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Dutch Feast

Dutch Feast

by Emily Wight

Dutch Feast is a recipe collection and also a passport -- into a cuisine and culture that has not gotten its due. Emily Wright is a charming guide to …

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First, We Brunch

First, We Brunch

Recipes and Stories from Victoria’s Best-Loved Breakfast Joints

by Rebecca Wellman

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Three Times a Day: Simple and Stylish

Three Times a Day: Simple and Stylish

Simple and Stylish

by Marilou
photographs by Alexandre Champagne

PRAISE FOR THREE TIMES A DAY:

HEATHER’S PICK

“Food is culture. Food is nutrition. Food is friendship. . . . In this book, food is a gift.” — Met …

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Zingerman's Bakehouse

Zingerman's Bakehouse

by Amy Emberling & Frank Carollo
photographs by Antonis Achilleos

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The Edgy Veg

The Edgy Veg

138 Carnivore-Approved Vegan Recipes

by Candice Hutchings & James Aita

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Sustenance

Sustenance

Writers from BC and Beyond on the Subject of Food

edited by Rachel Rose

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Nova Scotia Cookery, Then and Now:

Nova Scotia Cookery, Then and Now:

Modern Interpretations of Heritage Recipes

edited by Valerie Mansour

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Cooking with the Wolfman

Cooking with the Wolfman

Indigenous Fusion

by David Wolfman & Marlene Finn

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Apron Strings

Apron Strings

Navigating Food and Family in France, Italy, and China

by Jan Wong

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Farm to Chef

Farm to Chef

Cooking Through the Seasons

by Lynn Crawford

"Lynn Crawford's Farm to Chef harnesses the seasons and makes them into feasts of contemporary cuisine. She is a Canadian icon showing you the beauty …

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Snacks

Snacks

A Canadian Food History

by Janis Thiessen

“Thiessen’s book is a lively and revelatory work of food history. It’s also an antidote to much of the moralistic writing on these so-called ‘ …

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The Cultured Cook

The Cultured Cook

Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life

by Michelle Schoffro Cook

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The Redpath Canadian Bake Book

The Redpath Canadian Bake Book

Over 200 Delectable Recipes for Cakes, Breads, Desserts and More

by Redpath Sugar Ltd.

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The Simple Bites Kitchen

The Simple Bites Kitchen

Nourishing Whole Food Recipes for Every Day

by Aimee Wimbush-Bourque

"Aimée Wimbush-Bourque has the remarkable ability to capture the vital, bustling energy of her home into every recipe she writes. In The Simple Bites …

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Les Faux Bourgeois

Les Faux Bourgeois

by Andreas Seppelt

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How to Cake It

How to Cake It

A Cakebook

by Yolanda Gampp

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Instant Pot Miracle

Instant Pot Miracle

From Gourmet to Everyday, 175 Must-Have Recipes

by The Editors at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Duchess Bake Shop

Duchess Bake Shop

French-Inspired Recipes from Our Bakery to Your Home

by Giselle Courteau

Praise for Previous Edition:
 • "The patisserie's self-published cookbook is just as meticulous, stunning and appetizing as the pastries it shows u …

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Fuss-Free Vegan

Fuss-Free Vegan

101 Everyday Comfort Food Favorites, Veganized

by Sam Turnbull

Advance Praise for Fuss-Free Vegan:
 
“Sam Turnbull has done it all! Mouthwatering easy-to-follow recipes that will work for any cook. There are …

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The Overcast's Guide to Beers of Newfoundland

The Overcast's Guide to Beers of Newfoundland

by The Overcast

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Lure

Lure

Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the West Coast

by Ned Bell & Valerie Howes

“These pages offer a welcome glimpse into the creative mind of a chef whose spirited dishes sing of the seasons and praise the products that make th …

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The Soup Sisters Family Cookbook

The Soup Sisters Family Cookbook

More than 100 Family-friendly Recipes to Make and Share with Kids of All Ages

edited by Sharon Hapton & Gwendolyn Richards

“Soup Sisters has a unique and simple way of showing kindness in the world: by delivering soup to shelters across North America. I am proud to shar …

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Parties & Potluck Entertaining

Parties & Potluck Entertaining

by Jean Paré & James Darcy

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Dolce Famiglia

Dolce Famiglia

by David Rocco

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100 Classic Gluten-Free Comfort Food Recipes

100 Classic Gluten-Free Comfort Food Recipes

by Donna Washburn & Heather Butt

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Canadian Whisky, Second Edition

Canadian Whisky, Second Edition

The New Portable Expert

by Davin de Kergommeaux

“It’s an exciting time for the Canadian whisky market. There is such a great tradition, as well as some amazing innovation surrounding Canadian w …

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Culinary Treasures from around the World

Culinary Treasures from around the World

Authentic Recipes from diplomats posted in Canada

edited by Sylvain Perron
translated by Natasha Leroux
photographs by Karyne Gagné

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How to Instant Pot

How to Instant Pot

Mastering All the Functions of the One Pot That Will Change the Way You Cook

by Daniel Shumski

“Dan Shumski truly understands the home cook: How to Instant Pot answered questions I didn't even know I had for an appliance I wasn't sure where to …

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Starters, Salads, and Sexy Sides

Starters, Salads, and Sexy Sides

Inspiring Recipes to Make Every Meal an Occasion

by Caren McSherry

"Caren has brought sexy back to sides! Rounding out a meal with interesting starters, salads or sides can be a real head-scratcher for most of us, and …

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Dutch Feast
First, We Brunch
Three Times a Day: Simple and Stylish
Zingerman's Bakehouse
The Edgy Veg
Sustenance
Nova Scotia Cookery, Then and Now:
Cooking with the Wolfman
Apron Strings
Farm to Chef
Snacks
The Cultured Cook
The Redpath Canadian Bake Book
The Simple Bites Kitchen
Les Faux Bourgeois
How to Cake It
Instant Pot Miracle
Duchess Bake Shop
Fuss-Free Vegan
The Overcast's Guide to Beers of Newfoundland
Lure
The Soup Sisters Family Cookbook
Parties & Potluck Entertaining
Dolce Famiglia
100 Classic Gluten-Free Comfort Food Recipes
Canadian Whisky, Second Edition
Culinary Treasures from around the World
How to Instant Pot
Starters, Salads, and Sexy Sides
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Most Anticipated: Our Fall 2017 Books for Young Readers Preview

By Kerry Clare

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Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Rachel Cusk

Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Rachel Cusk

By Trevor Corkum

Next up on our special Giller Prize edition of The Chat, I’m in conversation with Rachel Cusk, author of Transit.

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First We Brunch: The Summit Restaurant Pumpkin Pancakes

By Kerry Clare

"This recipe puts me in mind of cool, sunny autumn mornings, but using canned pumpkin purée makes these pancakes easy to whip up any time of year."

Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Michelle Winters

Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Michelle Winters

By Trevor Corkum

To kick off our Giller Prize special edition of The Chat, we’re in conversation with Michelle Winters, author of I Am a Truck (Invisible Publishing).

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Elephants, Bears and Birds: Animals in Canadian Literature

By Kerry Clare

"Animals contribute immeasurably to our lives, aesthetically, emotionally and spiritually." 

So Many Writers, All in One Place

So Many Writers, All in One Place

By Kiley Turner

One of the best things we ever did on 49th Shelf was asking Trevor Corkum to join our team to lead the interview series, The Chat. For two years, Trevor has been talking with some of Canada's most exc …

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