Shannon Ainslie
Shannon Ainslie brings a background of writing and blogging to the team. She is interested in covering human interest stories and engaging with her community of Kamloops.
iN PHOTOS: Sweet treats made by local artisans in Kamloops, Okanagan
Those with a sweet tooth have a lot of decadent treats to choose from.
iN PHOTOS: Why Okanagan, Kamloops socials are lit up with amazing hot chocolates
Vendors are turning hot chocolate into tasty works of art.
iN MAPS: Food from around the world found in the Thompson-Okanagan
“There has also been an increase in international grocery stores and Mexican restaurants too."
The Okanagan has table and wine grapes — where are the local raisins?
"Grapes require consistent, dry heat for a period of weeks to dry on the vine or on trays without developing mold or rot."
iN VIDEO: Shuswap cake master dazzles local store with Christmas creations
“The most difficult one is the Christmas ball because I needed to make it into a dome shape, dip it in chocolate and then airbrush it before adding details.”
South Okanagan winery owner invests millions in solar vineyard project
“I was fortunate to find the right people to help open doors for the agricultural industry.”
Kekuli Cafe in Kamloops, Merritt serving free hot meals Christmas Day
“At the end of the day, we just love to share hot plates of food and hear the stories, and sometimes that’s all you need in life."
Effort underway to save a historic packinghouse in Lake Country
“The history of the packinghouses is part of our community."
Winery owner needs help selling 100,000 litres of wine made from saved Okanagan grapes
“I did my part, saved the grapes and put them in tanks. Now we need marketing access and marketing support. We also need BC consumers to help out.”
Drunken Cherries and other value-added spirits at Okanagan, Kamloops distilleries
The sour cherries are picked from a farm in East Kelowna.
The less celebrated table grape still packs a punch in the Okanagan
"As soon as we have sample boxes out people try the and gravitate toward them."
iN PHOTOS: Filipino baker puts lifelong passion into cake creations in the Shuswap
"I was in there at the right time on Halloween when the display was stocked and looked amazing. I was like ‘who is doing this?’”
iN PHOTOS: Bountiful grape crop bursts with colour in Okanagan, Kamloops
The high yields and healthy, gorgeous fruit is a promising sight.
Kelowna gains international gastronomy status
“Becoming a city of gastronomy will attract new visitors, events and conferences, and is something very special to be proud of as residents.”
Grape growers harvest bumper crop in Okanagan and Kamloops
“What growers are sharing with us is that the vines are full and the harvest has been really good."