REVIEWS

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 […]

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

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

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

It’s springtime and thoughts of entertaining and enjoying the warmth of the sun and friends are dancing in our heads. To ensure you think of everything, and have some experts to inspire you, entertaining gurus Sebastien and Sheila Centner have put many of their ideas between the covers of EATertainment. Who is the dynamic duo behind

Here’s a book chock full of sweet treats that will make everyone sit up and take notice of the unique spins on classic desserts and the added twists on favourite delights. The ingredients like flour, eggs, butter and sugar may be familiar but the way you’ll be making these morsels of goodness will have a

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