Ferris Bueller’s Day Off for Movies & Munchies

What a blast from the past.

Retro music, fashion, the makeup, slang….

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off made me nostalgic for the 80s.

MTV, floppy discs, pay phones, answering machines, boomboxes, Fieros…

Jennifer Grey (before Dirty Dancing)…

Charlie Sheen as a drugged out bad boy…

Matthew Broderick is a total baby-face…

Love . . . → Read More: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off for Movies & Munchies

Come Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay

I would totally recommend this book if you like salads. That was my favorite section. I also made one of the stir-fry recipes from this cookbook. . . . → Read More: Come Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay

Kitchens of the Great Midwest for Cook the Books

I’m sharing a few different recipes to celebrate Kitchens of the Great Midwest: Jalapeno Jelly, Red Pepper-Jalapeno Balsamic Jelly, Spicy Margaritas, and a Peanut-Butter and Jelly Bar. . . . → Read More: Kitchens of the Great Midwest for Cook the Books

Ohana Style by Sheldon Simeon

I made two recipes from Ohana and could have made many, many more if my library loan had not run out! This is a keeper of a book! . . . → Read More: Ohana Style by Sheldon Simeon

One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato

I pulled a chickpea sandwich spread to make from One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato. . . . → Read More: One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato

Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook

I discovered a great cookbook, an excellent spice purveyor, and an interesting and delicious fennel cocktail. . . . → Read More: Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook

What I’ve been reading….

I’m just continuing my “What I’ve been reading” posts for mostly filler. I have honestly been reading and listening to some good stuff.

My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan

I watched the Netflix movie and was a little underwhelmed. Then I started the audiobook (read brilliantly by Whelan). How could Netflix have changed the . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading….

I Sleep in My Kitchen

Daud’s book is full of great recipes, traditional ones and new creations! I made quite a few of her dishes! So good!!!!! . . . → Read More: I Sleep in My Kitchen

Remarkably Bright Creatures for Movies & Munchies (and Lit Happens)

No seafood on the menu today. Just a breakfast sandwich inspired by Ethan and his little market. . . . → Read More: Remarkably Bright Creatures for Movies & Munchies (and Lit Happens)

Call of the Camino for Cook the Books

This is a great book to add to your summer TBR stack. Keep reading for a super easy Spanish tortilla made with potato chips! . . . → Read More: Call of the Camino for Cook the Books