Plumfield Moms

The Fabulous Fannie Farmer: Kitchen Scientist and America’s Cook

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
As an admirer of Emma Bland Smith’s delightful Mr. McCloskey’s Marvelous Mallards, I was eager to dive into this delicious offering, The Fabulous Fannie Farmer. It does not disappoint. This inspiring story, paired with sweet and engaging illustrations, invites readers of all ages to explore the life of a remarkable woman who revolutionized the way we think about cooking. Read the full review

Fannie in the Kitchen: The Whole Story from Soup to Nuts of How Fannie Farmer Invented Recipes with Precise Measurements

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
I came across Fannie in the Kitchen by Deborah Hopkins and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter at a library book sale, and it immediately caught my attention—partly for its creators and partly because it offered that enticing blend of story and history I always find appealing in a picture book biography. Read the full review

The Father Christmas Letters

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
Published posthumously by Christopher Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien never really meant these for public consumption. Written annually to his children in the guise of Father Christmas or Polar Bear, Tolkien regaled his children with tales from the North Pole and the challenges that old Father Christmas had in keeping his not so helpful polar bear in line... Read the full review