As Fresh as It Gets (Arsenal Pulp, $24.95) by Christian Gaudreault and Star Spilos. The owners of the beloved Tomato Fresh Food Café in Vancouver open the door to making food that’s wholesome, simple and inventive.
Red, White, and Drunk All Over (Doubleday Canada, $29.95) by Natalie MacLean. An award-winning journalist who was, by her own confession, “born thirsty,” MacLean offers a fun, enlightening romp through the wine world.
The Wine Atlas of Canada (Random House Canada, $60) by Tony Aspler. A Canadian wine expert par excellence, Aspler draws on three decades of oenophilic experience to explore wine regions from coast to coast.
Canadians at the Table (Dundurn, $35) by Dorothy Duncan. The culinary historian’s exploration of Canadian food, culture and folklore is perfect for history buffs.
Love in the Time of Cholesterol (Viking Canada, $29) by Cecily Ross. A frank, touching memoir of Ross and her husband coping with his quadruple bypass, recovery and a new appreciation for healthy eating. 
My Life in France (Random House Canada, $35.95) by Julia Child with Alex Prud’homme. In this volume created by Child and her grandnephew, Julia, as she is affectionately known to fans, falls in love with French food and finds her true calling. 
Planking Secrets: How to Grill with Wooden Planks for Unbeatable Barbecue Flavor (Whitecap, $19.95) by Ron Shewchuk is a must for someone who's great at grilling and wants to take their grills to new heights.Page 2 of 2
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Originally published as Books for Foodies in the December 2006 issue of Canadian Living magazine. Click to subscribe and never miss an issue!
