Ahhh …. this is the kind of cookbook that I could spend hours and hours just looking at the the mouth-watering photographs and recipes! Each one is a beautiful treat. The authors are an interesting pair that make this a unique book. Both have their Austrian heritage and a love for fine food in common, but […]
Books
Never Tell by Alafair Burke
Alafair Burke has a gift for suspense! I thoroughly enjoyed her previous page turner, Long Gone, and am also impressed with her most recent release, Never Tell. She graduated from Stanford Law School and worked as the Deputy District Attorney in Portland. Currently, she teaches criminal law at the Hofstra Law School. Her personal knowledge of […]
The New York Times Book of Mathematics
Mathematics. Does that word scare you? Or does math pique your interest? Whether you like it or hate it , math is a part of our lives. I liked math some when I was growing up. Now that I see all of it’s real life applications, I’m a bigger fan. Even if you try to […]
200 Easy Mexican Recipes
Living in Southern California, my family has lots of opportunities to enjoy authentic Mexican cooking at home, with friends and in restaurants. I love the flavor combinations and the fresh ingredients that are used. Most of my grocery shopping is done at a Mexican market that has a great selection and low prices. Many of […]
Mira’s Diary: Home Sweet Rome by Marissa Moss
Mira’s Diary is a fabulous and fun way to travel through time. Yes, this book involves time travel, history, mystery and adventures! In Home Sweet Rome Marissa Moss takes us on a journey back to the 16th century with Mira, a modern day girl. Her previous book, Lost in Paris, was a similar adventure. The […]
Reluctantly Related by Deanna Brann
Ahh… the mother-in-law relationship can be a tricky one. It’s easy to blame everything on the mother-in-law, but the truth is that it takes two to tango. Daughter-in-laws are certainly not guilt-free. By nature, this relationship is one that can be problematic unless you’re willing to work at it. Life is much better for all […]