Cuisine

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Recent Cuisine articles

Creampal makers with Lees and awards – L-R Sebastien Laberge, Amanda Goodman Lee, Jeff Lee, Joel Laberge. The Lees used a revolutionary made-in-Canada specialized creaming machine manufactured by the Laberge’s CreamPal company from Quebec. It is the only one of its kind in British Columbia.

East Kootenay, Creston, Cuisine, Environment, Retail, Small Business

What is all the buzz about Honey Bee Zen Apiaries?

A story of transformation and conservation in Creston, B.C.

by Danielle Brost

The owners of Ashman's Smash Burgers & Fries

West Kootenay, Nelson, Cuisine, Small Business

Ashman’s Smash Burgers & Fries: From a mobile marvel to a brick-and-mortar gem

Aron Ashman and Mandy Mullen share secrets to their sizzling business success in Nelson.

by Danielle Brost

Aleitha Harvey and partner holding Business Excellence awards.

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism

Cranbrook’s ‘Evening of Excellence’ Business awards sees 14 winners

The annual Business Excellence awards were held on October 27th at Key City Theatre.

by Julie Matchett

Three cans of Naito beer, outside photo, blue sky in background.

East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business

Kootenay breweries offer craft-beer creations for every taste

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

by Julie Matchett

Close-up of Kootenay West Distilling Vale Vodka bottle.

East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business

Raise your spirits (and a glass) at these Kootenay craft distilleries

Explore this list of distilleries from across the Kootenay region in British Columbia.

by Julie Matchett

Jess Paloposki, owner of Mamacita’s Empanadas in Golden, B.C., standing in front of sign.

East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Cuisine, Small Business

Oh, Mamacita! Building a specialty food business at Mamacita’s Empanadas

Jess Paloposki first started selling Argentinian empanadas as a side hustle. Mamacita’s Empanadas is now selling these frozen pastries throughout the Kootenays

by Kristen Mitchell

Treanne and Shaun See stand in front of a black and transparent sign that reads Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market. There is greenery in the background as well as a red barn with white doors.

East Kootenay, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism

The Kootenay’s original farmers’ market is stronger than ever

Treanne See, market manager for the Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, explains how this historic market is still the standard bearer across the Kootenays

by Kyle Born

The Cardinal family sitting under a tree with their dog.

East Kootenay, Creston, Agriculture, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality

Fun and fermenting at Red Bird Winery in Creston

For the Cardinals, building a winery was both a passion and a desire that they have turned into reality with Red Bird Estate Winery

by Kristen Mitchell

Expansive view of Mountain Soul Vineyard showing vines and distant mountains.

East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

Pay a visit to these wineries and vineyards in the Kootenay region of B.C.

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 8 Kootenay wineries—and 2 meaderies

by Virginia Rasch

Becky McArthur (left) and Robyn Hansen are proud owners of their second business together—Twisted Peaks, a frozen yogurt shop in Cranbrook, B.C.

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business

Family and fro-yo at Twisted Peaks in Cranbrook

When twins Robyn Hansen & Becky McArthur bought their first business, they each had toddlers. Now, they’re serving up frozen yogurt alongside their teenagers

by Kristen Mitchell