There’s nothing nicer than sitting down with a glass of wine and a few nibbles on a Saturday afternoon, so I thought I’d try my hand at making some crackers. This recipe is taken from Allyson Gofton’s The Great New Zealand Baking Book. These crackers are fairly low in...
My special guest today is author, Maria Zannini who recently self-published a paranormal romance called The Devil to Pay. Maria has been out on the virtual road with the Indie Roadshow where she tells writers about her self-publishing journey and the things she's...
I have author, Miranda Neville visiting me today. She's celebrating the release of her historical romance, The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton, which is out at Avon on July 26. Her heroine, Celia is taming a dandy, among other things. Please welcome Miranda and read...
It's winter here in New Zealand, and I'm looking out the window at the rain. I could do with some sun! This photo was taken on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. Hubby and I were sitting at our favorite bar on the beach, drinks in hand and people watching, when I saw this cute...
Here's a very easy recipe for homemade Chocolate Bath Salts. Maybe a good school holiday project for children? Chocolate Bath Salts 1 cup Epsom salts 1 cup sea salt or kosher salt (coarse grain) 3 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1...
I've made this new-to-me recipe for Double Pea Curry twice now. The recipe comes from The Best of Annabel Langbein, Great Food for Busy Lives by New Zealander Annabel Langbein. It's a vegetarian recipe and is quick and easy to make. This is a perfect dish for me to...
During our recent holiday we were lucky enough to stop off at Pentecost Island. It's a mountainous island, which is covered with lush green trees. Each year between April and June, the men in the southern part of the island jump 20 to 30 meters from tall, very rickety...
I'd like to welcome Mina Carter and Bethany J Barnes who are celebrating the release of their Sci-fi Erotic Romance, Taming the Wildcat, which was released by Summerhouse Publishing earlier this month. Please give them a warm welcome and make sure you take the time to...
This is a new recipe that I tried this week. It comes from The Best of Annabel Langbein, Great Food For Busy Lives. The muffins have an intense orange flavor and would be perfect for a breakfast or brunch. They're unusual because the entire orange, including peel, is...
