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Online News April 27, 2008

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Gordon Ramsay and the staff of The Cookbook Store

Fast FoodGordon Ramsay visits The Cookbook Store
Yes, we were delighted to have Chef Ramsay drop by the store after hours and sign copies of Fast Food, so if you are a die hard fan and would love a signed copy don't wait, come in and pick one up, they'll go fast! Chef Ramsay was charming, full of anecdotes and passionate about food.

Don't miss Alison yet again with Gordon, as both are guests on CityLine with Marilyn Dennis on Monday, April 28th.

Events

Kitchen Mysteries: Revealing the Science of Cooking Molecular Gastronomy

Tuesday, April 29th 7pm
Dr. Herve This
Molecular Gastronomy & Kitchen Mysteries

Venue to be announced. This will be a reserved event so please call or email us to reserve your spot.
We are delighted to host the renowned chemist Dr. Hervé This, director of the INRA (Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique) in France, and author of Molecular Gastronomy ($34.95), and Kitchen Mysteries ($24.95). Dr. This will give an engaging presentation and of course answer all your science questions, and sign books. This will be his only Toronto appearance so don't miss this opportunity to meet the proclaimed father of molecular gastronomy.
Saturday May 10th, 12 to 4 pm.
Santé: Bloor Yorkville Wine Festival - 10th Anniversary
One of our most popular annual events.
We will be partnering with Salena Estates Winery from Australia. This small winery is situated in South Australia and produces award winning organic wines. Off course the ever-popular Andy Shay of Shay Cheese will be joining us with his selection of Canadian and Australian cheeses.

2008 IACP Cookbook Awards Winners

  • Cookbook of the Year:
    Fish Forever: The Definitive Guide to Understanding, Selecting, and Preparing Healthy, Delicious, and Environmentally Sustainable Seafood
    Author: Paul Johnson
  • American Category:
    The Pastry Queen Christmas: Big-Hearted Holiday Entertaining, Texas Style

    Authors: Rebecca Rather, Alison Oresman
  • Bread, Other Baking and Sweets Category:
    Local Breads: Sourdough and Whole-Grain Recipes from Europe's Best Artisan Bakers

    Authors: Daniel Leader, Lauren Chattman
  • Chefs and Restaurants Category:
    Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking

    Authors: Masaharu Morimoto
  • Compilations Category:
    Chocolates and Confections: Formula, Theory, and Techniques for the Artisan Confectioner
    Authors: The Culinary Institute of America and Peter P. Greweling, CMB
  • First Book:
    The Julia Child Award Category: Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking
    Author: Masaharu Morimoto
  • Food Photography and Styling Category:
    Good Spirits: Recipes, Revelations, Refreshments, and Romance, Shaken and Served with a Twist
    Photographers: Melissa Punch
  • Food Reference/Technical Category:
    Food: The History of Taste
    Authors: Paul Freedman
  • General Category:
    Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You A Better Cook
    Authors: Jamie Oliver
  • Health and Special Diets Category:
    How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food
    Authors: Mark Bittman
  • International Category:
    Turquoise
    Authors: Greg and Lucy Malouf
  • Literary Food Writing Category:
    Julia Child
    Author: Laura Shapiro
  • Single Subject Category:
    Fish Forever: The Definitive Guide to Understanding, Selecting, and Preparing Healthy, Delicious, and Environmentally Sustainable Seafood
    Author: Paul Johnson
  • Wine, Beer or Spirits Category:
    The World Atlas of Wine
    Authors: Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson
  • Jane Grigson Award (Tie):
    Beans: A History
    Author: Ken Albala
    To Cork or Not to Cork: Tradition, Romance, Science and the Battle for the Wine Bottle
    Author: George M. Taber
  • Design Award:
    Egg
    by Mikanowski et al

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Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
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