Oh, the joy. I walked up to the table at my favorite monthly book sale, and here are two Julia’s just waiting for someone to love them. That would be me. How I loved this show. After over 200 episodes of Julia’s first program, “The French Chef,” producers thought it was time to get away […]
Ready, Set, Plant!
Even though I prefer fall and winter weather, I must say I get excited about planting my garden in the early spring and summer. The ground is still pretty cold here in the Chicago area, but the minute I can start planting, lettuces, peas, and some others will be the first ones in. I get excited when my chives […]
The Spirit of Sharing a Lovely Table
A well-set table is as important as the food. Whether you are celebrating one of life’s milestones or just enjoying a beautiful day, there is no reason not to create an atmosphere as extraordinary as the menu. If you love to cook creatively, why not decorate the table in the same way? It doesn’t take […]
Cookbook Giveaway for Sunday!
Sunday’s cookbook giveaway in my random drawing is Muffins, from food editor Elizabeth Alston. There are 60 recipes for every kind of muffin including tea muffins, English muffins, special diet, breakfast, savory, and even some spreads and preserves to serve with muffins. There are classics such as blueberry, bran, and corn, as well as hazelnut […]
Cookbook Giveaway for Saturday!
Saturday’s cookbook giveaway in my random drawing is actually a trio of little books. Totally Picnic has recipes for a Mediterranean picnic, backyard breakfast picnic, a 4th of July, and more. Totally Coffee includes recipes using coffee in beverages, cookies, cakes, ice creams, puddings, main dishes, and desserts. Totally Garlic is filled with breads, salads, soups, appetizers, […]
Creole Fusion Food from One Amazing Woman
Author Jessica B. Harris first came to my attention when I bought The Black Family Reunion Cookbook, which was the subject of one of my blogs from last year. I love that cookbook, and love this one just as much. Someone needs to make a movie or documentary about this accomplished woman. She is just fascinating! […]
Cookbook Giveaway for Friday!
Friday’s cookbook giveaway in my random drawing is Pizza, by James McNair. Friday is the perfect day to give away a pizza cookbook, since it is the choice of many weekend meals. If you collect cookbooks, you know James McNair writes great ones! The cookbook has recipes for Chicago-style, New York, French, and Italian pizzas. […]
