Hester Creek Estate Winery director of hospitality chef Roger Gillespie makes ricotta gnocchi. YOUTUBE / Hester Creek Estate Winery
For all of those who are eating Kraft Dinner and ramen noodles a little too much during this period of isolation, some Thompson-Okanagan restaurateurs have stepped up to help you seem like a pro-chef.
From recipes to short cooking tutorials to take-home DIY kits, many eateries have shared some of their top tips for having the restaurant experience at home. Light some candles and enjoy a romantic dinner for one, two, four or however many people you’re stuck at home with.
Eatsamore is a popular food truck in Kamloops specializing in Italian food and tasty treats. Owner Nicole Basile shows you step-by-step how to make squash gnocchi that is sure to make you feel like you’re vacationing in Europe. Plus, you can get your daily dose of adorable fluff at the start.
Need a reason to get out of bed when all the days blend together? Chef Rod Butters has shared his famous pancake recipe which is sure to get you off to a good start. He has cooked at high-end establishments across the country, so you know these flapjacks are worth trying.
If you’re looking to zest up your side dish game, try these beer bread muffins, shared by Taste of the Okanagan. These bread bites are yeast-free, so you don't even need to worry about tracking the elusive ingredient down.
For those of you who may just be easing into the world of cooking for yourself, a take-home kit could be the way to go. Bold Pizzeria in Kamloops is offering a pizza making kit with fresh dough, sauces, cheese and plenty of topping choices.
If you're feeling a Mexican night, have a taco fiesta. Senor Froggy has family taco kits, so you can have all the fun without any of the prep.
Are there any other Thompson-Okanagan eateries that are sharing some great recipes or make-it-yourself options? Let us know in the comments.
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Jenna Wheeler is a writer at heart. She has always been naturally curious about what matters to the people in her community. That’s why it was an obvious decision to study journalism at Durham College, where she enjoyed being an editor for the student newspaper, The Chronicle. She has since travelled across Canada, living in small towns in the Rockies, the Coast Mountains, and tried out the big city experience. She is passionate about sustainability, mental health, and the arts. When she’s not reporting, she’s likely holed up with a good book and her cat Ace.
