Thomas Keller comes to Toronto to hawk Ad Hoc to foodie flock

Thomas Keller, famed chef at French Laundry in Napa Valley, is coming to Toronto for the first time on November 30. The renowned chef, whose California and New York City restaurants have each earned three Michelin stars, will be here promoting his newest book, Ad Hoc at Home . The recipes come from Keller’s newest restaurant, Ad Hoc , which opened in 2006 and serves a family-style prix fixe menu each night. Keller will be interviewed by Alison Fryer of the Cookbook Store, then take qu

Thanksgiving Cooking Lessons at Central Market

Well the holidays have arrived again. The smells of burnt stuffing, canned cranberry sauce and pre-cooked turkey no longer have to be a staple at your home. Diane Morgan, a celebrated cookbook author, freelance food writer, culinary instructor and restaurant consultant is coming to town and hosting a cooking class at Central Market teaching Thanksgiving classics as well as some fresh new recipes. The basics will include “Turkey Talk”, all about brining and roasting a turkey then she will teach

Read a Cookbook for Free: The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations For Lovers

This Month’s Free Cookbook Preview… Been to Google Books lately? Google Books has been gradually placing the full text of thousands of books online, many of them free full previews of culinary books that are either out-of-print or have been added online with the permission of their publishers. One of the latter gems we’ve recently stumbled upon is The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations For Lovers , a 119 page book of interesting recipes by Diane Brown which was published in 2005.

Treats!

You”re killing your dog! Your cat! And your bird! Did you know there are things in your home that you are unaware of that are seriously jeopardizing your animals” health? It’’s happening every day in every home. Treats! is a cookbook that contains safe, easy-to-prepare recipes to cook for your pets along with silly facts from around the globe and a detailed list of toxins inside and outside your home that may seriously harm your animals” health. Some pet cookbooks on the market have you cook wit

Potluck Survival Guide | Book Review

Potluck Survival Guide , a light-hearted handbook for beginning and experienced cooks, helps frazzled parents, volunteers, event chairs and novice hosts feed the masses while keeping their sanity. Author Cherie Kimmons, who has spent years in the cooking trenches, helps readers prepare all-time potluck favorites for school, athletic, scouting, band, social and church events. Featuring kid-tested and approved recipes (with modifications for adult palates), the guide includes a unique section of i

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