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  • Dessert,  Recipe

    Chessboard Cake

    November 20, 2020 / 2 Comments

    This cake is a stunning centerpiece for any dessert table. The chessboard pattern will impress even the most calculating connoisseur. I love challenging myself to find and conquer difficult recipes. After a trio of tries I can finally ‘check’ this one off of my list.  Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Previous Next He stared at her. “You should be upstairs with the others.” She looked at him levelly; something about this man and the steadiness with which he played his mysterious game helped her to hold tightly to what she wanted. “I don’t want to be with…

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  • Beverage,  Recipe

    The Queen’s Gambit Tranquilizer

    November 18, 2020 / 0 Comments

    What are those little green pills?

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  • Book Review

    The Queen’s Gambit Book Review ~ Chess Moves that Moved Me

    November 17, 2020 / 1 Comment

    I must admit, when my husband suggested this as our next Netflix binge I was iffy at best. An entire series on chess? How completely boring, I so wrongly thought! This series was so fascinating that as soon as I realized it was based on a book by Walter Tevis I had to read it! The book did not disappoint.  Written by Walter Tevis Coming of Age, General Fiction Kentucky and beyond, 1960s N/A Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review The Queen’s Gambit  5/5 An orphaned girl glows up to become a shark in the…

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  • Dinner,  Recipe

    Smoked Ricotta and Quail Egg Ravioli

    November 14, 2020 / 1 Comment

    There is nothing like the taste of a homemade pasta- talk about comfort food! Fill that pasta with the deep flavor of smoked cheese nesting tiny golden egg yolks and we are talking next level! I’ve got amuse-bouches.” Danny ticks the courses off on his fingers. “Then the truffled soup for starter. Then venison haunch for the carnies and mushroom ravioli for the veggies. Then créme brûlée for dessert. And then the cheese. Ruth Ware, One by One Tweet Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google There is nothing like the taste of a homemade pasta- talk about comfort…

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  • Dessert,  Recipe

    One By One Avalanche Bars

    November 12, 2020 / 0 Comments

    One by One had me hooked on the food front within 20 short minutes. The delectable gourmet food that chef Danny kept rolling out was palatably enticing. Don’t worry- I have a scrumptious dish in the works but I wanted to throw the obvious recipe out as well. Avalanche Bars are quick, easy and gratifying. And the perfect compliment to this thrilling read. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google At first it is just a noise, and then I feel the ground begin to shake, like an earthquake. I turn to look out the window. I see what…

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  • Beverage,  Dessert,  Recipe

    Cozy Hot Cocoa

    November 12, 2020 / 3 Comments

    I make this single cup of cocoa bliss when I just need a special treat. Don’t forget to add two important ingredients: a cozy blanket and a good book! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google sweet and cozy with a touch of spice, this hot cocoa will warm your heart. Do you like this recipe? Check out the book that inspired it! You can purchase the book here from Amazon or you can also help local bookstores by purchasing it from either Bookshop or Librofm.  One By One Book Review ~ An Avalanche of Thrills

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  • Book Review

    One By One Book Review ~ An Avalanche of Thrills

    November 10, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Ruth Ware has done it again. One by One is a thrilling read, cover to cover. Three of her five previous psychological thriller novels are heading to the screen and I’m hoping One By One will be joining them.   Ruth Ware Thriller, Psychological Thriller French Alps Imogen Church Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review One By One  4.5/5 Ten music industry “friends” are trapped in a luxury ski chalet in the French Alps. This Whodunnit is filled with an avalanche, murder, music and gourmet food. I’m going to suggest this as my next “book journey”…

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  • Breakfast,  Dessert,  Recipe

    Screwdriver Orange Sticky Buns with Vodka Glaze

    November 5, 2020 / 0 Comments

    There wasn’t a lot of food suggested in Blindsighted but I love a challenge. As soon as I read the screwdriver quote, I knew that I would somehow be incorporating vodka, orange juice and a southern breakfast dish. Pecan sticky buns make me think of Georgia. And so, voila- Screwdriver Sticky Buns. I literally had to slap my husband’s hand away from the steaming bun to get this picture. He took one bite and declared this a Christmas morning tradition.  Out of the blue, Sara said, “I want a screwdriver.” Jeffrey frowned at this but he walked over to his toolbox and rummaged around. “Phillips?” “No, a drink,” Sara answered.…

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  • Book Review

    Blindsighted Book Review ~ A Slaughter on the Senses

    November 5, 2020 / 0 Comments

    This book is a thriller in every sense of the word. Psychological, crime, mystery and a splash of medical thrown in for good fun. Do you ever wonder about the psyche of writers who can seamlessly create a horrifyingly real fictional account?? Just me? Ok. Well whatever it is, Karin Slaughter has a gift. I will be reading the entire Grant County series.  Karin Slaughter Thriller, Psychological Thriller Grant County, GA Kathleen Early Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review Blindsighted  4.3/5 Small town pediatrician/coroner Sara Linton starts finding women who have been terrorized and left…

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Hey friends! Who’s excited for BEARTOWN tonight? Hey friends! Who’s excited for BEARTOWN tonight?? 🐻 ⠀
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If you need something to warm you up while you watch, may I suggest my Blazing Cherry Blossom? ⠀
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Created just for BEARTOWN, this cherry elderberry cocktail will heat you from the belly out.⠀
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“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮. 𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙯𝙚𝙣 𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦.”⠀
“𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘮.”⠀
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A new day. A new book. A new adventure. ✈️ ⠀ A new day. A new book. A new adventure. ✈️ ⠀
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My husband and I met for a blind date 12 years ago today after connecting on match.com. We’ve been inseparable ever since. One marriage, three children and countless adventures later, here we are. I’m so very grateful I found my guy ❤️ ⠀
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I’m excited to dive into The Four Winds. I’m torn between reading this gorgeous physical book or listening to my favorite narrator, @JuliaWhelan  tell the story. ⠀
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How could I dare to review P&P? Instead, I will cr How could I dare to review P&P? Instead, I will create food. I’m much more comfortable going that route. ⠀
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for all of the tea scenes:⠀
BERRY SCONES with an EARL GREY GLAZE ⠀
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for all of the garden strolls:⠀
HERB GARDEN TEA SANDWICHES ⠀
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for all of the whist games:⠀
LINZER PLAYING CARD COOKIES ⠀
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. So romantic 💗 Pride and Prejudice was the per .
So romantic 💗 Pride and Prejudice was the perfect book to read over Valentine’s! 

Which Jane Austen novel should I read next??

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🏠🖤 ⠀ Where’s your favorite place to read 🏠🖤 ⠀
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If I can’t be outside, this is my reading room. It’s a whole mood. ⠀
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Also- I’m reading The Water Dancer for a Buddy Read that @alysiareads is hosting.  One, I am in awe of this beautifully written book. Two, I have shared some book related nerdy facts in my stories if any fans of the book are interested 🤓💕⠀
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💕⠀ Linzer Heart Cookies for Heart Bones by Co 💕⠀
Linzer Heart Cookies for Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover⠀
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“𝘏𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬?”⠀
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀⠀
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❤️ I make everything heart shaped 😁⠀
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💕⠀ This week’s books: Heart Bones by the on 💕⠀
This week’s books: Heart Bones by the one and only CoHo ❤️ and P&P. It’s my first time reading Jane Austen and I am enthralled. ⠀
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💕 So every February 1st I put one heart on each 💕
So every February 1st I put one heart on each of my kid’s doors saying one thing I love about them. I do this everyday leading up to Valentine’s Day. This year I came upstairs to some love on my own door. My heart has never been so full! ❤️❤️❤️

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