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Tuesday Treats: Fall Fare in the Spring

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Silver James

I saved this recipe last fall and it sort of got lost in the shuffle. Then I found it again and decided that it might make a pretty tasty Easter breakfast. While the blueberry syrup is homemade, I’d probably make … Continue reading →

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I’m Irish Today

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Silver James

My mother was a Ryan on one side and a West on the other. My dad had Welsh, Irish, Scottish, and Swedish ancestors. I grew up thinking I was probably pretty much the same, given I was adopted and the … Continue reading →

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Monday, DST Style

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Silver James

Have I mentioned how much I absofreakinglutely hate with fork-stabby-eyed hatred Daylight Savings Time? I didn’t see the reason for it back when it was first started during the energy crisis of the 70s. I remember the gas lines. I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Oreo Donut Holes

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Silver James

Okay. I can’t decide if these things would be way yummy or are so bizarre I just want to stare at the video over and over like I’m at a train wreck… This said, I must find one of my … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day 2016

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Silver James

Whether you’re celebrating Valentines day with your own hero or heroine or Galentines/Palentines Day with your BFF(s), I wish all of you a year filled with love, laughter, and good books! And you still have time to sign up for … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Hummingbird Cake

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Silver James

When I came across this recipe from a link to Southern Living magazine’s site, I knew I wanted to share it. Growing up, this cake was our next-door neighbor’s “special” dessert and it arrived at every pot luck. Leola let … Continue reading →

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Monday Quarterback – Superbowl Style

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Silver James

Happy Post-Superbowl Monday. First, a quick rundown on me and then on to the commercials–or the sad lack of them. 😦 Writing: I spent Friday, Saturday, and Sunday elbow deep in a new project. It’s for a submission. I hope … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Valentine Whoopie

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Silver James

How many of you have ever sunk their teeth into that succinctly southern treat the whoopie pie? Well, here’s a fun twist, courtesy of Hallmark, on the original just in time for Valentine’s Day. I’m posting it early just in … Continue reading →

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5th Monday

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Silver James

How is it fair that a month have FIVE Mondays?!?!?! Poor January. Besides, I get to give y’all another weekly update, rundown, recap, and follow up. 😀 So…first up, I’m working on a Valentine’s Day story for the fans of … Continue reading →

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Monday Deja Vu All Over Again

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Silver James

I need coffee. I’m off meeting my CP at the local Starbucks for a coffee break, a brain-storming session, and general chit-chat. Here’s hoping all of you who might have been caught by the Blizzard of ’16 are safe, sound, … Continue reading →

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