Southwest Scramble [RECIPE]

Are you tired of the same breakfast day after day? Try our Southwest Scramble! It’s chock full of fresh veggies, black beans for extra protein and fiber, and a touch of jalapeno for a bit of heat. Serve it in warmed tortillas, or forget the added carbs and plate it with a bit of sausage and fresh fruit. Your taste buds will love it, your partner will crave it, and your body will thank you for starting the day with a healthy choice. Continue reading “Southwest Scramble [RECIPE]”
Ina Garten’s ‘Cooking for Jeffrey’ Proves Food Is Love [REVIEW]

Food is love. It’s something Heather and I have said for years, because we both love to spoil the people we care about with phenomenal meals. Obviously, we’re not alone when it comes to that sentiment. That’s why Ina Garten’s latest cookbook, Cooking for Jeffrey, features all the recipes her doting hubby loves most, and now she’s sharing them with the rest of us. Continue reading “Ina Garten’s ‘Cooking for Jeffrey’ Proves Food Is Love [REVIEW]”
James Rollins Creates A Chillingly Plausible Thriller With ‘The Seventh Plague’ [REVIEW]

In the latest Sigma Force novel, The Seventh Plague, a threat born out of the ancient past threatens to destroy all of the world’s children and ultimately all of mankind forever. Blending biblical philosophies with modern day science, this promises to be one of the most riveting stories of James Rollins’ career. Continue reading “James Rollins Creates A Chillingly Plausible Thriller With ‘The Seventh Plague’ [REVIEW]”
Fou Maque Choux [RECIPE]

Having traveled about the United States as much as we have, we tend to pick up culinary traditions all around the country. Maque Choux is a traditional side dish served throughout Louisiana. We first learned about it when we took a class at the New Orleans School of Cooking a few years back, although that recipe called for tomatoes. I’ve cut them out here, however, which is why I’m calling this version Fou Maque Choux (fou is Cajun for “crazy”). In its place I’ve added a touch of Tex-Mex flavor by adding the black beans and Mexican oregano. The ingredients blend together beautifully and make for one yummy new riff on a Cajun classic. Enjoy! Continue reading “Fou Maque Choux [RECIPE]”
Harry Hunsicker Makes His Mark with ‘The Devil’s Country’ [REVIEW]

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When a lone drifter steps off the bus in a tiny West Texas town, all he wants is to mind his own business and be left alone. But trouble has a way of sneaking up and finding a man when he least expects it. Suddenly caught in a dangerous web of malice and corruption, will he be able to uncover the town’s terrible secrets and clear his name? Find out in Harry Hunsicker’s new thriller, The Devil’s Country. Continue reading “Harry Hunsicker Makes His Mark with ‘The Devil’s Country’ [REVIEW]”