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To Fill the Void: A Literary Leftover Book Review
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Chocolate Orange Poppy Seed Cake and book review
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Perfect Pimento Cheese from a cozy mystery novel
A wedding in Key West leads to murder, mysteries, and great recipes. Hayley’s best friends are getting married and that brings several family members down…
Elvis Cupcakes: Banana and Peanut Butter from a cozy mystery novel
Viva Las Vegas! Fairy Tale Cupcake is expanding to Las Vegas. Seems the perfect time to introduce The Elvis, a peanut butter and banana cupcake.…
Nights in Rodanthe: A Literary Leftover Book and Movie Review
A Nicholas Sparks classic that you may have missed is worth your time and heart to read. While not the typical book I review,…
Bubbling Raspberry Tea from a cozy mystery novel
Sun Sand and Tea shop located in a small beach town in North Carolina is the setting for both a murder mystery and locale for…
Christmas Ginger Snap Cookies from a cozy mystery novel
Ginger Snap cookies, which are best served soft, are a wonderful addition to the holidays. So is a mystery that involves both a cooking contest…
Baking Bonus: Great Grandma Lydia’s Date Filled Cookies
Baking Bonus: Great Grandma Lydia’s Date Filled Cookies These cookies have been a treasured family recipe for decades. My great grandma was from Nebraska and…
Magical Christmas Date Cake from a Hannah Swensen Mystery
Warning! Don’t read this book when you are hungry! There are so many recipes in this book it feels like a cookbook with a side…
