This is a 5-Star thriller that earned its stars with how the book ended. Think you know how it ends, you don’t. The twists are…
Banana Cream Pudding from a cozy mystery A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander
The recipe for Banana pudding is actually a vanilla custard with bananas and cookies. It is a rich, luscious, dessert. The novel centers around a…
Banitsa Bulgarian Cheese Pie from a cozy mystery Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust by Mindy Quigley
A Banitsa Cheese Pie resembles the coil of a snail and tastes like a Greek delicacy. The cozy mystery Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust…
Halo-Halo Ice Candy Recipe from a cozy mystery Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala
Author Mia P. Manansala follows the adage to write about what you know. Her characters, like herself, are Filipino-American and she provides several Filipino recipes…
Literary Leftover: Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon a Mystery Thriller
If you love documentaries about cults and how people escape them, this book is for you! Told in 2 timelines, Frida and Gabriel were raised…
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole from a cozy mystery novel: Hash Browns and Homicide by Karen McSpade
The recipe for Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole has all the perfect ingredients for a classic breakfast dish with one secret step for the perfect potatoes!…
Papaya Smoothie from a cozy mystery: Mango Mambo and Murder by Raquel V Reyes
Tropical fruit is the best in smoothies and this Papaya based smoothie is wonderful. Combined with mint and lime and just enough sweetening, it will…
Literary Leftover: The Favorites by Layne Fargo a Sports Romance Drama
Just in time to revel in the glory of the Winter Olympics comes this drama set around ice dancing. This sport requires partners who can…
Prepare for National Cocktail Day with The Cindy from If the Shoe Fits
It is time to prepare for National Cocktail Day. This holiday happens every March 24. I have several fresh and fabulous cocktails for you to…
Literary Leftover Review: If the Shoe Fits a Romance Novel by July Murphy
Cindy is the last contestant chosen for a dating show, similar to The Bachelorette. When filming begins, she realizes that the man is the same…
