Category: book review
What I’ve been reading…
Here’s my next reading update. This is a mixture of audio books, Kindle Unlimited options and old-fashioned paper paged books. The Last Days of Café Leila by Donia Bijan This novel is set in both the U.S. and Iran. The novel is told from the point of view of Noor. As a young teenager, Noor was…
The Hanford Necklace for TLC
This is such a weighty subject matter that I almost didn’t do a recipe tie-in. The simple screwdriver cocktail does make many appearances in the novel so I did
Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame for Cook the Books
There was an amazing amout of delicious British recipes in this book. I had never heard of a tiffin so I tried my hand at that!
What I’ve Been Reading…
I’m knocking a few more books out as I am trying to get to my goal of 100 by December 31!
A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC
I’m back on the TLC Book Tour and with such a great book— A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal. I received a free review copy of this book from the author for this stopover. I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own. A Thousand Painted Hours is her…
What I’ve Been Reading…
I looked back and it was June when I last posted a reading update. Hang on because here we go!!! Notes on Your Sudden Disapparence by Alison Espach (ebook) I was eager to read Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance after I read her novel, The Wedding People. I loved that novel and laughed outloud throughout.…
Kitchens of the Great Midwest for Cook the Books
I’m sharing a few different recipes to celebrate Kitchens of the Great Midwest: Jalapeno Jelly, Red Pepper-Jalapeno Balsamic Jelly, Spicy Margaritas, and a Peanut-Butter and Jelly Bar.
What I’ve been reading….
I’m just continuing my “What I’ve been reading” posts for mostly filler. I have honestly been reading and listening to some good stuff. My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan I watched the Netflix movie and was a little underwhelmed. Then I started the audiobook (read brilliantly by Whelan). How could Netflix have changed the plot…
Call of the Camino for Cook the Books
This is a great book to add to your summer TBR stack. Keep reading for a super easy Spanish tortilla made with potato chips!
What I’ve been reading…
I started these “What I’ve been reading” posts in January. Basically and honestly I started it for filler because I just have not been cooking that much. (I have been making food, it just hasn’t been worthy of documentation.) I do feel like I’m reading more than I ever have (and listening to more audio…