Special thanks to Blogging for Books for providing a review copy of this book. One of my favorite things about this book is the scientific approach to baking. It goes into techniques, baking theories, tools, and ingredients before diving into the art of working with a sour dough starter and sprouted grain flours. I love reading all the technical stuff when it comes to baking, so this aspect of the book was right up my alley. Before I go much further, I have to point out that the font in this book is really small for a cookbook. When looking…
Month: February 2015
Wordless Wednesday: Around the House
Posted in Family, and Photography
Special thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy of this book. You Have a Brain: A Teen’s Guide to Think Big (affiliate link) begins with the story of Dr. Ben Carson’s life. He went from being the “dumbest kid in the class” to being a renowned neurosurgeon, author, and more. His journey to knowledge began at an early age when his mom required him to read a certain number of books each week. While she didn’t have an education beyond elementary school school, she was smart enough to understand what her boys needed to succeed in life. She would…
Review: Dauntless by Dina Sleiman
Posted in Reviews
Dauntless was not exactly what I was expecting when I agreed to review the book through NetGalley (ARC digital copy), but it did turn out to be a pleasant surprise. It was a fun play on the traditional Robin Hood. This tale is set during the same time period, and Robin Hood is even mentioned in the book. Young “Lady” Merry finds herself in the unfortunate position of needing to care for a group of children and young adults when they flee for their lives after the murder of her father and their parents. Over time, they do just what…
My mom was a huge fan of chocolate. While I didn’t inherit the chocolate craze, Munchkin did. Her Daddy’s sweet tooth comes and goes, so I never know when he’ll be craving something sweet to eat. Before you think I’m crazy, I will say that I do enjoy chocolate, but I’m not one who craves it all the time. A little chocolate now and again works for me. I know, I know… I’m weird. lol! My idea of a really good chocolate treat involves fruit and chocolate. One of the best pairings, in my opinion, is strawberries and chocolate. They…