Claire Huston's Blog, page 3
February 10, 2023
Recipe | Rice Krispie treats with condensed milk
Easy-to-make, yummy Rice Krispie treats – a surefire hit with kids of all ages I wanted a recipe for Rice Krispie treats/ squares which used condensed milk because I guessed it would stop them drying out, so I found and adapted this one. These Rice Krispie treats with condensed milk are an easy-to-make sweet treat, […]
January 26, 2023
Recipe | Gluten-free peanut butter cookies
You need just 3 ingredients to make these delicious, gluten-free treats 3 ingredients, no mixer required. It couldn’t be easier! You can use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter to make these gluten-free cookies. I used a mixture of the two because I was using up what I had in the cupboard. When I make […]
January 19, 2023
Review | The Second Stranger by Martin Griffin
A twisty, chilling thriller. 3.5/5. The blurb: Remie Yorke has one shift left at the Mackinnon Hotel in the remote Scottish Highlands before she leaves for good. Then Storm Ezra hits. As temperatures plummet and phone lines go down, an injured man stumbles inside. PC Don Gaines was in a terrible accident on the mountain […]
November 20, 2022
UK Christmas Giveaway! Win a book lover’s pin and a paperback copy of The Only Exception
After the success of last year’s giveaway, TEN paperback copies of my latest romcom, The Only Exception, can be won by UK-based readers. One lucky winner will also receive a fab A Reader Lives a Thousand Lives enamel pin! I’ll sign the book if you like: a nice surprise Christmas present for the romance reader […]
November 12, 2022
Children in Read online book auction 2022
Get a signed book from your favourite author! The annual Authors’ and Illustrators’ Children in Read online charity book auction ends next Friday, 18th November 2022. Last year the auction raised a fantastic £24,888 for a terrific cause. Let’s see if we can beat that this year! Hundreds of authors and illustrators have donated signed […]
October 7, 2022
Recipe | Elderflower loaf cake
An elderflower drizzle brings something different to a basic loaf cake. This recipe is from the August 2010 edition of bbcgoodfood magazine. I adapted to cooking temperature to shorten the oven time a little, but if you’re unsure how long the elderflower loaf cake will take to bake in your oven, keep an eye on […]
September 30, 2022
Review: In the Mood (Broken Wings 4) by M. W. Arnold @mick859 @rararesources
Another great WW2 drama with something for everyone. I’m delighted to be taking part in this tour. Thank you to the author for providing me with an e-copy of this book via Rachel’s Random Resources. The blurb: During a hectic couple of weeks in February 1944, the girls of the Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club […]
September 23, 2022
Recipe | Butterscotch sponge cake
Butterscotch sponge cake. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee! This butterscotch sponge cake is easy to make and has a sweet, light flavour with a satisfyingly dense, almost chewy, texture. It goes perfectly with a hot drink. This recipe came from my mum’s folder of clippings. We are guessing it dates back to […]
September 15, 2022
Review | Stone Blind: Medusa’s Story by Natalie Haynes
Another great mythology retelling from Natalie Haynes. Thank you to Mantle/Pan Macmillan for providing me with an e-copy of this book via NetGalley. The blurb: Medusa is the only mortal in a family of gods. Growing up with her sisters, she quickly realizes that she is the only one who gets older, experiences change, feels […]
August 29, 2022
Review | Secrets of the Chateau by Lynn Forth
Get away from it all with this wonderfully scenic romance! The blurb: A château in France, with fairy-tale turrets. What’s not to like? Sophie Stewart loves her job. Working for Alex Conroy, who owns an exclusive hotel chain, is a dream – as is the man himself! So why does she panic at the thought […]
