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Quote for the Week of January 25, 2015

Today marks the annual celebration of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns–born January 25, 1759, in Alloway, Scotland.

The picture is a very old miniature leather booklet of his poems that I’ve had for many years. So instead of my usual quote, I’m going to include one of the songs he wrote.

Yet, this day is extra special to me. It also happens to be my sister’s birthday.

Happy Birthday, Vici!

Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North,

The birth-place of Valour, the country of Worth;

Wherev...

Friday Feast ~ Baked Sweet Potatoes

This week was a bit rough for me. My husband and I came down with the stomach flu and for days our diet consisted of mild broths, toast, crackers, ginger ale, tea, and scrambled eggs.

Naturally, I’m craving something more substantial, and this is what I found in my pantry. I picked these up last week, and now I’m ready for a heartier meal.

This recipe is courtesy of my sister-in-law from Thanksgiving. It screams comfort food to me. The meal is simple: Turkey Meatballs, Sweet Potatoes, and Butte...

Medieval Monday ~ Highland Burn by Victoria Zak!

Please welcome my dear friend and author, Victoria Zak to Medieval Monday! Her book, Highland Burn, is the first in her Guardians of Scotland and it’s fantastic! Step into the world of medieval Scotland with a paranormal twist…

The Loch

Late summer of 1314

Medieval Scotland

Excerpt:

The unsettled nature of Scotland had left Abigale hardened. She’d seen firsthand the aftermath of battles fought; mended wounds, prayed over dead bodies, and even buried the dead. The nunnery where she grew up would se...

Quote for the Week of January 18, 2014

Garden at Kensington Palace, England

“Health and good humor are to the human body like sunshine to vegetation.”

–Jean B. Massillon

Friday Feast ~ Eggnog Scones

I always find it sad when the holidays are over, since one of my favorite drinks is eggnog. I’m sure I could whip up a batch, but it marks the closure of another season when I can’t pick up my favorite brand at the store.

Over the weekend, I used the last of my eggnog to make my favorite scones.

Are there any holiday favorites (food or drink) that you’re missing?

EGGNOG SCONES

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut up

1/...

Cover Reveal ~ Stormee Waters by Lynda Coker

I’m celebrating the cover reveal for Stormee Waters by fellow Wild Rose Press author, Lynda Coker.I’ve been patiently waiting for this book, and I’m happy to say that it will be released tomorrow!

Blurb:

Dirk Savage never fails to acquire what he wants until he encounters Stormee Waters and a backwash of trouble…

Stormee Watersknows about hard times. Needing to care for her aging grandmother and teenage brother, she moves to Houston, Texas and takes a writing job for a popular magazine. Her fir...

Medieval Monday ~ Marek by Bambi Lynn

Please welcome Bambi Lynn to Medieval Monday. Her book, Marek is one that captured me from the moment I saw the cover. Sizzling and captivating!

BLURB:Boring accountant, Kitty Petty, struggles to get through each day one at a time since the brutal murder of her husband. She spends every free moment caring for her young daughter, until the night she wakes to find her bed on fire.

Kitty doesn’t know how she got to the year 1196, much less how to get back. But if she doesn’t, her daughter will be...

Quote for the Week of January 11, 2015

Drombeg Stone Circle, Ireland

“The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.”

–Mark Twain

Friday Feast ~ Guinness Beef Stew

As most of you know, I love Guinness. My first taste of this drink was at a Renaissance Fair many years ago. I was smitten by this dark, luscious beer from the first sip.

Yet, my true taste was when I visited Ireland. It had been a verra long day on the Irish Ferry, and it was the first item I ordered when we went to dinner at a local pub. Let me tell you, Guinness does taste better in Ireland!

I wonder what the Dragon Knights would have thought of this beer.

Do you have any special recipes usin...

Spotlight Interview ~ Louise Lyndon

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Please welcome fellow Wild Rose Press author and friend, Louise Lyndon on my blog today! Her new release, Of Love and Vengeance is a historical romance set in Medieval England. Before I share a bit about her wonderful book, here is my interview with Louise.

Also, don’t forget to enter the rafflecopter at the bottom of the page for a chance to win her book!

Mary, thank you so much for interviewing me today. I really do appreciate being able to appear on your blog!

You’re so welcome, Louise. Pleas...