Strata smoking fines tossed
Seeking a wildfire 'hero'
BC firm's materials in space
UN workers charged 
Trudeau in Saskatoon 
Doctors protest tax change
$620 million for Ukraine 
5 die crossing channel
Jury finds railway at fault 
Tourism operators struggle 
Nude Beverages sells line
Wealth gap widening
Leafs even series
Cristall gets pro look
Warriors even series in OT
Hozier surprised by #1
Trainor to replace Perry?
Swift breaks Spotify record
Happy Gourmand
Good grief, time for the Great Pumpkin?
I settled in for a bit of couch potato time tonight and what should be on the TV screen but Linus and Lucy and yes, Charlie Brown. I had to smile as I saw Linus...
Apples galore!
Well, believe it or not the summer is over and apple time is back. Most orchards are just picking the last fruit off the trees and soon will be closing doors...
Turkey isn’t how you spell thanks
She says: It is not only the harvest season but also that time of year when we are reminded to give thanks for all that we have. Most of us will be enjoying a...
An apple a day...
She says: I had a funny conversation recently with a foodie friend and there were a number of well-known expressions and sentiments we used that were...
Love and food
He Says: I have to share this story with you. Last week I did a dinner for this couple celebrating their second year anniversary. Now you are probably thinking...
Fall fairies
I love fall, but I have to admit this year it has come a bit early for my liking. It seems too fast that I am getting up in the dark again and thinking of...
BBQ recap
He says: Well, 13th overall was the result from competition last weekend - BBQ on the Bow in Calgary. We managed a 2nd place finish on ribs (2 points away from...
Go Roxy!
She says: We are off to Calgary for the “BBQ on the Bow” competition. This is the largest BBQ contest in Canada, and I think the oldest too, at 18 years....
Dog star
The hottest days of summer are often referred to as “the dog days” this is because the dog star, Sirius, rises and sets with the sun at this time of year....
Branded food
She says: When I was a kid there were lots of foods that you couldn’t get everywhere. I am not just talking about persimmons and star fruit, there were famous...
Support your local...
In an age where we seem to want to have our cake and eat it too, I am going to talk about the side that offers some nostalgia and a sense of community. I...
How to attract friends
She says: You know how sometimes when you try and plan a dinner party, it can turn into a nightmare? “Ralph only eats meat and potatoes, and his wife,...
American Summer
This past weekend we made our annual pilgrimage to Wauconda, Washington for the Car Show and Sock Hop Dance. It is a good old-fashioned bit of fun, complete...
Random thoughts
I read an interesting article in the latest National Geographic about the famous “five second rule” being defunct germs are everywhere and they say you...
A whole decade of food and drink
She says: Last weekend Martin and I celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary. In reflecting upon that time, we have remembered that lots got accomplished in...
Who would have thought?
You will have to forgive us the frivolity of this week’s column if you feel it is a bit over the top… you see, we are both a bit overwhelmed by the work of...
Cool Dads like it hot!
She says: With Father’s Day this weekend, it seemed the perfect thing to write an ode to the barbecue. Certainly in this part of the world anyway, Dads are...
Smokin’ weekend
Our first competition of the season is just around the corner. This Sunday we will try our best to make Kelowna proud and win for the first time. We have got...
Office treats
She says: Did you know that if you place a candy dish at your desk you are more likely to get a promotion? I know, it sounds hokey, but someone actually did a...
Time""s up
This week I spent an evening unpacking my summer clothes, as the rain pitter-patted on the windowpanes. I made porridge for breakfast, swearing to not eat the...
