Country Heaven Quotes

“life is a long series of sucking it up when things don’t go your way.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“And I think you’re …about as lovely as sunlight kissing the leaves of a birch tree in autumn.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“Rye knew Kansas had a reputation for being rural, but seriously. His stomach growled. God, he was rank, but he was star-ving! Grateful the wind wasn’t behind him, he prayed the waitress would have seasonal allergies and a plugged nose.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“I told him that so long as there’s one person who loves you, it doesn’t matter how bad things get. You always have to go back.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“You have a spattering of angel kisses on your nose,” he said. “What?” “Freckles.” “Oh. Angel kisses, huh? I’ve never heard that one.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“Well, let me give you some advice. You should listen to your own gut and not your family when it comes to your future.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“But like he always said to me, life is a long series of sucking it up when things don’t go your way.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“said. “You’re the one who brought the kids”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“middle of”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“into crust. Meringue 5 egg whites ½ tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. cream of tartar ½ cup sugar Beat egg whites with an automatic beater until they form peaks. Slowly add sugar until dissolved.  Add meringue to the pie and seal it to the corners.  Cook at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes until meringue is lightly”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“Gingerbread Waffles ½ cup molasses 6 tbsp. oil 1 cup milk 2 beaten eggs   Mix together and add the following dry ingredients together in a separate bowl and then add to the liquid ingredients:   2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ginger (fresh is best) ½ tsp. cinnamon 4 tbsp. sugar 2 cups flour   Cook in a waffle iron for 4-6 minutes until golden brown. Serve with a lemon sauce or maple syrup.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“it.” When”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“her shoulder. Tory crossed the”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“Chinese Pot Roast 1 chuck roast, about 4 lb. 2 garlic cloves, minced A dash of nutmeg and cinnamon 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. sherry or red wine ¼ cup soy sauce 1¼ cups water 3 peeled and sliced carrots 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 celery stalk, sliced 2 tbsp. cornstarch   Marinate the meat in the next six ingredients for at least 3 hours. Place the meat in a roasting pan at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Add the vegetables 45 minutes before cooking time ends. Voila!   Tory Simmons’ Simmering Family Cookbook Chapter 14   Tory was putting a Chinese pot roast in the oven when she heard a car pull into the drive.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“course,” he woodenly”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“They’re no fun. Make me want”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“Her knees hurt like she had a sprain when she trudged out of the kitchen. Even though he sure seemed to like food, he was fit, built. Broad shoulders.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“The meat was fried to perfection, all golden and crisp. Rye closed his eyes as the smell and steam wafted up to him, taking a moment to be grateful.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“funny commercial. Maybe you could become a Febreze spokesperson.” She shrugged.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“The cake crumbs called to him, and he swiped them up with the last trail of frosting before pushing his plate away.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“Basic Cornbread Recipe 1 cup cornmeal ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 1/3 cup flour 2 tbsp. melted butter 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk (fresh or from powder)   Combine the dry ingredients. Add the butter, beaten eggs, and buttermilk. {For maple: add 1/3 cup maple syrup. For spicy: add 2 Tbs. chopped jalapeños and 1 cup cheddar cheese.} Stir. Pour into a greased pan and bake for 20 minutes at 450 degrees. A cast iron skillet works best.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“ignoring her? She yanked off her new apron, a normal white one”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“my mind.” She arched an eyebrow at his rude metaphor, but rose to reheat his dinner.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“Of course, a crowd gathered at the noise, the man yelling about how violent Rye had been. How he wasn’t fit to be around children. And wouldn’t you know it, a few of the disadvantaged children the association had brought for the event teared up and cried like in some frickin’ Dickens novel.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven

“Don’t make me go. Forget about the show. I’m not for display.”
― Ava Miles, Country Heaven