The Menuscript

Somehow we’re already halfway through the year! Grocery stores have gone from remaining holiday treats to bursting with supplies for s’mores, picnics, and all the summer goodies. Bookstores are dropping all their hot summer releases and people may be checking in on their 2024 goals. In this bonus episode, I invite you to the table to hear about how I determine my book ratings, how I’m doing on my...

The next appetizer is here, step in and check it out! Featuring strong friendships, witty banter, and great chemistry, this book is the perfect recipe for a fun summer read. Or any time!  Minor spoilers from 9:53 to 12:23 Make the meal: Boil the water and cook your ravioli of choice. As the water is boiling, chop up and saute onion, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, mushroom, and spinach. Sprink...

Looking to fill your plate with smart, fun reads with relatable characters, charming love interests, and all the feels? Look no further than the buffet of Emily Henry novels! Always witty, always a delight, Emily Henry never misses. And neither does pizza. For more from our wonderful guest Sarah, you can find her phenomenal writing on The Prompt . You can also follow me on Instagram here to keep u...

Orphan boy goes to school for wizards and food magically appears on plates. If only! Actually no, I really enjoy cooking so I wouldn't want my food to just materialize. Most of the time, that is. The Harry Potter series is to bookstores what apples are to supermarkets. Always available, and often in several different varieties (editions, cover art, illustrations, etc.). In this first book, we meet...

Mental health challenges are a bitter pill to swallow. It's something we all struggle with at some point or another, and it's so important to have a recipe, or pantry of options, to help us through those times. A great escape and aid to mental health can be books and reading. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I invite you into the kitchen to learn more about how beneficial books can be for...

Looking for variety? Sometimes, as much as we love our go-to meals or books, we want to change it up Luckily, we can change it up while still sticking close to something that suits our palate. Think about those versatile foods like chicken or potatoes. You can dish those foods out on so many different platters! Today's episode is all about an author with a wide variety of material to choose from:...

This appetizer brings us back to the 1950's, California, a science lab, and a television studio. How do those ingredients blend? With power-packing character Elizabeth Zott! Discussing themes, summaries, memorable lines, and more, join me for a quick bite of Lessons in Chemistry. Follow me on Instagram here to keep up with all the latest updates and reviews of what I am reading, and the mouth-wate...

A charcuterie board of an episode featuring the types of episodes and what to expect on The Menuscript. Follow me on Instagram here to keep up with all the latest updates and reviews of what I am reading, and the mouth-watering meals I make to accompany them! Artwork by @stephanieilana Music: Clementi Sonatina Op. 36, No. 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.