Cookbook review: Half Baked Harvest Every Day

It’s been a while since I reviewed a cookbook. Hope you haven’t been waiting with bated breath.

There’s a higher end boutique that I visit (mostly to browse or look on the sale rack). They carry some cool cookbooks and I always peruse through them and then snap some photos of the covers so I . . . → Read More: Cookbook review: Half Baked Harvest Every Day

Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon, a review

I’m fast and furiously trying to finish up 2023 strong with my “best of” cookbook reviews. Today’s feature is a massive book but well worth the read—Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon. And the recipes? They sound phenomenal.

About the book:

ONE OF BON APPETIT‘S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • The acclaimed author of To . . . → Read More: Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon, a review

“In My Kitchen” December 2023

The holiday season has officially started. I can’t wait. I have some grandiose ideas about gift making and giving this year.

For this month’s “In My Kitchen” (hosted by Sherry’s Pickings), I wanted to focus on our Thanksgiving. It’s been a while since I hosted the Thanksgiving meal and it had been even long since . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” December 2023

A Harvest Salad for The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

Mixed Greens Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Apples and Maple Vinaigrette. That’s a mouthful so I just went with the Harvest Salad from the book. The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living is the Oct/Nov selection for Cook the Books. . . . → Read More: A Harvest Salad for The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

While I wasn’t that impressed with Mall Cop, I was totally impressed with this apple pie. The family loved this pie, too. and I think it will become a Thanksgiving tradition. . . . → Read More: Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

Love & Saffron by Kim Fay and One-Bean Salad

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

Cookbook Review: Feed These People

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

Cookies with a Kick for Hidden Figures and Movies & Munchies

The March film for Movies & Munchies is Hidden Figures. Wendy from A Day in the Life of the Farm is hosting.

I had not seen this film so I was anxious to dig in. Mom and I watched it over Spring Break. I was glad that Wendy mentioned there wasn’t a lot of food . . . → Read More: Cookies with a Kick for Hidden Figures and Movies & Munchies

“Green Tea with a Kick” Hot Cocktail (for Turkey Hollow and Movies & Munchies)

Take a family of city dwellers (minus one because the parents are divorcing), add an eccentric long-lost aunt, a tale of magical woods and you get a story of sasquatch proportions.

Movies & Munchies‘ November feature is Turkey Hollow, a Jim Henson romp through a mysterious hollow. It features the aforementioned dysfunctional family holiday as . . . → Read More: “Green Tea with a Kick” Hot Cocktail (for Turkey Hollow and Movies & Munchies)

Uncorked and a virtual BBQ Feast

I’m excited today because I’m hosting for the first time for Movies & Munchies (the sequel to Food ‘n Flix). We’re Facebook based now so check us out.

I chose Uncorked (a Netflix original movie) for the June edition. You can read the announcement post here.

The 2020 film follows Elijah, a young . . . → Read More: Uncorked and a virtual BBQ Feast