Cookbook

New cookbooks by B.C. authors celebrate the flavour of local cuisine

Eric Akis, Times Colonist
Published: Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Every spring my TC mailbox fills with new cookbooks. This year I noticed a number were by B.C. authors, and quite diverse on their subject matter. Below are reviews of five new volumes that will help you celebrate the tastes of the Okanagan, create brilliant morning meals, cook without turning on the stove, feast from a First Nations perspective and get hooked on halibut.

Fabulous Fairholme: Breakfast & Brunches

Wow! That was my first reaction when flipping through this beautifully designed, self-published book written by Sylvia Main, owner of Victoria’s historic Fairholme Manor Inn. The 142-page book is jammed with so many delicious morning meal ideas you might never want to sleep late again. Some of Main’s many fine creations include tomato and spinach strata (a great brunch dish you can prepare the night before); cheddar chive biscuits (nice topped with a poached egg); and chocolate lover’s waffles with raspberry syrup (perfect for a romantic breakfast). Each recipe has a mouth-watering photograph alongside that provides a clear vision of what it should look like. Fabulous Fairholme: Breakfast & Brunches costs $29.95 and is available at most book stores in Victoria. It can be purchased online at www.fairholmemanor.com