October 2024 “In My Kitchen”

A roller coaster work ride, a trip to Cali, and a bit of gardening. . . . → Read More: October 2024 “In My Kitchen”

Movies & Munchies Plus Cook the Books: The Secret Life of Bees

Thanks to all that participated in this crossover event with Cook the Books and  Movies & Munchies. While The Secret Life of Bees is bittersweet, the recipes were definitely on the sweet side this round.

Here’s what our creative crews posted:

Amy’s Cooking Adventure was first up with Honey Cookies. Amy rated the book four stars . . . → Read More: Movies & Munchies Plus Cook the Books: The Secret Life of Bees

Herb and Garlic Confit

I’ve been revisiting some recipes from the archives. I usually make a batch of garlic confit every summer after our garlic harvest. It’s really a great recipe to utilize the garlic that might not have been plucked in time and might have the cloves already separating from the neck.

This is a great condiment to . . . → Read More: Herb and Garlic Confit

The Secret Life of Bees. One recipe, two events.

I’m hosting two events that wrap up this month:

For Cook the Books, I’m hosting Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd for the August/September round. For Movies & Munchies, I’m hosting the 2008 movie with Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, and Alicia Keyes, et al.

The deadline for both events is September . . . → Read More: The Secret Life of Bees. One recipe, two events.

Cookbook Review: Keep It Zesty by Edy Massih

I hope that you’ve shown some grace with me as I review cookbooks this summer. While I’ve stated I’m doing the “best of,” I often throw in other books that catch my fancy. Thanks for putting up with that.

I’m truly back in the swing of the Best of 2024 Cookbook Reviews with Keep . . . → Read More: Cookbook Review: Keep It Zesty by Edy Massih

“In My Kitchen” September 2024

We started the month with a movie and a champagne sipping. We are lucky to have an independent, non-profit historic art house theater close by. To celebrate Widow Cliquot, Circle Cinema and a local wine and liquor store hosted a champagne tasting before the film. We were treated to two glasses of Veuve Cliquot.

. . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” September 2024

Find Me Falling and Pastitsio

Movies & Munchies has us falling this month, falling into a Harry Connick, Jr. Netflix film. . . . → Read More: Find Me Falling and Pastitsio

Cookbook Review: Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share by Valerie Bertinelli

I used to watch the Food Network 24-7. Then we got rid of cable about ten years. I really don’t know anything about the stars of that network now. So, while I obviously knew Valerie from my youth and watching her prime time on One Day at a Time, I did not know she hosted . . . → Read More: Cookbook Review: Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share by Valerie Bertinelli

Honey-Orange Cake and Memories of the Lost by Barbara O’Neal

There is a lot of food in O’Neal’s newest novel. As a lot of the characters are vegetarians or aging “hippies”, it’s a lot of healthy fair, including this cake made with honey, eggs, flour and citrus zest. . . . → Read More: Honey-Orange Cake and Memories of the Lost by Barbara O’Neal

Cookbook Review: Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuck

Back to the “Best of 2024” cookbook reviews. Cooking in Real Life is truly the best of the best. I’ve made four recipes from this book (so far) and they are all remarkable: Cheesy Stuffed Squash with Kale & Brown Rice, Spaghetti with Sweet Corn Pesto, Peanut Butter and Ginger Cookies, and Celery Waldorf with Pickled Golden Raisins. . . . → Read More: Cookbook Review: Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuck