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Save Me the Plums or How Reichl Could Not Save Gourmet

By Eliot, on February 15th, 2020%

I’m going back through my draft archives and finding posts that were mostly finished. I don’t know why I didn’t post up this book review, especially since I am the Ruth Reichl super fan. Anyway, here it is today. . . . → Read More: Save Me the Plums or How Reichl Could Not Save Gourmet

Crunchy Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Spicy Mayo (and a great book suggestion)

By Eliot, on March 30th, 2019%

Deep Breathing is a gem of a novel (as are these tacos). Please keep reading, pick up this latest novel, and make TACOS! . . . → Read More: Crunchy Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Spicy Mayo (and a great book suggestion)

Golden Child, a book review for TLC Book Tours

By Eliot, on February 22nd, 2019%

I seem to be doing more reading lately than cooking. I have to thank TLC for this.

I have been given many opportunities to read some fantastic fiction, of the literary type and of the beach read type. The current tour for Golden Child left me speechless.

About Golden Child

“Golden Child is a stunning novel . . . → Read More: Golden Child, a book review for TLC Book Tours

The Discovery of Chocolate and Bourbon-Cranberry Chocolate Bark

By Eliot, on March 4th, 2018%

This round for Cook the Books features The Discovery of Chocolate by James Runcie. Let’s discuss the book with a bourbon-infused confection. . . . → Read More: The Discovery of Chocolate and Bourbon-Cranberry Chocolate Bark

TLC Book Tour, Wild Women and Pineapple Buns

By Eliot, on February 15th, 2018%

Welcome to the TLC Book Tour of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Traveling the World. . . . → Read More: TLC Book Tour, Wild Women and Pineapple Buns

Books for Foodies: The Chefs

By Eliot, on December 21st, 2017%

I’m highlighting a few chef-authors today in my last holiday bookish post. . . . → Read More: Books for Foodies: The Chefs

Books for Foodies: Some Fiction

By Eliot, on December 15th, 2017%

I am continuing my book-gift-giving-theme with some foodie fiction. . . . → Read More: Books for Foodies: Some Fiction

Books for Foodies: The First Annual Christmas Edition

By Eliot, on December 3rd, 2017%

I am going to take a bit of time this holiday season to revisit my culinary slanted book shelf and share some holiday gift ideas. . . . → Read More: Books for Foodies: The First Annual Christmas Edition

A Moscow Mule and Pickled Beets

By Eliot, on July 23rd, 2017%

I know this is a weird pairing, a Moscow Mule and pickled beets, but that’s how my mind works when I’m tasked to get inspired from Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya Von Bremzen for this round of Cook the Books. There’s RED pepper infused vodka and RED wine pickled beets ahead… . . . → Read More: A Moscow Mule and Pickled Beets

Book Review: The Moth Presents All These Wonders True Stories About Facing the Unknown

By Eliot, on June 1st, 2017%

Publisher’s Blurb: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of storytelling phenomenon The Moth, 45 unforgettable true stories about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn from the best ever told on their stages

Carefully selected by the creative minds at The Moth, and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of live storytelling, All These . . . → Read More: Book Review: The Moth Presents All These Wonders True Stories About Facing the Unknown

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