Let me begin by saying outright that I love this cookbook! Deep Flavors: A Celebration of Recipes for Foodies in a Kosher Style by Kenneth M. Horwitz (Inspire on Purpose, October 2019) is unique and refreshing, with a diverse selection of recipes and a wealth of information about food, flavor, … [Read more...] about Deep Flavors, A Cookbook that Delivers on Its Promise
Get a Glimpse into Artists’ Lives with the New Book, Artists’ Letters
Do you remember the last time you wrote or received a real pen-and-paper letter? Throughout history, letters have been an important way to connect with loved ones, friends, and colleagues, to exchange ideas, convey information, or express gratitude, sympathy, or love. Artists' Letters: Leonardo da … [Read more...] about Get a Glimpse into Artists’ Lives with the New Book, Artists’ Letters
Have Fun Learning to Draw with the New Book, Modern Colored Pencil
With the Holiday Gift Guide here at The Classy Chics in full swing, I have a great instruction book for you to consider for the artist on your gift list, or perhaps even for yourself. Allow me to present Modern Colored Pencil: A Playful and Contemporary Exploration of Colored Pencil Drawing by … [Read more...] about Have Fun Learning to Draw with the New Book, Modern Colored Pencil
Delicious Brewed Coffee, One Easy Cup at a Time with Steeped Coffee
If you crave fresh brewed coffee but don’t want to make a whole pot, now you can brew coffee right in your mug with Steeped Coffee. Basically, Steeped Coffee is artisan quality coffee in an environmentally friendly single-serving filter bag. All you have to do is pour hot water over the bag, dunk it … [Read more...] about Delicious Brewed Coffee, One Easy Cup at a Time with Steeped Coffee
Reimagine Painting with the Colorways: Watercolor Animals Book
Watercolor artists looking for a creative new way to express themselves need look no further than the soon-to-be-released book Colorways: Watercolor Animals by Shaunna Russell (Walter Foster Publishing, December 3, 2019). The subtitle says it all: Tips, Techniques, and Step-by-Step Lessons for … [Read more...] about Reimagine Painting with the Colorways: Watercolor Animals Book
Draw 62 Characters and Make Them Cute, A Fun Gift Book
Do you have a budding artist on your gift list? Let me suggest a book they’re sure to enjoy, full of fun ideas for creating line drawings of people and anthropomorphic animals. It’s Draw 62 Characters and Make them Cute: Step-by-Step Drawing for Figures and Personality by Heegyum Kim (Quarry Books, … [Read more...] about Draw 62 Characters and Make Them Cute, A Fun Gift Book
Keto Bread, a Cookbook for Keto-Dieting Baked-Good Fans
If you’re reading this review, chances are that either you or someone you know is on a ketogenic diet. Since a keystone of this diet is eliminating carbohydrates, bread-loving keto dieters can find themselves feeling deprived. Thankfully, there’s a new book to remedy that, called Keto Bread: From … [Read more...] about Keto Bread, a Cookbook for Keto-Dieting Baked-Good Fans
The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook, Expanded Edition
I have a fun suggestion for the Downton Abbey superfan on your gift list, a cookbook they’ll love to read as well as cook from. It’s The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook, Expanded Edition: From Lady Mary’s Crab Canapés to Christmas Plum Pudding—More Than 150 Recipes from Upstairs and Downstairs, by … [Read more...] about The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook, Expanded Edition