Lisa Carter's Blog, page 11
August 22, 2016
August 19, 2016
#Recipe—Crab Sandwich
Traditionally, a crab sandwich would involve fresh crab and legs hanging out of 2 slices of bread. Yes, I kid you not.
For those of us not fortunate to live close enough to get live crabs right off the dock, here is a variation using crab meat made into crab cakes—
Ingredients:
• 1 lb. crab meat
• 2 Tbsp parsley
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 egg
• 1-1 1/2 Tbsp mayo—more if needed
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
Mix all ingredients.
Shape into patties.
Cook in skillet with butter until golden brown on the outside.
Or deep fry in oil or broil till lightly golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve between bread slices or hamburger buns of choice. White bread is preferred on the Eastern Shore.
For more recipes, visit Falling for the Single Dad on Pinterest.
August 18, 2016
Eastern Shore Getaway—Falling for the Single Dad Releases
Welcome to the Eastern Shore of Virginia
A land of sandy beaches, a slower pace of life, good fishing, good neighbors
And beautiful beginnings.
Falling for the Single Dad tells the final Duer sister’s story.
Step out of your busy life and enjoy one last chance at summer.
For more behind the scene photos, visit Falling for the Single Dad on Pinterest.
August 17, 2016
August 16, 2016
Why I Wrote Falling for the Single Dad
Late September 2015, I stepped off a plane from Dallas and returned home, trophy in hand for winning the ACFW Carol Award for Romantic Suspense, only to be met with news that my elderly father had been in an accident. For the last several years due to his advanced Alzheimer’s, I had been his primary caretaker. With my father now placed in an end-of-life facility, I was immediately faced with contacting hospice and preparing him and our family physically, spiritually and emotionally for his imminent passing.
What followed were five of the hardest months of my life. Unrelenting life and death decisions on behalf of my father came one after the other. It was a heavy responsibility that weighed upon me. And those decisions took an enormous toll.
From the height of professional achievement to the saddest of personal situations, I also had a deadline to meet—writing book 3 for my contemporary romance publisher, Love Inspired. During this period between September to February 2015, Falling for the Single Dad emerged.
On the surface, the book is about a young woman who returns home after being estranged from her family for fifteen years after the death of her mother. The heroine, Caroline, finds a second chance at love with an amazing widower and his adorable little girl. There is a lot of laughter and fun involving the most fascinating of creatures—sea turtles. But the book is really about coping with grief and moving forward in faith and love. At the heart of this novel is the story of one woman’s battle with depression.
There, I said it.
A word not often discussed among Christians. But I believe—if we are honest—that most people suffer from depression at some point in their lives. It can be a temporary, situational experience or a more chronic tendency for a multitude of reasons both physical and emotional. Falling for the Single Dad is an intensely honest look at this topic. It is an intensely honest insight into my personal struggles.
There is a great deal of joy involved in penning words to paper, of becoming an author. But there is a downside for some—not all—writers. Research indicates that creative people—perhaps due to the deeply introspective nature of what we do—are especially prone to bouts of depression. I think it is essential that we share our stories so that other people can find the courage to seek help and not suffer alone.
Years ago, a teacher friend gave me a nautilus shell. This friend struggled against the darkness and battled sadness, but told no one. Tragically, one day he chose to end his life. I’ve since pondered the meaning behind the unique, multi-chambered design of the nautilus. Falling for the Single Dad is an outgrowth of that takeaway. I believe it is important to talk about depression to combat the lie that we are alone. I hope this story illustrates the truth that it’s okay to ask for help. Life is often hard, but God is always good.
We do other Christians a disservice to pretend depression only happens to non-believers. Like King David, the prophet Elijah and the Apostle Paul, the heroine of Falling for the Single Dad wrestles with depression. If this describes your current situation, I pray you will seek the advice of a medical professional and wise, spiritual counsel, too, so that you might take partake of the richer, fuller, abundant life God desires for you to experience. Life is worth living.
Ultimately, Falling for the Single Dad is about hope. My inspiration comes from Hebrews 10:23—“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
Yes indeed, my friend, He is.
My father’s home-going occurred on February 12, 2016. I don’t know what the future holds for you or for me. But I’ve learned that I must trust in the God who holds us—our hopes, our dreams, our loved ones and our lives—in the palm of His hand. The safest place we can ever rest.
It is my hope that you will not only enjoy reading Falling for the Single Dad, but find it thought-provoking as well.
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August 15, 2016
August 13, 2016
The #Inspiration for Falling for the Single Dad—My Favorite #Lighthouses
I’m partial to the North Carolina lighthouses. And also the Eastern Shore lighthouse in Assateague, Virginia.
Assateague, Virginia
Bodie Island, NC
Cape Hatteras, NC
Currituck Lighthouse, NC
Cape Lookout, NC
Oak Island, NC
Ocracoke, NC
Bald Head, NC
Do you have a favorite lighthouse?
Why do you think people are drawn to lighthouses?
What does a lighthouse signify to you?
For more photos inspired by Falling for the Single Dad, visit Pinterest. 
August 12, 2016
#Recipe—Clam Fritters
From one Eastern Shore kitchen to yours—
Ingredients:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1 medium onion (white or yellow)
• 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• Fresh clams with juice
• sea salt & black pepper to taste
• chopped parsley
Directions:
Rinse and chop clams. Set aside.
Mix flour, water and egg.
Add Old Bay, then salt and pepper to taste.
Batter consistency should be thick. Add clams, onion and chopped parsley.
Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
Heat oil to 375 degrees in pan or deep fryer.
Drop small spoonfuls of batter into hot oil.
Cook approximately 5 minutes on each side.
If using deep fryer, fritters will float when done.
Cook until firm or achieve a golden brown color.
Cool and enjoy. Serve with cocktail sauce.
For more recipes, visit Falling for the Single Dad on Pinterest.
August 11, 2016
August 10, 2016
Sea Turtle T-shirts
Just for fun—brought to you by Caroline Duer’s t-shirt collection in Falling for the Single Dad—
Cute and sassy
Honu—sea turtle in Hawaiian
Ain’t that the truth?
Don’t you?
Beach couture at its finest
Love the anchors
For more behind the scene photos, visit Falling for the Single Dad on Pinterest.
