REVIEWS

For anyone who’s ever been intimidated by the thought of making French pastries at home, Betty Hung’s French Pastry 101: Learn the Art of Classic Baking with 60 Beginner-Friendly Recipes serves as a delightful and accessible guide. Hung, the owner of Beaucoup Bakery in Vancouver and creator of the blog Yummy Workshop, combines her professional […]

The holidays are a time for gathering, celebrating, and indulging in comforting, memorable meals. If you’re looking for a cookbook to elevate your festive feasts, Best of Bridge Holiday Classics: 225 Recipes for Special Occasions might be your perfect companion. This collection brings together classic recipes from one of Canada’s most beloved cookbook series, Best

The holiday season brings with it the warm glow of family gatherings, cherished traditions, and, of course, hearty meals. For anyone looking to infuse their Christmas celebrations with the essence of Canadian culinary culture, Rose Murray’s Canadian Christmas Cooking: The Classic Guide to Holiday Feasts offers an inspiring and practical guide. Authored by Rose Murray,

In a world where dietary restrictions and food allergies are increasingly prevalent, Everyone’s Welcome: The Art of Living and Eating Allergen Free by Amanda Orlando is a refreshing and empowering guide that showcases how delicious and diverse allergen-free cuisine can be. Through her passion for cooking and her personal journey with food allergies, Orlando introduces

The Lunenburg Farmer’s Market Cookbook: Homegrown Recipes for Every Month of the Year by Elisabeth Bailey is a delightful tribute to Nova Scotia’s rich culinary heritage and vibrant agricultural community. This book is more than just a cookbook; it’s an inspiring journey through the seasons, celebrating the produce, people, and flavors of Lunenburg County. Elisabeth

Recipes for Victory: Great War Food From the Front and Kitchens Back Home in Canada edited by Elizabeth Baird and Bridget Wranich, is a fascinating cookbook that delves into the culinary history of World War I, focusing on how food played a vital role on both the home front and the battlefield. Published by the

If you’re looking for a cookbook that brings together the warmth of classic comfort food with a modern touch, Best of Bridge Comfort Food by Emily Richards and Sylvia Kong should definitely be on your radar. This book is part of the beloved Best of Bridge series, a Canadian culinary staple that has been passed

In a world that is increasingly embracing plant-based lifestyles, the demand for delicious and convenient vegan recipes is higher than ever before. Enter Liv B’s Easy Everyday: 100 Sheet-Pan, One-Pot and 5-Ingredient Vegan Recipes, a culinary gem by Olivia Biermann, popularly known as Liv B. With her infectious passion for vegan cooking and a growing

Chef Bruno Feldeisen, a celebrated name in the culinary world, has delivered a true treat for food enthusiasts with his cookbook The Bacon, Butter, Bourbon & Chocolate Cookbook: Chef Bruno’s Favorite Ingredients. In this work, he brings together four of his favorite ingredients in one delectable collection, transforming simple kitchen staples into mouthwatering dishes that

For anyone navigating the confusing world of histamine intolerance and mast cell activation (MCAS), Histamine Haven: The Essential Guide and Cookbook to Histamine and Mast Cell Activation by Tracey Reed and Luka Symons is a lifeline. Both practical and thorough, this book serves as a comprehensive guide that addresses the complexities of these often-misunderstood conditions.