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!
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
Sweet Potato Mania
I’m a huge sweet potato fan so was thrilled to find this cookbook by Brita Housez. Packed with great information about this tubular vegetable, and
Cook More, Waste Less
Since many people have rediscovered their kitchens over the past few years, there has been an uptick in the amount of food waste heading to
Tunes and Wooden Spoons
The pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, but I love the story of Mary Janet’s response to the isolation we all experienced. Prompted