A keepsake collection of original recipes from Canada’s Pacific Northwest with exquisite illustrations depicting coastal scenes of rural charm that make this cookbook truly unique. A gourmet romp through mouth-watering seafood and vegetarian recipes; an exciting appetite ride bound to tantalize the taste buds. Meant for the experienced and inexperienced cook alike, this little gem of a book is bound to appeal to all ages, the traveler or as souvenir. Sixty mouth-watering recipes with 68 illustrations, a table of contents and an index. From the warm glow of a wood fire on a wet night, to the early morning light on an ocean beach, the evocative paintings and recipes in this lovely book capture the daily possibilities for pleasure in the seasons and local food of the West Coast. David Wood-Salt Spring Island Cheese, British Columbia, Canada