Book Review

The Law of Innocence Book Review ~ A Question of Integrity

I have been reading Michael Connelly for ages. He is by far one of my favorite authors. He’s definitely my favorite crime fiction author. My husband and I have co-read…

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December 1, 2020

Beverage, Recipe

Up and Downer ~ A Daisy Jones Cocktail

Peanut Butter Whiskey, espresso and chocolate with a touch of salty peanuts. And at the places where servers knew me, I used to call it an Up and Down. Something…

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January 8, 2021

Book Review, Recipe

Behind Every Lie

by Christina McDonald narrated by Lisa Flanagan and Fiona Hardinghamset in Seattle, WA and London Book Review 3.5/5 I absolutely adored The Night Olivia Fell and so I had high…

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March 20, 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

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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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