Thursday, September 27, 2018

Review: Fast Friends

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful, fun, funny story as usual :c) Full of uh oh and eye-covering moments :c)

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Review: The Gluten-Free Instant Pot Cookbook: Fast to Fix and Nourishing Recipes for All Kinds of Electric Pressure Cookers

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: Thinner in an Instant Cookbook: Great-Tasting Dinners with 350 Calories or Less from the Instant Pot or Other Electric Pressure Cooker

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: The Sustainable Home: An inspirational guide to maintaining a sustainable household

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Monday, September 24, 2018

Review: No One Cancels Christmas

No One Cancels Christmas No One Cancels Christmas by Zara Stoneley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lots of LOLs :c)

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Review: It’s a Wonderful Night

It’s a Wonderful Night It’s a Wonderful Night by Jaimie Admans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lovely! Sweet! Fun & festive!!!

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Review: Instantly Sweet: 75 Desserts and Sweet Treats from Your Instant Pot or Other Electric Pressure Cooker

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: Willow: Traditional Craft for Modern Living

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Vintage Recipe: Irish Stew

Maybe omit the MSG...

Easy Bangers and Mash

Ingredients:

8 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tsps butter, divided
1/2 C. milk, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

1 1/2 lbs beef sausage
1/2 C. diced onion
1 (.75 oz.) packet dry brown gravy mix
1 C. water, or as needed

Directions:

Set your oven to 350 degrees before doing anything else. 
    
For 20 mins boil your potatoes in water. Remove all the water and mash them.  
    
Then add in: salt, milk, pepper, and 1 tsp of butter. Mash again. 
    
Fry your sausage in a pan and then set them to the side and fry your onions in 1 tsp of butter.  
    
Combine water and gravy in the same pan and let the contents lightly boil. Continue boiling the gravy until thick.  
    
Now get a baking dish and line the bottom of it with some gravy and onions. Then cut your sausages in half and put them on top of the gravy. Add the potatoes over the sausages and then the remaining gravy.  
    
Cook in the oven for 23 mins. 
    
Enjoy.

Harvest Fruit and Nut Pie

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Review: The Pumpkin Cookbook

The Pumpkin Cookbook The Pumpkin Cookbook by Nicola Hill
My rating: 2 of 5 stars



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Review: Scandinavian Christmas

Scandinavian Christmas Scandinavian Christmas by Trina Hahnemann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: Best of Christmas

Best of Christmas Best of Christmas by Love Food Editors
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: Best of Fall

Best of Fall Best of Fall by Love Food Editors
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: 365 Winter Warmer Slow Cooker Recipes: Simply Savory and Delicious 3-Ingredient Meals

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Winter is always soup/stew season and this book has some gems!

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Review: 101 MORE Days of Christmas: 101+ Recipes & Crafts for a DIY Holiday

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: 101 Days of Christmas

101 Days of Christmas 101 Days of Christmas by Mandi Ehman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Friday, September 21, 2018

A Note About Book Reviews

Good morning!!!

It has been brought to my attention that I am a bit "mean" when it comes to reviewing books!

"You say you love a book but only give it 4 stars!" has become quite the theme in my inbox!

So, for clarity's sake:

5 of 5 stars = I worshipped this book and it will live on my tablet forever and probably be re-read monthly! **Obviously with ARC's this means I will purchase said book...this should not need to be clarified!**

4 of 5 stars = I loved this book and will re-read it at least yearly!

3 of 5 stars = I liked this book.  It will stay in my digital library for when the itch to re-read it presents.

2 of 5 stars = I did not care for this book.  I appreciate you worked hard on it and I am very sorry I did not like it.  Really...I am!

1 of 5 stars = I hated this book!  I did not finish it and will be deleting it forthwith!  **A note about 1 star reviews...you will NEVER see one posted!  I do not believe in trashing anyone's hard work no matter how much I did not like it!  I always contact the publisher and let them know I will not be reviewing the book!**

I hope this clarifies how I review/rate books!

Have a lovely day ☮

Thursday, September 20, 2018

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