The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton

“A stone path led beneath an arbor of ancient roses with arthritic joints. The temperature cooled as they crossed the garden’s threshold. The overall impression was one of darkness and gloom. And quiet, an odd, still quiet. Even the noise of the irrepressible sea seemed dulled in here. It was as if the grounds within …

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Snow Day!

Pretty, isn’t it?  This is my driveway this afternoon.  When the snow started coming down harder mid-morning, we thought we might be going home early.  Sure enough, cancellations started coming in, snow came down harder, and we decided to close up.  If only we had made that decision a little sooner!! Coming home, roads were …

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Stacks: The Art of Vertical Food – Review

For beginners and experienced cooks, this book shows you how to wow your company and your family with little effort.  These are familiar ingredients and recipes, just a different way of presenting the dish.   The recipes cover salads, starters, seafood, savory and sweet.  No special equipment is necessary, although the stacks will be easier to …

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