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!
Honey
Honey, an ingredient as old as time, is a staple in many of our kitchens. The foodies in this country have explored the many varieties
Culinary Herbs
Its time to plan your garden and what you’ll want to yield later this summer. Along with the traditional seeds, include some herbs that you
Gastro Grilling
Spring is here and it’s time to brush off the winter blues with cleaning up the barbecue and entertaining outdoors. To get you started, BBQ
Titantic – The Cookbook
The Titanic met its demise on April 15, 1912 – 110 years ago. Much has been written about its shipwreck and movies have had great
Seven Seasons on Stowel Lake Farm
What images conjure up when thinking about communal living? Hippies? Cults? Closed religious communities? Stowel Lake Farms is none of them: it’s a family farm
Chuck’s Day Off
Have you wondered what the restaurant industry looks like behind the scenes? Chuck Hughes, restauranteur and media icon, gives us an inside look at the
Food Culture Place
Funny how life comes full circle when it comes to food. I grew up on pickled herring and dark rye bread. Our grocery budget was
You Gotta Eat Here Too!
I love watching John Catucci bring his humour to the kitchens of restaurants in the You Gotta Eat Here series. I wasn’t crazy about his
Cooking Country Style
If you’re looking for a great cookbook to introduce your children or young people to cooking, this is the one for you! Or if you
Dietitians of Canada Cook!
March is national nutrition month and we wanted to share the best cookbook on the subject: Dietitians of Canada Cook! We’re here to dispel the
A Taste of Acadie
This fascinating book by Marielle Cormier-Boudreau and Melvin Gallant is much more than recipes. The authors researched the cooking (and culture) of the Acadian people
Best of Bridge Kitchen Simple
What better way to spend your day in the mid-1970’s but to get together with friends for a game of bridge. Housewives were still looking