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Sweet Enough by Allison Roman, a review

By Eliot, on December 28th, 2023%

I’m cutting it close and hope to post a new review everyday until the end of the year. My goal of reviewing some of the best cookbooks of 2023 has been haphazard at best but I vow to finish strong!

Today’s hasty review is of Sweet Enough by Alison Roman.

About the book:

NEW YORK . . . → Read More: Sweet Enough by Allison Roman, a review

Madagascar for December’s Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on December 25th, 2023%

I’m pulling a recipe from the archives today and making treats for the Madagascar traveling animals. . . . → Read More: Madagascar for December’s Movies & Munchies

Yogurt and Whey by Homa Dashtaki, a review

By Eliot, on December 20th, 2023%

I’m still working my way through some of the best cookbooks of 2023 (at least according to Bon Appetit).

Most of my reviews came from a massive library check-out. My bad that I requested all the books at once. I literally was walking out of the library balancing eight massive cookbooks. (When did they do . . . → Read More: Yogurt and Whey by Homa Dashtaki, a review

Salad Seasons by Sheela Prakash, a review

By Eliot, on December 16th, 2023%

I’m still working my way through some of the best cookbooks of 2023 (at least according to Bon Appetit). Salad Seasons by Sheela Prakash is next on the list.

About the book:

Create simple yet show stopping salads that will make them the perpetual star at your table. With a focus on approachable, flexible recipes . . . → Read More: Salad Seasons by Sheela Prakash, a review

“In My Kitchen” December 2023

By Eliot, on December 4th, 2023%

The holiday season has officially started. I can’t wait. I have some grandiose ideas about gift making and giving this year.

For this month’s “In My Kitchen” (hosted by Sherry’s Pickings), I wanted to focus on our Thanksgiving. It’s been a while since I hosted the Thanksgiving meal and it had been even long since . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” December 2023

A Cookie a Day for Advent, a holiday cookbook review

By Eliot, on December 1st, 2023%

A little departure today from my “Best of 2023” cookbook reviews (and to kick off the holiday season)…

Every year, I’ve mailed an advent calendar to our nieces in Colorado. I’m honestly not sure when I started but the eldest is a senior in high school this year so I’m . . . → Read More: A Cookie a Day for Advent, a holiday cookbook review

A Harvest Salad for The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

By Eliot, on November 29th, 2023%

Mixed Greens Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Apples and Maple Vinaigrette. That’s a mouthful so I just went with the Harvest Salad from the book. The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living is the Oct/Nov selection for Cook the Books. . . . → Read More: A Harvest Salad for The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

By Eliot, on November 27th, 2023%

While I wasn’t that impressed with Mall Cop, I was totally impressed with this apple pie. The family loved this pie, too. and I think it will become a Thanksgiving tradition. . . . → Read More: Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

Love is a Pink Cake by Claire Ptak, a review

By Eliot, on November 25th, 2023%

Harry & Megan may have made Ptak more famous, but her cookbook is worthy of a perusal. I did not make a pink cake but I did try her Big Sur Cookies. . . . → Read More: Love is a Pink Cake by Claire Ptak, a review

The Everlasting Meal Cookbook by Tamar Adler

By Eliot, on November 10th, 2023%

This bible for leftovers is amazing. I whipped up some of the most delicious cookies I’ve ever made with the final bits of granola in our jar. There will never be languishing leftovers in my refrigerator again! . . . → Read More: The Everlasting Meal Cookbook by Tamar Adler

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