Call of the Camino for Cook the Books

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

What I’ve been reading…

I started these “What I’ve been reading” posts in January. Basically and honestly I started it for filler because I just have not been cooking that much. (I have been making food, it just hasn’t been worthy of documentation.)

I do feel like I’m reading more than I ever have (and listening to . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading…

You’re In Good Company, a TLC Book Review

This is a book of essays, lessons, recipes and friendship. . . . → Read More: You’re In Good Company, a TLC Book Review

What I’ve been reading…

When I wasn’t posting very much in January about food, cooking or cookbooks, I started a monthly post featuring what I’ve been reading.

Since then, I’ve stepped it up a bit with cookbook reviews but here are the books I haven’t blogged about (yet).

Finding Freedom: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading…

Cookies for Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen

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

The Coffee Purist: A Book Review

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

What I’ve been reading…

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…

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…

Cook the Books: Maame by Jessica George

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

Two books by Nadiya Hussain: Cook Once, Eat Twice and Finding My Voice

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