Jennifer Schell author of the The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine and Cheese Maker, an Okanagan Cookbook along with the Rotary Centre of Arts presents three evenings of guest speakers and panel discussions on the food of the Okanagan. On May 27th: Local Farmers, June 3rd: Local Champions and June 10th: Local Food. Guest speakers include John Alcock from Sunshine Farms, Sara Harker from Harkers Organics, Curtis Stone from Green City Acres, Helen Kennedy from Arlos Honey, Richard Yntema from North Okanagan Game Meats, Jon Crofts from Codfathers Seafood Market, Geoffrey Couper from Okanagan College, Monika Walker from Okanagan Grocery Artisan Breads and Aman Dosanj from Poppadoms Indian Restaurant. Following each evening panel discussion will be a wine reception. Tix: $15.00 inclusive per discussion. See website for details:www.anokanagancookbook.com
About the Book
Authored by food and wine columnist Jennifer Schell, The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker – An Okanagan Cookbook celebrates the Okanagan Valley’s best chefs, farmers and winemakers. As the cover shot depicts, An Okanagan Cookbook not only contains wonderful recipes but stories of the cast of talented people behind the menu, their passions and how their relationships have created the unique Okanagan cuisine. With over 160 contributors including a combination of celebrated Chef’s recipes and those from the farm, this book is a delicious read and brings together the traditions and innovations of the Okanagan Valley that is quickly establishing itself as a culinary destination.
A love letter to her Okanagan farming roots and family, Jennifer Schell nurtures these stories and people with great respect and passion.
