Okanagan Eats by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari

A collection of more than 70 signature recipes from the Okanagan
Valley's best chefs, restaurants, cafes, bakeries and wineries.
The Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson Valleys in British Columbia are
known to produce some of the most outstanding wines in the world. But the
region is also emerging as an exciting culinary scene. Inspired by the Interior's
organic farming and sustainable agriculture, the region's chefs are quietly
bringing world-class techniques to the table, taking the golden beets,
tomatillos, wild mushrooms, haskap berries and everything that grows so
abundantly in every micro-season and transforming it into the kind of meals
that would tickle a food critic's palate.
Okanagan Eats is a deep dive into this dynamic food region where locality is
the name of the game. From a summer heirloom gazpacho to wine-braised
short ribs, an orchard salad to a decadent brownie trifle, there is something
delicious to suit every taste. While the recipes are chef-driven, they are
intended for home cooks and designed to be uncomplicated and fuss-free.
Each recipe includes a suggested drink pairing, reflecting the spirit of
collaboration championed by the community. Baked Brie with HaskapJalapeno Jam pairs beautifully with Fitzpatrick Family Vineyard's Fitz Cremant
sparkling wine. Duck and Waffles for Sunday brunch is made more decadent
accompanied by Hillside Winery's Syrah. And for the Big Ole Yorkie Bowl,
Crannog Ales's Back Hand of God Stout is the only way to go.
Okanagan Eats aims to bring the culinary traditions of this flourishing scene to
greater prominence - where food is fresh and delicious, and wine is bountiful.

As co-founder of Edible Vancouver Island, Dawn Postnikoff shares her
passion for coastal living and the local food and beverage culture with the
Edible community. Having left the corporate world to become a golf course
and restaurant owner in 2008, she now organizes several events and festivals
each year, works closely with her local chefs' association and promotes
culinary tourism throughout the region. Dawn is mom to five mostly grown-up
children and loves spending time outdoors when she isn't playing in her
kitchen or sipping wine with friends.
Joanne Sasvari grew up on Vancouver Island, and in her heart, never left.
She is the editor of Vitis, The Alchemist and Westcoast Homes & Design

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On Sale: Sep 5/23
8 x 10 • 208 pages
100 colour photos
9781773271804 • $38.95 • cl
Cooking / Canadian