Renowned Chef David Wolfman and his wife Marlene Finn share their favourite recipes, combining classic cooking techniques with traditional ingredients. Covering everything from the origin of bannock to the finer points of filleting a fish, this book is accessible to readers of every culinary skill level, with step-by-step instructions and charts covering the fundamentals of cooking, from knife handling techniques, choosing cuts of meat and making stocks and sauces to home smoking.

Are you ready? kitchen essentials and food handling techniques --Tricks of the trade : basic cooking methods and recipes -- The little things: appetizers, salads and snacks -- Tastes of home : soups, stews and chili -- The four leggeds : large game dishes -- The swimmers : fish and shellfish -- The fliers : poultry, game birds and waterfowl -- The plants : vegetables and side dishes -- On the side : bannock and other breads -- Sweets before you go.