If ever there was a time to remind us of the many facets of the Okanagan, the flooding of some of our beaches and properties is it. Long gone – if they ever existed – are the days when all the Okanagan had to offer was “Beaches and Peaches” as a popular tourism tag promised. Clearly, … Read more
Okanagan Fest of Ale™ veterans Cannery Brewing of Penticton Who doesn’t want a great pour of favourite craft brews? As the popularity of craft beer and cider continues to climb, the Okanagan Fest of Ale Society (OFOAS) is thriving and has grown from a two-day consumer tasting to Okanagan Beer Week, April 3 to 9, … Read more
As I try to capture into words the experience of driving a dream car with August Exotic Car Tours & Rentals, I can’t wipe the grin off my face. Even as my fingertips tap my computer keyboard, they share the tactile memory of the fine feel of the steering wheels of those sexy … Read more
Have you ever tried any wines from Kalala Organic Estate Winery? It is one of my favourite, and still fairly unknown, organic wineries located in West Kelowna. They try to show people that you can produce very good wines from organic grapes, at a reasonable price. One of their labels is called “Dostana”, which means “friendship,” and … Read more
Opening soon: A new and unique restaurant – the West Coast Grill + Oyster Bar – that will soon reveal itself at the Prestige Inn on Abbott Street. “We’re delighted to welcome West Coast Grill to our downtown Kelowna hotel property,” says Joe Huber, CEO of Prestige Hotels + Resorts. “Their reputation for impeccable local … Read more
If you move quickly, you might still find some seating available at one of the many restaurants participating in this great initiative of the British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) and Wines of British Columbia. (And now BC Craft Brewers Guild.) Renamed and expanded to include menus paired with craft beer and spirits as well … Read more
Big White Resort kicks off the New Year blanketed by fresh Okanagan Champagne Powder for Winter Fun Winter may be coming late to other parts of the country, but not to Canada’s premier family friendly ski destination. Since opening early to guests in November, Big White Ski Resort is currently sitting at 450 centimeters of … Read more
The Canadian Culinary Championships February 5 & 6, 2016 Kelowna GOLD MEDAL ready Kelowna, home of The Canadian Culinary Championships is set to host award-winning Chefs from across Canada for a weekend-long “Celebration of Canadian Excellence” from February 5-6, 2016 as part of the illustrious Gold Medal Plates. Kelowna’s Gold Medal Plates reflects the … Read more
Freezing Temperatures in the Okanagan Brings an Early Start to BC’s Icewine Harvest This year, 20 wineries expressed interest in producing Icewine for a potential harvest of 722 tons from approximately 169 acres, last year there was a total of 844 tons picked. The first 2015 Icewine grapes were brought in by Volcanic Hills … Read more
Okanagan Spinach and Paneer Pakora RECIPE (makes approx. 10 balls) Description: a light appetizer that combines soft savoury Indian flavours from the paneer and a crunch from local spinach. A perfect party snack. Jas Dosanj, Poppadoms – Taste India! Ingredients: 100g grated paneer (Indian cheese) 1x large local white potato, boiled then grated 1tsp. … Read more