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Pumpkin Bread Pudding — Recipe
Since y’all liked last week’s bread pudding (Applesauce Bread Pudding), this week let’s try a bread pudding inspired by Pumpkin Yeast Bread. The pumpkin bread... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
The Twitter Chat Transcript — December 18
We had a fun time chatting about New Year projects and books. Thanks to everyone who joined in the conversation. You’re welcome to sign up for the New Year’s... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Twitter Chat for New Year’s Resolution Reading Challenge
Just a reminder that we’ll be chatting Wednesday (tomorrow or today, depending on when you read this). I know it’s early to be thinking about goals, projects,... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Readers’ Workouts — December 17
Welcome to Readers’ Workouts, the weekly event where book lovers share workout stories, goals, successes, and challenges.It’s the middle of the month and I’ve... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Book Review: Minette’s Feast by Susanna Reich
Book: Minette’s Feast: The Delicious Story of Julia Child and Her Cat by Susanna Reich, illustrations by Amy Bates Genre: Children’s book Publisher: Abrams Book... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Sunday Salon — December 15
Good morning!Time: // 8:40 amThe scene: // Snowy and sunny. Eight squirrels cavort around the oak tree in the backyard. For some reason, the acorns are more... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
The New Year’s Resolution Reading Challenge on Facebook and Twitter
The New Year’s Resolution Reading Challenge is open and active for that moment when you are ready to think ahead to the New Year. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Applesauce Bread Pudding — Recipe
Bread pudding is my favorite home-baked treat these days — not too sweet, filled with wholesome ingredients, easy, and delicious. Read more
Posted on 14 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
New Year’s Resolution Reading Challenge 2014
What do you want to accomplish in the New Year? Will reading a book help you reach your goal, keep your resolution, or complete your project? Read more
Posted on 14 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Readers’ Workouts — December 10
Welcome to Readers’ Workouts, the weekly event where book lovers share workout stories, goals, successes, and challenges.I’m right on track to meet my goal of... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Book Review: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert
Book: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert Genre: Novel Publisher: Viking Publication date: 2013 Pages: 501Source: LibrarySummary: Alma Whittaker... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Sunday Salon — December 8
Good morning!Time: // 8:38 amThe scene: // There’s snow on the ground! Accumulating snow is a bit unusual for December in Missouri. Areas south of us got 10... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Photo Fun with Christmas Lights
I posted conventional shots of Garden Glow, the Christmas light show at the Missouri Botanical Garden on Wednesday. For the Saturday Snapshot crowd, I wanted... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Book Review: Provence, 1970
Book: Provence, 1970: M. F. K. Fisher, Julia Child, James Beard, and the Reinvention of American Taste by Luke Barr Genre: History / Biography Publisher:... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Book Review: Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America by Lerone Bennett...
Book: Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America by Lerone Bennett Jr. Genre: History Publisher: Johnson Publishing Company Publication date: 2007 Pages:... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
How Does Your Garden Glow?
A few photos from Garden Glow, the Christmas light show at the Missouri Botanical Garden.The display surrounding Spoehrer Plaza welcomes us to Garden Glow.The... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Readers’ Workouts — December 3
Welcome to Readers’ Workouts where readers prove we can move. Join us each Tuesday to share your exercise stories and find companions for the fitness journey. Read more
Posted on 03 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Sunday Salon — December 1
Good morning!Time: // 8:47 amThe scene: // Bright and a bit warmer for our Thanksgiving weekend. We had the perfect day to wander about town on Small Business... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Turning #BlackFriday to #BookFriday
Join us for a Twitter event tomorrow, Friday, November 29. Authors and readers will be talking books for nine straight hours! The hashtag is #HICM — for Hawaii... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS -
Why I Heart Thanksgiving
I was 31 when I roasted my first Thanksgiving turkey while my mother, with her experience and reassurance, coached me from her recliner in the living room. Read more
Posted on 27 November 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS