It’s fall – sweater weather, longer nights. Perfect for walking a trail of colorful autumn leaves, a moonlight stroll or even watching the night sky and nightlights from your home. Fall can be lighthearted and carefree, just like songs from the Monkees, Gordon...
New Cozy Mysteries From Kensington Books
Written by Anni on . Posted in Blog, Kensington Mysteries.
AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KENSINGTON PUBLISHING
It’s not too early to check out our new December cozy mysteries. In fact, we’ve even provided the links below to pre-order!
COMING DECEMBER 2025:
MURDER AT DONWELL ABBEY, An Emma Knightley Mystery by Vanessa...
E-Z Maple Syrup Baked Sweet Potatoes
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
Sweet potatoes are not only delicious and easy to make, but are loaded with plenty of good stuff such as: beta carotene, Vitamins A, C, B6, plus potassium and more! Fall and winter are the perfect times to crank up the oven for this easy side dish to go with just...
EZ Dilly Potato Salad
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Labor Day is fast approaching, and summer is revving up its engines to boogie on out! But one thing that never goes out of season is potato salad. While it’s more popular during summer months, it’s still a great side dish all year ‘round.
Here’s a potato salad recipe...
E-Z Elevated Sub Sandwiches
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Let’s face it – some days you just don’t want to cook, but you don’t feel like going out either. Sub sandwiches (or hoagies for those of you in the north) can be hassle-free, delicious and even healthy. It’s easy to Free-Style a sub by making it to your own personal...
From The Vinyl Gym: A Soulful Summer
Written by Anni on . Posted in Oldies Music.
Make what’s left of your summer a “soulful summer” with vinyl hits from the past. Check out the list below and add them into your favorite listening devices or check them out on YouTube. Among these oldies you’ll hear wailing, begging, pleading, finger pointing,...
Easy Mango-Pineapple Rice
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Ten minute Boil in-bag rice is such a great convenience – no measuring, no waiting for 20-30 minutes! This basic recipe calls for just one “boil-in-bag rice” pouch. The recipe below is not only good just the way it is, but you can get creative to expand it and maybe...
From The Vinyl Gym: Summer Oldies Part 2
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Time to whip out the lemonade, cocktails and pop some more summertime tunes into your favorite listening devices.
Past decades have given us some of the best summer songs EVER. Whether you want soft songs for summer romance, sunny “pop” songs to go...