CANADIANS + FOOD

What lies behind the development of recipes and research into different cultures’ food and traditions? Researchers Hannah Tait Neufeld and Elizabeth Finnis wanted to explore these worlds and provide context on how dishes and recipes become embraced by both the home cook and professional chefs through a cultural lens. To do that, they implored some […]

What ingredient is more quintessential than Quebec’s maple syrup? When I worked in the school system, we would take bus loads of kids to Quebec City and one of the excursions was always to a sugar shack. The experience made me fall in love with not only Quebec City but the people, beauty and food

Catherine Emily Calbeck was born in 1788 in Charlottetown PEI into an upscale household that played a prominent role in early Canadiana.  She went on to marry Peter Dalgairns who whisked Catherine away to his beloved Scotland and Catherine was forever thought to be a Scot herself. It was here that she wrote her infamous The

What do you get when you combine the experience of a teacher, engineer and triathlete? Why, Chiamigos, of course!  And if you’re looking to eat healthier but have a busy lifestyle, Chiamigos has the solution for both…a breakfast cereal or late-night snack, the Chia pudding mix will fill you up while knowing you’re consuming a

Want to introduce your budding chefs to Caribbean food? Start with an inspiring story about a little girl’s experience in the kitchen and her struggles and perseverance that ultimately produces a wonderful meal.  Granny’s Kitchen is author Sadé Smith’s debut children’s book where she portrays a little girl, Shelly-Ann, learning to replicate her grandmother’s familiar

Meet author Peter Robinson…a Canadian/British author that has some serious writing experience on his resume. I’ve read every book in the Inspector Banks series and always have the next installment on my book store’s wish list.  And when the 27th book, Not Dark Yet, came out in 2021, it was at the top of my

Photo credit:  https://vancouverisland.travel/ Victoria With his background in high-end and Michelin-star European restaurants, Chef Dan Hayes, aka The London Chef, is a classically-trained chef, world-class educator, and co-host of the beloved series Moosemeat & Marmalade, which airs in three languages around the world. The Cooking School is a virtual offering that builds on Dan’s record

Above photo credit: Tourism PEI/Paul Baglole Foodies’ favourite time to travel throughout Prince Edward Island is in the fall when festivals and experiences are happening all over the island. Be sure to pay a visit to this amazing province chock full of culinary experiences!  https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/culinary From May 1st to October 31st, join Orwell Corner Historic

Since we’re reviewing a cookbook from Ottawa, I thought it would be fun to highlight the work of an author that sets his Angus series in the political capital.  Along with the series, Terry has released some wonderful stand-alone novels as well. We first hear of Daniel and his Scottish political side-kick Angus in The

This summer at Canadian Cookbooks, we’re exploring culinary travel throughout our great country.  Alberta is a must on any foodie’s list to discover local and regional cuisine.  And what easier way to do that but to tuck this book under your arm and use the experts’ knowledge of their province: Karen Anderson and Matilde Sanchez-Turri.