Planning to host family or friends over the summer holidays? Want to wow your guests with something new and delicious? Ottawa Public Library has all the ingredients to help you spice things up in the kitchen.
With your library card, you get free access to the AtoZ World Food database—a culinary treasure trove featuring over 6,500 traditional recipes from 174 countries. Explore diverse dishes, learn about global ingredients with over 500 detailed articles, and dive into 850+ entries on food culture from around the world. Whether you're craving Thai street food or Moroccan tagine, you’ll find inspiration for every palate.
If cooking is your passion, this is the perfect time to explore new flavours and create unforgettable summer meals. Bring the world to your table and turn your family dinners or cottage weekends into global tasting experiences.
Unleash your creativity even more with Cantook, where you’ll find a wide selection of digital cookbooks, culinary documentaries, and food-related reads—all available for free with your library card.
Don’t forget to check out the “Eat, Cook, Love” video series on Curio.ca. This engaging documentary explores the joy and significance of culinary pleasure, taking you on a delicious journey through food, cooking, and culture. It’s sure to leave you inspired—and hungry for more!
Looking for even more variety? OverDrive has you covered with hundreds of digital magazines filled with recipes, kitchen tips, and sauce ideas—including mouth-watering chicken marinades to try on the grill this summer.
And of course, your local OPL branch is always a great stop for print magazines, cookbooks, and staff recommendations. Swing by and discover fresh ideas to heat up your summer cooking!
With your library card, your kitchen becomes a world of flavour. Bon appétit!