Chefs in the Market Cookbook: Fresh Tastes and Flavours from the Granville Island Public Market

Monika Rohlmann is an environmental consultant in Victoria, B.C.

Bill Jones and Stephen Wong are Vancouver-based chefs and food
consultants who have published several cookbooks. This latest work is
inspired by the Granville Island Public Market, “the irresistible
emporium of green grocers, butchers, bakers, fishmongers, importers,
ethnic food sellers, craft vendors, sweet stands, florists and casual
eateries” that is located in central Vancouver. Many of the book’s
more than 60 recipes have been contributed by the market’s chefs and
merchants. Each recipe includes a colorful introduction and a suggestion
for an accompanying wine. The selections range widely, from Roasted Roma
Tomato Soup contributed by the owners of Provence Mediterranean Bistro
and Fragrant Spiced Kale and Potatoes provided by Vikram Vij of Vij’s
to Wong’s Baked Pork Chops with Mushroom-Mustard Sauce and Jones’s
Crispy Roasted Chicken with Chili, Lime and Garlic. Brief chapters on
appetizers, soups, salads, shellfish, meats, poultry, seafood,
vegetarian dishes, and desserts cover every mealtime occasion.

“Foodies” and chef-wannabes will love this book and its unique
collection of recipes.