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MONTECRISTO: "Nice Recovery" by Susan Juby

“Nice Recovery” by Susan Juby

Susan Juby, valued MONTECRISTO contributor, has published her sixth book, titled Nice Recovery.

MONTECRISTO: Cloverdale Rodeo

The Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition

In 1983, the Cloverdale Rodeo attracted more contestants than the Calgary Stampede and packed 20,000 spectators into the arena. Today, it is the second largest community rodeo in Canada.

MONTECRISTO: The Cure

Charcuterie at the Cure

In a small space above Campagnolo there is a little meat-curing facility, hand-built by Robert Belcham. Here, he smokes, cures and works everyday miracles of flavour with some impressive pork he sources on Vancouver Island.

MONTECRISTO: Okanagan Wine Tour Guide

Okanagan Wine Tour Guide

John Schreiner has patiently, tirelessly and expertly traversed the Okanagan wine scene and written and revised books that continue to document the remarkable growth, in size and quality, of the region.

MONTECRISTO: Jimi Hendrix

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Over a scant four years of recording, Jimi Hendrix released 110 songs, so many of them iconic that a list cannot do it justice. That music continues to be a force, even now, 40 years after his passing.

MONTECRISTO: Ravenswood Winery

Ravenswood Winery

One of the better badges handed around at various wine festivals and tastings across North America is that for Ravenswood Winery. It has the stylized raven logo, but surrounding that is the phrase “No Wimpy Wines”.

MONTECRISTO: Dirty Apron Cooking School

Dirty Apron Cooking School

The first thing you notice about the Dirty Apron Cooking School is how bright and spacious it all is, plenty of room to wave your elbows, wield the big knife and cook up an aromatic, tasty storm.

MONTECRISTO Magazine: Fairmont Pacific Rim

Fairmont Pacific Rim

The Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel and residences are the latest addition to the waterfront area around Canada Place, and boast unobstructed views of the North Shore mountains, Stanley Park and Coal Harbour.

MONTECRISTO Magazine: Bal Arneson's Healthy Kitchen

Bal Arneson’s Healthy Kitchen

Bal Arneson grew up in a small village in India. As a child, she was admonished that she needed to be a good cook; it would pay dividends when she was an adult woman, she was told.

MONTECRISTO Magazine: Nancy Greene Raine, Carving a Legacy

Nancy Greene Raine, Carving a Legacy

Nancy Greene Raine skied on three Canadian Olympic teams, winning 17 national championship titles, three U.S. titles and 13 World Cup victories in 1967 and 1968; to this day, the most by any Canadian skier.