Category Archives: Cookbooks

New Cookbook Review: The Fearless Baker, by Emily Luchetti

Update:  The giveaway is over, but the review still applies. So read on, people! First off, let me begin by saying a couple of Things. Thing One:  I was asked to review this book and was sent an e-copy by … Continue reading

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If You Don’t Believe Me, Maybe You’ll Believe Julia

Often, I am amazed by the small coincidences that can add up over time to equal Kismet.  The following is just such a case.  Read on, won’t you? In 1988-ish, my Auntie Ev and Uncle Ray retired from Plainfield, NJ … Continue reading

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Look! My Name is on the Cover! or Meet Starting From Scratch

So, a few months ago, my friend Drew from How to Cook Like Your Grandmother proposed a Project.  He wanted to put together a small-ish cook book to help folks feel more comfortable in the kitchen.  As you know, that’s … Continue reading

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My Old Friends are All in Boxes

Most of you guys know that The Beloved and I have bought The Most Beautiful House in the World.  We are thrilled, but Concessions have been made.  We’re trying to get all the knick-knacks and smaller items packed up early … Continue reading

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The Coolest Cookbook Ever.

Scott’s mother passed away a couple of years ago, and because he is a dear and wonderful friend, he brought me a couple of her cookbooks after he and his siblings cleared out her house.  When my own grandfather died, … Continue reading

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My Husband Knows Me Very Well

My birthday is Sunday.  I came out this morning to be met with a present on the dining room table.  Yay!  Early birthday, my favorite!  And because he knows me so well, I unwrapped a brand new copy of Shirley … Continue reading

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