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"Andrew Calderone is a talented writer and this deft, entertaining novel has much to say about Canadian food, identity, and coming of age."-Alix Ohlin, author of Dual Citizens and Inside Like many passionate cooks, Luca Russo learned to love food at his mother's elbow. But Luca's mother is no ordinary cook: she's a talented sous-chef at their renowned Toronto restaurant, and Luca finds himself daydreaming less about the dishes he'll conjure up than about winning a Michelin Star. When Luca's mother finally tires of Canadian frigidness and takes her talents back to her hometown in Sicily, Russo is sure his prospects are obliterated, until a journalist suggests his long-lost father, once a renowned cook in his own right, may be alive and living on the West Coast-not lost, as he once thought, to the fire that destroyed his parents' first restaurant. Without cash or company, Luca sets out to find his father, a quest that brings the young cook face-to-face drug-running tree-planters, wild bears, treacherous waves, forest fires, mouth-watering recipes, and the harrowing secrets that split his family. Burnt Ends takes the reader on a culinary adventure across Canada, following one cook's journey to discover the land he comes from and the land he was raised on, and to understand what that means when he rolls up his sleeves to get cooking.

Lovingly crafted around the seasons of the West Coast, this sumptuous garden-to-table cookbook is a perfect guide to eating local, in season, and deliciously all year round.With a background in culinary school and sommelier training, Sabrina Currie has always been comfortable in the kitchen, but living on Vancouver island-a rich landscape for food growing, foraging, and fishing-inspired her to get comfortable in the dirt. After years of trial-and-error gardening and learning to apply her formidable cooking skills to food grown with her own hands, Currie gave us West Coast Kitchen Garden: the perfect guide to eating local, in season, and deliciously all year round. Covering appetizers, main courses, snacks, desserts, and drinks, West Coast Kitchen Garden is full of nourishing whole food recipes to realign our kitchens with the land around us. From seeding, to tending, to harvesting, to the table, Currie follows West Coast plants through their life cycle and helps you incorporate them into your cooking. Each season opens with a gardening guide to make sure you're on track in your yard, followed by lovingly crafted seasonal menus to bring the outdoors to your kitchen. You'll find these recipes bursting with flavour and already perfectly paired into courses for scrumptious summer dinner parties, fall harvest celebrations, cozy winter feasts, and refreshing spring picnics.

Building a Sustainable Kitchen is the thoroughly researched and realistic step-by-step guide every climate-conscious cook needs to make the heart of their home more planet-friendly. When Canadian food writer Naomi Hansen first started a "sustainability" blog, she was overwhelmed by conflicting advice, shiny advertisements, unrealistic recommendations, and a culture of shame. Building a Sustainable Kitchen is her antidote: a solutions-focused, no-nonsense guide designed to help you cut through disinformation and greenwashing to make your kitchen truly sustainable, one step at a time. In each chapter, Naomi invites you on her journey to build a planet-friendly kitchen, with help from her husband Paul and their dog Rue. Drawing on wisdom from hundreds of expert interviews, academic studies, books, and more, as well as on the author's own experience as a regular Canadian in her humble kitchen, Building a Sustainable Kitchen demystifies the science behind how what we do in the kitchen every day affects our Earth, and most importantly, shows you what you can do about it. Each chapter contains a wealth of flexible recommendations for achievable, evidence-based changes that make a real impact for the planet. Chapters on reducing food waste, understanding plant-based, local, seasonal, and organic eating, and gardening teach us about the food on our plates. Chapters on the potential and pitfalls of composting and recycling, learning what it really means to send waste to a landfill, and navigating the nitty gritty of disposable and reusable items help us reduce garbage and grow toward a circular economy. From water use, to cleaning, to choosing appliances, to our beloved coffees and teas, Building a Sustainable Kitchen leaves no stone unturned. This heartfelt, practical guide proves that building a sustainable kitchen is not just possible, but that it can also be joyful and transformative.

Nominated for a 2021 Taste Canada Award and now available in paperback, Bisous & Brioche will transport you to a rustic French cottage surrounded by vineyards-no matter where in the world your kitchen might be.For years readers of Laura Bradbury's bestselling Grape Series memoirs have been clamouring for the secrets behind all the mouthwatering meals described in the stories about her life in Beaune, Burgundy. Together with her friend, photographer and cookbook author Rebecca Wellman, Laura shares recipes that have been handed down through her husband Franck's family or passed on by French friends and neighbours, and that now feature regularly on the menu at her house.Bisous & Brioche features classics like vinaigrettes, madeleines, crêpes, crème fraîche, tarts, cassoulet, coq au vin-dishes whose names alone will warm the heart of any Francophile. The recipes are served up with anecdotes about their arrival in Laura's life and are accompanied by Rebecca's sun-soaked photos of market visits, meal prep, and lazy lunches in the vineyard.

In his new collection of ghost stories, Ian Gibbs combs the Terminal City for its spooks and apparitions, from Gastown to Grouse Mountain, West Van to New West.In his new collection of ghost stories, ghost-walk guide and podcaster Ian Gibbs investigates the greater Vancouver area in search of the city's paranormal. These thirty stories cover more famous hauntings like Waterfront Station and the Orpheum Theatre as well as private houses and the apartments of friends and readers. Gibbs's research style balances history, personal experience, and input from residents, employees, local mediums, and paranormal experts. Among others, you'll learn aboutthe footsteps at the Irish Heatherthe spirited tunnels at Riverviewthe pranksters of Hycroft Manorthe haunted washrooms at the Alibi Roomthe ghost of Grace Ceperley at Fairacres Mansionthe murmurings at the Canneryand "The Tall" and "The Small" of the Royal Crown CastleFrom Gastown to Grouse Mountain, West Van to New West, Gibbs combs the Terminal City for its apparitions and presents his findings in a conversational style that meets readers where they are, whether history enthusiast, interested skeptic, or supernaturally sensitive.

Décembre 1947, dans les montagnes enneigées de Colombie-Britannique : Lane Winslow, ex-espionne reconvertie en institutrice, découvre un cottage saccagé, une enseignante blessée et une collègue disparue. Qui menace ces femmes, et pourquoi ?

Tucson, 1947. Lane Winslow et son mari Darling voient leur lune de miel basculer quand un coup de feu retentit dans leur hôtel.

Partez à la découverte des paysages emblématiques de la Colombie-Britannique à travers les toiles vibrantes d’E. J. Hughes, l’un des plus grands peintres canadiens.

Trente ans après le succès de Spinner’s Inlet, Don Hunter nous ramène dans ce village côtier de Colombie-Britannique où l’humour et l’esprit communautaire défient le temps.

Vancouver Island, 18e-19e siècles : suivez les pas des premiers naturalistes européens et découvrez comment leurs explorations ont révélé la richesse unique de la flore et de la faune locales.

Vancouver Island s’invite dans votre cuisine : découvrez 100 recettes modernes mettant en valeur les trésors locaux, des champignons sauvages aux fruits de mer, en passant par les viandes élevées en plein air.

Transformez vos plats du quotidien en véritables expériences gustatives grâce à The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lover´s Cookbook.

Telegraph Cove, 1912 : un poste télégraphique isolé, une poignée de pionnières, et une communauté qui se bâtit contre vents et marées.

1885, Vancouver Island : le train de l’E&N siffle et les villes s’éveillent. Along the E&N vous entraîne dans l’histoire méconnue des hôtels et roadhouses légendaires nés au rythme du rail, entre drames, incendies et renaissances.

Vivre avec des allergies alimentaires sévères sans renoncer au plaisir de manger et de recevoir ? Everyone’s Welcome vous donne toutes les clés : recettes savoureuses, astuces anti-stress et conseils pratiques pour une vie sociale épanouie.

1947, Colombie-Britannique. À l’aube de son mariage avec l’inspecteur Darling, Lane Winslow se retrouve plongée dans une affaire d’espionnage et de meurtre impliquant une comtesse russe et un chasseur assassiné.

Participez à l’aventure brassicole de l’île de Vancouver : 33 brasseries artisanales, des histoires de passionnés et des dégustations inoubliables.

Victoria, 1850. Derrière la façade britannique se cachent des destins oubliés : ceux des Kanaka, des Métis, des premiers policiers de couleur et des pionniers japonais.

De la côte atlantique aux territoires du Grand Nord, Great Canadian Ghost Stories rassemble plus de 100 récits surnaturels puisés dans le folklore canadien.

1947, Colombie-Britannique. Lane Winslow découvre un homme agonisant dans un canot à la dérive. Qui est-il ? Pourquoi porte-t-il un insigne nazi ? Une enquête palpitante où secrets de guerre et tensions amoureuses s’entremêlent.

Amsterdam, entre canaux et secrets inavoués : Cait Morgan, criminologue galloise au sens aigu de l’observation, se lance sur la piste d’un oncle disparu, artiste mystérieux dont la mort cache bien des mensonges.

Découvrez l’histoire inspirante d’Auntie Vie, cette grand-tante hors du commun devenue icône médiatique grâce à son charisme et sa philosophie de vie.

1959, Colombie-Britannique. Quand une escapade à la campagne tourne au cauchemar, Margaret Spencer se retrouve plongée dans une affaire de disparition et de trahisons.

The Islands Investigations International team is back! This time, Kyra Rachel and Noel Franklin are sleuthing around Quadra Island in the employ of Noel’s old high school buddy, Jason Cooper. In a quiet wooded area of the island, Jason, his wife, and two younger boys are worried for the oldest son in the family. Derek was discovered badly beaten in the woods by Campbell River and has remained in a deep coma for three weeks. Desperate to find out what happened to his son and why, Jason hires Noel and Kyra.As the two get to know the sleepy island community, they’re surprised to discover that Derek may have been in on a drug deal—but why? Others in the community describe him as a decent young man with a good head on his shoulders—what could have possibly pushed him to deal in drugs? Kyra and Noel aren’t even certain the drug deal is connected to the attack, so who would want to hurt this young man and why? Kyra and Noel are determined to find out what circumstances could have drawn this happy family into such dark territory.

A powerful exploration of one of Canada's most famous cold cases, Where is Lisa Marie Young? commemorates the life of a woman vanished, calls for action for MMIWG2S, and holds up the torch of hope to bring Lisa home.On June 30, 2002, Lisa Marie Young-vibrant with life, full of plans for her promising future, merely twenty-one years old-went missing from a birthday party in her hometown of Nanaimo, British Columbia. She was last seen climbing into a red Jaguar with a virtual stranger, headed into the city to get some food.No trace of her has been found since.Lisa's family tried everything-they plastered the town with posters, conducted major searches run by Lisa's Indigenous Tla-o-qui-aht (Clayoquat) community, pushed the slow-moving RCMP, gave media interviews, offered rewards, and even did a Crime Stoppers reenactment and worked with psychics. Though the man with whom Lisa was last seen has been questioned by the police, there are still no answers and no body twenty-five years later.Drawing on stories and reflections from Lisa's closest family and friends, testimony from other victims of the only person of interest in Lisa's case, and interviews with RCMP officers active on her case both then and now, Where is Lisa Marie Young? is a deep dive into the night Lisa disappeared, a testament to the decades-long effort by her community to find her, and a beautiful lament for the full person Lisa was before the final twelve hours of her life. A grief song and a call to action, Where is Lisa Marie Young? invites you to join the search and demand justice for Lisa.

"At the Brunch Table by Rebecca Wellman is a front to back celebration of brunch culture." - Matt Basile, Chef, Food Entrepreneur and author of Brunch Life With these scrumptious recipes straight from the kitchens of the finest eateries in Victoria and talented food writer and photographer Rebecca Wellman, you'll always be ready for a perfect late-morning feast, whether in your own kitchen or out on the town in the brunch capital of Canada.Brunch is a beloved urban ritual, and no one does it better than Victoria, BC, crowned the Brunch Capital of Canada by Food Network. Part guidebook, part cookbook, At the Brunch Table tours you around town to try hand-picked recipes from the best local eateries, and then takes you back to Rebecca's brunch table, letting you summon a taste of the capital city's mid-morning magic right in your home kitchen.Featuring fresh local flavours and vibrant global influences from Scotland to Korea to Mexico, there's something for everyone in these photo-rich pages. Savor eggs benedict with a West Coast twist from Shuck Taylor's, try your hand at Duo's Cheddar Dill Drop Scones, and satisfy your sweet tooth with The Courtney Room's Chocolate Sourdough French Toast. Twenty-nine local favourite brunch spots share their secrets, including Blue Fox, Shine, Aura Waterfront Restaurant, The Courtenay Room, Fathom, Pagliacci's, Jam Café, Fox & Monocle, and many more.Experienced recipe developer, food writer, and photographer Rebecca Wellman adapts winning restaurant dishes for the home kitchen, and shares her own savoury and sweet brunch staples for all your brunch needs. Whether you're a local wanting to connect with your city, or a visitor hoping to take a taste of Victoria home, At the Brunch Table is a mouthwatering celebration of Victoria's vibrant culture, and of all things brunch.

In his fourth collection, Ian Gibbs guides you to the most haunted locales in Canada, from coast to coast to coast.From urban hauntings in big cities to intimate stories in small towns, Canada's Most Haunted shares never-before-told stories and gives fresh perspectives on the country's most famous hauntings. Read the hair-raising tales of: The victims and murderers of 108 Mile House, South Caribou, BC The actors and dancers wandering The Palace Grand in Dawson City, YT Night staff's chilling encounters at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon, SK Why Nahanni National Park Reserve in Dehcho Region, NWT is nicknamed Valley of the Headless Men The rebels and military men haunting Fort Henry in Kingston, ON An unexpected paranormal friendship at The Four Sisters in St John's, NL Guided by experienced storyteller Ian Gibbs-ghost-walk guide, host of the Ghosts `N Bears podcast, and author of three ghost story collections-discover thirty-two chilling stories of ghosts and hauntings, with stops in every province and territory.

With 70 easy-to-follow recipes for healthy homemade dog treats, this playful collection helps you treat your pup to the very best and makes an ideal gift for dog lovers.Our canine companions bring love and joy to our lives, and In the Dog Kitchen helps you reward them with wholesome homemade snacks. In this revised and updated edition of a well-loved favourite, you'll find all-new dog photos and tried-and-true, easy-to-follow recipes that your pets will love.Homemade dog treats are more economical than the store-bought variety, there's no unnecessary packaging, and most importantly, you control exactly what goes into them. Inside you'll find plenty of options for healthy and exciting treats, including grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and veggie options, and support for how to customize any recipe to suit your dog's specific diet.Full of quick recipes and delightful photos of dogs in action,In the Dog Kitchenshows you that homemade dog treats are budget-friendly, easy to make, and a lot of fun.

Lane Winslow struggles to tell friend from foe in a captivating new mystery from the series Publishers Weekly calls "highly entertaining." Lane Winslow is known in her idyllic British Columbia laketown of King's Cove for a bad habit of finding dead bodies. This time, all she's found is a suspiciously well-made hat abandoned in the brush, but she's certain there's a mystery afoot. While Lane is overtaken by the urge to snoop around for clues, her husband, Inspector Darling, and his team at the Nelson Police Station find their straightforward case of a stolen boat suddenly complicated when a fourteen-year-old boy is reported missing from the local school. When the search for the boy, the hat's mysterious owner, and the boat lead them to the sudden disappearances of the local café cook, a visiting wealthy investor, and seventy thousand dollars in cash, the case quickly turns into a snarled tangle of missing people and scant, circumstantial evidence. Desperate to keep a vulnerable and possibly violent young boy safe, Lane recruits the neighbours as Darling, Ames, Terrell, and April scour the local towns and wildernesses for answers-all while Ames struggles to focus through wedding jitters, and April and Terrell chafe under the questionable advice of meddlesome old "friends." At first, the daily dramas of King's Cove unfold uninterrupted around the simmering questions at the heart of this far-reaching mystery, but as the case reveals its roots in both the glitzy high society and criminal underground of 1920s Toronto, it soon becomes clear all hands will be needed on deck to get everyone to the coming wedding alive in one piece.

In their thirteenth book, experienced gardeners and authors Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau share their wisdom on growing veggies, herbs, fruits, and more indoors in our homes, bringing the greens inside and growing food all year. Whether plagued by a short growing season or a lack of outdoor space, or inspired by a love of edible greens, there are a dozen reasons to bring the garden indoors. Plants outside their natural habitat need a totally different kind of tender love and care, though, and that's especially true of voracious sun-drinkers like veggies, fruits, and herbs. In their signature accessible question-and-answer style, Janet and Sheryl explain the differences between standard houseplants and edible plants and cover everything you need to know to have a thriving garden right inside your home. After a strong foundational chapter in essentials like natural and artificial light, temperature, tools, and growing medium, you'll be fully equipped to learn about techniques like hydroponics, aquaponics, vertical growing, and grow tents. If you're daydreaming about what you can grow for the dinner table, dive into the nitty gritty of each type of gardening with chapters on microgreens, veggies and root veggies, herbs and spices, and fruits. After the harvest, learn about making more with less by growing from kitchen scraps. Of course, Janet and Sheryl also answer all your questions about what happens when things go wrong and help you tackle pests and mould, brighten up leggy plants and less-than-abundant harvests, and troubleshoot more complex growing systems. Full of valuable tips and tricks and heartening enthusiasm, Gardening for Indoor Growing is the perfect companion for first-time and experienced indoor gardeners alike.

"In the midst of the London Blitz, a spy is born and so is a star. Lane Winslow, an unlikely but resilient heroine, is someone to follow and someone to root for, and this is only the beginning of her story." —J. A. Jance, New York Times bestselling author In A Season for Spies, the page-turning prequel to the mystery series Publishers Weekly calls “highly entertaining,” Lane Winslow embarks on her first spy mission in wartime England, while her grandparents’ quiet Christmas in Scotland is interrupted by a mysterious guest. In wartime England, Lane Winslow has been pulled out of her studies at Oxford and spends her days in London translating for the war office. Things are grim, and it looks like no one is going home for Christmas—that is, not until Lane's commanding officer orders her to drop everything to do just that. He’s loathe to send a woman, but a very important agent needs an escort into the country from an isolated cove in Scotland in just a few days, and Lane’s family connections in the north are the perfect cover for this mission of utmost secrecy. On rails, wheels, and snowshoes, Lane makes her way up the country through the thick snows, navigating inquiries from old friends, distrustful townspeople, and dangerous interference on her race against time. Resourceful, but still untested, Lane will have to use all of her wits to make it out of her mission unscathed. Meanwhile, Lane’s grandparents are delighted by the news that she’ll be up for the holidays, but their cheery preparations are interrupted by clues suggesting a mysterious visitor has dropped right down into the forest outside their cottage. They might have a British airman wandering around in danger—or someone much more sinister lurking in the woods. Cozy and action-packed, this prequel to the beloved Lane Winslow mysteries shows readers just where Lane got her mettle.

A beautifully illustrated guide to the plants of Christmas and the holiday season, Decking the Halls makes for a perfect gift and is sure to delight the home decorator, dedicated gardener, and curious plant-lover alike. Seasoned gardeners with twelve books under their belts, Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau bring their passion and expertise to the trees, shrubs, vines, fruits, and herbs of the holiday season in this gorgeously illustrated guide. Opening with the stories and traditions behind the most iconic Christmas plants, indoor and out, the delicate illustrations and well-researched tales tap into the joy and wonder of Christmas. Plants are central to adorning our homes with holiday cheer and filling our kitchens with the scents of the season, and Janet and Sheryl walk readers through the many ways you can bring in the greens: from Christmas tree selection and care, to trying your hand at wreaths, garlands, and arrangements with helpful how-to illustrations, to the aromatics that enliven the traditional culinary delights of the holidays. A perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer, this luxurious hardcover illustrated book is a pleasure to hold. From seasonal forest plants to kitchen herbs, from tiny berries to towering trees, Decking the Halls shines a light on the uplifting greenery that helps us weather the darkest months of the year.