by Joan Saunders – Kale became the thing a few years ago, but I didn’t jump on that green bandwagon. I think it was because, at the time, I had a few meals where I had to archaeologically extract the main course from a mountain of kale. People could be a bit overzealous when it […]
FROM THE KITCHEN – Warming Up to Soups and Stews
by Jo Barnes – In this month’s word column we turn our attention to phrases from the fashion world. Today, we interview someone with style who has extensive knowledge from Valentino to Versace. Please welcome Veronica Vogue! V: It’s delightful to be here, thank you. So, Ms. Vogue, you’re one busy lady these days. I
WHAT’S THE WORD – Sayings With Style
by Tania Tomaszewska – I was lucky to spend this late summer and harvest season based in Osoyoos – Canada’s one true desert. Spectacular sweeping vistas and some great drops greet you in the South Okanagan. Long hot sunny days, cool nights, ubiquitous sage, mixed glacial soils and wide open spaces filled with acres of
OFF THE VINE – Sipping Some History in the South Okanagan
by Tina Kelly – “It came without ribbons, it came without tags, it came without packages, boxes or bags.” The Grinch was puzzled: stealing all of the town’s presents had done nothing to squash Whoville’s Christmas celebration. Can you imagine the holiday season without packages heaped beneath the tree? If you haven’t already turned the
GOING GREEN – Rethinking Gifts
by Deborah Rogers – Instead of just one book, we tackled an author at our October meeting, encouraging members to read any of the works of Lisa See. She’s an American writer with Chinese heritage and has published 11 books so far in her career: a memoir, three books in a mystery series, and seven
