Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering adventure like no other! I recently stumbled upon a remarkable book that will transport you to 156 countries across all seven continents. It’s called “Ants in My Pants” by the incredible Joyce Perrin, a true travel enthusiast. https://www.joyceperrin.com/ Joyce’s journey began after leaving her role as a CEO […]
Should you be day tripping through Saskatchewan or want to explore some foodie places off the beaten track while driving through the province, you’ll need this definitive guide to Saskatchewan’s food artisans. The book was created by writer and columnist Jenn Sharp as she got in her car with photographer Richard Marjan and travelled throughout
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Prince Edward County is located in southern Ontario, east of Toronto and west of Kingston, south of Highway 401. With easy access off the highway, you’re a short drive to beaches, wineries and farmers’ food stands. Having moved from Scarborough to the top of Lake Scugog, we were always considered city people, not locals, even
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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