Owning a family estate winery was a boyhood dream fulfilled for John Ferreira. Nonetheless the wish granted is proof to Roman poet Horace’s quote, “Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work.” The winery is owned and operated by John and his wife … [Read more...] about Quinta Ferreira – All in the Family
Terrafina Welcomes Jenna Pillon as Sous Chef!
As the season steps into stride, Terrafina at Hester Creek welcomes Jenna Pillon as sous chef to the culinary team led by Chef Natasha Schooten. Says owner April Goldade, “We are excited because Jenna comes to us having already gained great experience and accomplishments … [Read more...] about Terrafina Welcomes Jenna Pillon as Sous Chef!
Cannery Brewing Releases Skaha Summer Ale
Heading into those “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer”, look forward to the new release from Cannery Brewing called Skaha Summer Ale. Debuted at Okanagan Fest-of-Ale, it’ll surprise you as a refreshing summer drink because it’s an ale rather than a lager. … [Read more...] about Cannery Brewing Releases Skaha Summer Ale
Squeezed Wines – Approachable, Sociable Wine
When you grow up in an agricultural family, spending summers picking and packaging fruit in your parents’ packinghouse as siblings Christina, Nicole and Michael Ferreira did, you learn early about work ethics. You also discover how to squeeze in some fun in the daily … [Read more...] about Squeezed Wines – Approachable, Sociable Wine
RauDZ Regional Table – Pioneers of the Farm-To-Table Philosophy
If you’ve been watching Top Chef Canada or Chopped Canada, you’ve see Evelynn Takoff giving her all in the spotlight. Chef’s Butters named her lead at micro bar bites “to unleash her creativity and obvious culinary talents”. At RauDZ Robyn Sigurdson … [Read more...] about RauDZ Regional Table – Pioneers of the Farm-To-Table Philosophy