We interview chef Lauren Vincent who offers knife sharpening services and meal prep in the Vernon area and beyond. Since our interview Taryn had an opportunity to try her services and loved the delicious dinners that were tailored to their dietary needs for 2022! We also discuss our failures in resolutions for the new years. Check out Chef Lauren Vincent and get in touch to inquire about meal prep solutions and knife sharpening. In this episode we sipped Mother Love Kombucha in the Pina...

In this episode we have Kevin & Victor in studio talking about their incredible gelato education in Bologna, Italy. Having had their gelato served in a local Italian restaurant with rave reviews to a humble Okanagan beginning in 2017, these two are already iconic local foodies you gotta know!  You won't want to miss their news about a super secret supper club coming 2022! You can find tickets to the supper club and tapas and more events at their website...

Jordan Strauss joins us in studio, aka Murissa's home office, to discuss stand-up comedy in the Okanagan and what it has been like since the pandemic. We talk best and worst comedy shows, the 4 types of stand-up comics you'll find at open mic night and the best venues in Kelowna for stand-up. Plus, the most memorable meal isn't always the best. Jordan enlightens us with his worst dinning experience in the Okanagan. You also find him as the comedic relief on his podcast The Philospher...

Don't be a hoarder. Be a helper! How to help your local BC community in this crisis of flooding, mudslides, and panic buying. From community fridges to your local food bank. Plus, keep supporting local with these excellent producers, butchers, local grocery stores and more. Follow us on @foodtourskelowna and @theokanaganfoodshow Foodie Card & Fill-a-Tote : https://www.foodtourskelowna.com Use code TOTEGIFT or PODCAST Mentioned in this episode: Okanagan blankets Kelowna community...

Help! The local holiday markets have all picked the same weekend to open! We've narrowed our picks down so you don't have to. Plus do you like Egg Nog? Taryn once put it in her mashed potatoes.  We give our tip for the best foodie gift this holiday season! The Kelowna Foodie Card promo code: PODCAST The Tote & Kelowna Foodie Card promo: TOTEGIFT www.FoodToursKelowna.com/kelowna-foodie-card-members Mentioned in this episode: Sippin' on Kismet & Okanagan Spirits Laird Fintry Cask...

We talk about Wine and Beyond and CedarCreek's new top tier Aspect wine club. We are excited to interview our first winery owners, Kyla Richey and Rudy Verhoeff, professional volleyball players and owners of the new Valley Commons winery, tasting room located at Canada's only wine village, The District Wine Village in Oliver, British Columbia. In this episode we are sipping on Garden Society 2018 by Valley Commons. Rated 93 points by John Schreiner. Taryn is challenged to keep it for up to...

We are honoured to have Jon Crofts of Codfather's Seafood Market talk about the slow fish movement as well as his history as a fishmonger. Codfather's is a beloved local seafood stop for chefs and home cooks alike. We discuss everything from sustainable fishing to Alaskan King Crab, what's in season during the colder months and the local salmon. We hope you give it a listen and let Jon know you did! Support the show

Looking for date night ideas? We've got a good list of the valley's best! From girls night and date night with the better half to family date night and more! So many places have been named in this episode we figured we'd make you listen to it! In a nut shell you can find the blog post featuring Kelowna date night spots here https://www.thewanderfulltraveler.com/date-night-in-kelowna/ Support the show

This special episode of The Okanagan Food Show features our Tales From The Pass series where we talk to someone from the food industry who has a heartwarming, hilarious or interesting story from behind the scenes at a restaurant. This episode, Murissa & Taryn tell one story each from their own brief time in the food industry and a special guest talks about a how 4/20 and working near Cactus Club desserts is a sure way to get fired. Also, would you eat a shepherd's pie burger? If so then...

Episode 10 we talk with John Oughtred of Tug 6, Craft Coffee Canada, Oughtred Coffee & Tea about the Okanagan coffee scene, sourcing beans in South America, Mamas for Mamas and Wayne + Freyda's own roasting venture (you heard it here first!). We can't wait for his podcast so watch out for it! Mentioned in this episode: Sipping on Summerhill's Syrah Malbed Rose 2020 Modest Butcher's Tomahawk Steak - is it worth it? Listen to find out! Mt Boucherie Gift a tote for someone who needs it...

In episode 9 we talk about our foodie bucket lists. We break them down by 3 categories: Local Okanagan, Canadian and International foodie trips and restaurants we want to try. Plus we talk about the foodie experiences we recommend in the Okanagan and beyond. Follow @TheOkanaganFoodShow on Instagram We have a quick guest on the show, Jodi Gorski from Okanagan Crush Pad to tells about their 10 year anniversary event with artist Scott Sueme from Vancouver. Mentioned in this episode: We sipped...

In episode 8 of The Okanagan Food Show we discuss our history with pop up dinners and interest in them. Plus, is it racist to expect certain ethnic cuisines to be inexpensive? Tell us what you think by sending us an email - [email protected] Baby G makes her first appearance on the podcast at 4 months old! Mentioned in this episode: We sipped JoiRyde Chardonnay District Wine Village Paisley Notebook by Aman Dosanj: Sign up for the newsletter to get dibs on tickets Outstanding in...

We talk all things coffee and interview Dan of The Local Chemist who's behind the rumours of a permanent market here in Kelowna. Plus, what does supporting local really mean? And pushing boundaries while being self employed. Lots covered including what Kelowna's coffee culture is from the perspective of business and consumer. "Kelowna is the brand" as Dan so perfectly explains why local businesses need to support each other if we are truly in this together. A list of our Kelowna favourites...

Our discussion of the best brunch we've experienced in the Okanagan dissolves into terrible American nachos and Guy Fieri vs John Catucci. Cesars make an appearance as they should at any good Canadian brunch. We then discuss some very British locations in Kelowna such as Limey and North End's new Welton Arms brewery. Check out a full blog post featuring best brunch spots in Kelowna: https://www.thewanderfulltraveler.com/best-brunch-in-kelowna/ Locations discussed: Summerhill's 2012 Blanc...

We discuss the best Okanagan Patios giving you our picks for the best patio with a view, communal atmospheres or intimate vibes. Bougie vs chill. Expensive vs budget. Elegant vs eclectic. Did we miss anything? Tell us at [email protected] or DM us @FoodToursKelowna. Plus did you know Kelowna has a speakeasy? We say a sad 'goodbye we barely knew yee' to Bored & Hungry food truck as they make their way to South America. Find the full list of Okanagan Patios with a map at...

Welcome to The Okanagan Food Show podcast with your hosts Murissa & Taryn, sisters and founders of Food Tours Kelowna. We champion the locally owned and operated while helping you navigate the Okanagan food scene. Interviews, foodie hot spots, wineries, breweries and personalities that all make this valley so uniquely Okanagan. FoodToursKelowna.com TheWanderfullTraveler.com Support the show

Have you visited ALL of Kelowna's wineries? We think you missed this one! In this episode we take a question from the audience, talk re-opening, say goodbye to a beloved Okanagan catering company and talk about our Penticton & Naramata foodie hotspots. Looking for an a la carte wine club? We got you covered on that front too! Businesses and Locations Mentioned: Joy Road Popup Bakeshop Gone West wine club by Red Lips & Wine Sips Niche Wine Co. Scorched Earth Winery Kitsch...

In this episode Murissa survives a hot sauce throwdown at Salt & Brick while Taryn is kicking it in the Landmark and North End areas with some unique dishes by Mid-Town Station & Provisions. The ladies also interview professional forager Scott Moran (@KelownaForager) who scours the surrounding forests providing wild food for high end local restaurants and foodies. He tells us how he became a forager and how you can join him on one of his outings or find him at the Kelowna Farmers'...

In this episode of The Okanagan Food Show we interview mother-daughter-duo Vanessa and Veerle of Matadora Tapas in the Pandosy Mission neighbourhood of Kelowna. They tell us what it was like deciding to open during the pandemic and why it was the best time for them to seize their moment. Businesses, Products & Locations Mentioned: Okanagan Wine Passport by Uncork BC Kelowna Foodie Card Priest Creek Winery - Cabernet Franc Peak Cellars The Okanagan Table Microbites Sunny's...

Welcome to episode 1 of The Okanagan Food Show. Murissa and Taryn, founders of Food Tours Kelowna, invite you to join them as they discuss food, wine, beer and travel within the Okanagan wine region of British Columbia, Canada. You can expect 6 episodes per "series" - 1 episode released each Monday for 6 weeks with a 2 week hiatus in between. We'll be featuring interviews with local foodies, chefs, restauranteurs, wine makers and more as well as discussions about what makes our Okanagan...