Eat A Little Better {a review}

Eat a Little Better by Sam Kass, former White House chef and senior food policy advisor to President Obama, has a wealth of information and a lot of great tips for finding easy ways to make meals more healthy.

I liked that the seasons were taken into account because a lot of times I come across recipes that require things that are not in season. Kass has multiple grain recipes (farro, bulgur, etc) that incorporate seasonal items.

I was not a fan of the seafood section. I thought most of the recipes looked pretty gross (Sardine Smash Toasts? No, thank you).

Overall, I would give this a 3 out of 5. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. I was hoping for more appealing recipes to motivate me to "eat a little better".

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I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Erika

Sibley Birds of Land, Sea, and Sky {a review}

 This set of 50 postcards by ornithologist David Allen Sibley comes in a neat box and is divided by tabs for waterfowl, woodpeckers, wading birds, songbirds and owls & raptors. I thought all of the illustrations were lovely and I liked that the scientific name was included with the commonly known name for each bird. The box states that the cards are "perfect for sending, framing or using as gift tags" and I cannot agree more. They would definitely look so neat in a framed gallery wall and anyone is sure to enjoy receiving them in the mail. I think these are great for anyone who loves birds or even kids who are just learning about them since they could also be used as flashcards.

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I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Erika

A False Report {review}

This is a gripping true story of a serial rapist, a victim who recanted (and then recanted the recant) and some amazing police work by detectives and crime analysts. The book is based off the authors' article "A False Report", which won the Pulitzer Prize. I thought it was very well-written and researched. I knew nothing of the case before reading the book which made it that much more interesting. It was difficult to put the book down when you could sense the police closing in on the rapist. Also, Netflix is going to be airing a series based on this case, at a date to be determined, so you will be able to put some faces with the names when that comes out. Overall, a worthwhile read- especially for anyone with an interest in true crime and policing. 

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Thanks for stopping by!

Erika