We had a great time going through our WSET Level 1 in Wines, so we decided to pursue WSET Level 2 Awards in Wines. It was an absolute blast, as we did a lot of our own “studying” before we…
Our IVDD Dachshund Journey – Part 1
It was an ordinary morning. We were on a short trip away to Vancouver, and it was the day we were heading home. The day before we left Vancouver, we had the most wonderful family walk. We walked around Coal…
2021 Goals
We were hoping for a lowkey wrap-up to 2020 and it was quite the opposite. I love New Years’ and the feeling of a fresh start. My expectations were not terribly high for 2020, as I was planning on training…
Barb’s (Turkey) Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Leeks are my new favorite vegetable! I am a little embarrassed to learn that leeks are in the onion family. I remember a million years ago for a junior high project, I was drawing a scene and had to draw…
Barb’s Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe
Here’s a fun holiday cookie recipe, double chocolate peppermint cookies! I love baking these. Super easy to make, and the candy cane adds a nice crunch and texture to these cookies. I made these for the first time last year…
Wine Wednesday
Here’s a digest of the wines we’ve been tasting recently! It’s been an effort (an easy one) to branch out and try more wines outside of BC. We completed WSET Level 1 recently and are in the process of studying…
Barb’s Borscht Recipe
Borscht is one of our favorite soups of all time. We love beets, we love soup. It’s a perfect match! I’ve gotten a few requests for this recipe, so here it is for everyone to enjoy! Lately, we’ve been leaving…
Our WSET Level 1 Experience
We finally made it happen! We registered and took the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 class. We’ve been drinking and enjoying wine for years, and finally wanted to get some formal education around wine. We’ve picked up…
Date Afternoon at Wiseacre Farm Distillery and HomeBlock
I have always loved gin. We finally started drinking more gin, and have been trying to keep our selection “local”. The Okanagan produces a lot of wine and has a lot of cideries, so it was only natural to think…
Barb’s Fridge Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe
Refrigerator pickles are super easy. I haven’t ventured into the world of actual canning yet, so this has to do. It’s simple and doesn’t require any canning equipment. These pickles are both sweet and tangy. We really like having them…
