Listening to Kitchen Ghosts

I heard an author interview on NPR with Crystal Wilkinson and her latest work, Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts, and I just had to get on the waiting list at the library. It was a long wait but it was worth it.

About the book:

NATIONAL BESTSELLER – A lyrical culinary journey that explores the . . . → Read More: Listening to Kitchen Ghosts

“In My Kitchen” April 2024

Sorry. I just skipped March’s IMK. I thought about it a few times. Then I just never got around to doing one. I hate to miss so I’ve been planning this April post for some time. I’m not sure that there’s really anything new and innovative, but here goes.

I’m still on my cookbook review . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” April 2024

Here come the 2024 cookbooks…starting with Come Hungry

I’m starting with Come Hungry by Melissa Ben Ishay from Baked by Melissa fame. . . . → Read More: Here come the 2024 cookbooks…starting with Come Hungry

Dark Chocolate, Merlot and Queen Bees

The Movies & Munchies film for March is Queen Bees. Movies & Munchies is a virtual movie club with a culinary slant. Each month one of our members picks a film and we all watch it looking for some foodie inspiration. We then post up a review of the movie and an inspired-by recipe.

. . . → Read More: Dark Chocolate, Merlot and Queen Bees

Relish: My Live in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley for Cook the Books

This round of Cook the Books finds us reading Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley. This was a first (as far as I know) for our culinary book club—Relish is a graphic novel. Simona is hosting and you can read the announcement post here.

About the Book:

Lucy Knisley loves food. The . . . → Read More: Relish: My Live in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley for Cook the Books

Cookbook Review: More is More by Molly Baz

Note: I am still reviewing 2023 cookbooks until a “best of” for this year comes out.

Since I started this cookbook review journey, I’ve come across a lot of foodie influencers. I hate to use that word “influencer” but it fits. These are people that have hundreds of followers, podcasts, YouTube channels, subscription only digital . . . → Read More: Cookbook Review: More is More by Molly Baz

Cookbook review: Half Baked Harvest Every Day

It’s been a while since I reviewed a cookbook. Hope you haven’t been waiting with bated breath.

There’s a higher end boutique that I visit (mostly to browse or look on the sale rack). They carry some cool cookbooks and I always peruse through them and then snap some photos of the covers so I . . . → Read More: Cookbook review: Half Baked Harvest Every Day

Onion Dip-Fire Crackers

I never have all the ingredients needed in the house when we decide to have a “snack night” especially once I get past the holidays. After the holiday rush of cooking and entertaining, I usually rely on what’s in the pantry and freezer. Being more frugal and using up what’s on hand is . . . → Read More: Onion Dip-Fire Crackers

Sunshine on a Plate for La La Land

From the get-go, let me confess, I don’t usually seek out musicals. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate them. I’ve seen Cats at least four times (should I even admit to that?). Jesus Christ Superstar is a nostalgic favorite for me and my sister. I can sing along with most of Les Misérables.

But, . . . → Read More: Sunshine on a Plate for La La Land

“In My Kitchen” February 2024

I have no idea where January went. It seems like I was just putting up the Christmas decorations. Now, I’m hanging the Valentine’s Day wreath on the door. Time is just moving too fast.

To be honest, I almost skipped this posting. There was just nothing new in the kitchen. Then I . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” February 2024