BOOK REVIEWS
I love cookbooks, because they are telepathic; a direct link to the minds who thought it wise to pen their experiences.
Reading recipes is exploring the past, and bringing those sights and smells into existence (and adjusting to suit the needs of my family!) is one of my core passions.
I hope you’ll find my book reviews informative and enlightening, from my kitchen to yours!
The Smoothies Bible
September is the month to get back into routines…kids off to school, work schedules back on track after the summer hiatus and with that daily
Out of Old Nova Scotia Kitchens
Out of Old Nova Scotia Kitchens by Marie Nightingale is a gem among regional cookbooks — more than just a collection of recipes, it’s a
Mouthwatering Sauerkraut
Every Eastern European family had a crock of sauerkraut in the corner of the kitchen that made it on every dinner plate. If you’ve ever
The Butcher, the Baker, the Wine and Cheese Maker by the Sea
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
West: The Cookbook
Nestled in the heart of Vancouver, the restaurant West once stood as a beacon of contemporary regional cooking—and its cookbook delivers on that acclaim. Authored
Viva La Lobster
In Viva La Lobster, acclaimed chef Grant MacPherson takes one of Canada’s most iconic ingredients and gives it a fresh, thrilling, and often unexpected spotlight.
Small Pies, Big Flavor
“Small Pies, Big Flavor” by Helen Nugent of @batterednbaked is a delightful testament to gourmet creativity in bite‑sized form. Nugent first reinforces why her Instagram fame
The Prince Edward Island Cookbook
The Prince Edward Island Cookbook by Joanie Sutton is a delightful culinary love letter to PEI, marrying fresh local flavours with beautiful imagery in just
The Wild West Cookbook
There’s something undeniably seductive about down‑home comfort food served with a side of cowboy lore, and Cinda Chavich’s The Wild West Cookbook: Cowboy Comfort Food is a
Awesome Ice Pops
Summer’s anthem for DIY dessert lovers is unmistakably Awesome Ice Pops by Andrew Chase. This vibrant cookbook—a 176‑page treasure—delivers exactly what it promises: over 70
Out of Nova Scotia Gardens
Marie Nightingale’s Out of Nova Scotia Gardens: Delicious, Nutritious Vegetable Recipes is a heartfelt tribute to the bounty of Atlantic Canada’s soil, offering more than
Spicing Up the Cariboo
Spicing Up the Cariboo: Characters, Cultures & Cuisines of the Cariboo Chilcotin, authored by Margaret-Anne Enders, Marilyn Livingston, Tom Salley, and Bettina Schoen, is a