I have become a True Believer in agave nectar. Given my tendency to become hypoglycemic, and my family history of type II diabetes, the potential in a delicious, low-glycemic index sweetener, particularly combined with whole grains and a very talented cook, just goes to my head! If you want to know what I mean, take a look at today’s review of Ania Catalano’s Baking with Agave Nectar! Make sure you take a peek at the slideshow at the bottom—I’ve included photos of the pies and cupcakes we made.

I also reviewed Rebecca York’s Ghost Moon this morning, but it didn’t fare as well. I find myself hoping she just felt uninspired when writing her latest, because I have a hard time reconciling what I read with the reported popularity of her books.

Tomorrow: my first cookware review in some time! But first…

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