I have always loved gin. We finally started drinking more gin, and have been trying to keep our selection “local”. The Okanagan produces a lot of wine and has a lot of cideries, so it was only natural to think…
Barb’s Fridge Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe
Refrigerator pickles are super easy. I haven’t ventured into the world of actual canning yet, so this has to do. It’s simple and doesn’t require any canning equipment. These pickles are both sweet and tangy. We really like having them…
Barb’s Blueberry SpanakoPIEta Recipe
Here is a super simple recipe for an easy dessert. I haven’t ventured into the world of making my own puff pastry, so store-bought works for me. I like to keep a box on hand for making mille-feuille. This recipe…
Main Bedroom Renovation
Here’s a quick “After” of our main bedroom, although classifying it as a “work in progress” might be more accurate. We ripped out the carpet and replaced it with vinyl planking, and it’s made a huge difference. We’re in the…
Kalala Organic Estate Winery Visit, West Kelowna
There are so many wineries in West Kelowna! We were out running errands this day, looking for a fruit stand selling peaches that didn’t have a big crowd. Our intention was to check out Ciao Bella Winery, but it looked…
Barb’s Crepes Recipe
Crepes are super easy to make, and you can keep it simple or dress it up with fruit and mascarpone custard whip as we have done for this recipe here. I think I might like making crepes more than pancakes…
