PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE
Welcome to 2020 the year of the rat and all its foretelling’s.
As I look back on the year 2019, it was not without its challenges. A significant year of discovery and acceptance. A time of perception and gratitude, to have been blessed with such an amazing family and supportive loved ones. We are all aware of the importance of living a happy, balanced lifestyle, yet how often do so many of us need a ‘not so gentle’ reminder…
This issue marks the end of a decade and the beginning of a whole new chapter with the predominant title - ‘if you can dream it, you can achieve it.’
Is dreaming the key to succeeding? We show you how to put your creative ideas together and to encourage the child in all of us to resurface. Remember what it was like when we had little concern about embracing our imagination.
Our front cover depicts the coziness and beauty of the winter season, you can read more about the talented professionals involved in creating this stunning work of art on page 6.
The winter season is also a time when we tend to want to just snuggle up and stay indoors, shorter days and colder nights is a given, and so it’s even more important that we pay extra attention to our well-being. To help maintain bone and joint health and to keep our energy levels up, nutrition and exercise play a vital role. Page 19 makes no bones about it!
The Okanagan Valley is such a great place to live, we can sometimes forget that not everyone here is as fortunate as others. Some lack the creature comforts that many of us may take for granted. Thankfully, there are people and wonderful organizations that have made it their purpose to help wherever they can. Read more on page 30.
See our heart-warming, delicious recipes on pages 32 – 36, and to help you get your well-deserved rest through the holiday season, we’ve selected a few of our favourite teas to relax with.
Wishing all of our readers, subscribers, advertisers, contributors and friends, a very happy, healthy and purposeful 2020.
Dare to dream… and love with all your heart,
Cheers,
Suzy
Tell us what you’d like to see in OKW next issue… we’d love to hear from you.


November 8, 2019
These no sugar added apple pie paleo pancakes are amazing! High in fibre, coconut flour helps slow the glucose intake from the natural sugar in apples, and cinnamon, a great addition to any meal (especi...
October 10, 2019
Pumpkin Pudding Parfaits - a ginger snap base, cream cheese layer, pumpkin pudding layer and topped with whipped cream, crumbs and white chocolate curls!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Refrigerate: 1 hour
Tot...
October 9, 2019
Love the idea of a make-ahead Thanksgiving dessert. It holds up
well for the next day and is delicious!
Ingredients:
PIE DOUGH
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1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp kosher salt...
October 7, 2019
You will fall in love with these Parmesan Roasted Carrots. They are a sure fire way to get the kids and grown-ups to eat their vegetables
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 m...
October 4, 2019
Better bread means better stuffing, so use a mixture of artisanal breads such as pumpernickel, sourdough, and multi-grain varieties. The hearty, chewy texture and flavorful crust holds up to the stock....
October 3, 2019
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash ~ an all-in-one meal that’s bursting with fall flavors.
Yields: 2 Servings
Ingredients:
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1 acorn squash cut in half
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2 tbls extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup cooked qui...
October 2, 2019
Everything cooks in the same pan for this easy Thanksgiving side dish!
Ingredients
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5lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed
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5 ounces bacon (about 5 slices), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 tbls. extr...
September 26, 2019
An impressive and un-fussy appetizer for any party. Best part, this baked brie recipe comes together in 15 minutes!
Ingredients:
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3 tbsp fig jam or honey, divided
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1/4 cup to 1/3 cup dried mission...
September 21, 2019
Combine acorn and butternut squash with pumpkin, apples, onions,
and sage for the perfect rendering of fall in a soup.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Ingr...
September 20, 2019
Autumn Bread is an ultra moist fall treat that’s a combination of zucchini bread, banana bread, and carrot cake! So much to love!
Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup canola oil
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3 larg...
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