April 2021 archive

Madeline’s Homemade Potato Chips

These homemade potato chips go perfectly with the grouper sandwich that Madeline enjoyed in Christmas Star Sapphire. They’re the ideal addition of crunchy and salty to add to the blackened heat of the fish.

Being Hallee the Homemaker

So many memories came to me as I read this article. One thing that’s super cool is that we still parent exactly the same and live that lifestyle. It wasn’t just a passing fad or something that we gave up on because it’s more work.

The Viscolli Key West’s Tuna and Avocado Parfaits

What kind of appetizer would the Viscolli Hotel Key West’s “pretty amazing chef” serve in CHRISTMAS DIAMOND? This parfait is a wonderful and delicious mix of fresh avocado and Ahi tuna lent a sweetness by Florida orange juice, and topped with local contrasting tartness by Florida grapefruit juice. The citrus adds the perfect amount of acid to the flavorful tuna and nutrient-dense avocado. The combination of these simple ingredients will create a surprisingly rich and complex flavor you won’t soon forget.

Using Location Experience as Research

But for Kuwait, it’s cool because I’ve been to Kuwait. My husband was in Afghanistan but was sent to Kuwait to take a 2-week long class, so I met him there. While we were there, it was the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait. My husband was with the 101st Airborne during that war and was in the front wave of the liberation force. The population was very pro-American the week I was there.

Autism Awareness Month Podcast Interview

I had the pleasure of being a guest on What’s Your Story with Hannah and Stephani this week. Because it’s Autism Awareness Month, we talked about parenting a child with autism. We also talked about writing, meeting Yeshua, coffee, and my near-birth in a helicopter!

Monday Morning Coffee and Chat 4/19/21 – Audio Books!

Happy Monday! Today I’m talking about audio books!

I’m also giving away this coffee cup today! Comment on this post to be entered to win!