Tag: cookbook review

  • Nachos for Dinner review

    Nachos for Dinner review

    This is another book I’m including in my best cookbooks of 2024 reviews even though it was published in 2022.  I’ve been seeing it in kitchen shops and boutiques for two years and I almost bought it a couple of times. I finally got a copy from the library. About the book: Crispy Base + Melty…

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  • A Cookie a Day for Advent, a holiday cookbook review

    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 guessing it’s been at least…

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  • “Words of Wisdom” and a review of Drink Lightly

    “Words of Wisdom” and a review of Drink Lightly

    I’m off on a new theme: recently published cookbook reviews. I’m starting with Drink Lightly by Natasha David.

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  • Cookbook Review:  Feed These People

    Cookbook Review: Feed These People

    My sister ordered this book for me and had it shipped to us.   She thought there might be a lot of recipes that we could adapt for our new outdoor griddle.   While I’m unsure that that is true, I am positive I love this cookbook!  Even if you’re not a cook, just read this book…

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  • Roasting Pan Suppers, a cookbook review

    Roasting Pan Suppers, a cookbook review

    This is an unsolicited book review.  I bought this book for a gift just because I knew the recipient liked cookbooks and liked quick and easy dinners. I also love cookbooks and quick and easy meals so I read the book before I gifted it. About the Book: Over 70 delicious and hassle-free meals that…

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  • “In My Kitchen” February 2021

    “In My Kitchen” February 2021

    There’s one or two new cookbooks “In My Kitchen.” Here’s a review of Momofuku Milk Bar by Cristina Tosi (along with a few other happenings from last month).

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  • “In My Kitchen” November 2020

    “In My Kitchen” November 2020

    This month I offer up a cookbook review, some late harvest preservation and a favorite tea. There might also be some non-partisan election musings (in a totally hopeful way).

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  • No-Bake Cocoa & Apricot Nut Bars from The What to Eat When Cookbook

    No-Bake Cocoa & Apricot Nut Bars from The What to Eat When Cookbook

    For the TLC Book Tour stop today, there’s no novel.  What we do have is a wonderful cookbook by the authors of What to Eat When.  (And that’s no fiction!) About The What to Eat When Cookbook • Hardcover: 304 pages • Publisher: National Geographic (October 20, 2020) This inspiring cookbook/strategic eating plan–sequel to the wildly popular…

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  • Top Ten Tuesday:  Books that Make Me Hungry

    Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Make Me Hungry

    This was a no-brainer for me today. I can pull food references from almost anything I’m reading (and find some sort of hunger-inspiring inspiration) but you can’t beat a good cookbook!

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  • French Bread (and an essential outing)

    French Bread (and an essential outing)

    After a successful hunt for bread flour, I found this recipe in an old cookbook passed on to me by my grandmother. Here’s a comforting (and easy) recipe (and another Cookbook of the Week post).

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