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The Ultimate Meal Prep Cookbook
“With the constant schedule juggling that we all do, meal planning and meal prep are invaluable skills to master if you want to avoid eating takeout every night,” America’s Test Kitchen. When I first saw The Ultimate Meal Prep Cookbook I was really intrigued by it’s promise of “one grocery list, one week of meals and no waste.” We all want to make our grocery shopping and meal planning easier so we know what’s for dinner. I have been meal planning for a really long time and find when I don’t that my eating tends to be a little strange. Some nights if I am on my own I will just eat cereal.…
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5 Tips For Finding The Best Cookbook for You
How do you know which cookbook to pick for yourself with so many options releasing each month? It can be a daunting task but I have 5 tips below that will help you get the best cookbook for you. 1. Determine your skill level. Are you a novice? Will this be the first cookbook you own or do you own a ton of cookbooks? Do you get overwhelmed in the kitchen? All of these questions help you determine your skill and comfort level in the kitchen. Don’t worry there are cookbooks out there for all skill levels. 2. Decide what cuisine or technique you are interested in. Do you want to learn a…
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The Healthy Swaps Cookbook
You don’t have to give up the foods you love when trying to eat better. All it takes is a few simple swaps,” Danielle Davis. It’s no secret that I love to eat. I try not to be restrictive with what I eat, however, I always find myself searching for healthier versions of the recipes I love. The Healthy Swaps Cookbook offers so many scrumptious recipes that it’s hard not to make all of them at once. Throughout the book the photograph is beautiful and makes you crave something new for dinner with each page you turn. I loved both of the recipes I made and can’t wait to try more.
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Marinated Mushrooms
About six months ago I was flipping through a cookbook that used to be my Grandma’s. I have had the cookbook for years and looked through it before, but this time a recipe fell out. It was one of my Grandma’s hand written recipes and this one is for marinated mushrooms. I don’t ever remember having these as a child but I quickly looked at the recipe and wanted to try it immediately. Since my sister and I were going to be traveling to my parents house in Florida, I decided to wait to make them until we were there. The recipe is very simple but absolutely delicious. Yes, it has a lot…
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Hook, Line, and Supper
“Think of this book as a codex, a master class on fish and seafood cookery. It will enable you to develop your own recipes that suit your time, your place, your season, and your taste,” Hank Shaw. My parents both grew up near the water, my Dad in New Orleans and my Mom in both Maine and Florida. Growing up we spent a lot of time near the water. I learned to fish as a kid but don’t do it very often anymore. Hook, Line, and Super drew my attention earlier this year and I was so excited to finally try these seafood recipes. The cookbook offers so much information on how to…
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Why Should You Read Cookbooks?
A lot of people wonder why should you read cookbooks? They think is there really anything new that can be in a cookbook? Will I learn anything from a new cookbook? I have always found so many benefits from cookbooks. After college I realized I only knew how to cook a few savory items so I began collecting cookbooks. Through my cookbooks I have taught myself have to be a great home cook. They have provided me with a wealth of knowledge and entertainment over the years. Travel Through Cookbooks Cookbooks allow you to explore the incredibly extensive world of cooking. You are able to travel from country to country with different cookbooks.…
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Kitchen Lit is 1!
One year ago today I officially launched Kitchen Lit. I have loved bringing my cookbook reviews to all of you. 2020 sure wasn’t the year any of us planned but I am so thankful that I had my blog to help inspire others to find their favorite cookbooks. Thank You! First off I want to thank all of you that have been reading my blog, even if you have only read one post I appreciate all of you. I love reading your comments, seeing your likes on the blog, Instagram and Facebook. My heart is so full from all of the love you have shown me over the last year. I hope you…
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Fresh Start for Your Kitchen: Food
When it comes to food where do you start when getting a fresh start in your kitchen? It can be so overwhelming to start from scratch but don’t worry I have some great tips. Over the years I have moved a lot and when you move long distance you rarely can keep anything from your food. 1. Make a list of all the items you use on a regular basis. If you cook a lot of Asian dishes there are basic pantry staples that you will need such as soy sauce. If you love Mexican food taco seasoning and fajita seasoning may be on your list. 2. Review my list of pantry and…
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Fresh Start for Your Kitchen: Dinnerware, Flatware, Drink & Barware
The most fun part of outfitting a kitchen for me is getting all the dinnerware, flatware and drink and barware. I love to find beautiful things that make me smile when I use them. Searching for your favorite plates is as much fun as using them. Below is a list of the items I want to get to replace what was destroyed by the fire. Dinnerware Everyday Dishes Chez Nous 16-piece Dinnerware Set I always find white plates to be beautiful but I rarely want to use them. For me I find plates with a little detail make me happier and I love these, just enough to have some interest but not to…
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Fresh Start for Your Kitchen: Kitchen Tools & Cutlery
Kitchen tools and cutlery are essential in your fresh start of your kitchen. I am definitely a kitchen tool and gadget girl. There are so many that you can fill up your kitchen with, but which ones must I have on hand? Below are my most used and loved kitchen tools/gadgets and my must haves for cutlery. Kitchen Tools Can Opener OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Can Opener I prefer a manual can opener to an electric one. Unfortunately, I have had an electric can opener malfunction more than once and with a manual one it always works. This is a great option to have at home. Buy Today* Candy Thermometer Candy Thermometer Deep…
