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The Davison Orchards Cookbook: Favourite Recipes from the Farm and Family is a delightful journey into the heart of farm-to-table cooking, penned by Rachel Davison, Tamra Davison, and Laura Shaw. This cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes; it’s a love letter to the rich culinary traditions of the Davison family, who have […]

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Our next stop in our summer road trip across Canada is Newfoundland – the only province I haven’t visited. To entice my wonderlust for exploring regional cuisine, I came across a small but truly authentic compilation of recipes. In the world of culinary literature, few books manage to capture the essence of a region’s heritage

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The Okanagan Valley, renowned for its lush vineyards, fertile orchards, and stunning landscapes, now finds its gastronomic soul captured in the vibrant pages of Okanagan Eats by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari. This cookbook is not just a collection of recipes; it’s a culinary journey through one of Canada’s most bountiful regions, offering readers a

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We travel to Cape Breton Island this week on our summer culinary sojourn. As a food enthusiast always on the lookout for culinary delights, I recently had the pleasure of diving into the pages of Fresh, Local and Delicious by renowned chef and author Shaun Zwarun. This delightful cookbook takes readers on a gastronomic adventure

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This week we travel to Saskatchewan to continue our culinary road trip across Canada. In the world of gastronomy, cookbooks are like portals that transport us to different culinary realms. They inspire us to explore new flavors, experiment with ingredients, and embrace our inner chef. Among the myriad of cookbooks available, Taste: Seasonal Dishes from

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We travel to Toronto through the cookbook The Depanneur by Len Senater…a unique culinary gem that transcends the traditional boundaries of a cookbook. It is a captivating blend of memoir, manifesto, and a collection of recipes, embodying the eclectic spirit of The Depanneur, a beloved Toronto community hub that has redefined the food scene with

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Our summer road trip takes us throughout the island of Vancouver and the vast allure of the Salish Sea. In the ever-evolving world of gastronomy, cookbooks play a vital role in preserving and sharing culinary traditions and innovations. Island Eats: Signature Chefs’ Recipes from Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea, authored by Dawn Postnikoff and

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Food That Really Schmecks: Mennonite Country Cooking by Edna Staebler is more than just a cookbook; it is a culinary journey into the heart of Mennonite culture and tradition. Originally published in 1968, this beloved collection has stood the test of time, inviting readers into Staebler’s kitchen to experience the rich, hearty, and wholesome dishes

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Welcome foodies and seafood enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a delightful culinary journey through the Maritimes with Atlantic Seafood by renowned Chef Michael Howell, a culinary gem that transports readers straight to the coastal kitchens where the Atlantic’s freshest seafood is transformed into mouth-watering dishes. Chef Michael Howell, with his deep-rooted passion for Atlantic seafood,

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Our culinary road trip takes us to cowboy town with its own stampede If you’re heading to Calgary this summer, pick up Calgary Eats: Signature Recipes from the City’s Best Restaurants and Bars by Gail Norton and Karen Ralph…a culinary treasure trove that brilliantly captures the vibrant food scene of this fun town. The cookbook,

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