Category: Book Reviews – Nonfiction

Trials of the Earth: The True Story of a Pioneer Woman and biscuits

Trials of the Earth: The True Story of a Pioneer Woman (by Mary Hamilton) and biscuits  Biscuits? yes, but made like my grandmother makes them, […]

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War by Sebastian Junger and Afghan Pasta with Meat Kofta and Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

War by Sebastian Junger and Afghan Pasta with Meat Kofta and Garlicky Yogurt Sauce   First, the recipe.  This recipe was really, really good!!!!!  It […]

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Crazy River by Richard Grant and East African Chapati

Crazy River by Richard Grant and East African Chapati   East African Chapati is basically fried bread (which is very similar in many cultures across […]

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American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic (by Victoria Johnson) and Lavender Tea Bread

First, this bread was INCREDIBLE!  I had bought culinary lavender to cook with a few months ago.  Today was the perfect time to cook with […]

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