Might a scandalous lady with a warm heart and a lively mind be just what a respectable gentleman needs? Return of the Scandalous Lady Perilous Secrets Book 4 by Barbara Monajem Genre: Historical Regency Romance Years ago, Frances Templestone left her husband and ran away to France with a lover. Now she’s back, widowed and more mature, but mostly unrepentant. A social pariah, she stays out of sight while her daughter Julia has her first London season.Until Julia, who is as impetuous as her mother, sneaks out to a masquerade with an unsuitable man. Frances hastens to the rescue, and when she sees Julia about to get into a coach with a handsome stranger, she accuses him—very publicly—of being a...
We have been the beneficiaries of Canadian wildfire smoke for days. It's not as bad as it was in NYC a couple weeks ago but there's a definite haze and it smells like a campfire outside. When I was coming back from my little walk this evening I noticed the sun was looking reddish and you can kind of see the haze. The smoke can go away any day now. It makes my lungs hurt.This morning I saw a little female House Finch on the orange half. Later in the day another House Finch was perched on the grape jelly dish dipping its beak in. I haven't seen a Oriole since the last time I put a picture on here....
Drinking a glass of powdered vegetables may not sound pleasant, but it may be one of the most effective ways to enhance your vitamin and nutrient intake. This is in part because greens powders are often made of nutrient-rich dried leafy greens along with other vegetables, grasses, fruits, herbs, seaweed, and sometimes even probiotics and digestive enzymes. But before you trade in your multivitamin for greens powders, you should ask yourself a few questions. Namely, are greens powders worth the money? And if they are, which greens powder is the best for me? After testing dozens of the best-selling greens supplement brands and a few lesser-known standouts, we’ve determined which of them are worth the buy and which are about...
Fresh carrots and celery are the most-used vegetables in my kitchen, but they can be tricky to keep fresh for a long time without proper storage. These simple tricks will keep them fresh and crispy with the best flavor for weeks! Here’s how to store carrots and celery (both cut and whole). Why Do Carrots and Celery Go Limp? Loss of Moisture: Carrots and celery go limp when exposed to the dry fridge air for an extended period of time. The dry air of the fridge causes the carrots and celery to experience moisture loss. Just storing these veggies in the crisper drawer isn’t enough. Cold Storage Methods Work Best: Cold storage methods that allow the veggies to retain moisture...
When it comes to onboard restaurants and dining, cruise ships often get a bad rap. There’s a storyline out there that cruises are little more than gorge fests, prioritizing quantity over quality. After writing about cruising for nearly 30 years, I can tell you this is far from the truth. Quality dining has always been a big part of the cruising experience, and cruise ship restaurant offerings only have improved over the years. You’ll now find standalone restaurants on high-end cruise ships created and overseen by some of the world’s most famous chefs, including Thomas Keller and Jacques Pepin. For more cruise guides, news and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter. But even on the largest mass-market cruise ships,...
