The Gifted is a beautiful and tragic post-apocalyptic fantasy. Words aren’t necessary in this graphic novel. The images alone convey the message clearly. There are some words that convey emotion and action (chomp, grr, wimper, howl, snap…), but it’s the images that tell the story. Those limited words accentuate what we’ve learned from the images. […]
Books
Melissa’s Dutch Yellow Potatoes Cookbook
I used to think that all potatoes were basically the same. It didn’t matter to me that they were different shapes, sizes or colors. Then I discovered Idaho grown Dutch Yellow Potatoes (DYP) from Melissa’s Produce. One bite and I knew that these were not the same. However they are prepared, the creamy texture and buttery flavor stand […]
Melissa’s Hatch Chile Cookbook and Chiles
Are you ready for Hatch Chile season? These flavorful chiles from New Mexico are only available for a short time each year. You can use them when they are fresh and they can be roasted and frozen to use throughout the year. Hatch chiles have a wonderful chile taste and are available mild, medium and […]
Rail USA Museums and Trips Guides
Every January when I was growing up, my grandparents came to visit us and enjoy the California sunshine. My grandma refused to fly in an airplane, so they took the 3 day train trip from Illinois to Los Angeles. I loved going to Union Station to greet them when their train came in. I haven’t […]
Alison Sweeney Book Launch – Scared Scriptless
Alison Sweeney is a multi-talented woman. She spent 21 years playing the part of Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives and is now hosting The Biggest Loser. She’s also a writer. Her latest work of fiction, Scared Scriptless, just came out this month. I enjoyed meeting Alison earlier this month at Duff’s Cakemix in […]
Beach House Baking Cookbook
Are you ready for some Summertime treats? Beach House Baking can help! Pastry Chef Lei Shishak has put together a beautiful collection of recipes that will remind you of good times at the beach with family and friends. She lives in South Orange County, California and has a bakery near the ocean. Her baking is […]