I have happy childhood memories of scenic drives into the mountains for a long weekend of camping, fishing, and playing in the dirt. My family
I met Ronda Simmons at a one-day writing workshop back in July. She mentioned she was finishing up a cookbook and I told her I
Like many people, I jumped on the sourdough bandwagon in 2020. I love a good sourdough loaf with a tangy, sour flavor and I wanted
Valentine’s Day takes many forms throughout a life. In elementary school it’s hotly anticipated and tons of fun. Then in middle school and high school
Having traveled the path marked “Food as Medicine” for several years now, it’s hard to get me excited about a new Paleo cookbook. My bookshelves
As soon as the air turns crisp in the Rocky Mountains, you will find me in the kitchen baking. Usually it’s something practical, like cornbread
Ya’ll. It’s here. Today begins the biggest giveaway in Plan to Eat’s history with a $200 prize package. We’re so glad you’re here. You’ll find
WAIT! Don’t go! I know you have dozens of other tweets and posts and pins waiting to be looked at, and you glanced at this
If you’ve been hanging around the Plan to Eat blog for a while, you’ve likely read at least one of my posts on using food
I had the radio tuned to NPR one day while I was toodling around town running errands. I caught a portion of an intriguing interview
This week I decided to cook recipes from the Inspiralized Cookbook with one requirement: “I wouldn’t normally make this…” I wanted to branch out and
Confession: I judge books by their covers. Especially cookbooks*. Whenever I’m evaluating a new cookbook, I pull it out of the envelope, read the title,
I really love good food. I enjoy trying unique new restaurants, being inventive in the kitchen, and amping up old favorites. I also really love
Like all of you, our weather here in the Rocky Mountains of late has been erratic and unpredictable. On a sunny, record-breakingly warm day in
Last year we welcomed a sweet new baby into our family. Every new baby, no matter how sweet, brings disruption, but due to my ulcerative
This, our third spring in Texas, has been the loveliest by far. The weather has been cooler and we have had substantial rain right when
Quitting sugar seems to be a trend that is rapidly taking over the world and social media. It’s definitely not a bad thing, as it’s
Imagine you’re walking through the French countryside. The sun is high and your stomach rumbly as you approach a charming cottage à l’heure du déjeuner, and you
The Sweet Pea was super excited when she found this cookbook in the library, Once Upon a Time in the Kitchen by Carol Odell. She
I am so glad to have had this book show up in my mailbox*, because I wouldn’t have picked it up at the bookstore. Isn’t
Let’s start with a short quiz (an excerpt from the introduction of Diane Sanfilippo’s 21-Day Sugar Detox guidebook): Do you crave sugar all day, every day–or even
Ever since the Sweet Pea was allowed to have a crack at writing a cookbook review, the Bean has been asking for his turn. He’s
Today’s cookbook recommendation is just in time for those slow-cooking days of winter, when a bubbling stew can warm the house and the body. When
Let me tell you a little about myself. I’m a girl who has to observe certain diet restrictions in order to manage chronic illness. I’m
Did you think you’d never see the words Paleo and Chocolate together in a cookbook title? It seems a little scandalous, doesn’t it? Don’t worry
I often fantasize about being a prairie pioneer, cooking with Dutch ovens and lard, coals and fires. What can I say? I’m a little strange
I’ve long been a fan of Danielle Walker’s recipes, and I grabbed new favorite recipes regularly at her blog. Her food was always delicious and
The Sweet Pea is a creative soul. She loves to craft and assemble and invent and create. She enjoys playing the piano, but she loves composing.
Every once in a while a cookbook comes along to fill a niche on your bookshelf and you think to yourself, “Well, it’s about time!”
Ever since Kati Neville and Lindsay Tkacsik introduced me to their freezer-cooking recipes in Fix, Freeze, Feast, I’ve been hooked. For the past two years I’ve
I first “met” Eric Toensmeier through his recent narrative, Paradise Lot, which tells the story of creating an edible garden on an urban lot in Massachusetts.
Confession: this is the third time I’ve sat down to write this book review. I have such a deep fondness for this cookbook that I’m
As I wandered through my local natural grocer’s recently, a stack of books on a table caught my eye. Recipes for flavored waters? I glanced
OMG! I have been so excited about this cookbook release! OMG! I am so excited to share it with you! OMG! I know you’re going
I’m always delighted to receive copies of cookbooks to review. I love books. I love cooking. We’re a good match for each other, cookbooks and
Almost every kid is contemptuous of where he grows up, right? I was raised in southern Georgia and spent those years counting the many reasons
Assuming you were inspired by last week’s post on creating a kitchen garden, you may soon find yourself overrun with fresh fruit and veg in
Okay, I know I’ve been giving you lots of Paleo Diet cookbooks lately. The fact is that I spent months adapting recipes, working around ingredients,
I really love this cookbook*. That shouldn’t be surprising. It should be clear by now that I have love relationships with a lot of cookbooks.
Recently, I received an e-mail offering me a review copy* of a soon-to-be-released soup cookbook, Ladled: Nourishing Soups for all Seasons by Kimberly Harris. Always ready
Every family has a collective pool of memories; the time that one of the kids’ pants fell down while crossing the street, or the birthday
Even with my food sensitivities and diet restrictions, our family is intentional about eating together most nights. But there is usually at least one night
I have a van-full of cranky kids, and we’re pulling into the driveway at 4:00. My usual strategy on days like today is to pre-prepare
The Rebar cookbook is among our household’s favorites for two reasons. First, Rebar excels as a vegetarian cookbook. It used to be that vegetarian cooking
I recently was the grateful recipient of two intriguing cookbooks*. The author, Father Leo Patalinghug is a Catholic priest and a chef who is passionate
I’m willing to venture a guess that most cultures around the world have some tradition of saying thanks before a meal. Whether it is to
Can I make a nomination for My Favorite Cookbook of 2012? Because Nourishing Meals would totally get my vote. I was so impressed with the
This smart little cookbook comes along just in time to satisfy the cravings of any gluten-free ghosts, goblins, and ghouls in your house. In her
Normally on our blog we discuss things related to food and meal planning and such. Today’s review is admittedly not directly related to these
Congratulations to Lisa. She is the winner of the final giveaway in our Jamie Oliver cook-along. We have really enjoyed cooking through much of Jamie’s
And we are back! We hope you have all had a lovely spring break. We enjoyed some good family time and I enjoyed a little
Congratulations to Susan F! She is this weeks giveaway winner! She has won a 1 year subscription to Plan to Eat. We are going to
In case you missed our last post, we have started a fun new cooking adventure that we are inviting you to join. We are cooking
We Recently watched Food Inc. If you have not seen it, you should. It will radically change the way you understand the food you eat,
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