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The Farm Table

By Julius Roberts

Professionally trained chef Julius Roberts left frantic London restaurant life to pursue his dream of living sustainably on a small farm in the English countryside. He transports us to his farmstead, taking us through a calendar year with diary entries and images grounded in the natural world. We take joy in reading about new goats and sheep being born, learn to grow vegetables, and forage for simple herbs and flowers, all while discovering Julius’s outstanding recipes.
Ebury Press

Wild Figs and Fennel: A Year in an Italian Kitchen

By Letitia Clark

A charming journey into the ease and pleasure that defines Italian life. From refreshing summer salads to wintery pasta. You’ll find classics such as Sausage Lasagne, Lemon Ricotta Souffle Pancakes, Pumpkin Gnocchi
Fried in Sage Butter and Ricotta, Lemon
and Herb-Stuffed Courgette Flowers.
Hardie Grant North America

Flavour 

By Sabrina Ghayour

British-Iranian Chef and food writer Ghayour has become the ‘go to’ girl for Persian and Middle-Eastern recipes, history and ingredient wisdom and is often called upon for her expertise.
Woolworths Group Limited

Code Noir Afro-Caribbean Stories and Recipes

By Lelani Lewis

Code Noir is a cookbook steeped in history. The Chef and culinary activist Lelani Lewis goes back to her Caribbean roots with classics like jerk chicken, salted cod fritters, pepperpot stew, and Guinness punch. She also shares new creations with typically Caribbean ingredients.
Simon & Schuster

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The Meandering Epicurist

Subtext Coffee Roasters Coffee has come a long way from 17c European coffee houses where a hefty jolt of caffeine was all that mattered. It tasted pretty bad apparently. Some, unkindly, liken it to today’s Starbucks dark roast. Hardly surprising

Al Fresco luncheon

There’s something so special about gathering under the sun with good friends and great food. We recently attended an al fresco luncheon at Kamalame Cay, an intimate and exclusive resort in Bahamas where they kept things relaxed but elegant—just the

Favourite Things

Automobili Italiane From Concorso Roma—a grand 3 day gathering of the rarest and most significant historic Italian cars hosted by Anatara Palazzo Naia di Rome Hotel.Photo: Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel The power of colour Full of vibrant contrasts these

Forty-winks in style

Making the best of its enviable reputation, the Drake Devonshire in Prince Edward County seems as popular as ever during my recent visit. Expanding this year to add more rooms, the retro chic property in Wellington remains one of those

Setting the Scene: The power of the tablescape

For Sebastien and Sheila Centner, a thoughtfully designed table is the heartbeat of any gathering. A great tablescape doesn’t just look beautiful—it sets the tone, sparks conversation, and makes guests feel like they’re part of something special. In their entertaining

Fall flavours in your glass

Several of this month’s selections are available exclusively from top-notch Ontario wineries. You can order these wines from the websites noted or by calling the wineries. They’ll ship directly to your doorstep. This is an important way you can support