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Today‘s Prompt: COFFEE TABLE BOOK

Haven‘t looked closely at this book yet, but I‘m sure there are some amazing recipes in it.

I resisted this book for a long time, but I finally have to admit I‘m attracted to several of the recipes. I just tend not to like “celeb” type cookbooks. But this looks really good and it‘s going to be dinner!

Decided to finally see what all the fuss was about - think this cookbook is going to be the backbone of my next few weeks of grocery shopping now. And love that I bought a book full of "recipes for gathering" at a time when gathering is not possible #covidfooddiaries #cookbook #gatheringrecipes #practicingforfuturegatherings

Book 56 of 2020
I want to make ALL the recipes!

1. I‘ve been known to buy a book solely by the looks of the front cover.
2. Bought it for my second son‘s girlfriend.
3. Online newspaper
4. Always hit snooze
5 Everyone join in!

#friyayintro
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A Volume 2 is coming!!

Stopped in at Magnolia World today to experience a slice of the mania around the world of Joanna & Chip ( and time get some hints & tips for the garden!) #texasroadtip

I was in Waco, Texas last week to play a concert at Baylor University. I did some of the Magnolia touristy stuff while I was there and I loved this wall inlaid with actual books!

The biscuits from the “Magnolia Table” cookbook are delicious, especially when someone else makes them. I have had to remove myself from their presence because I‘m pretty sure I could finish the pile if I really put my mind to it. Happy Easter!🐰🐣🍬

Magnolia Journal is a great magazine to read! It has lots of insightful thoughts, projects, and ways to inspire your inner interior decorator. #joannagaines #magnoliajournal

Made the potato soup, fatayar (meat pie type thing), and ricotta pancakes. All 3 were fine/good. Not super impressed. I think I‘m done with this cookbook.

New Year‘s Day dinner in the south. Black eyed peas, smoked ham, turnip greens, white beans and ham hocks, cornbread. Don‘t knock it till you try it. The peas are for luck in the south. When General Sherman burned the south, they left the black eyed peas crop. The Yankees thought they were not edible. The peas left saved thousands of lives.

So excited for some new books to add to my tbr this next year! Looking forward to my A.W. Tozer reads and it was so sweet of my brother to pick up Joanne Gaine's cookbook that he knew I wanted (I may have hinted a bit 😉 ) Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

I am so lucky to work for the best family. This was waiting for me this morning just because. 😍💜

Finally got all my kitchen books on one shelf #cookbooks #fordummies #lovetocook

This #cookbook was a disappointment overall: beautiful design, but the recipes are a throwback to the 70s—with Velveeta, cardboard tubes of refrigerated dough, cans of creamed soup & packets by Knorr. Meals aren‘t complete without meat, except it‘s ok to serve veggie frittata for “lunch with the ladies.” Photography in creamy pastels with romantic/rustic ethos. The outdoor shots of the farm are as American-dreamy as those taken indoors.

“Creamy risotto is filling & satisfying enough to be a full meal, but if you are serving it to someone who doesn‘t consider anything a full meal without meat, stir in shredded rotisserie chicken. On the other hand, if you want to make it truly vegetarian, use vegetable instead of chicken broth.”
My first reaction to the vegetable broth advice was “Duh!” But the core audience for this cookbook may not know that chicken broth isn‘t vegetarian.

The recipe for Syrian donuts is the only one I was interested in trying from this #cookbook. Scenes from my baking project are above. It‘s a baked yeast donut with a firm texture, soaked in syrup. Gaines advises eating them while still warm, but I have found the flavour and texture is better on the second day. I‘m obviously not the only person intrigued by this recipe because you can buy it printed on a tea towel from Magnolia Market.

Gaines: “If you told me I could have only one thing every day for the rest of my life, it would be mac and cheese. I realize this is exactly the choice that many 8-year-olds would make, and I‘m okay with that.”
Me: Good choice. But why make it with Velveeta cheese? And why call it a side dish, and recommend serving it with chicken or meatloaf? I don‘t understand these choices!

And, let‘s be honest, they‘re also just a really great vehicle for eating butter. [Re:artichokes]

Well.....I was reading.

Not really a fan of the couple or their show. Nothing personal, just not into that stuff. Wasn‘t really interested in this book since it‘s EVERYWHERE! But I decided to pick it up at the library and flip through it while on my lunch (because everyone needs some food porn every once in awhile).....and now I want this book for myself! Food looks fantastic and simple to make!!

When you have a $5 Barnes and Noble gift card so you include a stop there for date night with your husband 🤣

and this one 😔😔

Life goes on. And I'm being extra gentle with myself. Reading a magazine to get back into books. Chaos in the form of dogs and my toddler. But I like the chaos, keep it coming!
Also, have read the tagged book, such a sweet couple, even if I don't agree with all of their politics 😏

We tried Gaines Family Chili recipe from Magnolia Table cookbook (HGTV Fixer Upper) for dinner tonight. Is very good and easy to make, a keeper. 👍🏻😋

In 6qt stock pot brown 2lbs hamburger w/1 chopped onion. Drain grease. Add in 4- 15oz cans Ranch Style (Brand) Beans + 2- 10oz Rotel. Stir. Bring to boil, then simmer 30min. Serve in bowls, topping off with Fritos, then shredded cheddar cheese.

I may buy but has anyone tried other recipes in it?

A friend is having a giveaway of this FAB cookbook.

GIVEAWAY May 28 thru June 4

One copy of Joanna Gaines‘ cookbook MAGNOLIA TABLE

Book was provided by HarperCollins.

US addresses only.

One entry per participant please.

Enter at http://bit.ly/2xrCpT4

UPDATE: The winner is RACHEL TURNER in TX
GIVEAWAY May 28 thru June 4
One copy of Joanna Gaines‘ cookbook MAGNOLIA TABLE
Book was provided by HarperCollins. US addresses only. One entry per participant please. Enter at http://bit.ly/ReadingisMyPassion

So my mother loved the cookbook I got her for Mother‘s Day! She can‘t wait to start planning dinners this week 😊

#mothersday #celebrate #cookbook #chicago #IL

Happy Mother‘s Day to all you Littens, whether you are mamas, or soon-to-be mamas, or hoping to be mamas, or like a mama to some special little one (furry or human!). This Mother‘s Day, my first, is a joyous one for me, but for the past few years, this day was full of heartbreak and anguish as I wished and hoped for my own sweet baby. Though my prayers have been answered, I am thinking especially of those mamas who are waiting- sending you 💗.

I have never bought a celebrity cookbook before but...
"Hello. My name is bookandbedandtea and I have a terrible HGTV problem. I couldn't resist this."
????????

Don‘t tell my mother but I bought her a book for Mother‘s Day. Now we just have to see if she‘ll be able to cook any of the recipes 😂

#MothersDay #gift #mom #family #cookbook #mpls #twincities

1/3 - When I got home from vacation last night I had so much mail it was like Christmas! These few posts will be dedicated to the #bookmail portions.
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It‘s here! I preordered this a long time ago and i am so happy it is finally here!

In other news: This week‘s grocery trip and meals will be brought to you by Joanna Gaines.

Cook the Book or Book Snacks? Either or, I‘m excited to try a few more Gaines family favorites.

Recipe #1- Beck‘s Crackers. #cookthebook

...and here‘s the money shot... DO NOT MISS this cookbook! Her recipes are so appealing; sophisticated yet approachable.

We got to MEET JOANNA GAINES yesterday at a luncheon for the media! She was talking about her brand new cookbook, Magnolia Table. Who already has this GORGEOUS book in their hands??

Sooo enjoying my new book! Preordered this one a long time ago. Love it when Amazon sends me surprises to myself that I forget I ordered 🤪🦉📚. Y‘all this is a substantial book with awesome pictures- very well made.

Thanks for spreading the love with your double ARCs! This cookbook is released in just a couple short days and I can‘t wait! I preordered it months ago. (I am obsessed with the Gaines family and Fixer Upper!) Let the cooking begin!

#curiousheartgiveaway

While we wait for Joanna‘s cookbook to come out on April 27th, we are drooling over these bookcases in her most recent episode of Fixer Upper. 📘📘📘😍📘📘📘

Got my Magnolia Journal today in the mail!! #inspo