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Review of Cajun Kiss of Death by Ellen Byron

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From the publisher of Cajun Kiss of DeathIn Pelican, Louisiana, Valentine's Day has a way of warming the heart, despite the February chill. But the air at Crozat Plantation B&B turns decidedly frigid when celebrity chef Phillippe Chanson checks in. And when the arrogant Phillippe--in town to open his newest Cajun-themed restaurant--perishes in a fiery boat crash, Maggie … [Read more...] about Review of Cajun Kiss of Death by Ellen Byron

Behind the story of Murder at Magic Cakes Cafe by Rosie Reed

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Rosie Reed is a former romance novelist who has turned her pen to paranormal mysteries with a splash of humor. She describes herself as a ‘massive Agatha Christie and Terry Pratchett fan.’ Murder at Magic Cakes Cafe is the debut book for the English Village Witch Cozy series.Coming Home in Murder at Magic Cakes CafeWith a background in philosophy and psychology, Rosie … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Murder at Magic Cakes Cafe by Rosie Reed

Summertime Quinoa Salad is a perfect side for a hot summer day!

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It can be tough spending hours in the kitchen in the good old summertime. I don’t know about your house, but in ours, when the stove or oven comes on, the temperature soars. And when it gets really hot outside, we shift cooking to the barbecue and side salads. This Summertime Quinoa Salad, which was originally from Cookie and Kate. is a great alternative for those hot spells … [Read more...] about Summertime Quinoa Salad is a perfect side for a hot summer day!

Friday Fotos – Japanese stone lantern at Foster Botanic Garden

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I just love a cute Japanese stone lanternThere’s something about a Japanese stone lantern that really intrigues me. The first one I remember seeing was in Spokane, WA. We went to a garden where we walked the winding paths and admired the incredible landscaping. Japanese gardens were not common in those days (we’re talking early 80s), so that trip really registered with … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Japanese stone lantern at Foster Botanic Garden

Santa Fe is calling – a guest post by Helen Currie Foster

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A guest post by Helen Currie FosterDriving into New Mexico with my husband (favorite long-time travel companion) I peer anxiously out the car window––I won’t be happy until I spot the first antelope, tiny, almost invisible, bounding across vast pale green ranch pastures below a string of distant mesas. Then, where I-25 crosses the south-running Pecos River, we see towering … [Read more...] about Santa Fe is calling – a guest post by Helen Currie Foster