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Cooking Up Europe: 5 Must-Try Cookbooks for Wanderlust Foodies
I haven’t had the chance to travel overseas in recent years, and I find myself yearning for those adventures. My last European escapade was in celebration of my 40th birthday back in 2019. To quench my wanderlust, I’ve discovered a delightful way to bring a touch of Europe into my own kitchen—cookbooks. These culinary treasures allow me to immerse myself in the flavors and cultures of different countries, right from the comfort of my home. Even while traveling, you can never sample all the exquisite dishes a destination has to offer, so why not recreate them in your kitchen? Here are five cookbooks that can keep you cooking up Europe in your own…
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From Floury Mishaps to Culinary Adventures: My Journey to Kitchen Lit
Why do I blog? I think a lot about what drew me to start Kitchen Lit and it boils down to a few moments over the many years that changed my course in life. You never know what moments are going to turn your life in a new direction, but don’t be afraid to take a leap as it may be what you were missing all along. My culinary adventures over my life lead me to create Kitchen Lit and I am so glad I did. As a little kid I grew up baking with both my Nana and my Mom normally making chocolate chip cookies, snicerkdoodles or chocolate fudge. Some of my…
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A Literary Picnic
“Whether you’re a kitchen novice or a seasoned home cook, you’ll find recipes here that were made with you in mind,” Alison Walsh. I was so excited to see A Literary Picnic: 5 Menus of Outdoor-Friendly Recipes Inspired by Classic Literature by Alison Walsh as I had previously reviewed her A Literary Holiday Cookbook (see my review here) and loved it. As an avid reader myself I always find myself wondering about the food they are eating in the stories, and it doesn’t matter what genre the book is from. We all remember Mr. Collins and his boiled potatoes comment from Pride and Prejudice. A Literary Picnic: 5 Menus of Outdoor-Friendly Recipes Inspired…
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35 New Cookbooks for Fall 2023
As the leaves change color and a cozy breeze sweeps through, I am so excited to present 35 New Cookbooks for Fall 2023. After scouring the pages of countless releases, I curated a collection that will ignite your kitchen with fresh inspiration for the fall season. From soul-warming comfort foods to innovative international flavors, these cookbooks promise to elevate your autumn culinary adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or an aspiring home cook, there’s something here for every appetite. So, let’s turn the page together and discover the culinary magic that awaits in the pages of these sensational new cookbooks! 1. Asian After Work: Simple Food for Every Day By: Adam LiawRelease Date:…
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Celebrate National Book Lovers Day
It should come as no surprise that I love books! My parents started reading to us when we were really young and always encouraged us to read. I remember going to the library often as a kid. Heck I still have a library card today as you can get some many books from my beloved cookbooks to the latest fiction and even digital rentals too. I will celebrate National Book Lovers Day by reading some of Love Overboard by Janet Evanovich. Books allow us to explore in a way nothing else does. One day you can be in the world of a nutty bounty hunter thanks to Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum novels and…
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7 Meal Prep Tips
Looking for a great way to take the guess work out of the never-ending questions what’s for lunch or dinner? Then you should try meal prepping. When you first check out meal prepping it can seem like a lot of work but when you break it down into steps it really isn’t complicated. Check out my 7 meal prep tips below to get the most out of your meal prepping. 1. Take Inventory of Your Fridge, Freezer & Pantry When you first start meal prepping the amount of groceries you need to buy can seem overwhelming. I recommend that you always take inventory of your fridge, freezer and pantry prior to choosing recipes…
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The John Wayne Complete Cookbook
“As much as he enjoyed a well-prepared piece of meat, what John Wayne loved best about a meal was how it brought us all together. Gathered around the table, trading stories and laughs, a dinner at the end of a long day of work meant good times and better company,” Ethan Wayne. I grew up watching John Wayne movies – I can’t even remember how old I was when I saw my first one. My Dad’s favorite actor is John Wayne and he loves all of this movies – my Dad has seen a lot of his movies. My favorite John Wayne movies are McLintock! and The Quiet Man, such funny movies and…
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5 Cookbooks for the Perfect Summer Dishes
Summer is a great time to try new recipes as most of us have a lot less of a rigid schedule than in the school year. Searching for the best recipes for the perfect summer dishes is one of my favorite things to do. The bountiful summer produce season can inspire so many fresh seasonal dishes. Check out the list below of 5 cookbooks for the perfect summer dishes to help you make the most of these long summer days. 1. Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes I love to have a fresh cocktail to go with a delicious summer dish. Drinking French: The Iconic…
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Happy 3rd Birthday Kitchen Lit!
Wow! Three years goes by much faster than you think. I had no idea how much I would love writing my blog sharing about my love of cookbooks, cooking classes, cooking and baking. I’m still working on replacing all of the cookbooks I lost in the fire – but I have definitely made some headway. Right now I have 40 physical cookbooks and 54 digital cookbooks. Plus I have a ton on my wish list and it keeps growing! I love having the digital cookbooks in the Kindle app on my iPad and iPhone as they are always with me, makes it so easy to pull up the ingredients for a recipe if…
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5 Cookbooks for Rookie Cooks
We have all been there where we open a new cookbook we bought and realize it is way above our skill level. Do we return the cookbook or give it a shot? Well, it depends on how comfortable you are with risk. For rookie cooks I would recommend starting with a simpler cookbook that can utilize the skills you have while improving on them. As we know it can be disheartening to spend them to make a delicious meal and the recipe fails, it still happens to me sometimes. When you are a rookie cook this can be so discouraging, so I suggest you start with one of the 5 cookbooks for rookie…
