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  • Appetizers,  Dinner,  Recipe

    Chicken and Blue Cheese Sliders

    March 29, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Pickles, blue cheese and crispy chicken is an unbeatable combination! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Recipes inspired by The Midnight Library “I have met others like us,’ Hugo said. ‘You see, I have been in the in-between state for a long time. I have encountered a few other sliders. That’s what I call them. Us. We are sliders. We have a root life in which we are lying somewhere, unconscious, suspended between life and death, and then we arrive in a place. And it is always something different. A library, a video store, an art gallery, a…

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  • Appetizers,  Breakfast,  Dinner,  Recipe

    Fried Egg and Prosciutto Slider

    March 29, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Salty prosciutto and a peppered fried egg on a sweet Hawaiian bun. This slider is quick and delicious! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Recipes inspired by The Midnight Library “I have met others like us,’ Hugo said. ‘You see, I have been in the in-between state for a long time. I have encountered a few other sliders. That’s what I call them. Us. We are sliders. We have a root life in which we are lying somewhere, unconscious, suspended between life and death, and then we arrive in a place. And it is always something different. A…

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    Brooklyn Lox and Cream Cheese Bagel Balls

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    February 17, 2020

    Dirty Martini Flatbread

    February 18, 2020
  • Appetizers,  Dinner,  Recipe

    Grilled Cheese and Mushroom Sliders

    March 29, 2021 / 2 Comments

    This is the perfect vegetarian slider- melted gruyere cheese and sautéed mushrooms.  Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google This dish was inspired by The Midnight Library “I have met others like us,’ Hugo said. ‘You see, I have been in the in-between state for a long time. I have encountered a few other sliders. That’s what I call them. Us. We are sliders. We have a root life in which we are lying somewhere, unconscious, suspended between life and death, and then we arrive in a place. And it is always something different. A library, a video store,…

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    Pulled Pork Sliders

    March 29, 2021

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    September 30, 2020

    Roasted Salsa

    September 14, 2020
  • Appetizers,  Dinner,  Recipe

    Pulled Pork Sliders

    March 29, 2021 / 0 Comments

    My friend Nick has always made this coleslaw and it’s a family  favorite! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google inspired by Matt Haig's book, The Midnight Library “I have met others like us,’ Hugo said. ‘You see, I have been in the in-between state for a long time. I have encountered a few other sliders. That’s what I call them. Us. We are sliders. We have a root life in which we are lying somewhere, unconscious, suspended between life and death, and then we arrive in a place. And it is always something different. A library, a video…

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    Roasted Salsa

    September 14, 2020

    Tate’s Spicy Sausage Balls

    February 17, 2020

    Fried Egg and Prosciutto Slider

    March 29, 2021
  • Book Review

    The Midnight Library Book Review ~ A Book Club Gem

    March 28, 2021 / 0 Comments

    I highly recommend this to all book clubs. I’m so glad that I read this book with a group of people with whom I could discuss some heavy topics.  Matt Haig Fantasy, Adult Fiction UK and beyond, present time Carey Mulligan Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review The Midnight Library  4.5/5 What if you could go through a library in which each book was a different one of your lives? Each one a reflection of different choices you make on a daily basis?  Nora wakes up in a library of possibilities. I found The Midnight…

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  • Creative

    The Queen’s Gambit Book Club Theme Party

    March 25, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Book club or no- this party is classy and elegant, just like our main character Beth.  Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Party Decor A Hunter green velvet runner accented with a centerpiece made of matte black liquor bottles and white pillar candles create the feel for this classy chess backdrop. Previous Next empty wine or liquor bottles chess bottle stoppers dark green velvet runner dark green napkins white pillar candles Harlequin placemats black and gold party plates tiered serving platter stemless wine glasses Recipes Chessboard Cake The Tranquilizer Mexican Bean Dip Cups French Onion Soup Crostini Russian…

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  • Appetizers,  Recipe,  Uncategorized

    Lamb Bites with Potato Crostini

    March 19, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Everything you love about lamb in one perfect bite! Mint, cumin, garlic and lamb top a crispy potato slice. Finish it all off with the best Greek sauce I’ve ever tasted, courtesy of my name twin Jenni over at whipandwander.com, and you have an appetizer fit for any occasion! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google These tasty gourmet meatballs make the best appetizers! Click here to get Whip and Wander’s Whipped Feta Recipe! “Instead, I do what I do best, and start preparing the roast lamb for dinner. There is something heartwarming about a roast dinner and we…

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  • Dessert,  Recipe

    Potato Chip Brownies

    March 19, 2021 / 0 Comments

    these brownies are the perfect late night drinking buddy. Potato chips hit the salty notes and the brownies provide a rich, sweet base. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Salty and sweet, these are a dangerous late night drinking buddy. “She sees the reluctance on my face and grins. “Come on, Lou. It’s a special occasion. You’ve excelled yourself. Snogged your new married boss. This is genius. I should get someone to write the film. I could play you.” “Good,” I say. “I’ll need the money when I’m fired.” I can’t fight Sophie, and I don’t want to,…

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  • Book Review

    Behind Her Eyes Book Review ~ An Unlikely Story

    March 19, 2021 / 0 Comments

    This book turned Netflix series is a fun escape from reality but don’t expect Behind Her Eyes to be a believable ride. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Sarah Pinborough Thriller, Psychological Thriller London, present day Anna Bentinck, Josie Dunn, Bea Holland, Huw Parmenter Book Review Behind Her Eyes  3/5 Single mom Louise is having an affair with her new boss who is decidedly married. Then she becomes close friends with his wife. But she’s not the crazy one. BHE is fast paced and I was immediately drawn in. I found the story a bit confusing at first…

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  • Dessert,  Recipe

    Vanilla Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

    March 12, 2021 / 0 Comments

    These cookies are just like mom’s, soft and chewy with the added texture of walnuts and a hint of vanilla flavoring.  Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google your basic chocolate chip cookies with a hint of vanilla flavoring and the added texture of walnuts … dang, I must have forgotten it. Some would say, Skip it. Go home. Fools. You can’t bake a decent cookie without gobs of vanilla extract. Kraya makes cookies every Saturday. Today is Saturday and there is no way I’m missing another cookie-Saturday.” Vince Taplin, Alex Six Tweet If you like this recipe, check…

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  • Beverage,  Recipe

    Vanilla Piña Colada

    March 12, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Cold and refreshing this icy cocktail is perfect for reading on the beach- or in a patch of sunlight.  Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google the perfect beach read companion Vanilla Piña Colada I looked at the bottle of vanilla on the table, standing in glory because the hands of an angel held it. Touched by a god no more than 25 minutes ago. A god! I can hardly touch it. I could feel him on the label. Sense his pheromones. His every fiber was so close I could taste him. His DNA is fresh here. Vince Taplin,…

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  • Book Review

    Alex Six Book Review- Fast, Thrilling and Creatively Warped

    March 11, 2021 / 0 Comments

    I read/listened to this book in a day- I just could not stop reading. I was completely drawn into the psychosis of Alex Six. I walked through my day in a daze as I listened to my earbud, hidden under a lock of hair lest my children noticed and demanded my full attention which I was not prepared to give while Taplin’s tale remained undone in my mind. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Vince Taplin Thriller, Psychological Suspense Minnesota, present time Peter Berkrot Book Review Alex Six  4.4/5 Vick has a stalker. But not just any…

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✨April’s #BookstoFilmsBookClub pick is Shadow ✨April’s #BookstoFilmsBookClub pick is Shadow and Bone! I’m so excited for this one!! ⠀
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Two posts today! I just have so much to share this Two posts today! I just have so much to share this week ✨ (including another giveaway with 4 winners...)⠀
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Let’s talk The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah ~ I loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⠀
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The story of Elsa was so easy to soak in. I love historical fiction and became totally immersed into the Great Depression and dusty winds. It is a heart wrenching and beautiful telling of an historical event and yet it felt present. Close. Like I could easily have been there with Elsa. This span of 90 years drops away because, as always, Hannah makes 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒 the story. ⠀
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Lavender plays such a subtle but powerful role in The Four Winds. It’s the scent of clean sheets and Elsa’s mother. It’s the color of a soft baby blanket and the sky at dawn. It’s the homemade soap that the Martinelli’s made and sold to survive. Hannah expertly wove the sweet significance of lavender throughout her book and I knew that I had to embrace it. ⠀
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✨book bag✨ This week’s books: THRILLERS! Gi ✨book bag✨

This week’s books: THRILLERS! Give me all of the thrillers 🖤

Mini Review ~ Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson 
Weird. Props for original content served in 1970s horror movie style. 

Question: do you break your TBR down into genres? 

(I do because I’m such a ✨mood✨ reader)

Also: Favorite new author alert 🚨🚨🚨 if you love thrillers and have yet to pick up a @louisalunawriter book you definitely need to check them out! Pictures here: Two Girls Down and The Janes. I’m 6 chapters in to the first book and wow. Just wow. 

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✨ now debuting ✨ my Avengers bookshelf..... ✨ now debuting ✨
my Avengers bookshelf..... 

My 7 year old so kindly pointed out that my beautiful modern bookshelf looks exactly like the Avengers symbol. 😂🤦‍♀️

I’m embracing it. 💫
And showcasing some SUPER future giveaways that will be hitting my feed in April. 

See any books you want to get your hands on??
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📚 it’s GIVEAWAY time!! 📚 ⠀
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I read The Midnight Library back in November with the #sandstosummitbookclub ⠀
I’m not sure why I haven’t gotten around to posting this (observe: Christmas tree in the background 😂) but I’m so glad I waited! There has been a rush of #midnightlibrary posts this week from some of my #bookstagram favorites (check out my stories!)⠀
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“𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘴,’ 𝘏𝘶𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥. ‘𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦, 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯-𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. 𝘜𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴, 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘈 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘺, 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘰, 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 . . .”⠀
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🔹Pulled Pork and Coleslaw⠀
🔹🔹Grilled Cheese and Mushroom ⠀
🔹🔹🔹Fried Egg and Prosciutto ⠀
🔹🔹🔹🔹Chicken and Blue Cheese⠀
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Now for the fun part!!⠀
🔷GIVEAWAY!!🔷 ⠀
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Prize: ⠀
One copy each of The Midnight Library to FOUR WINNERS! ⠀
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Open 3/29 - 4/3⠀
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Thanks for all of your support and good luck!!
✨ it’s all fun and games until review time. 😂

How many backlogged book reviews do you have?

✨ this gorgeous wreath was made by the talented @booksandetcetera 

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✨ today I’m reading Pretty Things from my #bac ✨ today I’m reading Pretty Things from my #backlistbooks 

Julia Whelan was the tipping point to choosing this book over a handful of other thrillers. She is my hands down favorite narrator!

Also, how was I unaware that Investigation Discovery had a book club?!? 

Do you like true crime tv along with your thrillers? 

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#tbt🔙📸 What is more spring than spring rol #tbt🔙📸 

What is more spring than spring rolls? 💐 

I loved this book 💗 it was a sweet, funny read with depth. 

Check out my stories for more #throwback spring book recipes ✨

Do you have a traditional Easter food?

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