Jennifer Schell

Kelowna

Food and Wine Author at Freelance

Host and Editor at iNFOnews

Editor & Host iN WINE, Author-The Butcher,The Baker,The Wine & Cheese Maker Cookbooks, SCHELL WINES, Garagiste North Wine Fest. I promote food+farm+wine culture

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Articles

Make friends by making Mom’s sugar cookies

Dec 6, 2024 | pentictonherald.ca | Jennifer Schell

My holiday season is not complete without my Mom’s Sugar Cookies. There are many sugar cookies out there in the world but in my opinion, these are the very best. It is so disappointing when you pick up a pretty, festively decorated cookie and discover it is dry and tasteless. It is hard to find the balance for a perfect cookie because it is either too soft and doesn’t hold its shape, or, like many, too hard and made to achieve longevity. This recipe has achieved the perfect balance.
Time to step up your Choucroute board game

Nov 22, 2024 | pentictonherald.ca | Jennifer Schell

Planning for your next cozy winter shindig? I am a huge fan of Choucroute Garnie. This dish originates from Alsace, as does part of my own heritage making it a dish that I grew up with and for me one of the top comfort foods. Casual enough to serve for a Sunday dinner but exciting enough to be a showstopper for a large crowd on NYE. Alsace is positioned at the Northern tip of France on the border of Germany that has over the centuries become a blended culture combining the best of both worlds.
Back in the USSR: Borscht was a staple in every kitchen

Nov 15, 2024 | pentictonherald.ca | Jennifer Schell

Growing up, at the end of the harvest season, my mom always made a huge batch of Borscht to can and save for the winter days ahead. We giggle that her version really isn’t Borscht (the classic Russian beet soup), but more of a delicious veggie soup spiked with dill making it taste Borscht-like but without the beets. Borscht is an age-old Ukrainian dish made in the kitchens of any former republic that ever belonged to USSR, including Bessarabia, where my paternal roots are.
Bobotie is full of flavour thanks to its rich heritage

Nov 9, 2024 | kelownadailycourier.ca | Jennifer Schell

I have been dreaming of a return trip to the South African winelands. My first visit there years ago left such a large imprint on me, and my desire to return has been growing. While there I discovered so many different exciting wines and dishes with unique flavours. One dish that I absolutely loved is called Bobotie. It is basically a curry casserole with a delicious cream custard topping that is was declared the national dish of South Africa in 1954.
Warm your belly with a bowl of Beef Mechado

Nov 1, 2024 | pentictonherald.ca | Jennifer Schell

If you read my column, you know that I am a half Filipino household, and I love discovering the flavours and dishes from my husband Jay’s cook culture. I was searching my recipe files for a beef stew to make this week after seeing a possible snowflake on the forecast (!) but was at a loss for something new until I found this. Beef Mechado is a homey beef stew that is a favourite comfort food in the Philippines. It is so very simple, but unique to my tastebuds with the addition of lemon and soy.
The Best Fixed Annuities

Oct 31, 2024 | annuity.org | Jennifer Schell |Michael Santiago

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Squash make great soups, and they’re easy to grow

Oct 24, 2024 | pentictonherald.ca | Jennifer Schell

Fall is squash and pumpkin season meaning these delicious and picture-perfect members of the cucurbitaceae family are headlining at the local farm markets these days. There are so many varieties to try and so many ways to cook these delicious vegetables, do make a point of trying something new this fall. One of my favourite local squash varieties is called Delicata and what makes it so irresistible is that it is not only delicious, but the peel is edible so you can save a step in preparation.
Time of year to enjoy our favourite casseroles

Oct 5, 2024 | pentictonherald.ca | Jennifer Schell

Casseroles have long been on the family favourite list and a go-to for comfort food. Great to enjoy immediately but the bonus to casserole-making is that most recipes are excellent to pop in the freezer to enjoy when you are maybe just not feeling inspired to make dinner. These freezer friendly meals are also wonderful to plan to take up the ski hill or over to a friend who needs a helping hand.
Heirloom Tomato Tarts great for late summer

Sep 26, 2024 | pentictonherald.ca | Jennifer Schell

This is a bittersweet time of year for me. Although I do love the fall and harvest time, it is also a reminder that winter is on its way and our bountiful farms and vineyards will shutting down for a well-deserved season of rest. So, while we can, let’s hit the farmer’s markets and eat!Heirloom tomatoes are a very special part of summer and fall.
Simmer into soup season with mushrooms

Sep 20, 2024 | kelownadailycourier.ca | Jennifer Schell

I love wild mushrooms. Chanterelles and morels make my top two list but really, I love all mushrooms. Years ago, I had the great pleasure of meeting Vancouver Island’s legendary mushroom chef and mycologist, Bill Jones. Author of several wonderful cookbooks including The Deerholme Mushroom Book: From Foraging to Feasting.