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Making bread and canning on a Sunday afternoon

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

I recently came across an old photo of my mother and I in the kitchen. I’m about 11 in this picture and it looks like I’m learning how to make banana bread. Memories came flooding back of of those fall afternoons helping out as my mother made bread from scratch and canned bushels of tomatoes (all this with four kids, I might add). I realized it was time that I jumped back in and started making more of the food we like to eat, and no time better than right now while the BC harvest is in full swing and produce is at its freshest. (more…)

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Howling Bluff Winery wins Gold Medal

Friday, September 17th, 2010

I just attended an inspired private tasting of Pinot Noir vintages from Howling Bluff Winery in Penticton at Naramata Benches.

Winemaker Luke Smith annouced during our tasting that he had just been notified (20 minutes before we arrived) that their 2008 Pinot Noir has won the 2010 Gold Medal Award from Wine Access.

I had the chance to sample their wines and my immature palate agrees – fantastic!

Congrats to Howling Bluff, now run out and grab a a bottle of their award winning 2008!

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