Last weekend, I needed a simple, tasty cupcake recipe to serve at my sister-in-law’s baby shower. These definitely fit the bill. They were packed full of taste and each bite made you want to grab a glass of milk. Now that’s my kind of cupcake. Easy Vanilla Cupcakes Adapted From: Nigella Lawson Ingredients: 1 stick…
Dead Lady Fingers
Last week, I posted the first in a series of recipes from young adult book authors. Today I’ve got another for you, just in time for Halloween this weekend! These Dead Lady Fingers are, literally, to DIE for! They are super-creepy and are the perfect spooky treat for Halloween! Dead Lady Fingers Source: Judith Graves,…
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
I have read and loved the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and I was so excited for the release of Clockwork Angel, the first book in her new Infernal Devises series. I am a huge fan of the Steampunk genre. I really enjoy when stories meld the elements of the Victorian era and rustic…
It’s a Boy!
Last weekend, I hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law, Alexandria. It was a lot of fun. We served monkey cupcakes, green apple guacamole and cream cheese queso (recipes to come on the cooking site!) and the party was jungle-themed. You know, ’cause they’re welcoming a new little monkey into the family! River really enjoyed…
Scott Westerfeld Book Signing
Last week, I got to meet Scott Westerfeld when he spoke at a local library about his latest book, Behemoth. Behemoth, which is the sequel to Leviathan, is an alternative history of World War I. It blends Steampunk and fantasy to create a world where “Clankers” use steam-powered walking machines to battle Darwinist creatures fabricated…