CANADIANS + FOOD
Canada is not only a beautiful and desirable place to live, it’s history can be found in cook books and recipes.
Join us as we explore the Canadian culinary landscape.
Food Artisans of Alberta
This summer at Canadian Cookbooks, we’re exploring culinary travel throughout our great country. Alberta is a must on any foodie’s list to discover local and
G’day
We have heard how important it is to eat and shop local during the pandemic…and our farmers are happy with that shift in food consciousness.
Culinary Travel in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is one of those provinces you drive through to get to your destination. In one of my jobs, I flew into Saskatoon or Regina
Extraordinary Ornamental Edibles
Who better to know about edibles for our garden, than author Mike Lascelle, a nursery manager and certified arborist. He brings 35 years of experience
Culinary Travel around Northern Ontario
If you’ve driven across Canada, either west bound or east, you’ll say the same thing…are we ever going to get out of Ontario?? Having family
Ontario Picnics
Photo: Amos Family Picnic, 1937. Taken by Harold G. Amos, at Lighthouse Beach near North Bay. I was intrigued with this cover photo as my
Manitoba Culinary Travel
For many of us living on either side of Manitoba, the most we see of this beautiful province is the TransCanada Highway taking us to
Hanes Hummus
We’ve all come to love hummus over the last decade and it’s become a staple in many people’s fridges. But if you want to elevate
Quebec by the Sea
Quebec Maritime Region Culinary Tourism Photo credit: ©Studio du Ruisseau/Le Quebec maritime When my kids were pre-teens, we took a road trip through Quebec, navigating
Tales From Under the Rim
Tim Hortons is as iconic to Canada as saying “eh”! When I traveled for business, I could always count on a Timmies being somewhere within
Mojo Jojo Pickles
Johwanna “Jojo” Alleyne brought her project development and photography skills to a business that has grown to include pickles, condiments, beverage syrups, and shrubs. Mojo
Cocktail Bomb Shop
You’re having a party tonight and realize you’re short on alcohol mixes and you know your guests love their cocktails. No worries…you just go to
Eating These Foods Make Me
When your children are little, you want to instill a healthy sense of well being including the food they eat. Babies, toddlers and small children
New Brunswick
Our country is opening up and what better way to explore the culinary delights Canada has to offer than to check out food festivals, culinary
Beary Berry Honey
Its time for Farmer’s Markets to be opening up again and what better place to explore local honey flavours and varieties! If you’re not close
The Gown
I stumbled upon Jennifer Robson’s books with Somewhere in France and have read everything she’s written since, including her latest book, Our Darkest Night. Upon
Seasoned Plate
Every once in a while, you come across a personality that intrigues you. Chef Stephen Barrett is one of those people. Highly visible in the
Beatrice and Croc Harry
When someone asks me my favourite book that I’ve read (and I’ve read thousands!) my automatic reply is Book of Negroes. Once that was read
Smokin Jon’s BBQ & Company
It’s time to push any lasting snow off our barbecues and embrace the spring air and outdoor culinary delights! To get you thinking about entertaining
Sprucewood Shortbread Cookies
I saw some shortbread cookies on a charcuterie board this past Christmas and my interest was piqued. Who pairs a cookie with meat and cheese?
Ida Linehan Young
My latest obsession? Finding Canadian authors that transport me to a place and time that not only entertains but educates me. I came across a
Noah Cappe
You’ve seen him on Good Witch, hosting Bachelor Canada, Carnival Eats and Wall of Chefs…so what is Noah Cappe up to now? Why a spin-off
Vanilla and Spice
If you’re counting your grocery pennies (and who isn’t these days!) make pure vanilla extract your one indulgence. Want to know the difference between extract
The Female Emigrant’s Guide
If you want to know the origin of some of the food we eat in Canada, having a book like Catharine Parr Traill’s “The Female
The Sisters Tale
Lately, I’ve been devouring Canadian historical fiction when I came across Beth Powning on Goodreads. “The Sister’s Tale” was my first introduction to this New
Our Little Kitchen
It’s Family Day in many parts of our country today, so we thought a little book to share with your kids would be timely. Our
Blender Boyz
What’s your blend? Need a single serve, no muss, no fuss, affordable blender drink that tastes amazing? Blender Boyz has smoothie, cocktail and ice coffee
Anne Murray
Anne Murray is Canada’s Queen of Music. Crossing different genres and spanning decades of musical influences, Anne has provided generations songs that speak to our
Chop Suey Nation
When I took my oldest granddaughter to China a few years ago, she figured out pretty quickly that Chinese food in China is vastly different
Mitchell’s Soup Company
I could live on soups (winter) and salads (summer). And when a company like Mitchell’s Soup puts all the ingredients together so you don’t have
Cedar Valley Selections
“As a consumer, it’s very simple to walk through a supermarket and grab things off the shelf without thinking twice about all of the inputs
Home of the Floating Lily
From time to time, you come across an author that inspires you and takes you into a world you know nothing about…but so glad they
Steeves Maples
Having landed in New Brunswick in the 1700’s and obtaining a land grant to settle the Steeves family, legend has it that the people already
Red Hill Creek
Since our cookbook review takes place in Hamilton and is authored by the former Hamilton mayor, I thought it was fitting to review a fictional
A Feast for Joseph
This week, we explore the life of a Canadian illustrator through the book “A Feast for Joseph.” Ken Daly brings his rich Caribbean heritage to
Santa’s Sleigh
https://christinekotowyczbooks.com/ When you find a book with so many local references, it feels close to your heart as well as home. Christine Kotowycz lived down