Vintage Recipes

[JoAnne]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).


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[JoAnne]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Read: 20/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where you find the word BACON in the text.
p 38 Meant to Be Nan Reinhardt 1/15/24

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where apples are eaten.
Love Walks In Chris Keniston 1/8/24

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count.
239pages Mistletoe and Molly Janet Dailey 1/3/24

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle.
A Little Ray of Sunshine Kristan Higgins 1/5/24

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke.
The Awakening Nora Roberts 1/2/24

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP.
Sonja Lakeside Lighthouse: Romantic Women's Fiction Ellen Joy 1/23/24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH.
Harley The Fireman's Christmas Wish Nan Reinhardt 1/7/23

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit.
Sanibel Sunsets Hope Holloway 2/1/24

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book with a poor character.
Hometown Heartbreaker Maisey Yates 2/9/24

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT.
Daphne Too Good to Be True Kristen Ashley 2/8/24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY.
Dallas Parentmoon L.B. Dunbar 1/11/24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA.
Annette Moonlight and Magic Darynda Jones 3/22/24

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water.
Beach Home Beginnings Ellen Joy 1/6/24

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where a casserole is given to another.
Seagrass Sunrise: Romantic Women's Fiction Ellen Joy 2/28/24

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book with an 18 letter title.
Hidden in Plain Sight Karen Ann Hopkins 2/22/24

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where a character eats eggs.
A Small Town Christmas Nan Reinhardt 1/9/24

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER.
Holly Holiday Hopes Judith Keim 1/26/24

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD.
Samantha Sugar Beach Sunsets: Romantic Women's Fiction Ellen Joy 1/18/24

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a Series #3.
Friendship on Fire Melissa Foster 1/16/24 (The Bradens at Weston, CO #3)

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover.
Sea View Cottage: Romantic Women's Fiction Ellen Joy 1/13/24

[Olivermagnus]

Vintage Recipes
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

20 of 20 Complete

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
Alias Emma - Ava Glass - 1/24/24 - Emma

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Triptych - Karin Slaughter - 4/19/24 - Will

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Blood Lines - Angela Marsons - 2/12/24 - Kim

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Track of the Cat - Nevada Barr - 1/18/24 - Anna

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Rutland Place - Anne Perry - 3/10/24 - Charlotte

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book whose title ends with Y.
The Search Party - Hannah Richell - 4/13/24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Maisie Dobbs - Jacqueline Winspear - 3/10/24 - Maisie

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Rapture in Death - J.D. Robb - 5/8/24 - Eve

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
An Impossible Impostor - Deanna Raybourn - 1/2/24 - Veronica

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
The Instructor - T.R. Hendricks - 3/21/24 - Derek

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
A Murder of Crows - Sarah Yarwood-Lovett - 5/10/24 - Nell

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
The Restorer - Amanda Stevens - 5/5/24 - Amelia

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley - 1/5/24 - Flavia

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
The Watchmaker's Daughter - C.J. Archer - 4/12/24 - India

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
The Malta Exchange - Steve Berry - 3/22/24 - Cotton

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
The Night Swim - Megan Goldin - 4/4/24 - Rachel

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Grimspace - Ann Aguirre - 4/22/24 - Samantha

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Judgment Prey - John Sandford - 1/21/24 - Lucas

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Song for a Cowboy - Sasha Summers - 4/29/24 - Emmy

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
Blindsighted - Karin Slaughter - 1/31/24 - Sara

[Frankie]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

20/20 Completed. Finished

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
(Sofie)
Someday-Willow Aster 1/18/24

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
(Dakota)
Not Quite Forever-Catherine Bybee 1/14/24

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count)
(384)
Rewrite Our Story-Kat Singleton 1/17/24

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
(Tracy)
In the Clearing-Robert Dugoni 1/17/24

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
(Kate)
Among the Wicked-Linda Castillo 1/05/24

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover)
Tonight You're Mine-Kayley Loring 1/07/24


7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book with the letters CORN in any order in the title
Unexpected Love Story-Natasha Madison 1/11/24

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
(Emma)
The Girl in Apartment 9-A.J. Rivers 1/25/24

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
(Ryan)
The Right Move-Liz Tomforde 1/12/24

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
(Sarah)
Beyond Reach-Karin Slaughter 1/02/24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story
Close Her Eyes-Lisa Regan 1/18/24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana
Counter to My Intelligence-Lani Lynn Vale 1/07/24

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
(Casey)
Our Sister's Grave-B.R. Spangler 1/02/24

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
(Penn)
Trouble-Adriana Locke 1/08/24

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
(Ian)
Oh, My Dragon-Lani Lynn Vale 1/13/24

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
(Rafe)
Rafe-Rebekah Weatherspoon 1/06/24

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
(Kate)
One Touch-Lena Hendrix 1/05/24

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
(Audrey)
Obsession Falls-Claire Kingsley 1/02/24

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a Series #3 (share series name)
(Montgomery Brothers)
Rebel-Laura Pavlov 1/14/24

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
(Sophie)
Like You Love Me-Adriana Locke 1/01/24

[Kimberly]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Read: 20/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
Ernest - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone - Benjamin Stevenson - 1/22/24

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Lina - Love & Gelato - Jenna Evans Welch - 1/10/24

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Hadley - The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight - Jennifer E. Smith - 1/16/24

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Paislee - Murder at a Scottish Castle - Traci Hall - 1/16/24

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Emilie - The Do-Over - Lynn Painter - 1/25/24

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book whose title ends with Y.
Every Dog Has His Day - Jenn McKinlay - 1/6/24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Shannon - This Old Homicide - Kate Carlisle - 3/28/24

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Erin - Pride, Prejudice and Poison - Elizabeth Blake - 1/29/24

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Elizabeth - Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus - 1/31/24

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Shiloh - In Farm's Way - Amanda Flower - 3/29/24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Natasha - The Sun Is Also a Star - Nicola Yoon - 2/23/24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Olivia - Lunar Love - Lauren Kung Jessen - 2/11/24

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water.
The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han - 2/28/24

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
Este - A Pie to Die For - Gretchen Rue - 2/14/24

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Riley - Dungeons and Drama - Kristy Boyce - 5/5/24

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title.
Leslie F*cking Jones - Leslie Jones - 4/30/24

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Ama - Forget Me Not - Julie Soto - 3/19/24

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Siobhan - Murder in an Irish Village - Carlene O'Connor - 3/24/24

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a Series #3.
County Cork #3 - An Early Wake - Sheila Connolly - 3/7/24

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover).
- Abby Jimenez - 4/4/24

[Rissa]

My spot! :)

Vintage Recipes

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

FINISHED!!!!

✅1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
~ Dead Serious Case #4 Professor Prometheus Plume by Vawn Cassidy (1/5/2024), page 161, After picking up a couple of plates and handing one to Danny, I fill mine with sausages, egg, bacon, mushrooms, and beans.

✅2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
~ The Amazing Alpha Tau Self-Improvement Project by Lisa Henry (1/10/2024), Dalton

✅3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
~ Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood (2/15/2024), 139 pages

✅4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
~ Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (2/11/2024)

✅5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
~ Let Your Hearts Be Light by Fae Quin (2/2/2024)

✅6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
~ Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (1/1/2024)

✅7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
~ Why Did The Alien Cross The Galaxy? To Find a Fake Boyfriend and Befriend a Vacuum Cleaner. by A.M. Rose (1/2/2024)

✅8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
~ River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer (2/4/2024)

✅9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
~ EWB: Enemies With Benefits by N.R. Walker (1/13/2024), Valentine

✅10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
~ The Loner by Riley Hart (1/4/2024), two MCs: Declan and Sebastian

✅11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
~ Honeytrap by Aster Glenn Gray (1/4/2024), Daniel

✅12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
~ How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper (2/4/2024)

✅13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
~ Clammed Up by Barbara Ross (1/8/2024)

✅14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
~ Knotted by the Wolf Prince by Delaney Rain (2/14/2024), Logan

✅15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
~ The Anonymous Hookup by Jax Calder (2/13/2024)

✅16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
~ Sophie's Choice by William Styron (2/10/2024)

✅17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
~ Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala (2/19/2024)

✅18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
~ Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood (1/9/2024), Sadie

✅19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
~ Alpha Dragon's Jackal by Hawke Oakley (1/13/2024), The Dragonfate Games

✅20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
~ Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (2/13/2024),

[Julesy]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

Progress: 20/20

🍘1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie. Poison and Party Hats by Madelyn Scott - Ollie the dog wears a bow tie on the cover and in the story - Jan. 7


🥗2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where apples or celery are eaten. Snow White by Matt Phelan - Jan. 5

🐔3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count)
Mexikid by Pedro Martín - 320 pages - Jan. 3

🥜4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle
Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction by Jarrett J. Krosoczka - Jan. 9

🥤 5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name). Seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley - MC's name is Katie - Jan. 6

🥞6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book whose title ends with Y. Mabuhay! by Zachary Sterling - Jan. 19

🥣7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name). Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade by Lyla Lee - MC's name is Mindy - Jan. 19

🍓8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name). On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden - MC's name is Mia - Jan. 20

🥣9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name). Crunch by Kayla Miller - Olive Branche - Jan. 3

🐉10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book tagged Magic. The Dragon Path: A Graphic Novel by Ethan Young - Feb. 14

🍲11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story. Chow Down by Laurien Berenson - Jan. 29

🥒12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name). Numb to This: Memoir of a Mass Shooting by Kindra Neely - MC's first name is (K)indra (the author) - Jan. 16

🌊13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water. Shadow Island by Mike Deas & Nancy Deas - Jan. 24

🍍14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name). Jane Eyre adapted by Stacy King - Feb. 28

🧆15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name). Ghost Roast by Shawnee Gibbs - MC's name is Chelsea - Feb. 11

🥚16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title. Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel by Arley Nopra - Jan. 28

🥧17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name). Anne: An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables by Kathleen Gros - MC is Anne - Jan. 14

🍬18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event. Secrets of Camp Whatever Vol. 1 by Chris Grine - campers share their junk snacks - Jan. 26

🥗19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a Series #3 (share series name). Showdown at the Saloon by Jamie L. Adams - Third book in the Ghost Town Mystery series - Jan. 12

🍅20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover). Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang - Feb. 8

[Sally906]

Vintage Recipes - COMPLETED

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS
Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich - 09/01/24
MC’s first name is Stephanie

2. Best Waldorf Salad
Read a book where a character stays at a hotel
Love, Just In by Natalie Murray - 02/01/24
MC stays at Novotel Hotel until she finds a flat

3. Chicken A La King
Read a book a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count)
Potions, Poisons, and Peril by Shéa MacLeod - 04/01/24
162 pages

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT
Chalk it up to Love by Jill Haymaker - 14/01/24
MC’s first name is Erin

5. Coca-Cola Cake
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE
Cherry Ames, Chief Nurse by Helen Wells - 10/01/24
MC’s first name is Cherry

6. Elderberry Syrup
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name)
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum - 01/01/24
MC’s name is Yeongju

7. Fried Mush
Read a book with the letters CORN in any order in the title
Alex and the Alpacas Save the World by Kathryn Lefroy - 13/01/24
alex aNd the ipaCas save the wORld

8. Fruit Compote
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name)
A Body in the Belfry by J.B. Hawker - 18/01/24
MC’s name is Merrillanne

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name)
Accidental Magic by Iris Beaglehole - 21/01/24
MC’s name is Rosemary

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
Read a book tagged Magic
Gone with the Witch by Angela M. Sanders - 03/01/24
Has an MPG tag of Magic

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY
The Earl's Inconvenient Wife by Ruth Ann Nordin - 25/01/24
MC’s name is Nathaniel

12. Okra Creole
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name)
Amish Snow White by Ashley Emma - 19/01/24
MC’s name is Adriana Daniels

13. Oyster Fricassee
Read a book set where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE
Of Potions and Portents by Nyx Halliwell - 15/01/24
(MC’s first name is Spring)

14. Pineapple Casserole
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE
Imperfect Chemistry by Mary Frame - 12/01/24
MC’s first name is Lucy

15. Porcupine Meatballs
Read a book the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name)
Body in the Book Drop by Lynn Cahoon - 22/01/24
MC’s name is Cat (Catherine)

16. Quiche Lorraine
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE
A Sky Full of Stars by Kristen Painter - 24/01/24
MC’s name is Lexi

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER
Christmas in Vermont: A Very White Christmas by Bryan Mooney - 27/01/24
MC’s name is Hope

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Read a book where where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD
Christmas Cookie Murder by Leslie Meier - 17/01/24
MC’s first name is Lucy

19. Three Bean Salad
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN
Baby It's Cold Out Bear by T.S. Joyce - 22/01/24
MC’s name is Emry

20. Tomato Aspic
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC
Wolf next door by Lydia Dare - 28/01/24
MC’s name is Prisca

[Melissa A]

FINISHED!!!! Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 (January , 2024)

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

Foods/Books: 20/20

☑️ 1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie

X OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#)
Rules of the Ruff Heidi Lang (p. 158 “. . . smelled strongly of bacon . . .”) 01/01/24

OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).

☑️ 2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel

OR where apples or celery are eaten

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
A Longer Fall (Gunnie Rose 2) Charlaine Harris (Lizbeth) 01/01/24

☑️ 3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover)

OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count)

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Christmas Mittens Murder Lee Hollis, Lynn Calhoun and Maddie Day (Haley) 01/07/24

☑️ 4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle

OR a book tagged Classics

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Dominicana Angie Cruz (Ana) 01/09/24

☑️ 5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke

OR where a cake is baked

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
An Alaskan Wedding (Wild River 1.5) Jennifer Snow (Aurora) 01/14/24

☑️ 6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover)

X OR whose title ends with Y
Under an Alaskan Sky (Wild River 2) Jennifer Snow 01/15/24

OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).

☑️ 7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta

OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Death of a Kitchen Diva (A Haley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery 1) Lee Hollis (Haley) 01/09/24

☑️ 8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit

OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
An Alaskan Christmas (Wild River 1) Jennifer Snow (Erika) 01/13/24

☑️ 9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served

OR with a poor character

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Call of the Penguins (Veronica McCreedy 2) Hazel Prior (Veronica) 01/11/24

☑️ 10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O

X OR a book tagged Magic
At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities Heather Webber 01/16/24

OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).

☑️ 11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story

X OR where something sweet is eaten
Check & Mate Ali Hazelwood (Gelato, snickers, pastries, etc) 01/15/24

OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).

☑️ 12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana

OR tagged Southern

OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
A Wild River Retreat (Wild River 2.5) Jennifer Snow (Kendra) 01/16/24


☑️ 13. Oyster Fricassee
X 🍲 Read a book set near the water (California coast)
&
OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
Knot on Your Life (Yarn Retreat Mystery 7) Betty Hechtman (Casey) 01/16/24

OR where oysters are eaten

☑️ 14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover)

X OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family)
Hana Khan Carries On Uzma Jalaluddin (Hana’s mother makes a casserole for a friend’s funeral) 01/14/24

OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).

☑️ 15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served

OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Bulletproof Barista (Coffee House Mystery 20) Cleo Coyle (Clare) 01/03/24

☑️ 16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title

OR where a character eats eggs

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
Snow Place Like LA Julie Murphy (Luca) 01/11/24

☑️ 17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover)

OR with a religious person in the story

X OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Much Ado About You Samantha Young (Evangeline) 01/05/23

☑️ 18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
X 🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event
A Holly Jolly Ever After (Christmas Notch 2) Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone (Baby Shower) 01/08/24

OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten

OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).

☑️ 19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s

X OR a Series #3 (share series name)
The Russian Cage (Gunnie Rose 3) Charlaine Harris 01/02/24

OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).

☑️ 20. Tomato Aspic
X 🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover)
Playing the Witch Card K.J. Dell'Antonia (autumnal tree) 01/12/24

OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#)

OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).

[Emeli]

I’m in!
Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

🥓1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
Texting Mr. Mafia
Mc elio finished 12/1
🥗2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
How to Hide Your Wolf Cub mc liem
Finished 2/1

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).

Finished 15/1

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).

The Alpha Wolf Prince’s Arranged Marriage
Finished 16/1
8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).

Mc miles finished 18/1

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name)

[Karen ♐]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Read: 20/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

✔️1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name). - Rocco - Unconventional Avery Aster - 1/4/24

✔️2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel - For the Record K.A. Linde - 1/3/24

✔️3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name). - Harper - Theirs to Treasure Sierra Cartwright - 1/5/24

✔️4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name). - Noah - River's End Nora Roberts - 1/11/24

✔️5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke - Pg 133-I grabbed a Coke - The Master Kresley Cole - 1/14/24

✔️6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book whose title ends with Y - Private Property Skye Warren - 1/8/24

✔️7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book with the letters CORN in any order in the title - The Enforcer's Gamble Vivian Arend - 1/11/24

✔️8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name). - Celeste-Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty - 1/20/24

✔️9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name). - Rosie - The Rosie Project Graeme Simsion - 1/6/24

✔️10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name). - Rob - Letters to a Secret Lover Toni Blake - 1/19/24

✔️11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name). - Nicola-From This Moment On Bella Andre - 1/30/24

✔️12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name). - Rory - Smolder Helen Hardt - 1/24/24

✔️13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name). - Samantha - Rocked Livia Grant - 1/24/24

✔️14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name). - Alexei - Found in Bliss Sophie Oak - 1/25/24

✔️15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name). - Cole - Seduced Molly O'Keefe - 1/15/24

✔️16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name). - Aidan - Bared Stacey Kennedy - 1/28/24

✔️17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a religious person in the story - Priest Sierra Simone - 2/13/24

✔️18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name). - Leigh - Master Of My Mind Jenna Jacob - 1/31/24

✔️19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a Series #3 (share series name) - Series-The Sullivans - Can't Help Falling in Love Bella Andre - 2/6/24

✔️20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name). - Star - The Star Trilogy Arianne Richmonde - 2/2/24

[JoAnne]

Welcome Everyone!

[Anne]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Read: 20/20 COMPLETED!

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#).
Happy Never After by Kathy Hogan Trochek 1/24/2024
Page 223 At home, Edna was sitting in the den, watching the news, and eating a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich on a tray

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where apples or celery are eaten
Miss Eliza's English Kitchen by Annabel Abbs 1/11/2024
Who wants a recipe for boiled celery on crackers?

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Swift Run by Laurie DiSilverio 2/5/2024
Charlie and 304 pages

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book tagged Classics.
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte 1/22/2024

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke.
Winter at the Door by Sarah Graves 1/28/2024
Lizzie has a Coke with her meatloaf special at Granny's diner.

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
Celt and Pepper by Ralph McInerny 3/4/2024
Roger

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book with the letters CORN in any order in the title.
Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste by Bianca Bosker 1/20/2024
CORk dork: a wiNe....

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Read or Alive by Nora Page 2/28/2024
Cleo

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
The Fiction Writer by Jillian Cantor 3/12/2024
Olivia Fitzgerald

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Relative Justice by Robert Whitlow 3/26/2024
David Cobb

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Tips for Living by Renee Shafransky 1/6/2024 Nora in Divinity and Helene is married and the murder victim.

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana.
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron 1/17/2024

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water.
The Light Between Oceans by M L Stedman 1/15/2024

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family)
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal 2/12/2024
Mariel sends cranberry wild rice casserole to Florence.

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing.
Lowcountry Bookshop by Susan M Boyer 2/12/2024

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title.
Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu 1/8/2024

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a religious person in the story.
None Without Sin by Michael Bradley 2/23/2024
Reverend Candice Miller

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet by M. L. Beaton 2/1/2024
sAlad - Agatha

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s.
Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder by T A Willberg 1/31/2024 1958

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover)
More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez 2/8/2024
dress

[Pinar]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Read: 20/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#):
Fate (Steel Brothers Saga, #13) by Helen Hardt ("No bacon graced either of our plates." Loc. 178) 1/8/24

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name):
Legacy (Steel Brothers Saga, #14) by Helen Hardt (MC: Daphne Wade) 1/25/24

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count:
Ordular (The Armies) by Evelio Rosero (184 pages) 1/4/24

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book tagged Classics:
Şeytanın Çırağı (The Devil's Disciple) by Shiro Hamao 2/4/24

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name):
Kaptan (The Mariner) by Taleb Alrefai (MC: Captain Ali) 2/3/24

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name):
Cüret (Dare) by Neslihan Önderoğlu (MC: Resul) 1/23/24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book with the letters CORN in any order in the title:
Ceviri Neden Onemlidir? (Why Translation Matters?) by Edith Grossman 1/2/24

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name):
Maali Almeida'nın Yedi Ay Dönümü (The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida) by Shehan Karunatilaka (MC: Maali Almeida) 1/28/24

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book with a poor character:
72. Koğuş (72nd Ward) by Orhan Kemal 1/1/24

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name):
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow (MC: Emma Goldman) 1/13/24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story:
Can Kırıkları (Life Shards) by Karin Karakaşlı 1/20/24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA:
Beton Ada (Concrete Island) by J.G. Ballard (MC: Robert Maitland) 1/11/24

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name):
Kum Saati Fabrikası (The Hourglass Factory) by Lucy Ribchester (MC: Francesca) 1/21/24

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name):
Awakened (Steel Brothers Saga, #16) by Helen Hardt (MC: Ashley) 2/16/24

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing:
Hiçlikte İhtimal Var (There is a Possibility in Nothingness) by Pelin Kıvrak 1/8/24

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title:
Ruth by Lou Andreas-Salomé 2/27/24

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name):
Karanlığın Elli Tonu (Fifty Shades Darker / Fifty Shades, #2) by E.L. James (MC: Anastasia Steele) 1/22/24

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name):
Descent (Steel Brothers Saga, #15) by Helen Hardt (MC: Daphne) 2/6/24

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name):
Freed (Steel Brothers Saga, #18) by Helen Hardt (MC: Ashley) 3/11/24

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name):
The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth, #1) by N.K. Jemisin (MC: Syenite) 2/17/24

[Katrina]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024


Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name). Alberto - Under the Streets of Nice - Rene L. Maurice 08/01/24

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a bookOR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name). Oliver - If We Were Villains - M.L. Rio 24/01/24

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name). - Clary - City of Heavenly Fire - Cassandra Clare 06/02/24

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name). Ethan - Beautiful Chaos - Kami Garcia 04/03/24

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name). Charlie and Eve - The Alice Network - Kate Quinn 23/02/24

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name). Robert Langdon - Angels & Demons - Dan Brown 04/04/24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name). Honor - The Last Runaway - Tracy Chevalier 13/03/24

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name). Charlie Babbitt - Rain man - Leonore Fleischer 31/08/24

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name). Odino - Odino contro i Vanir - Álvaro Marcos 10/04/24

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book book tagged Magic Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J.K. Rowling 28/05/24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name). Theo - The Man in the Picture - Susan Hill 11/02/24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name). Agnieszka - Uprooted - Naomi Novik 06/07/24

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water The House Across the Lake - Riley Sager 21/03/24

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name). Lestat - The Vampire Lestat - Anne Rice 30/04/24

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name). Chris - Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer 28/06/24

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title Zazie in the Metro - Raymond Queneau 04/05/24

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a religious person in the story - Keith - The Confession - John Grisham 08/06/24

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name). Daniel - The Exorcist's House - Nick Roberts 19/06/24

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name). Bruce - The Dark of the Sun - Wilbur Smith 20/04/24

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name). Candide - Candide - Voltaire 13/08/24

[Tari]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
20/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
Bacon p 141 “I pulled the sizzling bacon from the oven.” Death by Dish Claire Harlow 1/2/24

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Olivia-Fatal Blooms Claire Harlow 1/1/24

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Kathi Daley 1/3/24

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Tiffany-A Crust to Die For T.C. LoTempio 1/2/24

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Annabelle (and she actually loves cake) Murder at the Mansion Alison Golden 1/5/24

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
Summer-Hair Today, Dead Tomorrow Amber Crewes 1/16/24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Polenta Death al Dente Joy Patrick 1/4/24

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Tabitha-The Women Sleuths Club Murder Sharon Michaels 1/10/24

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Helen-Baked Off Murder Maggie Benton 1/7/24

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Dawna-Hammers and Homicide Paula Charles 1/15/24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Marge's the mayor's wife-A Fatal Nibble Savannah Marlake 1/6/24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Alice-The House on Whitmore Road Sharon Michaels 1/13/24

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
The Sign of Four Spirits Vicki Delany 1/8/24

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
Lana-A Bean to Die For Tara Lush 1/9/24

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Cat-Murder on a Snowy Evening Lynn Cahoon 1/11/24

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
Alice-The House on Warwick Pond Sharon Michaels 1/13/24

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Pastor Keith-Barking Up the Wrong Tree Emily James 1/12/24

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Harvest Fest Homicide Kate Annie Brown 1/15/24

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Nessa-Trifle and Trouble Ramona Ransom 1/18/24

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
Charlotte-Murder in the 1920s Penny Brooke 1/14/24

[.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•]

Vintage Recipes

Completed 20/20

✔️1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (Evelyn).
Unbridled Cowboy by Maisey Yates - 03/01/2024

✔️2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (Anthony)
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn - 02/01/2024

✔️3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (373 pgs)
A Night Like This by Julia Quinn - 11/01/2024

✔️4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (Phillip).
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn - 05/01/2024

✔️5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke
Merry Christmas Cowboy by Maisey Yates - 04/01/2024

✔️6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn - 08/01/2024

✔️7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (Sophie)
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn - 03/01/2024

✔️8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (Colin).
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - 04/01/2024

✔️9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (Orlando).
Isabelle's Forbidden Love by Tina Folsom - 13/01/2024

✔️10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (Ryder)
Ryder's Storm: Scanguards Hybrids #1 by Tina Folsom - 08/01/2024

✔️11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (Damian)
Damian's Conquest: Scanguards Hybrids #2 by Tina Folsom - 10/01/2024

✔️12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (Anita)
Cooper's Passion: Scanguards Hybrids #5 by Tina Folsom - 13/01/2024

✔️13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (Fallon)
Charm Me by Samantha Chase - 07/01/2023

✔️14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (Lucy)
On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn - 09/01/2024

✔️15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing
Snowed in with Grumpy by Olivia Noble - 01/01/2024

✔️16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where a character eats eggs
Just a Little Secret by Carly Phillips - 06/01/2024

✔️17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (Honoria)
Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn - 11/01/2024

✔️18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event
Cowboy Wild by Maisey Yates - 05/01/2024

✔️19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a Series #3 (Smythe-Smith #3)
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn - 12/01/2024

✔️20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (dress)
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn - 06/10/2024


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Challenge Rules

*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

[Amber]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
The Indigo Girl: A Novel by Natasha Boyd 01.25.24 (Eliza)

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 01.22.24 (Damien)

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with green on the cover (show cover)
Deadly to the Core by Joyce Tremel 02.03.24

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 01.16.24 (Violet breaks bones easily)

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
A Kayak for One by K.L. McCluskey 01.29.24 (Charlene)

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck (Suzanne) 01.10.24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book with the letters CORN in any order in the title
A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II by Sonia Purnell 01.06.24

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
The Island by Natasha Preston 01.28.24 (Paisley)

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Murder on Millionaires' Row by Erin Lindsey 02.01.24 (Rose)

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book tagged Magic
King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard 02.19.24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story
Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen 01.13.24 (Aunt Oona is married to Darcy's Great Uncle Dooley)

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (Addie) 02.07.24

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
Of Murder and Men by Lynn Cahoon 02.05.24 (Cat)

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz 01.21.24 (Izzy)

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book with an 18 letter title
Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett 02.21.24

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where a character eats eggs
In Deep Voodoo by Stephanie Bond 02.19.24 (BJ eats eggs at the diner pg. 108)

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a religious person in the story
What If It's True?: A Storyteller’s Journey with Jesus by Charles Martin 02.27.24

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Mad Mouse by Chris Grabenstein 02.16.24 (Danny)

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson 01.24.24 (Memoir)

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover)
For Whom the Book Tolls by Laura Gail Black 01.08.24

[Barb]

I remember making some of these!

VINTAGE RECIPES, 1/1 – 12/31
20/20 COMPLETE

1. BACON BOW TIE CRACKERS
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
Corinna : Earthly Delights (Corinna Chapman #1), by Kerry Greenwood, finished 1/8/24 ★★★

2. BEST WALDORF SALAD
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel.
Joe : A Thief of Time (Leaphorn & Chee #8), by Tony Hillerman, finished 1/4/24 ★★★★

3. CHICKEN A LA KING
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count).
304 pages : The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine and Murder Most Foul, by Eleanor Herman, finished 1/9/24 ★★★★

4. CLASSIC PEANUT BRITTLE
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Nichelle : Front Page Fatality (Nichelle Clarke #1), by LynDee Walker, finished 1/22/24 ★★★★

5. COCA-COLA CAKE
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Kate : And Then There Were Crumbs (Cookie House #1), by Eve Calder, finished 1/5/24 ★★★★

6. ELDERBERRY SYRUP
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover).
Hunting Hour (Timber Creek K-9 #3), by Margaret Mizushima, finished 1/2/24 ★★★★


7. FRIED MUSH
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Martha : Knot in My Backyard (Quilting #2), by Mary Marks, finished 1/24/24 ★★★.5

8. FRUIT COMPOTE
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Cotton : The Atlas Maneuver (Cotton Malone #18), by Steve Berry, finished 1/16/24 ★★★★.5

9. HOOVER STEW
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Violet : Murders and Metaphors (Magical Bookshop #3), by Amanda Flower, finished 1/12/24 ★★★★

10. MAGIC JELL-O DESSERT
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Tempest : A Midnight Puzzle (Secret Staircase #3), by Gigi Pandian, finished 1/3/24 ★★★★

11. MRS. FLOYD'S DIVINITY
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Daniel : Murder at the Mill (Redmond & Haze #3), by Irina Shapiro, finished 1/3/24 ★★★★

12. OKRA CREOLE
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Olive : Murder at Archly Manor (High Society Lady Detective #1), by Sara Rosett, finished 1/18/24 ★★★.5

13. OYSTER FRICASSEE
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
Freya : The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder, by C.L. Miller, finished 1/11/24 ★★★.5

14. PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
Nick : House on Fire (Nick Heller #4), by Joseph Finder, finished 1/13/24 ★★★★

15. PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Piper : That Old Black Magic (Piper Donovan #4), by Mary Jane Clark, finished 1/15/24 ★★★.5

16. QUICHE LORRAINE
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title.
Poppy Harmon Investigates (Desert Flowers #1), by Lee Hollis, finished 1/10/24 ★★★.5

17. SHAKER LEMON PIE
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Shiloh : Crime and Cherry Pits (Farm to Table #4), by Amanda Flower, finished 2/2/24 ★★★★

18. STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Sharon : There’s Nothing to Be Afraid Of (Sharon McCone #6), by Marcia Muller, finished 1/18/24 ★★★★

19. THREE BEAN SALAD
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Birdie : Arf (Bowser & Birdie #2), by Spencer Quinn, finished 1/6/24 ★★★.5

20. TOMATO ASPIC
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
Cyrus : Some Danger Involved (Barker & Llewelyn #1), by Will Thomas, finished 1/14/24 ★★★★




*** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/2/24 ***

[Sabrina]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
Love Lost on Cloud 9 by Kirstie Collins Brote
(MC's Name- Sharon) Jan. 7, 2024

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Their Forever by Chloe Kent
(MC's Name- Olivia) Jan. 9, 2024

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count).
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris 293 pgs
March 13, 2024

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book tagged Classics.
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Jan. 11, 2024

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Andre by Sherman T. Cooley (MC's Name- Andre) Jan. 23, 2024

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book whose title ends with Y.
Keep It In The Family by John Marrs Feb. 12, 2024

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Mia by Sherman T. Cooley
(MC's Name- Mia) Jan. 24, 2024

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit.
Mary, Will I Die? by Shawn Sarles
April 4, 2024

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book with a poor character.
The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel
March 27, 2024

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
The Voicemail by Jack E. Davis
(MC's Name- Samantha) April 16, 2024

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story.
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger
March 6, 2024

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Prom Mom by Laura Lippman
(MC's Name- Amber)
March 24, 2024

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where oysters are eaten.
Wrightsville Beach: A Novel by Suzanne Goodwyn
March 20, 2024

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family).
Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
May 3, 2024

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
(MC's Name- Conor) April 28, 2024

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where a character eats eggs.
Onyx Awakened by Quell T. Fox Jan. 22, 2024

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
(MC's Name- Samantha) April 21, 2024

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
The You I've Never Known by Ellen Hopkins
(MC's Name- Ariel) April 12, 2024

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Brandon by Sherman T. Cooley
(MC's Name- Brandon)
March 24, 2024

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover).
The Coworker by Freida McFadden
Feb. 19, 2024

[JoAnne]

Welcome everyone!

@Barb, I used to make Peanut Brittle all the time. I remember trying to make Divinity one year and it was a big fail. I love Waldorf Salad!

[Katelyn]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
20/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

✅1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
💗Until Sage-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 1/19/24 -- Kimberly

✅2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
💗Kiss To Belong-Anna Doe, 1/7/24

✅3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
💗You, Again-Lane Hayes, 2/12/24 -- Nolan

✅4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
💗It's a Date - Again-Jeneva Rose, 1/24/24 -- Peyton

✅5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
💗Something like Love-Piper Rayne, 3/8/24 -- Ellery

✅6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
💗Until Harmony-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 2/18/24

✅7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
💗Newcomer-Ana Ashley, 1/27/24

✅8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
💗Until Cobi-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 4/20/24 -- Cobi

✅9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
💗Where We Started-Ashley Munoz, 5/25/24

✅10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
💗Roughing the Kicker-Emily Silver, 5/15/24 -- Tenley

✅11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
💗Already Gone-Kristen Proby, 4/29/24 -- Tucker

✅12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
💗Fighting to Breathe-Aurora Rose Reynolds, 2/23/24 -- austin

✅13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
💗Show Me How to Love-Ray Celar, 5/5/24 -- Avery

✅14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
💗Clueless Puckboy-Eden Finley, 6/19/24 -- Ayri Quinn

✅15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
💗Next of Kin-Hannah Bonam-Young, 2/16/24 -- Chloe

✅16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
💗Star of the Game-Amy Aislin, 4/10/24 -- Emery Stanton

✅17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
💗Prince of the Palisades-Julian Winters, 6/15/24

✅18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
💗What Saves Us-Maggie Gates, 3/29/24 -- Shane

✅19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
💗Red, White & Royal Blue-Casey McQuiston, 6/6/24 -- Alexander

✅20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
💗Egotistical Puckboy-Eden Finley, 1/21/24 -- Anton

[Catsalive]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
20/20

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where you find the word BACON in the text - "waiting for eggs and bacon" p.107
Down Under by Bill Bryson 1/1 4★

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF - Lawrence
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 7/1 4★

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover
by James Herriot 2/1 4★

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book tagged Classics
Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton 2/1 5★

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE - Kaiisteron
Witch King by Martha Wells 5/1 2★

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP - Poppy
One Italian Summer by Lori Nelson Spielman 24/1 3★

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH - Heather
Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year by Joanna Nell 15/1 4★

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE - Tess
Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie 4/12 3★

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER - Harriet
Moonlight Over Manhattan by Sarah Morgan 8/1 3★

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT - Timothy
Hangman by Jack Heath 16/1 3★

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY - Iris
Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton 10/1 2★

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA - Katia
Quest by Shannah Jay 20/1 5★

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE - Cheral
Shadow of the Serpent by Shannah Jay 22/1 4.5★

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE - Lily
Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly 18/1 4★

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book with an 18 letter title
A Decline in Prophets by Sulari Gentill 14/1 5★

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title
Artemis by Andy Weir 11/1 1★

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER - Herra
Lands of Nowhere by Shannah Jay 21/1 5★

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD - Livira
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence 13/1 3.5★

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN - Eve
Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 17/1 4★

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC - Sam
Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes 3/1 2★

[Grace]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Read: 0/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name)

[JoAnne]

Welcome Katelyn, Catsalive and Grace!

[Susan]

Vintage Recipes
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

20/20

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
Operation Takedown - Justine Davis (HRS #2256 - Dec 2023) (Emily) - Jan 1

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Agent Colton's Secret Investigation - Dana Nussio (HRS #2231 - June 2023) (hotel) - Jan 13

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Once Upon a Charming Bookshop - Heatherly Bell (HSE #3022 - Dec 2023) (white, green, red on cover) - Jan 10

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Part of His Royal World - Nina Singh (HR #4887 - Feb 2024) (Arielle) - Jan 18

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Meadow Falls - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Jan 2024) (cake) - Jan 7



6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
A Hideaway Wharf Holiday - Laurel Greer (HSE #3011 - Oct 2023) - Jan 5

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Colton Threat Unleashed - Tara Taylor Quinn (HRS #2263 - Feb 2024) (Sebastian) - Jan 17

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
K-9 Security - Nichole Severn (HI #2195 - Feb 2024) (Cash) - Jan 23

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Her New York Minute - Darby Baham (HSE #3032 - Feb 2024) (Olivia) - Jan 16

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Ballerina and the Greek Billionaire - Suzanne Merchant (HR #4874 - Oct 2023) (Sophia) - Feb 8




11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
The Return of His Caribbean Heiress - Lydia San Andres (HH #1776 - Feb 2024) (something sweet) - Jan 24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Must Love Bees - Sasha Summers (HQN - Jan 2023) (Astrid) - Feb 13

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
The Pierogi Peril - Geri Krotow (Severn House - Jan 2024) (Lake Erie) - Jan 4

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
The Maverick's Holiday Delivery - Christy Jeffries (HSE #3013 - Nov 2023) (Eloise) - Feb 21

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Exile's End - Rachel Lee (SIM #449 - Sept 1992) (Ransom) - Jan 19




16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
Claiming His Convenient Princess - Susan Meier (HR #4867 - Sept 2023) (eggs) - Jan 2

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Their Inconvenient Yuletide Wedding - Joanna Johnson (HH #1763 - Dec 2023) (Samuel) - Feb 12

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Trapped in Texas - Barb Han (HI #2146 - June 2023) (Sean) - Feb 16

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Accidentally His - Sabrina Jeffries (Kensington - Jan 2024) (#3 Designing Debutantes) - Jan 11

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
Sharp Evidence - Julie Miller (HI #2192 - Jan 2024) (red coat) - Jan 20

[JoAnne]

Welcome Susan!

[Ferenc]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Tasks: 20/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

**1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
The Sun Sister - Lucinda Riley - 01/06/24 - Electra D'Apliese

**2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
The Little Grave - Carolyn Arnold - 01/13/24 - Amanda Steele

**3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Harry Potter és a Titkok Kamrája - J.K. Rowling - 01/14/24 - Harry Potter

**4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
A Cosmology of Monsters - Shaun Hamill - 01/23/24 - Noah Turner

**5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Undiscovered Country Vol. 1: Destiny - Scott Snyder & Charles Soule - 01/12/24 - Charlotte Graves

**6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
Haunthology - Jeremy Haun - 01/21/24

**7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
The Missing Sister - Lucinda Riley - 02/10/24 – Mary McDougal

**8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Mastermind - Andrew Mayne - 01/18/24 - Theo Cray

**9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Violeta - Isabel Allende - 02/02/24 – Violeta Del Valle

**10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Babel: An Arcane History - R.F. Kuang - 02/08/24 – Robin Swift

**11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Opium and Absinthe - Lydia Kang - 02/18/24 – Mrs. Erikkson

**12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
A Flicker in the Dark - Stacy Willingham - 02/16/24 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

**13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
Nearly Mine - Molly Black - 02/11/24 – Along the Mississippi

**14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom - Tsugumi Ohba - 01/28/24 - Light Yagami

**15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Principles for Delicious Living - Nick Offerman - 03/04/24 – Nick Offerman (MC)

**16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - Lori Gottlieb - 01/17/24 - Lori Gottlieb

**17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
o Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe - Fannie Flagg - 03/20/24 – Evelyn Couch

**18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Infinity 8 Vol. 5: Apocalypse Day - Lewis Trondheim - 03/22/24 – Ann Ninurta

**19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Undiscovered Country Vol. 3: Possibility - Scott Snyder & Charles Soule - 03/18/24 - Undiscovered Country

**20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
The Keeper of Hidden Books - Madeline Martin - 01/28/24

[JoAnne]

Welcome Ferenc!

[Genevieve]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Read: 0/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name). Killian Michaels
Lust Hate Love by Ella Frank 1/4/2024

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name). Dillon
Assassins Are People Too by S.C. Wynne 2/11/2024

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover).
by Patti Benning 1/8/2024

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name). Thomas Elkin
Sense of Place by N.R. Walker 2/23/2024

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name). Claire Costi
Decaffeinated Corpse by Cleo Coyle 4/7/2024

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book whose title ends with Y.
The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams 1/19/2024

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book with the letters CORN in any order in the title.
Warned in Wisconsin by Patti Benning 1/18/2024

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name). C J Davis
On Davis Row by N.R. Walker 1/30/2024

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name). Viper
Angelby Ella Frank 1/2/2024

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name). Steve Frost
Code Blue by N.R. Walker 2/2/2024

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name). Israel Ingham’
Switched by N.R. Walker 1/27/2024

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name). Amelia Spelled
Miss Spelled by Morgana Best 6//15/2024

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water. The Hamptons
Murder Most Frothy by Cleo Coyle 2/20/2024

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name). Laura Ingalls
Old Town in the Green Groves: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Lost Little House Years by Cynthia Rylant 6/27/2024

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book with an 18 letter title.
Murder on Sugar Creek by Michelle Goff 6/29/2024

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title
Holly and the Food Pantry by Dianne Harman 3/23/2024

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name). Stephanie Plum
Look Alive Twenty-Five by Janet Evanovich 3/13/2024

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name). Sloan Krause
Hold on for Beer Life by Ellie Alexander 1/13/2024

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book a Series #3 (share series name).
Mayhem in Montana by Patti Benning 4/27/2024 (Rambling RV)
20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) Bow tie and pasta sauce
by Patti Benning 3/2/2024

[JoAnne]

Welcome Genevieve!

[Caraina]

Vintage Recipes - FINISHED
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name). Kissing Under the Mistletoe - Marina Adair 1/1/24 (Regan Marta)

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name). Winter Cottage - Mary Ellen Taylor 1/5/24 (Lucy)

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name). Reluctantly Home - Imogen Clark 2/8/24 (318 pgs.)

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name). Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine 1/4/24 (Ella)

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name). Empire of Lies - J.L. Beck 1/21/24 (Callum Torrio)

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name). The Beautiful Mystery - Louise Penny 1/10/24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name). Christmas on Mimosa Lane - Anna DeStefano 1/13/24 (Mallory)

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name). The Time Between - Karen White 1/5/24 (Eleanor Murray)

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name). Never Change - Elizabeth Berg 1/12/24 (Elizabeth)

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name). The Raven Spell - Luanne G. Smith 1/4/24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name). Love the One You're With - Emily Giffin 2/3/24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name). N Is For Noose - Sue Grafton 1/6/24 (Kinsey Millhone)

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name). Four Friends - Robyn Carr 1/13/24 (Sonja)

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name). Reluctantly Home - Imogen Clark 2/8/24 (Pip Appleby)

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name). You Say It First - Susan Mallery 1/14/24 (Pallas)

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name). The Letters - Suzanne Woods Fisher 2/6/24 (Rose Schrock)

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name). Meet Cute - Helena Hunting 2/10/24 (Kailyn Flowers)

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name). Remember Me? - Sophie Kinsella 1/14/24 (Lexi Smart)

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name). Five Winters - Kitty Johnson 1/7/24 (Beth Bailey)

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name). One of Ours - Willa Cather 2/12/24 (Claude Wheeler)

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

~Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024~

Completed: 20/20
FINISHED!

✔1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#).
Pink by K.D. Williamson (”Only if it comes with bacon.” pg. 40) [1/2/24] ★★★

✔2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Case of the Poodle Doodle by Erik Schubach (MC’s name is Finnegan) [1/5/24] ★★★★

✔3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count).
How to Hide Your Wolf Cub by Anna Wineheart (228 pages) [1/3/24] ★★★

✔4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book tagged Classics.
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare (Tagged as Classics) [1/4/24] ★★★★

✔5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke.
How Sweet the Sound by Evelyn Dar (Liz goes to a bar and has a Coke) [1/6/24] ★★

✔6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book whose title ends with Y.
Second Chances: A Sapphic Romance Anthology by Chace Verity [1/5/24] ★★★

✔7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
This Is the Season to Make You Mine by Johana Gavez(MC’s name is Morgan) [1/2/24] ★★★★

✔8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs (MC’s name is Mercy) [1/11/24] ★★★★

✔9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Her Surrender by Anna Stone (MC named Vicki) [1/7/24] ★★★★

✔10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Pull Me from the Deep by Kristina M. Canales (MC named Tahliah) [1/10/24] ★★★

✔11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story.
The Queen of Rhodia by Effie Calvin (Adale is married) [1/5/24] ★★★

✔12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Dark Tarot by Christine Feehan (MC named Adalasia) [1/20/24] ★★★★

✔13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
Case of the Hound About Town by Erik Schubach (MC named Finnegan) [1/10/24] ★★★★

✔14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
Passion for Vengeance by Patty G. Henderson (MC named Emma) [1/8/24] ★★★★

✔15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
The Empress of Xytae by Effie Calvin (MC named Ioanna) [1/19/24] ★★★★

✔16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
Departure from the Script by Jae (MC named Amanda) [1/23/24] ★★★★

✔17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Dark Song by Christine Feehan (MC named Elisabeta) [1/15/24] ★★★★

✔18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Two Spirit Warrior by Ali Spooner (MC named Sonta) [1/17/24] ★★★★

✔19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Always a Love Song by Charley Clarke (MC named Bridget) [1/2/24] ★★★★

✔20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
Didn't Stay in Vegas by Chelsea M. Cameron (MC named Callyn) [1/11/24] ★★★

[Elle]

Vintage Recipes
January 1- December 31, 2024

Completed: 0/20

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).

[JoAnne]

Welcome Caraina, Jamie and Elle!

[Barbara ★]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

READ: 20/20

✔️1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
After She Wrote Him - Sulari Gentill 1/18
(he dressed quickly, shirt, cufflinks, bowtie), p10

✔️2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
The Ghost Hunter Next Door - Danielle Garrett (Calvin) 1/9

✔️3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Home Is Where the Body Is - Jody Holford 1/15


✔️4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Guardian of Chaos - Michelle Manus (Nyx Fortuna) 1/17

✔️5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Hot and Badgered - Shelly Laurenston 1/6
(heroine takes four migraine pills and drinks a full bottle of coke)

✔️6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
Line of Fire - Jo Davis (Shea Ford) 1/1

✔️7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Long Story Short - Jodi Taylor (Max) 1/12

✔️8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples (A dish with feet) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Champion of Fate - Kendare Blake 1/13
(Veridien eats an apple)

✔️9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Deadly Parcel - Barbara Hinske (Elizabeth) 1/4

✔️10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Magic-Price - C.L. Schneider 1/14

✔️11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Meet Your Baker - Ellie Alexander (raspberry danish) 1/11

✔️12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Blood Drive - Jeanne C. Stein (Anna) 1/21

✔️13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
Lethally Lit - Amber Boffin (set on a lake) 1/9

✔️14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
The Wolf and the Witch - Charissa Weaks (Nephele) 1/3

✔️15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Forever Your Earl - Eva Leigh (Eleanor) 1/22

✔️16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
The Rosewood Hunt - Mackenzie Reed 1/7
(Leo, Caleb, Lily and Quinn eat egg omelets)

✔️17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
In a Badger Way - Shelly Laurenston (Stevie) 1/19

✔️18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
The Little Grave - Carolyn Arnold (Amanda) 1/20

✔️19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Dead Run - P.J. Tracy (Monkeewrench #3) 1/6

✔️20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
Nest Egg - Josi Avari 1/26

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Shash]

Vintage Recipes
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

20/20 Tasks Completed

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
How to Kiss Your Best Friend by Jenny Proctor (2/4/24) - Kate

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Not Happy Campers by Ash Keller (2/17/24) - Lance

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
A Heart in the Balance by L.G. Rollins (1/9/24) - Nigel

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
A Farewell Kiss by L.G. Rollins (2/16/24) - Esther

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
The King's Captive by K.M. Shea (1/8/24) - Chloe

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier (1/3/24) - Sophie

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
a daNCe of silveR and shadOw by Melanie Cellier (1/2/24)

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
The King's Shadow by K.M. Shea (1/12/24) - Chloe

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Lily for My Enemy by Laura Rollins (1/8/24)
poor character

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Magic Forged by K.M. Shea (1/21/24)
tagged magic

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Hansel and the Gingerbread Queen by Lea Doué (2/26/24)
something sweet

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Magic Redeemed by K.M. Shea (1/29/24) - Killian

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
The King's Queen by K.M. Shea (1/18/24) - Chloe

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
Baby, Be Mine by Ginny Baird (2/12/24) - Nikki

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Wager for a Lady's Hand by Laura Rollins (1/7/24)

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
Willow and the Harvest Moon by Kayla Eshbaugh (2/4/24)

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer (2/10/24)
religious character

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Kissing for Keeps by Martha Keyes (1/6/24)
eat strawberries

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Magic Unleashed by K.M. Shea (2/2/24) - Hall of Blood and Mercy #3

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
Lady at Arms by Tamara Leigh (1/6/24)

[JoAnne]

Welcome Barbara and Shash!

[[deleted user]]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

Progress : 12/20

✔1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, MC's name (Elizabeth Bennet) - 3/1/24

✔2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name). The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa - MC's name (Dean) - 5/2/24

✔3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name). - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - MC's first name (Kya) - 6/1/24

✔4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name). Kill Joy by Holly Jackson - MC's name (Pippa) - 31/1/24

✔5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name). - Tweet Cute by Emma Lord - 20/1/24

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).

✔7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name). Bride by Ali Hazelwood - (MC'S name - Misery) - 17/2/24

✔8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name). The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas - MC's name (Monica) - 15/2/24

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).

✔10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name). Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

✔11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name). - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross-
- MC's name (Iris Winnow) - 9/1/24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).

✔15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name). Powerless by Lauren Roberts-(MC's name is Paedyn)-21/3/24

✔16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name). - Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross - MC's first name (Roman Kitt) - 13/1/24

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).

✔19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name). - The Lost Continent by Tui T. Sutherland - MC's name (Blue) - 12/1/24

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).

[JoAnne]

Welcome Irza!

[Marla]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: 1/1/24 - 12/31/24
Progress: 20 of 20
Completed: 4/6/24

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

🥣 1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz (1/15/24) ~ Susan & Atticus

🥣 2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Never Tell by Lisa Gardner (1/12/24) ~ D.D. Warren & Flora

🥣 3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
by Molly Harper (1/24/24) ~ C-Caleb

🥣 4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (2/1/24) ~ E-Eragon, Murtagh feels brittle to me

🥣 5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow (2/6/24) ~ K-Kate, Coke on p. 48 & 112

🥣 6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
Shadow Prey by John Sandford (1/8/24)

🥣 7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave (2/5/24) ~ H-Hannah

🥣 8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells (2/7/24) - M-Murderbot

🥣 9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Beautiful Player by Christina Lauren (1/18/24) ~ Hannah & poor grad students

🥣 10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Cold Hearted by Toni Anderson (1/2/24) ~ Erin & Darsh

🥣 11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Tough Customer by Sandra Brown (1/18/24) ~ Dodge & Ben's wife

🥣 12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison (4/6/24) ~ Rachel Morgan

🥣 13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
The House of Hades by Rick Riordan (2/19/24) ~ half the gang are on Argo ship & Percy & Annabeth are always around rivers in Underworld, F-Frank, A-Annabeth

🥣 14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
Wildfire by Ilona Andrews (1/28/24) ~ N-Nevada

🥣 15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Devotion by Ivy Smoak (2/17/24) ~ Penny

🥣 16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
Aurora's End by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (2/20/24) ~ A-Aurora & N-Nari

🥣 17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent (1/16/24) ~ ministers and Lassiter family

🥣 18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Legacy of a Frozen Scream by Daniel Doty (3/8/24) ~ Pastor Dave

🥣 19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Orphan of Destiny by Michael P. Spradlin (1/21/24) ~ The Youngest Templar #3

🥣 20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
The Treatment by Suzanne Young (1/3/24) ~ Sloane

[JoAnne]

Welcome Marla!

[JenniferR]

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).

[.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•]

Completed

Vintage Recipes

Completed 20/20

✔️1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (Evelyn).
Unbridled Cowboy by Maisey Yates - 03/01/2024

✔️2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (Anthony)
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn - 02/01/2024

✔️3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (373 pgs)
A Night Like This by Julia Quinn - 11/01/2024

✔️4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (Phillip).
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn - 05/01/2024

✔️5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke
Merry Christmas Cowboy by Maisey Yates - 04/01/2024

✔️6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn - 08/01/2024

✔️7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (Sophie)
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn - 03/01/2024

✔️8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (Colin).
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - 04/01/2024

✔️9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (Orlando).
Isabelle's Forbidden Love by Tina Folsom - 13/01/2024

✔️10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (Ryder)
Ryder's Storm: Scanguards Hybrids #1 by Tina Folsom - 08/01/2024

✔️11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (Damian)
Damian's Conquest: Scanguards Hybrids #2 by Tina Folsom - 10/01/2024

✔️12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (Anita)
Cooper's Passion: Scanguards Hybrids #5 by Tina Folsom - 13/01/2024

✔️13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (Fallon)
Charm Me by Samantha Chase - 07/01/2023

✔️14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (Lucy)
On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn - 09/01/2024

✔️15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing
Snowed in with Grumpy by Olivia Noble - 01/01/2024

✔️16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where a character eats eggs
Just a Little Secret by Carly Phillips - 06/01/2024

✔️17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (Honoria)
Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn - 11/01/2024

✔️18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event
Cowboy Wild by Maisey Yates - 05/01/2024

✔️19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a Series #3 (Smythe-Smith #3)
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn - 12/01/2024

✔️20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (dress)
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn - 06/10/2024


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Challenge Rules

*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Jenny!


WOOHOO Christine!

[Marla]

I love Julia Quinn!

Nice job, Christine

[Kim]

Vintage Recipes
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Finished

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (Cork O'Connor).
Vermilion Drift. William Kent Krueger. 1.18.24

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (Dolly).
Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics. Dolly Parton. 1.31.24

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (Cassie).
Sweet Water. Christina Baker Kline. 1.19.24

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle (Charlene)
Absolution. Alice McDermott. 1.29.24

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke (…taking sips of her Coke between sentences.)
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings. Lydia Sherrer. 1.21.24

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book whose title ends with Y
One Summer in Italy. Lilly Mirren. 2.22.24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book with the letters CORN in any order in the title.
In a Book Club Far Away. Tif Marcelo. 1.27.24

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit (The kids eat peaches on the roof.)
Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1932. Kathryn Lasky. 2.1.24

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (Remy).
God's Eye: Awakening: A Labyrinth World Novel. Aleron Kong. 1.19.24

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (Sara).
The Break-Up Book Club. Wendy Wax. 2.14.24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story
The Unmaking of June Farrow.Adrienne Young. 1.24.24 June is married to Eamon

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (Ardith).
Upside Down. Danielle Steel. 2.1.24

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (Flavia).
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. Alan Bradley. 2.1.24

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book where a casserole is given to another (neighbors brought casseroles after Eleanor died).
Black Cake. Charmaine Wilkerson. 1.23.24

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (Ellison Andrew Farthering).
Death by the Book. Julianna Deering. 2.4.24

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (Ora Lee).
The Pecan Man. Cassie Dandridge Selleck. 2.8.24

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (Kate).
The Waratah Inn. Lilly Mirren. 2.16.24

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event
The Lost Husband. Katherine Center. 2.17.24

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (Augusta).
The Tapestry of Grace. Kim Vogel Sawyer. 2.12.24

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (Izzy).
The Wake-Up Call. Beth O'Leary. 2.10.24

[JoAnne]

Welcome Kim!

[Tari]

Finished

Vintage Recipes
Duration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
20/20

Object: Read one book for each of the 20 foods.

1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
Bacon p 141 “I pulled the sizzling bacon from the oven.” Death by Dish Claire Harlow 1/2/24

2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
Olivia-Fatal Blooms Claire Harlow 1/1/24

3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Kathi Daley 1/3/24

4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Tiffany-A Crust to Die For T.C. LoTempio 1/2/24

5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Annabelle (and she actually loves cake) Murder at the Mansion Alison Golden 1/5/24

6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
Summer-Hair Today, Dead Tomorrow Amber Crewes 1/16/24

7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Polenta Death al Dente Joy Patrick 1/4/24

8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=... OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Tabitha-The Women Sleuths Club Murder Sharon Michaels 1/10/24

9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Helen-Baked Off Murder Maggie Benton 1/7/24

10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Dawna-Hammers and Homicide Paula Charles 1/15/24

11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Marge's the mayor's wife-A Fatal Nibble Savannah Marlake 1/6/24

12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Alice-The House on Whitmore Road Sharon Michaels 1/13/24

13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
The Sign of Four Spirits Vicki Delany 1/8/24

14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
Lana-A Bean to Die For Tara Lush 1/9/24

15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Cat-Murder on a Snowy Evening Lynn Cahoon 1/11/24

16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
Alice-The House on Warwick Pond Sharon Michaels 1/13/24

17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
Pastor Keith-Barking Up the Wrong Tree Emily James 1/12/24

18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
Harvest Fest Homicide Kate Annie Brown 1/15/24

19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Nessa-Trifle and Trouble Ramona Ransom 1/18/24

20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
Charlotte-Murder in the 1920s Penny Brooke 1/14/24