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
4 Ingredient Summer Punch Recipe A dash of bitters and a sprinkle of spice, serve well chilled with plenty of ice. And ta-daaah! You’ve got yourself a punch. This rhyme originates from Barbados, and if you’ve ever drunk punch in Barbados, you’ll trust this is the perfect guideline for making it. The beauty of punch … Continued
It’s summer. It’s hot. Need we say more? Here’s a selection of recipe from our cookbooks to help you beat the heat. This sorbet is already super refreshing. Get the recipe here. Why not enjoy a cocktail with brunch? There’s no need to stop at pastries and cheese. After all, we are being indulgent. Get … Continued
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Serves 2-4 Homemade smoothies are a delicious way to get a dose of probiotics into your diet while skipping the sugar usually found in store-bought flavoured yogurts. While berry and mango smoothies are naturally sweet and delicious, this protein-packed chocolate smoothie is rich enough for dessert and healthy enough for … Continued
Sweet Yogurt Lassi Drinks Makes 1-2 servings Gluten-free & Vegetarian Lassi is a traditional beverage made by blending buttermilk or yogurt and water or other fruits, juices and spices until frothy. It is enjoyed chilled, as either sweet or salty hot-weather refreshment. It’s also consumed to cool the palate when eating spicy foods. INGREDIENTS ¾ … Continued
Boozy Brunch Bourbon Mint Iced Tea Why not enjoy a cocktail with brunch? There’s no need to stop at pastries and cheese. After all, we are being indulgent. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup granulated sugar 8 English Breakfast teabags 1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish 2 cups bourbon 1–2 lemons Ice cubes RECIPE In … Continued
Mango Sorbet Recipe Makes about 6 cups When preparing a delectable Mango Sorbet Recipe, it’s essential to ensure that your mangoes are perfectly ripe, exuding the delightful flavors of the beach and sunshine. Avoid using underripe mangoes, as they can impart a chalky taste to the sorbet. In addition to the mangoes, this recipe incorporates … Continued
Rhubarb starts to make itself known in the early spring, when gardens on Vancouver Island are just coming alive and whispering to us that summer is 1 cup packed brown sugar almost here and CSA boxes will soon be spilling over with fresh fruits and vegetables. Rhubarb and strawberry make the perfect duo if you’re … Continued
There’s no need for an ice cream maker here; all you need is a food processor, a mixer and a handful of ingredients. The result? A fresh, creamy taste, with deep strawberry flavour and just a murmur of balsamic. Simple. Sensational. INGREDIENTS 3-3/4 cups fresh, ripe strawberries, rinsed 1/2 cup superfine sugar 2 tsp balsamic … Continued
Here is another simple everyday dish that everyone can put their own spin on. Lula learned this version from her auntie, whom she often stayed with as a child. She makes the best misir wot ever. (Shhh—just don’t tell her mom she said that!) Try this recipe for Lula’s recipe for Misir Wot and enjoy … Continued