Online news November 9, 2009

Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 28th , 2 to 3 pm
Jeff Crump & Bettina Schormann
Earth to Table
Proponents of both the Slow Food movement and of local food, Jeff Crump and Bettina Schormann the executive chef and pastry chef, respectively, at the Ancaster Old Mill present both blueprint and inspiration for supporting local farmers. Arranged by season, the how-tos, international chef profiles, spotlights, and recipes all demonstrate the pleasures to be found in eating locally. Edward Pond’s spectacular photographs complete a beautiful “must-have” for farmer market enthusiasts. Hardcover, 362 pp. $45.00.

Monday, November 30th
Thomas Keller
Ad Hoc at Home
This is Keller's first book tour to Toronto and we are delighted to host an on stage interview followed by Q & A. This Michelin Guide starred, much honoured chef has produced some of the most compelling books over the years, The French Laundry Cookbook in 1999, Bouchon in 2004 and Cooking Under Pressure last year. The new book Ad Hoc at Home showcases recipes from the casual family style restaurant in Yountville.

Format: On stage interview followed by Q & A
When: Monday November 30th, 7pm
Where: The Appel Salon at Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, (just across from The Cookbook Store)
Tickets: $80 in advance available only at The Cookbook Store 416- 920-2665 or 1-800-268-6018.
Ticket price includes an autographed copy of the book Ad Hoc at Home

Wednesday, December 2nd, 6 to 7 pm
Anna Olson
Fresh with Anna Olson
From the TV screen right into your kitchen comes a new round of recipes from the popular Food Network host and her show Fresh with Anna Olson. Following up on her philosophy of fresh, seasonal and all in support of the local producers in the community.

Friday, December 4, 2009, 6 to 7 pm.
Robert Clarke & Harry Kambolis
C Food
Please join us to celebrate the launch of the visually stunning C Food by Robert Clark and Harry Kambolis. Taste the food, view the art and meet the authors.

Saturday, December 5th, 2 to 3 pm
Elizabeth Baird
The Slow Cooker Collection
Crock pots for those of an age, but slow cookers to millions of users. This piece of equipment is a standby in the kitchen these days. and when the Canadian Living team tackles the slow cooker you can be sure the results will appeal and you'll wonder what took them so long!

The Eagle Cookbook David Eyres

Clean Food Terry Walters

The Vegetarian Option Simon Hopkinson

Nutmeg & Custard Marcus Wareing

Rotis Stephane Reynaud

Hybrid Noel Kingsbury

Risotto with Nettles Anna Del Conte

The New Best of Better Baking.com Marcy Goldman

Mad Hungry Lucinda Scala Quinn

Far Flung and Well Fed

The Best of Chef at Home Michael Smith

The Pleasures of Cooking for One Judith Jones

Featured Canadian Books

All the Best Recipes Jane Rodmell

Araxi James Walt

A Boy After the Sea Kevin Snook

Good Food for All The Stop Community Food Centre

Two Dishes Linda Haynes & Devin Connell

For the Love of Soup Jeanelle Mitchell

Kitchen Scraps Pierre Lamielle

Friday Night Dinners Bonnie Stern

Cookbook Store TV

Enjoy our new series of short interviews with visiting chefs and authors. Just posted - Ruth Reichl And from earlier: - Jennifer McLagan - Ted Reader - Laura Calder - Ricardo - Gordon Ramsay - Anthony Sedlak - Tana Ramsay - Elizabeth Baird - Rose Murray - Anna Olson - David Rocco

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