Food Artisans of the Okanagan: Your Guide to the Best Locally Crafted Fare by Jennifer Cockrall-King is an irresistible celebration of British Columbia’s fertile Okanagan Valley, and a meticulously curated roadmap to over 125 of the region’s most passionate producers—from chocolatiers and cheesemakers to foragers, brewers, chefs and farmers.
Organized by geography (North, Central, South Okanagan and the Similkameen), the book combines vivid storytelling with beautiful full‑colour photography, informative maps, and contact details so readers can visit market stalls, farms, cafés and artisan shops themselves. Cockrall‑King’s writing is warm, curious, and grounded in real encounters: she spent a year exploring every corner of this expansive 20,000 km region, visiting artisans in person to ensure authenticity and quality in each profile.
The design is top‑notch: a tactile trim size that feels purpose‑built for travel, and a clear visual layout make the guide a pleasure to page through as well as read. Unlike travel books that skim the surface, this guide goes deep. Cockrall‑King interviews small producers whose dedication and craft shine through in the text—from Armstrong’s Fieldstone Organics grains to Hedley’s cult‑favorite beef jerky shop at Doug’s Homestead, and the locally beloved Dubh Glas distillery. (Check current listings to ensure businesses are still welcoming guests.) Little Creek Dressing of Kelowna shares their Beetroot & Zucchini Rose Salad in our Recipe section – healthy and full of flavor! https://www.littlecreekdressing.com/
Readers get more than a directory—they get narrative: the personal stories behind the products and the emotional connection to the land. The book is recognized industry‑wide—it received the Gold Award in the Culinary Narratives category from Taste Canada in 2017. Purchase this essential guide to Okanagan food artisans at https://touchwoodeditions.com/products/food-artisans-of-the-okanagan or win a copy in our Giveaway section.
Food Artisans of the Okanagan strikes a balance—informative yet approachable. It’s perfect for hungry locals, culinary tourists planning a trip, or anyone who wants to better understand the passionate people shaping BC’s artisanal food scene. In short: this guide doesn’t just open doors—it feeds curiosity and appetite alike.
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