Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke are starring in a film based on the novel Leave the World Behind, first published in 2020. I saw them being interviewed on a morning talk show, and it piqued my interest. When I requested…
Review of The Armor of Light & Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
The Armor of Light by Ken Follett is a great book about England and its history in the eighteenth century. Is there a dish more English than Shepherd’s Pie? This is quintessential pub food, and the recipe here uses the…
Review of A Column of Fire & Fish and Chips Recipe
What better meal to eat while reading an English historical novel than Fish and Chips? I’m not talking about the frozen filets from the freezer section. I’m giving you a real restaurant recipe that is super easy, and that will…
Review of Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune and Waldorf Salad Recipe
Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune unveils the captivating narrative of one of America’s most influential and enigmatic families, the Astors. In this meticulously researched biography, authors Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe paint a vivid portrait of…
Review of Weyward by Emilia Hart and Beef Stew Recipe
For this witch’s tale, the recipe is for a hearty pot of beef stew. Comfort food seems like the right choice, and the thought of the “bubble bubble” line from Shakespeare evokes a steaming and delicious meal. The recipe was my…
Review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and Apricot Squares Recipe
In the novel, which I review below, Tova and her friends, The Knit-Wits, meet weekly for tea, dessert, and camaraderie. The recipe that follows, for apricot squares, is something I can certainly imagine sitting on a lovely china platter that is…