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

A Feather and a Fork by Crystal Wahpepah

Wahpepah’s book is full of delicious pure food—like her berry sorbet that I tried. . . . → Read More: A Feather and a Fork by Crystal Wahpepah

What I’ve Been Reading…

I looked back and it was June when I last posted a reading update. Hang on because here we go!!!

Notes on Your Sudden Disapparence by Alison Espach (ebook)

I was eager to read Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance after I read her novel, The Wedding People. I loved that novel and laughed outloud . . . → Read More: What I’ve Been Reading…