Reach & Read: Invisible Lizard by Kurt Cyrus

August 19, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Invisible Lizard by Kurt Cyrus, Illustrated by Andy Atkins is a fun children’s read about Napoleon the Chameleon who just wants to make friends but people struggle to see him because, well, he is really good at the chameleon thing. The story is easy for young ones to follow and features a colorful and determined […]

Reach & Read: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend

August 13, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

I consumed The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald in the ebook format checked out from my public library. This is a great vacation or casual, fun read but not to say it is light on context. The story centers around Sarah, her love for books, her pen pal (Amy) and desire to […]

Red Wine, Madras Curry, Tandoori and Rosemary – Four New Perfect Pear Jam Flavors

August 5, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

I have a generous Asian pear tree that each year delivers me several bushels of fruit. My go to recipes to preserve are poached, jammed, dried and sauced but I love to play with spices and flavor combinations. Last year the new jam flavors were red wine, madras curry, tandoori and rosemary. Rosemary was the […]

Reach & Read: Good Night, Reindeer

July 30, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

It’s Christmas in July! Good Night, Reindeer by Denise Brennan-Nelson, illustrated by Marco Bucci is a creative play on the classic book featuring a moon and bowl of mush. Good Night, Reindeer takes us all through the North Pole, saying good night to each of Santa’s sleigh team. Brennan-Nelson’s words and Bucci’s imaginative pictures create […]

Read & Read: Book Review Round Up for May and June

July 18, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Whoops! Apparently forgot to post the last few book review summaries. I have been reading a lot more but writing fewer reviews. So easy to fall behind…. Some of what have I been reading (besides Good Night Construction Site, work journals and a bunch of ‘why is my toddler insane’ type books…) I Would Tuck […]

Roasted Pepper and Chard Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

May 28, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

I love quiche, frittata, egg-bakes, what-evers as a way to use up fridge items and make an all things consider quick healthy meal. They also make great hearty brunch dishes and weekday leftovers. this version uses sweet potato slices for a ‘crust’, inspired by one of those DIY videos that scroll through your news feed. […]