Some cookbooks are reference books, some are glorified picture books, and others are a snapshot of a time and place. Rachel Hollis’s brand new book, Real Life Dinners: Fun, Fresh, Fast Dinners from the Creator of The Chic Site, is an autobiographical collection of dinner recipes. If you’re a fan of … [Read more...] about Real Life Dinners – A New Cookbook for Your Real Life
Learn to Draw with Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner Book
If you’re seriously interested in learning to draw, you’ll want to consider illustrator and art instructor Jim Dowdalls’ newly released book, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner, A Comprehensive Drawing Course. This book is indeed comprehensive, covering topics from choosing materials and … [Read more...] about Learn to Draw with Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner Book
Baking with Gluten-Free Flours from Pereg Natural Foods
As someone with no food sensitivities, I had a revelation when I started baking with the gluten-free flours I recently received from Pereg Natural Foods (see my review here). Combining non-wheat flours with wheat flour takes advantage of the best features of both and adds flavor and nutrition to my … [Read more...] about Baking with Gluten-Free Flours from Pereg Natural Foods
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie & Cauliflower Walnut Soup Recipes
Recently I had the pleasure of reviewing a new book, Flat Belly 365: The Gut-Friendly Superfood Plan to Shed Pounds, Fight Inflammation, and Feel Great All Year Long, by Manuel Villacorta, MS, RD. This book not only presents a science-based plan for weight loss and good health but also has a great … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie Smoothie & Cauliflower Walnut Soup Recipes
PETANI Men’s Rich European Dress Organic Cotton Socks
Socks may not be the most glamorous item of clothing, but they sure are one of the most important. I wear them every day, except in very hot weather (and sometimes even then). It’s easy to take socks for granted, but the right socks can make a huge difference in keeping your feet warm, dry, and … [Read more...] about PETANI Men’s Rich European Dress Organic Cotton Socks
Pereg Natural Foods Line of Gluten-Free Flours
My family is fortunate in that none of us have any food allergies, so we can enjoy all sorts of foods without worry. When I cook with gluten-free ingredients, it’s by choice, and with Pereg Natural Foods’ line of gluten-free flours, it’s a delicious choice. * Complimentary Products Received for … [Read more...] about Pereg Natural Foods Line of Gluten-Free Flours
Beautiful Cheese Board for Food Prep and Serving from Chosen Stones
Preparing food is one of my favorite things to do. Having good kitchen equipment adds to my enjoyment, especially when the tools are as attractive as they are functional, like my new Cheese Board with Handle from Chosen Stones. This handcrafted board is gorgeous, and using it is pure pleasure. * … [Read more...] about Beautiful Cheese Board for Food Prep and Serving from Chosen Stones
Flat Belly 365 — Not Just Another Diet Cookbook
With all the trendy and fad-based diets popping up everywhere, it can be tricky to spot the good information hidden in all the fluff. One trustworthy and knowledgeable source is Manuel Villacorta, MS, RD, an established expert in the field who has a new book, Flat Belly 365: The Gut-Friendly … [Read more...] about Flat Belly 365 — Not Just Another Diet Cookbook