It’s the season to be screamin’: In 1956 Screamin’ Jay Hawkins popped out of his on-stage coffin to “put a spell on you” (and millions of others). He was a singer, songwriter, musician and former middleweight boxing champion of Alaska. He later joined a band and...
EZ Lemon-Spinach Soup
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
Fall is here, SOUP’S ON – gotta love it! A good, hearty soup doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated, that’s why I love it! On chilly fall and winter days, nothing beats a steaming hot cup or bowl of soup – as a meal or a side dish!
This recipe is...
‘Tis the Season to be Scary by Vicki Delany
Written by Anni on . Posted in Blog, Mysteries / Thrillers.
Vicki Delany’s Tis the Season to be Scary, is the latest in her year-round Christmas Mystery series. This Halloween cozy gem will give you a delightful Halloween mystery while easing you into the Christmas Season – it simply can’t be helped!
It may be Halloween in...
Death at a Scottish Halloween by Lucy Connelly
Written by Anni on . Posted in Blog, Mysteries / Thrillers.
Lucy Connelly, the author of the clever Scottish Isle Mystery series, gives us a most festive Halloween treat: Death at a Scottish Halloween. Her unique series features Dr. Emilia McRoy, a newcomer from the States who re-located to Sea Isle, Scotland.
When Dr. McRoy...
Fall: The Perfect Time to Enjoy Blasts From the Past
Written by Anni on . Posted in Blog, Music.
Our calendars tell us Fall has arrived! It’s the perfect time to take a step back in time with these blasts from the past. All are guaranteed to be easy, breezy and sometimes even snappy — just like FALL!
See IF you remember all the songs below —...
God’s Got This (and more)!
Written by Anni on . Posted in Blog, Inspirational.
There’s nothing more beautiful than waking up to a gloriously sunny day. Blue skies prevail, all is calm – life is good.
But even on life’s sunniest days, there can be tough decisions to make, problems that need plowing through or tasks that seem so intimidating, you...
Presto! E-Z Recipes with Pesto!
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
Jarred pesto is a great pantry staple to keep on hand. It’s versatile enough to make a quick meal or add “zing” to a boring dish or soup.
Here’s some ideas to get you started. These are free-style “base” recipes – meaning tailor them to fit your own personal taste by...
E-Z Crusty Bread with Ricotta Cheese Blend
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
Keep appetizers or snacks super easy especially during the heat of summer. Serve this as a standalone or with your favorite soup or salad.
MIX:
15 oz. Ricotta cheese (part skim or whole)
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons of chopped chives...