You don’t need to be a fan of “reality TV” to enjoy this riotous romp with a twisted mystery to boot, brought to you by Maria DiRico. It’s the 4th installment in her delightful Catering Hall Mystery series.
Mia Carina runs Belle View Banquet Manor in Queens for her...
The Heron’s Cry by Ann Cleeves
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Fans of the popular TV series Vera and Shetland are already familiar with their talented author/creator, Ann Cleeves. Now this New York Times Bestselling Author is once again giving us another stellar series featuring the quietly brilliant Detective Matthew Venn. The...
God’s Vortex
Written by Anni on . Posted in Inspirational.
I still get the daily newspaper. It’s a mix of news topics: good, bad, indifferent, helpful, etc. All of these articles reflect the times we live in and what’s going on around our world.
It’s a beautiful spring morning. After I read my morning paper, I took my coffee...
Murder Served Neat by Michelle Hillen Klump
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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...
The Art of Thankfulness
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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...
Irish Coffee Murder by Leslie Meier
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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...
Irish Knit Murder by Peggy Ehrhart
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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...
EZ Black Bean Dip
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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...