Review: A Summer of New Beginnings

A Summer of New Beginnings by Lisa Hobman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I liked it...I am not a big summer person so sometimes the summer theme doesn't always work for me...this was good though!

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Review: The One Saving Grace: From the author of the bestselling 'A Village Affair'

The One Saving Grace: From the author of the bestselling 'A Village Affair' by Julie Houston
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Not bad! Not stellar but I'd give it 3 1/2 stars if I could!

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Review: Goodness Grace and Me

Goodness Grace and Me by Julie Houston
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Not bad! Not stellar but I'd give it 3 1/2 stars if I could!

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Review: Witchcraft and Secret Societies of Rural England: The Magic of Toadmen, Plough Witches, Mummers, and Bonesmen

Witchcraft and Secret Societies of Rural England: The Magic of Toadmen, Plough Witches, Mummers, and Bonesmen by Nigel Pennick
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sadly I didn't learn much. It covered a lot of old ground...

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Review: Wisconsin Cheese Cookbook: Creamy, Cheesy, Sweet, and Savory Recipes from the State’s Best Creameries

Wisconsin Cheese Cookbook: Creamy, Cheesy, Sweet, and Savory Recipes from the State’s Best Creameries by Kristine Hansen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

How can you go wrong with cheese???

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Review: When Polly Met Olly

When Polly Met Olly by Zoe May
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Cute, funny...solid chick lit

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Review: The Year of Starting Over

The Year of Starting Over by Karen King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After "Snowy Nights at the Lonely Hearts Hotel" (which earned a rare 5 stars from me)...Karen King was going to have to work hard to keep impressing me...most authors don't strike gold twice...

I was pleasantly surprised! Solid 4 stars!!!


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Review: Summer on the Italian Lake

Summer on the Italian Lake by Lucy Coleman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I liked it...I am not a big summer person so sometimes the sun/sand/summer theme doesn't always work for me...this was good though!

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Review: Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop

Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A lovely ride...in typical Rebecca Raisin style!

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Review: The Tanglewood Tea Shop

The Tanglewood Tea Shop by Lilac Mills
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A sweet chick lit read...not too heavy :c) Loved it!

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Review: Dreaming of Tuscany

Dreaming of Tuscany by T.A. Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I do love T.A. Williams books! Another wonderful read!!!

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Review: Maybe This Time

Maybe This Time by Jill Mansell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A lovely book by a favourite author! You can't go wrong with jill Mansell!!!

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Review: New Starts and Cherry Tarts at the Cosy Kettle

New Starts and Cherry Tarts at the Cosy Kettle by Liz Eeles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fun new series! I can't wait for the next installment!

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1950's Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 can condensed French onion soup, undiluted, divided
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 6 cups hot cooked egg noodles
• Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps

1. In a large bowl, beat egg. Stir in 1/3 cup of soup, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix gently. 
2. Shape into six oval patties. 
3. Brown in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side. 
4. Remove and set aside; discard drippings. 
5. In the skillet, combine flour and water until smooth; add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and remaining soup; bring to a boil. 
6. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. 
7. Return patties to skillet. 
8. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. 
9. Serve patties and gravy over noodles. 
10. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Serves 6

Review: Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas: Crafts, Decorating Tips, and Recipes, 1920s-1960s

Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas: Crafts, Decorating Tips, and Recipes, 1920s-1960s by Susan Waggoner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: Once Upon a Winter: All Four Parts in One - Plus an Exclusive Extra Short Story...

Once Upon a Winter: All Four Parts in One - Plus an Exclusive Extra Short Story... by Tilly Tennant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: One Starry Night

One Starry Night by Tilly Tennant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: Ways to Say Goodbye

Ways to Say Goodbye by Tilly Tennant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: I'm Not in Love

I'm Not in Love by Tilly Tennant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: The Accidental Guest

The Accidental Guest by Tilly Tennant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: BH Ultimate Cookie Book: More than 500 Tempting Treats Plus Secrets for Baking Better Cookies

BH Ultimate Cookie Book: More than 500 Tempting Treats Plus Secrets for Baking Better Cookies by Lois White
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: Descendants 2

Descendants 2 by Eric Geron
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

As with book #1...it's ok...but a bit flat w/o the music! Describing the singing and dancing just doesn't work for me.

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Review: Descendants

Descendants by Rico Green
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I prefer the movie! The book was a bit flat w/o all of the lovely singing and dancing :c)

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Review: The Martha Manual: How to Do (Almost) Everything

The Martha Manual: How to Do (Almost) Everything by Martha Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: A Year at The Cosy Cottage Café

A Year at The Cosy Cottage Café by Rachel Griffiths
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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