Category: book review
The Lesser Bohemians: A Book Review
A book review of a new classic (but without a recipe today)…
Apple Cranberry Chutney
A cookbook review of Minnesota’s Bounty and a delicious winter chutney recipe.
Busy Day Cobbler
Here is an easy and adaptable cobbler to accompany a cookbook review of Victuals by Ronni Lundy.
A Mexican Breakfast to celebrate The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo for Cook the Books
Join me in the first of two Frida events. Up today is my recipe for Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo to celebrate The Scecret Book of Frida Kahlo.
Party of One with a recipe on the side
Party of One, by David Holmes is a hilarious book, full of 90s music and pop culture. See how it inspired today’s dessert dish, Spiced Molten Chocolate Cake.
Chicago Style Pizza in a Skillet
Only I could read an Irish novel and come away with an inspiration to do Chicago-Style Pizza. Join me for this round of Cook the Books.
something to food about
A book review of Questlove’s exploration of food and creativity with some of the world’s best chefs.
The Wurst Post
Wurst, not worst…..Please read on to learn about Chris Ying’s newest publication, “The Wurst of Lucky Peach (a treasury of encased meat)”
Grilled Cheese with Bread and Butter Pickles
It’s time for Cook the Books. Kathleen Flinn is the featured author and I enjoyed her memoir of food, recipes and love from her adventurous and sometimes eccentric family. I probably chose the strangest recipe to feature this month….Grilled Cheese and Bread & Butter Pickles
Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Cacao Nibs
A garden update and a cookbook review of “Sweeter Off the Vine” by Yossy Arefi.