Beverage / Recipes Jun 28, 2011 The Hunting Party This is a variation on a negroni, created for Victoria Spirits by Katie at Veneto. 1 oz. Victoria Oaken Gin 3/4oz. Dubonnet 3/4 oz. Amaro ... Read More
Red Wine Jun 27, 2011 SpierHead Winery Vanguard 2009 One of the newest kids in the Okanagan Winery schoolyard has done ample homework in preparation for opening. Site, team, equipment, facilities, ... Read More
Food Events Jun 27, 2011 A Taste Preview Takashi Ito, Executive Chef at the Inn at Laurel Point, showcased some sexy seafood at apreview of the Taste Festival, which will be held July 21 to ... Read More
Reporter Jun 24, 2011 A Fresh Take on Local Markets Drunken Cow Instead of marinating your steak in wine, why not start with the ... Read More
Food Events / Sustainability Jun 23, 2011 Comox Valley Launches 30-Day Local Food Challenge June 25, 2011 (Courtenay, B.C.) – The Comox Valley 30-Day Local Food Challenge kicks off from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Comox Valley Farmer’s Market ... Read More
Awards / Chefs Jun 21, 2011 Okanagan Chef Named Canadian Chef of the Year The Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) awarded Chef Willi Franz of Grapevine Restaurant at Gray Monk Winery ‘Chef of the Year’ at the National ... Read More
Sustainability Jun 20, 2011 Farming the Cities, Feeding an Urban Future Washington, D.C. – As people move from rural to urban settings in search of economic opportunities, urban agriculture is becoming an ... Read More
Travel Jun 16, 2011 Travel Safely and Carry a Big Knife Your spice kit is packed and you’re ready to go. But if you plan to cook while on holiday, there are some extra essentials you’ll need to take ... Read More
Red Wine Jun 15, 2011 Fireblock Old Vine Grenache 2005 Time for a little Father’s Day math. Men like fire. Dads like grilling. Red wine goes with grilled foods. Answer = buy red wine for your Father’s ... Read More
Holidays Jun 15, 2011 Cheers to Dad! Still on the hunt for the perfect father’s day gift? Here’s a Top Ten list of suggestions, courtesy of the EAT Editors: FOR THE BACKYARD ... Read More
Wine Festivals Jun 14, 2011 Judgement in Osoyoos: the Syrah Showdown I was invited to participate in the panel for Judgement in Osoyoos: the International Wine Showdown. Inspired by the famous 1976 Judgement in Paris ... Read More
Food Events Jun 14, 2011 ICC Food Fest Grows in its Fourth Year The sun shone down on another successful ICC Food Fest this past Sunday, June 12th. Fort Rodd Hill was packed with hungry local food ... Read More
