Food and Wine

(Black Press file photo)

Man out $85K for 138 bottles of wine after B.C. Supreme Court dismisses claim

Bad deal over damaged wine shipment leaves man with nothing but sour grapes

 

West Kelowna grape vines (Phil McLachlan - West K News)

Okanagan Valley: the best-known wine region in B.C.

The first vines were planted in B.C. in the 1800s, in the Okanagan

 

(OK Wine Festival/Submitted)

Okanagan Wine Festival returns next week

Popular 10-day fest to include bands, apps, door prizes

 

Food Network Bob Blumer (Submitted)

West Kelowna Food Network event for Ukraine relief

Bob Blumer and James Holmes serving up six courses at the Crown and Thieves winery

Food Network Bob Blumer (Submitted)
A bin of Pinot Gris grapes harvested in the north Willamette Valley rests before being crushed at Ponzi Vineyards. The pomace and lees from these grapes would normally go to waste, but Okanagan-based company Winecrush is changing that. (Photo courtesy of Ponzi Vineyards)

This Penticton company is crushing wine-making’s sustainability goals

Program utilizes derivatives from the winemaking process, rather than letting them go to waste

A bin of Pinot Gris grapes harvested in the north Willamette Valley rests before being crushed at Ponzi Vineyards. The pomace and lees from these grapes would normally go to waste, but Okanagan-based company Winecrush is changing that. (Photo courtesy of Ponzi Vineyards)
A person walks past shelves of bottles of alcohol on display at an LCBO in Ottawa on March 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

7-Eleven Canada working on in-store ‘consumption areas’ for beer and wine

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is still reviewing its liquor sales licence applications

A person walks past shelves of bottles of alcohol on display at an LCBO in Ottawa on March 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Not a chef: Buying local

Not a chef: Buying local

Okanagan resident Andrew Levangie writes a new food column for Black Press Media

  • Jul 21, 2020
Not a chef: Buying local
Laksa whipped up by Black Press Media’s newest columnist Andrew Levangie. Image: Instagram.

Not a chef: Cooking in COVID

Okanagan resident Andrew Levangie writes a new food column for Black Press Media

  • Jul 3, 2020
Laksa whipped up by Black Press Media’s newest columnist Andrew Levangie. Image: Instagram.
Beginning today (June 3, 2020) people will be allowed to consume alcohol in some designated public spaces in Penticton such as Okanagan Beach. Penticton RCMP have expressed concern over the new bylaw. (Black Press file photo)

Penticton RCMP express concern over allowing public drinking

RCMP said they expressed their concern to the city but will do their best ensure safety

Beginning today (June 3, 2020) people will be allowed to consume alcohol in some designated public spaces in Penticton such as Okanagan Beach. Penticton RCMP have expressed concern over the new bylaw. (Black Press file photo)
Golden Wine Ninjas brings positivity - and wine - to community

Golden Wine Ninjas brings positivity – and wine – to community

The group was started by Jolene Wood on May 13 and has already amassed over 500 members

Golden Wine Ninjas brings positivity - and wine - to community
Small batch winemaker pays attention to detail

Small batch winemaker pays attention to detail

James Schlosser finds his niche

  • Mar 18, 2020
Small batch winemaker pays attention to detail
The Chocolate Project; bean to bar

The Chocolate Project; bean to bar

David Mincey promotes sustainable small batch chocolate

  • Dec 27, 2019
The Chocolate Project; bean to bar
Fondue is back

Fondue is back

Slow food with a heart

  • Dec 20, 2019
Fondue is back
Lauren Cartmel opens Ma Maison restaurant

Lauren Cartmel opens Ma Maison restaurant

Chef returns to Vancouver Island roots

  • Dec 5, 2019
Lauren Cartmel opens Ma Maison restaurant
Home Block fuses atmosphere and food

Home Block fuses atmosphere and food

Wood-fired grill is front and centre at CedarCreek Winery’s restaurant

  • Nov 12, 2019
Home Block fuses atmosphere and food
House of Boateng a restaurant success

House of Boateng a restaurant success

Chef Castro Boateng adjusts menu according to the seasons

  • Oct 28, 2019
House of Boateng a restaurant success
Ramen recipes with Chef Heidi Fink

Ramen recipes with Chef Heidi Fink

Rich homemade broth, noodles and toppings in about an hour

  • Oct 25, 2019
Ramen recipes with Chef Heidi Fink
Chorizo & Co., an eatery with a Spanish flair

Chorizo & Co., an eatery with a Spanish flair

Genuine Iberian restaurant and cocktail bar

  • Oct 11, 2019
Chorizo & Co., an eatery with a Spanish flair
Ten questions and one recipe from Chef Maartyn Hoogeveen

Ten questions and one recipe from Chef Maartyn Hoogeveen

Unsworth Restaurant chef talks about career, food and wine.

  • Sep 25, 2019
Ten questions and one recipe from Chef Maartyn Hoogeveen
Cowichan style wine and marble with the Zanatta siblings

Cowichan style wine and marble with the Zanatta siblings

Loretta and Ivo Zanatta carry on family traditions with two separate businesses

  • Sep 23, 2019
Cowichan style wine and marble with the Zanatta siblings