Antipasto Pasta Salad puts the flavor of Italy in a bowl. Pasta with spicy salmi, briny olives, creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, sweet peppers, in a gorgeous homemade vinaigrette. Delizioso!
A Taste of Italy in a Gorgeous Summer Salad
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Antipasto Pasta Salad: A Taste of Italy
Show Your Library Some Love: Friends of the Library
You might be wondering - what do I mean by "friends of the library?" Well, my recent travels around the country took me to many public libraries, and taught me two important things.
First, public libraries are hugely beneficial to their local communities, providing access to a wide variety of ...
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Southern Style Cheese Wafers with Pecans
Crisp and buttery, with plenty of cheese flavor and just a hint of heat. These delicious, savory Southern Style Cheese Wafers with Pecans are a perfect snack or cocktail party nibble. So good!
Southern Style Cheese Wafers with Pecans – A Cocktail Party Classic
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Seven Historical Fiction Book Club Reads
One of the greatest pleasures of reading a thought-provoking book is discussing it with others. My seven Historical Fiction Book Club Reads list of novels covers a variety of topics, time periods, and viewpoints. Each one is a worthwhile read that will spark lively conversations!
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Coconut Cake with Pineapple Filling: The Book Club for Troublesome Women – Recipe Three
Book club meetings are even more fun when they include a book-based menu. My second recipe, inspired by my novel The Book Club for Troublesome Women, is Coconut Cake with Pineapple Filling. It’s oh-so retro, oh-so-tasty, and oh-so-perfect for your book club meeting!
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Smoky Salmon Cream Cheese Spread: Book Club for Troublesome Women – Recipe Three
Serve Smokey Salmon Cream Cheese Spread when your book club meets to discuss The Book Club for Troublesome Women, and add very 60’s vibe to the menu! This third and final recipe, inspired by the novel, is a little campy, a lot of fun, and as easy to make as it is delicious.
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