Author- Shannon Hale Description- The first book in a fantasy series. A fun twist on cinderella mixed in with a folk tale called “goose girl” and adding a dash of people having natural gifts. Review- Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kildenree, spends the first years of her life with aunt’s guidance learning to communicate with animals. As she grows up Ani develops the… Read more →
This is my favorite Jam recipe and the secret is lemon. It adds an element that brightens the Jam and just makes it Pop. I found myself eating spoonfuls of just the berry mix with the lemon as I was making it. I believe that by itself would be wonderful on waffles or pancakes. I hope you enjoy this recipe.… Read more →
Growing up i was not very adventitious with my vegetables like most kids and teens. So As i am getting older i am trying to be more healthy and but in a delicious way. When eating healthy you don’t have to sacrifice taste or deliciousness. OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS INGREDIENTS 1 lb. Fresh Asparagus 3 TBS. Olive 2 Cloves of Garlic… Read more →
So I have been trying to make some healthy choices lately and try to get my family to eat more veggies. So the first step I took was I let my kids pick out the fruits and vegetables (within reason). My 4 year old son was so excited to pick out mushrooms and broccoli pineapple and bell peppers. Tonight I made… Read more →
Author- John Flanagan Description- This fantasy/Adventure series about a Ranger Review- Now a fully independent ranger Will must rescue his friend Alyss from a rogue night and find out important information to fight off a Scotti Invasion. My take on it- I loved this book the most in the series. I felt there was a lot of creativity and funny moments… Read more →
Author- Brandon Sanderson Description- This fantasy/Adventure book about a city called Elantris that used to be full of magic and the people were gods in the eyes of the people. Elantrians were able to heal and turn garbage into food at just a wave of the hand. Then the “Reod” hit and the inhabitants were “cursed” and the city was sealed… Read more →
Avocado Lemon Cilantro Rice 2 cups of uncooked rice 4 cups of water 1 1/2 Avocado 1/4 cup chopped cilantro dash-1/4 tsp cumin Lemon zest and juice from half a lemon 1 clove of garlic salt and pepper to taste Cook rice according to package (I use a rice cooker) with a 3 finger pinch of salt in… Read more →
When I married my husband he introduced me to one of his favorite family traditions. Around Halloween his family would make donuts and listen to Christmas music. We kept the tradition going and We love trying different frosting and fillings inside our donuts. this is one of my favorite doughnut recipes of all time! Halloween Donuts! 2 envelopes active dry… Read more →
Author- John Flanagan Description- This fantasy/Adventure series about a Ranger Review-Evanlyn and Will fight for their freedom and Will is still weakened by the toxic effects of Warmweed. Evanlyn is taken captive by a Temujai worrier and Will tries to rescue her but is outnumbered by an enemy scouting party. Halt and Horace show up for a last-minute rescue. The joyful… Read more →
This is one of my all time favorite recipes from growing up. It is very sentimental and so delicious. It is also a good and yummy ways to use up all of those over ripe bananas. Black Bottom Banana Bars 1/2 c Butter (softened) 1 c Sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 c mashed ripe bananas (about 3… Read more →