“In My Kitchen” December 2020

2020 is winding down. Thank goodness. Has anyone bought the 2020 plague T-shirts out there yet like this?

Or this?

Me neither. I would just rather forget.

I hope everyone stateside had a safe masked or distanced Thanksgiving. Let’s hope for large quantities of vaccine for December.

Now, on to more pleasant things…things . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” December 2020

Food ‘n Flix Announcement for December: The Holiday

Need some fun, light, feel-good viewing this month. Pop on over to Food ‘n Flix and join us with The Holiday. . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix Announcement for December: The Holiday

Top Ten Tuesday: What I’m Thankful for…

Welcome to Thanksgiving week and Top Ten Tuesday. This week is a freebie (meaning it doesn’t have to be book related) and we’re focusing on thankfulness.

I am thankful for my husband who deals with my freak outs (and there’s been a lot of those lately). I am thankful for my family and I . . . → Read More: Top Ten Tuesday: What I’m Thankful for…

Pumpkin Donuts for Knives Out and Food ‘n Flix

Knives Out is the November film for Food ‘n Flix: “A case with a hole in the middle…a donut…A donut. One central piece and if it reveals itself, the fog would lift, the arc would resolve, the Slinky become unkinked.” . . . → Read More: Pumpkin Donuts for Knives Out and Food ‘n Flix

Characters I’d Name a Pet After for TTT (highly influenced by T.S. Eliot)

View my T.S. Eliot inspired list of pet names for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday. . . . → Read More: Characters I’d Name a Pet After for TTT (highly influenced by T.S. Eliot)

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

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 Tuesday: Non-Bookish Hobbies

No book lists or book reviews today for Top Ten Tuesday. Instead, we’re all posting about things we do beyond reading! . . . → Read More: Top Ten Tuesday: Non-Bookish Hobbies

No-Bake Cocoa & Apricot Nut Bars from The What to Eat When Cookbook

For the TLC Book Tour stop today, there’s no novel. What we do have is a wonderful cookbook by the authors of What to Eat When. (And that’s no fiction!)

About The What to Eat When Cookbook

• Hardcover: 304 pages • Publisher: National Geographic (October 20, 2020)

This inspiring cookbook/strategic eating plan–sequel to the . . . → Read More: No-Bake Cocoa & Apricot Nut Bars from The What to Eat When Cookbook

Thick and Hearty Minestrone with Roasted Piquillo-Mozzarella Paninis

Welcome to the TLC Book Tour stop for Murder in the Piazza by Jen Collins Moore. This book inspired a truly comforting meal of soup and sandwiches. . . . → Read More: Thick and Hearty Minestrone with Roasted Piquillo-Mozzarella Paninis

Happy Halloween with Death Becomes Her and “A Touch of Magic Cocktail to Beat Thyme”

I know this is an early Halloween celebration but it was much needed. Join me for October’s Food ‘n Flix Halloween event and a classy cocktail for any of your movie viewing. . . . → Read More: Happy Halloween with Death Becomes Her and “A Touch of Magic Cocktail to Beat Thyme”