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Testimonials
Recognizing cookbooks (and books about culinary culture) is a vital step in recognizing their role, not only in our everyday life, but in our culture as a whole. ~Elizabeth Baird, Cookbook author and former editor of Canadian Living
To help differentiate all these cookbooks, the public can turn to Taste Canada Award winners knowing they will be purchasing a book that has gone through a rigorous judging process and been declared a winner. ~ Alison Fryer, The Cookbook Store
One of our greatest cultural assets is our cuisine. To recognize those who contribute through their words, recipes and photography pays homage to something so close to the heart of a nation. These awards have become the stewards of the history, the here and now and the future of our nation's table. ~ Donna Dooher, Owner, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
These awards play an invaluable role in Canadian publishing. ~ Sarah Elton, author of Locavore
Cookbooks serve an important cultural role in our society. While it’s boring to watch a rerun of a food show, people never tire of perusing through their favourite cookbooks. ~ Meeru Dhalwala, co-author of Vij’s Elegant and Inspiring Indian Cuisine
No other organization in Canada goes to the lengths ... to recognize the extraordinary contribution to Canadian arts and letters that cookery, food and wine writers make in this country. ~ Kirsten Hanson, Senior Cookbook Editor, HarperCollins Canada Ltd
Each year the shortlist appears in papers, newsletters, magazines and various electronic publications, thereby informing the consumer, which then helps our retail. When this shortlist is announced we tend to see an increase in book sales. ~ Robert McCullough, Publisher
They are a key player in helping to increase Canadian book sales and celebrate a diverse and talented set of authors and publishers resident in Canada in the Culinary field. ~ Evaleen Jaager Roy, author Four Chefs, One Garden
Book publishing in Canada provides few financial rewards. It's doubly important, therefore, that recognition programs such as [Taste Canada] exist. The result is greater awareness of Canadian authored books and increased sales for the retailer, the distributor, the publisher, and most importantly, the author. ~ Grant Loving, Company's Coming Publishing Limited.
It’s important for authors to see there is an opportunity within their own country for press. Often we look to the States for validation. This is backwards. Rather, an event like [Taste Canada] recognizes great books, great authors, great chefs in our own backyard. ~ Anastasia Koutalianos, co-author of From the Olive Grove
I'm a huge admirer of this program because it takes a leadership role in promoting OUR cuisine—the food and drink that's grown, prepared and served by us. And due in part to the hard work by the enthusiastic individuals who run this program, the concept of "Canadian cuisine" is growing by leaps and bounds. ~ Sonia Day, Toronto Star columnist, author
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