That’s the type of thing that you’re likely to hear if you’re ever near me when I’m reading a new recipe. I’m also prone to make statements like, “Who the frell has that just lying around their kitchen?” Or, “Where am …
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Editor’s note: These cookbook reviews were submitted by library patrons during the 2012 Adult Summer Reading program. We will continue to periodically share the best of these reviews throughout the year. Many thanks to all of those who participated! “Everyday …
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The 600s could be my favorite area of nonfiction. Traditional descriptions of the Dewey Decimal System identify the 600s as ”applied sciences” or “medicine and technology.” Basically, this is where you find information on how people make use of science …
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October is a food-themed month! Well, maybe not more so than any other month, but I was hungry when recently perusing one of my favorite reference books, “Chase’s Calendar of Events: the Ultimate Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and …
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A week after seeing the movie “Julie and Julia,” my husband saw Julia Child’s two-volume set of “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” for sale in a bookstore. “We should buy that,” he said. I told him he was crazy—no …
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St. Patrick’s Day is similar to Oktoberfest in that people in many countries celebrate it regardless of their nationality or religion, and it often involves too much beer. According to World Book Online, St. Patrick is the most commonly known …
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