On My Nightstand April 19, 2025

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I’ve been working on a little project. In 2027 I turn 50, and I wanted to put a list of books together that I should re-read before then. The result is 50 Before 50. I have a little under two years. Fingers crossed!

Happy Easter if you’re celebrating. It’s my favorite holiday all year. We’ll be eating out and doing some hiking.

Quote of the week

“You want me to host a show where somebody teaches me how to get a boyfriend. And it’s going to be sponsored by eating alone, drinking alone, dying alone, and cat toys.”
— Back After This by Linda Holmes

On My Nightstand This Week

Kindle - The Rushworth Family Plot by Claudia Gray - Very excited to have an ARC of this!

Audiobook - The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Borgh by Molly Greeley - I guess I’m on kind of a Jane Austen inspired books kick.

Paper Book - The Earth Cries Out by Gary Gardner - I have been meaning to read this forever. I am determined to read it this month for Earth Day.

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Back To The Library: The Essential New York Times Cookbook

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I’ve had so much fun taking a deep dive into this book, but alas it’s due back at the library this week. I never even got to desserts! That’s a sure sign I should buy my own copy at some point.

All in all I made 14 recipes from this book. None, except for the mint julep, were terrible, but there are three that I really can’t wait to make again:

  1. Yette’s Garden Platter

  2. Boston Baked Beans

  3. Elizabeth Frink’s Roast Lemon Chicken

Roasted chicken with yellow tomatoes over field greens

Elizabeth Frink’s Roast Lemon Chicken

My love of recipes from the New York Times remains strong!

Next month I’m Mastering The Art of French Cooking!