This grilled shrimp is full of Korean flavors. Quick to make! INGREDIENTS 2 pounds shrimp, shell off, tail on 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 tablespoons gochujang 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil juice of half a lemon CITRUS BUTTER 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped 1 Fresno pepper, sliced INSTRUCTIONS In a large Ziploc bag,

Start your day with this healthy, dairy-free smoothie bowl. Servings: 1 INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup unsweetened plain dairy-free milk beverage ¾ cup blackberries ¼ cup blueberries ¼ cup plain or unsweetened dairy-free yogurt ½ avocado, pitted and peeled ½ frozen banana 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or pure vanilla flavoring 1 teaspoon wild honey (can substitute agave nectar for vegan) Optional garnishes: ground flax seed, chia seeds, sliced almonds, blackberries, b

Get a kick start to your day with this perfect vegetarian breakfast! Servings: 2 - 3 INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg. Tofu Extra Firm, drained and well pressed 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, sliced ½ medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp. turmeric (start with ½ tsp, add more depending on color and taste) ½ tsp. ground ginger 1 tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Garnish with cilantro INSTRUCTIONS: Heat olive oil in pan over high hea

In the summer, the Okanagan is truly one of the most beautiful places to be. The lakes, mountains, vineyards, and of course warm, sunny days, all call us to spend more time out of doors. Hiking, golfing, swimming, biking, walking along the beach, all fantastic activities that get us out and moving while at the same time allowing us to soak up a much-needed dose of Vitamin D after a long winter. Vitamin D is necessary to regulate calcium and phosphorous levels vital for mainta

Just as the fragrant blossoms of spring fill the air with excitement, the team at the BC Wine Information Centre anxiously awaits the arrivals of the “pinks”. Boasting a wide range of colors from the palest blush to the brightest cherry color, this pretty wine category is rapidly gaining respect. Kayla Sahara, BC VQA Wine Expert explains, “We need to re educate people that Rosé wines are no longer the sweet fruit bombs of yesteryears. After all, this is 2018 – the winemaker’s

Watermelon Salad with Jalapeno and Bacon. A fabulous flavour medley of sweet, smokey, salty and spicy. Ingredients 3 strips bacon sliced in half lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 cups watermelon flesh cut into 2" cubes or scooped into balls 1 cup English cucumber slices 2 large jalapeno peppers sliced into rings 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil juice of one lime Instructions In a skillet over medi

Whip up a pitcher of these fresh and flavorful Watermelon Mojitos. Watermelon, lime, mint, and rum combine in this delicious cocktail! Servings 4 -6 INGREDIENTS: 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 handful fresh mint about 20 leaves 1 cup white rum 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice Ice cubes Optional garnishes: watermelon, limes, mint PREPARATION: In a pan, bring the water, sugar and mint leaves to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remo