In 2005, Dawn Lennie moved from Victoria to Penticton. She wanted to open a business, and found a location to suit her aspirations: offer good, local eats to match great local wines. From light breakfasts to gourmet lunches and delectable catering, The Bench (as locals … [Read more...] about The Bench Artisan Food Market – Shop local & eat local
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A sweet story from SLOW FOOD Italy
In the wine world, we talk a lot about “terroir” - that sense of place that often showcases the uniqueness of a wine. This concept exists in all products that are grown in the earth, and even in the people. We don’t just have different languages, we have … [Read more...] about A sweet story from SLOW FOOD Italy
Good Life Vancouver: Winter Food & Wine
Although Vancouver has slipped into the winter doldrums weather-wise, there is nothing depressing about the current food and wine scene in this city. New restaurants continue to appear and the newest crop includes a couple of upscale vegetarian spots. These range from … [Read more...] about Good Life Vancouver: Winter Food & Wine
Good Life Vancouver: Vancouver’s latest
If you’re visiting Vancouver and want the inside scoop on craft beer, Vancouver Food Tour offers Gastown Craft Beer n Bites tours. Follow your guide and beer educator through several well known Gastown haunts and learn beer history, beer and food pairing and … [Read more...] about Good Life Vancouver: Vancouver’s latest
Slow Food Thompson Okanagan
In a world where everything goes faster and multi-tasking is now the norm, wouldn't you like to take a breath and slow right down? Do you feel guilty if you do that too often? If your friends give you a hard time about enjoying that extra nibble or sipping your wine slowly, … [Read more...] about Slow Food Thompson Okanagan