Jukeboxes, diners and classic cars…what do they all have in common? They ALL give us the feeling and excitement of days gone by – the fabulous 50’s leading us into the rockin’ and psychedelic 60’s. They all remind us of when life was (or appeared to be) a lot...
Iced or Hot Tea Toddy
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This winter I tossed together a few simple ingredients and found this mixture not only makes a great a hot toddy, but it also gives plain iced tea, hot tea or cocktails a boost. I call it my Serious Sitrus Mix.
With the weather getting quite warm, I’m already using...
Four Parties and a Funeral by Maria DiRico
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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
Written by Anni on . Posted in Inspirational.
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...