Category: cooking

Mystery Monday: Gourmet De-Lite Mystery series by Peg Cochran @PegCochran

This week I bring you books 1 and 2 of the Gourmet De-Lite series by author Peg Cochran.  The first book is Allergic to Death and the second book is Steamed to Death.  Loved both of them….but once again, food was involved but this time more health conscious!  I enjoyed both books and give them […]

Mystery Monday: Gluten for Punishment by Nancy J. Parra

  Gluten for Punishment is the first in a brand new series called A Baker’s Treat Mystery.  I love cozies and I love anything having to do with cooking, so this is a great combo! Synopsis: With her mother’s death, Toni Ryder returns home to OilTop, Kansas bringing her gluten-free bakery business with her. But […]

Mystery Monday: Red Velvet Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke

I just finished the 16th book in the Hannah Swenson series, Red Velvet Cupcake Murder.  I love these books mainly for all the recipes (some I try but I drool over them anyway!).  Joanne also came out with a cookbook (with a mini mystery included) and I tried a couple of recipes from that cookbook […]

Mystery Monday: A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender

Yes it is another mystery centered around food….this time it is pizza!  A Slice of Murder is by author Chris Cavendar, which is actually a pseudonym for author Tim Myers.  There are 5 books in the series with the most recent, Killer Crust, which came out December 24, 2012.   Synopsis: Not too much happens […]

Mystery Monday: A Spoonful of Murder by Connie Archer

I thought I would introduce you to a new author (to me) and the first book in a new series.  You have no doubt noticed that I look mysteries that center around food and this one is no exception!  Today’s highlight is A Spoonful of Murder by author Connie Archer.  The second book in this […]

On loan from the library

Once I finish Lost and Fondue I will be starting on Murder by Mocha by Cleo Coyle.  Murder by Mocha is the 10th in the Coffee House series. From the dust jacket: Clare Cosi, manager and head barista of the landmark Village Blend coffeehouse, can brew a beverage to die for.  But can she stir […]

Always the Baker Never the Bride – Sandra D. Bricker

Sandra D. Bricker worked on her writing skills while working as a personal assistant and publicist to daytime television stars.  What I like about her is that she is an animal rights activist and is very involved in fundraising for Lost Angels Animal Rescue.  Sandra says she is a Christian Woman and that clearly comes through in […]