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Potato Salad with Kombu

By Eliot, on June 18th, 2018%

Here’s an interesting twist on potato salad, a staple for upcoming holiday picnics and BBQs. I am using it today to accompany a review of The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (And Their Muses) by Terri-Lynne DeFino for TLC Book Tour. . . . → Read More: Potato Salad with Kombu

#TheLostFamilySupperClub and Hamburger Walter

By Eliot, on June 1st, 2018%

Hamburger Walter with Veggies….If it makes no sense, read the book. . . . → Read More: #TheLostFamilySupperClub and Hamburger Walter

Sichuan Cucumber and Noodle Salad for April/May Cook the Books

By Eliot, on May 24th, 2018%

Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China by Fuschia Dunlop inspired this salad. “I’d really be just as happy with a bowl of noodles.” . . . → Read More: Sichuan Cucumber and Noodle Salad for April/May Cook the Books

Old Fashion (Cocktail hour with Good Neighbors)

By Eliot, on May 1st, 2018%

Good Neighbors is a dark tale which questions whether or not we really want to know our neighbors. Here’s a cocktail to make the drama go down a bit easier. . . . → Read More: Old Fashion (Cocktail hour with Good Neighbors)

Guacamole Chicken Salad with Pomemgranate

By Eliot, on April 25th, 2018%

Welcome to the TLC Book Tour for Hurricane Season by Laren K. Denton.

Publisher’s Blurb

From the author of the USA TODAY bestseller The Hideaway comes a new story about families and mending the past.

Betsy and Ty Franklin, owners of Franklin Dairy Farm in southern Alabama, have long since buried their desire for children . . . → Read More: Guacamole Chicken Salad with Pomemgranate

Mommy & Daddy’s Special Helper

By Eliot, on April 10th, 2018%

A cocktail to celebrate Christine Lahti’s new book, True Stories from an Unreliable Witness. . . . → Read More: Mommy & Daddy’s Special Helper

Almond Breakfast Smoothie

By Eliot, on March 12th, 2018%

I review Lemons Are a Girl’s Best Friend along with a delicious breakfast smoothie from Janet Hayward’s recent publication. . . . → Read More: Almond Breakfast Smoothie

The Discovery of Chocolate and Bourbon-Cranberry Chocolate Bark

By Eliot, on March 4th, 2018%

This round for Cook the Books features The Discovery of Chocolate by James Runcie. Let’s discuss the book with a bourbon-infused confection. . . . → Read More: The Discovery of Chocolate and Bourbon-Cranberry Chocolate Bark

Sweet Potato Soul, a new vegan cookbook

By Eliot, on February 19th, 2018%

Vegan or not, you will want this cookbook in your kitchen arsenal. . . . → Read More: Sweet Potato Soul, a new vegan cookbook

TLC Book Tour, Wild Women and Pineapple Buns

By Eliot, on February 15th, 2018%

Welcome to the TLC Book Tour of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Traveling the World. . . . → Read More: TLC Book Tour, Wild Women and Pineapple Buns

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