Food & Drink
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Wine column: Is your January going to be wet, damp or dry?
A lot hangs on January. It's a new year and you're supposed to be doing things bigger, better, different. What does that mean for your wine…
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Beer column: Hazy goodness from either side of the Bennett Bridge
I want to stay local for the final beer column of 2025! Although I live in Kelowna, a city with a thriving craft beer scene,…
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Wine column: It has to sparkle this New Year’s Eve
Whether it's a bash for 100, a party for 2 or a solo effort, you absolutely have to have sparkling wine this New Year's Eve.…
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Beer column: Let’s get hoppy for the holidays with Fernie Brewing
Did you miss me? You may or may not have noticed, but there was no beer column last Saturday, the first weekend without one since…
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Wine column: Don’t stress about your Christmas turkey dinner wine pairings
It's best not to overthink your Christmas day wine pairings. The turkey dinner festive feast is a riot of different dishes, textures, flavors, salt and…
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Wine column: Top 5 holiday hacks from a winemaker
Justin Hall is a busy boy this time of year. The winemaker from Nk'Mip Cellars in Osoyoos is popping red wines in the fridge, sloshing…
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Beer column: Do people drink sours in the winter? What if it’s a dark sour?
There are certain beers that just seem to match up perfectly with winter. If you crack open a stout, porter, winter ale or something loaded…
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West Kelowna winery named one of the 50 best on the planet
West Kelowna's Mission Hill Winery is on an attention-grabbing, accolade-accumulating roll. After earning the title of Canada's 'winery of the year' from the WineAlign National Wine…
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Wine column: Wine is the absolute no-brainer hostess gift this festive season
Your job as a Christmas party guest is pretty simple. Show up on time, dress appropriately, add something witty to the conversation and bring along an…
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Opening day for downtown Kelowna’s new McDonald’s
After nearly two decades, McDonald’s is back in downtown Kelowna. The familiar fast-food chain opened its doors at 371 Bernard Ave. today, a two-storey location…