The Five Bottle Bar by Jessica Schacht, co-founder of Ampersand Distilling Company, is a delightful and practical collection of cocktail recipes that emphasizes simplicity and mastery. With just five bottles – gin, whiskey, sweet and dry vermouth, and Campari – Schacht encourages readers to elevate their bartending skills and embrace creativity without the need for […]
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Unleash Your Creativity and Elevate Your Social Gatherings with Cocktail Companions! Are you on the lookout for the perfect way to add a touch of bougie sophistication to your gatherings while indulging in delectable drinks with your loved ones? Look no further than Cocktail Companions! With an impressive range of dehydrated fruit garnishes, glass rimmers,
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Bottoms Up: A History of Alcohol in Newfoundland and Labrador, the winner of the 2020 Gourmand International Best in the World Drink History Awards, is a thoroughly researched and engaging exploration of the role that alcohol has played in shaping the culture, economy, and social fabric of this unique Canadian province. Author Sheilah Roberts Lukins
Looking for a refreshingly irreverent commentary on the food world? Look no further than Montreal’s own culinary maverick, Jonah Campbell. Brace yourself for a wild ride as he fearlessly dives into the culinary chaos, armed with his razor-sharp wit and unconventional insights. Campbell’s writing and blogging have become a deliciously outrageous addition to the food
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
