April 22 to 25 I love Spring and its palette of green and blushes of blossoms that paint the landscape against the Robin’s-egg blue sky. I love the tangible sense of hope and anticipation as the Okanagan valley sweeps away the dust of the off-season. I love oysters, their salty smidgen of vast oceans and … Read more
EARLS BIBIMBAP Recipe PART A INGREDIENTS 1 T Vegetable Oil 1.5 oz Zucchini (1/4” half-moons) 1.5 oz Oyster Mushroom (1” stem removed, ripped into 1.5” wide x 2.5” long pieces) 1.5 oz Carrots (1/8” half-moons x 1.5-1.75” long) 1.5 oz White Onion (1/4” axis cut) 1 t Minced Garlic ½ t Fine Salt PART … Read more
Make space in your schedule for the Canadian Flavours Gala at Terminal City Club on Thursday, April 30 2015. Guests will enjoy an evening with 15 chefs from some of Canada’s best-known restaurants, sampling delicious Canadian cuisine paired with spring releases from the Naramata Bench Wineries Association. There is an impressive roster of critically acclaimed chefs … Read more
The inaugural Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Education Festival will take place April 16 – 22. The free festival is a celebration of outdoor learning intended to connect Vancouverites to local nature. Wild About Vancouver (WAV, pronounced “wave”) Outdoor Education Festival invites students, teachers, families, individuals and organizations to come together for a week of exploration into … Read more
“…Would you like to play a game?” comes to mind when thinking of escape rooms. And I had been so curious to try one since I learned of these interactive puzzles. Finally, I was going to test my problem solving abilities in the Thirst for Murder room at Smartypantz. Rated to be one … Read more
David Hawksworth’s café’s healthy new additions include Nectar juices and sumptuous salads Welcoming the season of warmth and sunshine, Chef David Hawksworth’s Bel Café is breathing fresh air into its vibrant menu with delicious and healthy new items. From light salads to vitamin-packed Nectar Juicery juices, these new additions are wholesome and nutritious while offering delectable … Read more
CHICK PEA PANISSE Tomato Fondue & Olive puree Canapés Panisse ¼ onion (chopped) 2 tbsp oil 1/2 cup white wine 4 cups vegetable stock or water 2 cups chick pea flour 2 1/2 tbsp Cream cheese 2 tbsp chopped parsley Salt & pepper Sauté the onions in the oil on low heat continue to cook … Read more
2011 Gamay Noir Mount Boucherie West Kelowna, BC $15.50 Bronze Medal The 2011 gamay is lighter and brighter than the 2010. Cherry red in colour with medium-light intensity. Earth, smoke and tangy red cherries on the nose. Good balance with medium body. Clean and bright on the palate with flavours of cherry and red currant. … Read more
Emerging design house celebrates Canadian design with original watercolour-printed throw pillows Canadian design house Joue Design is putting its signature spin on home décor with its latest collections of throw pillows, available starting today at select retailers and www.jouedesign.com. The Spring/Summer 2015 collections, named ‘Zoe’ and ‘Colette,’ mash up original watercolour paintings created by Joue Design with the … Read more
Evolve Visionary design – dream and ask yourself, “What if . . . ?” Look at things in a new way and try to be kinder to the environment at the same time. Evolve. Rather a good name for this development as the design challenges us to change preconceived ideas about living spaces. How can … Read more