Do you remember last year when the author Crystal King asked me to contribute an original recipe to the companion cookbook that was published in conjunction with her novel The Chef's Secret? Well, her book AND a select few of the recipes in the companion cookbook were recently translated into Italian and my recipe was … Continue reading My recipe translated into Italian!
Month: February 2020
House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
Fairy tales are probably my favorite genre of book in the world, though like all my other favorites, I am very picky about which ones I read. The prose has to be quality and the elements of each individual story must be present, though I love it when they are presented in a new and … Continue reading House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
Possession by A.S. Byatt
For some reason, I've been feeling rather depressed lately. It comes on occasionally, and I try to overcome it with the comforts of reading, cooking, venturing out to new places, or writing. In poring over my library to find something that hopefully will help shake me out of my low spirits, I came across Possession, … Continue reading Possession by A.S. Byatt
Food in Films – The Godfather Part III
I don't even want to hear it, you Godfather III haters. I happen to think this film is an underrated masterpiece. No, it doesn't come close to the jewels that are the first two Godfather films, but to me, The Godfather Part III it has a dark beauty and pain that makes it its own … Continue reading Food in Films – The Godfather Part III