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About Stephanie Perry

Stephanie P. is a writer, editor, and blogger. Her secret shame is dystopian YA fiction. You can find her wherever the books and food are.

5 Awesome Easter Craft Books for Kids and Grownups

You can always try an Easter egg mani, like I did a couple of years ago. Easter Sunday is April 5 this year, and while there’s a unique charm to a tie-dyed egg salad made from dyed eggs, I sometimes get the urge to branch out into trying different Easter crafts. If you’re looking for family-friendly projects, check out these Easter craft books for some springtime inspiration.     Pysanky: Easter Eggs of Eastern Europe: Coloring Pages for Kids and Kids at Heart Never heard of “pysanky” (PEH-san-keh)? You’ve probably seen these intricately decorated Ukrainian eggs without realizing [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:21-07:00March 23rd, 2015|Tags: , |

5 Mouth-Watering Literary Cookbooks

Do you like food? Do you like books? Do I even have to ask? The rich sensory detail of food has a strangely immersive power when reading fiction — think of iconic dishes like Narnia’s tempting Turkish delight or Harry Potter’s festive butterbeer. These cookbooks, ranging from the imagined cuisine of a medieval fantasy world to a fictional detective’s homemade specialties, will give you a new way to appreciate your favorite works of fiction. And if you like cooking and baking, take a look at our Bookish Baking recipes. A Feast of Ice and Fire Authors: Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, Sariann Lehrer [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:23-07:00February 24th, 2015|

Bookish Beverages to Drink While You Read

Books and beverages: a match made in heaven! I’m almost never without something to drink when I’m reading, whether it’s coffee with my morning news, a steaming mug of tea with a novel, or a soothing glass of wine with a magazine. Whatever your poison, there’s a literary-themed drink to go with your next reading session. Drink up! Balzac’s Coffee Inspired by French novelist Honoré de Balzac, Diana Olsen spent a year and a half in France studying the art of coffee before bringing her expertise home to Canada and starting a roastery. In addition to their house Balzac’s Blend, [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:23-07:00February 20th, 2015|
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