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Love & Saffron by Kim Fay and One-Bean Salad

By Eliot, on September 17th, 2023%

Love & Saffron is the August/September selection for Cook the Books. Read on about this charming novel about friendship, letters and food. . . . → Read More: Love & Saffron by Kim Fay and One-Bean Salad

My Name is Iris by Brando Skyhorse

By Eliot, on August 30th, 2023%

My Name is Iris is a serious novel about serious (and disturbing) subjects. It’s so serious that I felt it would be trite to do a recipe tie-in. So, today it is only a book review of Brando Skyhorse’s latest novel. . . . → Read More: My Name is Iris by Brando Skyhorse

Grilled Pork Chops with Bún Thịt Nướng Inspired Marinade

By Eliot, on July 31st, 2023%

Today I review Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen. This is a tale with lots of good food and a resilient family with a sense of humor. . . . → Read More: Grilled Pork Chops with Bún Thịt Nướng Inspired Marinade

A weird sherbet for Food Americana and Cook the Books

By Eliot, on July 28th, 2023%

Today I feature a review of Food Americana by David Page and a retro Avocado Sherbet recipe. . . . → Read More: A weird sherbet for Food Americana and Cook the Books

A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

By Eliot, on July 24th, 2023%

The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer is the latest stop on the TLC Book Tour.I received a free review copy from the publisher for this stopover. I assure you I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.

About the book: The Paris Agent

• Publisher: Graydon . . . → Read More: A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

Sparkling Strawberry Jam for Everything’s Fine

By Eliot, on June 24th, 2023%

Today’s TLC Book Tour Stop features Everything is Fine by Cecilia Rabess. While Jess, the main character, may not be able to partake of this jam, strawberries are a theme to her relationship with her boyfriend. Read on to find out more as Jess navigates her way through early adulthood in a pivotal time of social upheaval. . . . → Read More: Sparkling Strawberry Jam for Everything’s Fine

Infused CH3COOH for Lessons in Chemistry

By Eliot, on May 27th, 2023%

Welcome to my post for the April/May edition of Cooks the Books.

I’m hosting and you can read the announcement post here.

About the book:

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average . . . → Read More: Infused CH3COOH for Lessons in Chemistry

A Book Review: Hyphenated Relations by Daniel Maunz

By Eliot, on May 19th, 2023%

It’s another stop on the TLC Book Tour. This time I revisit a favorite author. Thanks to Daniel Maunz and Lisa at TLC for the opportunity to read Maunz’ second novel. (I received a free review copy by the author for the tour. I assure you I was not paid for this review and all . . . → Read More: A Book Review: Hyphenated Relations by Daniel Maunz

Cookbook Review: Feed These People

By Eliot, on May 10th, 2023%

My sister ordered this book for me and had it shipped to us. She thought there might be a lot of recipes that we could adapt for our new outdoor griddle. While I’m unsure that that is true, I am positive I love this cookbook! Even if you’re not a cook, just read this book . . . → Read More: Cookbook Review: Feed These People

“In My Kitchen” May 2023

By Eliot, on May 6th, 2023%

I feel like there’s less and less new things to highlight in my kitchen with each passing month. I can’t just highlight the last farm bag no matter how great it was. Honestly, The Hubs seems to be cooking more on his outdoor griddle than I am cooking in my kitchen. (The griddle was highlighted . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” May 2023

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