Jennifer Moorman's Blog, page 12
August 4, 2020
Own a Piece of Magic
,Own a one-of-a-kind necklace, handmade by ,This charmed creation is inspired by our beloved Mystic Water, a whimsical town where anything is possible and magic floats on the breeze.
,Cara has crafted a gemstone key necklace with your choice of gemstone (green zircon or mystic quartz) on an 18-inch sterling silver chain. These rare magical gems are hand wrapped in silver wire and adorn a Victorian-style sterling silver key.
Special Note from Cara,owner of
When I think of Mystic Water, I think of a hidden magical town where the world is a bit slower and kinder. Not a town you wander into but a town that quietly invites you. A town full of magical gypsy dust, keys to sacred places, and kindness all around. Maybe only those who hold the keys can return to the enchanted and magical town of Mystic Water.
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July 31, 2020
Great Summer Reads!
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Sweet Canary Jane
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July 15, 2020
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Sweet Canary Jane
If you love magical adventures, chocolate, and
A disheartened pastry chef dreams of opening a confectionery but ends up temporarily homeless, jobless, and loveless in a new town. In a last-chance effort to put her life back together, she leans on her magical confections to change her fate.
,These Friendship Cookies are inspired by the novel. They offer healing, relief, and restoration for heartache and broken relationships. They also encourage strength, success, and love in friendship. Recipe coming soon! ,Beautiful and magical cover designed by the immensely talented
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June 30, 2020
Premonitions & Wild Berry Pie
What if you could see the future but you were not allowed to interfere?,Overflowing with longing, sweet romance, and a dash of magic,
,Kate wishes for an endless summer, for the days to stretch on warm, humid, and full of summer-ripe berries. However, she has the gift of premonitions, and no matter what she sees, her mama forbids Kate to alter what is to come. Will Kate break the rules and alter the future? Will she stop the event from happening before it’s too late? ,I suggest you settle into a slice of this pie and see what the future holds for Kate ,and, for you.
Little Blackbird Wild Berry PiePrep 30 min
Bake 45 min
Ready In 2 h 15 minutes (including cooling time)
Yields 1 9-inch pie
Ingredients
Crust
2 3/4 cups
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
16 tablespoons cold unsalted butter or 1 cup vegetable shortening, or a combination
6 to 9 tablespoons ice water
Filling
6 cups fresh berries (I used 4 cups of blackberries and 2 cups of blueberries)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup (46g) Instant Clearjel or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon (or a few dashes) ground ginger
pinch of Kosher salt
1 egg, beaten
turbinado sugar, for sprinkling on the top crust
How to Make
To make the crust:
1. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender or your hands, work in the fat in two batches, leaving some pieces as large as your thumbnail.
2. Sprinkle in ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork and adding water until the dough is completely cohesive.
3. Divide the dough in two pieces; one should be about twice as big as the other. Wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes before rolling.
4. Roll the crust about 1/8" thick, and about 12" to 13" wide, large enough to fit a 9" deep-dish pie pan (at least 1 1/2" deep). Place the crust in the pan, and refrigerate the pie while you preheat the oven to 400°F.
To make the filling:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, thickener, salt, zest, ginger, and cinnamon.
2. Add the berries and lemon juice. Toss gently to mix. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. After 10 minutes, scoop the mixture into the prepared crust.
4. Roll out the top crust, making any design you prefer and place it over the berries. Trim any excess overhang, and crimp the edges together. If using a solid crust, cut several slashes to allow steam to escape (if you haven't made a lattice crust).
5. Beat egg to create an egg wash, and brush over top crust. Then sprinkle with sparkling sugar, turbinado sugar, or cinnamon-sugar.
6. Bake the pie for 45 minutes, covering the edges if they seem to be browning too quickly.
7. When done, the filling will be bubbling, and the crust golden brown.
8. Remove the pie from the oven, and cool it for at least 1 hour before serving.
June 21, 2020
The Mystic Water Online Book Club
If you're looking for a happy, hopeful, and cozy place to talk about books with the loveliest sorts of people, you've found it!The Mystic Water Online Book Club offers members exclusive recipes, insider info, and online live discussions about the magical realism novels in the Mystic Water series. Read (or reread) through these enchanting adventures, and let's have a heartwarming, magical time together!
Starting July 6, we're discussing
,Join me to discuss, enjoy, and chat about the whimsical town of Mystic Water and its quirky, lovable characters!
Click the big button to join. You know you want to!
May 20, 2020
Childhood Favorites Combined!
,What goes perfectly with a magical library where you can have a sleepover and meet your favorite literature characters? ,Today's Cooking Through Fiction treat is inspired by
,I had a box of 
,“,Emma figured she could keep eating like she had when she was in college for at least a few more years, surviving on cheese crackers, kids cereals, and microwavable meals. Maybe one of these days she’d mature into cooking more adult meals that required the stove or an oven, but then maybe she wouldn’t.,“Morty made a dismissive noise in his throat. 'Your diet is atrocious.,’
,“Emma shrugged. 'Everyone my age eats garbage. It’s what we do.,’
,“Morty opened his paper sack. 'I’m not sure you’re a poster girl for what kids your age do.,’,” —Excerpt from
,Cookie Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies,Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups light brown sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons molasses (not blackstrap)
1¼ teaspoons kosher salt (use ¾ teaspoon if using table salt)
¾ teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, cold
2¼ cups ground
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
10 ounces your favorite chocolate bar, roughly chopped, or chips
,How to Make
1. Melt ½ cup (1 stick) butter. Let cool.
2. Grind enough Cookie Crisp cereal to make 2 ¼ cups.
3. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, remaining ½ cup softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla, water, molasses, salt, and baking soda. Turn the mixer on low to combine all of the ingredients and then raise to medium and beat for 1 minute until smooth.
4. Stop and give your bowl a scrape and beat for another few seconds until completely combined.
5. Add one of the eggs and beat on medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the second egg, beating again on medium speed. The mixture will resemble thin caramel sauce.
6. Scrape down the bowl and paddle and add the Cookie Crisp flour and all-purpose flour to the bowl, mixing on low until the flour is completely combined. Take the bowl off the stand mixer and use a spatula to stir in the chopped chocolate.
7. Cover dough lightly with plastic wrap and allow to chill about 2 hours until firm, or up to overnight.
8. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 375*F and line two cookie sheets with parchment. Place the cookie dough portions 2” apart on the trays and flatten the dough balls just slightly.
9. Bake for 11–14 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers have puffed. Cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes and then transfer to wire rack to continue cooling.
One night after the library has closed, Emma Chase hears voices coming from the archives section, and she unexpectedly entangles herself in the long-held secrets of the library’s magic.The Legend of James Grey is available in paperback and for all ereaders.
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April 21, 2020
The Baker's Man Online Book Club
If you're looking for a happy, hopeful, and cozy place to talk about books with the loveliest sorts of people, you've found it! The Baker's Man Online Book Club—starting at the first of May—offers members exclusive recipes, insider info, and online live discussions about The Baker's Man. Read (or reread) through this fun adventure, and let's have a heartwarming, magical time together! Join me to discuss, enjoy, and chat about my magical realism novel that introduces you to the whimsical town of Mystic Water. Click the big button to join. You know you want to!
March 27, 2020
Magical March Book Sale Part 2
R E A D Y F O R A N E S C A P E? Step through this door magical door, and let yourself be whisked away into the whimsical small town of Mystic Water where anything is possible and happy endings are a definite. A L L E B O O K S O N S A L E! The Baker's Man — Small-town baker, magical sparkling dust, a dough boy. Little Blackbird — Premonitions, sugary funnel cakes & local fairs, young love. Full Moon June — Late-night adventure, mysterious landmark, silvery moonlight. Average April — Floodwaters, 3 dogs, 1 parakeet, 1 cat, 1 ornery neighbor in a rowboat. Starry Sky July — Shooting stars, Look-Off Pointe, best-friend high school crushes. Don't miss this chance to take an unforgettable adventure from the cozy comfort of your own space, and let the quirky lovable characters in Mystic Water weave you into their heartwarming lives.
March 26, 2020
Magical March Book Sale
R E A D Y F O R A N E S C A P E? Open the door to magic, and let yourself be swept away into the whimsical small town of Mystic Water where anything is possible and happy endings abound. A L L E B O O K S O N S A L E! Finding May — A promise, summer sun, lightning bugs & moonlight kisses. Honeysuckle Hollow — A flood, a dilapidated historical mansion, an enchanted garden. The Legend of James Grey — Ancient archives, a magical library, a handsome solider. Wednesday's Child — Childhood best friends, a snowstorm, hot chocolate & forgiveness. Don't miss this chance to exhale a deep sigh, get cozy, and let the quirky lovable characters in Mystic Water weave you into their magical adventures.
March 5, 2020
Room Service for Readers
Room Service for Readers! Snuggle up with a copy of the magical realism novel The Baker's Man at the Fairmont Miramar!
