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TEMPER by Layne Fargo | Spot Review
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Rage Becomes Her. "It's SMASH, but with teeth," is how I wanted to logline Layne Fargo's debut psychological thriller, TEMPER. Set in the Chicago theater scene, it features Malcolm, a controlling and charismatic theater director; Joanna, his professional partner and enabler; and Kira, an ambitious young actress. With…
July 24, 2019
Book Reviews
Trashed by Mia Hopkins| 5-star review
ARC provided by the author for review Are my eyebrows on fire? Trashed is a scorcher! Damn, Mia! Mia Hopkins keeps it sexy in Trashed (Eastside Brewery #2), wrapping Eddie and Carmen’s romance in a story that’s ultimately about culture, community, and the happily ever after we all deserve. Eddie’s six months out of prison…
July 11, 2019
Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage
I never really jumped on the golden milk bandwagon, despite all the hype about the health benefits of turmeric. I've usually seen golden milk, known as haldi doodh, as a powdered spice mix or in the refrigerated section. Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage ($2.69 for a 32 oz. carton) is shelf-stable and lactose and…
July 10, 2019
Dessert Recipes
5 Delicious Summer Berry Desserts
In the Pacific Northwest we're blessed with a summer berry season that'll last into early September. This weekend, I made my first round of tayberry and raspberry jam and I made a simple, gorgeous raspberry crostata that's perfect for two. Pie has never been my forte, but a rustic galette or crostata is right…
July 9, 2019
Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Strawberry Rose Fruit Spread
On its latest podcast episode, Trader Joe's previewed several new products due out this summer. Among them, Trader Joe's Strawberry Rose fruit spread ($2.99 for a 12 oz. jar). They called this one out as a "limited buy" meaning they bought a specific lot from the maker and when it's gone, it's gone. Well, I…
July 3, 2019
Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Pimento Cheese Dip
Upfront, let me say I've never made pimento cheese dip from scratch. I'm from California and it's a dip I've always associated with the South. So this "review" of Trader Joe's Pimento Cheese Dip isn't coming from a life long lover of pimento cheese. All I can tell you is, I'm gonna be making…
July 2, 2019
Book Reviews
10 Beach Bag Books for Summer 2019
"Beach reads" get a bad rap, but there's not much else I'd rather be doing than enjoying a good book in the sunshine. So whether it's fluffy or scandalous or a total thrill ride, "beach bag books" isn't a literary value judgment, it's about whether or not it's a great way to spend a sunny…
July 1, 2019
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Book Reviews
SUPERFAN by Sarina Bowen | Book Review
ARC provided by the author's publicist for review Gah, Silas! Cinnamon roll of all cinnamon roll heroes! Sarina Bowen’s SUPERFAN, her latest set in the Brooklyn Bruisers world, finally gives us the lowdown on Silas Kelly’s longstanding crush on pop star Delilah Sparks. In this second chance romance. Delilah Sparks is the one…
June 26, 2019
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