NATIONAL BESTSELLER Discover the vineyards, valleys, islands, deserts--and kitchens--of BC's Wine Country in this collection of recipes, tour ideas, menus and more. Take a tour through beautiful British Columbia with award-winning cookbook author and winemaker Jennifer Schell. The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook shares family stories and recipes from 53 top wineries located across the province--from the verdant, rolling fields of the Okanagan and Fraser Valley, to the misty coastlines of Vancouver Island, and beyond. Meet the winemakers of BC wine country and take a seat at their table to share dishes that evoke the multicultural heritage of BC's wine industry. From tourtière to turkey moussaka and Michelle's Panna Cotta to Nana's Roast Caribou, these recipes have been lovingly handed down through the generations--on handwritten recipe cards, on creased and spattered pages, sometimes by word of mouth. And don't forget the wine! Each recipe is accompanied by a pairing suggestion from the winery's cellars. Whether you are perched on Naramata Bench or tucked up at home, this is a cookbook to read and to inspire.

This kitchen companion features the top 100 award-winning recipes from the Wine Institute's National Cooking with Wine Contest. They range From Artichoke Appetizer with Wine and Cold Apricot Soup to Limehouse Chicken and Pumpkin Beef Stew, these recipes were culled from more than 2,800 submissions, and featured recipe was screened and tested in order to provides readers with the most unique and reliable eating options. An in-depth chapter on California wine, a wine and food chart, and cooking with wine tips are also included.

A mouthwatering line-up of Japanese dishes and the ideal wines to go with them.Japanese food is not commonly associated with wine, yet many dishes may be perfectly paired with red and white, dry and sweet wines. Reflecting the increasing popularity of wine as an accompaniment to ethnic foods, this is a great book for wine lovers seeking new ways to stimulate their palates and enhance the enjoyment of their favorites.Best-selling cookbook author Machiko Chiba provides easy-to-follow recipes for fifty-eight delightful dishes, all illustrated in full color, while wine expert J. K. Whelehan recommends the best wine to savor with each. In addition, Whelehan discusses the relationship between Japanese food and wine in general, such as how typical ingredients such as soy sauce or sake affect wine selection.A helpful appendix gives instructions for cooking rice, making dashi stock, and preparing fish, while a glossary explains the less familiar ingredients and suggests substitutes where possible.This extensive selection of recipes and wines will provide you with just the special touch you need, whether you are preparing a cozy dinner at home or a party for friends!

Traces the history of cookbooks, and describes important works on cooking, shopping, equipment selection, and food appreciation.

The Resource Guide for Food Writers represents the first comprehensive listing of resources for food writers and culinary enthusiasts. A feast for all who love food, it is both a research tool for finding out facts about food and a guide to food writing. Author Gary Allen presents an impressive menu of relevant resources, ranging from specialty libraries and booksellers to periodicals, organizations, and web sites. Allen goes on to provide genuine guidance on how writers can utilize those resources for writing about food and getting published. This authoritative reference and handbook is essential for every epicurean who wants to learn more about food, from the food­service professional to the ambitious home gourmet.

A celebration of British Columbia's coastal cuisine with recipes and fork-lore from the region's farmers, artisans, fishers, foragers, and chefs. The Butcher, the Baker, the Wine and Cheese Maker by the Sea is a tribute to the remarkable innovators and culinary leaders who make up west coast food culture. Discover some of the most diverse and delicious food on the planet--from the fabulous food-truck fare of Tofino to the elegant dishes of downtown Vancouver's five-star restaurants, along the Sea to Sky highway to the famous après-ski pub grub of Whistler and the hearty, homegrown smorgasbord of the lush farming valley of Pemberton. In addition to delicious recipes, such as Beignet with Baked Bowen Apples, Sea Urchin Bruschetta with Avocado, Pepperoncino and Spot Prawns, and Huckleberry Crème Brûlée, this collection features the stories of more than 150 of the area's experts. Discover why Vikram Vij is the maharaja of the west coast, how Lisa Ahier put a gourmet spin on traditional Texas taste, what inspired David Hawksworth to create his own foundation for young chefs, and where Donna Plough grows her sought-after BC artichokes. The follow-up to the international award-winning The Butcher, the Baker, the Wine and Cheese Maker: An Okanagan Cookbook, this collection is a commemoration of the intricate community, network, and culture that defines British Columbia's coastline and the abundance it has to offer.

Take a culinary journey through the columns and kitchen of Chef Dez—popular food columnist, culinary instructor, and cooking show performer. Chef Dez on Cooking, Volume 3 is an informative collection of the popular food column "Chef Dez on Cooking," currently published across Canada and Washington State, along with over one hundred of his most popular and favorite recipes. From appetizers to salad dressings, sauces, side dishes, main courses, breakfasts, desserts, and healthy recipes, Chef Dez on Cooking, Volume 3 has something for everyone. It is the third book in the series following Chef Dez on Cooking, Volume 1 and Volume 2, which have received rave reviews. With food columns, culinary questions and answers accompanying each of the chapters, these cookbooks become valuable kitchen references with a refreshing perspective on the wonderful world of cuisine. Gordon Desormeaux's nickname became Dez and then Chef Dez as he entered his culinary career. Most notably known for his biweekly food column "Chef Dez on Cooking," Dez captures the reading audience of numerous communities across Canada and Washington State. His cooking shows and culinary classes are extremely informative, entertaining, and lighthearted, and they also reveal his passion for people, life, and food. Born and raised in the lower mainland of British Columbia, his recipes reflect the transformation of everyday ingredients into mouthwatering dishes that anyone would be proud to serve. "The essential reference for family favorites and specialty entertaining . . . always a crowd pleaser! I can't wait for Volume 3."—Gina S., Abbotsford, BC "Your fabulous cookbooks have literally changed my life and the way I cook. Your recipes are easy to follow and always a success. Thank you, Chef Dez, for your always positive attitude and wealth of knowledge. I can't even begin to list the things I have learnt from you. Looking forward to Volume 3."—Tammy C., Mission, BC "Finally . . . a cookbook that works . . . clear instructions and lots of helpful hints . . . doable recipes that taste great and come with a pinch of Chef Dez's talent and passion . . . even I can make food look and taste good!"—Gail M., Maple Ridge, BC "As one with a bookcase of cookbooks, I know that, ultimately, the always-urgent "what's for dinner?" will find its answer in only a handful of cookbooks, food-splattered from regular use. Chef Dez on Cooking, Volume 1 and 2 are included among those, so I'm beyond excited to add Volume 3 to the shelf! Congratulations, Dez, on your most recent accomplishment. Thank you, thank you, for helping all of us WOW our friends and loved ones with culinary delights."—Charlotte Lepp, Lepp Farm Market, Abbotsford, BC