“Cheesy” and “Vegan” in the same cookbook title? It’s true! I love cheese and have often thought that I could be a vegan, if I didn’t have to give up cheese. I have no desire to eat meat, but cheese is a comfort food that I thoroughly enjoy. The Cheesy Vegan by John Schlimm has […]
Books
At the Bottom of Everything by Ben Dolnick
At the Bottom of Everything is a fascinating and compelling read. Ben Dolnick brings us inside the heads and hearts of the characters in this novel. A horrible childhood secret has destroyed a friendship and altered the course of the lives of these two former friends. As much as they would like to, the past […]
Spider Woman’s Daughter by Anne Hillerman
I was excited when I glanced at the beautiful Navajo art on the cover of this book. My first thought was that I was excited that a new Tony Hillerman novel was being released posthumously. I wondered if it would feature the familiar characters, Leaphorn and Chee. It turns out that I was only half-right. […]
Mr. Monk Helps Himself by Hy Conrad
Are you a Monk fan? This quirky show with it’s odd ball characters is easy to get hooked on. The characters really are one of a kind which leads to some interesting adventures. Normally, I’m not a fan of books that are based on TV shows or movies. They are typically lacking and don’t have […]
The Countershaded Ibex by Andrew Warren
The Countershaded Ibex is a modern day thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The author weaves world history and current events into this fictional novel. At times it’s hard to tell where reality ends and fiction begins. This makes the whole adventurous tale feel very real. Prior to authoring this […]
The 5:2 Diet Book Set
Feast for 5 days and fast for 2? Yes, that is the concept behind the 5:2 diet. It actually sounds do-able and makes sense to me. The 5 days of ‘feasting’ allow you to eat sensible meals without disrupting your normal routine. The 2 days of fasting allow your body to rest, cleanse and recuperate. […]