Knights of Black Swan Next Generation, Book 2
by Victoria Danann
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
THE BIKER'S BROTHER by Victoria Danann
Sons of Sanctuary MC series, book 2
by Victoria Danann
Monday, December 26, 2016
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Friday, December 23, 2016
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
In order to save a little money I decided to try an at home hair color kit. Never having done it before I invited a couple of my close friends over and we had a "ladies" night which included my daughter too. So I decided to make Stuffed Mushrooms!
I love Stuffed Mushrooms but the kids believe that they don't like mushrooms so I never would get a chance to make them. I was pretty pumped to give this basic recipe a shot and see how they would turn out!
Yummy!!
This recipe is so basic but the mushrooms were so unbelievably good. It really made me miss them and I think the kids and I will definitely have to schedule in an appie night for the holidays!
As I read the recipe now I realize that I used way too much onion but it still tasted really good and next time I will use less. The only thing I didn't use was onion powder as I didn't have any but it was definitely a good thing seeing how much actual onion I used.
I would definitely make these again but as you know I will try another recipe first!
You can find the recipe here: http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/stuffed-mushrooms/
I love Stuffed Mushrooms but the kids believe that they don't like mushrooms so I never would get a chance to make them. I was pretty pumped to give this basic recipe a shot and see how they would turn out!
Yummy!!
This recipe is so basic but the mushrooms were so unbelievably good. It really made me miss them and I think the kids and I will definitely have to schedule in an appie night for the holidays!
As I read the recipe now I realize that I used way too much onion but it still tasted really good and next time I will use less. The only thing I didn't use was onion powder as I didn't have any but it was definitely a good thing seeing how much actual onion I used.
I would definitely make these again but as you know I will try another recipe first!
You can find the recipe here: http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/stuffed-mushrooms/
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
Podcast!!
Ever wondered about the personalities behind your favorite books? Victoria Danann's new podcast with Riley J. Ford has an incredible lineup of authors booked through January. No question is out of bounds. Check it out!
THIS WEEK'S BEST SELLING AUTHOR...
JULIA KENT!
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Julia Kent turned to writing contemporary romance after deciding that life is too short not to have fun. She writes romantic comedy with an edge, and new adult books that push contemporary boundaries. From billionaires to BBWs to rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every book she writes, but unlike Trevor from Random Acts of Crazy, she has never kissed a chicken.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
A WITCH'S HOLIDAY WEDDING by Tena Stetler
The Lobster Cove series
by Tena Stetler
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Monday, December 12, 2016
THE BIKER'S BROTHER by Victoria Danann
Sons of Sanctuary MC series, book 2
by Victoria Danann
by Victoria Danann
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Smothered Chile Colorado Burritos (Crock-Pot)
Now that we have begun the crazy busy season I have come to rely on the crock pot once a week. Sometimes it works and other times it doesn't. I sometimes forget which day of the week I am even on so sometimes groceries don't get bought in time, etc.
I find it can be a difficult chore to find food that pleases all three of us. My son will generally eat anything but as you know the daughter is the picky one. My son loves Mexican food so I decided to give this one a try.
Cooking the meat in the slow cooker was awesome and it came out so tender! I did find that this one takes longer with having to cook it in the oven after you assemble everything so don't make this one on a day where you don't have time.
Now one huge problem I had was that I couldn't find enchilada sauce so instead I used a combination of taco sauce and salsa. I don't know what the difference would have been but next time I would find a recipe for enchilada sauce and use that instead. I did use the refried beans from a can as I was short on time but I would definitely love to try making them from scratch at some point.
My son loved them and my daughter thought they were ok. I used a healthy wrap that was full of fiber so that would also affect the taste a little!
Definitely good and I would make them again! You can find the recipe here: http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/08/smothered-chile-colorado-burritos-crock-pot/
I find it can be a difficult chore to find food that pleases all three of us. My son will generally eat anything but as you know the daughter is the picky one. My son loves Mexican food so I decided to give this one a try.
Cooking the meat in the slow cooker was awesome and it came out so tender! I did find that this one takes longer with having to cook it in the oven after you assemble everything so don't make this one on a day where you don't have time.
Now one huge problem I had was that I couldn't find enchilada sauce so instead I used a combination of taco sauce and salsa. I don't know what the difference would have been but next time I would find a recipe for enchilada sauce and use that instead. I did use the refried beans from a can as I was short on time but I would definitely love to try making them from scratch at some point.
My son loved them and my daughter thought they were ok. I used a healthy wrap that was full of fiber so that would also affect the taste a little!
Definitely good and I would make them again! You can find the recipe here: http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/08/smothered-chile-colorado-burritos-crock-pot/
Saturday, December 10, 2016
JOURNEY TO DAWN: step one breathe by Reily Garrett
by Reily Garrett
Friday, December 9, 2016
Podcast Time!
Ever wondered about the personalities behind your favorite books? Victoria Danann's new podcast with Riley J. Ford has an incredible lineup of authors booked through January. No question is out of bounds. Check it out!
THIS WEEK'S BEST SELLING AUTHOR...
FAITH ANDREWS!
Hi there and welcome! I’m Faith Andrews and I’m known for writing relatable romance that’s guaranteed to give you all the feels.
I came out onto the indie author scene in 2013 with my debut novel Man of My Dreams and kind of hit the ground running. Writing has always been a passion, as well as being a mommy to my two beautiful and wild young daughters. As a creatively inspired stay-at-home mom and avid reader, I tried my hand at a lifelong dream and the rest, my friends, is history.
I live right outside of New York City with my husband, two daughters, and a furry Yorkie son named Rocco Giovanni. When I’m not belting out a Mumford & Sons tune or busy running ragged as a dance mom, my nose is stuck in a book or I’m sitting behind the laptop, creating my next colorful daydream. Coffee addict, lover of wine and cheese, and sucker for concerts and Netflix, I truly believe in love at first sight and happily ever after.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
A MAGICAL HIGHLAND SOLSTICE by Mary Morgan
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara
I really had high hopes for this one! Neither of my kids are huge shrimp lovers and I thought that maybe if I made something so good and that included bacon that I'd be able to convince them.
Unfortunately it didn't really work out that way. The pasta was good but I found that the shrimp really didn't absorb the flavour of the bacon grease and therefore tasted too shrimpy. The kids were not sold on it. I think I would have preferred cooking it in lemon butter or something that would have just changed the flavour a little more to convince them.
I didn't mind the pasta and found it was relatively easy to make. I think I should have used a more finely grated Parmesan cheese as mine had some pretty large pieces which definitely made it harder to stir up.
I think if I made it again I would make the small changes but overall it was good but definitely not as good as the last Carbonara that I made.
You can find the recipe here: http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48682/shrimp-spaghetti-carbonara-recipe/?mag=del&list=nl_dnl_news&src=nl&date=081416
Unfortunately it didn't really work out that way. The pasta was good but I found that the shrimp really didn't absorb the flavour of the bacon grease and therefore tasted too shrimpy. The kids were not sold on it. I think I would have preferred cooking it in lemon butter or something that would have just changed the flavour a little more to convince them.
I didn't mind the pasta and found it was relatively easy to make. I think I should have used a more finely grated Parmesan cheese as mine had some pretty large pieces which definitely made it harder to stir up.
I think if I made it again I would make the small changes but overall it was good but definitely not as good as the last Carbonara that I made.
You can find the recipe here: http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48682/shrimp-spaghetti-carbonara-recipe/?mag=del&list=nl_dnl_news&src=nl&date=081416
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Friday, December 2, 2016
Thursday, December 1, 2016
My review of Keep Me Warm by Jude Ouvrard
One year ago Adele Gordon lost her world when her husband and son died in a fire. Mentally and emotionally she has had a hard time moving on but she has found a job cleaning hotel rooms and is getting through each day. When a guest gives her a tip of $100 to make time for herself she does just that and realizes how much that small gesture meant to her.
When Mason Wilcher gets food poisoning Adele helps him out and he tells her that he hopes that one day she will realize that she deserves to be happy. As the two form an unlikely friendship, will Adele allow herself to be happy or will the guilt she has to that night prevent her from moving on?
I thought this was a very beautiful story about finding that purpose and reason to live fully after you have lost those you love. For Adele she had so much guilt with being out the night of the fire and I believe a huge part of her believed that she should have died in the fire as well.
The small gesture of receiving $100 was so big for Adele as she never had enough money to treat herself and it really made a huge impact on her. As her friendship with Mason grows she learns to let him in and to live in the moment and not be worried about losing him in the future.
I really loved the message of the book in that there can be happiness again when we give ourselves the chance to let love in.
4.5 Stars
When Mason Wilcher gets food poisoning Adele helps him out and he tells her that he hopes that one day she will realize that she deserves to be happy. As the two form an unlikely friendship, will Adele allow herself to be happy or will the guilt she has to that night prevent her from moving on?
I thought this was a very beautiful story about finding that purpose and reason to live fully after you have lost those you love. For Adele she had so much guilt with being out the night of the fire and I believe a huge part of her believed that she should have died in the fire as well.
The small gesture of receiving $100 was so big for Adele as she never had enough money to treat herself and it really made a huge impact on her. As her friendship with Mason grows she learns to let him in and to live in the moment and not be worried about losing him in the future.
I really loved the message of the book in that there can be happiness again when we give ourselves the chance to let love in.
4.5 Stars
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
PRETTY THINGS by Diane Rinella
Monday, November 28, 2016
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Perfect BLT Sandwich
I love bacon. I think we have been over this before but I love BLT's as they have bacon, lettuce and mayo - my faves!
So I have been trying to scheudle sandwiches in the rotation as I love them and they can be super easy when needed. So of course when I saw this recipe I had to give it at try. But of course I couldn't find basil at the store and then none of us eat tomatoes so the recipe began to change.
I also added cheese to my sandwich as well as to me that makes a sandwich even better!
I have included the instructions for the perfect bacon that I used before as it is complete perfection: http://thepioneerwoman.com/food-and-friends/how-to-cook-bacon-in-the-oven/
Then here is the link to the recipe that I began to use until I couldn't due to lack of ingredients and some personal alterations. I would like to try it again with basil as that sounds good!!
http://www.marthastewart.com/951399/perfect-blt-sandwich
Totally yum!!
So I have been trying to scheudle sandwiches in the rotation as I love them and they can be super easy when needed. So of course when I saw this recipe I had to give it at try. But of course I couldn't find basil at the store and then none of us eat tomatoes so the recipe began to change.
I also added cheese to my sandwich as well as to me that makes a sandwich even better!
I have included the instructions for the perfect bacon that I used before as it is complete perfection: http://thepioneerwoman.com/food-and-friends/how-to-cook-bacon-in-the-oven/
Then here is the link to the recipe that I began to use until I couldn't due to lack of ingredients and some personal alterations. I would like to try it again with basil as that sounds good!!
http://www.marthastewart.com/951399/perfect-blt-sandwich
Totally yum!!
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Friday, November 25, 2016
CHRISTMAS ON THE STRAND by Loretta Wheeler
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Kenneth Eade and the Legal Thriller books
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Monday, November 21, 2016
Levels of Exposure by Aimee McNeil
Levels of Exposure by Aimee McNeil
Release Date: December 20, 2016
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Published by: Limitless Publishing
Blurb:
Lexie Wilder is caught in the clutches of the very man her mother tried to protect her from…
Separated from her mother and locked in a strange room, Lexie soon realizes the amount of control John Stodden has over all of them. She finally understands why her mother went to such lengths to shield her from the truth—a truth that has put everyone she cares about in danger.
But now she is faced with the daunting possibility that there might be something much stronger tying her to the heartless crime lord…like the very blood running through her veins.
Lines are about to be crossed as promises that cannot be kept are made…
Losing Lexie is not an option for Jackson Finley. He will risk anything in order to save her and take down the infamous crime boss who has remained untouched—until now. Willing to lay down his badge, and to break the laws he has sworn to uphold, Jackson will not stop until she is safe.
But when he accepts the help of Lexie’s late boyfriend’s brother, Evan, things start spiraling out of control and he’s forced to act fast if he wants to keep Evan from being swallowed by the darkness.
With a new evil lurking in the shadows, no one is safe...
Lexie’s best friend is missing, and now everyone realizes that the dangers run much deeper than what her mother had depicted in her diary. Will Lexie be able to save the people she loves, and will she be able to put her trust in the hands of a man who has claimed more of her heart than she ever thought possible?
Meet the Author:
Aimee McNeil was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, where she continues to live today with her husband and three children. She is a stay-at-home mother that loves every colorful moment with her family.
Aimee spends most of her free time indulging in her love of writing. You can also find her lost in the pages of a good book, or making a mess with her paints. Aimee loves to explore anything that promotes creativity. It is one of the many reason she enjoys writing.
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