Culinary
Buon Appetito Toronto! The Influence of Italian Food in our City
Edited by Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario
Photographs by Rick O'Brien
Buon Appetito Toronto! is the story of how Italian-Canadian food culture has evolved in the city and how its influence has helped define our perceptions of what constitutes a good meal. From the convivial social dynamics of the Italian table, to the quest for the perfect coffee, ... Read more
Eaten Back to Life
By Jonah Campbell
A new essay collection by the Philip K. Dick of chips
In this series of thoughtful essays and stink-eyed observations, Jonah Campbell explores food and drink in the modern world, from pig heads and whisky to fine wine and French gastronomy, Nigella Lawson to David Cronenberg, ... Read more
Food & Trembling
By Jonah Campbell
What hidden evasions and exclusions lie behind the subtle perfection of the BLT? What is the etymology of the croissant? Why did we drink all that Bud Lite Lime? What did you do to my face? This collection of writing by Jonah Campbell-metalhead, misanthrope, unrepentant good ... Read more
Food & Trembling
By Jonah Campbell
What hidden evasions and exclusions lie behind the subtle perfection of the BLT? What is the etymology of the croissant? Why did we drink all that Bud Lite Lime? What did you do to my face? This collection of writing by Jonah Campbell-metalhead, misanthrope, unrepentant good ... Read more
The Archeology of a Good Ragù
By John Domini
The Archeology of a Good Ragù offers a unique take on the recovery narrative. A damaged but savvy author finds new wholeness by way of a fascinating old city: Naples, Italy. John Domini’s exploration of the place— little known to North Americans, yet rich in culture and ... Read more
The Co-op Revolution
By Jan DeGrass
"We were undercapitalized, inexperienced, practiced democratic decision-making and some of us smoked dope occasionally. All elements that would make us grow as human beings and as business people. We ran a helluva show. ''
In the spring of 1975, a free-spirited Jan DeGrass backpacked ... Read more
Wine Witch on Fire
By Natalie MacLean
A powerful memoir about how one woman resurrects her life and career in the glamorous but sexist wine industry.
Natalie MacLean, a bestselling wine writer, is shocked when her husband of twenty years, a high-powered CEO, demands a divorce. Then an online mob of rivals comes ... Read more