Vancouver Island is a haven for food enthusiasts, blessed with a temperate climate and an abundance of local ingredients. In the Cedar + Salt cookbook, readers are invited on a culinary journey through the island’s forests, fields, farms, and sea. With its recognition as a Globe and Mail Top 100 Book that Shaped 2019 and […]
In the world of culinary literature, few books manage to capture the essence of food, family, and comfort as gracefully as One Potato Two Potato by Janet Reeves. With its delightful recipes, helpful cooking hints, and historical references, this book takes readers on a heartwarming journey that celebrates the lowly potato and the importance of
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We’re travelling to Newfoundland this week with author Amanda Dorothy Jean Bulman, chef, writer, stand-up comic and librarian. Salt Beef Buckets is a delightful culinary journey that immerses readers in the rich food heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. With a focus on the iconic salt beef, this book celebrates the traditional recipes, stories, and cultural significance
As an avid traveler and self-proclaimed foodie, I’ve had the pleasure of exploring numerous countries and sampling their culinary delights. However, there’s one place that holds a special place in my heart – old Quebec City. And when it comes to unraveling the rich tapestry of flavors that Quebec has to offer, there’s no better
We’re travelling to New Brunswick this week in our culinary sojourn across Canada. Last year, we met some interesting foodie folks there – check them out at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/new-brunswick/ Now we want you to try some authentic recipes from New Brunswick through the taste buds of author Karen Powell. Karen authored Taste of New Brunswick and
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If you’ve ever spent any time in the prairies, you’ll know there are some unique foods specific to that part of the country. Berries are one of them. Author and life-long gardener, Sheryl Normandeau, gathered information and recipes about saskatoons, sea buckthorn, haskap, chokecherries and more into one interesting resource. https://floweryprose.com/published-work/ Sheryl educates us on
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We’re off to Prince Edward County in southeastern Ontario this week with locally sourced food and stories from chefs, farmers, beekeepers and bakers. This cookbook was compiled by two local ladies wanting to showcase the area’s culinary bounty. Natalie Wollenberg and Leigh Nash bring their connection to food and people with recipes, stories and a
The second week of our culinary travel series takes us to the island of Haida Gwaii, formerly known as Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia. This cookbook also introduces us to author and poet, Susan Musgrave, proprietor of Copper Beech House B&B http://copperbeechhouse.com/a-taste-of-haida-gwaii-feasting-and-foraging-at-the-edge-of-the-world/ Musgrave writes her cookbook like the conversation you would imagine having with
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Last summer, we took you on a culinary journey throughout our beautiful country and brought you the foodie hot spots of Alberta: https://canadiancookbooks.ca/food-artisans-of-alberta/ This summer, we’ll visit provinces through regional cookbooks that give us a little taste of what you’ll find while exploring Canada. Pick up these books before heading out for a day trip
It’s summertime and what better way to enjoy the warmth and sunshine but with a scoop of artisan ice cream. We’ve tried many of the traditional flavours but why not be adventurous this summer, and try something new? In steps Great Scoops to guide you through making your own ice cream and playing with the
