Sea Breeze
A Sea Breeze is typically a summer beach drink. So why I am posting one on Christmas Eve? Because June Riva, one of the characters in the novel Malibu Rising […]
Chicken Saltimbocca
Now that I have given you my “12 + 4” Challenge list of books I want to read in 2021, I decided to share a recipe of a food that […]
Tom Collins
Winston Churchill was a well-known lover of alcohol. There are a lot of descriptions of his liquor supply in the book The Splendid and The Vile. According to Churchill’s private […]
Russian Cheese Dip
The novel Lost Roses centers around Russians during World War I and the subsequent Russian Revolution of 1917. This Russian Cheese Dip is a fantastic appetizer. It is made with […]
Chicken and Dumplings for Two
In the novel, The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop Fannie Flagg reminisces about Christmas Day dinners at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Each year Idgie and Ruth, along with Sipsey and […]
Irish Soda Bread
I started craving Irish Soda Bread before I finished reading What The Wind Knows. It is a Quick Bread that doesn’t require yeast or proofing. You simply pat it, prick […]
Savory Dutch Baby
After reading The Dutch House, I was craving a Dutch Baby pancake. If you have never had one, they are puffy, eggy and buttery. The texture reminds me of a […]
Lobster Bisque
After reading The Country of the Pointed Firs, I started craving lobster! I have always loved Lobster Bisque, but had not attempted to cook it at home. A few years […]