The Secret Life of Bees. One recipe, two events.

I’m hosting two events that wrap up this month:

For Cook the Books, I’m hosting Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd for the August/September round. For Movies & Munchies, I’m hosting the 2008 movie with Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, and Alicia Keyes, et al.

The deadline for both events is September . . . → Read More: The Secret Life of Bees. One recipe, two events.

Cookbook Review: Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuck

Back to the “Best of 2024” cookbook reviews. Cooking in Real Life is truly the best of the best. I’ve made four recipes from this book (so far) and they are all remarkable: Cheesy Stuffed Squash with Kale & Brown Rice, Spaghetti with Sweet Corn Pesto, Peanut Butter and Ginger Cookies, and Celery Waldorf with Pickled Golden Raisins. . . . → Read More: Cookbook Review: Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuck

A League of Their Own and an inspired-by recipe

Here’s an inspired-by cola infused double chocolate cookie for Movies & Munchies. . . . → Read More: A League of Their Own and an inspired-by recipe

Relish: My Live in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley for Cook the Books

This round of Cook the Books finds us reading Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley. This was a first (as far as I know) for our culinary book club—Relish is a graphic novel. Simona is hosting and you can read the announcement post here.

About the Book:

Lucy Knisley loves food. The . . . → Read More: Relish: My Live in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley for Cook the Books

A Cookie a Day for Advent, a holiday cookbook review

A little departure today from my “Best of 2023” cookbook reviews (and to kick off the holiday season)…

Every year, I’ve mailed an advent calendar to our nieces in Colorado. I’m honestly not sure when I started but the eldest is a senior in high school this year so I’m . . . → Read More: A Cookie a Day for Advent, a holiday cookbook review

Love is a Pink Cake by Claire Ptak, a review

Harry & Megan may have made Ptak more famous, but her cookbook is worthy of a perusal. I did not make a pink cake but I did try her Big Sur Cookies. . . . → Read More: Love is a Pink Cake by Claire Ptak, a review

The Everlasting Meal Cookbook by Tamar Adler

This bible for leftovers is amazing. I whipped up some of the most delicious cookies I’ve ever made with the final bits of granola in our jar. There will never be languishing leftovers in my refrigerator again! . . . → Read More: The Everlasting Meal Cookbook by Tamar Adler

Macadamia Nut Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Cherries

This recipe is for the June edition of Movies & Munchies for Best in Show. . . . → Read More: Macadamia Nut Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Cherries

Cookies for the Road (and for The Book of Maps)

A road trip is the central plot of The Book of Maps so I included a great road trip staple, cookies. Read on for a book review and a recipe. . . . → Read More: Cookies for the Road (and for The Book of Maps)

Holiday Cheer Chocolate Cookies

Need a little extra cheer for the holidays. Try these cookies, with a definite adult flavor. One can’t go wrong with chocolate and whiskey! . . . → Read More: Holiday Cheer Chocolate Cookies