
’Tis the season for festive drinks and local Christmas markets. While nothing quite compares to sipping mulled wine in Italy (or most of Europe, really), I always look forward to the artisan markets that appear in and around Kelowna each year. From decorated indoor fairs to twinkling outdoor pop-ups, these seasonal events offer local gifts, […]

When the weather starts to really warm up in Kelowna, one of my favourite things to do is to get a giant scoop ice cream, from the shop across City Park, and wander alongside the lake. I like to tell myself that the calories don’t count when paired with a walk. At any rate, like […]

To me, neither spring nor summer in Kelowna is official without shopping at the local markets. As such, in response to many requests, I am sharing my list of spring and summer markets to visit, within Kelowna and a few nearby towns. There weren’t as many pop-up markets this year, but I was at least […]

The Okanagan Valley is well into harvest time and there’s a note on my calendar reminding me to stock up on in-season favourites. This farmer’s granddaughter may still get excited about exploring the pumpkin patches and farmer’s markets in Kelowna and the nearby towns. Each and every fall! From purchasing apples to picking out a […]