Wicked Like a Wildfire by Lana Popović

Wicked Like a Wildfire by Lana Popović

Wicked Like a Wildfire b y Lana Popović sounds really intriguing. I love the idea of being able to manipulate beauty, and I can tell that the curse is going to add a lot of drama. Another aspect of this book that I adore is the sisters. Bonds between sisters is one of my favourite things to see in a book, so I can already tell that I am going to enjoy this one. Continue reading

Maud by Melanie J. Fishbane

Maud by Melanie J. Fishbane

Maud by Melanie J. Fishbane is a book that is going to take you right back to Lover’s Lane and beyond. If you are a fan of anything related to Anne of Green Gables, get excited! Fishbane has created an historical fiction that tells a story of what L.M. Montgomery’s life may have been like and has written it in the style of the infamous Anne books. There are also some interesting aspects to this novel that explore the treatment of the Métis and the last section of the book that describes the extensive research conducted by the author to piece the whole story together. Continue reading

Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Steven Raichlen

Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Steven RaichlenTitle: Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades
Author: Steven Raichlen
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Genres: Cookbook, Lifestyle
Publication Date: May 2, 2017
Rating: five-stars

Summary (from Goodreads):

Barbecue sauces, rubs, and marinades are every griller’s secret weapon—the flavor boosters that give grilled food its character, personality, depth, and soul.

Steven Raichlen, America’s “master griller” (Esquire), has completely updated and revised his bestselling encyclopedia of chile-fired rubs, lemony marinades, buttery bastes, pack-a-wallop sauces, plus mops, slathers, sambals, and chutneys. It’s a cornucopia of all the latest flavor trends, drawing from irresistible Thai, Mexican, Indian, Cajun, Jamaican, Italian, and French cuisines, as well as those building blocks from America’s own barbecue belt.

There are over 200 recipes in all, including a full sampler of dinner recipes using the sauces. And the book now has full-color photographs throughout. It’s the essential companion cookbook for every at-home pitmaster looking to up his or her game.

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Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades by Steven Raichlen

Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades by Steven Raichlen is a fantastic resource for the grill master in your life. have always enjoyed grilling season, and while I am not the one typically doing the grilling, I thought that this collection of recipes would give me some inspiration. There are so many different types of marinades and rubs in this book that it is actually mind-boggling! If you are in the market for some barbecue ideas or tips, this is the recipe book that has it all. Continue reading