B.C. Book Profile: Okanagan Eats

Discover the culinary treasures of the Okanagan Valley in "Okanagan Eats: Signature Chefs' Recipes from British Columbia's Wine Valleys" by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari.

Discover the culinary treasures of the Okanagan Valley in the recently released cookbook Okanagan Eats: Signature Chefs’ Recipes from British Columbia’s Wine Valleys by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari, from Figure 1 Publishing.

This delectable book offers a curated collection of over 70 signature recipes from the region’s best chefs, restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and wineries. Celebrating the essence of locality, seasonality, and heritage, Okanagan Eats invites you to explore the extraordinary stories of the people and places where abundance is a way of life.

“Chefs the world over talk about dining with the seasons. But in the Okanagan, Thompson and Similkameen Valleys, they talk about the micro-seasons—those few short days when cherries or tomatoes or wild asparagus are at absolute peak ripeness, when their fragrance is intoxicating and when their flavour simply explodes on your tongue.”

Every recipe is accompanied by a recommended beverage pairing, echoing the collaborative spirit upheld by the community. Whether you’re an aspiring home cook or a seasoned chef, this cookbook is your key to bringing the flavors of the Okanagan Valley into your kitchen. Dive into a world where food is an art, and the valley’s culinary revolution takes center stage.

Article images are from Jon Adrian.

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