Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

Lots of ragus, pasta dishes and pasta salads to choose from. I mad his Sausage & Tomatoes with orecchiette. I also whipped up one of the salad dressings in the book. . . . → Read More: Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

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

Spicy Tomato Cranberry Preserve

As I started the December segment for my Almost Vintage Holiday theme, I discussed the great Letter from the Editor that Ruth Reichl wrote to introduce the December 2003 edition. She referenced her ten-years-old self and undertaking making a réveillon (French-Canadian Feast) for her family. Even though her Bûche de Noël resembled Stonehenge, her . . . → Read More: Spicy Tomato Cranberry Preserve

A Parsi-inspired salad for The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth, a TLC Book Review

I have really enjoyed Barbara O’Neal‘s other novels so when Lisa from the TLC  Book Tour emailed me about The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth I immediately responded, “Yes, I would love to read it!”

I received a free review copy of this book from the author for this stopover.  I was not paid for . . . → Read More: A Parsi-inspired salad for The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth, a TLC Book Review

April/May Cook the Books: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

Read on for a review of the book and my take on Tilly’s Famous Bacon and Onion Sandwiches using onion jam. YUM! . . . → Read More: April/May Cook the Books: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

Bean Salad and The Life List

The Life List (Netflix 2025) is the April Movies & Munchies feature film. Wendy (A Day In the Life on the Farm) and Camilla (Culinary Cam) are hosting.  I had not heard of this movie and was intrigued. I love Connie Britton, too.

Alex, a young woman who might suffer from fear of flying, . . . → Read More: Bean Salad and The Life List

A Difficult Movies & Munchies Post

Some delicious salsa recipes for a very hard subject matter. Movies & Munchies watched The Road for August. . . . → Read More: A Difficult Movies & Munchies Post

Roasted Tomato and Basil White Bean Dip

This is a super easy recipe and one that can help you use up your extra tomatoes and herbs. . . . → Read More: Roasted Tomato and Basil White Bean Dip

A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer is the latest stop on the TLC Book Tour.I received a free review copy from the publisher for this stopover. I assure you I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.

About the book: The Paris Agent

• Publisher: Graydon . . . → Read More: A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

Summer Salad, Version II

Here’s a recipe for “Corn, Nectarine, Cucumber, Tomato, Radish, Beet, Feta and Arugula Salad with Habanero Vinaigrette” or simply Summer Salad, Version II. . . . → Read More: Summer Salad, Version II