China doesn’t just feed you — it overwhelms you in the best possible way. During our 11-day journey through Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Beijing with WeChina Vacation, travel quickly became less about sightseeing and more about tasting our way through one of the world’s great food cultures. Each destination layered new flavors, textures, and traditions […]
Jennifer Schell’s The Butcher, the Baker, the Wine and Cheese Maker by the Sea is an exquisitely curated tribute to the vibrant food culture of British Columbia’s coast. Serving as the sequel to her Okanagan‑focused book – this edition shifts its lens westward—from vineyards and orchards to sea farms, fishers, foragers, and food artisans along the
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Food Artisans of the Okanagan: Your Guide to the Best Locally Crafted Fare by Jennifer Cockrall-King is an irresistible celebration of British Columbia’s fertile Okanagan Valley, and a meticulously curated roadmap to over 125 of the region’s most passionate producers—from chocolatiers and cheesemakers to foragers, brewers, chefs and farmers. Organized by geography (North, Central, South
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In County Social: Vignettes from Prince Edward County’s Craft Drinkmakers, Natalie Wollenberg and Leigh Nash invite readers into the dynamic, delicious world of PEC’s booming craft‑drink scene. The book is both a visual feast and a heartfelt tribute to the people behind the bottles—wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries alike. What makes County Social genuinely come
In mmm… Manitoba: The Stories Behind the Foods We Eat, authors Kimberley Moore and Janis Thiessen serve up a rich tapestry of Manitoba’s culinary heritage, blending oral histories, recipes, and cultural analysis into a compelling narrative. Their journey began in 2018 with the innovative Manitoba Food History Project, where they transformed a food truck into
Moira Peters and Craig Pinhey have crafted an impressive and passionately written celebration of one of Canada’s most exciting and rapidly developing wine regions. Co-authored by two of Atlantic Canada’s foremost wine voices—Peters, a seasoned journalist and drinks writer, and Pinhey, a respected vintner and marketer—the book blends practical insights with infectious enthusiasm, while the visuals by
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Naomi Duguid’s Taste of Persia: A Cook’s Travels Through Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Kurdistan is more than just a cookbook—it’s a beautifully woven tapestry of culture, history, and the deep connection between food and identity. Duguid, an expert in exploring the intersection of cuisine and heritage, takes readers on a journey through the diverse
The Okanagan Valley, renowned for its lush vineyards, fertile orchards, and stunning landscapes, now finds its gastronomic soul captured in the vibrant pages of Okanagan Eats by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari. This cookbook is not just a collection of recipes; it’s a culinary journey through one of Canada’s most bountiful regions, offering readers a
We’re in the Okanagon this week on our culinary road trip and to assist you on your journey, we want you to find the perfect wine to accompany your local meal. In The Sipster’s Pocket Guide to 50 Must-Try BC Wines: Volume 3, author Luke Whittall delivers another stellar addition to his series, guiding both
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Our summer road trip takes us throughout the island of Vancouver and the vast allure of the Salish Sea. In the ever-evolving world of gastronomy, cookbooks play a vital role in preserving and sharing culinary traditions and innovations. Island Eats: Signature Chefs’ Recipes from Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea, authored by Dawn Postnikoff and
