We walk through the alphabet with author and chef dee Hobsbawn-Smith who showcases the people and products of Alberta that put food on our tables and a smile on our faces. We first met dee when we chatted about her book, Bread & Water at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/culinary-travel-in-saskatchewan/ Check out her literary and culinary skills at https://deehobsbawnsmith.com/ […]
Last summer, we took you on a culinary journey throughout our beautiful country and brought you the foodie hot spots of Alberta: https://canadiancookbooks.ca/food-artisans-of-alberta/ This summer, we’ll visit provinces through regional cookbooks that give us a little taste of what you’ll find while exploring Canada. Pick up these books before heading out for a day trip
from Eat Alberta First My sister Laurie got the recipe for Phil’s Original BBQ ribs when she lived in Toronto. When she and my brother-in-law, Zig, saw the light and moved to Jasper, she always made them when we visited. I loved all those messy, good times and have continued to make the ribs over
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from Foodshed This dish relies on the serendipity of cool, unctuous yogurt and perfectly ripe fruit. Use fresh fruits and berries in summer; in winter, try poached pears and rehydrated dried apricots or cherries. Serves 4 Ingredients Yogurt Cream 3 cups (750 mL) yogurt (choose a gelatin-free brand) 2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey or maple
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In this intimate guide to Alberta’s sustainable food scene, writer, poet, professional chef, and food advocate Dee Hobsbawn-Smith profiles more than seventy-five of the province’s growers and producers. Learn the A to Z’s of each producer, from Asparagus growers to Zizania cultivators, and enjoy the twenty-six original recipes, one for each type of produce. An
Equal parts cookbook and manifesto, this beautifully photographed collection is the ultimate guide to local eating in Alberta all through the year. Eat Alberta First presents 90 tried and true recipes in celebration of Alberta’s farmers, ranchers, and food artisans. Alberta Food Tours founder and enthusiastic locavore Karen Anderson’s love of her province is enriched with
It’s summertime and what better way to enjoy the warmth and sunshine but with a scoop of artisan ice cream. We’ve tried many of the traditional flavours but why not be adventurous this summer, and try something new? In steps Great Scoops to guide you through making your own ice cream and playing with the
from Great Scoops With Little Italy as our neighbour, we celebrate the annual Italian Week festival by turning our entire ice cream cabinet into one of Italian-inspired flavours. Our tiramisu incorporates all the essential elements of Italy’s most famous dessert – silky mascarpone cheese, strong espresso, cocoa powder, ladyfingers and a dash of a coffee
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We met author Caroline Adderson earlier this year when we explored “It Happened on Sweet Street” at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/it-happened-on-sweet-street-2/ Caroline has produced many books for both a young and mature audience with her unique look at something as simple as getting a kid to eat their food. The heartwarming imagery in the book is provided by
from Eat, Leo! Eat! This recipe is not only delicious, but you put half the sauce away for a future meal! Ingredients Instructions Heat olive oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the shallots have softened with golden
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