Midnight Chicken (& Other Recipes Worth Living For)

The first two recipes that are worth living for (and a great way to start out 2022) are Maslen Bread and Whiskey & Rye Blondies. Midnight Chicken may end up being my go-to cookbook for all things comforting (and for the simple wisdoms of the kitchen). . . . → Read More: Midnight Chicken (& Other Recipes Worth Living For)

Apple-Walnut Bread Pudding

Apples, bread pudding, a bit of brandy, walnuts and warming cinnamon…. What better way to celebrate the flavors of fall? . . . → Read More: Apple-Walnut Bread Pudding

Zucchini-Apple Ginger Cake for The Lost Girls of Devon TLC Book Tour

Welcome to the TLC Book Tour for The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O’Neal. It’s set in the UK so it was a perfect time to whip up a cake for tea. . . . → Read More: Zucchini-Apple Ginger Cake for The Lost Girls of Devon TLC Book Tour

Chili-Infused Brownies with Mango-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Welcome to the latest round of Cook the Books. CTB is a virtual book club open to anyone that has a passion for books and food. Every two months, we all collectively read, become inspired and get into the kitchen. For more details on joining our merry band of epicurean readers, click here.

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Spiced Peach Cobbler with Sourdough Topping for TLC Book Tour and Glory Road

A novel about strong Southern women, family dynamics, realistic romance, peach cobbler…. What more could one want? . . . → Read More: Spiced Peach Cobbler with Sourdough Topping for TLC Book Tour and Glory Road

Lemon Ice for The Garden Lady

The TLC Tour stops on The Garden Lady by Susan Dworkin. I think Maxine, the heroine, would love this Lemon Ice recipe. . . . → Read More: Lemon Ice for The Garden Lady

A Love Actually Perfect British Holiday Fruit Cake (for IHCC, too)

A dual post for both Food ‘n Flix (for Love Actually) and I Heart Cooking Clubs (for CAKE!). . . . → Read More: A Love Actually Perfect British Holiday Fruit Cake (for IHCC, too)

An Insanely Good Apple Pie and the Field Guide to the Birds of North America

This review is an unusual one for me, a field guide for bird lovers. Of course, I made a pie to celebrate…..What’s the connection? Keep reading. . . . → Read More: An Insanely Good Apple Pie and the Field Guide to the Birds of North America

Churros for Coco

April’s Food ‘n Flix film is Coco. Here’s my inspired-by sugary cinnamon treat! . . . → Read More: Churros for Coco

Meyer Lemon-Avocado Pie with Macadamia-Pine Nut Crust

You may have heard of avocado-key lime pie. Here’s my take using Meyer lemons. . . . → Read More: Meyer Lemon-Avocado Pie with Macadamia-Pine Nut Crust