Dessert, Recipe

Linzer Heart Cookies

These English tea cookies are adorable and a great base for so many flavors and shapes. Originating in Austria, the oldest known recipe was found in 1653. Share on facebook…

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February 12, 2021

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

Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dessert, Gluten Free, Healthy, No Refined Sugar, Recipe, Vegetarian

Winter Energy Bites

These are my favorite go to snacks. These healthy bites will boost your energy. They’re full of fats and protein- perfect for a quick winter phase pick me up! This…

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September 10, 2020

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.

Impress your book club friends with good recommendations and fun literary treats. Or just enjoy knowing you have someone who loves books and food as much as you do!

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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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