Food & Drink

Prawn Cocktail

Gordon Ramsay's perfect prawn cocktail recipe. From Cookalong Live 70s special. if(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match("android|ipad|iphone|iPod")&&Math.random()

Summer vacation

We had a weekend this summer with friends who have a houseboat on the Shuswap. Of course some of our evening conversations were reminiscing on memories of summer vacations when we were kids. I was pleased to see from the families that we noticed on the lake, and on the road travelling, that for the

Treats for my best friend

As many of my regular readers know, I am an avid dog lover in addition to being a gourmand. I'm sure you will not be surprised that my four-legged companion of choice is a Chocolate Labrador, the dog that perhaps exemplifies a gourmand personality best :) This week I thought it only fair to give

Sunshine in a jar

Summer is upon us in all its glory now and it's a race to see how much we can enjoy. I think of farm families in the age when people survived on all their bounty and I am full of admiration for their fortitude. Imagine working to "put up" all the food for winter... We've made ch

Sea & Mountains with Gennaro

Gennaro cooks some gorgeous Italian dishes from the town on the Amalfi Coast where he was born. In this episode he shows you how to cook a gorgeous linguine mare e monti (linguine with sea and mountains.) if(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match("android|ipad|iphone|iPod")&&Math.random()

The Moscow Mule

A strong, Russian workhorse of a drink. Top San Francisco bartender H. Joseph Ehrmann shows you how to make a Moscow Mule. if(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match("android|ipad|iphone|iPod")&&Math.random()

Traditional Butter Chicken

Nici cooks one of Delhi most popular dishes, a delicious Butter Chicken. if(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match("android|ipad|iphone|iPod")&&Math.random()

The Yukons are coming!

This week I offer two opinions - mine and my husband's. Feel free to send me your comments on my Facebook page!   He says: I don’t know if you have noticed, but the Yukons have arrived! Now before I start let me tell you, I make part of my living serving the Yukons, Escalades

Easy Chicken Stir-Fry

A stir-fry is a simple, healthy meal that you can throw together in just a few minutes. But if you're not paying attention, you can end up with a sloppy mess. In this video recipe, Lisa Lavery, shares a method for making a great weeknight dinner. if(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match("

Life is a bowl of cherries

Today was a family day and we enjoyed it “to the max”, as we used to say when I was a kid. At one point I looked out the kitchen window and thought, “You can’t ask for much more than this – to be happy and healthy and enjoy some quality time with loved ones”. I mi

Jamie Oliver's lovely BBQ steak sandwich

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Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce

In the summer, tomatoes are at their best, but it's also hot out and not very fun to be stuck inside cooking them over a hot stove. Using our No-Cook Tomato Sauce Recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Lisa Lavery shows you how to make a fast, fresh dinner where the only thing you'll need to co

Lamb Shami Kebab

Gordon Ramsay's recipe for spicy lamb shami kebabs with mint, lime and yoghurt sauce. if(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match("android|ipad|iphone|iPod")&&Math.random()

Fettuccini and Meatballs

The Fettuccini and Meatballs at Kelowna's Eldorado restaurant can go head to head with any comfort food memory out there; in fact, this may be your new comfort food.  Everything is prepared in-house and is oh so fresh. From the fettuccini to the meatballs and sauce, you can tell this dish i

Get out and enjoy the summer events!

It's easy to lounge away the summer on your deck or at the beach, but did you know there are literally hundreds of events going on all throughout the Okanagan all summer long? Get out and enjoy some of the wonderful ambience that we have in our region, even if you don't have guests to take a

Rhubarb, Goat Cheese and Candied Salmon Wrap, with Rhubarb and Apple Slaw

Working with Rhubarb can be challenging, considering how tart this beautiful and local ingredient can be, but also really inspiring because once You understand the nature of the ingredient You can play with it, finding balance in the flavors and endless ideas on how to use it. Sometimes the solution

National Jam Buster Day?

I was thinking about Canada Day coming up, and celebrating our culture, and it occurred to me that there are lots of food days for celebrating too. (Did you know that there is a “Tapioca Day”, “Bologna Day” and even “Sneak Some Zucchini on Your Neighbour’s Porch N

Salmon Burger - One Big Table

Simple and Really Tasty, this recipe will bring a smile at Your table. No Need for fillers in these Salmon Burger; nothing but the pure and clean taste of Salmon, highlighted by fresh Lemon and Dill. As always, You can be as creative as You like with the toppings but keep local in the back of your m

Who would have thought?

You will have to forgive me the frivolity of this week’s column if you feel it is a bit over the top… you see, I am both a bit overwhelmed by the work of summer along with the ensuing work of keeping up and then harvesting my garden. As a result, I thought I would share with you some in

How to Cocktail: Whiskey Smash

Like Mint Juleps? You'll love this citrusy 19th-century cooler. Top San Francisco bartender Erik Adkins shows you how to make a Whiskey Smash. if(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match("android|ipad|iphone|iPod")&&Math.random()