BC changes rules for VQA wines in effort to save wineries, jobs after grape freeze
The devastating loss of grape vines due to the intense cold snap this past winter has left wineries in the Okanagan scrambling to stay in business.
Penticton brewery's special edition lager dedicated to wildland firefighters
A limited edition dark lager has been released by Penticton's Cannery Brewing in support of wildland firefighters.
BC and Alberta toast wine deal after tiff over taxing direct sales to consumers
The Alberta-British Columbia wine fight appears to be coming to an end.
Shuswap farmstand tour connects consumers to local growers
Shuswap Tourism has launched a unique culinary experience so locals and visitors alike can discovery local food.
Kelowna Ribfest continues today
Today is the last day to check out Kelowna’s Ribfest in City Park.
Chefs mourn for Okanagan's peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout
Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson says that when it comes to a fat Okanagan peach, there are "endless possibilities" for a fruit that signifies summer.
Try The Okanagan's Best Outdoor Dining Experience
One of the South Okanagan's most scenic dining spots might also be one of the Valley's best-kept secrets: the Vineyard Kitchen and Patio at Nighthawk Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, BC. With a new addition to its outdoor dining area, Nighthawk Vineyards now has expanded seating options for its dinner guests, proving yet again why it has been consistently listed as having the Okanagan's 'Best outdoor dining experience.'
'Symbiotic relationship with nature': Vernon's 'first' winery quietly opens
Perched on top of the hillside with expansive views over Swan Lake, Vernon's only winery quietly opened its doors last week.
$55 million centre for food, wine and tourism coming to Okanagan College
A new centre to research food, beverages and tourism, and train people for in-demand jobs in the sector is coming to Kelowna.
Four-year-old Kamloops cherry orchard not producing after cold snap
The fourth season at a giant cherry farm near Kamloops is looking a lot different than usual this year.
Okanagan College gets $1.75M grant for wine, beer innovation
Okanagan College has received a $1.75 million grant from the federal government to aid innovation in the beverage industry in BC.
Make mine medium-rare: Men really do eat more meat than women, study says
CHICAGO (AP) — Vacationing in Chicago this week from Europe, Jelle den Burger and Nirusa Naguleswaran grabbed a bite at the Dog House Grill: a classic Italian beef sandwich for him, grilled cheese for her.
You don't think corn dogs are haute cuisine? These chefs, using alligator sausage, beg to differ
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stefani De Palma, an award-winning chef and head of the a team vying to represent the Americas in a French culinary competition in January, knew she wanted her team's work to feature flavours of her native California.
Tasty puffball mushrooms popping up in southern BC Interior
Giant white mushrooms are landing in the pans of some foodies and foragers in Kamloops and the Okanagan after a long, cool spring.
Nighthawk Winery Announces Its Newest Wine
To say that the team at Nighthawk Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, BC is excited about their newest wine would be an understatement. Of course, there’s a good reason for that. While any new release for a boutique winery is a significant accomplishment, this one – a Viognier-Roussanne – is very special.
Oregon wineries and vineyards seek $100M from PacifiCorp for wildfire smoke damage to grapes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of Oregon wineries and vineyards have sued PacifiCorp over the deadly 2020 wildfires that ravaged the state, alleging that the utility's decision to not turn off power during the Labor Day windstorm contributed to blazes whose smoke and soot damaged their grapes and reduced their harvest and sales.
Kelowna brewery wins best gluten-free beer for third time
A Kelowna brewery took home awards for the best gluten-free beer in Canada.
Experience a Sunrise Breakfast Overlooking the Vineyard
Nighthawk Vineyards offers a gourmet breakfast experience to guests, served in their luxury tent house accommodations.