The Acadian Kitchen
The aroma of rappie pies baking in the oven, rich fragrant broth bubbling on the stovetop for the evening’s fricot, buckwheat pancakes frying in a cast-iron skillet-these are the tastes and smells of traditional Acadian cooking, brought to life in “The Kilted Chef Alain Bosse’s new book, The Acadian Kitchen: Recipes from Then and Now.
The Acadian Kitchen is a landmark guide to Acadian history, culture and time-honoured foods that define its one-of-a-kind heritage. With chapters on chowders, pies, preserves, classic desserts and much more, The Acadian Kitchen captures an extensive variety of Acadian dishes, new and old.
Mussels
This cookbook, Mussels, includes 77 recipes for using mussels in every type of dish, from where you would expect them—in appetizers, salads and mains—to where they are a delightful, whimsical surprise—in pickles, pies and cocktails. Mussel Strudel, anyone?
Mussels is for anyone who is passionate about mussels and looking for new ways to cook and eat them. This mighty mollusc has long been a staple on restaurant menus but many people still hesitate to cook mussels at home. This book shows how easy it is to choose, store and cook this healthy and tasty seafood. Everyone who wants to can now cook mussels with confidence.