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!

Live Well Collection
From the kitchen of Chef Shauna Versloot and the camera of photographer Alieska Robles, this delightful book of inspiration and food will start you on

The Olive Oil & Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook
Did you receive specialty oils and vinegars for Christmas and now a little perplexed on how to use them? We have the perfect solution for

The Easy Eating Diet Cookbook
It’s January and we all resolve to eat healthier – at least for the first while before falling off the diet wagon. Diets are a

share: Delicious Dishes from FoodShare and Friends
As we come out of the holiday eating binges that many of us enjoy, we turn the page to a new year and remember that

The Food Doula Cookbook
Expecting a baby in 2023? You’ll want to grab a copy of this book and keep it handy throughout your pregnancy. Author Lindsay Taylor holds

Today’s Everyday Slow Cooker
During the holiday cooking extravaganza, utilizing all the tools at our disposal in the kitchen is key to keeping your sanity intact. Donna-Marie Pye, author

Truly Tantalizing Canadian Cuisine
I met author Deb Rankine while running cooking schools for Loblaws and Deb was a welcomed instructor. Thanks to our mutual friend and pastry chef

Best of Bridge Everyday Celebrations
With the holidays approaching, we all need inspiration to put something familiar yet a little different in front of our guests. In our house, special

The Artful Pie Project
Are you intimidated of making pies from scratch knowing your pastry falls short of that dream pie of your childhood? Don’t despair…Denise Marchessault holds your

Ship to Shore: Straight Talk from the Seafood Counter
Looking for a handy guide to seafood available in Canada, look no further than this extensive peek behind the seafood counter in your local store.

Newfoundland’s Best Breakfasts and Brunch
Jennifer Leigh Hill was first introduced to Newfoundland via a decommissioned Russian spy boat and later came back in her Class C RV to bounce

Little Critics
What Canada’s chefs cook for kids…and that kids will actually eat. This book is a compilation of recipes from chefs across Canada contributing their dishes