Tweet Lucy Knisley is a graphic artist who also writes about food, travel and life in general. She grew up with parents who not only loved to eat good food, but who gave it to their daughter from the beginning. … Continue reading
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Tweet When family life is busy it can be easy for parents to do everything to keep things running smoothly, even if that means completing tasks that their kids could competently take on. Preparing meals often falls into that category, … Continue reading
Tweet Anyone who has ever visited New Orleans has probably also been to Café du Monde, the iconic home of powdered-sugar-drenched beignets and chicory café au lait. Even if you haven’t visited, chances are you have your own Café du … Continue reading
Tweet I grew up in the south, where cornbread was frequently served with our meals. Sweet cornbread is interesting to serve as a side to many dishes you serve at book club meetings because it’s different than the normal rolls … Continue reading
Tweet Occasionally I accept guest reviews, and I recently received several from moms talking about a book for teens called The Clover Tree by Kimberly Foster. I’m featuring those reviews, along with an offer by Foster to give away 5 … Continue reading
Tweet Tilda Pinkerton lands on the planet of Ooleeoo with a bent light atop her head and no memory of who she is or where she comes from. But she does have a specific flair for making incredible hats that … Continue reading
Tweet Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle is a picture book in the purest sense: there are only pictures, no words. But the pictures tell a great story of a little girl named Flora who wants to be graceful … Continue reading
Tweet Meat loaf is a great comfort food to serve for your book club members. Plus, it’s easy to prepare in advance, put in your freezer, then pop it into the oven to cook so the wonderful aroma will greet … Continue reading