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Show Us Your Books, April 2022

By Eliot, on April 12th, 2022%

Here’s what I read in March. The list is a bit shorter than the last two months.

There’s one “cookbook,” one foodie read, an art book, a massive saga and a couple of book club selections.

Healing Spices Handbook by Barbara Brownell Grogan My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve always been very interested in . . . → Read More: Show Us Your Books, April 2022

Sweet and Spicy Balsamic Vinaigrette

By Eliot, on March 27th, 2022%

Today’s recipe is inspired from Red Sparrow, the Cook the Books selection for February/March. . . . → Read More: Sweet and Spicy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cheesy Green Chile Bean and Beef Burritos for Off the Menu

By Eliot, on March 21st, 2022%

Welcome to this month’s Movies & Munchies feature: Off the Menu. The film is set in New Mexico so I was pumped. I’m including some of my New Mexican recipes too today. . . . → Read More: Cheesy Green Chile Bean and Beef Burritos for Off the Menu

Rabbit Food with Chicken Nuggets (and a book review of The Damage Done

By Eliot, on March 10th, 2022%

In a world where it seems like we are living out a dystopian plot, it’s nice to read something that appears to depict utopia. The Damage Done by Michael Landweber might be just what we need.

About the novel: For fans of Ben Winters and Sarah Pinsker, this mind-bending and thought-provoking novel pushes the . . . → Read More: Rabbit Food with Chicken Nuggets (and a book review of The Damage Done

Show Us Your Books: March 2022

By Eliot, on March 8th, 2022%

Here’s the books I read in February. The list is not quite as long as last month’s but the girth of some of these books was mighty. If I had an unintentional theme for last month’s reads it seems to be of “page to screen” (at least for a few of them). A Game of . . . → Read More: Show Us Your Books: March 2022

“In My Kitchen” March 2021

By Eliot, on March 1st, 2022%

Absolutely not much going on in our kitchen….some recipes were tried with a modicum of success. Greenhouse veggies are progressing. Books have been ordered for the next round of Cook the books. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” March 2021

Pesto Chicken Hash for this month’s Movies & Munchies: The French Dispatch

By Eliot, on February 24th, 2022%

Welcome to February’s Movies & Munchies feature film, The French Dispatch. Palatable Pastime is hosting.

I have always enjoyed Wes Anderson’s films. Back in the Food ‘n Flix days, we were inspired by Moonrise Kingdom. I remember The Royal Tenebaums and Rushmore fondly. Then came this round of Movies & Munchies . You . . . → Read More: Pesto Chicken Hash for this month’s Movies & Munchies: The French Dispatch

Show Us Your Books: January Reads

By Eliot, on February 8th, 2022%

It’s been a while since I added a post to Show Us Your Books.

Last year my GoodReads challenge was 70 books. I met that and exceeded it by two so I set my 2022 challenge for 72 books. I was a little worried about that until I had to spend 5 days of . . . → Read More: Show Us Your Books: January Reads

“In My Kitchen” February 2022

By Eliot, on February 5th, 2022%

February’s “In My Kitchen” along with Fudgy Brownie Bites. You MUST read on! . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” February 2022

Cajun Popcorn Spice, Old-School Popcorn, and a Movie

By Eliot, on January 25th, 2022%

Welcome to the inaugural post for Movies & Munchies!!

Movies & Munchies is a new group of film and foodie aficionados. A lot of us are immigrating over from the old Food ‘n Flix group but we’re welcoming a lot of new members, too. (For more information, check out our Facebook page.)

Amy’s Cooking Adventures . . . → Read More: Cajun Popcorn Spice, Old-School Popcorn, and a Movie

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