Fall Cookbook Round-up

By VITA Daily

With monsoon season upon us, it’s time to knuckle down at home and start cooking up some comfort for those long, cold nights. Here are five local cookbooks that offer plenty of seasonal warmth. —Anya Levykh

• Araxi: Roots to Shoots Farm Fresh Recipes by James Walt

  By VITA Daily

  Gordon Ramsey has called it the best restaurant in Canada. Locals call it a must-try when in Whistler. Araxi executive chef James Walt and his team have put together a collection of 80 recipes from the restaurant and their annual Longtable events. Each recipe celebrates local producers and ingredients that have influenced Walt’s cooking over his many years at Araxi.

• Cin Cin: Wood Fired Cucina by Andrew Richardson

  By VITA Daily

  In executive chef Andrew Richardson’s first cookbook, the emphasis on simple, ingredient-driven dishes that reflect the best of Italian cuisine is reflected in these beautifully-photographed recipes. Focusing on the wood fire cooking that the restaurant is famed for, these recipes are easy enough for a beginner to tackle and delicious enough to keep you coming back for more.

• British Columbia from Scratch by Denise Marchessault

  By VITA Daily

  Celebrating everything our province offers, from the seafood of the Pacific to the fruit of the Okanagan, this seasonally-organized cookbook also features a “back to basics” section that teaches you how to make stocks, pasta and even your own mayonnaise.

• The Ocean Wise Cookbook 2, edited by Jane Mundy

  By VITA Daily

  This sequel to the best-selling original is full of recipes from Canada’s top chefs and restaurants, with more than 100 dishes to enjoy. In addition, there are buying resources for sustainable seafood, guides to important cooking techniques and advice from top chefs.

• Well Fed, Flat Broke: Recipes for Modest Budgets by Emily Wight

  By VITA Daily

  Local East Vancouver blogger and cookbook author Emily Wight is a typical Vancouver mom who balances daycare for her toddler and paying off her student loans with homey and delicious recipes that stress the healthy aspects without forgetting favourite treats like peanut butter bacon fat cookies.