If I were a retiree and was looking for a summertime home I would chose Naramata. It is a small, quaint and funky town full of character that consists of mainly artists, retirees, winery owners and their staff (of course I am being a bit reductive with Penticton being a… Read More →

After the stress of last weekend it has been nice to get back to normal in the Okanagan. Normalcy includes relaxing on our deck with some local wine, an activity I indulged in yesterday, and enjoying the dwindling days of summer by walking around town or going for a hike…. Read More →

This week is the Spring Wine Festival here in the Okanagan Valley of Canada. I’ll be covering the Fertility Festival hosted by Summer Hill Winery where some of the best poets, artists and creative minds culminate to create a bountiful celebration of imagination and wines. My friend and fellow graduate,… Read More →

View of Vicenza One of the best “strolls” I have ever had the privilege to take was in Vicenza, Italy. Actually, to be more specific, it was from the centre of town up into the hills over looking Vicenza. Hiking up steps is a requirement to reach the various villas… Read More →

The Notorious Nachos             During my second trip to Oahu this past December we had some great, but also, terrible meals. A couple of the meals were definitely a lapse of judgement on my part, such as the Nacho’s that are a concoction of Jimmy Buffet’s… Read More →