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 […]
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 […]
House of Earth by Woody Guthrie
A book by Woody Guthrie that’s being published in 2013? Yes. Woody is known for his popular folk songs and passed away in the 1960’s. This novel was written by the same man in 1947 and finally made it’s public debut this year. I hadn’t been aware that he was also a writer, but it’s a […]