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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Our cookbook this week explores Acadian cuisine so its fitting that we look at Jan Feduck’s Dining Out With History: At Atlantic Canada’s Historic Sites…an irresistible fusion of travel, culture, and cuisine. This book is more than just a guide—it’s a celebration of the communities and food traditions that shaped Atlantic Canada, all delivered with
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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
Our culinary road trip takes us to cowboy town with its own stampede. If you’re heading to Calgary this summer, pick up Calgary Eats: Signature Recipes from the City’s Best Restaurants and Bars by Gail Norton and Karen Ralph…a culinary treasure trove that brilliantly captures the vibrant food scene of this fun town. The cookbook,
We continue our summer foodie road trip by exploring Vancouver’s culinary landscape through Vancouver Eats: Signature Recipes from the City’s Best Restaurants by Joanne Sasvari. Vancouver, a city celebrated for its diverse culinary scene, has long been a destination for food enthusiasts seeking unique flavors and innovative dishes. In Vancouver Eats, Joanne Sasvari takes readers
Ever since I read Jane Christmas’ What the Psychic Told the Pilgrim and watched Martin Sheen (celebrity crush!) in The Way, I’ve become immensely curious about the Camino pilgrimage. So I delived into Lindy Mechefske‘s Walk, Eat, Repeat: Culinary Adventure on the Camino de Santiago, a delightful fusion of travelogue and cookbook, chronicling her gastronomic
