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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, ApĂ©ritifs, and CafĂ© 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…
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The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook
“It is my hope that the collection of rustic-yet-refined Vermont inspired recipes and heartwarming stories featured in this updated edition will capture your interest and whet your appetite for more, as you embark on a culinary exploration of our beautiful state,” Tracey Medeiros. The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook is a unique cookbook that showcases not only delicious recipes but local farms and food businesses throughout the state of Vermont. It makes me want to take a wondering drive through Vermont to visit them all. The recipes will be loved by everyone in your house.
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10 Kitchen Must Haves
Setting up a kitchen can be a lot of work and cause a lot of anxiety. You have to decided what do I need, what do I want and what do I already have. It can be totally overwhelming for someone who is just starting out. Below is my list of 10 kitchen must haves. These should help give you a starting place to figure out what to get. 1.Scanpan CTX 14-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set with Stratanium Nonstick Coating Having a full set of cookware makes a huge difference in your ability to cook most things. Yes, you can get by with one or two pans but sometimes you just need more…
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25 New Cookbooks for Summer 2023
Summer is here and I am so glad for the abundant sunshine. As the seasons shifts so do my cravings for different types of food. I find myself wanting lighter fare and more seafood. The 25 new summer cookbooks for 2023 offer so many choices to feed any craving from paella to vegan to barbecue and so much more. Plus don’t forget to check out the cookbooks inspired by Super Mario, The Tour de France, The Gilded Age and Agatha Christie mysteries. 1. Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque By: Ed Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell & Zella PalmerRelease Date: June 6, 2023 Order Today* 2. Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea: Asian Inspired, Southern Style By: Natalie KengRelease…
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5 Cookbooks Your Kids Will Love
Growing up I was a picky eater which is funny to look back on since I now love most foods, there are a few I still avoid such as liver. Kids can be really tough to please with food and not all are adventurous eaters. One of the best ways I have seen my family and friends get their kids to eat different things is to include them in the cooking and baking. Below are five cookbooks that your kids will love (and adults too), plus a lot of the recipes in these cookbooks are easy enough that your kids can cook with you. Hope these help you please your picky eaters. 1.…
