CANADIANS + FOOD

It’s Easter time and what better way to celebrate but with divinely scrumptious hot cross buns. This beautiful book celebrates variations of the recipe from different parts of the world. Yolanda T. Marshall once again brings her message of diversity and inclusion to the page while Daria Lavrova brings those words to whimsical illustrations. We […]

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During the pandemic, many households introduced furry additions to their families. These pets have quickly become part of the family and we look for ways to make their lives fun and enjoyable. What better way to do that, but to spoil your cat or dog with special treats from a reliable source? Enter Spoil the

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When my father got off the post-war ship landing in Nova Scotia, he was shuffled off to the Annapolis Valley where he worked in an apple orchard. Many years later and with a wife and six children in tow, he bought his own apple orchard in southern Ontario. We would prune trees in March, stand

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Author Caroline Adderson has produced a whimsical look at the world of sweet treats with an underlining message. So relevant today, she brings home the point that although we may all have our personal viewpoints and philosophies, we can bridge the gaps by working together. And who facilitates that union? A child, of course! A

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Canada has a great treasure trove of historical researchers that compile and write about their area of expertise. This is true in the culinary world as well and we are richer for having books like Collecting Culinaria where we not only learn of one woman’s role in collecting recipes and cookbooks, but a snapshot of

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Looking for honey with a little extra twist to it? Chandler Honey has you covered. The creamy honey is infused with different flavours like Orange Grove, Crème Brulee, Mocha or Lemon and Ginger. You’ll want to see what other flavours they have to offer at https://chandlerhoney.ca/ Tique Chandler knows her bees. From her childhood years

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While we wait for Carnival parades this summer, we can celebrate other carnivals around the world like Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Port-of-Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, both being held this week. We met author Yolanda Marshall when we took a peek at her book, “A Piece of Black Cake for Santa” in December

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I enjoy a glass of fruity sparkling water but find many on the market to be cloyingly sweet. Then along comes Farming Karma with their variety of fruit drinks with no added sugar or additives while still providing a fizzy beverage. https://www.farmingkarma.ca/ Coming from the fruit haven of the Okanagan Valley, Karma and Kuku Gill

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We explored specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars a few weeks ago – check it out at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/the-olive-oil-vinegar-lovers-cookbook-2/ Then while visiting in Cobourg, ON I came across a tucked away shop with this cookbook front and centre of the store display. Now for all of you that have asked where you can purchase the specialty

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Author Abby Langer wants you to understand one thing right from the beginning of this book: all food is good and all diets are bad…how’s that for a novel concept? With the diet and wellness (disguised, but really diet) industry raking in trillions of dollars, they don’t like this statement. Abby’s goal in this book

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