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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…
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.
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 Stella…
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 family congratulated her…
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 this…
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!
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, is…
A Difficult Movies & Munchies Post
Some delicious salsa recipes for a very hard subject matter. Movies & Munchies watched The Road for August.
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.
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 House (July 11, 2023) • Paperback: 416…