Appetizers, Recipe

Party Cheese Balls

This recipe is the perfect base for all of your cheese ball needs. Go crazy mixing cheeses and outer coatings! Featured here are: Goat Cheese and Pistachio, Sharp Cheddar and…

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December 19, 2020

Dessert, Recipe

Evidence of the Affair Chocolate Mousse

Light but oh so rich, this mousse will make you cheat…….on your diet. Chocolate mousse has to be one of my favorite desserts. Ever since my 8th grade French teacher,…

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October 29, 2020

Creative

Firefly Lane BFF Garden Party

Is there anything sweeter than friendship? The unconditional love of someone who will always have your back is tough to beat. These treats may come close, especially after a few…

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January 26, 2021

Novel Cocktails

Bridgerton Theme Party

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Hi friends! Welcome to your home base for book club recommendations and ideas.

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

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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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