There’s something undeniably seductive about down‑home comfort food served with a side of cowboy lore, and Cinda Chavich’s The Wild West Cookbook: Cowboy Comfort Food is a delicious marriage of both. In this revised second edition, originally rooted in her Alberta upbringing, Chavich offers 90 “ranch‑to‑table” recipes that strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and refinement. From […]
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Summer’s anthem for DIY dessert lovers is unmistakably Awesome Ice Pops by Andrew Chase. This vibrant cookbook—a 176‑page treasure—delivers exactly what it promises: over 70 imaginative ice pop recipes spanning fruits, creams, global inspirations, and even cocktail-style treats. What’s impressive about Chase’s collection is its variety. The book is thoughtfully structured into four bold categories:
Marie Nightingale’s Out of Nova Scotia Gardens: Delicious, Nutritious Vegetable Recipes is a heartfelt tribute to the bounty of Atlantic Canada’s soil, offering more than 160 recipes that celebrate the region’s seasonal vegetables. Nightingale’s writing is warm and accessible, reflecting her extensive experience as a food columnist for Halifax’s Chronicle Herald and Mail Star. Her
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Spicing Up the Cariboo: Characters, Cultures & Cuisines of the Cariboo Chilcotin, authored by Margaret-Anne Enders, Marilyn Livingston, Tom Salley, and Bettina Schoen, is a captivating anthology that intertwines personal narratives with cherished recipes, offering a profound insight into the diverse cultural landscape of British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin region. This 192-page collection, published by Caitlin
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Bill Jones’s The Deerholme Foraging Cookbook: Wild Ingredients and Recipes from the Pacific Northwest is a captivating blend of culinary artistry and nature exploration. This revised and expanded edition from TouchWood Editions showcases Jones’s deep-rooted expertise in foraging and his passion for the wild bounty of the Pacific Northwest. As a Michelin-trained chef based at
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Our culinary road trip takes us to the Prairies this week where we find a cookbook full of delectable Arab recipes. How unique! There are few experiences as enriching as exploring the fusion of traditional recipes and cultural heritage. Arab Cooking on a Prairie Homestead: Recipes and Recollections from a Syrian Pioneer by Habeeb Salloum
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We continue our cross-country culinary journey to Newfoundland this week. If you’re someone who believes a good meal can carry stories, memories, and even a bit of heritage, then Me Mudder’s Mudder’s Recipes: Hand-Me Downs from the Kitchens of Newfoundland and Labrador by Jennifer Leigh Hill will feel like home. This cookbook isn’t just a
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I’m away visiting the beautiful countryside of France, and indulging in the delectable food of Paris so won’t be posting any features on Monday, May 19/25. In my absence, I’d like you to taste some springtime recipes and win some yummy CANADIAN products I’ve enjoyed over the past few years. We have some very special
Our cross-Canada culinary journey takes us to the land of Acadia where Simon Thibault is a Halifax-based journalist and radio producer whose work focuses on food. His written work has been featured in The Globe and Mail and East Coast Living. He has contributed to CBC Radio, and The Southern Foodways Alliance’s Gravy podcast. He was also a
Our culinary road trip takes us to Ontario and a Hamilton-inspired bakery cookbook, Cake & Loaf Gatherings: Sweet and Savoury Recipes to Celebrate Every Occasion by Nickey Miller and Josie Rudderham offering a refreshing and heartfelt approach to creating unforgettable culinary experiences. As the duo behind the renowned (unfortunately now closed) Cake & Loaf Bakery,
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