A Spinach Dip to celebrate Boustany by Sami Tamimi

I’m still reviewing books that made “best of“ cookbook lists in 2025. Today I’m reviewing Boustany: A celebration of vegetables from my Palestine by Sami Tamimi.

About the book:

A homage to Palestinian food and culture, Boustany, is the first solo cookbook from Sami, a champion of Palestinian food and culture.

Boustany translates . . . → Read More: A Spinach Dip to celebrate Boustany by Sami Tamimi

Tempted by Love: Movies & Munchies February Film

Wendy from A Day in the Life on a Farm is hosting this month’s Movies & Munchies feature.

It’s February. The love month. Tempted by Love was the perfect movie for that. It’s a Terry McMillian “presents” movie so I had high hopes because I have enjoyed her books and adapted-from films like How . . . → Read More: Tempted by Love: Movies & Munchies February Film

Green Juice Smoothie for Land of Milk and Honey

It’s that time again for another Cook the Books post.

Cook the Books is a a bimonthly book club that focuses on a different foodie book each round. After reading, we cook something inspired by the book and post. You can find out more details about our group and how to participate here.

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Delicata Squash, Apple and Spinach Salad

A truly delicious salad recipe with roasted squash, apples, spinach and pomegranate. I’ve also included a “based-on” dressing recipe by Ella Risbridger. . . . → Read More: Delicata Squash, Apple and Spinach Salad

#AllGirlsBlogParty and a Gourmet Breakfast Sandwich

Welcome to the All Girls Blog Party! Today’s celebration is not an exclusive event. We welcome all, but we are celebrating the new book by Emily Layden: All Girls.

About the Book:

A keenly perceptive coming of age novel for fans of Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, and J. Courtney Sullivan, All Girls follows nine young . . . → Read More: #AllGirlsBlogParty and a Gourmet Breakfast Sandwich

Spinach & Feta Frittata

Welcome to Eat Joy, the current selection for Cook the Books. I made a delicious brunch dish, Spinach & Feta Frittata. . . . → Read More: Spinach & Feta Frittata

Persian Noodle Soup for Cook the Books and The Temporary Bride

The Temporary Bride: A Memoir of Love and Food in Iran by Jennifer Klinec is the October/November selection for Cook the Books. This is a true story of a Canadian expat searching for new culinary experiences, primarily set during her trek into Iran. . . . → Read More: Persian Noodle Soup for Cook the Books and The Temporary Bride

Strawberry-Spinach Smoothies

Don’t you hate it when you don’t have the called-for ingredients for a recipe you want to make? Improvise and come up with a completely different and perhaps more delicious one! . . . → Read More: Strawberry-Spinach Smoothies

Japanese Steakhouse Ginger Dressing

…and an accompanying salad. This dressing packs a punch of vegetables and is perfect on a salad of spinach, cucumbers, radish, carrots and sprouts. . . . → Read More: Japanese Steakhouse Ginger Dressing

Curried Butternut, Black Bean and Spinach Soup

A delicious hearty soup for the New Year. . . . → Read More: Curried Butternut, Black Bean and Spinach Soup