Saturday, October 28, 2023
New Halloween Coloring Pages
I put some Halloween coloring pages inside my Little Free Library! Enjoy! 🎃
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Recipe - Candy Corn Fruit Parfaits
INGREDIENTS:
Light Whipped Topping:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
Parfaits:
- 2 2/3 cups diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 2 2/3 cups jarred mandarin oranges (drained)
DIRECTIONS: To make the lighter whipped cream, place a metal mixing bowl and metal beaters of a hand mixer into the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Place the sugar into the mixing bowl and add the whipping cream. Using a hand mixer, beat just until the cream and vanilla reaches stiff peaks, about 2 - 3 minutes. Fold in the Greek yogurt.
In 8 oz jars or clear plastic cups place 1/3 cup mandarin oranges in each, then 1/3 cup pineapple. Top each with 3 tablespoons of whipped cream.
NUTRITION INFO: 1 parfait, Calories: 151kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 19.5mg, Sodium: 20mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 21g - WW Points: 5
(Recipe and photo courtesy of Skinnytaste)
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Review - Emergency Contact
AUTHORS: Lauren Layne and Anthony LeDonne
NARRATORS: Tim Paige and Brianna Cohen
RATING: ★★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne--and her real life husband and high school sweetheart, Anthony LeDonne--comes a new holiday romcom that is sure to warm even the coldest heart.
Katherine, an ambitious NYC attorney, gets diagnosed with a concussion and must be monitored for 48 hours to make sure it doesn't get worse. Unfortunately, she forgot to update her emergency contact so the person they call is her ex-husband, Tom. Unable to be left alone, Katherine reluctantly agrees to travel to Chicago with Tom for the holidays. But thanks to a blizzard, what should have been a quick plane ride turns into an antagonistic overnight misadventure that stirs up old feelings even as Tom prepares to propose to his girlfriend on Christmas Eve.
A delightful meet-cute between The Proposal and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Emergency Contact is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne.
REVIEW: What a great story! I’m a new listener to audiobooks, and I decided to give this one a try while traveling recently to my son’s home in Alabama. (A six hour drive one way). First off, the narrator’s are perfect - very soothing, easy to understand, and charismatic. Secondly, the story itself has a little bit of everything for every reader - romance, humor, drama, etc. It pulled me in from the start and kept me interested the entire time. It definitely moved to first place on my rom-com list for the year. My favorite parts were the snarky comments between the two main characters, which made me laugh out loud SO many times. Truly wonderful writing! It was also very emotional and relatable in many ways, so I’ll admit I shed quite a few tears too. I could see this story playing out in my mind so clearly, and I believe it would make such an amazing Hallmark movie. I would happily recommend Emergency Contact to everyone, and I look forward to reading more from these authors in the future.
(DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this title from NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.)
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Recipe - Healthy Mummy Hot Dogs
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (whole wheat or gluten-free mix, plus more for dusting)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg white (beaten)
- 8 turkey hot dogs (halved crosswise)
- 1 package candy eyes
- Mustard or ketchup (optional - for serving)
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is smooth and tacky, but not sticky, about 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
Dust your work surface and a rolling pin with more flour.
Roll the dough out thin into a rectangle. Slice the dough into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Wrap the dough around each hot dog half leaving room for the eyes and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining hot dogs and dough.
Brush each with the egg wash and bake in oven for 12 minutes.
Using mustard or ketchup, “glue” the eyes on. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and serve.
NUTRITION INFO: 1 dog, Calories: 81kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 2.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 15.5mg, Sodium: 342mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 0.5g - WW Points: 2
(Recipe and photo courtesy of Skinnytaste)
Friday, October 20, 2023
Review - Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond
AUTHOR: Henry Winkler
NARRATORS: Henry and Stacey Winkler
RATING: ★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole
Henry Winkler, launched into prominence by his role as “the Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it’s simply not the case, he’s really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.
Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to new generations with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he’s been revealed as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as the Fonz that he could hardly find work.
Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself.
REVIEW: I fell in love with the Fonz when I was a teenager. He was so good-looking, charismatic, and he had the sweetest heart. Well…he and Henry Winkler really aren’t so different. I rarely listen to audiobooks, but his familiar voice pulled me right in. I love that he narrated his own book, and he has such a wonderful way with words and emotions. When he talked about his horrible parents and struggles with dyslexia, I could honestly feel his pain, and I smiled so big at his excitement over acting roles and how he gushed with joy over his wife and children. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because I didn’t care much for Stacey (his wife) and the way she narrated her parts of the book. Her voice is very monotonous and totally opposite from Henry’s. Still, I would recommend it to everyone. I learned a lot of new things about this man I’ve admired for many years, and it was such a treat.
(DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this title from NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.)
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