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Continue reading →: Review: Journey to Munich (Maisie Dobbs #12) by Jacqueline WinspearThe desk clerk took Maisie’s Baedecker guide, opened the map inside, and lifted his pencil. “May I?” “Of course,” said Maisie. “I need to know where I’m going.” Flourishing the pencil, the clerk marked the place where Maisie could board a tram and the point at which she should step…
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Continue reading →: Recipe: “Nightshade’s” Drool-Worthy Pizza SauceMy toppings were inspired by the beachy locale — a crispy, thin crust pizza topped with stringy mozzarella, Canadian bacon, and pineapple. I used my simple, go-to bread recipe for the crust. I only needed about a quarter of the dough to spread a thin crust. I also recommend using a pizza…
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Continue reading →: Review: Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare (The Dark Artifices, #1)“All right, enough,” said Jules. “We’re taking a break from killings and profiles for dinner.” He took the boxes from Emma, shooting her a grateful look, and set them down on the coffee table. “I don’t care what you all want to talk about, it just can’t involve murder or…
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Continue reading →: Recipe: Coconut Pancakes with Fresh Pineapple-Ginger SyrupClary spoke up hastily. “What’s all the raw meat for?” she asked, indicating the third page of her menu. “Werewolves,” said Jace. “Though I don’t mind a bloody steak myself every once in a while.” He reached across the table and flipped Clary’s menu over. “Human food is on the…
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Continue reading →: Recipe: Oreo CupcakesAll right – I have a sneaking suspicion that you’re not 100% committed to your Oreo diet. The guidelines are really pretty basic. No excuses. Breakfast is obviously an Oreo granola bar or Oreo Pop-Tart. No, they’re not gross. Shut up. They’re amazing. Lunch should be Oreo pizza with an…
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Continue reading →: Review: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky AlbertalliBlue, Okay, first of all, Oreos absolutely qualify as a food group. Second of all, they’re the ONLY food group that matters. My sisters and I actually made up this place called the Shoreo a few years ago one night when we were staying at our aunt’s house. It’s like…
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Continue reading →: Recipe: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Caramelized HazelnutsShe kicked Chaol in the ribs with a sock-covered foot. “All I’m saying is that I’d like some chocolate cake every now and then.” He closed his eyes. “And an apple tart, and a loaf of bread, and a pot of stew, and a mountain of cookies, and a—“He chuckled…
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Continue reading →: Review: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass, #2)“Is that…chocolate cake?” “I thought you might need some.” “Need, not want?” A ghost of a smile was on her lips, and he almost sagged in relief as he said, “For you, I’d say that chocolate cake is most definitely a need.” Click here for a Crown of Midnight inspired chocolate cake recipe. Click here for…
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Continue reading →: Recipe: Miniature Princess Cakes (Prinsesstarta)“She [Nina] shoved one of the cakes from the coffee service into her mouth …” Nina was always eating sweets and was especially enamored with cake. I set out to make one that would have her salivating. For a Six of Crows book review, click here. This recipe has several components, so I…
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Continue reading →: Review: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
5/5 stars For a Nina-inspired cake recipe, click here. The Story: Cruel mob boss Kaz Brekker has a new job: break into the most impenetrable prison ever built. Enlisting the help of five other criminals from the Ketterdam slums, the six are staging a heist that will make them rich beyond…
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