The Mojito is a favorite cocktail for many and its simple recipe of rum, lime, and mint is perfect for cooling down and relaxing with friends. INGREDIENTS: Ice 6 ounces light rum 12 mint sprigs, or spearmint, 8 roughly broken apart 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 tablespoons sugar Club soda 4 slices lime DIRECTIONS: 1. Place ice in beverage shaker then add in the rum, 8 broken up mint sprigs, lime juice and sugar. 2. Shake well and serve over ice in a high ball glass. 3. Top

When he proclaimed, “Cheese – milk’s leap toward immortality,” American writer and media personality, Clifton Fadiman may have been referring to France’s iconic Roquefort. Cholesterol, salt and fat be damned, there is nothing quite like a fresh, crusty baguette slathered with a crumbly wedge of this creamy, marbled cheese - particularly when it is pungently paired with a glass of bold, red wine. Mais oui, it’s old; it’s moldy; it smells - yet the delectable combination of sal

This Fennel Cabbage Slaw is zesty, healthful, and delicious. It pairs perfectly with your favorite burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and main dishes. Ingredients: 1/2 head small red cabbage, shredded 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, and shredded 1/4 daikon radish, peeled, and shredded (about 1/2 cup) 3 carrots, peeled and shredded 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (juice of two oranges) 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp honey 1 ts

Well, hello summer! We’re so excited to see your sunshine and sip your bounty as we celebrate two of the best books we’ve ever read. Along with fun and friendship, we recently gathered in support of our local chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association (cmhakelowna.com) and Room to Read (www.roomtoread.org), a non-profit focused on girls’ education and children’s literacy in Asia and Africa. Check us out online for recipes and more reviews at shannonlinden.ca The Art of

If you haven't sipped spiked punchy lately, it's time to revisit the easy-to-make communal cocktail. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 cups pomegranate liqueur 1 1/2 cups gin 2 lemons, cut into wedges DIRECTIONS: In a saucepan, bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let the mixture cool, then pour ice in a large pitcher. Stir in lemon juice, liqueur, and gin. Ladle into glasse

It's the perfect time of day To throw all your cares away Put the sprinkler on the lawn And run through with my gym shorts on. ~the Barenaked Ladies (“Pinch Me”) Before built-in pools, there was the good, old garden hose. Hooked up to a sprinkler that moved around the lawn in a desperate attempt to keep grass green, the system also served to cool hot kids. While the technology has changed, the sentiment remains: playing in water is fun! A treasured memory for many of us; it's

Chimichurri is a spicy, vinegar-spiked, pesto-like condiment from Argentina where it’s used both as a sauce and a marinade for meat. Its bright flavours reflect the combination of Spanish and Italian influences in Argentina. It’s one of the world’s great condiments and a great way to add a touch of authentic flair to any grilled meat or fish! This recipe makes 1 1/2 cups Chimichurri Sauce Ingredients 1 1/2 cups parsley leaves, coarsely chopped 1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely

Peaches are an essential part of summer in the Okanagan. This Ginger Peach Salsa is perfect for grilling, also an essential part of summer! Ingredients 3 medium peaches, peeled and diced 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 thumb sized knob of fresh ginger, grated zest and juice of one lime 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or flat leaved parsley 2 green jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced salt and black pepper, to taste. Directions Put all ingredients in a bowl and gently combine Ref