Potatoes and protein rich quinoa, mixed with your favorite fall flavors, over a delicious twist on classic stuffing. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dry quinoa 2 sweet potatoes, cut into small wedges 2 large apples, cut into ½” pieces 1 tbls lemon juice ½ cup maple syrup, divided into 2 portions 1 tbls melted coconut oil 1 tbls fresh thyme 1 cup chopped hazelnuts Ground cinnamon, ginger and sea salt to taste Fresh or dried cranberries for garnish DIRECTIONS: Rinse quinoa. Combine with 2 c

When we read Linda Klym’s letter asking us to consider her for Okanagan Woman’s Fall makeover, it was clear that she was a clever and courageous woman. Only after we met in person did we see what a uniquely compelling choice she was…filled with grace in the face of adversity, compassion and a genuine warmth. Linda was custom made for this makeover and she enjoyed every minute of it. Linda moved to the North Okanagan from Alberta with her husband about four years ago, after

Here’s a simply, scrumptious soup for the fall! Simple ingredients too! Makes: 6 servings INGREDIENTS: 6 tablespoons chopped onion 4 tablespoons butter 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash 3 cups water 4 cubes chicken bouillon 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/8 tsp. cayenne INSTRUCTIONS: Roast cubed squash with olive oil in oven for 45 minutes. Add a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon. Sauté onions, add all ingredients, bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Pur

Troika is synonymous with corporate success and the design and development of sustainable communities. But, what do we know about the Okanagan woman who founded and leads Troika, the woman who came to Kelowna in 1997, loved it and stayed? Persistent passion! Renee Wasylyk is inspirational and a trend setter. She says: "Young women need to find their inner passion and allow it to drive them to succeed." Her recommended reading is by Brigid Schulte: "Overwhelmed: Work, love