Hey there, I’m Dara and I’m so glad you’re here! I began this book blog, peonies and bees, back in 2015 because I spend an absurd amount of time reading books and I absolutely love talking about my latest read. And honestly, isn’t the internet the best place to babble on about books?
Honest reviews are kind of my thing. In fact, I have an entire series dedicated to overrated / hyped up books. I’m always in the middle of at least two books. And when I find a book that is impossible to put down, or inspires me, I’m going to tell you all about it here, or my podcast, The Raw and The Cooked. Multi-generational family dramas are my favorite genre, though I’m very drawn to murder plots.
I will read a book about literally any subject matter, so long as the story is written in a compelling and captivating way.
Annnnnd a bit about me… outside of this blog I’m a private chef turned cooking instructor, and sometimes (rarely) edit my food blog. I’m a happily married, stay at home mom to four kids six and under, plus one feisty orange cat, living in St. Louis, Missouri. I also run a weekly podcast called the raw and the cooked.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE AND READING ALONG!
I’m always happy to connect, so reach out if you want to say hi, or have any book recommendations! – daraboxer@protonmail.com