Are you ready for the cookie to beat all cookies? Behold, the Cookie Monster Cookie! This cookie is a veritable heaven for all those who love sweet and salty combined. It’s from my latest Scholastic foodie book, A Batch Made in Heaven. Order the book here. It’s an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kind of cookie, complete with chips,...Read More
In my latest novel for Scholastic, A Batch Made in Heaven, heroine Mina Kapur invents a rich, melt-in-your-mouth cookie inspired by some of her favorite Indian spices. Order the book here. This cookie is one of my personal favorites, too. I love to cook with garam masala spices, and even have my own special, secret...Read More
A BATCH MADE IN HEAVEN is here! Today is a spectacular day, because it’s the day that my tenth foodie book, A Batch Made in Heaven, is out in the world! Order the book here. It’s like a blissful dream that I’ve been able to write so many of these books for Scholastic. I’m especially...Read More
Are you looking for some Christmas crafts and activities to share with your family this holiday season? Look no further! Below are links to all of the activities and crafts accompanying my new Christmas counting picture book, Over in a Stable. With gorgeous illustrations by Aleksandar Zololitic and published by HarperCollins Zonderkidz, Over in a...Read More
Thanksgiving is only a few days away. If you’re looking for some new, cozy recipes for the holiday weekend, give any of these recipes inspired by my Scholastic novel, Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life, a try. Order a copy of the book here. Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life Cookie Recipe Snug Mug Pumpkin Spice...Read More
Tomorrow is the first day of October. If you haven’t baked something pumpkin-y yet, now’s your chance! These cake-like pumpkin cookies are stuffed with a cream cheese filling. Think pumpkin cheesecake in cookie form! YUM! You’d definitely find these cookies on the menu at the Snug Mug, Nadine and Daniel’s favorite fall hangout in my...Read More
Nutella Banana Blitz Waffle Recipe From PUMPKIN SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life, my ninth Scholastic foodie book, was published just last week! My newest book is all about crisp fall days and crushes as sweet as a pumpkin spice latte! You can order it from your favorite local bookstore or right...Read More
Cozy up with these recipes from Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life My ninth Scholastic foodie book, Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life, has been out in the world for two days! You can order it from your favorite local bookstore or right here, from Indiebound. In the meantime, you can enjoy a “taste” of chapter one...Read More
Happy Book Birthday to Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life! I took the summer off from blogging, but what better way to start up again than with a book birthday celebration! Today, my ninth Scholastic foodie book, Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life, is out in the world! You can order it from your favorite local bookstore...Read More
In just three days, the Hallmark Channel movie “You’re Bacon Me Crazy” premieres on April 4th, 9 P.M./8 C! I’m thrilled to watch the movie, especially because it’s based on my Scholastic book, You’re Bacon Me Crazy. (Download You’re Bacon Me Crazy Excerpt ). Chef Cleo (Natalie Hall) has a foodie face-off with food truck...Read More
