P is for Phoenix Comicon

Look what was announced yesterday:  Young adult author Shonna Slayton and illustrator Autumn Frederickson will be at Phoenix Comicon 2014! Slayton’s first book, Cinderella’s Dress, will be hitting bookshelves this June. Frederickson, best known for her watercolor...

O is for Ostrich Fishing

Ever wonder if a roadside attraction is worth the money? Well, the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch near Picacho Peak, just off Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson is. It’s absolutely crazy. Just how do you fish for ostrich? With grapefruit halves, of course!...

N is for Nuts #atozchallenge

This has to be a short post today because I’ve got a quick turn around on some line edits from my editor. So, consider this a public service announcement for Blue Diamond Almonds Wasabi & Soy Sauce. My writer-friend Kitty Bucholtz introduced me to this...

Mom’s Marvelous Mushroom Soup

My mouth is watering just thinking about it: Ingredients 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic,minced 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp dried tarragon 3 T butter 1/4 c flour 2 cans beef broth 1 c sour cream 1/2 c half & half 1/2 c evaporated...