At the Brunch Table - by Rebecca Wellman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"At the Brunch Table by Rebecca Wellman is a front to back celebration of brunch culture." -- Matt Basile, Chef, Food Entrepreneur and author of Brunch Life

With these scrumptious recipes straight from the kitchens of the finest eateries in Victoria and talented food writer and photographer Rebecca Wellman, you'll always be ready for a perfect late-morning feast, whether in your own kitchen or out on the town in the brunch capital of Canada.

Brunch is a beloved urban ritual, and no one does it better than Victoria, BC, crowned the Brunch Capital of Canada by Food Network. Part guidebook, part cookbook, At the Brunch Table tours you around town to try hand-picked recipes from the best local eateries, and then takes you back to Rebecca's brunch table, letting you summon a taste of the capital city's mid-morning magic right in your home kitchen.

Featuring fresh local flavours and vibrant global influences from Scotland to Korea to Mexico, there's something for everyone in these photo-rich pages. Savor eggs benedict with a West Coast twist from Shuck Taylor's, try your hand at Duo's Cheddar Dill Drop Scones, and satisfy your sweet tooth with The Courtney Room's Chocolate Sourdough French Toast.

Experienced recipe developer, food writer, and photographer Rebecca Wellman adapts winning restaurant dishes for the home kitchen, and shares her own savoury and sweet brunch staples for all your brunch needs. Whether you're a local wanting to connect with your city, or a visitor hoping to take a taste of Victoria home, At the Brunch Table is a mouthwatering celebration of Victoria's vibrant culture, and of all things brunch.

Twenty-nine local favourite brunch spots share their secrets, including:

• Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio Kale and Leek Rösti with Herbed Labneh and Harissa Chili Crisp
• Bao Tamagoyaki
• Be Love Kimchijeon
• Blue Fox Carrot Cake Jam
• Boom and Batten Breakfast Mezze
• The Courtney Room Chocolate Sourdough French Toast
• Deer & Dough Bakery Cafe Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl
• Demitasse Café & Garden Centre Green Goddess Koftas with Spinach Parmesan Cream
• Duncan Garage Café & Bakery Wild Mushrooms on Toast
• Duo Café Bakery Cheddar Dill Drop Scones
• Fathom Avocado Toast with Spiced Chickpeas and Lemon Dill Yogurt
• Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio Hangtown Fry
• Fox & Monocle Café and Bakery Spinach, Gruyère and Sweet Onion Quiche
• Glo Steak and Eggs with Poblano Potato Cakes and Jalapeño Sweet Corn Purée
• Hey Happy Butternut Hummus on Toast and Iced Horchata Hernandez
• House of Boateng Jerk Chicken Huevos Rancheros
• Jam Cafe Pulled Chicken Chilaquiles
• Kwench Kanteen Heirloom Tomato Salad with Quinoa, Chorizo, and Burrata
• Little June Eggs with Creamed Chickpeas and Green Sauce
• Old Town Bakery Peanut Butter Pretzel Nanaimo Bars
• Pagliacci's Bicycle Thief Hash (Breakfast of Champions)
• Part and Parcel Turkish Eggs
• Ruth & Dean Breakfast Biscuits
• Saxe Point Public House Scotch Eggs with Dressed Greens and House Mustard
• Shine Cafe Famous Peachy-Keen Pancakes
• Shuck Taylor's Fried Oyster Benedict
• Sweet Meadows Strawberry Tea Cakes
• Tre Fantastico Greens and Eggs with Orange Cardamom Vinaigrette

Review Quotes

"I love seeing chefs and authors normalize brunch as something that can be enjoyed at home. More brunch cookbooks means more people embracing the art of fancy eggs, mimosas and track pants. At the Brunch Table by Rebecca Wellman is a front to back celebration of brunch culture." -- Matt Basile, Chef, Food Entrepreneur and author of Brunch Life

"A decade after First We Brunch became Victoria's go-to guide, Rebecca continues to share her favourite venues and recipes with her brunch-loving tribe. Beautifully photographed, At the Brunch Table offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the city's favourite haunts and hidden gems. Whatever your brunch vibe--casual, quirky or with a view--you'll find it here, along with approachable recipes from popular local restaurants and Rebecca's creative kitchen." --Denise Marchessault, award-winning author of The Artful Pie Project and British Columbia from Scratch

"At the Brunch Table is not simply a delicious tour of favourite Vancouver Island eateries, it is an inspired manual for the home cook. From her mouth-watering photos, to her inventive yet approachable recipes, Rebecca Wellman's professional touch and love of good food shines throughout. The incredible variety of dishes found in these pages gives the reader a chance to explore both homey favourites and new ideas. I can't wait to gift this wonderful cookbook to friends and family. Many thanks to the businesses that contributed their treasured recipes. And hats off to Rebecca, for bringing the magic again!" --Heidi Fink, host of Cooking on the Coast