At the first signs of spring, our thoughts drift to sitting lakeside on a warm patio and sipping a glass of Okanagan rosé. By boat or by land, drop into The Cove’s Bonfire Grill in West Kelowna to get your spring fix. It shouldn’t be long now! … [Read more...] about The Bonfire Grill at The Cove Resort – Welcome spring!
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery – Rich with Wines and History
(in photo: Winemaker Jim Faulkner) At Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery, a quaint and charming spot overlooking Okanagan Lake on a volcanic hillside in West Kelowna, the entire operation is overseen by the Gidda family. Kal and Nirmal Gidda have tended to the grapes since … [Read more...] about Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery – Rich with Wines and History
Hopping along Vancouver’s Beer & Spirits Trail
GOOD LIFE VANCOUVER - by Cassandra Anderton While Vancouver proper has yet to see any wineries open right in the city, you’ll still see a ton of fermenting tanks. This time though they are full of the magic that’s soon to become the next great beer, or … [Read more...] about Hopping along Vancouver’s Beer & Spirits Trail
Recipe: Pan Seared Venison Steaks
Pan Seared Venison Steaks with Cannery Brewery Blackberry Porter Cream Reduction Recipe by Jordan Ash, Executive Chef/Owner Flambe Catering Ingredients: 1 lb thinly sliced venison loin steaks, about ¼” thick (pork loin or chicken breast would work fine too … [Read more...] about Recipe: Pan Seared Venison Steaks
The New Rules For BC Liquor
There was much excitement as the new year began and the BC liquor review officially wrapped up with the announcement that all seventy-three recommendations from the extensive consultation had been accepted by the BC government. What does this mean for the hospitality industry … [Read more...] about The New Rules For BC Liquor