Check out my review of Anxious People by Fredrick Backman paired with a recipe for a unique dish from the book — kebab pizza!
Chicken Kebab Pizza from Anxious People
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Cheese Blintzes from In a Holidaze
Today is December 21st, and we are now fully immersed in the holiday season. Actually, some holidays have passed. Hanukkah is over, Christmas is this week (WHAT), and 2020's end is in sight. Even if this year had been perfect, the holiday season brings a lot of strong feelings for a lot of people, positive … Continue reading Cheese Blintzes from In a Holidaze
17th Century Dutch Goodies from The Miniaturist
Drama, secrets, and lots of sweets! Almonds are featured in two out of three of these old Dutch recipes—just a little something I found interesting. A Brief Review Overall, I enjoyed this read. It may come off as dry because it's so history-heavy; however it is anything but. The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton is full … Continue reading 17th Century Dutch Goodies from The Miniaturist
Taking a Break (Baby’s Coming Soon!)
As of tomorrow, our little bundle of joy is due in LESS THAN A MONTH (OMG), so I wanted to announce that Dessert and a Novel will be taking a break for the next few months. I may jump back in here and there with some fun content during this hiatus, but it will likely … Continue reading Taking a Break (Baby’s Coming Soon!)
Blueberry Cupcakes Inspired by Thunderhead
As you may know from my earlier post, I'm enjoying Neal Shusterman's "Arc of Scythe" books. Thunderhead is book two in the series, and it brings the action in a big way. Here's my Thunderhead book review. Review As we delve deeper into the conflicts that have befallen the scythedom, the reader must consider some … Continue reading Blueberry Cupcakes Inspired by Thunderhead