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    Home » Welcome to Book Club!

    Welcome to Book Club!

    Almost 10 years ago my friend Monica called to ask if my mom and I wanted to join a Mother/Daughter Book Club they were thinking of starting up. The idea was to get a group of mothers and their adult daughters to meet up once a month to discuss a book over food (ideally themed to the book) and wine. We immediately said yes and while very excited about the prospect I had no idea how much having this amazing group of women in my life would mean to me. These women have seen the highs and low, career changes, relationships, breakups, weddings, moves, babies and everything in between. We were lucky enough to celebrate our 100th book (pictured) right before the COVID craziness ensued and I could not be more grateful for this priceless girl gang life has gifted me.

    This Blog Page is dedicated to all of the great books that we have read at book club over the years, plus some of my personal favorites. I have no plans to review all of these books but just know that if a book is posted here it's one I have thoroughly enjoyed (I'll do everyone a favor and leave out the duds). And if you have any questions you can always feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] . I hope you enjoy our recommendations!

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    Elizabeth Jordan-Flight of Jam Jar Kitchen smiling in her home kitchen while preparing a rhubarb dessert, wearing a cozy cream sweater and striped apron surrounded by baking ingredients.

    Hi, I'm Elizabeth!

    I’m a self-taught home cook, preserving enthusiast, and mama of two sharing approachable, flavor-packed recipes made with love. I believe food should be joyful, a little messy, and always worth gathering around.
    Welcome to my Jam Jar Kitchen. I’m so glad you’re here!

    • A jar of homemade salsa for canning sits on a table with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, a jalapeño, tortilla chips, and other jars of salsa in the background.
      Salsa {for Canning}
    • A glass dessert cup filled with rich cookies and cream ice cream, topped and surrounded by crunchy chocolate sandwich cookies.
      Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
    • A delicious bowl of broccoli bacon salad with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing, served with a spoon.
      Broccoli Bacon Salad
    • A bowl of creamy shrimp salad with herbs, garnished with fresh dill, surrounded by rectangular crackers on a white surface.
      Shrimp Salad

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    • A plate of Grilled Bell Peppers, featuring roasted red and yellow peppers with beautifully blackened grill marks on their skins.
      Easy Grilled Bell Peppers
    • A glass jar of Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta topped with pomegranate seeds and a mint sprig, with scattered pomegranate seeds on the white surface nearby.
      Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
    • A close-up of a spoonful of creamy Baked Mac and Cheese, showing melted cheddar cheese and perfectly cooked elbow pasta.
      Baked Mac and Cheese
    Elizabeth Jordan-Flight of Jam Jar Kitchen smiling in her home kitchen while preparing a rhubarb dessert, wearing a cozy cream sweater and striped apron surrounded by baking ingredients.

    Hi, I'm Elizabeth!

    I’m a self-taught home cook, preserving enthusiast, and mama of two sharing approachable, flavor-packed recipes made with love. I believe food should be joyful, a little messy, and always worth gathering around.
    Welcome to my Jam Jar Kitchen. I’m so glad you’re here!

    • A steaming bowl of borscht with shredded beets, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprig of dill, as a spoon lifts a portion of the vibrant soup from the bowl.
      Borscht
    • A ramekin of classic Crème Brûlée topped with blackberries, raspberries, and mint sits on a plate, with a spoonful of silky custard resting beside it.
      Crème Brûlée
    • A slice of bread with carrot cake jam sits on a white plate next to a jar of jam and a spoon, with fresh carrots and more jam jars in the background.
      Carrot Cake Jam
    • A close-up of a spoon holding several garlic cloves in a bowl of oil, with more garlic cloves visible submerged in the oil, showcasing the rich texture of homemade garlic confit.
      Garlic Confit

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    • A flavorful Grilled Portobello mushroom Burger featuring a juicy portobello cap, roasted red pepper, red onion slices, and fresh leafy greens on a toasted bun.
      Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers
    • Three Strawberry & Lime White Chocolate Blondies, studded with white chocolate chunks and pieces of dried fruit, are stacked on parchment paper, with a lime wedge and scattered dried fruit pieces nearby.
      Strawberry & Lime White Chocolate Blondies
    • A bowl of fresh Pico de Gallo made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, surrounded by tortilla chips and garnished with cilantro.
      Fresh Pico de Gallo

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