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Chessboard Cake
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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The Queen’s Gambit Tranquilizer
She didn’t move, even though the girl behind her was pushing against her. “Where are the green ones?” “You don’t get them anymore,” Mr. Fergussen said. Beth stood on tiptoe and looked over the counter. There, behind Mr. Fergussen, stood the big glass jar, still a third full of green pills. There must have been hundreds of them in there, like tiny jellybeans. “There they are,” she said and pointed. “We’re getting rid of them,” he said. “It’s a new law. No more tranquilizers for kids.” Walter Tevis, The Queen’s Gambit Tweet Looking for a bit of tranquility during the Year That Shall Not Be Named?? If the never ending…
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The Queen’s Gambit Book Review ~ Chess Moves that Moved Me
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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Smoked Ricotta and Quail Egg Ravioli
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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One By One Avalanche Bars
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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Cozy Hot Cocoa
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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One By One Book Review ~ An Avalanche of Thrills
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. Written by Karin Slaughter Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Mystery Grant County GA, present time Kathleen Early 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…
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Screwdriver Orange Sticky Buns with Vodka Glaze
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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Blindsighted Book Review ~ A Slaughter on the Senses
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. Written by Rebecca Serle Romance Novel, Time Travel Fiction, Domestic Fiction New York City, present time Megan Hilty 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…
