Sneak Peek: Ultimate Simple Healthy Fresh Cookbook


Sneak Peek at my Ultimate Simple Healthy Fresh Cookbook The cookbook has been the culmination of eleven years of research, networking, reading, cooking by trial and error. It never would have gotten off the ground had friends not continually asking for a physical, hardcopy cookbook.  I got my feet wet by writing the two ebook…… Continue reading Sneak Peek: Ultimate Simple Healthy Fresh Cookbook

November Update for gofundme Cookbook


  Here we are, over a month into the fundraiser for “The Ultimate Simple Healthy Fresh Cookbook” and so far 13 friends have been generous enough to dig deep to bring the total so far to $445! What is it? The “Simple, Healthy, Fresh” cookbook series and way of life are about low-carb, low-sodium cooking, nothing…… Continue reading November Update for gofundme Cookbook

GoFundMe Cookbook Fundraiser!


Apologizing for not posting a weekly review today.   I’ve been busy working on my “Ultimate Simple Healthy Fresh Cookbook”, gathering and writing recipes, introduction then creating, marketing, publicizing the crowdfunding website fundraiser on gofundme, Ultimate Simple, Healthy, Fresh Cookbook by Brick ONeil – GoFundMe It’s been eye-opening how difficult it is to actually get people…… Continue reading GoFundMe Cookbook Fundraiser!

GoFundME Cookbook Fundraiser Update


You raised $280.00 14% to Goal Overall Goal: $2,000.00   Great start to getting the cookbook published! Eight people have generously donated $280!  The cookbook will have over 200 recipes, a large introduction where I talk about how the cookbook came into being, my reasoning behind my “Simple, Healthy, Fresh” cookbooks, lifestyle, shopping and cooking. There will be…… Continue reading GoFundME Cookbook Fundraiser Update

Monday Book Review: Easy Everyday Low Carb Cookbook


Easy Everyday Low Carb Cookbook  by Better Homes and Gardens (Author), Kristi Thomas (Editor) From the Back Cover: Carb Counters Rejoice! Finally a cookbook for tasty, hassle-free low-carb recipes that simplifies meal planning! Choose from full-day meal plans–for every day of the month! Each daily menu provides carbohydrate levels for 45, 60, 80 and 100 grams. Best of all, Easy…… Continue reading Monday Book Review: Easy Everyday Low Carb Cookbook

Monday Book Review: The Recipe Deck: Quick & Easy


The Recipe Deck: Quick & Easy by Fog City Press From the back of the box: Portable: Designed to take shopping in your pocket, purse or briefcase. Durable: Beautifully printed on sturdy paper with a wipe-clean surface. Convenient: Includes a Contents card to help you pick the perfect recipe.   My Take: This recipe box of…… Continue reading Monday Book Review: The Recipe Deck: Quick & Easy

Monday Book Review: Just for Two


  Just for Two : A Handbook of Cookery for the Small Household Being a lover of cookbooks, I saw this at a local antique store and could not believe there was an original cover still on such an old book. One written by Lily H. Wallace herself!  Lily H. Wallace, the quintessential cookbook and…… Continue reading Monday Book Review: Just for Two

Monday Book Review: A Cup of Comfort Cookbook


  A Cup of Comfort Cookbook: Favorite Comfort Foods to Warm Your Heart and Lift Your Spirit [Paperback] by Jay Weinstein This book was in the bargain/clearance bin of a local BigLots in Tacoma years ago.  Having caught my eye with the homespun title and images of warm soup and savory pies, I bought it.…… Continue reading Monday Book Review: A Cup of Comfort Cookbook

Monday Book Review: The Little Big Italian Cookbook


The Little Big Italian Cookbook: The Bite Size Cook Book That Comes Stuffed with Ideas  This is the last book in “The Little Big” series written by Carla Bardi for Mcrae Books that I could find.  There isn’t a book description on Amazon that I could find, nor is there one on the book, nor…… Continue reading Monday Book Review: The Little Big Italian Cookbook

Monday Book Review: Family Circle Step-by-Step Sensational Vegetable Recipes


  From the Book’s description: Everyone knows that vegetables are healthy and a necessary part of our daily diet.  But not everyone knows just how delicious they can be.  Sensational Vegetable Recipes shows  you how to make great main meals from vegetables, as well as side dishes and delectable snacks.  There’s also a chapter on quick…… Continue reading Monday Book Review: Family Circle Step-by-Step Sensational Vegetable Recipes