Jennifer McLagan will be at Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks in the shop today. Author of Bones, Fat, Odd Bits, and now Bitter, Jennifer is someone we admire and look forward to welcoming back to the shop each time she comes. We always learn so much. Before our sold out dinner tonight, Jennifer will host an…
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Cocktails & Conversation with Yotam Ottolenghi
As part of the Jewish Book Festival on Tuesday Oct 21 at 6:30pm Yotam Ottonlenghi will mix and mingle at a meet and greet that will certainly attract all of Vancouver’s true cooks and food lovers. $150, includes a signed copy of his newest book, Plenty More, hors d’ oeuvres and beverages. Space is extremely…
Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands at Books to Cooks
Author Don Genova will be at Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks to celebrate the publication of his book, Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Don will be visiting from Vancouver Island to lead a salon discussion about the food artisans of these regions. It’s also a celebration the anniversary of Don and his wife who…
Jennifer Schell Puts the Okanagan on the Culinary World Map
First there was one award, then another, another, and yet another, bringing the trophy count now to an impressive five for Okanagan-based writer Jennifer Schell. Schell grew up in the sunny Okanagan, a farm girl at heart, who’s equally comfortable dressing to the nines to check out the latest hot spot in dining. She’s traveled…
2014 James Beard Award Awards
The list is long this year, but we plan on getting through at least part of this reading and eating list. GLV The 2014 James Beard Awards will be held in New York City in May. The Book, Broadcast, and Journalism Awards ceremony will take place at Gotham Hall on Friday, May 2, with the James…
The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine and Cheese Maker Wins Best International Gourmand Cookbook Award for Best Local Cuisine Book in Canada
Awesome news for Jennifer Schell! Still time to buy for XMAS presents. GLV Jennifer Schell, author of The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine and Cheese Maker – An Okanagan Cookbook has been honoured with the award for “Best Local Cuisine cookbook in Canada” at the Gourmand World Cookbooks Awards. The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards are often compared by journalists to…
Taste Canada – Food Writing Awards 2013
Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Awards. Good to see our pal and Quinoa master Marilyn Smith in there. All great books worth of a place on your shelf. GLV Taste Canada the food writing awards drew 64 submissions this year, a brilliant snapshot of the vibrancy and diversity of Canadian culinary publishing. The winners…
Canadian Chefs Create Lager-Inspired Cookbook
THE “PILSNER URQUELL PERFECT PAIRINGS COOKBOOK” MERGES CANADIAN FLAVOURS WITH THE ORIGINAL PILSNER Thirty-eight celebrated chefs from across Canada have contributed their favourite Pilsner Urquell-inspired recipes to a limited edition cookbook designed for the chef-at-home. From Braised Alberta Spring Creek Beef Short Ribs to Haute Poutine with Duck Confit and Quebec Cheese Curds, the PILSNER…
The Soup Sisters Cookbook now available across North America
With 100 recipes arranged by season, The Soup Sisters Cookbook is a truly unique way to enjoy heartwarming soups throughout the year. The Soup Sisters Cookbook showcases scrumptious recipes from the “souper volunteers” of the Soup Sisters and recipes from many of Canada’s top celebrity chefs–including Michael Stadtlander, Bonnie Stern, Lucy Waverman, Massimo Capra, Anna Olson, Michael Bonacini and…
Taste Canada―The Food Writing Awards 2012 Announcement of Short Lists
Taste Canada―The Food Writing Awards drew 73 submissions this year, a brilliant snapshot of the vibrancy and diversity of Canadian culinary publishing. The winners will be announced, together with the names of the jurors, at the Award Ceremony and Gala Reception on Monday, 5 November, at the newArcadian Court inToronto. CULINARY NARRATIVES: Leslie…
Vancouver Cooks2 Cookbook Signing
MAKE A VERY SPECIAL COOKBOOK EVEN MORE SPECIAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Give yourself the gift of year round recipes or give a unique gift for the foodie on your list and support food based charities in your area Thursday, December 15th join some of Vancouver’s top chefs for an exclusive book signing of Vancouver Cooks2, with…
RESULTS OF THE 2011CANADIAN CULINARY BOOK AWARDS
The winners of the 2011 Canadian Culinary Book Awards were announced at a gala awards ceremonyat the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Eighty-two entries in six categories in two languages were entered this year, and represented a grand sweep of the range and expertise of culinary publishing in Canada. ENGLISH SPECIAL INTEREST GOLD Sarah Elton Locavore:…
Award-winning Okanagan Chef Ricardo Scebba Launches Debut Cookbook
Chef Ricardo demos recipes at Cook Works Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen is proud to announce the launch of its first ever cookbook, That’s Amore: From Ricardo Scebba’s Mediterranean Kitchen – which he will be demonstrating from on October 22 & 23 at Cookworks Vancouver. Written by Chef Ricardo, with recipes and anecdotes from his culinary mentor…
Chatelaine’s Modern Classics Cookbook Visits Vancouver
Gorgeous cloth-bound hardcover collector’s edition packed with glossy photos, fresh modern recipes and easy entertaining ideas — perfect for everyday of the week! Chatelaine‘s MODERN CLASSICS is filled with time-saving tips, cooking tricks and tasty variations that offer you simple, irresistible solutions for every meal of the day. From breakfast to dinner to dessert, the…
Vancouver Cooks2 Cookbook Giveaway
At the Chef’s Congress I was given a copy of the http://www.dmpibooks.com/book/vancouver-cooks-2 Vancouver Cooks 2. And it can be yours if you follow me on twitter @goodlifevan and leave a comment on who your favourite chef in Vancouver is on this post. Contest closes on Sept. 24, 2010
Vij’s at Home House Party Launch
Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks is pleased to launch Vij’s at Home House Party Launch Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks is pleased to launch Vij’s at Home: Relax, Honey, the highly anticipated second cookbook by Meeru Dhalwala and Vikram Vij, Vancouver’s gurus of haute Indian cuisine. As the busy owners of ever-popular Vij’s and Rangoli restaurants and…
Cook Book Awards at Books to Cooks
The Fourth Annual Sprouts cookbook awards will soon be upon us. On Thursday, April 8 at 6 p.m. we honour Tender Volume 1 by Nigel Slater (Judges’ choice) and The Tastes of Sonora Resort by Matthew Stowe (People’s choice) with a festive evening of good cheer, hors d’oeuvres prepared by Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala and…
Araxi Cookbook gets James Beard nomination
Araxi: Seasonal Recipes from the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant receives prestigious James Beard Award nomination The warm afterglow of the Winter Olympics was further brightened when Araxi: Seasonal Recipes from the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant recently gained two international cookbook awards and high praise from chefs Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal. Yesterday, things went truly stellar, with…
Four Chefs One Garden Makes Living Slow Deliciously West Coast
Evaleen Jaager Roy had a vision. Take one glorious west coast garden described and photographed through the seasons, add four celebrity chefs with seasonal, locally-inspired recipes, and add unique ideas for “living slow” and enjoying each moment in this magical part of the world. The result: the just-released Four Chefs One Garden. Part cookbook, part…
