Whitecap Books

01/08/2025

INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC is featuring COMFORT FOOD among its Most Anticipated Cookbooks of 2025! Pre-order online to receive a 25% discount!

Chef Spencer Watts takes the very best of classic comfort food dishes and adds globally influenced flavours to make each dish new again. Chicken noodle soup becomes jerk rubbed duck noodle soup; mac and cheese becomes transformed with a rye crumble topping and chicken wings are dusted with dill pickle chips. COMFORT FOOD is for everyone!

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11/28/2024

Our friends, Canadian Cookbooks, are running a contest! Please see below for more!

If you love food and history, this cookbook is for you! Win it by entering at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/giveaways/2/ before end of day Sunday and take a walk through the kitchens at home and in the battlefields. Whitecap Books

11/27/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to see Chef Bruno Feldeisen at Cluny’s Bistro & Boulangerie! Cluny’s hosted Chef Bruno for a special evening with friends and members of the media. It was an amazing evening with a special menu crafted by Cluny’s Executive Chef Christine Mast, featuring the book’s four spotlight ingredients: Bacon, Butter, Bourbon, and Chocolate. And of course, Chef Bruno signed copies of his new cookbook, THE BACON, BUTTER, BOURBON & CHOCOLATE COOKBOOK! The grand cookbook tour continues! Ask your local bookstore if Chef Bruno is coming to a bookstore near you!

Fitzhenry & Whiteside Whitecap Books

11/22/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to see Chef Bruno Feldeisen at BLACK BOND BOOKS! Chef Bruno hosted a special evening at Vinca’s Kitchen, courtesy of our friends from Black Bond Books, where he demonstrated recipes, shared tasty samples and signed copies of his new cookbook, THE BACON, BUTTER, BOURBON & CHOCOLATE COOKBOOK! The grand cookbook tour continues! Ask your local bookstore if Chef Bruno is coming to a bookstore near you!
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Whitecap Books

11/20/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to see Chef Bruno Feldeisen at Bolen Books! Chef Bruno presided over a bake-off challenge and signed copies of his new cookbook, THE BACON, BUTTER, BOURBON & CHOCOLATE COOKBOOK! This is the start of Chef Bruno's cookbook tour and he may be coming to a bookstore near you!
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Whitecap Books

11/20/2024

‘Our journey from past to present’

A Traveller’s Guide to Historic British Columbia (revised) (Whitecap Books, 2023) by Rosemary Neering.

“Rosemary Neering’s A Traveller’s Guide to Historic British Columbia is a book to be enjoyed by those who love this province and its history. Her words and descriptive passages are extremely enjoyable.”

Reviewed by Valerie Green.

Clickable Link in Bio: https://thebcreview.ca/2024/10/23/2334-green-neering/

11/09/2024

Check out this indulgent and delectable cookbook from celebrity chef Bruno Feldeisen at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/the-bacon-butter-bourbon-chocolate-cookbook/ Whitecap Books

11/09/2024

Add this Bacon and Cashew Brittle to your next charcuterie board - it'll be a hit! Get the recipe at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/bacon-and-cashew-brittle/ Bruno Feldeisen Whitecap Books

10/18/2024

Enter while you still can!

Win this inspirational seafood cookbook from Chef Spencer Watts at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/giveaways/ Ends Sunday! Whitecap Books

01/12/2024

The Vegan Bridge
Expanding Plant-Based Cuisine
By Romain Avril and Richelle Tablang
9781770503595
https://www.whitecap.ca/Detail/1770503595

"From the very first page, The Vegan Bridge enchants readers with its visually appealing layout and vibrant photographs. It’s immediately evident that the authors have poured their passion for plant-based cooking into every aspect of this book. Each recipe is a ticket to a new destination, where traditional flavors are seamlessly combined with innovative techniques. Whether you’re a long-time vegan or someone who’s just venturing into the realm of plant-based eating, the book’s diverse range of dishes will undoubtedly impress and inspire."

- Canadian Cookbooks

01/08/2024

The Vegan Bridge by Chefs Romain Avril and Richelle Tablang
https://www.whitecap.ca/Detail/1770503595
Canadian Cookbooks Review https://canadiancookbooks.ca/the-vegan-bridge-2/

In a world where dietary preferences are diversifying and sustainability concerns are paramount, the culinary landscape has been undergoing a transformational shift towards plant-based cuisine. In the midst of this revolution, The Vegan Bridge: Expanding Plant-Based Cuisine by Richelle Tablang and Romain Avril emerges as a captivating guide that not only celebrates the art of plant-based cooking but also opens up new horizons for both seasoned vegans and curious omnivores alike. This cookbook is a testament to the fact that adopting a plant-based lifestyle doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or variety.
From the very first page, The Vegan Bridge enchants readers with its visually appealing layout and vibrant photographs. It’s immediately evident that the authors have poured their passion for plant-based cooking into every aspect of this book. Each recipe is a ticket to a new destination, where traditional flavors are seamlessly combined with innovative techniques. Whether you’re a long-time vegan or someone who’s just venturing into the realm of plant-based eating, the book’s diverse range of dishes will undoubtedly impress and inspire.

One of the standout features of The Vegan Bridge is its international flair. Tablang and Avril take us on a journey around the world through their culinary creations. From Fresh Thai Vegetable Roll to New Orleans’ Black Plum Beignets, the authors skillfully demonstrate that the absence of animal products does not equate to the absence of taste or cultural authenticity. These recipes serve as a culinary bridge that connects people from various backgrounds, allowing them to explore new tastes while staying true to their values.
The authors strike a harmonious balance between accessibility and culinary adventure. Novice cooks will appreciate the clear instructions and simple yet flavorful recipes that form the backbone of the book. Meanwhile, experienced chefs will relish the opportunity to delve into more intricate creations that elevate plant-based dining to a gourmet level. Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday meal or a show-stopping dish to impress family and friends, The Vegan Bridge has you covered.
What sets The Vegan Bridge apart from other plant-based cookbooks is its holistic approach. The authors go beyond recipes by offering vegan menu ideas, explanation of culinary terms and techniques and suggestions for kitchen equipment that enhance the cooking experience. This comprehensive approach ensures that readers are well-equipped to embark on their plant-based culinary journey with confidence and creativity.

In The Vegan Bridge: Expanding Plant-Based Cuisine, Richelle Tablang and Romain Avril have crafted a cookbook that serves as an inviting gateway to the world of plant-based cooking. Through a delightful blend of global flavors, culinary expertise, and a genuine passion for sustainable living, the authors have succeeded in creating a masterpiece that will undoubtedly find a place on the bookshelves and kitchen counters of food enthusiasts everywhere. Purchase the book at https://www.whitecap.ca/Detail/1770503595 or go to our Giveaway section to win your exploratory journey into vegan cuisine.

11/09/2023

There will be a memorial for Sharon this Tuesday, November 14. If you would like to come and celebrate her life with us please RSVP to [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there.

10/31/2023

Congratulations to authors, Denise Marchessault and Deb Garlick on winning Silver in the Single Subject Cookbooks category, at the 2023 Taste Canada awards for their book, The Artful Pie Project.

https://www.whitecap.ca/Detail/1770503609

09/06/2023

06/21/2023

The Vegan Bridge
Romain Avril, chef/author
Richelle Tablang, chef/author
Whitecap Books
c/o Fitzhenry & Whiteside
www.fitzhenry.ca
9781770503595, $34.95, PB, 240pp

Reviewed by Midwest Book Review

Synopsis: For the meat-eater looking to incorporate vegetarian options into their repertoire; for the novice chef trying to develop new techniques; for the home cook who wants to dazzle with recipes that are bold, flavourful, and totally unique - French-trained chefs Romain Avril and Richelle Tablang have collaborated with the publication of "The Vegan Bridge: Adding Plant-Based Flair to the Carnivore's Kitchen"

Comprised of recipes ranging from simple snacks and sides that add a vegan twist to a flexible meal, to showstopping vegan mains that will captivate vegetarians and omnivores alike, chefs and co-authors Romain and Richelle demonstrate how incorporating vegan meals into everyday life can be done easily, without sacrificing taste or presentation
Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full color, full page photography, "The Vegan Bridge: Adding Plant-Based Flair to the Carnivore's Kitchen" is a very special coffee-table style paperback (8.5 x 1 x 11 inches, 1.98 pounds) that will grace any personal, professional, or community library cookbook collection -- and will be especially appreciated by anyone wanting to sample what vegan dishes can do for their palate pleasing, appetite satisfying offerings that will have appeal for even the most carnivore of friends and family members.

05/04/2023

Taste Canada has officially announced all the cookbook submissions for the 2023 Taste Canada Awards / Les Lauréats des Saveurs du Canada.
Whitecap Books is proud to announce we have 2 cookbooks nominated in the single book category.
The Artful Pie Project by Denise Marchessault and Deb Garlick, https://www.whitecap.ca/Detail/1770503609 and
Fish for You by Spencer Watts, https://www.whitecap.ca/Detail/1770503641