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Unicorn Food

Rainbow Treats and Colorful Creations to Enjoy and Admire

by Cayla Gallagher

"With a sweet tooth as big as my entire mouth, I am a huge fan of goodies! And there is no one who has a better handle on making sweets look as fun a …

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Sweet Bake Shop

Delightful Desserts for the Sweetest of Occasions

by Tessa Sam

“These treats bear Tessa’s whimsical touch — every cake slice, cupcake and icing swirl photographed is pure perfection.” Tessa Huff, author o …

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Awesome Ancient Grains and Seeds

A Garden-to-Kitchen Guide, Includes 50 Vegetarian Recipes

by Dan Jason & Michele Genest

Jason and Genest give you the power to control what is on your plate, with both quality nutrition and great satisfaction in this comprehensive DIY sur …

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The Chickpea Revolution Cookbook

85 Plant-Based Recipes for a Healthier Planet and a Healthier You

by Heather Lawless & Jen Mulqueen

"If you thought chickpeas were boring, be prepared to be stunned. As a fellow chickpea enthusiast, I can relate to the love for the mighty bean, howev …

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The Wickaninnish Cookbook

Rustic Elegance on Nature's Edge

by Wickaninnish Inn

“The Pointe restaurant at the Wickaninnish Inn was the catalyst [behind the food scene] in Tofino. Back when it opened in 1996, local, seasonal eat …

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Eating Local in the Fraser Valley

A Food-Lover's Guide, Featuring Over 70 Recipes from Farmers, Producers, and Chefs

by Angie Quaale

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The Great Shellfish Cookbook

From Sea to Table: More than 100 Recipes to Cook at Home

by Matt Dean Pettit

Praise for The Great Lobster Cookbook:
"Everything you'll ever want to know about buying, cooking and serving lobster [...]." --The Globe and Mail

Adv …

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From the Kitchens of YamChops North America's Original Vegan Butcher Shop

Mind-Blowing Plant-Based Meat Substitutions

by Michael Abramson

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Hot for Food Vegan Comfort Classics

101 Recipes to Feed Your Face

by Lauren Toyota

"[Toyota] deep-fries with abandon and crafts cartoony hand pies festooned with rainbow sprinkles. In contrast to 'clean eating' missives, this is plan …

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Best Before

The Evolution and Future of Processed Food

by Nicola Temple

"A thoroughly researched, well-written account." -Kirkus

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Feeding My Mother

Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as My Mom Lives with Memory Loss

by Jann Arden

“[H]onest, humorous and inspirational. . . . Immerse yourself in [Arden’s] story and you’ll be mesmerized and inspired by the sunny outlook she’ …

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The Complete Plate

120 Recipes - 30 Meal Plans - A Stronger, Healthier, and Happier You

by Lauren Klukas
contributions by Ashlee Gillespie & Janine Elenko

"Lauren teaches confidence in the kitchen and makes food fun again!The Complete Plate is a must-have for anyone who wants to revamp their nutrition!"

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100 Million Years of Food

What Our Ancestors Ate and Why It Matters Today

by Stephen Le

“This deliciously entertaining book will help you to enjoy eating your food, to enjoy thinking about your food, and to stay healthy.” —Jared Di …

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On the Blog

Shelf Talkers: Let's Get Bold and Call These Spring Reads

By Rob Wiersema

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. After a winter that was starting to seem Narnia-like in its duration, it seems as if spring has finally arrived for much of the country. Patios are filling up, convertibles are cruising the streets, and shorts and sundresses are making their annual rea …

Memoirists' Roundtable

By Kerry Clare

7 authors on the challenges and pleasures of turning real life into story.

Sarah Selecky: Permission to Write Beyond

By Kerry Clare

"...a writer perfectly attuned to the music of the present moment.”

Notes from a Children's Librarian: Rocks and Minerals

By Kerry Clare

Nonfiction, picture books, and novels that support the Grade 4 curriculum.

Shelf Talkers: Slap On the Sunscreen and Dive Into a Book

By Rob Wiersema

Slather up with sunscreen (don’t miss the back of your neck—if you’re bent over a book, you will burn there, and it’s a very tender spot. Take my word for it.), stake out your patch of shade, …

From Here to There: Melissa Kuipers, Sue Bedford, and Shekhar Paleja

By Kerry Clare

A conversation about home and travel, genre—and almost getting killed by a stingray.

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