“An Unexpected Cookbook” was an expected hit. I made three recipes, and in the process learned a lot about the different types of ways you can make bread. I didn’t have a lot of experience with this, so it was a fantastic learning opportunity! I had some difficulties when my […]
Tag: Chris-Rachael Oseland
Cookbook Club May 2015: An Unexpected Cookbook
Welcome to the Geeky Hostess Cookbook Club! Each month I’ll pick a cookbook and try various recipes from it. I’ll post pictures of the outcomes on Instagram and share my thoughts on social media. Based on permissions from the author/publisher, some months may include giveaways, free recipes, and interviews. You […]
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 […]

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When the fine folks at @giadavegas let you take the tasting menu back to your hotel room. I'm sure it's not the ideal experience, @giadadelaurentiis, but your tasting menu is still absolutely divine. (And it's helping this COVID-conscious business traveler relax in comfort!)
1 month ago

Congratulations to @the.drewmeister and @dana.francisco on a gorgeous wedding on the perfect spring day. ❤️ So thrilled for this beautiful couple!
1 month ago



Easter egg hunts, friends, family, impromptu coordinating family outfits, and more food and chocolate than we know what to do with. Overall, it was a pretty good Easter. Happy Easter to you and yours!
2 months ago


Made cookie monster cupcakes for my son's second birthday. While I love to bake, my artistic skills are questionable, so I'm thrilled that these turned out as cute as they did!
2 months ago


Hello, I made a pasta cake because I'm a trash monster that's up for a challenge.
3 months ago

"Mommy work!" is something Leonidas has been saying a lot lately. Between the day job and writing another book, I haven't had a lot of time away from my computer. I'm exhausted, everything is a mess, and Leonidas and I are both getting over colds (as you can see from his nose.) Yet, this picture is one of my recent favorites. You can see the sparkle in my eye just from being around this cutie. Being a working mom is not glamorous, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
3 months ago

Find yourself a friend as supportive as @maknzrose.
4 months ago




Thank you @satabdc, for letting @maknzrose and I pretend to be princesses in the most beautiful lehengas ever. 😍 #diltopulakantihai
4 months ago

The #diltopulakantihai wedding was literally one of the most magnificent things I've ever seen.
4 months ago