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The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook {Book Review}

Posted on April 21, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: Cherie Mercer Twohy, nectarine and gorgonzola salad, The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook, Trader Joe's | 12 Comments

I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook - Nectarine, Gorgonzola, and Greens

Trader Joe's is a medium-sized grocery store chain that was founded in 1967 by Joe Coulombe in Pasadena, California. They sell a wide variety of fruits & veggies, prepared foods (we love their burritos, potato salad and sandwiches), wines ("Two-Buck Chuck"), as well as those cute mini tote bags that’s become so trendy. So, when I heard about “The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook” that contains 150 recipes using ingredients from Trader Joe’s, I … [Read more...]

Move, Rest, Recover: A Workbook {Book Review}

Posted on February 6, 2025 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Erin Taylor, meditation, Move Rest Recover Workbook, restorative movement practices | 8 Comments

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Last fall, I made it a priority to meditate in the late afternoons. I found that mindful meditation really helped center me and I felt focused for the rest of the day. My goal was to meditate daily, but sometimes life got in the way. Flash forward to the winter holidays and meditation took a back seat. I realized that in the new year, I needed to get back on track and reading Move, Rest, Recover: A Workbook – Your Practical Guide to Balancing … [Read more...]

Mama Bell’s Big Family Cooking {Book Review}

Posted on October 28, 2024 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: chocolate chip stuffed brownies, cookbook, Heather Bell, Just the Bells10 | 8 Comments

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With the holidays coming up, big family meals are something many of us look forward to and count on. I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for new recipes to try, whether it’s for Sunday brunch, a fourth of July picnic or Christmas morning breakfast. Enter "Mama Bell's Big Family Cooking" cookbook which has over one hundred homestyle recipes to choose from! The book is written by Heather Bell of @JustTheBells10, who is well-known … [Read more...]

The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on September 17, 2024 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: book giveaway, Jackie Alpers, The Unofficial Elf Cookbook, themed cookbook | 13 Comments

The Unofficial Elf Cookbook - official cover

Christmas is around the corner and like most people, one of my favorite movies is the holiday classic, Elf. Coming to a bookstore near you is “The Unofficial Elf Cookbook” which features 70+ delicious recipes inspired by the film. It may not be December yet, but that shouldn’t stop you from whipping up some delicious dishes and yummy holiday treats! These clever and original recipes are sure to delight the taste buds of foodies and Elf … [Read more...]

Marvel’s “Spider-Man: The Official Cookbook” {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on July 15, 2024 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Aunt May’s Wheatcakes, Insight Editions, Marvel, Spider-Man: The Official Cookbook | 17 Comments

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Guess what Spidey fans? Marvel has released “Spider-Man: The Official Cookbook: Your Friendly Neighborhood Guide to Cuisine from NYC, the Spider-Verse & Beyond.” Narrated by the web-slinger himself, Spider-Man’s guide to NYC’s iconic cuisine features his favorite hometown recipes, as well as those of fellow neighborhood super heroes and friends from across the Spider-Verse,” the book’s description reads. “With great recipes, there must … [Read more...]

What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? {Book Review}

Posted on May 28, 2024 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: AAPI authors, Asian authors, Eric Toda, Shay Fan, Tara Han-Tran Johnson, What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? | 12 Comments

What in the World is Ezra's Art_Real Mom of SFV_cover

When my daughter was a toddler, I looked for children’s books that had representation of our ethnicity. While there were a few picture books featuring Asian and/or Asian American children, it was few and far between. That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you today a brand-new book, “What in the World is Ezra’s Art?” co-written by Eric Toda and Shay Fan. What is the picture book about? Check out the summary below! The book features Ezra, … [Read more...]

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