A Pocket Guide to Ontario Wines: By Konrad Ejbich A Pocket Guide to Ontario Wines by Konrad Ejbich is the best book about Ontario wines I’ve read and is an essential guide for anyone who drinks these wines or who would like to visit the region. It reviews the wines of all the province’s wineries with concise, unbiased and thoughtful tasting notes. Also includes advice on when the wines are ready to drink and background on the winemaker’s approach. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $16.78 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $21.84 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $11.53 […]
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A Fool and Forty Acres:
A Fool and Forty Acres: by Geoff Heinricks Heinricks has been described as a Renaissance man, and that certainly comes though in his book, both in his interests and his compelling style of writing. Not only is he fascinated with making wine, but he also digs into the history of Ontario’s Prince Edward County where he planted his vines, its architecture, food and people. This is a delightful memoir with great insights into the backbreaking work involved in starting your own winery. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $21.99 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $24.49 Buy it from Barnes […]
Will Write for Food
Will Write for Food by Dianne Jacob The best guide to food (and by extension wine) writing yet. Jacob is clear, insightful and practical with her advice. This is a must-buy for anyone thinking of a career in wine and food writing, as well as for those already practicing the craft. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $17.20 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $16.34 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: CDN $10.85 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: CDN $15.95
The New American Chef
The New American Chef by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg has wonderful insights on ten international cuisines and recipes to match. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $27.91 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $23.75 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $11.98 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $29.95
The Physiology of Taste
The Physiology of Taste by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin All credible foodies have read this bible written in 1825, and translated by M.F.K. Fisher in 1949. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $24.47 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $16.68 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $16.80 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $27.95
The Tummy Trilogy
The Tummy Trilogy by Calvin Trillin A New Yorker writer with a wonderfully dry wit. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $16.96 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $14.40 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $10.40 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $16.00
The Cocktail Chef
The Cocktail Chef Dinah Koo, Janice Poon, and John Szabo This is an excellent resource for entertaining recipes. John Szabo, Canada’s first Master Sommelier, earned the title from the internationally recognized Court of Master Sommeliers in 2004. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $22.05 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $21.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $22.76 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $23.96
The Greek for Love
The Greek for Love by James Chatto Not really a food book, though the passages about food are among the best there are in that genre. This travel memoir from from one of my favorite writers will entrance you with its lyricism and break your heart with its ending. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $15.96 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $19.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $23.95 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $21.51
The Man Who Ate Everything
The Man Who Ate Everything by Jeffrey Steingarten The food columnist for Vogue magazine who has a boundless appetite, curiousity and expense account. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $31.50 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $7.95 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $21.00 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: 14.95
The Art of Eating
The Art of Eating by M.F.K. Fisher Collected essays from America’s best food writer ever – she writes with an angel’s pen. We’re just fortunate that food was her subject. Buy it from Amazon Canada: CDN $25.46 Buy it from Chapters/Indigo Canada: CDN $17.15 Buy it from Amazon U.S.: US $13.97 Buy it from Barnes & Noble: US $17.56
