Gathered around the sectional couch, our plates laden with plenty, the Ladies on Literature met at my home late last June to wrap up our fifth season. Hard to believe! The years have passed so quickly but our friendships (and the list of books we’ve shared) continues to grow. We’re excited for our sixth season! We’ve got an amazing line up of books to read and share with you. Open the pages of our beautiful magazine or log on at shannonlinden.ca for book club bests, including

“What’s for dinner?” Three hungry words typically uttered at about 4:30 pm, when the fridge is empty and our to-do list is full. When you need a break from the kitchen (or lack enough ingredients to summon sustenance), why not try the restaurant at Urban Fare Kelowna? Find a comfortable seat and dine in or get your meal boxed for take-out. Either way, dinner is deliciously served thanks to the work of Executive Chef, Ryan McDonald. “I'm responsible for the food programs in al

They are an Okanagan icon…plump red apples hanging in sun-dappled orchards. It is harvest time and along with world-famous eating apples, local cideries create some amazing traditional and New World ciders. A trip to one of the charming cideries tucked away in the orchards is well worth the drive for the tour and tasting, as well as the scenery. In the hillsides of Vernon you will find BX Press Cidery and Orchard, a local spot rich with history and great ciders to sample.