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!

What’s For Supper?
As someone who craves recipes cooked with both warmth and authenticity, What’s for Supper: Home-Cooked Meals from Bonita’s Kitchen to Yours is a heartwarming journey

Soups & Stews Just Like Oma
There’s something timeless about a pot of soup simmering on the stove. It invites us to slow down, breathe in the aroma, and remember the

The Garlic Companion
The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves, is a sensory-rich invitation to savor garlic in every imaginable form. This is not just a cookbook—it’s a beautiful

250 Home Preserving Favorites
In a world where convenience often takes precedence, there’s something incredibly satisfying about preserving the flavors of nature’s bounty to enjoy year-round. Yvonne Tremblay’s book,

The Deerholme Mushroom Cookbook
Worthy of a place on any mushroom lover’s shelf, The Deerholme Mushroom Cookbook: From Foraging to Feasting by Bill Jones is more than just a

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