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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 […]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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