Jan 15, 2015 | books, bookshelf
Some of my regular visitors may have noticed that there have been a few more cookbook reviews than usual lately. The reason behind all the book reviews? Well, it wasn’t intentional when I started. As some of you may know, my mom had a stroke back in early...
Jan 12, 2015 | beyond the kitchen, books, bookshelf, giveaways
Hey – today is my birthday! Please don’t ask me how old I am…let’s just say I’m “old enough”. I’m having a great birthday (I started the celebration on Friday and haven’t stopped yet!), with lots of time spent with...
Jan 7, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: Save with Jamie author: Jamie Oliver publication date: September 10, 2013 publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Ltd. I hope Save with Jamie serves you well, gives you beautiful, nutritious food and some great mealtime memories, with the reassurance that none of...
Jan 5, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook author: Dinah Bucholz publication date: September 18, 2010 publisher: Adams Media Corporation Dishing out recipes that all Muggle readers ought to try at least once in their lives, this cookbook deserves a place in every...
Dec 29, 2014 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: The Dirty Apron Cookbook author: David Robertson publication date: October 14, 2014 publisher: Figure 1 Publishing Cooking is a return to home, friends and family – the comfort we all crave when the rest of the world proves a challenge. — David...
Dec 16, 2014 | books, bookshelf
There are only NINE shopping days left until Christmas! NINE! Are you ready? (I’m totally not). In case you need any last-minute shopping inspiration, I made a mess of my bookshelves and chose 11 of my favourite food-related books published in 2014. I know...