Welcome to the Geeky Hostess Cookbook Club! Each month I’ll pick a cookbook and try various recipes from it. I’ll post pictures of the outcomes on Instagram and share my thoughts on social media. Based on permissions from the author/publisher, some months may include giveaways, free recipes, and interviews. You […]
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May 2015 Cookbook Club Wrap-Up
“An Unexpected Cookbook” was an expected hit. I made three recipes, and in the process learned a lot about the different types of ways you can make bread. I didn’t have a lot of experience with this, so it was a fantastic learning opportunity! I had some difficulties when my […]
Work Out Like a Superhero
(Topaz Peak Mesh Paired Up Swim Tank and Santa Rosa Flex Splice Tights) I used to think I didn’t like exercise. It felt like punishment, and I didn’t believe anyone who truly enjoyed it. But now I get it. There is something out there for everyone. I personally love taking Barre […]
Cookbook Club May 2015: An Unexpected Cookbook
Welcome to the Geeky Hostess Cookbook Club! Each month I’ll pick a cookbook and try various recipes from it. I’ll post pictures of the outcomes on Instagram and share my thoughts on social media. Based on permissions from the author/publisher, some months may include giveaways, free recipes, and interviews. You […]
April 2015 CookBook Club Wrap-Up
Whew! This month really flew by. I don’t know what happened, but here we are, about to enter May, and I didn’t get nearly everything I wanted done. But I DID make a lot of delicious treats from Lesley Stowe’s Desserts from My Kitchen! This book is gorgeous–you all know […]
Cookbook Club April 2015: Desserts From My Kitchen
Welcome to the Geeky Hostess Cookbook Club! Each month I’ll pick a cookbook and try various recipes from it. I’ll post pictures of the outcomes on Instagram and share my thoughts on social media. Based on permissions from the author/publisher, some months may include giveaways, free recipes, and interviews. You […]
Harry Potter vs. Ghostbusters: Help Me Pick My New Decor
Happy January! I’ve been a bit MIA for two reasons: I wanted to spend as much time with family as I could over the holidays, and I moved! I’m still in the same city, but am now in a super cute townhouse close to a bunch of my friends. Moving […]
The Ultimate Geeky Holiday Calendar
Need an excuse to party? This list will help you find a reason to celebrate every day of the year! This list will continue to be updated, so check back often! Know of a special geeky day we missed? Let us know in the comments! January 2 Isaac Asimov’s Birthday 3 J.R.R. […]
An Interview with Cary Elwes
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Cary Elwes while he was in town promoting his new book, “As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.” In between observing the Princess Bride costumes at the EMP and picking up Westley’s sword for the first time in […]
Gift Ideas for Book Lovers
Bookworms and writers can be intimidating to shop for: their impeccable taste usually makes them your go-to for book recommendations. I’d suggest staying away from specific books (unless you get your hands on a first edition of their favorite title), and instead focus on gifts that celebrate their love of […]