Ice Hockey in upstate NY

I admit to not being an avid fan of ice hockey, although my husband and son are both die-hard fans. As a transplant to the sunny south, it’s been years since my family has attended an ice hockey game. However, when we lived in upstate NY, attending a hockey game was a weekly occurrence! And […]

Free Books! Happily Ever After

Searching for your next favorite Happily Ever After? 22 books are FREE for a limited time! (Hint–Don’t forget to snag your free ebook of A Snowy White Christmas) Happily Ever After Sweet Romance Happy Reading!

A Holiday Coffee Recipe From An Italian Grandma

Am I the only one who loves all things Italian? I doubt it! 🙂 Hope you also love this delicious and easy spiced coffee recipe, perhaps along with a holiday cookie, or when reading one of my sweet holiday romances. Quick and Easy Spiced Coffee Recipe 2 cups water 1 tblsp. brown sugar 2 three-inch […]

A Christmas Treat Even Santa Won’t Pass Up (No matter how full he is!)

I love holiday baking! The delicious cookie recipe I’m sharing below is guaranteed to make everyone in your household smile. The recipe is mentioned in my sweet romance holiday read, Candleglow and Mistletoe. Butter Ball Cookies Recipe: Yield 3-4 dozen cookies A small number of simple ingredients result in a flavorful, delicious cookie! 1 cup […]

Cyber Monday Sale!

One of my favorite sales of the year is the Cyber Monday sale, where you can shop in the comfort and convenience of your own home. In case you missed it, this is the last day for A Snowy White Christmas to be free! Margaret Snow doesn’t believe in fairy tales, but as a devoted […]

What to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers?

I’m sharing a recipe today for Turkey Pot Pie, to help use up all those Thanksgiving leftovers. Serves 8 Ingredients 1/4 c. butter 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 Tbls. minced garlic 1/3 c. all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. dried sage 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1 1/2 c. turkey gravy 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. milk […]

Black Friday Sale!

For those of you who love shopping, A Snowy White Christmas is FREE! or: Or, add these books to your TBR list. They’re all FREE! http://selfpublishingroundtable.com/promo/index.html Margaret Snow doesn’t believe in fairy tales, but as a devoted mother she’s determined to give her five-year-old daughter a Christmas filled with heart-warming memories. The once successful swimsuit […]

Thanksgiving conversation starters

Thanksgiving is near, and I’m assuming you have the perfect recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. Instead, I’ll concentrate on some great conversation starters to ensure a smooth, pleasant meal for your family and friends. Here’s some safe ideas that should maintain everyone’s interest and won’t ruffle any feathers. (Pun intended!) 🙂 First, let’s talk turkey. Did […]

National Indian Pudding Day and the recipe!

Today is National Indian Pudding Day. This pudding is associated with autumn and I’m sharing the perfect, slow-cooker, crockpot recipe below. Sometimes, this pudding is also called “hasty pudding.” The English colonists brought the recipe to North America. Originally, the pudding was made from wheat, but cornmeal was substituted because of the lack of wheat. […]

Daylight Savings Time–The Great Debate

On Sunday, November 6, 2016, in the U.S., clocks are turned back an hour. This is Daylight Savings Time, also referred to as “Fall Back” or “Winter Time.” Expect sunrise and sunset to be about an hour earlier, and more light in the morning. Over 70 countries use Daylight Saving Time. Main reasons include: Conserving […]