At the Brunch Table

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.

"I love seeing chefs and authors normalize brunch as something that can be enjoyed at home. More brunch cookbooks means more people embracing the art of fancy eggs, mimosas and track pants. 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"A decade after First We Brunch became Victoria’s go-to guide, Rebecca continues to share her favourite venues and recipes with her brunch-loving tribe. Beautifully photographed, At the Brunch Table offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the city’s favourite haunts and hidden gems. Whatever your brunch vibe—casual, quirky or with a view—you’ll find it here, along with approachable recipes from popular local restaurants and Rebecca’s creative kitchen." —Denise Marchessault, award-winning author of The Artful Pie Project and British Columbia from Scratch"At the Brunch Table is not simply a delicious tour of favourite Vancouver Island eateries, it is an inspired manual for the home cook. From her mouth-watering photos, to her inventive yet approachable recipes, Rebecca Wellman’s professional touch and love of good food shines throughout. The incredible variety of dishes found in these pages gives the reader a chance to explore both homey favourites and new ideas. I can’t wait to gift this wonderful cookbook to friends and family. Many thanks to the businesses that contributed their treasured recipes. And hats off to Rebecca, for bringing the magic again!" —Heidi Fink, host of Cooking on the Coast

• CONTENTSThis is a Cookbook (Mostly)How I’d Love for You to Use This Book From their KitchensAura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio | Kale and Leek Rösti with Herbed Labneh and Harissa Chili CrispBao | TamagoyakiBe Love | KimchijeonBlue Fox | Carrot Cake JamBoom and Batten | Breakfast MezzeThe Courtney Room | Chocolate Sourdough French ToastDeer & Dough Bakery Cafe | Brown Rice Breakfast BowlDemitasse Café & Garden Centre | Green Goddess Koftas with Spinach Parmesan CreamDuncan Garage Café & Bakery | Wild Mushrooms on ToastDuo Café Bakery | Cheddar Dill Drop SconesFathom | Avocado Toast with Spiced Chickpeas and Lemon Dill YogurtFerris’ Grill & Garden Patio | Hangtown FryFox & Monocle Café and Bakery | Spinach, Gruyère and Sweet Onion QuicheGlo | Steak and Eggs with Poblano Potato Cakes and Jalapeño Sweet Corn PuréeHey Happy | Butternut Hummus on Toast and Iced Horchata HernandezHouse of Boateng | Jerk Chicken Huevos RancherosJam Cafe | Pulled Chicken ChilaquilesKwench Kanteen | Heirloom Tomato Salad with Quinoa, Chorizo, and BurrataLittle June | Eggs with Creamed Chickpeas and Green SauceOld Town Bakery | Peanut Butter Pretzel Nanaimo BarsPagliacci’s | Bicycle Thief Hash (Breakfast of Champions)Part and Parcel | Turkish EggsRuth & Dean | Breakfast BiscuitsSaxe Point Public House | Scotch Eggs with Dressed Greens and House MustardShine Cafe | Famous Peachy-Keen PancakesShuck Taylor’s | Fried Oyster BenedictSweet Meadows | Strawberry Tea CakesTre Fantastico | Greens and Eggs with Orange Cardamom VinaigretteLockwood Farms: The Egg Experts | Savoury Stuffed French ToastPlus: Eggs Scrambled, Steamed, Poached or FriedFrom My KitchenSweet Dirty Oats with Burnt Orange Honey YogurtMaple Glazed Apple Ginger FrittersRaspberry Brioche Buns with Lemon GlazeCookies for BreakfastApple Blackberry Spice Muffins with Walnut StreuselRaspberry Rhubarb Clafoutis with Honey Vanilla Crème FraîcheAlmond Butter Blueberry Oat BarsChocolate Chia Almond ClustersCinnamon and Chocolate Sour Cream LoafEarl Grey Hazelnut Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese FrostingMocha Hazelnut Bread PuddingSpiced Almond Pear Galette with Mascarpone and HoneyRoasted Peach and Basil Danish with Cream Cheese and Toasted Pistachio CrumbleToasted Sesame and Coconut Granola with Vanilla and OrangeSavoury Crispy Rice with Miso Scrambled Eggs and Chili CrispBreakfast Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Pork Sausage Caramelized Leek and Bacon TartSavoury Dutch Baby with Capers and LoxCharred Cabbage Pancakes (Okonomiyaki) with Prawns and CheddarChorizo Poutine with Dijon Gravy and Poached EggsRoasted Vegetable Salad with Smoky GremolataCreamy White Beans with Cumin Roasted Tomatoes, Jammy Eggs and Chili OilCrispbreads with Whipped Ricotta, Lemon Chili Zucchini and Smoked FishGinger Noodle Soup with Crispy Shallots, Garlic and Fresh HerbsGreens in the Morning? (Yes)Indian Spiced Eggplant Stew with Poached Eggs and Tomato Onion ChutneyCaramelized Mushroom and Brie Galette with Dijon and Crispy ShallotsLemongrass Fried RiceMidnight SpaghettiVegan Chorizo Breakfast TostadasMushroom and Ginger Turkey BurgersPotato, Pea and Feta Frittata with Yogurt Mint SauceRoasted Cauliflower and Smoked Cheddar StrataCaramelized Onion Grilled Cheese with Smoky Aioli and ArugulaSavoury Sun-Dried Tomato Zucchini CakeScallop and Prawn Cakes with Pickled Fennel Salad and Poached EggsSlow-Baked Beans on Toast with Frisée and Pickled OnionsSpinach, Feta and Scrambled Egg Hand PiesVegan BurritosAcknowledgements About the Author Index