Five Things I Learned from Living in France [GUEST POST]

Author Gillian Harvey with her husband and five children in France. (Photo by Frances Foster)

When you move around as much as we have, you will quickly discover that every community has its own rules to live by. And it doesn’t always take a move across the pond to find this out either. The rules can even change by neighborhood, and sometimes by street! Our friend, author Gillian Harvey, knows this all too well. Read today’s guest post to see which lessons she learned upon moving to another country and see if you can relate too. Enjoy! —J&H

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Food

Orange Strawberry Smoothie [RECIPE]

Summertime heat can be brutal, so quench your thirst with this delicious orange strawberry smoothie. Best part is, you can make it in advance to enjoy anytime you start craving this fruity citrus blend.

Jathan FinkSeptember 2, 2021Leave a comment

Food

Blueberry Dutch-Baby [RECIPE]

Life in New England is filled with festivals for everything from seafood to cranberries. In Maine, there are a number of great festivals that celebrate blueberries, and rightfully so. These little berries are delicious whether they are fresh or baked into something decadent, like this oven-baked pancake which is guaranteed to please your guests at your next Sunday brunch. If you like, you can add other berries too for color and taste or try cutting cream cheese into tiny cubes and stirring it into the batter for extra richness. Continue reading “Blueberry Dutch-Baby [RECIPE]”

Jathan FinkJuly 11, 2017July 11, 20171 Comment

Food

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]”

Jathan FinkMarch 15, 2017March 15, 20171 Comment

Books, Food

‘The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook’ Is A Must Buy for Foodies and Bibliophiles [REVIEW]

James Patterson's Grandma's Killer Chocolate Cake — Serve up one of your favorite mystery writer’s yummiest recipes, like Grandma’s Killer Chocolate Cake from James Patterson. (Photo courtesy Quirk Books)

Jathan and I love to cook nearly as much as we love to read. Or maybe it’s the other way around! Either way, when I received a copy of The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Wickedly Good Meals and Desserts to Die For, written by a host of my favorite authors and edited by Kate White, I was in awe. Continue reading “‘The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook’ Is A Must Buy for Foodies and Bibliophiles [REVIEW]”