REVIEWS

Since many people have rediscovered their kitchens over the past few years, there has been an uptick in the amount of food waste heading to the curbside in little green/beige bins. Christine Tizzard is here to show how you can use those little scraps of leftovers to produce delicious snacks, lunches and dinners. I love […]

The pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, but I love the story of Mary Janet’s response to the isolation we all experienced. Prompted by her family to video tape a lesson on how to make cinnamon rolls and posting it on Facebook, Tunes and Wooden Spoons (named by one of her grandchildren) soon

Anime and Japanese food go hand-in-hand. Nadine Estero has brought these two worlds together in this cookbook that not only highlights food but marries each recipe with a matching anime character or scene. And if you’re wondering if Nadine knows her anime, check out her social media pages that supports her knowledge and enthusiasm for the

For many of us, eating food found in the wild, means game meat and wild blueberries. Les Stroud and Chef Paul Rogalski broadens your world view on the subject by immersing you in their love of the land and exploring the wilderness for edibles. Watch this video to get a sense of their adventures and

Although this book is marketed as a cookbook, it is so much more than that…I would call it a lifestyle coffee table book with a ton of amazing recipes throughout. Inside the covers, we get a glimpse into author Trish Magwood’s world: pictures of her family, life both in the city and on the farm

Do cultural-specific cookbooks intimidate you? If so, chef Chris de la Rosa is here to demystify both recipes and ingredients to assist you in producing the most amazing Caribbean dishes. The Vibrant Caribbean Pot (Vol 2) begins with stories of his home in Port of Spain, Trinidad and the rich culinary immersion of home cooking

Author and nutritionist Amy Symington provides some wonderful tips to eating more plant-based foods. At this time of year when the farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh and local produce, this book is a handy companion on how to best utilize these foods into our daily diet.  Whether you’re overflowing with an abundance of zucchini

We’re exploring culinary travel on Vancouver Island in our Canadians + Food segment this week, so I thought a cookbook from British Columbia would be a great compliment.  Author and chef, Denise Marchessault has a culinary resume that would impress any Canadian: classically trained in French cuisine, awarded the Grand Diplôme, past owner of French

Prince Edward Island is renowned for its dependency on local farm and sea morsels landing on each Islander’s table. Harnessing the extensive knowledge of the food culture on the Island has been the mission of Food Island Partnership. In their cookbook, Canada’s Food Island, they bring you not only the stories behind the food, but

This week we meet Chef Joe Thottungal, author of Coconut Lagoon and owner of Thali and Coconut Lagoon restaurants in Ottawa.  Both the restaurants and cookbook celebrate Joe’s culinary delights from the southern Indian region of Kerala, his home and native land. Bringing this love of his country to Canada, you know the dishes in