Dominique Eastwick

 To make this bread choose a nice dark, hoppy beer to add a malty flavour. BEER BREAD 3¾ cups (375g) self-raising flour  1 bottle of beer (300ml)  ½ tsp. salt  1 tbsp. sugar   Preheat oven to 350°F / Gas Mark 4  Grease a loaf tin.  Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and empty into prepared pan.  Bake one hour or until the top is crispy and golden.  Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.  How about curling up with my epic fantasy while your bread bakes? Elgiva, a young elf banished from Elvendom, must seek shelter among the Saxons as her only hope of surviving the coming winter. Godwin, a Briton enslaved by the Saxons, is a man ignorant of his own inheritance and the secret of power he possesses. A mysterious enemy, who will stop at nothing to wield absolute power over Elvendom, is about to make his move. When destiny throws Elgiva and Godwin together, they embark upon the quest for ...

from Sharon Ledwith Especially when it comes to candy. This wonderful peanut brittle has a WOW factor that adds to any celebration. Give as gifts or enjoy with family and friends. This recipe is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser! Make sure you have all the ingredients measured and ready to go, as it requires you to react quickly between steps. FATHER KNOWS BEST PEANUT BRITTLE 1 cup white sugar ½ cup light corn syrup ¼ tsp. salt ¼ cup water 1 cup peanuts 2 tbsp butter, softened 1 tsp. baking soda Candy thermometer Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside. Bring sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water to a boil in a heavy 2 quart saucepan set over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300° F (150° C). Remove heat. Immediately stir in butter and baking soda. Pour at once onto cookie sheet. With two forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14x1...

Book Two in the Deadly Triad series by Nancy Kay is now available on Amazon! This romantic suspense is filled with intrigue and plenty of twists to satisfy every reader. And the terrific thing is the books do not have to be read in order. Be sure to get you copy today. A former Marine is captivated by an alluring widow until a sniper's bullet shatters the illusion his covert past is behind him. Culinary herb gardener Ada Blaine lost her husband at a tender age. To survive she channeled a family tradition into a successful business. Former Marine Rich McConnell left behind a nasty divorce and traded a promising military career for a hardware store with no complications. After Ada shows up at a Christmas Eve bash looking drop dead gorgeous, Rich finds his can't keep his hands off the elusive gardener, and his subtle charm weakens the wall around Ada's heart. Then a sniper's bullet shatters a quiet spring morning. Rich fears his covert past has come back to ...

AHH YES, COMFORT FOOD From Sloane Taylor  This recipe makes one delicious sandwich that works great for lunch or dinner. Add a bowl of soup or crispy salad and a nice cold beer for a complete meal.   Revved Up Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich 2 slices Italian bread  4 slices ham, cut thin  slices mozzarella cheese, cut thin  2 slices tomato, cut thin  Garlic powder NOT garlic salt ⅛ tsp.  ground thyme 2 tbsp.  butter   Preheat a heavy 8 - 10 inch skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.  Spread the butter on the inside of each slice of bread. Sprinkle on a little garlic powder. Grill bread buttered side down until lightly browned. Remove bread to cutting board.  Reduce heat to medium.  Lay one slice of cheese on toasted side of bread, then sprinkle on thyme. Add ham and tomato. Top with another slice of cheese. Cover with the second slice of bread, butter the outside, and sprinkle on a litt...

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Acclaimed journalist Anne Montgomery weaves her latest mystery/suspense novel around one of the most enduring cold case crimes in Arizona history. Following in-depth research into the deadly 1995 cold-case derailment of an Amtrak train in the wilds of the Arizona desert, novelist Anne Montgomery penned the story of Jason Ramm, a broken former Special Forces sniper, and Kelly, the lonely pregnant teen who appears to be his salvation in the 2018 suspenseful mystery A Light in the Desert releasing November 6, 2018 from Treehouse Publishing Group. Set in Hyder, Arizona, Montgomery’s A Light in the Desert details the crumbling world of a former soldier whose crimes assault his conscience and an isolated child who, in the guise of love, falls victim to abuse. Is Ramm her savior or something more insidious? Montgomery suffuses the tale with heartbreaking melancholy, both from the point of view of a rejected child who understands little of the outside world and the assassin who’s desce...

from C.D. Hersh  A family friend provided us with this candy recipe and we have taken great pleasure in making and sharing it ever since. If you're an Ohioan then this chocolate delight is called BUCKEYES. Otherwise it is PEANUT BUTTER BALLS 2 cups peanut butter  1 lb. margarine at room temperature  2 tsp. vanilla  2½ to 3 lbs. powdered sugar  Popsicle sticks, optional Mix peanut butter, margarine, and vanilla together. Add powdered sugar.  Mix well. Form into balls. Insert sticks if you chose to use them. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. COATING 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate bits  3 tbsp. paraffin (grated)  Decorative candies/sprinkles, optional Melt chocolate and paraffin in a double boiler. You may need more chocolate mixture to coat the balls than this recipe calls for. Dip balls in chocolate and then candies/sprinkles. Place on waxed paper and allow to cool thoroughly. Nibble on your new found treat ...

The Turning Stone Chronicles by C.D. Hersh   Today we’re announcing that our series entitled The Turning Stone Chronicles is being featured on Freebooksy. From October 14 -16 , the first book in the series, The Promised One, will be offered free and the second book of the series, Blood Brothers, will be available for 99¢ October 14 - 20 . Now, while you think about that, we would like to share how our series came into existence and other interesting tidbits. The catalyst for the series happened during a car trip, where we often plot stories to pass the time. We were reading road signs, brainstorming book ideas. We came up with several book ideas, but the one that caught our interest came from a road sign in New York State pointing to a place called Turning Stone. That idea just took off for us. One question we’ve been asked is, if we were casting our stories with any movie star who would be our picks? Since our six-book series has three main characters that run t...

¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ This outstanding Romantic Suspense from the incomparable Nancy Kay is a definite must read. Book One is a stand alone story that lays the groundwork for the next two books. The characters are well rounded and natural. The romance is terrific and the suspense is gripping. Yes, this is the book to curl up with on a fall night. A dead body... A female suspect... A detective on vacation.  Can he separate duty from desire? Can she trust his mind-blowing kisses? Or will her unknown past end their future together? When homicide detective Nick McGraw encounters upscale spa owner Cassi Burke standing over a dead body gripping a bloody knife, Nick's much-needed vacation slams to a halt. Instincts tell the seasoned officer she didn't kill the man at her feet, but he's duty bound to deliver her to local police never suspecting Cassi's brief moment of fame will make her a target. Cassi denies i...

The green thumb of Janis Lane brings us her gardening tips. PLANTING FOR FALL Some plants will perform admirably in the summer but must be stored for winter. Dahlias are a great example. Although fairly expensive, they are certainly worth investing for their gorgeous blossoms, but the fat tubers must be dug and brought inside (cellar) for the winter. There are several ways to care for them, but important is to keep them relatively dry in storage. Perhaps wrapped in newspaper and tucked safety inside a paper bag and stored on an upper shelf away from the damp floor. After digging, the large tuber may be separated for an abundance of new plants in the next year. Each piece should contain at least three ‘eyes.” Remove as much soil as possible before storing.                 Plant out in the spring when all danger of frost has left. Dahlias are a large plant and, although bred for the cut flower market with strong stems, should be st...

Zodiac Shifters A collection of books with an astrological spin on love. From Aries to Virgo… discover all-new tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. Zodiac Shifters features New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors. Each month expect new releases based upon the twelve astrology signs. Virgo   Lion About by Catherine Banks Release date: Sept. 4, 2018 The cost of magic might be too high... A chance encounter opens new doors for Milena and introduces her to one of the top bachelors in the city. But Faerie holds the key to restoring her magic, and those she escaped 10 years ago resume their hunt of her. She must make the hard choice between love and life... or lose them both. Buy Links Amazon US:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/ B07GV428K5 Amazon UK:   https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/ B07GV428K5 Amazon CA:   https://www.amazon.ca/dp/ B07GV428K5 Amazon AU:   https://www.amazo...

Who Doesn’t Love Crunchie® Bars? by Sharon Ledwith  Those were my go-to chocolate bars when I was a kid, and I still love’em to this day. This angelic chocolate covered sponge toffee recipe will bring back memories of the good old days when a trip to the corner store armed only with a dollar bought more than just one candy bar. Create a batch for gifts or to add to the festivities, these melt-in-your-mouth treats will add life to any party. CHOCOLATE COVERED SPONGE TOFFEE 1 cup white sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup  1 tbsp. vinegar  1 tbsp. baking soda  1 pound chocolate confectioner’s coating  Candy thermometer  Butter a 9x13 inch baking pan.  In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and vinegar. Cook, stirring until sugar dissolves.  Set candy thermometer in place, and heat, without stirring until temperature reaches 300° F (150° C). Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.  Pour into p...