EZ Bean Recipes

Beneficial, bountiful beans! Not only are beans heart-healthy and loaded with fiber, but they are an inexpensive way to stretch your family meals. There’s a bevy of beans out there: black beans, great northern beans, navy beans, kidney beans and MORE! Frankly, I’ve tried...

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Murder Served Neat by Michelle Hillen Klump

Take the final chill off winter with this fun, delightful cozy: Murder Served Neat by Michelle Hillen Klump. It’s the second entry in her Cocktails and Catering Mystery series. Samantha Warren gave up journalism to start her own business. She’s become a top-notch mixologist...

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The Art of Thankfulness

With the world spinning at warp speed, sometimes we lose sight of things that are and should be “basic.” Being thankful is one of them. Here are a few examples of things that are easy to overlook and be thankful for. This morning the sun was shining and the buds on the...

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Irish Coffee Murder by Leslie Meier

Another fun St. Patrick’s Day cozy read: Irish Coffee Murder. This trilogy finds 3 of our favorite cozy authors, once again, up to task of giving us 3 cozy tales, each featuring characters from their most popular series. IRISH COFFEE MURDER by Leslie Meier has Lucy Stone,...

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Irish Knit Murder by Peggy Ehrhart

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Peggy Ehrhart gives us her newest Knit & Nibble mystery: Irish Knit Murder. This charming and delightful tale is filled with plenty of St. Patrick’s day spirit all taking place in the quaint and quiet town of Arborville. Did I...

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EZ Black Bean Dip

Here’s a fast and easy black bean dip perfect for informal gatherings, as a snack or for Game Day: (1) 15.2 oz. Can of black beans – thoroughly drained and rinsed 1/4 cup of Light Sour Cream 1/3 cup of red salsa (plus an extra 1/3 or 1/2 cup for topping) 1/3 to ½ cup...

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Oldies: Songs of Romance & Love

Valentine’s Day is blowing in faster than our Northeast windchill. So treat yourself to some festive holiday chocolates and other Valentine goodies as you take a stroll to the intersection of Memory Lane and Love Song Street from decades gone by. Some are Happy Love,...

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God’s Raindrops

Rainy days – some folks love them, some folks hate them. But here’s something to ponder no matter where you stand on the matter. I never minded a rainy day, except, of course, when I had a dreadful work commute (especially on a Monday morning). The slightest bit of rain...

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