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May 24, 2013 · 2:58 pm

Buy The Sea, Penticton, BC

I have known, myself, some pretty heartless landlords in my lifetime but today I heard of a new one. A real scummy one in fact. The market place is called Apple Plaza.

We have been dealing with Buy The Sea, a fish monger in Penticton  http://www.buythesea.ca/ for over 2 years. Also they serve the very best shrimp sandwich at lunchtime. This is true.

This business has been in the same spot for 20 years……until now. With barely 30 days notice, Apple Plaza told the owners of this establishment they have until June 15 to vacate the premises. Another tenant is coming in.

Now…there was a small space next to our fish monger that was vacant. Buy the Sea management was not given the opportunity to take it on and expand a little bit…after all, they had been here 20 years. No siree…the callous landlord dropped the bomb on these people and they have to move.

I spoke with Mike today (having eaten another fabulous shrimp sandwich) and he mentioned they were a day or two away from putting in new equipment.

I wish Buy The Sea the very best in the near future. Anyone who lives or visits Penticton should stop in to their new place #106, 2100 Main Street. (just 2 blocks south, beside Old Town Farm Market).

Andbe sure to order a shrimp sandwich…you won’t be sorry.

 

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April 4, 2013 · 6:20 am

NK’Mip Cooking Class, Osoyoos

NK’Mip you did me proud last night. http://www.nkmipcellars.com/ I have always commended your wines to anyone who will listen but your biggest secret is the ‘brigade’ you let loose on the unsuspecting public.  Last night was a real hoot with Liam, Moss and the rest of your staff. You couldn’t rehearse all the schtick! Thank you so much.

I learned about Queso Fresco-another homemade cheese (took only a few minutes), to some dreamy macaroons (Citrus Cocada) with a wonderful hint of lime flavour and homemade tortillas filled with a really nice salsa (Pico De Gallo), marinated and chile braised pork shoulder. For an appetizer we had some Guadillo Prawns that were fabulous.

With  all the chilies used, I thought I would not care for any of it BUT it was tasty, fresh and absolutely delicious.

The wines that paired with these delights were, as always, superb. The crisp, well chilled white wines (one being a Chardonnay paired with the macaroons)and the wonderful Pinot Noir were perfect.

We were informed this was Liam’s ‘first class”. He was so professional we were still scratching our heads in disbelief.

The laughs were many, and the evening at Home Hardware Osoyoos with Francis and the crew is always a joy. I swear, by the time we finally finish with the cooking classes in future  years, I will own half of her product. Again, last night…wow! My dinner table looked great with the addition of the Mexican glasses and “stuff”.

When in the area, never miss two venues…NK’Mip Winery and Dining Room and then Osoyoos Home Hardware. Francis was telling us her store stocks over 75,000 different items. Trust me, I didn’t count them but I don’t doubt it one bit.

On to the next class…..

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