Shaun Chavis

I buy every cookbook and all of the ingredients to test recipes myself, without any reimbursement.

I usually test about three recipes in each book; I choose recipes that interest me and that I think people will appreciate. (Recipe selection may also be influenced by my love of baking or whatever diet I’m on at the time.)

The photos, for better or worse, are mine, unless I roped a friend into helping me. If you use them on social media please link back to my post.

Book titles link to sales pages at Powell’s because I like supporting indy bookstores, and I participate in their partner program which pays me a commission on sales.

I don’t apologize for my posts seeming shillish, because putting together a good book is hard work and most authors aren’t compensated well enough for it.

Finally, if the author is someone I know personally, I’ll let you know.

Shaun

September 16, 2017October 9, 2017Favorite Things

Coffee citrus soda is the thing to drink now

The newest coffee drinks are carbonated—fun!—and they also have a squeeze or twist of citrus: orange, lemon, lime, even grapefruit.

Vanilla Bean Parfait with Orange Granita from Myers + Chang At Home

September 9, 2017October 7, 2017Cookbook Reviews

The Creamsicle you loved as a kid just grew up

This is the most fun you’ve had eating dessert since you last chased a Good Humor truck. And, if you love Asian food but you’re intimidated to cook it, Joanne Chang’s hand is the one to lead you into the kitchen.