When it comes to baking in Canada, there’s one name that springs to mind as the iconic role model – Anna Olson. We’ve seen her on TV, heard her on the radio, been to many food events with Anna headlining the appearance schedule, and of course, her many cookbooks. https://annaolson.ca/ Anna harnesses much of her […]
We’ve heard for many years how our oceans and lakes are being depleted of wild seafood and the emerging industry of farming these morsels of delight. How does the average consumer differentiate wild from farmed, sustainable or not, environmentally conscious fisheries and more? In steps Ocean Wise, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower
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From cookbook author and owner of the cooking school, A Dirty Apron, David Robertson entices us to gather around the table and enjoy food, fun and friendship. If there’s something the pandemic has taught us, it’s that connection with each other is vitally important and what better way to reignite the sense of belonging but
It’s clear…author and chef Dennis the Prescott loves food…and it shows in this Awesome (!) book packed with amazing recipes and the stories behind them. https://dennistheprescott.com/ I first discovered this chef on his series, “Restaurants on the Edge” and to find that he had written a cookbook put a smile on my face. https://www.restaurantsontheedge.com/ Dennis
Chef Selwyn Richards provides us with the soul of the Caribbean through his culinary insights and recipes from the islands that bring so much flavour. My time in Ochos Rios, Jamaica was amazing, and I’ve tried duplicating the same flavours and dishes that contributed to a memorable vacation. Now I have this book in hand
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We met the author and photographer in a previous review for The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/the-olive-oil-vinegar-lovers-cookbook-2/ – now we get to explore the Maritime provinces through the eyes of an accomplished chef and a world renowned photographer. Author Emily Lycopolus has written seven cookbooks and is a level 2 olive oil sommelier
Many of us have lived through the evolution of food and cooking. From stovetops and canned food, to boxed dinners in the microwave, and finally to the fresh ingredients that we enjoy today…one person has been there to inspire us in our Canadian culinary journey – Jamie Kennedy. You may find two different covers of
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Ontario Pork took on the task of educating the public and pork consumers but not in the usual manner. Yes, they have a fabulous website and their events are fun and engaging…but how does the local pork farmer get his carefully produced product to your table? After talking with over 200 pork producers throughout the
While living in the country, my daughter and son-in-law started with a couple of chickens that has now grown to over 80 in the backyard. Fresh eggs every day forces you to think of recipes to use this abundance in creative ways. Thankfully author Signe Langford comes along with this cookbook and instructional know-how on
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It’s March Break and time to get cooking with your wee ones. The pride kids have when serving their plates of delectable delights for the family can be seen on their little faces. The lessons they’ll learn while whipping up dishes like math, science and art, will be carried into their adult years. To get
