Long gone is the notion of a chef as a person in whites who toils in a hidden restaurant kitchen cooking people’s meals. With the advent of TV food programs and the surge of interest in all things food – verging on cult status – many of our chefs today are … [Read more...] about Creative Okanagan Chefs Putting the Personal Touch on Their Professions
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Feel The Love – Wine Diva’s Summer Wine & Food Pairings
from Vancouver’s celebrated Wine Diva, Daenna Van Mulligan Forget about decking the halls; for many of us summer truly is the best time of the year. Long sunny days and warm sultry nights have us dreaming of dining al fresco, it is a time of bountiful produce and … [Read more...] about Feel The Love – Wine Diva’s Summer Wine & Food Pairings
Wine Country Island Style
A warm summer’s day is best accompanied by a crisp, fruity white wine or a light, easy-drinking red. There’s no better place to immerse yourself in such an experience then on Vancouver Island, with its spectacular scenery, foodie culture and fabulous award-winning … [Read more...] about Wine Country Island Style
Fabulous Food and Wine Fundraiser To Support The Nature Trust of BC
Tantalize your taste buds with superb Okanagan food, wine and beer, experience outstanding entertainment, bid at exciting auctions and support The Nature Trust of BC at its 5th gala fundraiser Earth Wind Fire 2013 on Friday, June 21. Taking place at the Delta Grand … [Read more...] about Fabulous Food and Wine Fundraiser To Support The Nature Trust of BC
Winery Restaurant Spring Menus; Comforting, Creative & Challenging
Planning a restaurant’s spring menu might be one of a chef’s more interesting tasks of the year, especially if the mandate is to present dishes that have regional, seasonal ingredients. As for fresh, well, that will have to wait until the summer unless items are grown … [Read more...] about Winery Restaurant Spring Menus; Comforting, Creative & Challenging