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Alice Hoffman’s Potato Soup and a review of The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook

By Eliot, on January 28th, 2021%

Today is Part II (sort of) of the Dec/Jan edition of Cook the Books. Yesterday I posted a recipe and review of Eat Joy. Today I’m posting a recipe and review for The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook. Both are extremely well done and edited by Natalie Garrett.

Deb (Kahakai Kitchen) had chosen Eat Joy for . . . → Read More: Alice Hoffman’s Potato Soup and a review of The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook

Spinach & Feta Frittata

By Eliot, on January 27th, 2021%

Welcome to Eat Joy, the current selection for Cook the Books. I made a delicious brunch dish, Spinach & Feta Frittata. . . . → Read More: Spinach & Feta Frittata

Smoky Pimento Cheese for Big Lies in a Small Town

By Eliot, on January 14th, 2021%

It’s a party today…specifically a blog party for Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain. Come join the fun! #BigLiesinaSmallTownParty . . . → Read More: Smoky Pimento Cheese for Big Lies in a Small Town

Apple Fritters and The Amish Baker’s Rival (Guest Blogger!!!)

By Eliot, on January 5th, 2021%

Join me in welcoming a guest blogger today, my mom! Here’s her review of The Amish Baker’s Rival by Marie Bast along with homemade apple fritters! . . . → Read More: Apple Fritters and The Amish Baker’s Rival (Guest Blogger!!!)

Confessions in B-Flat: A Book Review and Recipe Links

By Eliot, on December 28th, 2020%

Please check out my review for Confessions in B-Flat by Donna Hill (along with a links to food from the novel). . . . → Read More: Confessions in B-Flat: A Book Review and Recipe Links

Books I Hope Santa Brings for TTT

By Eliot, on December 22nd, 2020%

It has been awhile since I posted a Top Ten Tuesday list. Since Christmas is nigh, I wanted to alert all friends and family of my Christmas list. 🙂

Here are the “Books I Hope Santa Brings.”

1. Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day by Rodney Scott and Lolis . . . → Read More: Books I Hope Santa Brings for TTT

Apple Cider Tea Cakes for Glimmer While You Can and a TLC Tour Stop

By Eliot, on December 10th, 2020%

Let’s go back in time for this TLC Book tour stop, all the way back to 1962. I was please to get a advanced reader copy of Glimmer As You Can by Danielle Martin for an honest review. (And, there’s a great tea cake recipe.) . . . → Read More: Apple Cider Tea Cakes for Glimmer While You Can and a TLC Tour Stop

Olive Stuffed Eggs for A Frenzy of Sparks (a TLC Tour Stop)

By Eliot, on November 30th, 2020%

A Frenzy of Sparks is set in the mid-1960s so I pulled out a retro 1964 cookbook for this recipe. Read on for a review of the novel by Kristen Fields as well as this vintage recipe. . . . → Read More: Olive Stuffed Eggs for A Frenzy of Sparks (a TLC Tour Stop)

“Secret” Meyer Lemon Scones for The Secret, Book & Scone Society

By Eliot, on November 12th, 2020%

The Secret, Book & Scone Society is the current Cook the Books read. Here’s my review of this quaint little mystery along with a “secret” scone recipe. (The secret may be in the glaze…you will see…) . . . → Read More: “Secret” Meyer Lemon Scones for The Secret, Book & Scone Society

Top Ten Tuesdays: The Last Ten Books I Read

By Eliot, on October 27th, 2020%

Today was a freebie at TTT. I decided to highlight the last ten books I read. All were enjoyable on some level but a few were spectacular. . . . → Read More: Top Ten Tuesdays: The Last Ten Books I Read

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