Hello Okanagan! First Up: Fruit Stands

The word “Okanagan” summons three things to my mind: sun, wine, and fruit. 

A drive anywhere through the region will mean an endless string of fruit stands; some are old and some are new, but each one is packed with local fruit, produce, and a lovely sense of nostalgia. 

After Pemberton we headed north, and on our way from Penticton to Kelowna, we stopped in at Little Acre fruit stand, and spent a long while exploring the contents of its wooden crates and shelves. 

There were all kinds of local ciders and juice;

nuts; the famous Summerland fruit syrups (famous, at least, in my mind because I loved them as a child); pickles; honey; cookbooks; a small bakery; an ice cream case; and just about every kind of produce and fruit you could ever want. 

Okanagan locals all have their favourite stand, and a visit to one is a must if you’re passing through. 

They’re ever so wholesome and exemplary of the area, and really, who needs more for lunch than a freshly-baked loaf of bread and a bag of cherries?

FEAST on This #5: Okanagan Mulberries

This was the first time either of us had tried white or black mulberries.  These were grown by an Iranian couple in Oosoyos, and weren't bursting with juice like a raspberry; instead, they were almost creamy, and very sweet.  A small handful is a nice way to start breakfast!