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What’s keeping us up at night.
BY CATALINA MARGULIS
Trout School: Lessons from a Fly-Fishing Master
by Mark Hume, with Mo Bradley
(Greystone Books, 2019)Among fly-fishers, the Kamloops region in British Columbia’s Thompson-
Okanagan is known as one of the best places in the world for catching
trout. It owes its reputation in part to Mo Bradley, a master angler
known as a pioneer of fly-fishing culture. In Trout School, award-winning
author and environmental journalist Mark Hume passes on what he’s
learned from his countless hours on—and off—the lake with Bradley.
Drawing from more than 20 years of fishing and friendship, Hume shares
Bradley’s essential knowledge, including tips and tricks for catching
Kamloops trout year-round, detailed instructions for tying 13 signature
flies, and advice for a more respectful and ecologically conscious
approach to fishing. More than just a guidebook, Trout School illustrates
these lessons with stories about Hume’s own times on the water—
with Bradley, by himself or teaching his own young daughters to fish.
Illustrated with paintings by B.C. artist Nana Cook, the result is both a
thoughtful tribute to a fly-fishing legend and an invaluable resource for
experienced anglers and novices alike.The Seaweed Cookbook: Discover the
Health Benefits and Uses of Seaweed,
With 50 Delicious Recipes
by Nicole Pisani and Kate Adams
(Firefly Books, 2019)
Seaside societies have included seaweed in their diets for millennia.
Today we are rediscovering what they have long known: that seaweed
provides a nutritional punch, including a powerful mix of iodine, iron,
vitamin C, antioxidants, vitamin K, vitamin B12, minerals, fibre and
protein. It is linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease and Type
2 diabetes and obesity, and it is believed to help in the prevention and
treatment of cancer. The Seaweed Cookbook covers all aspects of
seaweed, from how to collect it to how to handle it as an ingredient, and
shares 50 easy and delicious recipes featuring many kinds of seaweed to
help you incorporate this power food into your daily diet.