Monthly Archives: June 2009

Book Review: Waiter Rant: Thanks for the tip–Confessions of a cynical waiter by The Waiter

Today, Ron reviews a great non-fiction book Waiter Rant–Thanks for the tip–Confessions of a cynical waiter by The Waiter. Continue reading

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Book Review: The Best Skillet Recipes by the editors of Cook's Illustrated

Today Ron reviews The Best Skillet Recipes– a new 2009 cookbook from the editors of Cook’s Illustrated– The America’s Test Kitchen crew on PBS. Continue reading

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Book Review: New Orleans Classic Gumbos & Soups by Kit Wohl

A review of the new book New Orleans Classic Gumbos & Soups by Kit Wohl with Alan’s own recipe for seafood gumbo included. Continue reading

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Book Review: Tricking The Tallyman by Jacqueline Davies

A review of the children’s easy picture book Tricking The Tallyman by Jacqueline Davies, illustrated by S D Shindler. Continue reading

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Book Review: Little Red Riding Hood A Classic Collectible Pop-Up by Marjorie Priceman

A brief review of the Classic Collectible Pop-Up book Little Red Riding Hood. Written by Marjorie Priceman with paper engineering by Bruce Foster. Continue reading

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Where did the Round-Ups go?

You may have noticed that since the re-launch on May 23rd  I am no longer publishing any of my children’s book or cookbook  ’roundups’   where I feature three to five books in the given category.     These roundup posts were a … Continue reading

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Guest Review: Sarah Sammis of Pussreboots reviews Mouse's First Fall by Lauren Thompson

Established book reviewer Sarah Sammis of the excellent PussReboots blog reviews a delightful children’s book Mouse’s First Fall by Lauren Thompson. Continue reading

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Book Review: Living Well in a Down Economy by Tracy L Barr

Ron reviews Living Well in a Down Economy For Dummies by Tracy L Barr. Continue reading

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Book Review: Windows Lockdown by Andy Walker

Ron reviews the new release Windows Lockdown by Andy Walker. Continue reading

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Book Review: Dump 'Em How To Break Up With Anyone… by Jodyne L Speyer

Ron reviews the book Dump ‘Em How To Break Up With Anyone From Your Best Friend To Your Hairdresser by Jodyne L Speyer. Continue reading

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