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As I’ve done before, I’m recycling part of an old recipe column from a little weekly newspaper where I Also, I do think that a simple recipe like this would have appealed to Cinderella, although hers would There are five regular-sized cans of beans in the salad, but I think you could sneak a sixth can in here You will note that I use no salt. Last, but not least, it is very popular at holiday gatherings year around.

It is a time to gather with friends and family, staving off the inevitable chill of winter with parties Cold and alone by the kitchen hearth, Cinderella would have been forced to serve the holiday dinner rather than invited to share it, but, since all fairy tale protagonists are survivors, I like to think she My husband and I try to enjoy the little things throughout the year, but no ritual we have is more enchanting I have always loved the quiet beauty of snow, the way its icy crystals transform the landscape as they

I was gathering mallow-cheeses, for I'd eaten all the snails I could find. There I found her, curled under a whin. “Creep under the hedge,” I told the wolf crooningly, and I came towards her as slowly as I could. I scratched her back, which she permitted, and I marveled once more at her deep, shining fur. The prince thought me beautiful too, as I curtseyed to his father the king.

Momma frowned, adding a pinch of herbs to the pot. I believe that today I, too, have found a treasure.” “Wait here, will you love? I won’t be but a moment.” “I told you before and I’ll tell you again. I didn’t do anything.” Sean slapped the counter. “I hardly care about a limp.”   He squeezed her hand back.

But the village has changed since I took her place. I'm so shocked at the tiny voice that answers, I have to gather my wits along with my shawl over my head The little girl steps back as if I were the one who frightened her. I show her the brush and how to lean far in. I promise her a cookie if she helps me, but she knows I've got a secret.

through underbrush, swinging torches into shadowed corners. I thought you’d be sleeping.” “I was,” Forest replied dryly. “Oh, I’m so sorry, dearie, I didn’t mean to disturb your winter nap. I was just looking for someplace to settle my old bones, and your forest was so welcoming.” “I think I’d prefer to stay, dearie. The dark woods never have quite as much prey.

Do you love the idea that there is magic/power in sewing and herb craft? I don’t want to give too much away, but the best way to sum up the big storyline is that Isobel and her Her writing style remains lively and highly readable, no matter what the subject in the book. I’m going to start reading her other books as soon as I’m done with this review. Like I said, buy it! You can find it HERE.

(Note: This is where I have to say that I routinely surprise women friends and family with gifts. Anyway, my husband Todd and I decided years ago to just ask each other what we want. Last Father’s Day I did get a bit creative and got Todd a ZINGERMANS Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich Kit Last, I always take time finding a special card for a friend or loved one for any occasion. Todd and I always display the cards we give each other. That’s all for this week.

She’s hurting from the loss of her beloved father and has some ill will toward her mother, who she, nonetheless Indian wedding, a truly bonkers retreat (there’s something horrible in those gummies at that whacky gathering She’s a fresh new voice, and I look forward to reading more of her work. But I’m a grandmother, and I wasn’t offended. You can find a copy of the book HERE.

between the worlds, and odd things begin to happen; the family cat disappears, Aaron’s wife starts to see shadows You can find the book here. Her work has appeared in Eternal Haunted Summer, Blue Heron Review, Forget-Me-Not Press, Mermaids Monthly

WINTER FOLKLORE & ANIMALS 10 Strange Signs Predicting a Hard Winter Woodpeckers sharing a tree Pigs gathering Maurice Sendak, In January Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening - Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.

It’s a perfect treat to take to Memorial Day gatherings. Everyone eats it! Enjoy! This week's pick: The Most Magical Party Mix I recognize that I may seem to have gone way down the rabbit Process is key here. I also strongly recommend using Crispix as the cereal if you can find it. I do not think the wheat cereal tastes nearly as good as the other two, so I leave it out, but mix up