Chances are that you have never heard of Corn Relish. Corn relish is a traditional Southern condiment including the use of cooked corn kernels and is spiced with red and green bell peppers, mustard seed, and equal parts sugar and cider vinegar. There are various types of recipes for Corn…

I have long enjoyed cooking with beer in various guises. Sometimes Guinness plays a firm hand in the concoctions I develop. Often times I find that, stews, meat pies, and braises will feature the luxurious stout as a key ingredient. Likewise, baking often gets the “Guinness Treatment” as it pairs…

The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook (2019) is a gorgeous publication that is just lush in it’s food photography and production but is also full of insights into British Food. The book has a foreword by series creator, Gareth Neame, and has a lot of fun references to the show and…

An Interview with author Abigail Rayner, author of “Violet and the Crumbs: A Gluten Free Adventure”. I had a chance to talk to the wonderful Children’s author Abigail Rayner. I had seen a review of her book “Violet and the Crumbs: A Gluten Free Adventure” and I found the book…

The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook: Over 100 Fabulous Recipes to Use Eggs in Unexpected Ways by Lisa Steele, Published by Harper Horizon I was so happy to get my hands on a copy of The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook. After talking to its author, Lisa Steele, I had been expecting…

Baking for Every Season 125+ Favorite Recipes to Savor & Share (Williams Sonoma Cookbook, Holiday Baking, Summer Recipes, Dessert Cookbook) By Weldon Owen Photography by Erin Scott. Publisher: Weldon Owen (March 22, 2022) Length: 192 pages ISBN13: 9781681887845 Baking for Every Season is a book that has a wealth of…

Tea at the Palace: A Cookbook (Royal Family Cookbook): 50 Delicious Afternoon Tea Recipes Hardcover by Carolyn Robb—Releases on April 5, 2022 but is available for pre-order now. “Tea to the English is really a picnic indoors.” ― Alice Walker, The Color Purple I had been given the opportunity to…

Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them Hardcover — (2021) Lynne Parmiter Bowman. I love broadening my horizons and trying new things and “Brownies for Breakfast” has new takes on old favorites! When I bought this book for a relative who is pre-diabetic, I had to look! The content of this book thrilled me. The writing is both engaging and provocative in its…

For new or first-time authors, getting your book into a library can be a great move to boost recognition. But how do you do it? There are a few steps to consider. Every author dreams of getting their book into a bookstore. However, many authors don’t think of libraries as…