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Month: September 2010

Meet Me In The Orangery

If you have no idea where or what the orangery is pay attention. According to the dictionary, an orangery (also spelled orangerie) is a protected place or a greenhouse for raising oranges in cooler climes. The word dates back to around 1664, which means greenhouses...

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Chocolate Cake

I love chocolate cake and tried this new recipe last week. It was moist and delicious, and I was very pleased with the final result. 1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules ¾ cup water 2 cups white sugar 1 ¾ cup plain flour ¾ cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla essence...

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Oh, Give Me a Home Where The Buffalo Roam!

I took this photo of bison in Yellowstone National Park. They're very big up close and dangerous, yet many of the tourists we saw were busy stalking them with digital cameras. To view more animal photos visit Camera Critters

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Baking Soda – The Must Have Kitchen Item!

Baking soda is one of the most useful things to have in the pantry. It’s also known as sodium bicarbonate and its chemical compound is NaHCO3 Thirteen Uses for Baking Soda 1. As an ingredient in cakes such as carrot cake or chocolate cake. Yum! 2. Sprinkle baking soda...

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Top Pick! First Review for The Spurned Viscountess

I was delighted with this review I received from Night Owl Romances. It's actually my very first review for The Spurned Viscountess. I'm glad it's a good one. "Shelley Munro’s revised story is a beautiful, adventurous tale of the strength of love and forgiveness. Set...

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Plotus Interuptus with Christine Price

My special guest today is fellow Carina Press author, Christine Price. Here's Christine's official bio - Christine Price lives in Edmonton, AB, with her husband, two cats and a slightly idiotic Anatolian shepherd. Though she probably wouldn't consider herself a "girly...

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Puffins: The Clowns of the Sea

I've always been interested in puffins. I think it's because they're so cute with their bright bills. I have seen puffins in the wild during our trips to Britain, but I haven't had a close encounter so they're still on my list of things to see one day. Thirteen Facts...

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