Living in Southern California, my family has lots of opportunities to enjoy authentic Mexican cooking at home, with friends and in restaurants. I love the flavor combinations and the fresh ingredients that are used. Most of my grocery shopping is done at a Mexican market that has a great selection and low prices. Many of […]
Books
Mira’s Diary: Home Sweet Rome by Marissa Moss
Mira’s Diary is a fabulous and fun way to travel through time. Yes, this book involves time travel, history, mystery and adventures! In Home Sweet Rome Marissa Moss takes us on a journey back to the 16th century with Mira, a modern day girl. Her previous book, Lost in Paris, was a similar adventure. The […]
Reluctantly Related by Deanna Brann
Ahh… the mother-in-law relationship can be a tricky one. It’s easy to blame everything on the mother-in-law, but the truth is that it takes two to tango. Daughter-in-laws are certainly not guilt-free. By nature, this relationship is one that can be problematic unless you’re willing to work at it. Life is much better for all […]
Oh Dear Sylvia by Dawn French
Dawn French knows how to make people laugh. She is a comedian, actor and writer from the UK where she is well known for her roles in the following shows: French and Saunders, Murder Most Horrid, The Vicar of Dibley, Jam and Jerusalem, Lark Rise to Candleford, and, most recently, Roger and Val Have Just Got In. She has had success […]
Sight Reading by Daphne Kalotay
Daphne Kalotay has done it again! Her previous novel, Russian Winter, was beautifully written. It instantly transported me to another place and time as I got completely wrapped up in the characters. Her latest novel, Sight Reading, did the same. She has a degree in psychology from Vassar and a PhD in Modern and Contemporary […]
The Space Book by Jim Bell
This fantastic book would make a great graduation or Father’s Day gift! I know my scientist Dad would have enjoyed reading it and it’s also a good book for my science-minded college student sons. Jim Bell is passionate about astronomy. His enthusiasm is contagious. The Space Book is an exciting look at history, space and astronomy. […]