What I’ve been reading…

Here’s my next reading update. This is a mixture of audio books, Kindle Unlimited options and old-fashioned paper paged books.

The Last Days of Café Leila by Donia Bijan

This novel is set in both the U.S. and Iran. The novel is told from the point of view of Noor. As a young teenager, . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading…

Hello, Home Cooking

I tried two recipes (so far) from this cookbook: Charred Broccoli with Nutrtional Yeast Dressing and Giardiniera Rice. Both are keepers. Especially that dressing! . . . → Read More: Hello, Home Cooking

The Hanford Necklace for TLC

This is such a weighty subject matter that I almost didn’t do a recipe tie-in. The simple screwdriver cocktail does make many appearances in the novel so I did . . . → Read More: The Hanford Necklace for TLC

Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame for Cook the Books

There was an amazing amout of delicious British recipes in this book. I had never heard of a tiffin so I tried my hand at that! . . . → Read More: Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame for Cook the Books

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and an ice cream concoction for Movies & Munchies

I usually don’t read a lot of YA novels but when the school librarian recommended The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares for a quick read, I took her up on it. It was honestly about fifteen years or so ago. I did enjoy the book. I had never seen the movie . . . → Read More: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and an ice cream concoction for Movies & Munchies

The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis (50th Anniversary Edition)

This book is a history, a memoir, and a cookbook full of simple and delicious and homey recipes. It’s worth a read. I’m featuring a whilted salad recipe from the book. . . . → Read More: The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis (50th Anniversary Edition)

What I’ve Been Reading…

I’m knocking a few more books out as I am trying to get to my goal of 100 by December 31! . . . → Read More: What I’ve Been Reading…

A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC

I’m back on the TLC Book Tour and with such a great book— A Thousand Painted Hours  by Barbara O’Neal.

I received a free review copy of this book from the author for this stopover.  I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.

A Thousand Painted Hours is . . . → Read More: A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC

Around the Table by Shea McGee

Here’s a book I thought I would not like. The recipes are mostly amazing. (The tablescape guide, not so much). I am working my way through McGee’s recipes and sharing some thoughts today. . . . → Read More: Around the Table by Shea McGee

Cake Picnic by Elisa Sunga

I totally went off book with my cake recipe today. I used one of Cake Picnics recipes but totally morphed it, using zuccini instead of apples! . . . → Read More: Cake Picnic by Elisa Sunga