Food

May 7, 2019 June 17, 2019

Yum to salmon cakes!

by Chris Benjamin

A recipe for Cornmeal-crusted Salmon Cakes with Apricot and Currant Chutney from Formac Publishing’s East Coast Favourite Fishcakes Plus Bakes Beans and Other Great Accompaniments

November 21, 2018 November 22, 2018

A Literary Tour: The Winter 2018-19 Issue of Atlantic Books Today

by Chris Benjamin

Our latest issue takes you on a literary tour of the East Coast with 10 new books to keep you warm this winter, and a deep dive into our favourite, culturally specific, comfort foods

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“You should write a book!” How often have you said or heard that? Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone seems to know a master storyteller, especially on the East Coast. But spinning a yarn is more akin to threading a needle, compared to the long, dedicated work of weaving an intricate tape...

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Meet the Canada Reads 2020 contenders | CBC Books

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The debates will take place March 16-19, 2020 and will be hosted by Ali Hassan. The debates will be broadcast on CBC Radio One, CBC TV, CBC Gem and on CBC Books.

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