Book Review

Firefly Lane Book Review ~ Best Friends Forever

This book broke me as per usual with the talented Kristin Hannah. I can only hope the sequel, Fly Away will put me back together. Kristin Hannah general fiction, domestic…

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January 25, 2021

Cooking for my Kids

Cooking for my Kids

My family needs to go through some diet changes and I thought there was room for sharing that journey as well.

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February 28, 2020

Book Review

Mexican Gothic Book Review – A Disgusting Delight

This book is creepy, eerie and terrifying- great for the Halloween season. If you want a sneak peak into the novel, check out my Pinterest page for pictures of 1950’s…

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October 1, 2020

Novel Cocktails

Bridgerton Theme Party

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I’m Jenni, The Nerdy Gourmet. I love to read almost anything and I love to create food (+ cocktails) inspired by the books I read. This site is where I share all of my reviews and recipes.

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Books to Film Book Club

Hi friends! Each month this year, I am hosting a buddy read featuring books being released into films. You can find the party on my Books to Films Book Club Group on Facebook. (Join the fun here!) or learn more here:

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August 30, 2021

I detest beets. I have tried- roasted beets, shaved beets and goat...

Strawberry Beet Smoothie

August 30, 2021

Kale and smoothie?? I promise, this one is tasty. With all of...

Ginger Apple Kale Smoothie

August 30, 2021

Need ideas for quick on the go mornings? Or have picky eaters?...

Blueberry Almond Smoothie

Hieronymus Bosch hunts down criminals in the darkness of Los Angeles. Named after...

Why Detective Harry Bosch is the Batman of LA ~ Everybody Counts or Nobody Counts

She was hungry after her swim- famished actually- and although it was...

Eatin’ Nasty Hamburger Helper

In his voice she hears mad jubilant relief, as if he has...

Pound Cake with Blood Bool Raspberry Glaze

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