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The Last Schmaltz

The Last Schmaltz

A Very Serious Cookbook

by Anthony Rose & Chris Johns

“Funny, edgy, a bit hectic, and deeply personal . . . captures both the quirky kitsch and familial warmth exuded at Rose’s restaurants.” —Tabl …

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Earth to Table Every Day

Earth to Table Every Day

Cooking with Good Ingredients Through the Seasons

by Jeff Crump & Bettina Schormann

"The delicate and important relationship between a chef and the land is the story of Earth to Table Every Day. Crump and Schormann’s uncompromising …

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The Scent of Pomegranates and Rose Water

The Scent of Pomegranates and Rose Water

Reviving the Beautiful Food Traditions of Syria

by Habeeb Salloum; Muna Salloum & Leila Salloum Elias

At a time when the glorious cuisine of Syria is becoming a recognized taste on the lips of North Americans, here comes a book to carry all of those f …

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Ship to Shore

Ship to Shore

Straight Talk from the Seafood Counter

by John Bil

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For the Love of Cheese

For the Love of Cheese

Recipes and Wisdom from the Cheese Boutique

by Afrim Pristine

Praise for Afrim Pristine and For the Love of Cheese
“The world’s most accomplished young cheesemonger spills everything he knows about what’s …

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Best of Bridge Weekday Suppers

Best of Bridge Weekday Suppers

All-New Easy Everyday Recipes

by Emily Richards & Sylvia Kong

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On Boards

On Boards

Simple & Inspiring Recipe Ideas to Share at Every Gathering

by Lisa Dawn Bolton

PRAISE FOR LISA DAWN BOLTON

"[Lisa Bolton] knows all about making food look gorgeous. . . she gives out advice that is both practical and inspiring, m …

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Freshly Picked

Freshly Picked

A Locavore's Love Affair with BC's Bounty

by Jane Reid

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Vancouver Eats

Vancouver Eats

Signature Recipes from the City's Best Restaurants

by Joanne Sasvari
photographs by Kevin Clark

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The Noma Guide to Fermentation

The Noma Guide to Fermentation

Including koji, kombuchas, shoyus, misos, vinegars, garums, lacto-ferments, and black fruits and vegetables

by René Redzepi & David Zilber

“A significant [marker of] culinary culture. . . . A fresh set of transformative cooking fundamentals, one in which misos, shoyus, magic molds call …

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The Make-Ahead Sauce Solution

The Make-Ahead Sauce Solution

Elevate Your Everyday Meals with 61 Freezer-Friendly Sauces

by Elisabeth Bailey

“Finally, an easy, approachable answer to solving the age-old “what’s for dinner?” dilemma. No need to spend precious weekend hours prepping m …

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Tea

Tea

History, Terroirs, Varieties

by Kevin Gascoyne; Jasmin Desharnais & Francois Marchand

[Review for previous edition:] This book is quite impressive, well researched, and complete with numerous photographs illustrating the beauty and wond …

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Bottom of the Pot

Bottom of the Pot

Persian Recipes and Stories

by Naz Deravian

"In her debut cookbookBottom of the Pot,Naz Deravian brings us right to her table, and to all the tables that have informed hers. Every bit of writing …

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The Oyster Companion

The Oyster Companion

A Field Guide

by Patrick McMurray

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Some Good

Some Good

by Jessica Mitton

“Taking authentic Newfoundland recipes and reimagining them as healthier versions of themselves, while still honouring their roots, seems like an im …

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Off the Hook

Off the Hook

Essential West Coast Seafood Recipes

by DL Acken & Aurelia Louvet

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Food Artisans of Alberta

Food Artisans of Alberta

Your Trail Guide to the Best Locally Crafted Fare

by Karen Anderson & Matilde Sanchez-Turri

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DIY Kombucha

DIY Kombucha

Sparkling Homebrews Made Easy

by Andrea Potter

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The Fondue Bible

The Fondue Bible

The 200 Best Recipes

by Ilana Simon

[Review of previous edition:] If you've never done this type of cooking before, fear not, there are fon-do's and fon-don'ts that will help make the ex …

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Seven Seasons on Stowel Lake Farm

Seven Seasons on Stowel Lake Farm

Stories and Recipes that Nourish Community

by Lisa Lloyd; Elizabeth Young; Haidee Hart & Jennifer Lloyd
foreword by Michael Ableman

'This captivating story of a year on the farm with recipes is very seductive. Communal life has never seemed so attractive. The recipes, which evoke t …

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Ricardo: Ultimate Slow Cooker

Ricardo: Ultimate Slow Cooker

by Ricardo Larrivée

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Cooking in Color: Vibrant, Delicious, Beautiful Food

Cooking in Color: Vibrant, Delicious, Beautiful Food

Adrian Harris and Jeremy Inglett of The Food Gays

by Adrian Harris & Jeremy Inglett

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Brunch Life

Brunch Life

Comfort Classics and More for the Best Meal of the Day

by Matt Basile & Kyla Zanardi

"Need a reason to get out of bed in the morning? With this tasty book in hand you won’t be able to get to sleep as you imagine all the fun flavours …

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Eating Culture

Eating Culture

An Anthropological Guide to Food, Second Edition

by Gillian Crowther

“It is written in a clear and comprehensible manner for those interested in food studies, not only from an anthropological perspective, but also enc …

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The Last Schmaltz
Earth to Table Every Day
The Scent of Pomegranates and Rose Water
Ship to Shore
For the Love of Cheese
Best of Bridge Weekday Suppers
On Boards
Freshly Picked
Vancouver Eats
The Noma Guide to Fermentation
The Make-Ahead Sauce Solution
Tea
Bottom of the Pot
The Oyster Companion
Some Good
Off the Hook
Food Artisans of Alberta
DIY Kombucha
The Fondue Bible
Seven Seasons on Stowel Lake Farm
Ricardo: Ultimate Slow Cooker
Cooking in Color: Vibrant, Delicious, Beautiful Food
Brunch Life
Eating Culture
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Five Perfect Picture Books for October

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The days are growing shorter, but the books have never better. These titles will bring you a bit of spooky, some autumn leaves, a zombie prince, and other great ideas about how to find a place for yourself in the world. 

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Lesley Crewe: Books for Difficult Times and Ordinary Moments

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Books whose presences are "reassuring, like having a lamp in the window." 

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Rooster Town: The History of an Urban Métis Community

By Kerry Clare

Evelyn Peters shares other work that explore the important colonial history of First Nations and Métis communities within urban areas in Canada. 

Giller Prize 2018 Special Series: The Chat with Sheila Heti

Giller Prize 2018 Special Series: The Chat with Sheila Heti

By Trevor Corkum

We kick off our annual Scotiabank Giller Prize edition of The Chat in conversation with Sheila Heti, author of the novel Motherhood.

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Notes From a Children's Librarian: Books on Biodiversity

By Kerry Clare

Books complementing the Grade 6 Biodiversity unit. 

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Sally Ito on The Emperor's Orphans and Family History

By Kerry Clare

Sally Ito on the family histories that inspired her as she wrote her new book of creative nonfiction. 

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