CANADIANS + FOOD

If history books had tasting notes, Canada in the Age of Rum by Allan Greer would open with a heady aroma of molasses, oak barrels, and something darker—exploitation, empire, and survival. This is not a conventional “foodie” read, yet Greer serves up a richly layered narrative where rum becomes both ingredient and catalyst in the […]

Looking for artisan food and inspiration uniquely Canadian? We are so fortunate to have people in our country that care about the food we eat and to ensure every bite is amazing. Take a look at these food purveyors, their recipes and enter to win some deliciously curated products. Its springtime at Maritime Madness and

Jana Curll’s Fiddlehead Forest is a delightful and cleverly crafted graphic novel that brings the hidden magic of forest ecosystems to life for young readers. As the second installment in the Little Habitats series, the book continues Curll’s mission of blending storytelling with accessible science, creating a reading experience that is both educational and genuinely

For readers who love stories that combine romance with rich culinary detail, Off Menu: A Novel by Amy Rosen delivers a delicious blend of humor, heart, and mouth-watering food writing. Part romantic comedy and part coming-of-age story, the novel follows twenty-something Ruthie Cohen as she navigates career changes, complicated relationships, and her growing passion for

Krista Kim‑Bap by Angela Ahn is a warm, engaging middle‑grade novel that speaks directly to the heart of what it feels like to grow up with more than one culture. Written with an authentic, thoughtful voice, the story centers on Krista Kim, an 11‑year‑old Korean‑Canadian navigating the tricky terrain of friendship, identity, and family as

Food memoirs often promise comfort, but few deliver it as deliciously as The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soulby Michael Finnerty. Part culinary exploration, part midlife reset, and part love letter to artisan cheese, this book reads like the literary equivalent of a perfectly assembled cheeseboard—rich, varied, and impossible to consume without

Since we’re traveling to Paris in our Culinary Travel section, this book covers the three staples of French dining: cheese, wine and bread. Come along on the journey through three European countries with author and YouTuber, Katie Quinn. For anyone who believes that a perfect meal begins with crusty bread, a wedge of cheese, and

There’s a special kind of joy in stories that make you feel something as universal as family gatherings, food, and cultural traditions — all wrapped up in colourful illustrations and tender storytelling. Sundays Are for Feasts by Leila Boukarim does precisely that, and it does so with an authenticity and warmth that resonates with readers

If food writing has a spice rack, Curry: Eating, Reading and Race is that unexpected pinch of something you didn’t realize your bookshelf needed. In this compact but potent essay-book, Naben Ruthnum doesn’t offer a recipe for masala or tikka masala — instead, he serves up a zesty cultural critique that uses curry as both

Every so often, a children’s book comes along that feels just as exciting for adults as it does for kids. Amanda Swinimer’s The Science & Superpowers of Seaweed: A Guide for Kids is one of those rare gems. On the surface, it’s a guide to an often-overlooked plant of the sea—but once you start reading,