5/5 stars. I have a rule when reviewing books: If I figure out the ending too quickly, I won’t give more than four out of five stars. I wish I could give an extra star for how amazingly D.J. Palmer kept this one under wraps. I am so incredibly impressed. Usually, when I’m this surprised…
Month: January 2021
Hot Buttered Rum
Ingredients: 2/3 c. brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, room temp 1/4 c. honey 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/8 tsp. ground cloves 3/4 c. spiced rum (I used Captain Morgan) 2 c. boiling water In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves until well blended. Slowly whisk…
Book Review: The Last Debutantes by Georgie Blalock
4/5 stars. Set in London 1939, right before the start of World War II, The Last Debutantes by Georgie Blalock gives us a glimpse into the life of Valerie de Vere Cole, the niece of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. The novel opens with Valerie’s presentation at court, kicking off her debutante season, and follows her…