The art of collaboration is alive and well in the Okanagan.

Eating seasonally is a sound proposition, until zucchini season rolls around, when the concept loses a bit of its romance.

Although the term hamburger originally derives from Hamburg, the second-largest city in Germany, there is no definitive connection between the iconic food and the city.

In December 2020, Scotty Berg posted his first song to TikTok. Today, he has millions of views for his musical clips.

Okanagan fruits are finally ripening up the marketplace. Cherries are coming on strong, with apricots following suit.

Mark IV, which morphed into Crosstown Bus, reunited for a special performance, Saturday, June 26, 2022 at Deep Roots Winery in recognition of the Hardman family’s 100-year anniversary of farming the land. From left, Rick Gannon, Brian Anderson and Jeff Boyne. The three musicians got their st…

The irresistible aroma of baking — sweet and yeasty — is like being embraced by a warm blanket. And Summerland is being cuddled by comfort with the long-awaited reopening of True Grain Bakehouse, celebrating 10 years this month.

Take to the streets and join me as I uncover some tasty treats lying in wait in our urban landscape.

Okanagan College is bestowing its highest honour on three Okanagan residents, each of whom has made meaningful contributions to the community through education, public service, mentorship and philanthropy.

Cherry on Top Shake Shop, a new local business at 1028 Lakeshore Drive, opened its doors Friday afternoon. The store, located beside Lickity Splitz, will offer the same menu as the former Peach on the Beach with one new addition — the Cherry Bomb. Owner Diana Stirling of LocoLanding fame, le…

With warmer weather — and longer daylight hours — in the cards, there’s no better time to bask in the great outdoors, take in the fresh air and dine al fresco.

Kelowna Metis artist Teigen Gayse has released a new single.

As a food writer, and a cook piqued with a culinary curiousity, my palate is prone to wanderlust.

The spring into a new season heralds the return of market fresh flavours. We can all bid adieu to cabbage and the brassica family for a while, and be on the lookout for anything sprout-y, herb-y and green.

One of the creators of Penticton’s first micro-brewery has returned to the area and is busy working on a mystery series set in Okanagan wine country.

All aboard!

Scotty Berg, a 14-year-old pop singer from Kelowna, released his latest single, “You Don’t Have to Be Alone” on Valentine’s Day. Co-written in Nashville with four others, the song offers an optimistic message. It’s available on all major streaming platforms and a video, shot in Kelowna, can …

Bread, the humblest and oldest of foods, is a quotidian staple around the globe. The idea of putting ingredients in between two slices is far more ancient than when John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich — too busy for dinner — requested sliced beef in between a couple of slices of bread.

If you’re in the throws of a New Year’s diet or trying out “Dry January” or “Dryuary,” well, good for you. With our world turned upside down since 2020, I say there’s no better time to celebrate hope for the future than now. And with a fabulous meal. Perhaps not with all the bells and whistl…

With the majority of the celebrations behind us, I’ve been sorting through the leftovers in my fridge and pantry because who wants to spend any time frolicking outside in this bitter weather?

Christmas has a habit of sneaking up on us, and I’m certain I’m not the only one that has to kick into overdrive for this week’s lead-up to the big day.

Just Baked was born out of the adage, if you want to see change, be the change.

The City of Penticton has officially proclaimed October 15-23, 2021 as Penticton Beer Week. The third annual Penticton Beer Week is a great opportunity to say cheers to craft beer in Penticton. This week celebrates Penticton's vibrant and exciting craft beer industry.

Four Okanagan restaurants have made Open Table’s list of 100 top restaurants in Canada for outdoor dining.

The neighbourhood of deliciousness that intersects around Winnipeg Street and Westminster Avenue just keeps getting better.

The fall harvest continues with a deep dive into the bounty of seasonal produce heralding the return of indoor gatherings. A wander through the many farmers’ markets right now guarantees to inspire the appetite, a delicious journey for plotting dinners to come. The picklers and preservers ar…

Mounds of poutine and an order of fish and chips on the side filled the bill for a Quebec TV crew during a recent visit to the Penticton’s iconic Jeffer’s Fryzz food truck.

The gorgeous transition from summer to fall, with its colourful abundance of produce, is the spark to get me back in the kitchen and thinking about soup.

Fusion foods have deliciously shaken up our snack world options. An example is the cronut, a fusing together of a donut with croissant dough, filled with flavoured cream. The rich and delicious pastry snack took New York by storm when created in 2013 by Dominique Ansel at his namesake bakery…

Everyone loves pizza. From doughy wonders and stuffed crusts to artisanal exactitude, we can’t seem to get enough of it. And yet, just when you think it can’t get any better, along comes chef Daniel Johansson and his mobile ‘za kitchen, woodwood pizzeria.

Beyond the world of double-doubles and salted-caramel-mocha lattes lies another level of coffee enjoyment; one that celebrates the bean’s profound nuances through sourcing sustainably, working directly with coffee growers, precise roasting and preparation allowing one to dive deep into terro…

This crazy heat dome we’ve experienced created a challenge for indoor cooking. In other words, as little as possible.

The abundance of lilacs in Penticton, flowering profusely at the moment, is a wonder to behold. In white, purple, dark and light blue, their presence boldly announces spring with vibrant colours and heady aromas.

With outdoor seating the new normal at the moment, The Bistro at Hillside Winery is perfectly poised to serve you.

Spring is a time of renewal and with it changes to our eating and drinking landscape.

Pasta satisfies the soul, fills the belly and goes from pot to plate in mere minutes. It’s the cornerstone of Italian cuisine, a nation that took the humble combination of flour, water and salt and transformed it into a high art. After all, it was Sophia Loren who once said, “Everything you …

Give several cooks the same ingredients to make a dish and the end results will be decidedly different.

For the second year in a row, the women of Slackwater Brewing have come together to brew a great beer for an awesome cause.

The first day of spring is just weeks away. Buds and blossoms bring welcome colour, and birds are starting to scope out birdhouses and nesting material.

Cannery Brewing's LakeBoat Lager is a tribute to the S.S. Sicamous, which is prominently featured on the cans. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Cannery's LakeBoat Lager goes to support the work of the S.S. Sicamous Restoration Society. Here is Cannery Brewing co-owner Ian Dyck (rig…