The Time the Pioneer Woman Was My Best Friend

 I don’t know about you, but I think Ree Drummond is one of the neatest people ever. (No, not clean neat…cool neat.)Does anyone say “neat” anymore?Anyone?No? Just me?Well, it doesn’t matter. I’ve declared her “neat."...more

Review: Dreena Burton's Plant-Powered Families & a GIVEAWAY!

Calling all momma's who are pulling their hair out trying to get their kiddos to eat more veggies and actually like them!  Or, really anyone who is trying to incorporate more whole foods into their diet in easy, enjoyable, and sustainable ways - whether that's for yourself, your spouse, skeptical friends and family, or wowing your neighbors at the upcoming cookout.  If you fall in any of those categories ;) have I got a treat for you!...more

Review: Inspiralized by Ali Maffucci

Did you enjoy learning more about spirilizing fruits and vegetables last week but feeling last you need some further inspiration?Meet Ali Maffucci.  The brains and beauty behind the wildly popular blog Inspiralized and author of her newly released cookbook of the same name....more

The Gluten-Free Meal Plan Cookbook

Here’s our first meal plan cookbook that features 7 days of gluten, dairy, soy and egg free recipes. The cookbook includes full color photos of recipes for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Forty recipes including 20 paleo, all husband and kid approved! You can buy “The Gluten-Free Meal plan Cookbook” here....more

DIY Holiday Gifts: How to Make a Homemade Cookbook

This is the gift I made this holiday season that I wanted to keep for myself. But that wouldn't be fair for the originally intended recipient, now would it?  So I may be making a second one someday. Until then, I will share with you....more
I love this!  How did you decorate the 3-ring binder with scrapbook paper?more

New Cookbook 'Melt' Elevates Macaroni and Cheese

When you think of macaroni and cheese, do your thoughts turn to casseroles of elbow noodles baked with a cheddar cheese-based sauce? You wouldn't be alone—for many, macaroni and cheese, even with variations that include broccoli, bacon, or other treats, is a dish that is often very much the same from one kitchen to the next. Cookbook authors and bloggers Garrett McCord and Stephanie Stiavetti are trying to change that perception with the release of their book Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese. Can this popular dish be reinvented as a salad? A soup? Dessert? McCord and Stiavetti prove it can in many delicious and interesting ways. ...more
Nice interview!  Not a mac and cheese (rubber and goo) lover.  But intrigued by the wonderful ...more

Crepes, Hot Cocoa and The Irresistable Table

I love cookbooks.  I love big ones, small ones, old and new ones.  And before this starts to sound like a Dr. Seuss book, I’ll add I have all of the above. ...more

Kathy Patalsky's First Cookbook + More!

Healthy Happy Life blogger, Kathy Patalsky's first cookbook 365 Vegan Smoothies is now available for pre-order. It will be released Spring 2013. ...more
Thanks so much for the mention of our radio and Woman's day feature :)more

Q&A: What is this Cookbook Project and How Does it Work?

Whether you're a long-time friend or an infrequent visitor to Frankly, My Dear... you're probably aware that I'm trying to raise funds to publish THE UNEMPLOYMENT COOKBOOK, SECOND EDITION....more

It's the Little Things

It's Monday, and I wanted to share a few things with you that made me really happy this weekend. Here they are in no particular order. ...more