Hello, Tartlets. I'd like to introduce you to one of my husband's favorite desserts: Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake. Oh, my goodness. There is so much good food mentioned in The High Tide Club. Much like The Hideaway, this story draws on its Southern roots to tantalize your taste buds. Imagine sipping cocktails at sunset while overlooking the bay on summer evening; platters of crispy fried chicken and buttery biscuits heaped in front of you for...
What's the book-inspired recipe for Stray City? The recipe I’m pairing with Stray City, which is about the lesbian who has an affair with a man, is Roasted Acorn Squash with a Turkey Sausage, Craisin, and Brown Rice Stuffing. I chose it because it’s mainly a vegetarian recipe. But, like main character Andy, it sneaks a little meat in there. (HA! Sorry. I couldn’t help myself.) Since the book is set in a city full of vegetarians and...
As I was reading The Broken Girls, I was trying to think of what recipe the story would inspire me to make. Food doesn’t factor real well into the novel – at several points, one of the main characters eats packets of crackers in lieu of dinner. *shakes head sadly* I wanted a good, hearty meal to shake the chill of the dreary weather, both here and in the book, and since the story takes place in Vermont, I decided that maple syrup had to...
So, as much as I love huge, hearty breakfasts, Husband doesn’t really care for them. Most days, my/our breakfast consists of muesli with fresh fruit, which I do love, and sometimes an egg white and tomato sandwich on weekends. Healthy? Yes. Comforting and satisfying? Um….no. However, if pressed, I will admit that if I ate French toast and pancakes and bacon and sausage and ALL THE BREAKFAST CARBS every day like I sometimes dream I can, I...
Bring the flavors of 'Nawlins into your home with Creamy Cajun Shrimp.
Why is Creamy Cajun Shrimp the book-inspired recipe for The Hideaway? Though most of The Hideaway takes place in Sweet Bay, Alabama, the delicious city of New Orleans is a hugely influencing factor. So many 'Nawlins dishes mentioned in the book made my mouth water—chocolate pie, hummingbird cake (my favorite!), seafood gumbo. I loved the big, bold flavors when I was...
Obviously, after a book like The Bird Eater, you need comfort food. (Everyone eat their feelings!) In what I felt was an amusingly macabre moment, I realized that any recipe inspired by this book – The Bird Eater – has to include chicken. *dark laughter* You may feel a bit differently about poultry after reading this book, but trust me, this dish is worth overcoming your distaste. I’ve tried several versions of Tarragon Chicken at...
