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On the Alchemy and Ease of Breadcrumbs, with Camilla Wynne and Michelle Marek
Read our interview with the authors of new cookbook, "All That Crumbs Allow" (Good Egg), which gives the humble, underrated breadcrumb its dues.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 29: FEELS
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, and what we recommend.
From Trickster Tales to Salmon Stories, with Julian Brave NoiseCat
Julian's new memoir, 'We Survived the Night', is taking him clear across North America, and on Thursday, October 30th he'll be making a stop at SFU Woodwards. For added context, read our interview with the outspoken and multi-talented polymath.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 28: VANCOUVER WRITERS FEST 2025
The Vancouver Writers Fest goes down from October 20th to 26th at various venues spotting Granville Island (and online). Once again, we took advantage of the event's impressive roster of writers to elicit a whole slew of book recommendations from its participants.
On Book Cover Magic, List-Making and Mayonnaise, with Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross
In an attempt to demystify her work, and in anticipation of her participation in this year’s Vancouver Writers Fest, we recently pinned down Zong-Li Ross to chat about her process, aesthetic choices, and most reviled condiment – among other things.
A Seriously Fun Conversation about Queer Food, with Dr. Alex Ketchum and Megan Joanna Elias
We went deep into the concept of queer food in a recent conversation with the co-editors of 'Queers at the Table: An Illustrated Guide to Queer Food with Recipes' (October 7th, 2025, Arsenal Pulp Press). Revolutionize food now!
‘Three Cheers’ to Kaitlyn Stewart on Her New Cocktail Book
From Shake N' Bake to 'shaken or stirred', we had a helluva lot of fun catching up with the local bartender, educator, and author, talking all things food-, book-, and cocktail-related.
From Bringing the Spice to Fiddling with Pomegranates: Chatting All Things Food with Cartoonist Lee Lai
The Montreal-based illustrator and storyteller's newly published sophomore graphic novel, "Cannon", revolves around the titular character, a restaurant cook, and includes no shortage of BOH-style tension.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 27: REVOLUTION
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
From Real Life Party Woes to Film Adaptations, with Local Author Ziyad Saadi
After an early reading of 'Three Parties', Saaid's debut novel (released today, August 26th), we reached out to the Palestinian-Canadian author to field some burning, difficult, and food-related (duh) questions.
From Nostalgic Dishes to Throwback Playlists and Astrophysics, with Author Ingrid Hu Dahl
'Sun Shining on Morning Snow: A Memoir of Identity, Loss, and Living Boldly' is the gnarly, bracing, and empowering new memoir by Hu Dahl, who will be landing in Vancouver for a special book launch event at Upstart & Crow, in conversation with Donna Seto, on August 16th.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 26: ROAD TRIP
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 25: Spring Edition, Part 2
From stories about time travel and post-apocalyptic futures, and settings including a German Spa town blazing with wildfires, and a village in Uganda simmering with homophobia, here's the latest rundown of new Spring releases that we’ve recently read.
On Wanting and Fearing, Staring at the Wall and Smashing the System, with Eddy Boudel Tan
In anticipation of the release of Boudel Tan’s third novel, on April 29th, we posed a list of questions to him – about his book, of course, but also about (surprise, surprise) food, which plays a not-insignificant role both in book and its author’s personal life.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 24: EXCESS
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 23: Spring Edition
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
From the “Buy Local” Comeback to the Ultimate Foodie Island Roadtrip, with Don Genova
Whether you already know the local writer and broadcast or not, now is the time to get (re)acquainted, since a newly revised and updated version of his 2014 guide book, titled 'Pacific Palate: Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands', is dropping on April 8th!
On West Coast Anxieties, “Mennonite Chickens”, and the Power of Comedy, with Georgia Toews
Full of characteristic wry wit and dark humour, the Toronto-via-Winnipeg author's new sophomore novel, "Nobody Asked For This", drops today (March 25th, 2025). Ahead of the release, we pinned down Georgia for a chat about writing, Winnipeg, and comedy, among other things…
Scout Book Club, Vol. 22: Whisky & Words Edition
In honour of the Vancouver Writers Fest's 'Whisky & Words' event (April 25th, 2025), we’ve solicited book and spirit pairing recommendations from a handful of this year’s participating distilleries - as well as VWF Artistic Director, Leslie Hurtig - so that you can facilitate your own private reading-and-sipping event at home.
On Taking Up More Space, Nourishing Yourself, and “Shaking the House”, with Roza Nozari
We recently connected with the Toronto-based polymath about participating in an interview for Scout – in part about her new memoir, but also not skimming over her obvious love and connection with food.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 21: International Women’s Day Edition
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we’re reading, what’s staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we’ve already read and recommend.
Talking Temperance, Malting Mysteries, and a More Collaborative Future, with Noëlle Phillips
An avid beer writer (and drinker, of course), Phillips is the BC-based author of "Brewmasters and Brewery Creek: A History of Craft Beer in Vancouver" (Touchwood Editions). Whet your appetite for Vancouver craft beer and history by reading our recent interview with Phillips...Cheers!
What’s Food Got To Do With It?: From Consumerism and Crime, to Olivier Salad and Wonton & Pork Gut Soup with Ivana Filipovich
In a recent chat with the cartoonist and illustrator of "What's Fear Got To Do With It?", we discuss why the Richmond Night Market makes for good "noir", Balkan food-related traditions, and what's whetting her appetite around town these days.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 20
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
From Sunday Roasts to The Sinister: Talking All Things Food and Writing with Jen Sookfong Lee
In addition to being a whip-smart, humorous and impassioned writer, that Sookfong Lee is also a genuine food-and-drink-lover is a detail that further endeared us to the Vancouverite, and cinched our decision to feature her as a subject in Scout's ongoing interview series.
On Political Animals, Prank Calls, and Catholic Guilt, with Richard Kelly Kemick
A new interview with the witty Vancouver-based polymath whose resume so far includes journalist, playwright, poet, podcaster, published non-fiction writer and, most recently, author of the brilliant short story collection 'Hello, Horse', published by Biblioasis earlier this year.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 19
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 18
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we’re reading, what’s staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we’ve already read and recommend.
