Some may doubt her Some may accuse her But will she remain guilty unless proven innocent? My debut novel has a storyline I’ll always be proud of. After many attempts to write it, this story led me to a tangible book with an actual start, middle, and end! It’s a story with a plot and…
Here in North Carolina, it doesn’t feel like summer is near. Yesterday, I had to turn on the heater and it’s been rainy, drizzly, overcast, and anything but, summer-ish! I love decorating with throws around the house. They add layers to your décor, and they’re versatile! I have a couple that I love because there…
Pictured above is a Spicy Chili Beer Cheese Soup from Half Baked Harvest we had for dinner recently. So! Good! It seems my week has gotten busier than ever. In addition to building the website and getting all its facets up and running correctly, I enrolled in a course to help publish my manuscript. It’s…
We all need junk drawers, but I think “junk” gets a bad rap. What I keep in our drawer isn’t necessarily junk, but items we keep handy for miscellaneous reasons. We need a place to store these likely used items, from my husband’s wallet and all the car keys to rubber bands, scotch tape, and…
Last week was exciting! First, we celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday and my hubby’s birthday, last Friday. As usual, his idea of the perfect dinner consists of steak, potatoes, and wedge salad.
Those crispy wontons served at Asian restaurants that ooze smooth cream cheese centers are so delicious! We usually add a couple to our takeout menu, one for each of us, but seriously – it’s not enough! Those little delicacies are a must when ordering, and I feel deprived if I don’t get any. Who would…
California is known for its wine, and what was once the primary wine region in Napa, now extends to central and southern California. These wine regions are some of the most famous. I’m talking about wines, though, because first of all, this tangy and creamy cheese spread goes perfectly with a nice red, which is…
Mother’s Day brings fond memories of past holidays, special times with family, and more specifically, mom! It’s a time to celebrate moms.