The Literary Feast 2026
12 Authors • Food, Wine & Words • Ottawa’s 200th Celebration
What a great scoop this is! As part of Ottawa’s bicentennial, The Literary Feast 2026 is bringing together 12 feast-worthy authors from across Ottawa and across Canada for a night of storytelling and gourmet bites. Enter The Merry Dairy’s giveaway for two tickets, or get your own spot now before this event sells out by purchasing your tickets via the Thali website. Deciding is the hard part, and all Literary Feast cookbooks are available via the same website, directly supporting the authors:
MY THALI
Joe Thottungal
Explore Joe Thottungal’s soulful guide to balanced Indian meals, featuring 85 accessible recipes that bring healthy, vibrant flavors to your home.
GREAT SCOOPS
M. Haley, A. DesBrisay & A. Ryan
Discover 80 nut-free dairy and vegan recipes from Hintonburg’s favorite shop, expertly crafted by Marlene Haley, Anne DesBrisay, and Amelia Ryan.
BLOWN SUGAR ART (VOL 2)
Abdelhakim Leghal
Master pastry chef Abdelhakim Leghal reveals the intricate technical skills and artistic imagination required to transform sugar into breathtaking sculptures.
CHOP CHOP
Ozoz Sokoh
Journey through Nigeria’s rich culinary landscape with Ozoz Sokoh’s vibrant recipes and stories that make West African home cooking accessible.
COCONUT LAGOON
Joe Thottungal
Chef Joe Thottungal showcases the aromatic coastal traditions of Kerala through 80 approachable recipes from his landmark Ottawa restaurant.
GATHER SAVOR SHARE
Raghav Chaudhary
Inspired by family meals at Aiāna, Raghav Chaudhary’s recipes celebrate the connection and community found when we share food together.
HUNTER CHEF
Michael Hunter
Join Michael Hunter on an outdoor adventure, learning to forage and cook over 80 wild game and fish recipes with reverence.
MY CYPRIOT TABLE
Irene Matys
Irene Matys blends her Cypriot heritage with Canadian ingredients, offering 100 farm-to-table recipes that celebrate Mediterranean hospitality.
MY NEW INDIAN KITCHEN
Vikram Vij
Iconic chef Vikram Vij presents 80 modern Indian recipes, combining traditional techniques with imaginative twists and inspiring culinary tales.
OTTAWA COOKS
Anne DesBrisay
Anne DesBrisay curates signature recipes from 41 of the city’s most talented chefs, providing a definitive taste of Ottawa’s thriving scene.
PERCH: SOIL • LAND • SEA
Justin Champagne-Lagarde
Justin Champagne-Lagarde delivers a stunning tribute to ethical dining, featuring 50 low-waste recipes highlighting local Canadian ingredients.
VINEYARD MELODY
Namratha Stanley
Namratha Stanley’s moving memoir follows her journey to building a career in Bordeaux, exploring life, wine, and food along the way.
A literary Feast for a great Cause
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to St. Joe’s Women’s Centre
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