Yield: 8 slices INGREDIENTS 2 whole grain flatbreads/naan (3 ounces each) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 ounces soft cashew cheese, divided 3 fresh figs, thinly sliced* 2 extra-thin red onion slices, separated into rings 1/8 teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 1½ teaspoons coconut nectar (or honey) ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste ¼ cup loosely-packed fresh basil leaves DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 450° Place the fla

Spring is a favourite season for a lot of us. The warm days coax the crocuses and daffodils into bloom and remind us why we live in the beautiful Okanagan. It's also the season that can energize us. The first step in crafting the life you want.. is to get rid of everything you don't. - Joshua Becker, The Minimalist Home So, throw the windows wide open, air out the house and go on a super spring-cleaning spree. This is the perfect time to declutter and organize your space. The

To our dear Okanagan Woman family, We want to thank you for your continued support and involvement with Okanagan Woman magazine. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this unprecedented time. We value the safety of our staff and our community, and so in response to our government's recommendations surrounding COVID-19, we have temporarily closed our physical office in Kelowna until we can safely resume in the workplace. Our staff are

Cindy Shaw was born in Edmonton, Alberta, before settling in the beautiful Okanagan Valley in 2007. Cindy is a certified Amen Clinic Brain Health Coach, Neurolinguistic Practitioner & Hypnotherapist. She is the author of "Authentic Success" and "Everyday Gratitude". She is also an experienced, engaging speaker and Certified Trainer. “As CEO of Headways Performance Group, Cindy draws upon the latest research in neuroscience, brain health, positive psychology, and other modalit