The book features a variety of vegan and vegetarian recipes alongside creative twists on Chesapeake cuisine. Highlights include Aunt Bessie's Crab Pudding, "I Can't Believe It's Not Crab" Cakes, and Blue Cat Seafood Hash, complemented by savory soups, braised meats, and indulgent desserts. It also offers refreshing green breakfast smoothies and ideas for hosting a locavore cocktail party, making it a comprehensive guide for both traditional and modern culinary enthusiasts.
The updated edition introduces a new chapter dedicated to Chesapeake libations, showcasing Shields's secret recipe for the infamous Dirty Gertie, a traditional Chesapeake-style Bloody Mary. This addition enhances the book's exploration of regional drinks, offering readers a unique glimpse into local flavors and mixology.
Apart from the sheer enjoyment of using our hands to create something new, crafting helps us to connect with who we are. Sarah Samuel casts fresh light on how the basic human need to create is often forgotten as mass-consumerism grows, and how we can all still find our unique path, craft and our own means of individual, joyful self-expression. Through personal anecdote and expert insight, this book unearths the true value of craft, and how we can meet our soul’s yearning to be creative and open ourselves up to infinite possibilities.
"I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard as I did reading this book. The humor was quick-witted and sharp... I didn't want to put this book down." -Reading RebelGray "Quick Shot" Woodson is the fastest gun west of the Mississippi. Unfortunately, he's ready to hang up his hat. Sure, being notorious has its perks. But the nomadic lifestyle―and people always tryin' to kill you―gets old real fast.Now he just wants to find a place to retire so he can spend his days the way the good Lord intended. Staring at the sunset. And napping.When his stubborn horse drags him into a hole-in-the-wall town called Desolation, something about the place calls to Gray, and he figures he might actually have a shot at a sleepy retirement.His optimism lasts about a minute and a half.Soon he finds himself embroiled in a town vendetta and married to a woman named Mercy. Who, judging by her aggravating personality, doesn't know the meaning of her own name. In fact, she's downright impossible.But dang it if his wife isn't irresistible. If only she'd stop trying to steal his guns to go after the bad guys herself.There goes his peace and quiet...
Andrea McLean, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning TV
broadcaster, opens up about her journey from trauma, toxic relationships and
divorce towards empowerment, happiness and healing.
After announcing live on Loose Women that she would be absent from the screen
as she recovered from surgery, Andrea was inundated with letters from other
women struggling with the realities of the menopause, who were delighted that
someone was finally talking openly and frankly about it.
USA Today bestselling author Michelle McLean turns the Duke trope on its head
with a witty, laugh-out-loud Regency perfect for fans of Eloisa James and
Sarah MacLean.
Exploring themes of wilderness and personal renewal, the narrative follows Ansley Perkins as he seeks to maintain his identity amidst the pressures of civilization. His journey culminates in Alaska, where he discovers that his quest for heroism leads to self-realization. Set over a span of three weeks, the story also reflects on the broader cultural landscape of America during the 1950s and early 1960s, offering a unique perspective on the era through the eyes of a young man.
