5 Books We Can’t Wait To Cook And Learn From This Summer
Photo illustration by Aimee Nishitoba.
Whether you’re looking to master the art of Italian dolci or take a kitchen trip to the markets of Istanbul, our favourite new cookbooks this season have you covered.
Niagara Wine + Food by Magdalena Kaiser
Take a culinary tour through one of Canada’s OG wine regions with this 88-recipe compendium of food-and-wine pairings from Niagara Peninsula wineries and restaurants. Along with profiles of trailblazers and newcomers to the southern Ontario scene, Kaiser highlights the region’s unique terroir and varietals, and delivers stellar summer cooking inspo.
Italian Cookies by Domenica Marchetti
Anyone who has stepped into an Italian bakery or participated in the beloved tradition of a bridal shower cookie buffet is familiar with the wild and delicious varieties of this humble baked treat. Learn about the history of 100 Italian cookies in this comprehensive recipe guide to regional favourites.
Will This Make You Happy by Tanya Bush
Tanya Bush’s cookbook-memoir chronicles a life-changing year during which the Cake Zine founder decided to become a baker. In between thoughtful stories about a struggling romance, an ill-fated culinary internship in Italy and the existential malaise brought on by early COVID lockdowns, there are recipes for Blueberry Jam Corn Muffins, Cardamom Crullers and more.
West Coast Kitchen Garden by Sabrina Currie
From her garden in Campbell River, B.C., cook and food blogger Sabrina Currie documents what she grows and how she translates the bounty into beautiful soups, stews and salads. Her first cookbook pulls it all together in a recipe collection divided by season and set up as a useful series of menus meant to change with what’s growing in the garden at any given moment.
Istanbul by Özlem Warren
This cookbook is an excellent introduction to Turkish home cooking, from mezze dips to yogurt-based soups to the delicious tradition of kahvalti, a breakfast spread of fresh breads, egg dishes, olives, cheese and tea.
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Chantal Braganza is a writer and editor living in Toronto. She is deputy editor, food at Chatelaine, a cookbook nerd, lover of vintage dish ware, and currently training for yoga teacher certification. Her first book, Story of Your Mother, is out with Strange Light Press.
