At Liquidity Winery, every step you take draws you more deeply into a work of art. Ian MacDonald, Liquidity’s President, explains that he and his team have “designed the relationship that exists between customers and our winery from the ground up—literally.” That means visitors to this celebrated South Okanagan winery, bistro, and art gallery are … Continued
If you are considering making more vegan, sustainable, or plant-based food choices the feeling of giving up all the “good treats” might be a major obstacle. Good news: Virtuous Pie has your back. Their plant-based pizzas and ice creams are famously delicious. So much so that after only a few years, they’ve expanded from their … Continued
John and Lotte Davis’ AG Hair products are found in thousands of salons all over the world. But it’s the thousands of young Kenyan and Ugandan women working with Lotte’s One Girl Can organization that make the company most proud. One Girl Can is a non-profit addressing women’s need for educational and economic empowerment. In … Continued
What does it mean to experience the world through chocolate? For Sirene Chocolate founder Taylor Kennedy, it means connecting the mouth-watering delicacy with the remote farming communities who produce it. And ensuring that that connection is a caring one. In fact, long before Taylor was an award-winning chocolatier based in Victoria, BC, he was making … Continued
Alley Kat Brewery is Edmonton’s oldest microbrewery. In fact, it’s the fourth oldest brewery in all of Alberta. And it’s entirely possible that kind of longevity breeds a certain confidence to go your own way. Alley Kat’s refusal to switch over from bottles to cans reflects that type of confidence. In an industry chasing the cheaper … Continued
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!
His story is not a simple one. When James Boettcher set out to open a gelato shop in Calgary, Alberta, he never could have predicted the trials and tribulations he would face along the way. Floods, fires, scrapping money together in order to keep the lights on, Boettcher tackled it all, and he would be … Continued
It is a beloved past-time for many Canadians. While the specifics may differ from person to person, the general narrative is the same. Hit the road with friends or family, arrive at the cabin, unload the cooler, and spend the weekend soaking up the cabin lifestyle. By the time you hop back in the car, … Continued
Shelley Wallace from Hagensborg Chocolates had one mission in life- show to her three children they could do anything they wanted. While Wallace would say her kids are her greatest accomplishment, her business of chocolate making has impacted the lives of young people in some of the world’s poorest countries. Determined to “sweeten the world,” … Continued