What to do in Vancouver this week The sun may not be shining bright, but there’s a lot to do both inside and out. It’s another busy week in Vancouver! Wine Wednesday at Provence Marinaside Wine Wednesdays have become ‘a thing’ – a wonderful way to get over the mid-week hump and slide into the…
Tag: Books to Cooks
Cookbook – Butter Celebrates
Butter Celebrates – Rosie Daykin Shares her Fabulous Sweets Butter Celebrates, is bakery owner Rosie Daykin’s second cookbook (Butter Baked Goods was released in 2013) and this time she is sharing a year of celebratory recipes. From Valentine’s Day to New Year’s and everything in between, Daykin has recipes for every festive occasion. If you…
Les Dames Summerdine – A Few Seats Left + Online Auction
On Wednesday, August 12th join Canada’s largest concurrent dinner party as Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter presents Les Dames Summerdine . This fundraiser takes place at thirty different restaurants, wineries, cooking schools and culinary venues across the province. While most venues are sold out, seats in Vancouver can still be bought at Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks, where Chef Jennifer Peters of Nextjen…
Yotam Ottolenghi Plenty More with Books to Cooks
Plenty More in Store Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:00pm 3:00pm Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks Here we present another opportunity to see Yotam Ottolenghi before he jets off to another appearance. Yotam will record a CBC North by Northwest Cooking Club interview with Sheryl MacKay here in the shop, all about his new book, Plenty More. Chef Brian Skinner, a…
Lesley Stowe’s Desserts from My Kitchen Book Launch
On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 7:00pm 9:00pm at the Equinox Gallery Books to Cooks celebrates the the launch of Lesley Stowe’s new book, Desserts from My Kitchen. The net proceeds for this evening will be donated to Project CHEF, a hands-on, curriculum-based school program that teaches children and families about healthy cooking and eating. This delectably social evening will include…
Yotam Ottlonenghi Plenty More
Sponsored in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, Congregation Beth Israel and the Israel Consulate General of Toronto and Western Canada and hosted in partnership with Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks. On Tuesday Oct 21 7:30pm Host: Simi Sara, CKNW radio host $60, includes copy of Plenty More and light reception Buy tickets online…
Gifts for the Foodies in Your Life – As Seen on Global TV December 13, 2014
It’s that time of year again when you’ve got to sort out your gift list. If you’ve got a food lover to please chances are one or all of these ideas will bring squeals of joy once pulled from under the tree. Some great stocking stuffers and host/hostess gifts too! Jackson Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve…
Lynn Crawford at Forage Restaurant
Lynn Crawford comes to us with another book, this time featuring recipes she likes to cook at home. I am very tempted to try many of these trendy and retro recipes myself; our Lynn is obviously influenced by the best from eras past and present. GLV We are very pleased to pair Lynn with Forage,…
Mollie Katzen at The Farmer’s Apprentice with Books to Cooks
I learned to cook with Mollie Katzen’s books! This event will be epic! I am there. GLV Mollie Katzen was the first celebrated cookbook author to cross our threshold at Books to Cooks, sixteen years ago. We were a mere three weeks old, not ready to host a grand event, but we made her lunch, and…
Festa Lidia – Meet Lidia Bastianich with Books to Cooks
Great Opportunity to meet THE Lidia Bastianich – GLV Monday, October 28, 2013 6:00pm – 9:00pm Italian Cultural Centre (map) 3075 Slocan Street Vancouver, B.C. Canada Celebrating Lidia is exactly what we plan to do tonight. This event will be held in centre of the Italian community, The Italian Cultural Centre. The Vancouver Opera will sing arias from Tosca,…
Chuck Hughes at West
Thursday, June 13th, 6pm – 9pm West Restaurant + Bar In collaboration with Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks, we are pleased to announce an exciting reception with special guest Chuck Hughes – renowned Canadian Chef, television personality and restaurateur. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Chuck and will receive a signed copy of his latest cookbook, “Chuck’s…
Books to Cook Sunday Supper with Okanagan Artisans and Author Jennifer Schell
Sunday Supper: Company’s Coming Jennifer Schell and The Butcher, the Baker, the Wine & Cheese Maker Sunday, February 24, 5:00 p.m. Food and wine columnist, Jennifer Schell, joins us on this evening, and brings along a few companions from the Okanagan Valley. A beautiful book with over 160 recipes and stories contributed by some of the Okanagan Valley’s…
Jennifer Schell (The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker) at Books to Cooks
Sunday Supper: Company’s Coming Jennifer Schell and The Butcher, the Baker, the Wine & Cheese Maker Sunday, February 24, 5:00 p.m. Food and wine columnist, Jennifer Schell, joins us on this evening, and brings along a few companions from the Okanagan Valley. A beautiful book with over 160 recipes and stories contributed by some of the…
Tom Douglas Dahlia Bakery at Books to Cooks
Books to Cooks is the one stop Vancouver shop for all books related to cooking, wine, beer and spirits, and a frequent stopover for chefs promoting their latest projects. A fixture in the Seattle restaurant, Tom Douglas, recently came by to promote his latest cookbook, Dahlia Bakery Cookbook, based on one of his many spots, Dahlia Bakery….
Dining Where East Meets West
Tuesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m. at Books to Cooks East Meets West, compiled by local food writer Stephanie Yuen, is a celebration of the diverse local Asian food scene and a mouthwatering collection of distinctive dishes from its most talented kitchens. East Meets West is a delicious glimpse into one of the most complex and fascinating culinary landscapes in…
James Barber’s Cookbooks on Sale!
JAMES BARBER’S PASSION We buy cookbooks in moments of passion. We want them to bring pleasure and give pleasure, along with joy and happiness and most usually, togetherness. (James Barber, Peasant’s Choice, 1994) Bringing pleasure and giving pleasure, joy, and happiness, and most of all togetherness is what James Barber’s cookbooks gave to him and…
‘Women in the Kitchen’ Gourmet Wine Dinner
FRIDAY JULY 29 An event celebrating the exceptional talents of women who have excelled as culinary professionals in the hospitality industry… The Vancouver Club, in partnership with Barbara Jo and Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks, have invited Guest Chefs from across Canada, cookbook authors and up-and-coming culinary stars to prepare a 7 course menu with wine…
Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks is buzzing with activity this week
Monday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. In My Mother’s Kitchen with Trish Magwood Books to Cooks welcomes James Beard Award-winning author and chef, Trish Magwood, with her second book, In My Mother’s Kitchen. Join us for a cozy supper with Trish as she shares stories, recipes and cooking tips for delicious family meals. A limited number…
Book launch for “A Boy After the Sea 2”
Fundraiser – Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 – 6pm The Loss of a Son Brings Hope To Youth In Crisis; Father hopes inspirational cookbook will raise funds for Canadian drug addicted youth. Author and Chef Kevin Snook will be in Canada this March to launch his second cookbook on behalf of the Dan Snook Foundation, with…
Great Food at Home with Two Great Chefs
Books to Cooks on Monday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. Acclaimed chef and owner of Toronto’s North 44, Bymark, One and Fabbrica, Mark McEwan flexes his cooking muscles in the Books to Cooks kitchen with his new book, Great Food at Home. Mark translates his culinary artistry into real home cooking. Joining him in the kitchen…
