A lot of my readers are not from Canada. In fact over 50% are from the USA. With the low Canadian dollar, especially since Trump has been elected, many visitors from south of the boarder are making a visit. And many are unprepared when they do. What’s a toonie or loonie? What’s a timbit or… Continue Reading
You’ve got an entire day of beers and ciders ahead of you. The Okanagan sunshine is set to make an appearance. The kegs are tapped and the food truck grills are a sizzle with promise. The musicians are checking their sound – Check one, two. Check. Check. Before you event think about walking through the entrance… Continue Reading
As Canada rings in its 150th year many are planning their own unique Canadian road trip. I’ve planned out a bit of a road trip myself from the Okanagan to Tofino stopping at vineyards and popular foodie gems along the way. I’ll be celebrating Canada Day, July 1st, in Tofino at The Wolf and Fog. … Continue Reading
This year marks the 5th anniversary of Diner en Blanc in the Okanagan. This year there’s said to be a gelato bar, even more delicious food picnic baskets for purchase and as always fantastic Okanagan wine. I had the pleasure of experiencing Diner en Blanc in 2015 and I will certainly be joining for its… Continue Reading
The orchards are finally blooming here in Kelowna. The cherry trees are alive with the promise of the juicy orbs come July. The peach trees are ready to bear my favourite stone fruits. Very soon we will have vineyards celebrating buds breaking open assuring another year wine filled year ahead. With the chilly spring weather… Continue Reading
There’s too much going on in May here in the Okanagan. The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival is in full swing, the orchards are blooming and there are so many unique dinners being held at various wineries and restaurants. To add to this, it is Mother’s Day on May 14th and the Great Okanagan Beer Festival… Continue Reading
The Great Okanagan Beer Festival is coming back to Kelowna from May 11th – 13th. Hosted by Gibbons Whistler and founders of the wildly popular Whistler Village Beer Festival, they’ll be offering even more events around town before the main tasting event on May 13th. They’ve invited me back to cover the main event as well… Continue Reading
The Great Okanagan Beer Festival (GOBF) is recruiting volunteers for the third annual event celebrating the union of hops, malt and water in Kelowna, BC. The Main Event will be held at Waterfront Park on the shores of Okanagan Lake on May 13th from 12-5 p.m. with peripheral events happening throughout downtown Kelowna from May… Continue Reading
I have been a long time fan of Sandrine and her French pastry and chocolates. Her macarons are legendary here in the Okanagan and as they should be. Trained in France, her croissants, fanciful pastries and unique blend of chocolates are enough to temporarily quench my wanderlust. I love her macarons so much I had… Continue Reading
When spring arrives all is well in the Okanagan and I can return to my outdoorsy habits. The snow has finally melted, the markets open and wineries begin to host events. We’ve had a wild and prolonged winter here in the Okanagan. Plenty of snow and chilly temperatures dominated and spring looked as though a… Continue Reading
A combination of her first trip abroad to Italy and living in the heart of Canada’s second largest wine region inspired her to live the Wanderfull life. When she can’t get away she tours her home of the Okanagan wine valley in British Columbia for food and wine. Wander full with her whether it’s on a VIP tour of the Louvre in Paris or hiking a vineyard trail in Kelowna.
