CANADIANS + FOOD

There are few pleasures as universal — and as endlessly versatile — as a good cup of tea. In Teatime Around the World, author Denyse Waissbluth and illustrator Chelsea O’Byrne take young readers (and the young at heart) on a global culinary exploration that proves tea is far more than a warm drink in a […]

The Hunger Crushing Combo Method by Abby Sharpe positions itself as an antidote to the all-or-nothing mentality that dominates diet culture. Rather than promoting restriction, calorie obsession, or moralizing food choices, Sharpe focuses on building meals that actually satisfy—physically and psychologically. The central premise is refreshingly simple: when meals include the right combination of macronutrients,

Not-So-Sweetie Pie is the third hilarious installment in the Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans graphic novel series by award-winning children’s author Maureen Fergus, with vibrant illustrations by Alexandra Bye. Perfectly pitched for early readers and fans of laugh-out-loud, character-driven comics like Narwhal and Jelly, this 56-page romp delivers equal parts silliness, chaos, and heart. The

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

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

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

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

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

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