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My passions are writing, food, animals, and music. I am a published author many times over in magazines, online ezines, and am a cookbook author (Beautiful Breads & Fabulous Fillings: The Best Sandwiches In America). I am working on my second cookbook

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Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Cakes: 1 of 103
It may seem a task to unravel the little peppermint candies this recipe calls for, but it is so worth it! This cake is the best cake I've ever eaten. It is absolutely unforgettable. This would be a stunning cake to present on Valentine's Day, and after the frosting is on, form some peppermint candies into a heart on top of th... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Outer space: 1 of 18
Constance shook her head, walked back to the table and sighed heavily as she plopped down into the chair. She sank her chin into the palms of her hands and gave a big yawn. Kate? The kids looked at one another. Kate? Are you there? It's Dad! Constance thrilled as they das... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Baked chicken: 1 of 14
Quinoa is a grain that is high in nutrition and has a fabulous flavor one serving provides 10% iron and 5 grams of protein, zero cholesterol, extremely low sodium, zero trans fat and zero saturated fat make this a grain that helps your body maintain healthy order.Chicken, of course, is high in protein, Vitamin B3 (niacin), B6... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Cholesterol-fighting foods: 1 of 13
Cholesterol is a two-edged sword. One edge will take you down and can kill you, while the other edge can give you strength and act as your savior. It's well known around the world that fatty foods like burgers, fries, milkshakes, fried chicken, and an entire army of foods will play havoc with your heart, blood pressure, arter... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Oprah: A great stand-in mom: 1 of 13
Being a mother is not only a most astonishing experience but also the most remarkable responsibility a woman will undertake in her lifetime. Many women, like Oprah Winfrey, choose careers over family but do not lose that maternal instinct regardless of the choice to forego motherhood. Being female is an automatic incorporatio... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Amazing desserts: 14 of 147
BUTTERSCOTCH CHRISTMASThe holidays are here and for some, it's a season of joy and spending. For others, it can be a season of loneliness and unreachable dreams. Coming up with the money to buy gifts can be a burden to many people, especially in this dour economy.Look, gift giving during the holidays is a wonderful thing if y... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood memories: 14 of 144
SUGAR RIVER Sauganash is a quaint community in Chicago where I grew up and to cross over the Peterson Avenue Bridge, a busy main street, would take you into the little town of Edgebrook. For a long stretch along Peterson Avenue ran the Edgebrook Woods, a forest preserves filled with tall, gorgeous trees that waved in the temp... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Recipes for baking bread from scratch: 3 of 18
For those who are looking for an extremely healthy bread that is packed with great flavor, here is my recipe for one of the healthiest breads you can eat. It's very, very easy to make and it's a bread that your whole family will enjoy, including the kids. If you're a bread lover but fear the fat, this is the bread to eat beca... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The best post-holiday getaways: 3 of 13
There's the annoying urge to go shopping and spend even more money. I don't really want to do that, do you? Nor do I feel like packing up bags, dashing on to the airport, fighting the interchange, flight delays, people coughing, and the awful recycled air on the plane.Well, how about going out to eat some more? Oh, dear. How ... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Variations in scone recipes: 4 of 15
Here is my recipe for fabulous scones. There are 2 different kinds Pineapple Cream Cheese Scones and Blueberry Scones. They're so delicious. The pineapple and cream cheese make a wonderful combination and beautiful flavor. Blueberries are always a popular fruit in just about anything. They're very easy to make and very popula... More..