Okanagan Slow Road

(Paperback, Revised Edition)

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Find inspiration in this colorful book that invites you to slow down and explore the Okanagan Valley from a locals point of view. Whether its spying a rare canyon wren, cycling the historic Kettle Valley Railroad across heart-stopping trestle bridges, or hiking through fields of spring flowers, travel alongside the authors as they draw you into the exquisite, unforgettable experience of savoring one of Canadas most beautiful destinations.
Generously offering a compilation of the Okanagan Valleys best food, drink, and recreation spots, Okanagan Slow Road reveals treasured local culinary secrets: crusty double-baked bread from rural bakeries, lavender-infused pepper from hillside farms, and dark red cherries from the areas multitude of bountiful orchards. And, of course, the world-renowned winesafter all, what would delicious local food be without famous vintages from the unique Okanagan terroir
First published in 2014, this completely updated edition of Okanagan Slow Road includes a list of the many wineries worth visiting as well as a list of the areas farmers markets.

Reviews

&quo;I can't think of a better guide to take us exploring, tasting, and drinking in the Okangan. This sumptuously illustrated book is our insider pathway into the key experiences, flavours, and personalities behind the Okanagan's natural and culinary richness.&quo;

&quo;Savour this book sip by sip and bite by bite as it takes you on a leisurely, let's-really- get-to- know-each-other journey to the Okanagan's treasured places.&quo;

"Equal parts guidebook, memoir, and story, this beguiling little volume is destined to be cherished by Okanagan locals and visitors alike."

"This must-have book for food and wine lovers and for local and visiting Okanagan adventurers."

"Bernadette McDonald and Karolina Born-Tschmperlin have created a unique and delicious insider's guide that will capture the heart's of all . . . An intimate odyssey through the diverse culture, landscapes, and tastes of British Columbia's enchanting Okanagan Valley."

Author Bio

Bernadette McDonald is the author of eight books on mountaineering and mountain culture. She has received numerous mountain writing awards, including Italys ITAS Prize (2010), and is a two-time winner of Indias Kekoo Naoroji Award for mountain literature (2008 and 2009). In 2011 Bernadettes book Freedom Climbers won the Grand Prize at the Banff Mountain Book Festival (Canada), the Boardman Tasker Prize (UK) and the American Alpine Clubs H. Adams Carter Literary Award.

Karolina Born-Tschmperlin was born in Lucerne, Switzerland, and moved to Canada in 1995. She studied at the University of Cambridge and at l'Universit Paris-Sorbonne, and holds a degree in modern foreign languages from the Dolmetscherschule Basel. With her husband, Doug, and her dog, Otis, she owns a small lavender farm in Naramata, BC. In her spare time, she paints and plays various instruments with her band, Slapdog Four plus Joe.