First, let me say that although this book is written for singles, it is FULL of information that is relevant for anyone who cooks, whether that’s for yourself or your family. I wish I had this book when I first started to learn how to cook.
Real {Fast} Food {Book Review}
September 9, 2011 By 2 Comments
For some reason, because DH and I don’t have kids, people think we have all this free time. While it’s true that our free time is truly our own, we both work 40+ hour workweeks. Throw in church, brew club meetings, blogger meetings, couch to 5K, covering local food events for my other blog, and spending time with friends and extended family and we have the same challenges time-wise that parents do. So I was super excited when Trina asked {Read More}
Eat Where You Live {Book Review & Giveaway}
March 12, 2011 By
One of my fellow food bloggers contacted me a few months ago and asked if I could share “baby steps” to cooking real food since I’m a middle of the road blogger; she said she doesn’t even know how to relate to people who aren’t on the far end of the real food spectrum. I wasn’t entirely sure whether to take that as a compliment or not.
Blood, Bones & Butter {Book Review}
February 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
I actually read a prepublished copy of Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef last year, and have been patiently waiting to review it. Since it comes out in a few weeks, I am posting my review now!
Harvest to Heat {Cookbook Review}
January 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here’s another book that I’ve been able to read, but not cook from, because I’m reading it in the winter. Strangely enough, I still enjoyed reading Harvest to Heat: Cooking with America’s Best Chefs, Farmers, and Artisans by Darryl Estrine and Kelly Kochendorfer.
The Commonsense Kitchen: A Cookbook Review
December 27, 2010 By 2 Comments
I was so excited to receive a review copy of The Commonsense Kitchen: 500 Recipes Plus Lessons for a Hand-Crafted Life; I couldn’t wait to dive in.
The City Cook: Book Review & Giveaway
December 2, 2010 By
Ah, food bloggers and books. They go together like carrots and peas. When I was asked about whether I’d been approached about a book in an interview the other day, I smiled because it has become almost cliche’. However, The City Cook: Big City, Small Kitchen. Limitless Ingredients, No Time. More than 90 recipes so delicious you’ll want to toss your takeout menus has lots of useful info, even if it was written by a blogger 
Pumpkin Patch Cocktail
October 28, 2010 By 6 Comments
I am not what you would call a “mixologist.” I love local wine and beer, so mixed drinks are rarely served at our house. But this one sounded good enough to try!
In the Kitchen: Real Food Basics Ebook Giveaway
October 22, 2010 By
It’s time for another book review & giveaway! In the Kitchen: Real Food Basics by Kate Tietje. This one is a must-have for those of us who are taking steps towards eating healthfully. I love her down to earth writing style, and how she emphasizes that baby steps are OK!
Farmer’s Market Desserts: Cookbook Review
September 17, 2010 By 4 Comments
While fruit in season is perfect as is, sometimes it’s nice to dress things up a little, especially for company. Farmers’ Market Desserts by Jennie Schacht is a great place to start.
