REVIEWS

I usually shy away from books that are disease-specific. That being said, many of these cookbooks also have the best healthy recipes that are fresh, look vibrant and most importantly, are filling. We tend to reach for the unhealthy snacks in between meals because our dishes at breakfast/lunch/dinner are unsatisfying. That’s not the case with […]

Amy and I met many moons ago when she taught some classes at the cooking school I was running. We were just on the cusp of the healthy eating food craze and Amy’s knowledge and experience kept people coming back to her classes. I asked Amy how she got started in the food industry and

“Liz Feltham was a freelance food writer living in Victoria BC, far in distance but near in heart to her hometown of St. John’s NL. She turned her passion for cooking into a professional culinary career, earning her red seal certification before picking up the pen to serve as the food critic for the Coast,

As we all open our back doors and step out into the sunshine, one protein that will dominate the backyard bbq will be steak. Rob Firing not only provides recipes but so much information on the life of the cow, grass vs grain fed debate, a butcher’s insight (thanks Peter Sanagan), various methods of grilling

While researching to launch this website, I chatted with many cookbook authors, publishers and culinary icons. This site stands on the shoulders of many people who have contributed to the Canadian food industry. During these chats, two people went beyond the call of duty to assist me with the both the positives and challenges of

Are you entertaining friends on the back deck this summer? This book has just the right mix of healthy and delectable recipes. I served the Warm Potato Salad with dinner one night and it was a healthier version getting away from the mayonnaise base. My next lunch with the ladies will definitely include the Caramelized