Category Archives: Books

Tuesday Treats: Chocolate Chunk Magic Cookie Bars

Sometimes, a girl just needs chocolate. And nuts. In a hurry. My go-to stress sweet treat is this super-yummy blend of some of my favorite flavors. Total Time: 45 Min Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 30 Min Discover a … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Peanut Butter Monkey Bread

Okay, I’ll admit it. I love monkey bread. And peanuts. One of my favorite semi-fast food places to eat is Five Guys because one, awesome burgers, and two, peanuts in shells fresh for the snacking. And who doesn’t love peanut … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Unknown

Another Wednesday. More #1lineWed words. Today’s theme? Well…do you fear the UNKNOWN? Is there an Unsub (UNKNOWN Subject) in your future? Been to the Tomb of the UNKNOWN Soldier? Yup, our theme is **UNKNOWN**. Sadly, for Derek Alexander, the hero … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: BBQ Steakhouse Chili

Even though it’s spring time, sometimes the taste for chili is there. This is especially true around a firehouse. Just ask Kit. Total Time: 7 Hr 30 Min Prep Time: 30 Min Cook Time: 7 Hr This hearty BBQ Steakhouse … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Feta BBQ Chicken Pizza

Sometimes, you just want something different, even if time might be tight. I love feta and red onions and Greek-like things and “designed” a pizza we often order from Papa Murphy’s: their Mediterranean deep dish (oil and garlic sauce, chicken, … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Friends

Today, #1lineWed is all about the friend zone. Best friends, friends to enemies, old friends, new friends, ex-friends. All the words matter. Have you figured out the theme is **FRIENDS**? And this week’s featured Wolf is Brody “Babel” Buchanan from … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Apple Pie Bars

A lot of people associate apple pies with fall and the holiday seasons. Me? I like apple pie any time, especially warm with vanilla bean ice cream. Do you need a dessert for a family pot luck? Easter, Mother’s Day? … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Critters

This week’s #1lineWed theme is **CRITTERS**. All kinds of critters. Wild or domesticated. Dogs, cats, horses, pigs, birds. Real or preternatural. This week’s Wolf is Riley “Speed” O’Brien, hero of SEAL Moon. That means today’s snippet is from the same … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Billionaire Country Muffuletta Dip

Today is Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras. Tonight, the street sweepers will follow the officers of NOPD and surrounding jurisdictions as they march down Bourbon Street to end the festivities. Whenever I go to New Orleans, there’s … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Pick Sick

Another week, another Wednesday. Since I was under the weather last week when picking the #1lineWed theme for Twitter, you can guess which direction I went. I was, by far, too clever. 😆 As I’ve been sharing snippets from various … Continue reading

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