Margaret Webb Author of Apples to Oysters: A Food Lover’s Tour of Canadian Farms Margaret Webb’s journey to learn more about those who produce our food has resulted in a inspiring, poignant and often very funny read. Each chapter introduces us to a different region of Canada and the challenges faced by these under appreciated “chefs of the soil and the sea”. “The author joins organic cowboys on a roundup, harvests scallops from an ocean farm and picks potatoes for back-breaking hours under the Yukon sun. But the journey also leads the author home, to moving reflections about her father and the fate of the farm she grew up on.” (http://www.margaretwebb.com). This is an astonishing and delightful read that will change the way you eat. About the Author “Margaret Webb grew up on a farm just outside Barrie, Ontario. She held senior editorial positions at several national and city magazines before embarking on a adventuresome freelance career that has taken her to Montreal to write poetry and fiction; Los Angeles where she worked on two screenplays for Walt Disney Studios; and back to Toronto where her magazine articles have appeared in The Globe and Mail, Saturday Night, Chatelaine, Toronto Life and Canadian Geographic. She also teaches magazine writing at Ryerson University”. (http://www.margaretwebb.com/meet_the_author.html) Reviews Webb takes us with her on 11 extraordinary adventures that explore the diversity of Canada’s foodscape and the dedication of our artisanal farmers. Her writing makes the mouth water for a Colville Bay oyster or a real Ambrosia apple, but her subject encompasses more than ingredients. Woven into the narrative are both poignant personal memoir and a compelling argument to rethink our attitudes to food and farming. – James Chatto, Acclaimed Food Writer, Author of Greek for Love This insightful book is a must read for anyone who appreciates the best of Canada’s flavours and has earned its rightful place on my shelf reserved for inspiring food writing! – Chef Michael Smith, Food Network Host, author and part time gardener A mouth-watering tour with food for thought ... not just your average food writer trying to get a line on the freshest apples or most succulent oysters. – Christine Sismondo, The Toronto Star Sunday June 15, 2008 More reviews: http://www.margaretwebb.com/apples_oysters.html#praise Author’s website: http://www.margaretwebb.com