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Farm Forward: The Food Chain In Transition The Bohemian Café
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The Okanagan Institute presents - Farm Forward: THE FOOD CHAIN IN TRANSITION » Thursday, 11 September 2008 \| 5:00 pm » The Bohemian Café, 524 Bernard Avenue An informal afternoon hour showcasing the people and ideas featured in Okanagan Home. Join us as we present three experts who have played key roles in energizing our local cuisine. Heidi Noble is a chef, co-owner of Joie Wines in Naramata and author of Menus from the Orchard Table. Donna Denison is the creator of Little Creek Dressings, and Dale Ziech is a board director with the North Okanagan Organic Association and co-owner of Little Creek Gardens. » This is a free event. Refreshments will be available at a modest cost. » Seating is limited, please reserve yours site below. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER ONLINE SEE THE WEBSITE BELOW The Time is Ripe for an Okanagan Cuisine Whether it was the advent of the 100-Mile Diet that started it, or the migration of "slow food" from Europe to North America, or even our growing frustration with the perils of processed food, something is cooking right here in the Okanagan. Farmer's markets are rising in popularity, our wineries have emerged from a place of vineyards to homes of fine cuisine, and pressure is mounting on local stores to bring in local, and organic. Our food is in transition.

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