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.
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
Canadian Birch Company
https://canadianbirchcompany.com/ Maple syrup is quintessential Canadian…but birch syrup? Yup and Glenda and Rory Hart have developed the unique taste from this tree to give you
Alumination Canada
It’s that time of year when we’re looking for unique gifts and do we have something special for you! Check out Alumination Canada for some
Malty & Hoppy Delicacy
The Beer You Can Eat! https://www.maltyandhoppydelicacy.ca/ I’ve had every fruit imaginable in jelly form, wine jelly, champagne jelly…but never beer jelly. What a nice addition
The Taste of Longing
With Remembrance Day this week, featuring this insightful perspective to war time in Singapore is timely. Ethel Mulvany of Manitoulin Island went on a whirlwind
Happy Caps
https://happycaps.ca/ When you grow up with parents selling magic mushrooms in the Netherlands, what’s the best business for you to get into here in Canada?
Prairie Cricket Farms
https://www.prairiecricketfarms.com/ This week we’re introducing you to the world of crickets…just in time for Halloween. Ok, so maybe not the live, chirpy critters but the
Sweetapolita
https://sweetapolita.com/ Can you imagine your life surrounded by sprinkles? Ask any 5 year old and you’ll get a resounding Of Course!! From her background as
Pepper
A whole book on pepper? Who knew there was so much information on this spice alone! Joe Barth provides an in-depth study of pepper throughout
Prairie Oils
https://prairieoils.ca/ I love exploring specialty ingredients and experimenting with infused oils and vinegars. And knowing where your ingredients are coming from and how they are
Genuine Tea Company
Award winning tea duo David and Sarah met like many Canadians – at a ski resort in British Columbia in 2008. From there they picked
Lost Feast
“We need food to stay alive; we embrace cuisine out of enjoyment” (pg 9) Prof. Lenore Newman, Director at the Food and Agriculture Institute, Canada
Bow Valley BBQ
Bow Valley BBQ is all about Flavour and quality. Period. https://bowvalleybbq.com/ In a world of sauces, rubs and other condiments, Bow Valley BBQ has risen
Where’s My Joey?
PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD GOLD WINNERBOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD GOLD WINNERWISHING SHELF BOOK AWARD BRONZE WINNERLITERARY TITAN AWARD GOLD WINNER This book caught my attention because
Take Back the Tray
Let’s change the way we eat. Let’s change the way we live. Let’s change the way we treat each other. https://www.joshnamaharaj.com/take-back-the-tray Joshna Maharaj is a chef
Apron Springs
By Jan Wonghttps://janwong.ca/ Shortlisted, 2018 Taste Canada Awards and 2018 Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick Book Award for Non-Fiction Longlisted, 2018 RBC Taylor Prize What
Stonetown Cheese
The taste of the Swiss Alps from our farm to your table! https://stonetowncheese.com/ If you’ve ventured away from the mass produced cheese to artisan styles,
Sexy AF Review
https://sexyafspirits.com/ Have you ever been out with friends or at a dinner and wanted to enjoy the same cocktails everyone else was enjoying…but alcohol free?
Gourmet Inspirations
Peter Fehr is a culinary innovator, entrepreneur, and the creator of Gourmet Inspirations. https://gourmetinspirations.ca/ I’m always curious to know how chefs become interested in the
Secrets of a Hutterite Kitchen
Have you been curious about what life within a Hutterite community looks like? Utopia? Patriarchal misogyny? Who better to enlighten us but someone that has
Peace by Chocolate
Winner of a marketing and brand communication Ovation award! https://peacebychocolate.ca/ Jon Tattrie, author of this insightful look into a Syrian family’s journey to Canada, provides
The Gorgeous Spice Company
The Gorgeous Spice Company makes wildly original spice blends for the kitchen adventurer and culinary free spirit in us all. If you think every great
Newfoundland Salt Company
What recipe doesn’t need salt…I love the many salt options that have sprung up and Newfoundland Salt Company provides so many variations.In 2011, Peter Burt
“Coming Ashore” review
Catherine Gildiner is another favourite author of mine who has written a biographical trilogy of growing up in Buffalo (and other great fictions) and has