There’s something deeply Canadian about planning a garden while snow piles up outside the window. As we hibernate through long winter months, seed catalogues become bedtime reading and dreams of fresh greens offer comfort against the cold. First published years ago, The Zero-Mile Diet: A Year-Around Guide to Growing Organic Food by Vancouver Island gardener […]
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Some picture books feel instantly familiar—in the best possible way. Just Another Perfect Day is one of those warm, wonderfully chaotic family stories that makes parents nod knowingly while kids giggle at every page. Written by lifestyle personality Jillian Harris and her partner Justin Pasutto, and beautifully illustrated by Morgan Goble, this book is a
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As a food lover who values both flavor and nourishment, I’m always on the hunt for culinary inspiration that pushes beyond recipes and into the heart of how we eat. Becoming Vegetarian by Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis is one of those rare gems that satisfies the stomach, the mind, and the curiosity of anyone
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Author Christine Kotowycz’ bookPoppy and the Woods Awaken is a gentle, whimsical children’s book that invites readers into a woodland coming-of-change. From the outset, Poppy and the Woods Awaken feels like a love letter to nature. The book invites us to follow a young girl, Poppy, as she wanders a woodland trail that undergoes a
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Bring some soup and a story together and you have a warm bowl that whispers home, memories, kindness, and tradition. Soup’s On Around the World captures that universal warmth and turns it into a vivid, joyful celebration of global culinary heritage. With lyrical, rhythmic prose and lush, colourful illustrations, Waissbluth and O’Byrne serve up more
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Walking into Decking the Halls: Trees, Herbs & Greenery to Celebrate the Holiday Season, you’re greeted by something more like a winter forest than a book: illustrated pages full of spruce, holly, mistletoe, and wintergreen. Melrose and Normandeau, both veteran gardeners, bring their deep horticultural knowledge to bear, weaving together plant history, care tips, decorative
From the very first page, Max and Indy at the Christmas Market invites readers into a world suffused with festive light, gentle wonder, and a spirit of quiet generosity. Written by Charmaine Blackman and brought to life through the vibrant illustrations of Sakshi Mangal, this children’s picture book captures the warmth of Christmas markets and
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If you’re looking for a Christmas read that perfectly marries heartwarming family stories with nostalgic kitchen smells, The Shining Star Collection: 24 Christmas Advent Stories & Recipes by Karen F. Skirten (illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire) is a hidden gem. This book is a rich celebration of Christmas that blends the warmth of daily storytelling with
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When I first discovered Urban Calm Coffee—a Calgary-based roaster sourcing 100% of its beans from women-led farms in Colombia—my interest was immediately piqued. Their mission stands out: ethically sourced, direct-trade, single-origin beans roasted in Canada, with the added twist of wellness-oriented mushroom-infused blends. In other words, this is coffee with a conscience and a story.
Every once in a while, a children’s book comes along that warms both the heart and the stomach. Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock, written by Dallas Hunt and illustrated by Amanda Strong, is one of those stories — a tender, sensory-rich tale that celebrates Cree language, community, and the shared joy of food. The story
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