As one of Canada’s most beloved celebrity chef TV personalities, Anna Olson always has a positive message to share. Anna is host of Food Network Canada’s Bake with Anna Olson, following on the heels of the successful series, Sugar and Fresh with Anna Olsonall of which have aired in 40 countries worldwide. She has authored seven bestselling cookbooks including her most recent, Back to Baking. Two of these books were written with her husband Michael, a well-noted chef and culinary instructor, and together they have recently launched the Olson Recipe Maker App for iPad, iPhone, Android and Blackberry with critical acclaim.
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In my early baking days, I made just about every bread recipe in this book - a comprehensive tutorial.
A perfect modern interpretation on classic desserts, with great techniques.
Inspiration for any pastry chef.
The first to bring foraging & local, seasonal cooking to the North American palate.
As a child, I used to flip through my Mom's copy (which I now have) from front to back, enthralled.
My first introduction to real, fine French cooking - my parents brought it home from a holiday when I was a teen - the book is still on my bookshelf
I love to follow these recipes - a great guide, especially with the addition of regional & historical context to the dishes.
Fabulous composition cookbook - loved the TV series that went with it
The bible for French-based cooking - never goes out of style
I really let the food and occasion dictate the music I listen to.