Drink
Cocktails, Wine and other Interesting concoctions
A Tribute to George Hanson of the Similkameen Valley
Wine season is upon us and though the pandemic still dictates where we go and how we interact, wineries will open their doors to guests. In BC, most require reservations so be sure to contact them first. My heart remains deeply anchored in the Okanagan Valley and for...
Exploring the World of Spirit Free Drinks
If you tuned into CBC Edmonton AM this morning, you would've heard me singing the praises of several non-alcoholic beverages. Some are made in Alberta, some in Canada, and a couple that I spoke about come from across the Pond. What I didn't talk about was alcohol-free...
Bubbles for NYE 2020: You’re Going to Need a Bigger Glass
I, for one, will be happy to toast this year a big fat GOODBYE, and to carry out that proposal, I'll have my glass filled with something special—Blue Mountain's 2012 Blanc de Blancs, a gorgeous sparkling wine from one of my favourite wineries in Canada. (My advice to...
Homemade Coffee Cream Liqueur
Want a little something-something in your coffee but don't have a bottle of suitable store-bought liqueur? No problem, if you have some key ingredients in your fridge and pantry, you can whip up a homemade liqueur in a few minutes, like the one below. Note: be careful...
How to Make Peony Simple Syrup, a Margaritus Paeonia…and Other Lessons in Latin
“Mater artium necessitas” or, Necessity is the mother of invention, as we know it, is a phrase often attributed to Plato (thanks to an 1871 errant translation by theologian Benjamin Jowett) but was actually written by William Horman in his 1519 book of aphorisms,...
Two Sergeants – CBC Review
The first time I walked into this cavernous brewpub, I wasn't quite sure what to make of the decor. I've never been a fan of the primary colour scheme. It works for playgrounds and children's hospitals, but seldom for event spaces where adults convene for food and...
It’s Not Easy (or Tasty) Being Green
The liquid in the bottle was so oddly coloured, it seemed to be glowing. It looked awful. Almost alien-like. I had to buy it. Was there any chance that this Verde tomato clam cocktail, the green version of Mott's Clamato, could actually taste good? I tried it three...
2018 – A Hot Year for Kelowna
It's been wonderful to watch the evolution of the Kelowna food scene take place over the years. If you've never been to Kelowna (sometimes referred to by its airport code YLW in hashtags on social media platforms), put it on your destination list. It's long been a...
Favourite Okanagan Destinations: Lake Country
I often get asked for recommendations in the Okanagan. I don't mind, in fact, I absolutely love telling people about the great things in the valley, but, it does take a lot of time and effort to respond to emails and texts about what to eat and drink, or what to do...