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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 4/20/2020

    Last Week I’ll be the first to admit, I’m tired. I’m tired of COVID-19. But, I know I’m also extremely lucky and blessed, my family is healthy, I have access to the food and resources that I need, and I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with friends and family…

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    Books & Cooks Letter P: Paprika

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter P and diverse paprika! Spice: Paprika Paprika comes in…

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    Books & Cooks Letter O: Oregano

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter O and aromatic oregano! Spice: Oregano Oregano is extremely…

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    Books & Cooks Letter N: Nutmeg

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter N and cozy nutmeg! Spice: Nutmeg I love what…

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    Books & Cooks Letter M: Mustard Seed

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter M and spicy mustard seed! Spice: Mustard Seed The…

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    Books & Cooks Letter L: Lemon Pepper

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter L and sharp and spicy Lemon Pepper! Spice: Lemon…

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    Books & Cooks Letter K: Kaffir Lime Leaves

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter K and lemony-lime tasting Kaffir Lime leaves! Spice: Kaffir…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 4/13/2020

    Last Week Alright, I continue moving forward with my insane TBR list and still managed to throw in a little guilty pleasure for the fun of it too! This week I read Home for Goddesses and Dogs by Leslie Connor, Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton, and Lily to…

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    Books & Cooks Letter J: Jerk

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter J and island fresh Jerk! Spice: Jerk Similar to…

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    Books & Cooks Letter I: Italian Herb Blend

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter I and comforting Italian herb blend! Spice: Italian Herb…