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
By Eliot, on October 21st, 2023%
Not familiar with the Midwestern supper club traditions? Read Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal and you will be. . . . → Read More: Relish Trays and Brandy Old Fashions
By Eliot, on September 17th, 2023%
Love & Saffron is the August/September selection for Cook the Books. Read on about this charming novel about friendship, letters and food. . . . → Read More: Love & Saffron by Kim Fay and One-Bean Salad
By Eliot, on August 30th, 2023%
My Name is Iris is a serious novel about serious (and disturbing) subjects. It’s so serious that I felt it would be trite to do a recipe tie-in. So, today it is only a book review of Brando Skyhorse’s latest novel. . . . → Read More: My Name is Iris by Brando Skyhorse
By Eliot, on July 31st, 2023%
Today I review Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen. This is a tale with lots of good food and a resilient family with a sense of humor. . . . → Read More: Grilled Pork Chops with Bún Thịt Nướng Inspired Marinade
By Eliot, on July 28th, 2023%
Today I feature a review of Food Americana by David Page and a retro Avocado Sherbet recipe. . . . → Read More: A weird sherbet for Food Americana and Cook the Books
By Eliot, on July 24th, 2023%
The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer is the latest stop on the TLC Book Tour.I received a free review copy from the publisher for this stopover. I assure you I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.
About the book: The Paris Agent
• Publisher: Graydon . . . → Read More: A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer
By Eliot, on June 24th, 2023%
Today’s TLC Book Tour Stop features Everything is Fine by Cecilia Rabess. While Jess, the main character, may not be able to partake of this jam, strawberries are a theme to her relationship with her boyfriend. Read on to find out more as Jess navigates her way through early adulthood in a pivotal time of social upheaval. . . . → Read More: Sparkling Strawberry Jam for Everything’s Fine
By Eliot, on May 27th, 2023%
Welcome to my post for the April/May edition of Cooks the Books.
I’m hosting and you can read the announcement post here.
About the book:
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average . . . → Read More: Infused CH3COOH for Lessons in Chemistry
By Eliot, on May 19th, 2023%
It’s another stop on the TLC Book Tour. This time I revisit a favorite author. Thanks to Daniel Maunz and Lisa at TLC for the opportunity to read Maunz’ second novel. (I received a free review copy by the author for the tour. I assure you I was not paid for this review and all . . . → Read More: A Book Review: Hyphenated Relations by Daniel Maunz
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