Canadian Cookbooks

LIVA pure organic date syrup and powder contain only one ingredient: whole-fruit dates. The dates are solar dried to preserve the rich stores of nutrients and the syrup and powder can be used in a variety of ways, including as a natural sweetener for your beverages and smoothies, in baking, a topping for pancakes and […]

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In a world where culinary creativity knows no bounds, The Modern Table: Kosher Recipes for Everyday Gatherings by Kim Kushner emerges as a delightful and innovative addition to the realm of kosher cuisine. With its exquisite blend of contemporary flavors, accessible recipes, and a dash of cultural fusion, this cookbook offers a fresh perspective on

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from The Modern Table This is my family’s favourite dinner request, be it a birthday or the Jewish new year. Served with lemon wedges and peppery arugula greens, these crispy yet tender veal cutlets make an impressive dish to mark an occasion. Ready in 45 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 6 bone-in veal cutlets, pounded very

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from LIVA These were the brownies we fed to the Dragons when we met them on Dragons Den… they were a big hit! Honestly, anyone I’ve ever served this recipe to, LOVES them and swears they taste better than those made with refined sugar. Ingredients ½ cup chopped pitted dates 1 tsp baking soda ¼ cup

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LIVA, a leading purveyor of premium date products like sugars and syrups, stands at the forefront of providing nature’s delicious, nutrient-packed bounty. Renowned for their exceptional quality and commitment to sustainability, LIVA has carved a niche in the realm of wholesome, natural foods. Brought to you by the founder of LIVA, Lubaina Rakla needed to

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A collection of 80+ cherished heirloom home-baking recipes handed down by generations of Nova Scotians, tested and adapted for enjoying today. Delicious desserts, simply made with tasty ingredients, many of us remember fondly from our youth. Our mothers and grandmothers baked cookies, pies, cakes and desserts using recipes passed down through generations. Now all these

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Food insecurity in the North is one of Canada’s most shameful public health and human rights crises. In Plundering the North, Kristin Burnett and Travis Hay examine the disturbing mechanics behind the origins of this crisis: state and corporate intervention in northern Indigenous foodways. Plundering the North provides fresh insight into Canada’s settler colonial project by re-evaluating

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from Plundering the North From Chef Shane Chartrand: It’s no accident that I chose pumpkin seeds for this salad. We have been growing Cucurbita, the scientific name for the genus that includes squash, pumpkin, and gourds — along with corn and beans — for thousands of years. This is a vibrant salad, from the bright

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Kristin Burnett and Travis Hay’s Plundering the North: A History of Settler Colonialism, Corporate Welfare, and Food Insecurity is a meticulously researched and thought-provoking exploration of the complex interplay between settler colonialism, corporate interests, and food insecurity in Northern Canada. The book dives deep into the historical contexts and present-day ramifications of policies and practices

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Grandma’s Cookies, Cakes, Pies and Sweets: The Best of Canada’s East Coast edited by Alice Burdick is a charming culinary journey that encapsulates the heart and flavors of Nova Scotia. With a focus on traditional treats passed down through generations, this cookbook offers a delightful exploration of regional desserts that evoke a sense of nostalgia

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