I have a lot of cookbooks. It's very true. Of those books, I have my favorites. They are the ones I turn to when I need food in a pinch or know I can trust the outcome. Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson is among that group of favorites. Besides being British, having a wonderful vocabulary and elegance, she makes great food that people can relate to and take pleasure in. We eat to live, but we might as well enjoy it! I had some bananas that were only good for baked goods, so I skimmed through ... View the Post
It Happened in the Woods
It's completed. It's being edited. And edited some more. Though it's a short story, there is a lot of research and plot hole-eliminating that has to occur! Whew! Nevertheless, it's fun! The second installment in my short story series A Short Tale for a Stormy Night Series takes place on Mackinac Island! It's one of my favorite places in the United States! No cars! Lots of fudge! The inner wooded areas are so lush and peaceful-both calming and mysterious; I had to make it the setting for a ... View the Post
I’m Launching Out!
"Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have our tea first?" Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland That's how I feel with the whole adventure of this blog. It's both exciting and yet, a little intimidating at the same time. Nevertheless, excitement wins out and we shall launch forth on this journey! I am looking forward to posting several times per week and I have ideas bubbling and brewing in my head! This time of year is especially fun; it's a new school year, the weather changes to ... View the Post