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Book Review: Food Fight by Daniel Imhoff

Joy's Book Blog Posted on July 7, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

Book: Food Fight: The Citizen’s Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill by Daniel Imhoff Genre: Food politics Publisher: Watershed Media Publication date: 2012 Pages: 215 Source: Library (and, thanks! I asked them to order it for me — they … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Link Parties, Reviews | Tagged Weekend Cooking | 17 Replies

Book Review: Why Calories Count by Marion Nestle and Malden Nesheim

Joy's Book Blog Posted on June 30, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

Book: Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics by Marion Nestle and Malden Nesheim Genre: Popular science Publisher: University of California Press Publication date: 2012 Pages: 288 Source: Library Summary: This is a science book that covers science the way that I most like to learn it … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Link Parties, Reviews | Tagged Malden Nesheim, Marion Nestle, Weekend Cooking, Why Calories Count | 10 Replies

Eating in Ireland

Joy's Book Blog Posted on June 23, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

Our trip to Ireland focused on gardens but we managed to get in some very good eating as well. While recovering from jet lag, we ate a couple of light meals  where we stayed, the historic Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking: The Weight of the Nation

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 19, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

We don’t have cable so I’m not watching the HBO documentary series The Weight of the Nation, but it keeps popping up in my feed reader. Marion Nestle gave the best overview I saw with links to other good sources: Pondering … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking: Chocolate Chip Bread

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 12, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

Today, I’m celebrating my 50th birthday! I’m thrilled to be doing it at normal weight, since I was overweight on my 30th birthday and obese on my 40th. I believe in miracles, the power of community, and my ability to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Fire Island Cookbook by Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 4, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

Book: The Fire Island Cookbook by Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Genre: Cookbook Publisher: Atria Books Publication date: April 2012 Pages: 180 Source: Received, unsolicited, for review from the publisher Summary: Fire Island is a vacation spot near New York City where the authors, Mike DeSimone … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Link Parties, Reviews | Tagged Jeff Jenssen, Mike DeSimone, The Fire Island Cookbook, Weekend Cooking

Book Review: Do I Look Fat in This? by Jessica Weiner

Joy's Book Blog Posted on April 14, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

Book: Do I Look Fat in This? Life Doesn’t Begin Five Pounds from Now by Jessica Weiner Genre: self help Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment Publication date: 2006 Pages: 204 Source: Library Summary: Jess Weiner (Twitter: @JessWeiner, Facebook: Jess Weiner) is out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Link Parties, Reviews | Tagged Do I Look Fat in This?, Food Rules, Jessica Weiner, Maira Kalman, Michael Pollan, Weekend Cooking | 14 Replies

Tomato Jalapeño Chilaquiles

Joy's Book Blog Posted on March 31, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

I thought I wouldn’t pull off a Weekend Cooking post in the midst of Bloggiesta, but then I realized that my simple Friday night supper fit the Mexican theme, so I couldn’t resist. Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, and salad. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Events, Link Parties | Tagged Bloggiesta, Weekend Cooking | 18 Replies

Book Review: Food Rules by Michael Pollan, illustrations by Maira Kalman

Joy's Book Blog Posted on March 24, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

If you are curious about how my St. Patrick’s Day supper turned out, I posted the story and photos on Sunday: Our St. Patrick’s Day Supper. Book: Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan, illustrations by Maira Kalman Genre: nonfiction Publisher: … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Link Parties, Reviews | Tagged Food Rules, In Defense of Food, Maira Kalman, Michael Pollan, Weekend Cooking

Our St. Patrick’s Day Supper

Joy's Book Blog Posted on March 18, 2012 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

In yesterday’s post, I discussed our plans for St. Patrick’s Day, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! When we reached the seafood store, it was pouring rain. So much for the idea to grill something. We decided to buy a nice piece of … Continue reading →

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