I credit my very first trip to Italy to be an education. Not only did I learn about the nuances between the Venetian artists during the Renaissance but I also learned about food and wine. Right along side historical gems I would sip my first Bardolino wine in Venice, dive in to my first gelato… Continue Reading
I’m always skeptic when I see a list proposing the “most instagrammable” city. Normally these lists feature food too big for any human to consume or specialty drinks that make for pretty pictures but are the size or your head or the price of a lunch. But when these lists are done right you not… Continue Reading
The British Columbia wine industry is taking a hit. No, it isn’t because I am pregnant and have ceased buying/consuming wine! Although I’m sure that doesn’t help things. If you aren’t from Canada you might not know that there’s a trade war going on between British Columbia and Alberta. It all began when the NDP… Continue Reading
In my seven years of blogging I recently realized that I have yet to write about one of Kelowna’s most popular restaurants, RauDZ! It can be difficult to grab a spot at this downtown foodie hub unless you arrive right at 5:00 pm or have a reservation for 6 or more people. I’ve been frequenting… Continue Reading
I am not that familiar with Lebanese cooking. Kelowna is rather slow when it comes to ethnic cuisine to be properly established within the restaurant scene. When I was growing up in Prince George, Northern British Columbia, during the 1990’s it was a completely different story. I grew up knowing the spice of a… Continue Reading
Tofino is all about the great outdoors. People from all over the world, especially Vancouver and Washington state, flock to Vancouver Island, as well as the Gulf Islands, in order to experience the wilderness and wildlife. You’re guaranteed to see something; bear, wolf, sea otter, plenty of eagles, whales and so on. The problem is,… Continue Reading
After 3 days in Tofino, a semi-successful whale watching tour, plenty of good food and lots of biking on beaches, we ventured to Ucluelet for some variety. Ucluelet is a smaller town than Tofino yet similarly it consists of half-moon beaches and hiking trails that weave in and out of the Northern rainforest that swallows… Continue Reading
The best way to get acquainted with any city or town is through local food. Tofino, although a small coastal town, is populated with famous restaurants. From the world famous Tacofino food truck to BC favourite, Shelter Restaurant. Tofino is even home to one of Canada’s top 100 restaurants, Wolf in the Fog, it’s a culinary… Continue Reading
It’s the dead of winter and, as usual for this time of year, I find myself day dreaming of places I’d rather be. Warmer locals or other places that are devoid of so much snow. Unexpectedly, and happily I might add, I also find myself 13 weeks pregnant leaving me to face 2018 without any… Continue Reading
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
Hi! I'm Murissa and I live in the Okanagan Wine Valley of British Columbia, Canada. I enjoy traveling around the world for food and local spirits. I consider myself a Champagne enthusiast and enjoy sharing my conquests on this website since 2011. Follow along as I explore my home wine valley and dabble in the occasional globetrotting. Soon to be raising a foodie of my own come July 2018!
