Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain A muscular behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in restaurant kitchens, with useful tips such as not to order the fish on Mondays. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $14.09 Book; $31.47 Cassette Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $17.60 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: [...]

Best Food Writing 2007 Holly Hughes, editor Buy it from Amazon Canada: $19.50 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: $19.50 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $15.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: $15.95

Brothers in the Kitchen: A Celebration of Friendship and Fine Food Michel Deville and Brendan O’Farrell A delicious guide to the gourmet cooking of Provence. Buy it from Amazon Canada: $39.53 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: $39.50 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: $39.50

Capital Dining by Anne Desbrisay This is Ottawa’s definitive dining guide. Enjoy the best spots to eat, both casual and fine dining, as vetted by our capital city’s leading restaurant critic of impeccable taste. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $13.56 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $16.95 Creative Bound Resources $19.95

Comfort Me With Apples: More Adventures at the Table by Ruth Reichl Her memoir warmly recounts her development as a restaurant critic for the New York Times and then editor of Gourmet magazine. Buy it from Amazon Canada: book CDN $17.85 cassette CDN $27.27 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $21.00 Buy it from Amazon [...]

Cook This: Recipes for the Goodtime Girl Amy Rosen I love Amy’s saucy-smart attitude! But she’s got the brains and culinary acumen to back up the ‘tude. This is a great cookbook for anyone who’s looking to put some sass and flavor back into their meals. Buy it from Amazon Canada: $24.95 Buy it from [...]

Best Food Writing 2001 Holly Hughes, editor More wonderful writing. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $20.40 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $9.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $10.47 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $14.95

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