Author Marianne Scott has done all the research for you and brought us an overview of distilleries on Vancouver Island…tuck this book into your backpack and start exploring the smaller but unique craft and artisan spirit wizards the island has to offer. Separated into six regions, Marianne dives into the background of how the distillery […]
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We walk through the alphabet with author and chef dee Hobsbawn-Smith who showcases the people and products of Alberta that put food on our tables and a smile on our faces. We first met dee when we chatted about her book, Bread & Water at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/culinary-travel-in-saskatchewan/ Check out her literary and culinary skills at https://deehobsbawnsmith.com/
We met author Caroline Adderson earlier this year when we explored “It Happened on Sweet Street” at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/it-happened-on-sweet-street-2/ Caroline has produced many books for both a young and mature audience with her unique look at something as simple as getting a kid to eat their food. The heartwarming imagery in the book is provided by
I had won a copy of this book on Goodreads but one of the grandkids took it and I never saw it again…so when the publisher provided a review copy, I was delighted! What a fun book covering so many literary genres including culinary literature (food shows!), mystery (whodunit??) and lots of humour thrown in
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Author Laura Calder takes us on a culinary journey from her youth and throughout her food and entertaining experience. Starting as a little girl, she encounters the revolution of food from homemade scratch cooking and baking (making cakes with her mom) to the onset of packaged food and new appliances like microwaves (she really wanted
Heading to the cottage for the long weekend? When the swimming and boating is done for the day, kids can have fun with a little down time being creative. So tuck in some cookie colouring kits from Sweetness and get the little ones (and big ones too!) to unleash their creative flair and enjoy their
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Calling all mermaids…here’s a handy guide to living your best sea life! With a look at mermaid folklore in The Mermaid Handbook, we learn about the many countries that have their own spin on this sea creature. Apparently, there is a mermaid culture that includes beach etiquette, cultivating an ocean home, and embracing the joy
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When I was a little girl, our life on the farm included recycling, eating farm to table seasonal food, and listening to my European family talking about the healing remedies of the aloe vera plant. We thought all that old-world folksiness was for the birds…only to find ourselves embracing many of the time-tested practices and
Seven elves work their magic on the Government Wharf in Gibsons BC to bring smiles to people’s faces every day. Behind the sprites is artist with a wand, Sa Boothroyd. Her whimsy and humour are shown on tea towels, tote bags, coasters and magnets. https://www.saboothroyd.com/ Along with the kitchen pieces, Sa paints her unique style
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We’ve all become familiar with infused olive oils and condiments with added flavours, now we find the everyday butter with an added punch. Von Slick’s of Winnipeg has put flavoured butter (and no, not the common garlic butter!) on the map. https://vonslicks.ca/ Found in the freezer section, thaw and push the butter up the tube
