Ted Reader

Event Info: 'Cooks and Books' Stage at 11:30 - 12:30 and 3:30 - 4:30

TED READER is an award-winning chef and food entertainer, who's parlayed his passion for food into a culinary tour de force that includes more than a dozen cookbooks, shelves of food products, live culinary performances, TV and radio cooking shows and appearances as well as culinary demonstrations, a catering company, and teaching. Known for his pyrotechnic charm and fearless culinary spirit, it's no surprise that GQ magazine labeled him the "Crazy Canuck Barbecue Kingpin." The dude just loves to cook!

Books

Beerlicious: The Art of Grillin and Chillin

World Famous BBQ chef Ted Reader combines his favourite passions -- beer & BBQ -- and launches his most daring collection of grilling recipes yet! In this cookbook you will find recipes from Ted Reader, his family, friends and fans. Each recipe is made with a different beer that Teddy chose for unique reasons and flavours. He believes that the essence of great backyard grilling and smoking comes from having fun and if you know Ted, you know that he lives to have fun. Written in Reader's classic friendly and accessible style and accompanied by incredible food photography, Beerlicious is this season's must-have BBQ book. It provides BBQ enthusiasts with fantastic recipes and offers insight about what beers pair best with each dish.