There was no way I could pass up a cookbook that celebrates the original Friendsgiving. Once I reached adulthood, I have since always celebrated Friendsgiving. I personally think it has all the best elements of Thanksgiving, sans the argumentative relatives! Good food, good people, and fun activities. Being able to host the perfect Friendsgiving is incredibly important, that’s why I ...
With Christmas coming up, I’ve been actively trying to find gifts for all my friends and family. Of course, as I was stumbling my way through the cookbooks section I noticed there are a lot of fandom bakers/cooks out there! Cooking foods from your favorite movies, tv shows, or books is incredibly fun. I know a few people that would ...
Is it wrong that this is the first time I’ve been introduced to the concept of “snacking cakes”? I wish Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings cookbook (via Amazon; affiliate link) was out right now! I’m craving cake! Let’s take a peek at what this cookbook has to offer! There are 50 recipes provided in this cookbook – all ...
Regardless if you have chosen or were forced to change your dietary habits, the holidays can be the worst time of year for us who need to show some restraint. As someone who has Celiac Disease, I always feel like I’m burdening people during Christmas and Thanksgiving. Usually I try to bring something for myself, but if I’m hosting it ...
Is it just me or does it feel like there is an enormous amount of tasks to do throughout the day? I’m not sure if it’s because I am indoors so much, but I feel like things are just piling on top of me – and I don’t have kids. Now that the days are getting darker, my motivation to ...
This is a stunning cookbook! It is a wonderful homage to all grandmothers everywhere. As for me, this is going to be an adventure! I’ve never cooked African food and I’m so thrilled to try. Especially since these recipes are authentically sourced – grandmothers! This cookbook starts off as a journey just in the introduction. It is set up for ...
I cannot tell you how excited I am to finally get together with family and friends! I may be planning a little too far in advance, but that’s what keeps me positive. When I saw The New Fondue Cookbook I knew I had to get it. How many of you have a fondue pot but never use it? I swear ...
The cover of Dumplings Equal Love: Delicious Recipes from Around the World (via Amazon; affiliate link) made me salivate. Before these difficult times, I was an avid Din Tai Fung restaurant patron. For those of you who are unfamiliar, it is a delicious Taiwanese restaurant that specializes in dumplings. Freshly steamed and filled with amazing flavors – I’m officially starving! ...
I love tea. Period. There are so many fun blends out there! Honestly, I have such an abundance of tea I’m forced to share. I say this like it’s a bad thing, but really it’s an excuse to have a tea party! Finding teas isn’t the problem for me (obviously…) My struggle is finding enjoyable foods that look amazing, are ...
I woke up to a whimsical foggy backyard this morning. Little glimmers of light were shining on the dewdrops on my grass. This fantasy-like landscape was a friendly reminder that fall really is here! Halloween is only a few weeks away (wow, time is going by fast!) One of my favorite pastimes is reading fairytales while wrapped in a blanket ...