Books with author Jennifer L Read

When Jennifer Reese lost her job, she was overcome by an impulse common among the recently unemployed: to economize by doing for herself what she had previously paid for. She had never before considered making her own peanut butter and pita bread, let alone curing her own prosciutto or raising turkeys. And though it sounded logical that “doing it yourself” would cost less, she had her doubts. So Reese began a series of kitchen-related experiments, taking into account the competing demands of everyday contemporary American family life as she answers some timely questions: When is homemade better? Cheaper? Are backyard eggs a more ethical choice than store-bought? Will grinding and stuffing your own sausage ruin your week? Is it possible to make an edible maraschino cherry? Some of Reese’s discoveries will surprise you: Although you should make your hot dog buns, guacamole, and yogurt, you should probably buy your hamburger buns, potato chips, and rice pudding. Tired? Buy your mayonnaise. Inspired? Make it. With its fresh voice and delightful humor, Make the Bread, Buy the Butter gives 120 recipes with eminently practical yet deliciously fun “Make or buy” recommendations. Reese is relentlessly entertaining as she relates her food and animal husbandry adventures, which amuse and perplex as well as nourish and sustain her family. Her tales include living with a backyard full of cheerful chickens, muttering ducks, and adorable baby goats; countertops laden with lacto-fermenting pickles; and closets full of mellowing cheeses. Here’s the full picture of what is involved in a truly homemade life—with the good news that you shouldn’t try to make everything yourself—and how to get the most out of your time in the kitchen.

Fabulous launch publicity on Good Morning, America and on NPR’s All Things Considered made this unique combination of recipes, memoir, and advice a national bestseller. “Pure entertainment in an original, fresh voice” (Mollie Katzen, author of Moosewood Cookbook).Selected by the New York Times as a Notable Cookbook of 2011, by USA Today as a Best Holiday Gift “For the Foodie,” and by More.com as one of their Best Cookbooks of the Year.WHEN BLOGGER JENNIFER REESE LOST HER JOB, SHE BEGAN A SERIES OF FOOD-RELATED EXPERIMENTS. Economizing by making her own peanut butter, pita bread, and yogurt, she found that “doing it yourself” doesn’t always cost less or taste better. In fact, she found that the joys of making some foods from scratch— marshmallows, hot dog buns, and hummus—can be augmented by buying certain ready-made foods—butter, ketchup, and hamburger buns. Tired? Buy your mayonnaise. Inspired? Make it. With Reese’s fresh voice and delightful humor, Make the Bread, Buy the Butter has 120 recipes with eminently practical yet deliciously fun “make or buy” recommendations. Her tales include living with a backyard full of cheerful chickens, muttering ducks, and adorable baby goats; countertops laden with lacto-fermenting pickles; and closets full of mellowing cheeses. Here’s the full picture of what is involved in a truly homemade life and how to get the most out of your time in the kitchen—with the good news that you shouldn’t try to make everything yourself.

Known to her online foodie following as The Tipsy Baker, Jennifer Reese brings a realistic—and very funny—perspective to the homemade trend, testing whether to make from scratch or simply buy over 100 foods.When Jennifer Reese lost her job, she was overcome by an impulse common among the recently unemployed: to economize by doing for herself what she had previously paid for. She had never before considered making her own peanut butter and pita bread, let alone curing her own prosciutto or raising turkeys. And though it sounded logical that “doing it yourself” would cost less, she had her doubts. So Reese began a series of kitchen-related experiments, taking into account the competing demands of everyday contemporary American family life as she answers some timely questions: When is homemade better? Cheaper? Are backyard eggs a more ethical choice than store-bought? Will grinding and stuffing your own sausage ruin your week? Is it possible to make an edible maraschino cherry? Some of Reese’s discoveries will surprise you: Although you should make your hot dog buns, guacamole, and yogurt, you should probably buy your hamburger buns, potato chips, and rice pudding. Tired? Buy your mayonnaise. Inspired? Make it. With its fresh voice and delightful humor, Make the Bread, Buy the Butter gives 120 recipes with eminently practical yet deliciously fun “Make or buy” recommendations. Reese is relentlessly entertaining as she relates her food and animal husbandry adventures, which amuse and perplex as well as nourish and sustain her family. Her tales include living with a backyard full of cheerful chickens, muttering ducks, and adorable baby goats; countertops laden with lacto-fermenting pickles; and closets full of mellowing cheeses. Here’s the full picture of what is involved in a truly homemade life—with the good news that you shouldn’t try to make everything yourself—and how to get the most out of your time in the kitchen.

U.S. Marines pride themselves on being the "first to fight" for their country. By sea, by land, and by air, Marines work as a team. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the F/A Hornet fighter jet and weapons such as M-4 rifles. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about various aspects of the Marine Corps, from jobs to weapons and equipment.

Do you believe in magic? Well, if you do, then you’re going to want to learn about something called the Law of Attraction. If you use the Law of Attraction, you can be anything you want to be, you can have anything you want to have. All of your most wonderful dreams will come true! Do you think this sounds hard? Do you think this sounds impossible? It’s not! It’s easy! All you have to do is read this book for 21 days in a row. That’s it. Even before the 21 days are up, you’ll see wonderful things starting to happen in your life. And, before you know it, your life will be awesome. An awesome life is what you deserve. Because you’re awesome!

Did you know that the first animals in space were fruit flies, or that a cat was launched on a rocket from Africa? Did you know about the five mice that orbited the Moon with Apollo 17? This book explores 50 animal voyages into space, with details about the science and technology involved. It provides a detailed historical account of space missions featuring snails, scorpions, newts, quails and more. Learn how biological systems develop in micro-gravity and how this knowledge helps researchers solve problems on Earth. Suitable for inquisitive readers from age seven and beyond!

"Sarah is engrossing. The books are sublimely led by a grounded detective who earns her series." - Kirkus Reviews Jealousy, Blackmail, Revenge (Book 7)When rookie private eye Sarah Woods arrives in sunny Florida to stay with her boyfriend, the trip turns out to be anything but relaxing. When the owner of the beachside resort dies from an apparent heart attack, Sarah becomes involved in a bizarre case that involves murder, blackmail and dark family secrets. (Book 8)When Sarah Woods takes a seemingly benign assignment involving background checks, the rookie private eye makes a shocking discovery that brings her face to face with a monster. Will an attempt on Sarah's life force her to back away? Or will she become even more determined to unearth the truth behind the scandal?(Book 9)When a well known sex therapist meets an untimely demise, the victim's daughter requests the investigative skills of Sarah Woods. While struggling with her own personal life decisions, Sarah and her partner Carter must sift through the clues to determine who would end the life of a woman with no known enemies.

Shattered trust, sex tapes, and tainted libations. A Taste of Sin (Book 4) Budding private eye Sarah is engrossed in an emotional case involving a dying wife and a husband suspected of speeding her demise. Will she determine the relationship's true nature before it reaches a tragic end.The Masque of Innocence (Book 5)Obsession, greed, and indecent exposure...When the high-profile wife of an investment banker goes missing, local authorities team up with Sarah Woods and her partner Carter to solve the crime. The pair must track down a list of suspects including an abusive husband, a stalker, and a mysterious guest at a masquerade ball. Will Sarah uncover the truth behind the disappearance, or will coincidence and circumstance convince her to pursue a masque of Innocence?The Art of Duplicity (Book 6)Art, conspiracy, and murder ...When respected gallery owner Glenn Fleming is shot during a robbery, the thief makes off with valuable artwork and vanishes without a trace. To the cops, it looks like a robbery gone sour, but with no suspects or evidence the case goes cold. Reeling from the death of her husband and lack of answers, Elizabeth seeks the help of local private investigators Sarah and Carter. As the case gets under way, it becomes apparent that Glenn's death was no accident. Sarah must follow her instincts to uncover the truth about a conspiracy that involves the art community, a notoriously dangerous bookie named Dunk, and a dark secret from Glenn's past.

Did you know that the first animals in space were fruit flies, or that a cat was launched on a rocket from Africa? Did you know about the five mice that orbited the Moon with Apollo 17? This book explores 50 animal voyages into space, with details about the science and technology involved. It provides a detailed historical account of space missions featuring snails, scorpions, newts, quails and more. Learn how biological systems develop in micro-gravity and how this knowledge helps researchers solve problems on Earth. Suitable for inquisitive readers from age seven and beyond!

The Moon, stars, and planets all have a story to tell. Journey through the autumn sky as we explore the Universe as revealed by telescopes, spacecraft, and rovers. Halloween Astronomy: Mysteries of the Autumn Sky is designed for young readers, with simple text and beautiful images. The book also includes "telescope view" images, to show what many of the objects look like through a small telescope.

The brave sailors of the U.S. Navy patrol the seas to protect their country. Navigators, undersea divers, submarine mechanics, and many others work together. They get help from high-tech vehicles like Virginia-class submarines and weapons such as torpedoes and guns. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about various aspects of the Navy, from jobs to weapons and equipment.