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A book review column I wrote for NVDPL appeared in the Thursday, May 22 issue of the North Shore Outlook newspaper. Buried at the back (p 32 of 40 pages), it sank without a trace. So, if you're interested in cookbooks and want to see the six titles I picked out of the many thousands held by NVDPL, here it is:
Whether you’re a gourmet cook who loves to entertain, a parent who caters to fussy eaters or someone who would like to start eating more healthily, cookbooks can be wonderful sources of inspiration and new ideas. Nowadays, there are so many cookbooks being published, there’s sure to be one that will help you no matter what your eating habits or cooking talents may be. Here’s some of the latest picks from the North Vancouver District Public Libraries’ collection.
The Dinner Fix : Cooking for the Rushed by Sandi Richard
The perfect guide for busy parents to plan, prepare and cook healthy, delicious meals for the entire family. The author is a mom of seven children; she’s passionate about the happiness and health of families everywhere. The book boasts 10 weeks of balanced recipes and meal plans that include grocery and equipment lists. Each meal has its own colour photograph.
The South Beach Diet Supercharged by Arthur Agatson
Follows the proven healthy eating principles of the original diet set out by Miami cardiologist Agatston: choose good carbs, good fats, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. Includes dozens of easy-to-prepare new recipes, including Eggs Frijoles, Chock-Full-of-Veggi Chili, Roasted Tomato Soup and South Beach Diet Tiramisu.
Balls! Round the World Fare for All Occasions by Angela Murrills
Reasons to love meatballs? Let’s see: they're simple, they're economical; you can feed four to six with a pound of meat. They taste good hot, cold or at room temperature, with or without sauce. A Vancouver food and travel writer, Murrills has eaten meatballs in France, Italy, Spain, Thailand and Greece. Colour photos accompany such recipes as Lamb and Feta Meatballs with Cucumber Yogurt and Oven Baked Curried Salmon Balls.
EverydayFavourites : Canadian Living Cookbook
This book is the 30th anniversary collection from the test kitchens of Canadian Living magazine, where the editors have put their years of experience into the art of creating quick, healthy, and affordable meals. While old favourites such as Caesar Salad and Tuna Casserole can be found here, so can more sophisticated dishes as Roasted Double-Salmon Fillet with Spinach Mushroom Filling and Carrot and Red Lentil Soup with Parsley Cream.
Fresh : Seasonal Recipes Made With Local Ingredients by John Bishop
Bishop’s Restaurant is famous for its use of organic, locally grown foods. This cookbook features Bishop’s philosophy in recipes divided by the seasons, thus making use of the freshest ingredients. For example, “Spring & Early Summer” recipes make use of early crops in dishes such as Smoked Sockeye Salmon and Leek Tart, Spinach and Nettle Soup and Strawberry Rhubarb Fool.
dish entertains : Everyday Simple to Special Occasions by Trish Magwood
Torontonian Trish Magwood is building an empire with a hit TV show party dish, a catering business, a cooking school, a retail business and now her first book. Not bad for a woman in her thirties with young children! dish entertains is divided into six sections: hors d'oeuvres, soups, salads, mains, sides, and desserts.
Each section is also divided into "everyday simple" recipes and "special occasions" recipes. Some samples: Sweet Potato Chipotle Soup, Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin and Chocolate Pots.
