July Reads

What is waiting by the side of my bed or down in the kitchen? The following books:

1. Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack & Alan Richardson This is the first in the series and I like it better than the 2nd one. It has unique and fun ideas for decorating. I haven't made any of these...maybe someone could just make one for me:)
2. What's New, Cupcake? by Karen Tack & Alan Richardson It is wonderful just like the first. Recipes for basic cupcakes and frostings, but the detail is in the directions for decorating. WOW! I liked the first one only becuase it had more things that my boys were interested in.
3. The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook I am really excited to cook from this book. The recipes sound delicious and that is saying something. I will let you know how the recipes turn out.
4. America' Test Kitchen Family Baking Book This is the baking book to have. The detail in baking, the divided sections, the product recommendations, the photographs and the recipes for rustic breads and layer cakes had me wanting to get baking immediately. Too bad I am leaving on a trip.
5. Shield of Stars Hilari Bell Fascinating. The 3 main characters lives cross in a unique way...a pickpocket, a prince, and a girl (can't give any details about her without spoiling something). I like the chapter pages with the card on front. Clever idea. I like the adventure they must go on and how they must work together. The first book told from Weasel's point of view. Obviously, I enjoyed them and read #2 & #3.
6. Sword of Truth #2 by Hilari Bell. Great read!
7. Crown of Earth #3 by Hilari Bell. Great finale.
8. Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith I liked it
9. 5th Avenue, 5 AM by Sam Wesson This book describes how "Breakfast at Tiffany's" came to production. I am glad Audry Hepburn came out shining. Although interesting, there are better books about Audry Hepburn.

Happy Reading!

June Reads

Well considering how busy it was with baseball...I checked a lot of books out about cooking and made about 3 things:) Anywhooo

1. The Biggest Loser Cookbook I'll let you know
2. America's Test Kitchen Chicken Cookbook Very detailed and tons of research and description zzzzzzzzzzzz uh oh yeah I returned it to the library too boring
3. Rachel Ray entertaining cookbook okay
4. Rachel Ray Top 10 Love this book. Made me hungry. Only got to try 2 recipes. More on that later
5. Sur La Table for Kids. Fun
6. The Big Book of Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining by Cheryl and Bill Jamison. WOW This reads like a really good novel and I don't even grill. Did try a recipe...yum.
7. The Continuous Atonement by Brad Wilcox. Good read
8. The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith. Yes, another in the series.
9. The Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith. I am almost done with the series. Obviously, I enjoy these books.

Lot of cookbooks and no new recipes posted. July might be my month.