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15 New Books to Read Over Spring Break
Spring break is the perfect time to relax under the warm sun, with the sand at your back, the water touching your toes, and a great book in your hands. Even if you’re not headed to the beach yourself, these Read more
Pearl S. Buck
March 2017
Spring is just around the corner, and in our March giveaway we want you to be prepared! Our grand prize winner will receive a Dorset Basket for Four by Picnic At Ascot. As well as, a signed copy of IF Read more
Buttermilk-Oat Pancakes
These hearty oat pancakes are delicious with blueberries, mini chocolate chips, or just good ole butter and syrup. Buttermilk-Oat Pancakes Makes 25 3” pancakes 1 ½ cup quick-cooking oats 1 ½ cup all-purpose Read more
Jalapeno Chicken Sliders
Jalapeño Pepper Jack Chicken Sliders 2 lbs ground chicken ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 2 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp finely diced seeded jalapeño 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro 12 slices pepper jack cheese 12 slider buns Guacamole for serving, optional Read more
Debbie Macomber
Mission Viejo Library
March 21, 2017 Norman P. Murray Center Community Center Terraces 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 5pm – Afternoon Tea 6:30pm – Reserved seating for Writers Present presentation General Admission The cost is $31 and includes: One 1st edition Read more
C.S. Lewis
Sockhead Hat
Pattern: Sockhead Hat Yarn: I don’t have the label anymore, but it was self-patterning sock yarn. Needles: US size 2.5 16″ circular plus double point needles to finish at the top Comments: I knitted this hat during Seahawks games in Read more
Rocketry Baby Cardigan
Pattern: Rocketry Baby Cardigan by Lindsay Pekny Yarn: Spud & Chloe superwash worsted, part wool, part cotton Needles: US Size 5 and 7 circular needles Comments: This pattern has intrigued me for a while and when baby Mason came along, Read more
Valentine’s Day Peekaboo Cutout Cookie
Peekaboo Heart Cutout Cookies Makes about 30 sandwich cookies 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ¼ cup sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 3 ¾ cups flour 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Cookie Read more
Christina Dawson
February 2017
In February, we are giving away an amazing date night! Our grand prize winner will receive a $100 Darden gift card and a $50 Fandango gift card. As well as, a signed A.R.E of IF NOT FOR YOU. 10 runners Read more
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Serves 8-10 2 chicken breasts ¾ cup minced onion ¾ cup chopped celery 1 ½ cups chopped carrots 1 tsp salt ½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp dried sage ½ tsp garlic powder Read more
13 New Books to Read if You Love DM
If you’re a fan of Debbie Macomber‘s heartwarming contemporary romances and compelling women’s fiction, you’re probably patiently awaiting her newest novel, If Not for You, coming in March. To tide you over until then, we’ve rounded up new and forthcoming emotionally Read more
C.S. Lewis
Black-Bottom Coconut Cream Pie
Black-Bottom Coconut Cream Pie 1 baked pie crust ½ cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch 2 cups half-and-half 4 egg yolks 3 Tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes ½ cup chocolate chips ¼ cup heavy Read more
Kahlil Gibran
Honey Chipotle Oven Roasted Ribs
Honey Chipotle Oven-Roasted Ribs Serves 6 ¼ cup minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo ¼ cup honey ¼ cup mustard powder 1 ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp coarse salt 5 lbs pork spareribs 1/3 cup honey Preheat oven to Read more
If Not for You
January 2017
In January, we are giving away a Blessings Box, a Pinky Up glass tea infuser mug and some tea to go with it, paired with a Hydro Flask so you can take your tea on the go! You will also receive Read more
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