Jennifer Schell

Full Steam Ahead at Tin Whistle Brewing

Penticton brewer Tin Whistle planning for celebration for their 1,000 brew.

Grape Escapes Wine Tours is a great way to see the Okanagan wine industry and terroir.

Tour wine country with a local

Grape Escapes Wine Tours proprietor and life long Penticton resident, Dean Douglas, offers insight to wine industry during tours.

Grape Escapes Wine Tours is a great way to see the Okanagan wine industry and terroir.

Schell: Get in touch with the art of communal dining

I have always adored the image of a long, white linen-draped table. It evokes warm feelings—a village celebration.

Dolci Deli & Catering proprietors  Annina and Jörg Hoffmeister enjoy the sun at the first annual OOOysterfest in Osoyoos.

Discovering a pearl at OOOysterfest

Dolci Deli & Catering in Osoyoos offers delicious breakfasts, lunches and gourmet grocery items

Dolci Deli & Catering proprietors  Annina and Jörg Hoffmeister enjoy the sun at the first annual OOOysterfest in Osoyoos.

Schell: Add smoked meat to your wine-buying trips to Osoyoos

Osoyoos is known for its soaring summer temperatures, great wines and resort life but don’t forget it is also a gourmet haven.

Sous chef Courtenay Welter has created, along with chef Jeff van Geest, a sumptuous brunch menu that pairs perfectly with the stellar view from Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in Oliver.

Oliver restaurant boasts golden view

Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek pays homage to the bounty of the Okanagan

Sous chef Courtenay Welter has created, along with chef Jeff van Geest, a sumptuous brunch menu that pairs perfectly with the stellar view from Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in Oliver.
Spot prawn cake paired with Tinhorn Creek’s 2Bench Rosé.

Schell: Wine country experiences

Take a drive to Oliver and watch the progressively spring-like landscape evolve as you head deep into one of our most vine-laden regions.

Spot prawn cake paired with Tinhorn Creek’s 2Bench Rosé.

Halibut fulfills seafood lover’s dream

This Provencal inspired dish is absolutely delish and very easy to prepare

Owner and “Mom” of the Poppadom’s family-run eatery, Jas Dosanj, offers cooking classes on how to cook healthy Indian cuisine.  Here she demonstrates how to make roti, an Indian-style bread.

Events boast international flavour

Poppadom's has released a number of events that cater to lovers of Indian cuisine as well as European football fans

Owner and “Mom” of the Poppadom’s family-run eatery, Jas Dosanj, offers cooking classes on how to cook healthy Indian cuisine.  Here she demonstrates how to make roti, an Indian-style bread.

Menu puts spotlight on sustainable seafood

The Eat ‘em to Beat ‘em dinner series is a new undertaking for Hillside Bistro at Hillside Estate Winery in Naramata

It’s time to celebrate the oyster

The first Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Festival, or OOOyster Festival as it is known, goes April 14 to 23.

Chef brings flair to Bonfire

Chef Grant de Montreuil plans to focus on "approachable, rustic, real food”

Colin Rayner at Bonitas Bistro in Summerland.

Schell: Beautiful food with a view to match

Food. Wine. View. Three reasons people fall in love with the Okanagan Valley and three reasons to visit Bonitas Bistro in Summerland.

Colin Rayner at Bonitas Bistro in Summerland.

Schell: Roundup of food and wine happenings this spring

Lots of spring news to share in the food and wine world starting the re-opening of the expanded Waterfront Wines restaurant.

Grilling season is almost here, so try ringing in spring with tuna topped with Salsa Verde.

Wake up spring palettes with grilled tuna

Destinations columnist Jennifer Schell offers a recipe for a tasty South Okanagan summertime dish.

Grilling season is almost here, so try ringing in spring with tuna topped with Salsa Verde.

Misconduct a tribute to Roaring ‘20s

Misconduct Wine Co. offering two series of wines: The Bootleg Series and The Suspect Series

Grant de Montreuil is back as executive chef, this time at The Bonfire Grill in West Kelowna.

Schell: Cove welcomes de Montreuil

After taking time away from the restaurant scene Grant de Montreuil was feeling the pull back into the busy life of executive chef.

Grant de Montreuil is back as executive chef, this time at The Bonfire Grill in West Kelowna.

Schell: Chefs feted before put to the test

I was honored to attend Tantalus Vineyards’ private welcome dinner for the competing Gold Medal Plates chefs last week.

Schell: Perfect time to take a spirited indulgence in chocolates

Robert Louis Stevenson said “wine is bottled poetry” so pair your chocolate treats this Valentine’s Day with something from the vine.

Debbie Donahue, owner/baker of Tasty Treasures Baking Company, is at the Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market in Parkinson Rec Centre Saturdays.

Schell: Tasty Treasures for Valentines

Love is in the air. It’s February—the month to celebrate the people we love.

Debbie Donahue, owner/baker of Tasty Treasures Baking Company, is at the Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market in Parkinson Rec Centre Saturdays.