It’s October, and I am ready for spooky stories and rich, warm comfort food. I was able to get both at the same time with Hungry Ghosts, a new horror graphic novel written by Joel Rose and Anthony Bourdain before his death. The graphic novel centers around a version of […]
Books
Play with your Food with the Edible Games Cookbook
If you’re like me, you love games AND you love cooking. No game night is complete without a few snacks or treats themed around what we’re playing. But what if you could combine both things into one and actually play a game with your food? Jenn Sandercock did just this […]
Sheriff Moss’s “Usual” from Alys
My lovely friend Kiri Callaghan recently re-released Alys, the first book in the Steampunk Fantasy series the Terra Mirum Chronicles, under a new publisher, Doce Blant. And I wanted to celebrate the best way I know how: by making food. First of all, a description of Alys from the publisher: Following […]
Goat Cheese and Bacon Tarts and the Outlander Cookbook
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of Outlander. The book series-turned Starz series has captured the attention of so many. And while most of us focus on, umm, other scenes, Theresa Carle-Sanders has chosen to focus on its food. The creator of OutlanderKitchen.com, Theresa has made a name making historical and character-based […]
Apocalypse Nownies and The Art of Eating Through the Zombie Apocalypse
A few weeks ago, in honor of the Season 6 premiere of The Walking Dead, I received a review copy of The Art of Eating Through the Zombie Apocalypse. Now, I originally thought this would be a series of zombie-themed recipes, but what I didn’t expect is that this book would […]
Gift Ideas for Book Lovers
Bookworms and writers can be intimidating to shop for: their impeccable taste usually makes them your go-to for book recommendations. I’d suggest staying away from specific books (unless you get your hands on a first edition of their favorite title), and instead focus on gifts that celebrate their love of […]
An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery
Have you only been eating one breakfast, like a boring human? Chris-Rachael Oseland‘s new book, An Unexpected Cookbook, will get you enjoying breakfast, second breakfast, AND elevensees before you know it. The book is full of well-researched recipes that fit into the time period and world that Tolkien created. This results in […]
Hunger Games Cupcakes from Trophy!
I picked up a dozen cupcakes from Trophy for my Hunger Games Pre-Party last night, and was thrilled to go “behind-the-scenes” to learn how to decorate the cupcakes with the founder, Jennifer. Check it out! Trophy will have the Hunger Games-themed cupcakes all weekend long, so grab some for yourself! […]
Hunger Games-Inspired Drinks
It wouldn’t be a Geeky Hostess party without some cheesy themed drinks, so these are what I’ll be serving at my Pre-Hunger Games Party tomorrow night! Attendees of my party will begin the night with one slip of paper in the reaping bowl. As the night goes on, they must […]
Geek Beauty: Eyelashes ala Effie Trinket
In the above ad for China Glaze’s “Hunger Games” nail polish, Effie Trinket is shown sporting some PaperSelf Lashes. Her makeup and lashes would be right at home in the Capitol, where whiskers and body paint are normal beauty trends. But could they be worn around today? I sported […]