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Who Wants Some Miraculous Better-Than-Sex Cake?

Excerpt from DEADLY THANKSGIVING “What’s on the dessert menu?” a plump woman asked. I swore she was a neighboring rancher, not a guest. “Besides banoffee pie, Chef Armand has prepared my personal favorite.” Confidentiality laced Dodie’s next words. “It’s called … Continue reading

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Blueberry Grunt

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In Horsing Around with Murder, my protagonist’s favorite dessert is Blueberry Grunt. Unfortunately, fear of public speaking causes Abby to drink a tad too much before her pre-dinner speech. This is the result. For some reason, there were two identical … Continue reading

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Better Than Sex Cake

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As a romance writer, I think this would be a suitable contribution to serve at an upcoming progressive dinner where guests move from house to house for each course. Here is my reasoning: Known as a ‘wicked pleasure,’ chocolate stimulates … Continue reading

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Dinner Disaster (A Travel Snippet)

To escape Canadian blizzards and ice storms, my husband I spend the winter in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. My youngest son and his fiancée are visiting us for a week. So far, the trip has been voted a success. Yesterday’s dinner? … Continue reading

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A Memorable Birthday Dinner

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Last night, my husband and I celebrated my birthday at an upscale seafood restaurant. Wine flowed. The meal was perfect. Everything was delicious, especially the lobster. But something was missing. Last year’s excitement must have spoiled us, because we kept … Continue reading

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Travel Musings: Napkin Flambé, Anyone?

My husband and I are travel junkies. This spring we embarked on a 2-week road trip in Ireland. We loved everything about that country. Except the weather. Okay, and maybe the road trip part. But I digress. Today, I want … Continue reading

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