Sensory Details

Hello and welcome to another installment of Open Book Blog Hop. Today we’re talking about sensory details in writing, or more specifically, infusing sensory details into writing – how do you do it or do you do it? Does it just flow as you write or is it part of the rewrite process, a deliberate …

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October Giveaway!

My daughter-in-law, Shaina, and I decided to have a monthly craft day, where we get to sit and chat and do something fun. I love that. Our first foray into craft day was wreaths.  We made Halloween and Thanksgiving wreaths.  Check out my supplies. I went to Hobby Lobby and Walmart and picked up things …

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Chicken Pot Pies

We have family dinner every Sunday for our kids, grandkids and my mother-in-law.  It’s something we started when they started moving out of the house.  After a while, we found it difficult to decide what to make and came up with the idea that everyone would write a dinner idea on a piece of paper and …

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Eggplant Parmesan

Entering the fall of the year, is a great time to make Eggplant Parmesan.  I found this recipe on Allrecipes and thought it was the perfect side for our grilled chicken.  It’s also so darn good, so I hope you’ll give it a shot. Ingredients 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced 2 eggs, beaten 4 …

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Carmel Apple Pizza

I’ve been making this dessert for years and my kids request it often.  I hope you enjoy it and since apple season is upon us, it’s the perfect “almost fall” recipe. Ingredients: 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown …

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