As we sadly bid farewell to one of the best, old-fashioned HOT Okanagan summers that we have had in years, we can look forward to an equally beautiful autumn. The good weather is holding and the harvest season is about to begin. While we continue celebrating the … [Read more...] about Editor’s Note – Fall 2013
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The View from the Coop
True confession: it used to be that the only time I saw 6 am was when I was coming home or catching a plane. Now I’m up at 6 am with great regularity. I’m pretty impressed at how much is happening at that hour that I’ve missed all these … [Read more...] about The View from the Coop
Editor’s Note Summer 2013
The Okanagan’s hedonistic summer sunshine arrived early this year with our trademark hot summer days beginning in May. Warm nights, swimming in Okanagan Lake, glasses of chilled wine on patios – this is the lifestyle we are known for in the valley. Life is … [Read more...] about Editor’s Note Summer 2013
Spring 2013 – Editor’s Note
There is a buzz in wine country this spring. Word is that the 2012 vintage is going to be spectacular! Reminiscent of previous glory years, we are in for some delicious surprises come spring release. As the lull of winter subsides and the wineries and … [Read more...] about Spring 2013 – Editor’s Note
Need a recipe? There’s a network for that
Irarely cook. I heat things up, or take advantage of the deli section, and try to avoid drive-thrus. But as 2013 rolled in, so did I, realizing that cooking more at home might be a good idea to save cash and my waistline. And, as I’ve discovered, it reduces … [Read more...] about Need a recipe? There’s a network for that