At the Brunch Table
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"At the Brunch Table by Rebecca Wellman is a front to back celebration of brunch culture." — Matt Basile, Chef, Food Entrepreneur and author of Brunch Life
With these scrumptious recipes straight from the kitchens of the finest eateries in Victoria and talented food writer and photographer Rebecca Wellman, you’ll always be ready for a perfect late-morning feast, whether in your own kitchen or out on the town in the brunch capital of Canada.
Brunch is a beloved urban ritual, and no one does it better than Victoria, BC, crowned the Brunch Capital of Canada by Food Network. Part guidebook, part cookbook, At the Brunch Table tours you around town to try hand-picked recipes from the best local eateries, and then takes you back to Rebecca’s brunch table, letting you summon a taste of the capital city’s mid-morning magic right in your home kitchen.
Featuring fresh local flavours and vibrant global influences from Scotland to Korea to Mexico, there’s something for everyone in these photo-rich pages. Savor eggs benedict with a West Coast twist from Shuck Taylor's, try your hand at Duo’s Cheddar Dill Drop Scones, and satisfy your sweet tooth with The Courtney Room’s Chocolate Sourdough French Toast.
Experienced recipe developer, food writer, and photographer Rebecca Wellman adapts winning restaurant dishes for the home kitchen, and shares her own savoury and sweet brunch staples for all your brunch needs. Whether you’re a local wanting to connect with your city, or a visitor hoping to take a taste of Victoria home, At the Brunch Table is a mouthwatering celebration of Victoria’s vibrant culture, and of all things brunch.
Twenty-nine local favourite brunch spots share their secrets, including:
- Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio | Kale and Leek Rösti with Herbed Labneh and Harissa Chili Crisp
- Bao | Tamagoyaki
- Be Love | Kimchijeon
- Blue Fox | Carrot Cake Jam
- Boom and Batten | Breakfast Mezze
- The Courtney Room | Chocolate Sourdough French Toast
- Deer & Dough Bakery Cafe | Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl
- Demitasse Café & Garden Centre | Green Goddess Koftas with Spinach Parmesan Cream
- Duncan Garage Café & Bakery | Wild Mushrooms on Toast
- Duo Café Bakery | Cheddar Dill Drop Scones
- Fathom | Avocado Toast with Spiced Chickpeas and Lemon Dill Yogurt
- Ferris’ Grill & Garden Patio | Hangtown Fry
- Fox & Monocle Café and Bakery | Spinach, Gruyère and Sweet Onion Quiche
- Glo | Steak and Eggs with Poblano Potato Cakes and Jalapeño Sweet Corn Purée
- Hey Happy | Butternut Hummus on Toast and Iced Horchata Hernandez
- House of Boateng | Jerk Chicken Huevos Rancheros
- Jam Cafe | Pulled Chicken Chilaquiles
- Kwench Kanteen | Heirloom Tomato Salad with Quinoa, Chorizo, and Burrata
- Little June | Eggs with Creamed Chickpeas and Green Sauce
- Old Town Bakery | Peanut Butter Pretzel Nanaimo Bars
- Pagliacci’s | Bicycle Thief Hash (Breakfast of Champions)
- Part and Parcel | Turkish Eggs
- Ruth & Dean | Breakfast Biscuits
- Saxe Point Public House | Scotch Eggs with Dressed Greens and House Mustard
- Shine Cafe | Famous Peachy-Keen Pancakes
- Shuck Taylor’s | Fried Oyster Benedict
- Sweet Meadows | Strawberry Tea Cakes
- Tre Fantastico | Greens and Eggs with Orange Cardamom Vinaigrette
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Person
Rebecca Wellman is a food stylist and photographer, recipe developer, and writer, specializing in food and culinary lifestyle. She was a longtime contributor to Victoria's EAT Magazine until its closure in early 2024. Rebecca has cooked for and photographed several cookbooks, including the Outlander Kitchen series, based on the bestselling novels by Diana Gabaldon. She is the author and photographer of First, We Brunch (2017) and the co-author and photographer of Bisous and Brioche (2019) and Crust (Appetite, 2024). She lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Find her online at rebeccawellman.ca.
Content
CONTENTS
This is a Cookbook (Mostly)
How I’d Love for You to Use This Book
From their Kitchens
- Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio | Kale and Leek Rösti with Herbed Labneh and Harissa Chili Crisp
- Bao | Tamagoyaki
- Be Love | Kimchijeon
- Blue Fox | Carrot Cake Jam
- Boom and Batten | Breakfast Mezze
- The Courtney Room | Chocolate Sourdough French Toast
- Deer & Dough Bakery Cafe | Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl
- Demitasse Café & Garden Centre | Green Goddess Koftas with Spinach Parmesan Cream
- Duncan Garage Café & Bakery | Wild Mushrooms on Toast
- Duo Café Bakery | Cheddar Dill Drop Scones
- Fathom | Avocado Toast with Spiced Chickpeas and Lemon Dill Yogurt
- Ferris’ Grill & Garden Patio | Hangtown Fry
- Fox & Monocle Café and Bakery | Spinach, Gruyère and Sweet Onion Quiche
- Glo | Steak and Eggs with Poblano Potato Cakes and Jalapeño Sweet Corn Purée
- Hey Happy | Butternut Hummus on Toast and Iced Horchata Hernandez
- House of Boateng | Jerk Chicken Huevos Rancheros
- Jam Cafe | Pulled Chicken Chilaquiles
- Kwench Kanteen | Heirloom Tomato Salad with Quinoa, Chorizo, and Burrata
- Little June | Eggs with Creamed Chickpeas and Green Sauce
- Old Town Bakery | Peanut Butter Pretzel Nanaimo Bars
- Pagliacci’s | Bicycle Thief Hash (Breakfast of Champions)
- Part and Parcel | Turkish Eggs
- Ruth & Dean | Breakfast Biscuits
- Saxe Point Public House | Scotch Eggs with Dressed Greens and House Mustard
- Shine Cafe | Famous Peachy-Keen Pancakes
- Shuck Taylor’s | Fried Oyster Benedict
- Sweet Meadows | Strawberry Tea Cakes
- Tre Fantastico | Greens and Eggs with Orange Cardamom Vinaigrette
- Lockwood Farms: The Egg Experts | Savoury Stuffed French Toast
- Plus: Eggs Scrambled, Steamed, Poached or Fried
From My Kitchen
- Dirty Oats with Burnt Orange Honey Yogurt
- Maple Glazed Apple Ginger Fritters
- Raspberry Brioche Buns with Lemon Glaze
- Cookies for Breakfast
- Apple Blackberry Spice Muffins with Walnut Streusel
- Raspberry Rhubarb Clafoutis with Honey Vanilla Crème Fraîche
- Almond Butter Blueberry Oat Bars
- Chocolate Chia Almond Clusters
- Cinnamon and Chocolate Sour Cream Loaf
- Earl Grey Hazelnut Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
- Mocha Hazelnut Bread Pudding
- Spiced Almond Pear Galette with Mascarpone and Honey
- Roasted Peach and Basil Danish with Cream Cheese and Toasted Pistachio Crumble
- Toasted Sesame and Coconut Granola with Vanilla and Orange
- Crispy Rice with Miso Scrambled Eggs and Chili Crisp
- Breakfast Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Pork Sausage
- Caramelized Leek and Bacon Tart
- Savoury Dutch Baby with Capers and Lox
- Charred Cabbage Pancakes (Okonomiyaki) with Prawns and Cheddar
- Chorizo Poutine with Dijon Gravy and Poached Eggs
- Roasted Vegetable Salad with Smoky Gremolata
- Creamy White Beans with Cumin Roasted Tomatoes, Jammy Eggs and Chili Oil
- Crispbreads with Whipped Ricotta, Lemon Chili Zucchini and Smoked Fish
- Ginger Noodle Soup with Crispy Shallots, Garlic and Fresh Herbs
- Greens in the Morning? (Yes)
- Indian Spiced Eggplant Stew with Poached Eggs and Tomato Onion Chutney
- Caramelized Mushroom and Brie Galette with Dijon and Crispy Shallots
- Lemongrass Fried Rice
- Midnight Spaghetti
- Vegan Chorizo Breakfast Tostadas
- Mushroom and Ginger Turkey Burgers
- Potato, Pea and Feta Frittata with Yogurt Mint Sauce
- Roasted Cauliflower and Smoked Cheddar Strata
- Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese with Smoky Aioli and Arugula
- Savoury Sun-Dried Tomato Zucchini Cake
- Scallop and Prawn Cakes with Pickled Fennel Salad and Poached Eggs
- Slow-Baked Beans on Toast with Frisée and Pickled Onions
- Spinach, Feta and Scrambled Egg Hand Pies
- Vegan Burritos
About the Author
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