A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Chicken Pot Pie (Recipe Inspired by THE DROWNING KIND)

If you're looking for fall comfort food, look no further than this recipe for Chicken Pot Pie. It's a dish that makes you feel warm and cozy and like everything’s going to be all right.   Why is Chicken Pot Pie the book-inspired recipe for The...

Miami Vice Cookies (Recipe Inspired by THE NEWCOMER)

Listen up, Tartlets! I'm bringing you summertime vibes in cookie form with Miami Vice Cookies. What do you mean, Miami Vice? Before we go any further, let me clear one thing up: when I say "Miami Vice," I am not talking about the TV show. I'm...

Blogging Behind the Scenes with Replica Surfaces

That’s right, Tartlets. Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of a food blog photo shoot in honor of my new collaboration with Replica Surfaces. And, yes, a lot of behind-the-scenes blogging activity involves my cat being very close at hand. If...

Daycation: A Tour of Enders Island, CT

I've vacationed in Connecticut since I was a kid, but this is the first time I've heard of Enders Island. Hello, all! It's been a hot minute since I did a daycation post. That's because, well, we've had a little thing called a pandemic roll through,...

Caprese Farro Salad (Recipe Inspired by MUSICAL CHAIRS)

The Summer of Salads continues with make-ahead marvel Caprese Farro Salad. While my Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta is a perfect appetizer for your fancy dinner party, you’ll want to haul along a container of Caprese Farro Salad to your...

Spruce Soda (Recipe Inspired by THE JANE AUSTEN DIET)

Move over, Cherry Coke. Spruce Soda is my new favorite soft drink. You heard me. Spruce Soda.     Why is Spruce Soda the book-inspired recipe for The Jane Austen Diet? I admit that Spruce Soda doesn’t sound like a very Jane-ish book-inspired...

Lemon Herb Chicken (Reciped Inspired by THE SILENT COMPANIONS)

Get ready, Tartlets. I’m serving up the perfect fall meal with my Lemon Herb Chicken. It feels like it’s been awhile since I’ve gone into the kitchen to make a proper meal. It's been a low-key summer, living on lots of quick and delicious...

Cottage Pie (Recipe Inspired by AN IRISH COUNTRY COTTAGE

Choosing Cottage Pie as my book-inspired recipe for An Irish Country Cottage was practically a no-brainer. For years, I've called this dish "Shepherd's Pie," which I think is the name that most of us know it by. At some point, though, I learned that...

Mushroom Brie Mac and Cheese (Recipe inspired by NO ONE TELLS YOU THIS)

Mushroom Brie Mac and Cheese my go-to meal when I'm on my own for dinner. Being able to eat whatever you want for dinner is one of the best parts of being single. Or, heck -- one of the best parts of having a night on your own while your partner...

B’stilla (Moroccan Chicken Pie)[Recipe Inspired by THE PERFECT NANNY]

I'm not going to lie. Making this Moroccan Chicken B'stilla Pie was.... a challenge. But, it’s good to challenge yourself, right? Every now and then? **gulp** Well. If you’re in agreement with me, you’ve come to the right post. If you’re...