A review of the cookbook Dinner for Two as well as the books The Bell Jar and The Good Neighbor. Plus an amazing Spicy Crab Bisque for 2 recipe! I really struggled fitting in reading time this past week…it may have had a little something to do with the fact that I introduced my son…
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Shonda Rhimes and Her Year of Yes {Weekly Reads}
A review of the books Year of Yes and This Is Where It Ends. It was a great reading week for me, with two very different, but great books! Here’s what I read this past week and what I’m reading now.
5 Books I’ve Loved Lately
A selection and review of 5 books I’ve read and loved lately! Come share what you’ve read and loved lately. I love summer! If you don’t know that about me by now, you certainly will after this summer is over. I love the relaxed schedule and longer days…not to mention the increased opportunity for reading…
Traveling Book Club {It Was Me All Along}
The idea for a traveling book club started brewing after I had posted on Facebook about a copy of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up I was done reading. I said I’d mail to anyone who wanted it. When several people responded, and promises of the first person mailing to the next to read and on and on,…
Di Bruno Bros House of Cheese Cookbook Review and Giveaway
Simply, charming with the right touch of informative. That is how I would describe the Di Bruno Brothers House of Cheese Cookbook. From novice cheese lovers to connoisseurs, this information packed beauty of a book is one worthy of space on your shelf. When you open the pages of Di Bruno Brothers House of Cheese Cookbook, it…
Connect Through Reading – 5 Book Reviews
I am so excited to be sharing this post with you today, because #1) it means I’m finally feeling well enough to read again and #2) some of these books are sooooo good! I’ve been not reading much at all this year so far, and it’s killing me. I’m so glad to have…
Amanda Rettke Surprise-Inside Cakes Cookbook Giveaway – CLOSED
The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Lydia Houghton, winner chosen via Random.org. Thanks to all who entered! My friend Amanda wrote a book! You may know Amanda from the blog I Am Baker and as the most creative cake decorator extraordinaire. For years now, she’s been drawing us in on her blog with unique…
Connect Through Reading {Recipe: Banana Beignets}
Today I’m sharing a special Connect Through Reading post – it includes a really fabulous Banana Beignet recipe – but it’s special for other reasons! I have to give you some backstory first, though. About 9 years ago I was working from home doing a job I hated. I was working as a recruiter for…
Connect Through Reading – My Summer Reads
A return to the Dine & Dish “Connect Through Reading” posts as I share reviews of my favorite books I read this summer! Last year I read a ton… more than I probably have in any other year. I read so many great books in 2013, I knew my streak was likely to not…
My Favorite Books of 2012
When I set out at the beginning of 2012 with the goal to read more, even if it was just a few pages each day, I never knew that I would re-ignite my passion for reading and good books in such a fervent way. I have fallen head over heels in love with books again…
