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!

Cooking With Bear review
Award winning author Deborah Hodge was born in Moose Jaw SK and now lives with her family in Vancouver BC. Her dedication to children’s literature

Aug 30, 2021 – Book Review
As the summer slowly gives way to fall routines and hopefully people going back to workplaces and school, its time to think about lunches and

Russian Cuisine book review
Russian cuisine is near and dear to my family. With a Polish-Russian influence on my mom’s side, and Russian-Mongolian influence from my dad, our European

Bisous and Brioche
Classic French Recipes and Family Favorites from a Life in France French cuisine has intimidated home cooks thanks to the influence of Julia Child and

Sexy AF Spirits Recipe Book
Want to treat yourself or guests to a delightful cocktail at home like a professional mixologist while enjoying alcohol-free cocktails? Take a look at this

At Home with Lynn Crawford
Every Canadian foodie knows Lynn Crawford – her contribution to the culinary scene in Canada is extensive. Award winning cookbooks, television shows and restaurants, Chef

German Meals at Oma’s
Quick and easy: that’s my goal. Wunderbar food: that’s the result! https://www.quick-german-recipes.com/ Many of us think of German food as schnitzel and sausages, but Oma

Tastes from Home: Recipes from the Refugee Community
UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future

Cooking in Color
Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best Innovative Book from Canada With fresh vegetables in season, check out your local farmer’s markets to support

Outdoor Cooking from Tide’s Table
Tis the season for backyard barbecues, camp fires and eating outdoors. And if you’re tired of the same old recipes and want to try some

“Fight Fire with Food” review
I usually shy away from books that are disease-specific. That being said, many of these cookbooks also have the best healthy recipes that are fresh,

“Fiber Boost” review
Amy and I met many moons ago when she taught some classes at the cooking school I was running. We were just on the cusp