1997 - Such A Fine Vintage!


We have much to celebrate at Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks and on Friday, September 7th we dedicate the day to all who have been along for this wonderful ride these past 15 years. Please join us for a festive day of shop memories, treats, toasts and edible surprises. As a special thank you to our loyal friends and customers we are offering a 15% discount off all purchases for the day.

To make the most of this special day we’ve extended our hours:
9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

When Barbara-jo opened her Yaletown bookshop in '97 the shelves were stocked with classic cookbooks and bestsellers of the year including Barbara jo’s newly published, Tin Fish Gourmet. Here are a few of our favourites from the '97 vintage…

Bishops, The Cookbook by John Bishop
New Cook by Donna Hay
Diane Clement at the Tomato Café by Diane Clement
Joy of Cooking, New Edition
Baking with Julia by Julia Child
Charlie Trotter’s Seafood by Charlie Trotter
Mollie Katzen’s Vegetable Heaven by Mollie Katzen
Microwave Gourmet by Barbara Kafka
Maida Heatter’s Pies and Tarts by Maida Heatter
Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison
Man Who Ate Everything by Jeffrey Steingarten

Please join us this Friday, September 7th in celebrating 15 years of reading, eating, drinking – and spending time with good food and good friends at Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks.