A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Orange Blueberry Muffins (Recipe Inspired by ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE)

These homemade Orange Blueberry Muffins are WAY better than anything you’re going to find at a bakery. If I do say so myself. (And I do). You may remember my Instagram post when I declared I had found the BEST muffin recipe ever. Ever since then, the urge to make an orange blueberry version has been overwhelming. This book-inspired recipe for Eleanor Oliphant is Complete Fine is admittedly a bit of a stretch to be truly “book-inspired."...

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

Yes, I’m aware it's the wrong time of year for anything pumpkin​-​flavored​,​ but bear with me​ as I introduce you to this Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal​. ​​I posted a photo of this breakfast on my IG a few weeks ago, and it was surprisingly well-received. So, it got me thinkin'... Many of my book-inspired recipe plans have been derailed because of what I can(‘t) get from the grocery store these days. But, as luck would have it,...

Chocolate Chip Cornbread Muffins (Recipe Inspired by AN UNWANTED GUEST)

I felt a little bad for the characters in An Unwanted Guest. I mean, yes, obviously: half of them end up murdered in cold blood, which is rather upsetting. But, let's not overlook another, perhaps just as crucial problem plaguing the paying guests: THEY DID NOT GET ALL THE FOOD THEY WERE PROMISED. I think we can all agree that a chief component of any "weekend getaway" is gorging yourself on the delicious meals lavished upon you by an attentive...

Anniversary French Toast

So, as much as I love huge, hearty breakfasts, Husband doesn’t really care for them. Most days, my/our breakfast consists of muesli with fresh fruit, which I do love, and sometimes an egg white and tomato sandwich on weekends. Healthy? Yes. Comforting and satisfying? Um….no. However, if pressed, I will admit that if I ate French toast and pancakes and bacon and sausage and ALL THE BREAKFAST CARBS every day like I sometimes dream I can, I...