Dear Readers, I just hosted my daughter's bridal shower this past weekend. Of course, I made some of her favorites for brunch. But I'm also me--so I tried some new (to me) recipes. This is a super easy candy that harkens back to my childhood. Not that my mom made these, but that's how old the recipe is. I did change it up (see below). Blessings, Christina Chocolate Velvets Ingredients: 12 ounces milk chocolate (such as Hershey's) 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup unsalted

A Fallen Sparrow: A Novel of the American Revolution by Lynne Tagawa I’m so excited! I have birthdays too, but at my age, well… But for our nation, I can let loose and pull out the stops. I even have special red, white, and blue earrings. We’re going to be 250 years old! The sesquicentennial! I can remember the bicentennial, something that was much easier to say. Maybe we can just say the supercentennial and be done with it. A Fallen Sparrow was released several years ago,

Dear Readers, Yes, this is different and definitely not southern fare. But, hey, sometimes, a girl has to try something new and different. Enjoy! California Shrimp Curry Ingredients: 3 tablespoon minced green onion or chives 1/2 cup finely diced celery 2 teaspoon curry powder or to taste 2 cups cleaned, shelled, cooked shrimp 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 ups milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Directions: In a medium saucepan, saute green onion, cele