• Lifestyle

    Books & Cooks Letter Q: Quatre Épices

    spice

    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 Q and the exotic Quatre Épices! Spice: Quatre Épices…

  • Lifestyle

    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…

  • Lifestyle

    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…

  • Lifestyle

    Books & Cooks Letter O: Oregano

    spices on yellow spoons

    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…

  • Lifestyle

    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…

  • Lifestyle

    Books & Cooks Letter M: Mustard Seed

    spices

    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…

  • Lifestyle

    Books & Cooks Letter L: Lemon Pepper

    lemons

    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…

  • Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Enjoyed but Rarely Talk About

    Top Ten Tuesday

    Today’s list ended up being a list of gorgeous, quiet picture books that I love. I don’t get to talk about these books very often because they usually fit a specific type of kid or family situation. But, if you’ve never taken a look, you definitely should take a peek.…

  • Lifestyle

    Books & Cooks Letter K: Kaffir Lime Leaves

    kaffir

    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…

  • Lifestyle

    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…