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The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis (50th Anniversary Edition)

By Eliot, on September 7th, 2026%

This book is a history, a memoir, and a cookbook full of simple and delicious and homey recipes. It’s worth a read. I’m featuring a whilted salad recipe from the book. . . . → Read More: The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis (50th Anniversary Edition)

Around the Table by Shea McGee

By Eliot, on August 29th, 2026%

Here’s a book I thought I would not like. The recipes are mostly amazing. (The tablescape guide, not so much). I am working my way through McGee’s recipes and sharing some thoughts today. . . . → Read More: Around the Table by Shea McGee

Cake Picnic by Elisa Sunga

By Eliot, on August 18th, 2026%

I totally went off book with my cake recipe today. I used one of Cake Picnics recipes but totally morphed it, using zuccini instead of apples! . . . → Read More: Cake Picnic by Elisa Sunga

A Feather and a Fork by Crystal Wahpepah

By Eliot, on August 14th, 2026%

Wahpepah’s book is full of delicious pure food—like her berry sorbet that I tried. . . . → Read More: A Feather and a Fork by Crystal Wahpepah

Come Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay

By Eliot, on August 4th, 2026%

I would totally recommend this book if you like salads. That was my favorite section. I also made one of the stir-fry recipes from this cookbook. . . . → Read More: Come Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay

Ohana Style by Sheldon Simeon

By Eliot, on July 14th, 2026%

I made two recipes from Ohana and could have made many, many more if my library loan had not run out! This is a keeper of a book! . . . → Read More: Ohana Style by Sheldon Simeon

One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato

By Eliot, on July 7th, 2026%

I pulled a chickpea sandwich spread to make from One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato. . . . → Read More: One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato

Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2026%

I discovered a great cookbook, an excellent spice purveyor, and an interesting and delicious fennel cocktail. . . . → Read More: Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook

I Sleep in My Kitchen

By Eliot, on June 9th, 2026%

Daud’s book is full of great recipes, traditional ones and new creations! I made quite a few of her dishes! So good!!!!! . . . → Read More: I Sleep in My Kitchen

Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch by Christopher Kimball

By Eliot, on May 18th, 2026%

I made four recipes from this book and there’s one more to come. While this book was not the most entertaining cookbook to read, it did contain the best recipes of any that I have reviewed thus far. . . . → Read More: Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch by Christopher Kimball

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