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Kitchens of the Great Midwest for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on July 29th, 2026%

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

Call of the Camino for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2026%

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

April Events: Movies & Munchies plus Lit Happens and Cook the Books

By Eliot, on April 12th, 2026%

Three events this month: Movies & Munchies, Lit Happens, and Cook the Books! Please join us! . . . → Read More: April Events: Movies & Munchies plus Lit Happens and Cook the Books

Cookies for Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen

By Eliot, on March 29th, 2026%

Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen by Annabel Abbs is the current selection for Cook the Books. Amy’s Cooking Adventures is serving as the guest host for this round. Thanks for joining us, Amy!

About the book:

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

Good Housekeeping Book Club Pick * A Country Living Best Book of Fall * A Washington . . . → Read More: Cookies for Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen

Cook the Books: Maame by Jessica George

By Eliot, on October 29th, 2025%

This round for Cook the Books features Maame by Jessica George. I’ve also featured a Ghanaian salad for my inspired by recipe. . . . → Read More: Cook the Books: Maame by Jessica George

Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counter Culture Cook by Alice Waters

By Eliot, on September 27th, 2025%

Cook the Books read Coming to My Senses by Alice Waters. I delved into one of her cookbooks and Grilled Chicken au Poivre. . . . → Read More: Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counter Culture Cook by Alice Waters

A Bakery in Paris for June/July Cook the Books

By Eliot, on June 28th, 2025%

We are very pleased that Wendy from A Day in the Life on a Farm is our very special guest host for Cook the Books. It was wonderful that Wendy was able to step in and host for the June/July edition. She chose A Bakery in Paris by Aimee Runyan for this round. It . . . → Read More: A Bakery in Paris for June/July Cook the Books

April/May Cook the Books: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

By Eliot, on May 23rd, 2025%

Read on for a review of the book and my take on Tilly’s Famous Bacon and Onion Sandwiches using onion jam. YUM! . . . → Read More: April/May Cook the Books: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

Ina and the BEST brownies

By Eliot, on March 29th, 2025%

Welcome to the February/March round for Cook the Book. I am hosting Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten. You can read the announcement post here.

I’ve been posting a lot of Ina fan-girl posts lately but it’s taken me a while to get this one ready.

About the book:

Here, for the . . . → Read More: Ina and the BEST brownies

Green Juice Smoothie for Land of Milk and Honey

By Eliot, on January 7th, 2025%

It’s that time again for another Cook the Books post.

Cook the Books is a a bimonthly book club that focuses on a different foodie book each round. After reading, we cook something inspired by the book and post. You can find out more details about our group and how to participate here.

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