Let me start off by introducing myself. I am Cookie. I am a midwesterner through and through.  I was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. I got my undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  I lived outside of Chicago, in the northern suburbs (yes I know the suburbs ain’t Chicago – I said outside of Chicago) for over a decade. I consider myself an avid traveler. I am a former expat. I lived in the Netherlands for couple of years.

It was during my time as an expat that became a pleasure reader (reading non-assigned books) again. I loved reading when I was younger. At some point I stopped reading for fun. During my time in Europe I started to really get into Podcast and Audiobooks. There was tons of train rides and exploring new cities, enjoying audio entertainment. I discovered I could listen to fiction Audiobooks (I had only listened to self help and personal finance books previously).

I started with Science Fiction – The Dune Series. Then I found the Dan Brown -Robert Langdon series. I even started the George R. R. Martin – A Song of Ice and Fire (Game and Throne) series ( I never finished).

Then I discovered Fantasy  – Romance fantasy in particular. I started with vampires, the Black Dagger Brotherhood then Sookie Stackhouse. I then found time traveling highlander Druids. Now I read/listen to mostly romance – scifi, fantasy and contemporary – not a big fan of young adult, historicals, or Suspense.

So what is the BBW Podcast?

I wanted to discuss books with friends. I was thinking a broadcasted book club. And although I have never been a member of a bookclub, I knew they often involved food and wine. Which led me to Books, Bacon, and Wine.

Each episode I hope to discuss a book, share a bacon recipe and pair a wine.

What kinds of books will we discuss?

I don’t want to limit the genre. I am open to fiction, romance, travel, personal care, biographies, cookbooks….just about anything (probably not instruction manual – but hey if it is to something good, I’m open)

What will the first book be?

Should choose I book I love to share or discover a new book with a guest?

I guess I have to decide before the first episode.