tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57767923860931401442024-03-27T01:38:16.649-05:00Patricia PrestonPatricia's blog featuring recipes, books, movies, music and other fun stuff
Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.comBlogger399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-67862714305327641452023-12-21T19:23:00.001-06:002023-12-21T19:23:20.773-06:00Delicious Chocolate Nut/Fruit Clusters #Recipe Hi! I hope you're having a wonderful holiday week! If you're looking for a super easy chocolate treat to give as a gift or enjoy yourself, give this chocolate recipe a try. You can add whatever you like to the chocolate mix. I've used almonds, walnuts, pecans, raisins, dried blueberries, dried cherries and coconut. I do use mini-size muffin pan liners because this is pure chocolate and it melts Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-53270723474179097792023-12-15T22:41:00.008-06:002023-12-15T22:48:52.318-06:00Darlene's New Cover Update and How to Fry Frog Legs! ππΈ #SnippetSunday #StockingStuffer #cookbook #recipes Howdy folks! It's me, Darlene, and I'm here to wish you a happy holiday season and show off the updated cover of my cookbook. You know, a girl has to change up her look ever so often. That's how you keep things interesting in more ways than one! My cookbook is sure to delight any of the gals on your gift list. π These here recipes are straight from recipe cards I gathered up from all my Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-48333587240312248002023-07-26T00:30:00.015-05:002023-07-26T00:30:00.134-05:00#Christmas in July just got better with MORE THAN A GIFT π #MFRWHooks #RomCom #RomanceReaders #IARTG Falling for Santa is not on Holly's to-do listBack in town to celebrate his favorite season, Blake has firmly closed the
door on romance, focusing on his family's thriving construction business.
However, his world is turned upside down when he discovers that his brother has
hired none other than his dream girl.
Holly has returned to Nashville, determined to steer clear of both office
Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com6Mississippi, USA32.3546679 -89.39852837.2956407089060278 -124.5547783 57.413695091093977 -54.242278299999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-24872779879724526412023-05-31T02:30:00.001-05:002023-05-31T02:30:00.145-05:00Okra Jambalaya #Recipe #History #Louisiana π Jambalaya is a Louisiana Creole dish that dates back to the colonial Spanish-French era. Jambalaya usually consists of meat, vegetables and rich. Today I'm sharing a recipe for okra jambalaya that I found in an old Creole cookbook. I bought some fresh okra today. I intend to have fried okra for dinner. One of my favorite dishes and so simple. Just slice it up, roll in cornmeal and brown in Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-63610940416643756892023-05-23T02:00:00.003-05:002023-05-23T02:00:00.148-05:00Be True to Yourself. Otherwise You're Wasting Precious Time #writinglife While reading a magazine article recently, I came across this comment by Leo Buscaglia, "The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be." All I could think about is how very true that is. How much of life is wasted trying to be what others want you to be? I know I wasted a lot of time doing that. It took a number of yearsPatricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-80270492755766596722023-05-19T10:42:00.002-05:002023-05-19T10:42:58.427-05:00Discover New Authors with a #Free Series Starter #romancebooks #romancereaders Looking for romance books that feature strong, relatable characters and beautifully crafted relationships? Look no further than our Free First Book promotion! Discover new authors and fall in love with the magic of character-driven romance!Click here to check out the available titles. Sign up for the author's newsletter and receive a free book. https://books.bookfunnel.com/Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-30842635096579100142023-05-17T02:00:00.001-05:002023-05-17T02:00:00.191-05:00Scrambled Eggs with Broccoli and Cheese #Recipe #BreakfastFood Scrambled Eggs with Broccoli and Cheese 1 package (10 oz) frozen broccoli in cheese flavored sauce2 teaspoons butter or margarine6 eggs, slightly beatenPrepare broccoli and cheese sauce following direction on the package. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Slightly beat eggs and add to butter in skillet. When eggs begin to set, add broccoli and cheese sauce. Cook for about 1Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-61235459544608112182023-05-09T02:00:00.001-05:002023-05-09T02:00:00.181-05:00The Odd Fate of a Long-Forgotten Portrait Photographs were rare at the turn of the century. I am certain that for this young lady being photographed was an event. She may be in her late teens, and she probably came from an affluent family. She wears a stylish hat and roses. Surprisingly enough, her small smile actually reveals some teeth. Rarely did the photographer's subject smile much less part their lips. You have Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-45586039792812661482023-05-03T02:00:00.001-05:002023-05-03T02:00:00.155-05:00Easy Tuna Casserole #Recipe #GoodFoodFast Tuna Casserolea package of noodles.1 can of cream of chicken soup1 1/2 cup grated cheese3/4 cup of milk1 can of tuna, drained.1 cup Townhouse cracker crumbs. Heat oven to 425Cook the noodles, drain and set aside. Drain tuna and in a large bowl, mix tuna, soup, milk and cheese together. Add noodles and mix. Pour this into a baking dish. Top casserole with cracker crumbs. I like Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-77840003292797460802023-04-27T01:30:00.003-05:002023-04-27T01:30:00.158-05:00Book Spotlight: All About Charming Alice by J Arlene Culiner @JArleneCuliner #NewRelease All About Charming Alice A Blakeβs Folly RomanceRomance is a dance, archaic and complicated, that has to be re-learned each time it appears. The first steps are awkward, tentative, then just when we gain a bit of confidence, we trip over our own feet, stumble, and sometimes come Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-26918708296996664932023-04-24T18:27:00.001-05:002023-04-24T18:27:00.240-05:00Eating at The Loveless Cafe #Nashville #Biscuits #History On Highway 100, just outside of Nashville and at the Natchez Trace terminus, you'll find some great food at the Loveless Cafe. A friend and I journeyed from Cherokee, Alabama to Nashville via the Natchez Trace. It was a leisurely day drive to see the fall colors along the Trace and take photos. By the time we reached the end of the Trace, we were starving and both eager to eat for the first time Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-60808158621977031202023-04-19T02:00:00.001-05:002023-04-19T02:00:00.251-05:00Awesome Chocolate Chip Pie #Recipe #Dessert #ChocolatePie Here's a quick and easy recipe for a delicious dessert for all chocolate lovers and I'm one of them! Awesome Chocolate Chip PieHeat oven to 350Combine the following ingredients in a large mixing bowl:1/2 cup self-rising flour1 cup sugar1 cup chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans2 eggs, slightly beaten1 tsp vanillaAdd 1 stick of butter that has been melted and cooled.You'll need 1 Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-57139595256329664632023-04-14T03:00:00.001-05:002023-04-14T03:00:00.214-05:00#Cooking on 1890s Stove~Give Thanks for Your Microwave Just think of what it would be like if you had to slave over this cast iron sucker. And generations of women did have to cook on such beauties until electric stoves arrived in the early 1900s. The small top door beside the oven is the firebox where you put your wood/coal into the stove. The bottom is an ash bin. Your wood burned on grates and the ashes fell into a metal drawer that you Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-20185448494050153382023-04-10T02:00:00.001-05:002023-04-10T02:00:00.211-05:00Five Reason to Visit the #Library Here are my 5 reasons why you should go to the library:1. It is still a quiet place. It will give your nerves a rest.2. You can improve yourself. Just browse around and see what you can learn, even from the exhibits.3. You can get great bargains on used books for sale and donated magazines are often free.4. Check out the special activities offered by the library. You may make some newPatricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-91575349368217733362023-04-03T03:00:00.001-05:002023-04-03T03:00:00.219-05:00Ready for some Date Balls??? Here's the #Recipe!!! #FoodieI just ran across this recipe for Date Balls and I thought I must share it. So get ready to make some sweet balls!1 cup sugar2 sticks butter1 lb package of dates2 cups of Rice Krispies1 cup chopped pecans.confectioners sugarCook sugar, butter, and dates until thick, about 10 minutes. Cool. Stir in Rice Krispies and pecans. Shape into small balls (you could probably make big balls if youPatricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-86404657931916509932023-03-31T03:00:00.001-05:002023-03-31T03:00:00.228-05:00#FridayBookSpotlight The Chances #RomancTriology by Martha O'Sullivan @m_osullivan26 You may love this series of romances set in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area. Each one is listed below with a brief description. They will make a great weekend read! Second Chance, The Chances Trilogy Book OneLindsay Foster has convinced herself that marrying Paul Webster is the right thing to do. But she and Brian Rembrandt have some unfinished business. And now that Brian is suddenly Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-39569317652308552742023-03-29T14:40:00.001-05:002023-03-29T14:40:34.713-05:00Simple Tips for New Writers #writing #writers #writingtips #WritingWednesday Have you ever thought about writing a story or a book? I actually wrote my first story in the 6th grade, and as I progressed over the years, I found there are a few writing tips that have stood the test of time as being some of the best advice for both beginning and seasoned authors. Write regularly: The more you write, the better you'll get. Try to write every day, even if it's just Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-22258572258813396242023-03-06T16:03:00.002-06:002023-03-06T16:03:44.879-06:00Tips for Saving Money on Clothes (so you can buy more books) With grocery prices at record highs, I've had to do cost-cutting whenever I
can. Clothes, too, are expensive, but there are a few ways to cut costs when it
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Mainly, shop during sales: Many stores have seasonal sales, end-of-season
sales or holiday sales, where you can get clothes at a discounted price. I love
the clearance racksPatricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-51744480841653179972019-08-02T02:30:00.000-05:002021-10-26T21:27:52.344-05:00How to Give Furniture a New Look with Homemade Chalk Paint. Cheap and Easy! Since April, I have been working on my house. It all started when I decided to paint the den and have new carpet installed. Of course, one job led to another. While I was at it, I thought I should go ahead and have the floor covering in my writing room replaced. Plus there were numerous other things that needed to be done including touch-up painting, cleaning out cabinets, and the shed. I ended Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-20199995348917897312019-05-02T20:17:00.000-05:002021-10-26T21:27:52.578-05:00Practicing the Art of Decluttering and Painting WallpaperHappy May! The month of May always brings blossoms to a hardy rose bush in my yard. My mother grew rows of them. They are the kind of roses that you can break off a stem and stick it in the ground and it'll root. I don't know of anything that kills it either. You just have to dig it up. I enjoy the blooms this time of year and they have such a sweet scent. I haven't posted much at all onlinePatricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-10695158880681563662019-02-20T07:26:00.000-06:002021-10-26T21:27:52.811-05:00 From Now Novel: What are loglines? 6 tips to write strong summariesHappy Hump Day!! Today I'm sharing a terrific blog post I found on Now Novel regarding loglines. Loglines are a way to briefly pitch your book and you can use them on a social media site along with a picture of your cover or book meme. If you're wondering what a logline is and how to write one, I think this post will be a huge help. Here are the first few paragraphs. Click on the link Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-19029029295259229542019-02-18T02:30:00.000-06:002021-10-26T21:27:53.047-05:00#MondayMotivation: Let Hope Inspire YouHope is always in our hearts, waiting to latch onto a dream. Hope can get you up in the morning and push you forward. Yet, sometimes, it is hard to hang onto hope. I have had it slip away many times and I think those are the most empty times, when you donβt feel hopeful about your future.I am lucky enough to have some good friends who are always supportive and encouraging. The main thing you havePatricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-6929431874007493602019-01-11T14:42:00.000-06:002021-10-26T21:27:53.277-05:00Hot Cocoa: Fun Facts and RecipeHot cocoa or hot chocolate as we say in the South dates back the ancient Mayans and Aztecs. It was nothing like the hot cocoa we have today. Milk was not used and it was served cold with a blend of wine and chili peppers. EWWW!Chocolate was brought to Europe in the 1500's and in the 1600's chocolate houses, much like coffee houses, were found throughout England. The most fashionable chocolate Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-480575937058851602019-01-07T17:34:00.000-06:002021-10-26T21:27:53.508-05:00Favorite Easy-to-Grow #Houseplants: Jade PlantI love easy-to-grow houseplants and the jade plant fits in that category. It's a pretty succulent that blooms in the winter after the plant has had a few years of growth. You can start a jade plant in well-drained soil. You need to keep the soil practically dry. For a jade plant, just a little water ever now and then will do, as it likes dry soil and also sunlight. You need to put in a sunny Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776792386093140144.post-40476787543586809502018-12-27T02:00:00.000-06:002021-10-26T21:27:53.970-05:00#EasyHomeCooking Peanut Butter Krisp #RecipeYummy Peanut Butter Krisp2 cups of Rice Krispies1 cup of Peanut Butter1/2 cup of sugar1/2 cup of KaroBring sugar and Karo to a boil in heavy saucepan. Remove from heat and add peanut butter. Stir until peanut butter dissolves and then add Rice Krispies. Press into a greased sheet pan. Then cut into squares.Patricia Prestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.com0