-
Continue reading →: Recipe: Lemon-y Fresh Split Pea Soup“I liked standing near the edge with my shoulders back, my fingers dusted with soil. I would lift my face to the wind and inhale the loamy musk of the Outside as Sivo worked, stabbing at the ground, cursing his undernourished greens, radishes, and beets. Occasionally peas would flourish, and…
-
Continue reading →: Recipe: Apple-Cheddar Crostini with Balsamic ReductionWe all know Celaena has a wicked sweet tooth, as I showcased here and here. Has anyone else noticed how often Celaena eats apples, though? It’s all the time. In case you don’t believe me, I’ve scoured Sarah J. Maas’s Heir of Fire for quotes. She munched on the apple as she studied him now, in his…
-
Continue reading →: Wedding Cake WoesRemember the part in Jane Eyre (spoiler) when Jane and Mr. Rochester get married? “Reader, I married him. A quiet wedding we had: he and I, the parson and clerk, were alone present.” Kudos to Jane for keeping the wedding simple. I, however, am a sucker for wedding traditions. I just love…
-
Continue reading →: Recipe: Sweet Potato Chicken Curry with Garlic Naan“I like horses,” said I, lungs tight with feeling. “I always have done.” “Do you like dreadfully drafty English country houses?” “I did not always, but I have grown to.” “What about curry?” “Everyone likes curry, sir.” I concur with Jane. Everyone likes curry! For a Jane Steel book review, click here. I…
-
Continue reading →: Book Review: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye“I liked hearing her earnest chatter, I liked the bizarre dishes served alongside our tea–buttered sandwiches, yes, but also a curry-scented bread which drove memories of Aunt Patience’s arrogant tiered refreshments straight from my mind.” For a Jane Steele inspired curry recipe, click here. 4/5 stars The Story: A loose re-telling of Jane Eyre,…
-
Continue reading →: Review: Illuminae: The Illuminae Files_01 by Amie Kaufman and Jay KristoffEzra Mason: Yeah. So all hell breaks loose, and Kady is yelling at me and I’m yelling back. All this stuff that’d been building up for the last year and boiling just under the skin. Like, I loved her. I love her. But she had this way of just . . .…
-
Continue reading →: Recipe: Coconut Cream Fruit TartI loved Illuminae so much (in case you didn’t pick that up from my review), that despite there being rare mentions of food, I wanted to feature it. I chose a summery-fresh fruit tart inspired by the book’s cover. I used a combination of strawberries, raspberries, clementines, and mango. There’s a lot of…
-
Continue reading →: Recipe: Tomatillo-Cilantro Bean Salad“By morning, Lorelai was strong enough to get up and eat breakfast without help. Gabril boiled a small pot of beans and sliced the last of the apples they’d stolen from the queen’s garrison. She ate the beans but ignored the apples.” I sided with Lorelai and forwent the obvious…
-
Continue reading →: Review: The Shadow Queen by C.J. Redwine“The faint aroma of apples filled the air, and the lingering stain of rot smeared the teeth of those who smiled at Irina.” The apples in this book never sounded appealing. For a non-apple recipe that Loralei and company could have taken on the road, click here. 3/5 stars The Story:…
-
Continue reading →: Recipe: Hazelnut Apple Strudel“Entering the recommended cafe, Maisie took a seat. When the young waitress approached, she ordered a coffee with hot milk and some apple strudel. She was very hungry. Soon the waitress returned to the table, using the palm of her free hand to smooth out the white embroiled tablecloth.” Click here for…
Hello,
I'm Emily
Welcome to Nook, my cozy corner of the internet dedicated to all things homemade and delightful. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of creativity, craftsmanship, and all things handmade with a touch of love. Let's get crafty!
Let's connect
Join the fun!
Stay updated with our latest tutorials and ideas by joining our newsletter.
Novel Bakery 