Elizabeth Baird's Classic Canadian Cooking: Menus for the Seasons Review

Posted by Juanita Avenue on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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(More customer reviews)I received my copy of the original edition in 1988. It has become one of my favorite cookbooks - and that is saying quite a bit as I have a LOT of cookbooks!It is wonderful to have entire menus listed as that takes much of the work out of meal planning. Every recipe I have tried has been delicious. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the descriptions and little stories that go along with each menu are charming. The back section of the cookbook offers a myriad of almost-forgotten recipes for making your own condiments, jams, pickles, etc.The apple butter recipe has become a favorite for gift giving, the homemade bread recipes work every time, the pie recipes are dangerously delicious. It is important to note that all of this good food can happen easily in our own kitchens without the use of processed packaged "foods".More wisdom from this author is found in the seasonal groupings of the menus and recipes.Food bought and prepared in the season in which it is grown makes for the freshest, best tasting and healthiest meals. It also helps to bring variety to our tables and a connection to our local area.

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Inspired by the cookbooks of the past and family recipe collections, Elizabeth Baird's Classic Canadian Cooking has itself become a classic. Her 300 recipes embody the experience of generations of Canadian cooks and profit from the possibilities offered by native produce.

Relying on fresh ingredients abundant in Canada, this book takes its cue from the seasons, with menus for meals and for special occasions. Enjoy Open-Faced Nasturtium Sandwiches, Baked Peameal Bacon, Grilled Steaks with Oyster Stuffing, Pan-Fried Minted Brook Trout, Baked Apples with Rum and Cider Sauce, Lumber Camp Apple Pie, and dozens of other dishes drawn from Canada's many culinary traditions.

Exploring Canada's cookery can be as exciting and delicious as discovering the possibilities of French, Italian or Chinese cuisine. Elizabeth Baird's Classic Canadian Cooking is a splendid compendium of this nation's diverse foodways.