Prior to joining
Food Network Canada, Olson was a pastry chef at
Inn on the Twenty in Jordon,
Ontario for
seven years. Working in a winery type restaurant appealed to Olson. The fact
the Inn on the Twenty
used local and seasonal
ingredients also appealed to Olson. While at Inn on the Twenty,
Anna soon met her
future husband
Michael Olson.
Aside from working in television, Olson has also explored
print media.
the Inn on the Twenty Cookbook was co-authored by her husband
Michael and published in 2000.
Anna also published a cookbook called
Sugar in 2004. It was a companion to her
popular TV
show by the same
name which can be
found on
Food Network Canada.
Anna Olson co-authored another book with her husband which was released in October 2005. The book is called Anna &
Michael Olson Cook at Home: Recipes for
Everyday and Every Occasion. This is a menu driven book which highlights how Anna and her husband
cook at home. It also includes
tips and tricks for entertaining and weeknight dining. Olson is writing another book with recipes derived from "Sugar", called Another Cup of Sugar slated for release in late 2006. While Anna is not in
front of the camera or writing a book,
she can be found freelance writing for many different
publications such as Vines and LCBO Food and
Drink.
While away from the camera and the stroke of a
pen,
she can be seen at Olson Food and Bakery in
Port Dalhousie. Port Dalhousie is a historic
lakeside community in St. Catharines,
Ontario. Olson Food and Bakery opened its door in
August 2004.
The shop has an
open kitchen right on site and
sells many different items such as
fresh baked
goods which are
made fresh every day, artisanal cheeses and
gourmet pantry items.
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