Here are some of my favorite things…
Cook Books
Veganomicon
Joy of Cooking
Everyday Italian
William Sonoma Essentials of Slow Cooking
Fresh Food Fast (Cooking Light)
Restaurants close to home (and what I like)
Paragon Fish special, bread pudding, my “Cheers” spot
Fratelli Beef bruschetta
Park Kitchen Menu rotates regularly
Bar Mingo Cacio e Pepe, everything is yummy here
Life of Riley Veggie burger with house salad
Andina Amazing food, fun atmosphere, our rehearsal dinner was here
Mio Sushi (Pearl District) In general sushi at a good value, Kanihana roll is great
Pearl Bakery Fantastic pastries, bread and sandwiches with a Euro feel
Restaurants around town (and what I like)
Bamboo Great sushi, cool ambience
Ken’s Artisan Pizza Delicious, wood fired pizza, expect a wait
Papa Haydn’s Boccone Dolce, Georgian Peanut Butter Pie
Ya Hala Order the Veggie Mezza for a sampling of all the good stuff
Morton’s A great steak house, cool old school interior
Blogs I read
Iowagirleats.com
yourhomebasedmom.com
natthefatrat.com
veganyumyum.com
From my bookshelf
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series
The Help
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
