Okanagan Slow Road

by Bernadette McDonald, illustrated by Karolina Born-Tschümperlin

tagged: western provinces

Description

A book that invites you to slow down and explore the Okanagan Valley from a local’s point of view.

Whether it’s 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 savouring one of Canada’s most beautiful destinations.

Generously offering a compilation of the Okanagan Valley’s 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 bountiful orchards. And, of course, the world-renowned wines—after 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 area’s farmers’ markets.

About the Authors

Bernadette McDonald is the founding vice-president of Mountain Culture at western Canada’s The Banff Centre and author of seven books on international mountaineering, including Tomaž Humar (Random House UK, 2008) and Brotherhood of the Rope (The Mountaineers Books, 2007). McDonald is the winner of numerous awards, including Italy’s ITAS Prize for mountain writing (2010), and is a two-time winner of India’s Kekoo Naoroji Award for Mountain Literature (2008 and 2009). She has also received the Alberta Order of Excellence (2010), the Summit of Excellence Award from The Banff Centre (2007), the King Albert Award for international leadership in the field of mountain culture and environment (2006), and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal (2002). In 2011, Bernadette’s first book with RMB, Freedom Climbers, won the Grand Prize at the Banff Mountain Book Festival (Canada), the Boardman Tasker Prize (UK) and the American Alpine Club’s Literary Award. Bernadette divides her time between Naramata, British Columbia, and Banff, Alberta.

Karolina Born-Tschümperlin was born in Lucerne, Switzerland, and moved to Canada in 1995. She studied at the University of Cambridge and at l'Université 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. Her paintings and images beautifully illustrate Okanagan Slow Road. Visit karolinaborn.com

Editorial Reviews

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

— Wine Trails Magazine

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

— Bruce Kirkby

&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;

— Jennifer Cockrall-King

&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;

— Edible Vancouver magazine

"Bernadette McDonald and Karolina Born-Tschümperlin 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."

— Jennifer Schell

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