The Stephen Leacock Associates are the guardians of the legacy of Canada's legendary humourist (and economist), Stephen Leacock. Each spring, in Orillia (the mythic Mariposa nestled on the shores of Lake Couchiching), the Associates host the annual Leacock Prize for Humour on Leacock's estate -- an event marked by laughter and the warmth of Mariposan hospitality. The Mariposa Cookbook is an entertaining and delicious collection of recipes and stories by former Leacock Prize-winners and the Leaco...
This book is organized by wine variety, from light and lively Gamay Noir to herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc, full-bloodied Merlot and much more. Each chapter begins with a description of the wine, followed by seasonal menus complete with detailed ingredients lists, thorough explanations of techniques and easy-to-follow instructions. Accompanied by 100 beautiful photographs and the author's wit and wisdom from years of international culinary experience, Recipes from Wine Country teaches the art of fin...
"The history of the Acadian culinary tradition, with recipes from the past and present."--
Deeply evocative of the San Juan Islands, the recipes and ingredients of Christina's Cookbook give readers a flavorful tour through all of the area's eddies, bays, and gardens. Just for starters, readers can try recipes for Crab Fondue and Fennel Breadsticks, Mussels with Garden Lilies and Curry, or Singing Scallops with Sweet Cicely and Cider. Add to this a side dish of charming tales and worldwide adventures, and the innovative recipes become all the more enticing. Roasted Halibut comes with a...
British Columbia's famed Okanagan Valley boasts rich, fertile soil, endless days of summer sun, and a pristine lake fed by pure mountain streams. This magical combination makes it home to some of the most delicious fruit in the world. The BC Tree Fruits cooperative is owned by more than 500 local grower families, and their apples, peaches, pears, cherries, and other fruits are sought out by thousands every season. This beautiful cookbook by Canadian bestselling author Julie Van Rosendaal is a c...
Celebrity chef and TV host Chuck Hughes shares sure-fire advice and 85 of his favourite recipes to cook at home for friends and family. These days, cooking at home is a top priority for beloved chef and TV host Chuck Hughes. Compared to the hectic pace of his restaurant—where cooking on the line requires lightning speed and expert precision—cooking at home is all about taking things slow, having a good playlist, and knowing a few sure-fire techniques to make meals quick and easy, especially dur...
Instant National Bestseller! House & Home's Cookbook of the Month! Feast on this delicious collection of farm- and family-favourite recipes from the beloved Krause Berry Farms, which has been a Fraser Valley destination for 50 years thanks to its incredible berries, vegetables, pies, waffles, and more. In the decades since its beginnings as a single acre of strawberries, Krause Berry Farms has flourished under the care and passion of the Krause family. With their unwavering commitment to ethic...
Plenty of people talk about farm-to-table dining these days. But on Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands, it’s truly a way of life. And why not, when there is so much abundance to choose from? From the Comox Valley to the Cowichan to Salt Spring Island, you’ll find everything from truffles to tea, passion fruit to Pinot Noir, water buffalo to the most delicately briny oysters. Island Eats is a tribute to the vibrant food culture of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands and the ce...
In the 1920s, Habeeb Salloum's parents left behind the orchards and vineyards of French-occupied Syria to seek a new life on the windswept, drought-stricken Canadian prairies. With recollections that show the grit and improvisation of early Syrian pioneers, Arab Cooking on a Prairie Homestead demonstrates Salloum's love of traditional Arab cuisine. By growing "exotic" crops brought from their country of origin--such as lentils, chickpeas, and bulgur--the Salloums survived the Dust Bowl condition...
TASTE CANADA AWARDS GOLD WINNER AND NATIONAL BESTSELLER Beloved home cook, television star, and bestselling author Mary Berg is back with 100 seasonal recipes to inspire your year and delight your palate. For Mary, cooking meals to enjoy with family is a constant source of joy, no matter the day or time of year. But as for what those meals include? Well, that’s what makes it fun. As the seasons change, so does the food Mary craves and cooks. Sometimes it’s based on what’s available at the farm...
flavours of Prince Edward Island
by Jeff McCourt, Allan Williams, and Austin Clement
The Complete Canadian Living Baking Book: The Essentials of Home Baking
by Elizabeth Baird
Today's Menu Has Two Choices TAKE IT or LEAVE IT
by Happy Oak Tree Journals
The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries
by Davin de Kergommeaux and Blair Phillips
Shortlisted for the 2021 Gourmand Award for Best in the World - Drink Culture! From award-winning author of Canadian Whisky, Davin de Kergommeaux, comes a definitive guide to over 200 distilleries across Canada and the array of spirits they make. The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries is an indispensable guide to the past, present and future of Canada's distilleries. Written by bona fide Canadian spirits expert Davin de Kergommeaux, this book covers more than 200 of the most exciting...
The Food Lover's Guide to Alberta (Non Fiction)
by Mary Bailey and Judy Schultz
Using her esoteric knowledge of food and her love of the island s colourful locals, Susan Musgrave introduces readers to the remote British Columbian island of Haida Gwaii. With her good humour and incisive wit, she tells stories from her time living on the island and the people who live there. She shares recipes of the delicious food she makes at her guest house and how to forage for and cook with local ingredients. This book offers a unique take on food that could only be developed living on a...