I’ve decided to start a weekly series of posts regarding my weekly library finds. Today, I scored! As I walked in, I noticed a copy of “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” by Julia Child in the donated book box. How can you beat spending 50 cents for a classic!? It’s in great condition and [...]
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Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman Book Review
I’ve been an occasional reader at the Smitten Kitchen blog by Deb Perelman, but after reading her new cookbook, I’ve become a regular subscriber. I borrowed the The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook from the library and I knew I needed to read it quickly as the library wait list was extensive. I started out flipping through [...]
Food Network Magazine 1000 Easy Recipes Cookbook Review
I saw The Food Network Magazine 1000 Easy Recipes cookbook showcased on QVC and I immediately requested it from my local library. When I picked up the book, the library staff mentioned how impressed they were when they browsed the recipes, so I was looking forward to diving in. When you initially flip through the [...]
Connecticut Farmer & Feast Book Review
I found the Connecticut Farmer & Feast: Harvesting Local Bounty book at the library, and took a few weeks to read it. The book opens with an introduction and I was saddened & shocked to learn that Connecticut’s farmland is disappearing at an unbelievable and alarming rate of 8000 acres a year! The author, Emily [...]
Cook This, Not That 350 Calorie Meals – Book Review
When I first started changing my lifestyle, one of the first books I borrowed from the library was “Eat This, Not That” and then the “Eat This, Not That: Supermarket Survival Guide.” Yeah, these books get you thinking in the right direction (and they did help me initially), but truthfully, they are really just about [...]
Jamie Oliver’s Meals in Minutes Cookbook Review
I borrowed the book Jamie Oliver’s Meals in Minutes: A Revolutionary Approach to Cooking Good Food Fast from the local library. I was looking forward to reading this book. I love Jamie Oliver. His books are so helpful for beginners and I love watching his tv shows and internet videos. I’ve learned so much from [...]
Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half (America’s Cheapest Family) Book Review
I borrowed the book “Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America’s Cheapest Family” from the library, and wow, what a learning experience! The book has been a tremendous help with getting me back on track with a budget & saving money! A few months ago, I set up a preliminary spreadsheet budget, but now [...]
Sage Spoonfuls By Liza Huber – Book Review
I became interested in the book, Sage Spoonfuls – Simple Recipes, Healthy Meals, Happy Babies when I saw the author, Liza Huber, and her mother Susan Lucci (All My Children’s Erica Kane) on a morning talk show. Liza was promoting her book, and she spoke about how important she thought it was to make your [...]
Jamie At Home cookbook review
I love the Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life cookbook! It’s not just a cookbook, it’s got great tips for growing your own a veggie garden and raising your own chickens! It’s also the companion cookbook to Jamie’s TV series of the same name (“Jamie At Home” on the Food Network [...]
Almost Meatless – Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet – Book Review
I found the Almost Meatless: Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet by Joy Manning & Tara Mataraza Desmond book at the local library. It is impossible to continue to feed ourselves and the world, unless we reduce our consumption of animal products. That includes local humanely raised animal products, as well [...]
