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The Murder Inn opening lines: Nick Jones's fellow soldiers were lying to him. They'd never done it before, and Nick knew that for one simple reason: because he wasn't dead. My blurb: Shauna Bulger will not be thought of as frail. Or needy for that matter. And she will do anything and everything it takes … Continue reading The Murder Inn, James Patterson
The text and image for the post on Choosing the Right API for Social Media Marketing was provided to me. Choosing the Right API for Social Media Marketing In today's fast-paced digital world, utilizing the right tools is crucial for effective social media marketing. Among these tools, an API for social media plays a pivotal … Continue reading Choosing the Right API for Social Media Marketing
Set aside 5 minutes of your time to make this divine orange mug cake. Be generous and share it with a loved one. Or, enjoy it all by yourself. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Orange Mug Cake ♥ Let's talk about oranges Despite this sweet citrus fruit originating from China, most of … Continue reading Orange Mug Cake
Using just 4 pantry staples, this Torta Di Cioccolato will delight everyone. You can serve it as is. Or if you are having people over for a dinner party, you can jeuje it up. Add some freeze dried fruit, fresh berries, or sparkles. Crème fraîche is the perfect accompaniment as it cuts through the richness. … Continue reading Torta Di Cioccolato
By the end of July, my August 2024 diary was looking quite healthy. I had a midweek coffee date set up with a friend which was very special. She works 6 days a week, and I was so grateful for her taking time out to celebrate my birthday. Another midweek lunch date was arranged when … Continue reading August 2024 Showcasing In My Kitchen
Just over a year ago, the Hemel-en-Aarde valley was cut off by extremely devastating storms. By December, the road had been repaired sufficiently to allow for one way traffic, and we decided to go to Creation Wines for a wine tasting. They were unable to seat us, so I decided to make a reservation for … Continue reading Creation Wines
Frandura Di Montalto is a simple peasant dish to be enjoyed warm straight from the oven. Or possible served cold on a picnic. I can well imagine it being taken into the hills of the region to serve as a decent and hearty lunch time meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Frandura … Continue reading Frandura Di Montalto
What Have You Done? opening line: Early Friday morning, Roy Ressler drives his big tractor down the gravel road that borders his fields, his mind on his daughter's upcoming wedding. My blurb: Fairhill is a small town, where everyone seems to know everyone. So when Diana Brewer is found dead, it is impossible to think … Continue reading What Have You Done?, Shari Lapena
Using my recipe for French Pastry, and Chef Mimi's recipe for the tart filling, I made this chocolate pear tart. You do not need to poach your own pears as I did as canned pears will work just as well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Pear Tart ♥ The flavour profile … Continue reading Chocolate Pear Tart
These poached pears are perfect to use as is, or for preserving for later use. I made my own as tinned pears here are loaded with refined sugar. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Poached Pears ♥ Let's talk about pears Other than apples, the Elgin Valley is known for its pears. The … Continue reading Poached Pears
Breaking the Dark opening lines: Jessica turns onto her side and blinks into the darkness. The drapes are wide open, but the sky outside is so dark that they may as well be shut. My blurb: Is there such a thing as perfection? And can evil exist alongside it? These are two of the questions … Continue reading Breaking the Dark, Lisa Jewell
The text and image for the post on Top Easy Cooking Student Dishes was provided to me. Top Easy Cooking Student Dishes How often do you have home-cooked meals? No, cereal doesn't count. Your brain needs something with more substance to help you study. But we bring good news. You don’t need to have a … Continue reading Top Easy Cooking Student Dishes
These pear and ginger scones have the perfect flavour balance. They are slightly sweet from the dried pears. And have a warm note of ginger in each bite. I have made simple wedges but you can shape them into rounds to be more traditional. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pear And Ginger … Continue reading Pear And Ginger Scones
To me, these raspberry and white chocolate scones are the perfect flavour combination. Each bite of warm, oozing white chocolate is like a pop in your mouth. Adding raspberry jam to them just enhances the tartness that the raspberries bring to the table. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Raspberry And White Chocolate … Continue reading Raspberry And White Chocolate Scones
You will need concentrated juice to make these sour cherry scones. They lend both flavour and colour to the tea time treat, and should be served with a floral or berry jam. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sour Cherry Scones ♥ Let's talk about scones The first debate around scones is how … Continue reading Sour Cherry Scones
Confessions of the Dead opening lines: Analysis Note: My name is xxxxxx assistant director and special agent in charge with xxxxxx of xxxxxxxx. My blurb: Deputy Matt Maro is where he is every Sunday morning. He is having breakfast at The Stairway Diner on Main Street. His girlfriend works there, and like in most small towns, everyone … Continue reading Confessions of the Dead, James Patterson
The text and image for the post on Explore Global Cuisine: From Street Food to Gourmet Delights was provided to me. A Culinary Journey: Exploring the Flavors of the World Traveling the world through its flavors is an adventure like no other. Imagine savoring the delicate sweetness of a freshly baked croissant in a quaint … Continue reading Explore Global Cuisine: From Street Food to Gourmet Delights
This recipe for French Pastry is enriched with a raw egg yolk and has a hard boiled egg yolk added to it to create the perfect crumb. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ French Pastry ♥ Why French Pastry? There are quite a few pastry recipes on my blog, so I decided to … Continue reading French Pastry
Gateau Invisible is a very fancy cake, where the apples are thinly sliced, baked in a batter and basically disappear. Served with caramel sauce, it is a delectable dessert, and one I urge you to make at least once. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Gateau Invisible ♥ Inspired to make Gateau Invisible … Continue reading Gateau Invisible
The Housemaid Is Watching opening lines: There's blood everywhere. I've never seen so much blood. It's soaking the cream-colored rug, seeping into the nearby floorboards, speckling the legs of the oak coffee table. My blurb: Millie Accardi was once known as Wilhelmina Calloway. She murdered someone, justifiably so, but it was still murder. Now she … Continue reading The Housemaid Is Watching, Freida McFadden