Aren’t these little treats beautiful? Dessert doesn’t have to be huge or leave you with a belly ache from overdoing it. The Petit Four Cookbook will teach you how to make these lovely mini-cakes that are visually appealing and taste delicious. Petits fours originated in France in the 1800’s. The name means ‘little oven.’ They were […]
Books
The Emperor’s Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales
This beautiful book is wonderful for kids who like to use and expand their imaginations. I can remember reading similar books when I was a child. It really helped me develop a lifelong love of reading. The Emperor’s Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales is a collection of 12 classic tales from around the world. As […]
The Southern Po’Boy Cookbook by Todd-Michael St. Pierre
These gourmet southern po’ boys are much more than “just’ sandwiches. They are culinary masterpieces from New Orleans’ native, Todd-Michael St. Pierre. He’s a foodie who loves the culture and flavors of his city. The cookbook includes traditional recipes and many that are more unique. Most of the sandwiches can easily be made by a […]
Songs of Three Islands: A Memoir by Millicent Monks
Carnegie is a familiar name that instantly brings to mind images of wealth and business success. Other than knowing about the family finances, I didn’t really know much about their personal lives until I received this memoir. Mental illness is difficult for the one who has it and those who love them. People are a […]
Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day
Doesn’t that bread look amazing? I was skeptical when I saw the title of this book. How can bread only take 5 minutes a day? I’m sure I could eat a loaf in 5 minutes, but didn’t realized it could be made that quickly since the bread making process is typically labor intensive and time […]
The Lemonade Cookbook
This fabulous cookbook does contain recipes for lemonade, but it has a whole lot more. The recipe book is named after the Chef Alan Jackson’s Southern California Lemonade Restaurants. The cafeteria style restaurants serve up a variety of gourmet dishes in a comfortable and casual setting. The Lemonade Cookbook contains recipes for popular dishes from […]