Kerri Maniscalco's Blog, page 19
May 28, 2015
Hello Adventure, indeed… Welcome to our new blog!
my sister’s boutique is pretty darn fancy. i just had to share!
Originally posted on dLb lifestyle:
Hello and welcome to our Dogwood Lane Boutique blog! We are super excited to share tips with you, ranging from beauty to home and even yummy recipes. Our focus will be on giving you all the tools you need to be the star of your own life. Throw the best parties, cook simple meals every foodie will go crazy over, and do it all in a style that’s uniquely YOU.
We’ll have links to...
April 23, 2015
happy world book day!
just in time to celebrate world book day – behold the new stash!
i am really looking forward to reading Nova Ren Suma’s THE WALLS AROUND US this weekend. the cover is GORGEOUS and the inside of the book sounds delightfully terrifying. have you read the blurb yet??
if you’re shaking your head then okay okay okay, i’ll paste it here for your convenience then you can froth at the mouth and grab a copy so we can read and fangirl together. sound good?
THE WALLS AROUND US:
“Ori’...
February 19, 2015
Book Review: The Cure For Dreaming
Title: The Cure For Dreaming
Author: Cat Winters
Publisher: Amulet
Genre: YA Historical
Rating: Five Stars
Jacket Copy:
Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl—a suffragist—in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she’s able to s...
January 30, 2015
Savory Gluten Free / Dairy Free Chicken and Dumpling Soup
homemade gluten free/dairy free chicken & dumpling soup.
Credit to Write.Eat.Repeat
i looooove making savory soups in the winter time. there’s nothing quite like having the house smell so aromatic while it’s blustery outside. there’s just something so comforting about a nice bowl of soup after a hectic day. if you’re short on time, but want something yummy then this is one of those set-it-and-forget-it meals that’s absolutely perfect.
cook it in a large pot on the stove top, or toss it in the...
November 10, 2014
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes, and Seared Scallops and Balsamic Reduction. Gluten free / dairy free
Having severe food allergies is hard, especially when trying to dine out. I’m allergic to gluten and (cow milk) dairy, and both are hidden in the most unexpected places. Some broths and stocks contain whey, certain whiskey sour mixes contain whey, (what the heck?!) and tons of dressings and sauces contain wheat. Even if I tell a waiter or waitress that I have a dairy and gluten allergy, there’s no guarantee that I won’t be accidentally poisoned.
And I can’t blame them.Who would even THINK to...
October 28, 2014
YA Author of FERAL – Holly Schindler – Talks Cats, Creepiness, and Spills Writing Secrets
Bella getting possessive of FERAL.
As promised in yesterday’s review, I’ve got a nice little treat for you today… Please help me (and Bella) warmly welcome YA Author, Holly Schindler, to our little corner of the interwebs with her fun interview!
Were there times when you were writing FERAL that you found yourself afraid of unexpected noises, or checking over your shoulder for stray cats or creatures lurking near the edge of the woods?
It’s funny—I didn’t. But my experience with FERAL is quite...
October 27, 2014
Book Review: FERAL by Holly Schindler
Title: FERAL
Author: Holly Schindler
Imprint: Harper Teen
Rating: Five stars
Holly Schindler’s FERAL promised to be like THE LOVELY BONES meets BLACK SWAN and it did not disappoint. From the first two opening scenes, I knew this was going to be one of those true psychological thrillers, emphasis on the psychological aspect.
*pumps fists*
I was disturbed.
I was horrified.
I was cringing back from the pages, peering through my fingers, and feeling so utterly overwhelmed. I freaking LOVED it.
S...
