Ah, Thanksgiving. Truly one of the best holidays of the year.
All the warmth and togetherness of Christmas with wayyyyy less stress. Sure, something will get spilled and at least one kid will cry… Uncle Bob might bring up American politics. Hmmm…..now that we think about it, you might want to also check out our wine recommendations, just so you’re prepared. Get 2 extra bottles.
Oh but there’s turkey, and potatoes, cranberries, and dessert. YUM! Did we mention the desserts?! Check out the Thanksgiving cupcake line up we have for you below! Thanksgiving is all about family, togetherness and being thankful. But let’s be honest, we all show up because of the soul-warming eat-until-you-feel-like-you’re-going-to-barf food. And also a little because your mom made you.
We’ve scouted out the best places to get your LOCAL Thanksgiving goods so you can create the perfect feast for your family this year. All you have to do is cook! Or get someone else to cook… or pick up dinner already cooked, put it on your own serving platters and lie to grandma about making it all yourself. What eve-s, just eat local!
Did we mention we LOVE Thanksgiving food?
Don’t Feel Like Cooking?
Turkey Dinner with Dessert from Eatology, Vernon
Turkey Dinner with Herb, Apricot and Bacon Stuffing from Gumtree Catering, Vernon
Homestyle Turkey Dinner from Papa Nick’s, Vernon
Thanksgiving Special at Sir Winstons, Vernon
Thanksgiving To-Go from Smack Dab, Kelowna
Vegan Holiday Bowl from The Naked Cafe, Kelowna
Classic Thanksgiving Dinner from Illichmanns, Kelowna
Soups
Butternut Squash Soup from Bliss Bakery, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland locations.
Harvest Pumpkin Pear Soup from Love ‘N’ Sunshine Foods, order online or pickup at the Kelowna Farmers Market.
Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup from Home for Dinner, Vernon and Kelowna
Bread and Buns
Butter Buns from Sweet Caroline’s Bakery, Vernon
Cranberry Walnut Loaves from The Hot Bread Shoppe, Vernon
Rolls from Okanagan Grocery, Kelowna
Milk Buns from QB Gelato, Kelowna
Foccacia from Villa Rosa, Penticton
Stuffing Loaf from The Lake Village Bakery, Osoyoos
Produce
Enderby Farmer’s Market, Friday from 10 - 1
Armstrong Farmer’s Market, Saturday from 8 - 12:30
Vernon Farmer’s Market, Thursday and Monday 8 - 1
Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market, Saturday 8 - 1
Butcher Boys, Vernon
Simply Delicious, Vernon
Davison Orchards, Vernon
BC Tree Fruits, Kelowna
Hillcrest Farm Market, Kelowna
Paynter’s Fruit Market, West Kelowna
Meaty or Meatless Main
Sterlings Spring Chickens, Falkland
Rosebank Farms, Armstrong
Grillers Meats, Vernon
Helmets Sausage Kitchen, Vernon
Johnny’s Fresh Meats and Deli, Kelowna
Bonanza Meats ands Deli, Kelowna
Mission Meats, Kelowna
Vegetarian Butcher, Kelowna
More Desserts (always need more dessert)
Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon Bun, S’mores and Caramel Apple Cupcakes from Basic Batch Cupcake Co., Kelowna
Apple Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake and Sage and Burnt Butter gelato from QB Gelato, Kelowna
Plum Kuchen from Country Bakery, Armstrong
Pumpkin Pie from DJ’s Perogie Kitchen, Vernon
Keto Friendly Pumpkin Pie from Simply Delicious, Vernon
Salted Pecan Caramel Ice Cream Sandwiches from Okanagan Ice Pops, Kelowna
Vegan and Gluten Free* Pumpkin Molasses Cookies from Big Fat Lion Bakeshop, Kelowna
Pumpkin Spice Roulade from Bliss Bakery, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland
Apple Galettes, Pumpkin Brownies and Dirty Chai Bread Pudding from The Lake Village Bakery, Osoyoos
Enjoy family this year, be grateful for everything we have in the Okanagan and wear those stretchy pants because it’s time to eat!
We’re grateful for you, our readers and followers. Sending you warm and fuzzy wishes for the weekend. Happy Thanksgiving from the team at Do The Okanagan!