It’s true i’ve been on a bit of a French/Parisian kick, why not dream of the City of Light while winter settles in? Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins It’s the third in the “Anna and the French Kiss” series, but it’s very much a stand alone story. The descriptions of Paris …
Non-fiction this month, not really on purpose, but the theme was entertaining especially since the writers were folks I’ve enjoyed online. The Bad Cook by Esther Walker: “You may find yourself kneeling by the sofa with your face in the chocolate-smeared seat cushions having a seroius internal tussle over brandishing your get-out-of-dinner-free takeaway card tonight, …
I ran across Esther Walker while trying to find her husbands book. I found her book, Bad Cook, instead. As it was only 2.99 I bought it first. Since, I gulped down all the past entries from her blog Recipe Rifle and became a huge fan. I really appreciate her anecdotes from the front lines …
Has everyone figured out what they are making for Easter? Here’s a few links to help. Or, possibly make you second guess your decision, like this wonderful looking baked ricotta! Baked Ricotta This is what I’m making. You gotta have hot cross buns! Dana at Minimalist Baker made these yummy peanut butter eggs. Hop over …
Remember when I wrote about Joy the Baker a while ago? Well, today her cookbook hit stores! You can get it here: Powells, Barnes and Noble, Amazon
I can never find Burgundy wine. Maybe it’s the same thing? Maybe I’m not looking hard enough. Whatever the case, I’ve always used Cabernet Sauvignon in my version of Beef Bourguignon. Let me tell you a secret about this classic French stew. It’s cheap eats. It’s what you want to have when you are pinching …
For those of you who don’t know The French Laundry is one of the most famous restaurants on the west coast of the United States. For those of you who do, I invite you to tell us all about your experience in the comments below. I received the The French Laundry Cookbook as a gift …
Kathleen Rear 