The Book Bender

Pairing literature with food and drink

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Dec. 25

Merry Christmas with a prime rib and some light holiday reading

Once again, I turned to Chef John of Food Wishes for my high-stakes dinners. Why? Because he’s never let me down. And, even on his off days he’s funnier than me. We’re usually turkey-ed out by the time Christmas rolls … Continue reading

Oct. 22

Shrooming, of the chanterelle variety

I need to remember that those occasions when you wake up at the crack of dawn to go on a hike, to fly transcontinentally, to watch the sun crest over a mountain ridge, those occasions are always worth it. But … Continue reading