Category Archives: Reviews
Savory Zucchini Pie from Farm Fresh Southern Cooking
Our local farmers’ market opened a few weeks ago, so it was great to receive a review copy of Farm Fresh Southern Cooking: Straight from the Garden to Your Dinner Table. Author Tammy Algood, popular food personality and columnist, has … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Cookbooks, Food and Recipes, Reviews
Tabouleh Salad from Quinoa Cuisine
I’ve heard that quinoa is very good for you, but didn’t realize it was a superfood until I reviewed Quinoa Cuisine, a new cookbook that features 150 creative quinoa recipes, from salads and soups to entrees and desserts. The introduction … Continue reading
Filed under Cookbooks, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Reviews, Salads and Dressings, Side Dishes
Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots is dedicated to “…foodies, food bloggers, home cooks, and chefs…and to anyone who craves a delicious meal, chases beauty, and wants to make people hungry with their photographs.” That certainly includes me! So I … Continue reading
Filed under Books, Creative Inspiration, Photography Tips, Reviews
Carrot Cupcakes from 150 Best Cupcake Recipes
Have you ever noticed that cupcakes seem to make just about everyone smile with delight? Kids and adults alike can’t seem to resist these cute and tasty treats! That’s probably why there are so many popular bakeries that specialize in … Continue reading
Filed under Cookbooks, Cupcakes, Food and Recipes, Reviews
Sweet and Smooth Citrus Smoothie from What Color is Your Smoothie?
If you like smoothies, you’ll have to check out a new book, What Color is Your Smoothie? It’s filled with 300 recipes that can help you get the recommended daily five servings of fruits and vegetables in your diet, in addition to important … Continue reading
Filed under Beverages/Smoothies, Cookbooks, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Reviews
Cookbook Review: The Art of Baking Bread
I am a big fan of just about all kinds of bread, which is why I was interested in reviewing The Art of Baking Bread by Matt Pellegrini. The publisher, Skyhorse Publishing, dubs it the “Beginner Bread Baker’s Bible.” The … Continue reading
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas from Vegan Junk Food
I’ve been wanting to make roasted chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) for some time. When I had the opportunity to review Vegan Junk Food by Lane Gold, I found a recipe in the book for just that…so I knew that’s what … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers/Snacks, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Reviews
Sweet Potato Cinnamon Cake from 300 Best Potato Recipes
I’m a big fan of potatoes, whether they’re baked, scalloped, fried, roasted, mashed…you name it! That’s why I was interested in reviewing 300 Best Potato Recipes: A Complete Cook’s Guide (Softcover). Written by author and food journalist Kathleen Sloan-McIntosh, the book … Continue reading
