To be honest, there were not that many happy memories associated with food in the book, Then She was Gone. So, we decided to focus on when Laurel meets Floyd, and the butterflies she felt when the two shared a piece of rich carrot cake. We played off this idea and came up with carrot cake …
It was such a pleasant surprise the other afternoon to walk into Elm Street Books and see that the iconic Liv Constantine has published a new novel, The Wife Stalker. Did you know that Liv Constantine is actually the pen name for the sister duo, Lynne and Valerie Constantine? How fabulous is that? *Ina Garten …
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Channeling our inner Piper from The Wife Stalker, we wanted to share this mouthwatering summer salad. Featuring two V zen fruits, nectarine and avocado. Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 2 ripe nectarines 3 scallions/green onions your favorite greens (we used spinach & arugula) For the dressing: 1 tbs dijon mustard 1 tbs honey 1/3 cup olive …
Have I ever explained the origin of BBTP? Like yes, I know on our website’s “About” page, there is a general overview about how I wanted to blend my love for books and food… but I have never actually shared the exact time and place that the concept was born. Until now.
I love the idea of serving toasts with various toppers, as it makes a beautiful presentation AND guests are able to sample a variety of flavor palettes without committing to one. In Kevin Kwan’s masterpiece, Sex & Vanity, Kwan expertly takes us on an adventure from Capri, to Manhattan, to the Hamptons, and so on. …
Seafood and a white wine spritzer are prettyyyyy much my definition of summer. A few summers ago I had the most delicious shrimp at the Chatham Bars Inn, in Chatham, Cape Cod… it was slightly charred, and doused in lemon juice, and had a little kick of something spicy. These shrimp skewers are inspired by …
You know how after a big event or holiday passes, there is that slight wave of depression? Like, you were looking forward to something for so long, and then it’s over, and you’re like, what’s next? That was me on Monday after the Fourth of July. I had spent a fantastic week in South Carolina …
One of the best parts about having a garden is becoming inspired by the assortment of produce that grows. At the moment, we are seeing an ample amount of summer squash, herbs, and cucumbers in ours in Connecticut. In the delicious novel, A Taste of Sage by Yaffa S. Santos, one of the main characters, …
