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December 15, 2020

My Favorite Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

In our house, it's just not the holidays without gingerbread. I'm excited to share my favorite recipe with you. I hope it will make your kitchen smell delicious and give you an opportunity to spend some quality time with someone you love...or provide a moment of peace and solitude as you slow down to make this treat.



Happy holidays from me to you. Stay safe, warm, and well. As you ring in the new year, may 2021 shine brightly for you and yours.




Gingerbread Men:



Ingredients:


3 cups (420gr...

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Published on December 15, 2020 14:22

October 24, 2020

Win An Advanced Reader's Copy of LOST IN PARIS

My publisher is giving away forty advanced reading copies of LOST IN PARIS, which will officially hit the shelves on April 13, 2021. If you haven't entered to win, don't wait because the contest closes Monday, October 26, 2020. Enter at GoodReads.



♥️ LOST IN PARIS – A Novel -- When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch—perfect for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The...

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Published on October 24, 2020 13:02

October 13, 2020

Let The Countdown Begin: Six monts until release day!

Only six months until we can get LOST IN PARIS! If you'd like to get your hands on a copy of the book sooner, don't forget to enter the GoodReads giveaway. For more information on how to enter, go to the contest page on GoodReads. Good luck!

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Published on October 13, 2020 03:00

October 12, 2020

Win One of **40** Advanced Reader's Copy of LOST IN PARIS

I’m so excited to announce that my publisher, Gallery Books, is giving away **40** advanced reader's copies of my book, LOST IN PARIS. It’s an April 2021 release, so this giveaway means you could get your hands on the book six months before everyone else. For more information on how to enter, go to GoodReads. Good luck!!

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Published on October 12, 2020 05:46

September 22, 2020

LOST IN PARIS ARC GIVEAWAY

Congratulations, Peggy Clayton! You're the winner of the LOST IN PARIS advance reader copy. Please Facebook message me so I let you know how to claim your prize. Thanks to all who entered. I will be hosting more giveaways soon. So, please keep checking back.

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Published on September 22, 2020 15:20

August 31, 2020

Stranded in Paris

My husband and I visited Paris together for the first time in the early 2000s. It was his first time in the city. I had lived in France when I was younger, but it had been a while since I’d been there. He loves to plan trips and always does a great job researching the best places to stay and eat and the must-see attractions. Since he does such a good job, I usually let him work his magic.



He decided we would be much more comfortable in an apartment rather than a hotel and he worked with a comp...

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Published on August 31, 2020 21:02

Sunday Pancakes

Family meals mean a lot to us. Every chance we get we sit down at the table together. Sometimes schedules get in the way, but we always try to fix a special breakfast on Sundays. Usually, it’s something a little bit decadent. Something we might not take the time to prepare on a rushed weekday or a busy Saturday morning.



One of my all-time favorites is blueberry pancakes with warm blueberry compote. Here’s the recipe in case you want to try it.



Yields: 6 pancakes



Ingredients:



1 cup + 2 tbsp...

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Published on August 31, 2020 21:01

Welcome!

Welcome to my new home on the web! I’m glad you’re here. This is a place where we can talk about books, travel, food…and, of course, this is where you’ll hear firsthand about everything leading up to the release of my book, LOST IN PARIS (Gallery Books ~ April 13, 2021).


I have lots of fun surprises planned for the days ahead. I hope you’ll check back here regularly.



Love,


Elizabeth

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Published on August 31, 2020 21:00