As June graces us with its warm embrace, it brings forth an array of fresh produce, including the versatile and vibrant asparagus. If you find yourself yearning for asparagus recipes to tantalize your taste buds, look no further than this creamy and satisfying Asparagus Soup–with absolutely zero cream! With its velvety texture and a burst … Continued
TouchWood Editions is thrilled to announce that three of its authors have been shortlisted for the 2023 Taste Canada Awards. The nominated authors, Ann Allchin, Naomi Hansen, and Emillie Parrish, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to Canada’s culinary writing community. Ann Allchin, author of Butter and Flower: Cannabis-Infused Recipes and Stories for the … Continued
Yesterday, Sam Shelstad received his first award for his debut novel, Citizens of Light. In an online ceremony he was awarded the Best Crime First Novel by the Crime Writers of Canada. After receiving the news Sam Shelstad said, “I’m surprised and deeply honoured…I’ve never written any kind of crime fiction before, but had the … Continued
As we celebrate #NationalAccessAbilityWeek, we are thrilled to join in the conversation by featuring a delicious recipe from trans and disability rights advocate Jules Sherred‘s new cookbook, Crip Up the Kitchen. In this post, we’ll be sharing one of Jules Sherred’s favourite recipes, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Join us as we explore the … Continued
TouchWood Editions is delighted to announce that Sam Shelstad, author of Citizens of Light, and Iona Whishaw, author of the Lane Winslow Mystery Series, have been nominated for the Best Crime First Novel and Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery respectively. The Crime Writers of Canada have revealed the shortlists for the 2023 Awards of … Continued
As Easter approaches, many people are looking forward to spending time with loved ones and indulging in delicious food. While the main dish is often the star of the show, don’t forget about the side dishes! A well-planned and executed side dish can take your Easter meal to the next level. Whether you prefer classic … Continued
This Triple S Soup is both super simple and super speedy, but that’s not where it gets the name; that’s thanks to the sausage, spinach, and squash. Keeping the ingredients in your spice drawer, pantry cupboard, and freezer means you can always make something tasty at a moment’s notice. And the best part is that … Continued
It’s soup season and this recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes. You could call it a “Simple Celery Soup.” The key? Using leftover mashed potatoes for the base which adds richness and texture to your soup. Plus, this soup is a tasty way to use up that celery lingering in the fridge. In … Continued
Holiday Baking Recipes We’re halfway through the holiday season, but the baked goods and feast gods are only getting started. If you’re already starting to feel the burn then we’ve got some inspiration for your cookie exchange recipe and we’re keeping it a little healthy too. We promise, all of these recipes are certain to … Continued
TouchWood Editions is pleased to announce that the audiobook for Dance Me to the End by Alison Acheson (narrated by Ellen Dubin) has been nominated for the 2022 Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Voice Arts Award. The audiobook is nominated in the Audiobook Narration category for Best Voiceover – Self-help, Health and Wellness. Dance … Continued
TouchWood Editions is delighted to announce that the Canada Council for the Arts has named All the Quiet Places by Brian Thomas Isaac a finalist for the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Awards. The announcement was made this morning with 70 books named the best to have been published in Canada in 2022, across seven categories, … Continued
All the Quiet Places Nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize TouchWood Editions is excited to announce that author Brian Thomas Isaac’s debut novel, All the Quiet Places, has been nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada’s richest literary award for fiction. Yesterday morning the Prize announced the 14 nominated books, including 7 first-time nominees and … Continued