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Tea and Berry Scones
Why have I always thought of scones as dry, crumbly, tasteless things that 18th century lords and ladies ate in their stuffy parlors? Goodness, these things are actually heavenly!! As a nod to all the tea times in Pride and Prejudice, I was inspired to make a tea glaze to drizzle over these scrumptious scones. Warm, soft and bursting with berries, they are a tea drinkers delight. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google “By tea-time, however, the dose had been enough, and Mr. Bennet was glad to take his guest into the drawing-room again, and, when tea was…
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Linzer Playing Card Cookies
Fun and delicious, these cookies are the perfect afternoon dessert. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google pretty and delicious card inspired cookies for your afternoon game “Elizabeth, who had a letter to write, went into the breakfast room for that purpose soon after tea; for as the others were all going to sit down to cards, she could not be wanted to counteract her mother’s schemes.” Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice Tweet If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen here from Amazon or you…
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Pride and Prejudice Herb Garden Tea Sandwiches
These delicate little sandwiches are inspired by all the lovely tea and garden scenes in Jane Austen’s classic novel. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google delicate and light, perfect for high tea. “…Mr. Collins invited them to take a stroll in the garden, which was large and well laid out, and to the cultivation of which he attended himself. To work in this garden was one of his most respectable pleasures;” Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice Tweet If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy Pride and Prejudice by Jane…
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Heart Bones Book Review ~ Unbreakable Young Love
I am a Colleen Hoover fan! Her books always entertain me and most often leave me in either awe or tears. Colleen Hoover (CoHo) Romance Novel, Domestic Fiction Texas, 2015 Angela Goethals Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review Heart Bones 3/5 Beyah has survived her her whole life but this summer, she’s going to start living. It’s just so easy to read a Colleen Hoover novel. The writing is always free flowing and simple to understand. The characters have such depth! It’s easy to connect with Beyah and sympathize with her- though I highly doubt…
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Linzer Heart Cookies
These English tea cookies are adorable and a great base for so many flavors and shapes. Originating in Austria, the oldest known recipe was found in 1653. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google pretty and delicious heart shaped cookies for your loved ones! 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 Tweet If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy Heart Bones…
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Oreo Cheesecake
This cheesecake is as delicious as it is beautiful! Filled with Oreos, topped with strawberry roses and sitting on a thick Oreo crust, it’s a perfect and decadent dessert for a romantic night in. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google “I severed the end of my cheesecake. “This one’s different, Syl. If I pull this off, I could become the next big name in the business.” “Whatever you do, make it quick. Let’s bury this one and move on to the next.” Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan is Killing It Tweet gorgeous and delicious If you like this recipe,…
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Finlay Donovan is Killing It ~ A Hilarious Hit Gone Awry
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Elle Cosimano Humor, Mystery Arlington, VA, present time Angela Dawe Book Review Finlay Donovan is Killing It 3.6/5 Struggling single mom Finlay Donovan gets mistaken for a hit woman. All hell breaks loose in fantastic hilarity. As a constantly sticky mom of toddlers, I identified with Finley Donovan from the very first sentence of the book. Fortunately, that’s where our similarities ended. She goes on to make colossally horrible decisions but instead of detracting from the story, they enhanced the ensuing circus of events. There were some glaringly unbelievable elements, especially…
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Chocolate, Champagne, Coffee and Raspberry Macarons
Yes, macarons are a particular dessert to make. They can be finicky but you can do it! They are so delicious and fresh when made at home. Here I have two basic macaron recipes: vanilla and chocolate. With these, the macaron flavors are limitless! Just finish with your filling of choice. Below, I have four fillings to get you started: chocolate, champagne, raspberry and coffee. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google with this base, the colors and filling flavors are unlimited!! with this base, the filling flavors are unlimited!! Chocolate “Addie has discovered chocolate. Harder to come by…
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Little Pink Umbrella Champagne Cocktail
Fun, pink and bubbly, this is a lovely afternoon cocktail, rainy day or not. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Pink, fun and bubbly! If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue here from Amazon or you can also choose to support local bookstores by purchasing it from Bookshop although I highly recommend listening to this book! You can buy the audio version at Libro.fm here. The Invisible Life of Addie Larue ~ An Ethereal Pleasure
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The Invisible Life of Addie Larue Book Review ~ An Ethereal Pleasure
Stop reading this and go get the book! VE Schwab Fantasy, Historical Fiction Paris, NY, 1714-2016 Julia Whelan Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue 5/5 Addie LaRue is desperate to escape her dismal future. So desperate that she prays to the gods after dark despite being warned never to do so. She makes a deal with a dark god for immortality. In exchange, she is forgotten by everyone she ever meets the moment she is out of their sight. Until…. I remember you. After 300 years of being forgotten, Addie…
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Firefly Lane BFF Garden Party
Is there anything sweeter than friendship? The unconditional love of someone who will always have your back is tough to beat. These treats may come close, especially after a few Girl’s Day Margaritas! Grab your fluffiest pillows, a rug and head outside for a lovely garden party. Too cold? Even better. Move some furniture and create a cozy corner- preferably near the television so that you can tune in Firefly Lane on Netflix. (Out February 3, 2021!) Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Need a reason to get the girls together? I’ve got everything you need…
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Girl’s Day Pink Lemonade Margaritas
Perfectly pink and sweet, these margaritas for señoritas are great for girl’s day out! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Pretty and pink, these strawberry lemonade margaritas are perfect for a friendly celebration! “What would I do without you, Tully?” Tully put an arm around her. “Thankfully you’ll never have to know. Come on, I’m making margaritas.” Kristin Hannah, Firefly Lane Tweet Novel Cocktails Cocktails with a Literary Twist. 21+ to enter. Click Here If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy Firefly Lane here from Amazon or you can also…
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Cotton Candy Cupcakes
Easy and oh so sweet, these are fun cupcakes to make. Loved by kids of all ages, these are especially great for carnival or fair themed parties. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google This white cake is as light as air and tastes so fresh! “She wanted a real life, not this perfect, glittery cotton candy one she’d created for herself. But she had no real idea how to go about starting over at her age.” Kristin Hannah, Firefly Lane Tweet If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy Firefly…
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Hard Candy Apples
These were actually so much easier to make than I thought they would be. The hardest part was getting the wax off of the apples! “Kate tried then to think of a response that would steer the conversation away from her best friend, maybe even reveal her own passionate side, but who was she kidding? She had no passionate side. Tully was candy-apple-red silk; Kate was beige cotton.” Kristin Hannah, Firefly Lane Tweet Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Pretty and tasty, these are not your typical red candy apples. If you like this recipe, check out the…
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Easy Sugar Cookies
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Sweet and simple, these cookies are the perfect base for all of your creativity! “For a split second her daughter looked like a little girl again, her dark eyes wide with hope, her “lips curving into a hesitant smile. Years’ worth of parties were between them now, a net of shared memories. “Of course,” Kate said. “I love those cookies.” Kristin Hannah, Firefly Lane Tweet If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy Firefly Lane here from Amazon or you can also choose…
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Firefly Lane Book Review ~ Best Friends Forever
This book broke me as per usual with the talented Kristin Hannah. I can only hope the sequel, Fly Away will put me back together. Kristin Hannah general fiction, domestic fiction Seattle, WA 1970s-2000s Susan Eriksen Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review Firefly Lane 4.8/5 Firefly Lane is a heartfelt book about the journey of life long friends Tully and Kate. Despite their drastically different personalities, they develop this bond as teenage girls that takes them through college life, love lives, careers, marriage, kids and just the hardships of life. I felt an instant bond to…
