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Roger Pickavance

Roger Pickavance was raised Wales and arrived in Newfoundland in 1968, a pivotal time where the traditional way of life outside St. John's was entering a period of rapid change. But many traditional foods were still in evidence, many of which Pickavance had neither seen nor heard of before, including saltfish, cod tongues, britches, partridgeberries, and bakeapples. Seeing these in the kitchens of his new—found home opened his eyes to cooking traditions that had lasted for many generations, but which — along with the way of life — were being rapidly diluted by the modern world.

Books by Roger Pickavance

Taking a Chance

The First 25 Years of Fishers' Loft Inn

by (author) John Fisher, Peggy Fisher & Roger Pickavance
preface by Dame Judi Dench

From Codfish to Kippers

Creative recipes for fresh, smoked, and salted fish

by (author) Roger Pickavance

From Rum to Rhubarb

Modern Recipes for Newfoundland Berries, Fruits and Vegetables

by (author) Roger Pickavance

Agnes Ayre’s Notebook

Recipes from Old St. John’s

by (author) Roger Pickavance & Agnes Murphy

The Traditional Newfoundland Kitchen

by (author) Roger Pickavance