April's Affections and Intrigues: Love and Mystery Bloom

Cathy Thomas

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40 comments posted.

Re: A Family Under the Christmas Tree (3:31pm October 28, 2016):

Grandmas frozen fruit salad..... I wish I had the recipe.

Re: In The Line Of Fire (8:30am July 22, 2016):

I want to see Alaska.

Re: Fire Danger (8:28am July 22, 2016):

I'd like to read more of call these.

Re: Romancing the Ranger (7:27am March 18, 2016):

I need seep to be productive. If I don't sleep nothing gets
done.

Re: Forever Dusk (7:48am February 12, 2016):

Love and Hate. Thanks for the chance to win. I'd love to have this gift card to spend on books.

Re: Divorced, Desperate, and Daring (11:03am December 22, 2015):

A light stick.

Re: Wicked Stitch (10:17am April 14, 2015):

I love museums, old houses, anything like that. I could spend all day in one place looking.

Re: The Cozy Cookbook (9:32am April 14, 2015):

I'm in love with Stuffed pepper Soup.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
Serve 6 (or 3 hungry bikers)
398 cals 5.6g fat (1.9g saturated) (without cheese)

1lb LEAN ground beef
1 lg onion, diced
1 cup uncooked or 2 cups cooked rice (I love to use wild rice)
1 can Hunts flavored diced tomatoes (Red pepper and fennel, roasted garlic, sweet onion etc) (14.5oz can)
1 can tomato sauce (14.5oz can)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp basil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 box chicken stock (32oz)
2 cups water
2 tbsp powdered beef stock
3 bell peppers (I use 1 big green pepper then 4-5 red and 4-5 yellow BABY bell peppers)
Cheese for topping (optional)
Fresh cracked black pepper for garnish (optional)

In a large soup pot coated with cooking spray, over medium-high heat, brown the grown beef with the onions and rice. I know that sounds odd, but browning the rice gives it a nice nutty flavor – do not allow it to burn!!
Meanwhile dice your peppers into small ½" pieces, set side
Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, chicken stock, water, and powdered beef stock, then allow it to come to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and allow it to cook 20 minutes then add the peppers and allow it to cook another 20-30 minutes (some types of rice may need longer cooking times)
Serve with cheese on top (optional)

Re: The Midwife (9:17am June 20, 2014):

I can't wait to read this touching story. Sounds Great.

Re: Dyed and Gone (10:45am March 30, 2014):

I love all those ideas with bobby pins.

Re: What The Groom Wants (11:06am March 6, 2014):

Your funny. I'd love a squidge.

Re: Freezer I'll Shoot (9:43am December 28, 2013):

I don't make them. If I did they wouldn't make it a week. I love the cover of the book.

Re: Rugged Hearts (10:22am December 4, 2013):

I'm thankful I'm alive. I did try to kill myself a few years back. The holidays are very hard having no one to spend them with. This book has been on my list to read. I always have wanted to win a giftcard.

Re: Aloha Rose (5:13pm November 26, 2013):

This looks like a great book. I love quilts. I'd love to win this.

Re: Otherworld (5:12pm November 26, 2013):

This looks like a great book. I'd love to win.

Re: Bikers and Pearls (11:32am November 11, 2013):

Re: Dark Road Home (10:08am September 21, 2013):

This looks really good. I'd love to win but if not I'll have to get it.

Re: Gideon's Call (10:06am September 21, 2013):

This looks really good. If I don't win I'll have to get it.

Re: Rugged Hearts (9:53am July 24, 2013):

A close friend who lived 2 houses away. I can't thank her enough for everything she's taught me and I've learned from her. This is a wonderful giveaway. I think I'll go cross my fingers for the day.

Re: Merger to Marriage (7:55am July 13, 2013):

I love I Love Lucy too. I live right near Jamestown, NY where she went to school. I've know where her home in Celoron was and I've been to the cememtary. There's a guy that has painted Lucy pictures on some of our biggere buildings. Takes him a summer to do one and I think there's 5 or 6 now. There's the Lucy Museum and gift shop.

Re: Pieces Of The Heart (12:10pm July 11, 2013):

I love the cover and sure would love to read. This is the perfect give a way.

Re: Wish You Were Here (3:09pm June 27, 2013):

I love this blog. Romance has always been my thing to read but I hated reading until I was about 24. Now I hate being with out something to read.

Re: All Out of Love (5:08pm June 25, 2013):

Mostly C's here. That was fun. Great blog. I'd love
to win this. Idlive to.have an ereader ......or a
laptop or an iPad. lol

Re: The Fireman's Homecoming (12:35pm June 12, 2013):

Besides reading I love to crochet. This is one of the books i have to buy.

Re: Katie's Choice (11:52pm June 2, 2013):

I love Amish books. I'd be thrilled to win this.

Re: Dead, White, And Blue (2:33pm May 30, 2013):

WOW This would be a great win. You're a new author to me. These sound very good.

Re: Long Simmering Spring (2:31pm May 30, 2013):

Oops I think I commented twice. I'm sorry.

Re: Long Simmering Spring (2:30pm May 30, 2013):

Sounds like another tbr book.

Re: Night Demon (9:16am April 14, 2013):

Where can I find a man that thinks?

Re: Identity Crisis (9:47am March 30, 2013):

Very interesting. They say you learn something everyday and I did right now.

Re: Finding Home (10:15am January 13, 2013):

This has been added to my tbr list. I love the cover.

Re: Just A Cowboy And His Baby (10:54am December 14, 2012):

This sounds great.

Re: Jane's Gift (12:01pm December 9, 2012):

I just finished a book so I'll be able to read this next. It moved to the top of the list quickly.

Re: Jane's Gift (10:41am December 8, 2012):

I have a list. It's not to long but certainly not short. This book is definately going on the list but at the top.

Re: Christmas Confidential (9:57am November 28, 2012):

I feel alone on this. I have no traditions. I'm alone on holidays. I take the day and read. No cleaning, no laundry, just reading and relaxing.
Cathy

Re: Texas Wide Open (11:52am November 14, 2012):

This sounds good. It just went on my tbr list. I'd love to win a copy.

Re: Christmas On Mimosa Lane (6:19pm November 8, 2012):

I just go this and it's next on my list to read.

Re: Blaze of Winter (8:24am September 17, 2012):

This looks good. One more for my must read pile.
Cathy
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Re: In the Line of Duty (10:17am August 26, 2012):

These books look great.

Re: Blame It On Texas (12:01pm August 26, 2012):

I just finished Blame it on Texas and really enjoyed it.