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kerala, my thali, coconut lagoon, cookbooks

2 min

Books
Food

The Heart of Kerala’s Cuisine: A Conversation with Chef Joe Thottungal

Those in-the-know in the Ottawa food scene will recognize the name Joe Thottungal, the award-winning creative and industrious Kerala-born chef behind beloved national capital restaurants Coconut Lagoon and Thali. Ottawa…

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vineyard melody, ottawa, namratha stanley

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7 min

Books
Living

A Life Transformed in Bordeaux: Inside Namratha Stanley’s Memoir “Vineyard Melody”

Content warning: This article includes discussion of domestic violence and violence against women, which some readers may find distressing. “I hope readers not only enjoy the story, but also find…

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5 min

Books
Food

Exploring Nigerian Flavours with “Chop Chop” Author Ozoz Sokoh

Food is sustenance at its most rudimentary and an intertwining of history, migration, coexistence, climate, religion, and family at its richest and deepest. There are so many more histories to…

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How I Learned to Pee in the Forest : Book with a roll of toilet paper and stem of a green plant

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3 min

DIVINE Reads: How I Learned to Pee in the Forest by Sharon Neiss Arbess

How I Learned to Pee in the Forest by Sharon Neiss Arbess – About the Book From the Author A trip to the dry cleaners that raises your eyebrows as…

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12 min

Books
Food

DIVINE Reviews: Ottawa’s Literary Feast 2026

If you listen to the persistent folks tempting you to take a second look at our capital – some argue underrated – city, I am willing to hear them out.…

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Laws of Love and Logic: Book facing forward on a book shelf with other books

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3 min

DIVINE Reads: Laws of Love and Logic by Debra Curtis

Laws of Love and Logic by Debra Curtis – About the Book From Indigo A woman finds herself torn between her first love and her devoted husband in this extraordinary…

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5 min

Books
Food

Redefining Luxury with Perch Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde

Ethical, complex, rooted – it’s how Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde, the head and heart behind Ottawa’s celebrated Perch restaurant, defines his philosophy, one renowned for embracing local and Canadian ingredients, and…

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vikram vij: jmy new indian kitchen, cookbooks in a pile with a hand holding Gunpowder Prawns with Coconut Masala

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5 min

Books
Food

Behind “My New Indian Kitchen” with Chef Vikram Vij and Jennifer Muttoo

“At its heart, My New Indian Kitchen is about connection between generations, cultures, and people,” said author Jennifer Muttoo. “If it inspires someone to cook Indian food at home with…

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The Midnight Library: Book on a shelf with other books

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2 min

DIVINE Reads: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig From Indigo Between life and death there is a library. When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to…

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