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!

Food That Really Schmecks
Food That Really Schmecks: Mennonite Country Cooking by Edna Staebler is more than just a cookbook; it is a culinary journey into the heart of

Atlantic Seafood
Welcome foodies and seafood enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a delightful culinary journey through the Maritimes with Atlantic Seafood by renowned Chef Michael Howell, a

Calgary Eats
Our culinary road trip takes us to cowboy town with its own stampede If you’re heading to Calgary this summer, pick up Calgary Eats: Signature

The Urban Homesteading Cookbook
Our culinary road trip takes us to the city this week with The Urban Homesteading Cookbook: Forage, Farm, Ferment and Feast for a Better World

Garde Manger
We head to Quebec this week on our culinary road trip, and first stop is Chuck Hughes’ restaurant, Garde Manger. https://www.gardemanger.ca/ I picked up a

The Almighty Cod
The cookbook The Almighty Cod: More Than Just Fish and Chips by Jennifer Leigh Hill delves into the world of Atlantic cod, highlighting its significance

Vancouver Eats
We continue our summer foodie road trip by exploring Vancouver’s culinary landscape through Vancouver Eats: Signature Recipes from the City’s Best Restaurants by Joanne Sasvari.

Heydays at the June Motel
We’re going on a culinary road trip this summer, exploring local and regional flavours throughout our great country. First stop: Sauble Beach, Ontario. As the

The Big Book of Barbecue on Your Pellet Grill
Barbecue enthusiasts, rejoice! Paula Stachyra’s The Big Book of Barbecue on Your Pellet Grill: 200 Showstopping Recipes for Sizzling Steaks, Juicy Brisket, Wood-Fired Seafood and

Mad Love
Lots of cookbooks promise culinary excellence but Mad Love: Big Flavors Made to Share, from South Asia to the West Indies–A Cookbook by Chef Devan

Best of Bridge: 5-Ingredient Cooking
In the bustling rhythm of modern life, the notion of preparing sumptuous meals often feels like a distant dream. Enter Best of Bridge: 5-Ingredient Cooking

Matty Matheson: A Cookbook
Embarking on a culinary adventure often requires more than just recipes; it necessitates personality, passion, and a genuine love for food. Matty Matheson, a renowned