Humor me. There’s a couple of PSAs in this post. It’s long. But, if you’re a coffee drinker, please seek out this book (from your independent bookstore) . . . → Read More: The Coffee Purist: A Book Review
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I started this monthly post in January, basically because I was doing a lot more reading than posting. I decided to keep it up. The Guest List by Lucy Foley I’m not a big thriller reader but I did enjoy this audio book. I thought the different POVs really helped the plot along. . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading… 
I haven’t posted much since the holidays but it is snowing and the outlook is that we will be snowed in for at least three days (if not more). We’ve both been baking. Me: apple butter donuts and sourdough crackers. The Hubs: sourdough bread and sourdough cinnamon rolls. Soups and stews are on . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading… 
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  4 comments - (Comments are closed)  book review, Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes  Cook the Books, Cook the Books Club, salad 
Cook Once, Eat Twice: Time-Saving Recipes to Help you Get Ahead in the Kitchen by Nadiya Hussain is the next book I’m reviewing on Epicurious’ list of the best cookbooks of Spring 2025. Hussain didn’t make the top sixteen but her book is on the “More Spring Books That We’re Excited About” list. I’m . . . → Read More: Two books by Nadiya Hussain: Cook Once, Eat Twice and Finding My Voice One comment - (Comments are closed) book review, Cookbook Review 2025 Cookbook Reviews, cake, Cookbook Review 2025, dessert 
A book of inventive cocktails. Check out my high-octane version of one of the mocktails. . . . → Read More: Get Lit: Cocktails That Bring Your Favorite Books to Life by Elizabeth Sagan (w/recipes by Sother Teague). Not exactly what I expected… One comment - (Comments are closed) book review, Cookbook Review cocktails, Cookbook Reviews 2025, margaritas 
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 7 comments - (Comments are closed) book review, Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes Alice Waters, chicken, Cook the Books, Cook the Books Club, sauces 
I’m continuing on with my Best of 2025 cookbooks. For my most recent reviews, I’ve pulled from Epicurious’ list, “The Best Cookbooks of Summer 2025.” Potluck Desserts is the first book on the summer list. Today’s review is all about the sweet. If you need a book that yields large quantities of retro (yet modern) desserts, this is the book for you. . . . → Read More: Potluck Desserts: Joyful Recipes to Share with Pride, a review Comments are closed book review, Recipes, What we're growing, eating, and doing. 2025 Cookbook Reviews, blackberries, blueberries, crisp, dessert 
I’m using one post to highlight two events: Fireproof is the Lit Happens book for August. For Grace is the August feature for Movies & Munchies. Both feature Chef Curtis Duffy. Read more for a quinoa salad recipe. . . . → Read More: Fireproof, For Grace, and Chef Curtis Duffy 2 comments - (Comments are closed) book review, Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes Chef Curtis Duffy, cranberries, Lit Happens, Movies & Munchies, quinoa, salad, steak 
I have really enjoyed Barbara O’Neal‘s other novels so when Lisa from the TLC Book Tour emailed me about The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth I immediately responded, “Yes, I would love to read it!” I received a free review copy of this book from the author for this stopover. I was not paid for . . . → Read More: A Parsi-inspired salad for The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth, a TLC Book Review One comment - (Comments are closed) book review, Recipes Barbara O'Neal, cucumbers, salads, TLC Book Tour, tomatoes |
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