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STIR, LAUGH, REPEAT... Finding Joy While Playing in the Kitchen
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My Husband's Woman - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
When I read a book for review, I do no research on the book. I don't read other reviews, I don't go to the Author's site, I want to judge the book on it's own with no o…
CEOs Don't Cry - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
'"Could this day get any worse?" Leslie Knotts muttered to herself, eyeing the watermark-circled hole in the ceiling tiles above her head. Thudding and muffled expletive ru…
CEOs Don't Cry - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
'"Could this day get any worse?" Leslie Knotts muttered to herself, eyeing the watermark-circled hole in the ceiling tiles above her head. Thudding and muffled expletive ru…
Susan, I think the cookbook sounds great!
Kaylin, the same to you. I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas and a very successful New Year.
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My Husband's Woman - Dee Dee M. Scott, Author
My Husband's Woman - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
When I read a book for review, I do no research on the book. I don't read other reviews, I don't go to the Author's site, I want to judge the book on it's own with no outside influence. When I read the first paragraph of My… Continue
Posted on December 20, 2009 at 9:46pm —
CEOs Don't Cry - Joselyn Vaughn, Author
CEOs Don't Cry - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
'"Could this day get any worse?" Leslie Knotts muttered to herself, eyeing the watermark-circled hole in the ceiling tiles above her head. Thudding and muffled expletive rumbled from the hole. She yanked her cashmere scarf from her… Continue
Posted on December 13, 2009 at 8:02pm —
Cheater BBQ - Mindy Merrell and R. B. Quinn, Authors
One of my favorite recipes from this book
1 bath of brine (recipe in book)
One 3 lb. pork loin
vegetable oil
2 Tbl. Cheater Basic Dry Rub (recipe in book)
Brine the loin for 4 - 6 hours in the refrigerator.
Heat oven to 500 degrees
Drain loin, discarding the brine. Rinse and pat dry. Place the lo… Continue
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 10:32pm —
It's in the Eyes - Charles Toftoy, Author
It's in the Eyes - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
'"Please get him." Lars looked down at her and flashbacked three years, as if he was seeing his own daughter at the morgue. Candance Hawthorne, the fourth rape and murdered coed, was almost an identical twin of Lars' daughter, L… Continue
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 1:16am —
Moments of Mine - Jerry M. White, Author
Moments of Mine - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
The Trouble with Trouble
The trouble with trouble
Is it takes so long
To make things right
That once were not wrong
To forget and move forward
To put out of our mind
The mischief that hounds us
We can't leave behind
The trouble with trouble
Is that it's so hard to see
It ha… Continue
Posted on December 1, 2009 at 3:13am —
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- At 11:13pm on November 8, 2009,
Eileen Thornton said…
- Thank you for adding me as a friend on Published Authors.
Also thank you for adding my book to The James Mason group on Goodreads. I have checked it out and can't see it yet, but perhaps it will appear soon.
Best wishes,
Eileen
- At 12:59am on October 25, 2009,
Martha A. Cheves said…
I have to tell everyone that I know have 22 reviews for Stir, Laugh, Repeat on Amazon! When you have time, please check out at least a couple.
- At 10:45pm on October 15, 2009,
Martha A. Cheves said…
5.0 out of 5 stars A Different Type of Cook Book - Highly Recommended!, October 13, 2009
By CFH "chillnhill" (Blue Ridge Summit, PA USA) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)
"Stir, Laugh, Repeat" is more than a just a great collection of practical recipes. In many cases, Martha Cheves has added personal comments and stories relating to the dish and has is also populated helpful tips after each recipe.
The structure of the book is different than I am used to seeing since there isn't a Table of Contents and the recipes are all mix up, with no real order. This was done to encourage the reader to actually read through the whole the book. Thankfully there is an Index so you can find the ones you like later.
Since I work from home most of the time and my wife works at our shop, I have been trying to make a few meals a week. This book has a lot of recipes that can actually be followed by someone with my limited skills. Also, since I am not an expert in the kitchen, the included hints are very welcome and have taught me some very handy cooking tricks.
An enjoyable and practical cookbook! Highly Recommended!
- At 11:12pm on October 7, 2009,
Martha A. Cheves said…
I received your book --it's great!! I love the cover--its got a beautiful energy and the colors, title and subtitle all work really well together!
"I grew up in a restaurant that my grandparents owned. When I received Martha's book my mom was visiting; she picked it up and proceeded to read every story to me while we both belly laughed. Stir, Laugh, Repeat is filled with delicious, simple recipes all topped off with Martha's secret ingredient-her amazing sense of humor!"
Laura Duksta
Author, New York Times Best Seller, I Love You More
- At 1:27am on September 13, 2009,
Martha A. Cheves said…
Man Corn Murders - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
'Now she was too weak to leave the bunk, her tongue swollen and her lips cracking against every shallow breath, and she prayed for blessed release back into a warm, wet womb, her own barren into eternity. The tears had surrendered days ago, re summon them though she would to bathe sore eyes. She blinked a final time as cotton closed her ears and the pain fled, leaving her fresh and strong, moving her young muscles with the spirit of a freed colt.'
Terry Hart, a reporter from Cleveland, Ohio, and her aunt Judith Davis, a retired world history teacher, were out for a summer long trip to explore the historic "Mormon Road" ending up in Utah's Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument. Their trip takes them near Sunset Years Retirement Ranch where Deborah, an old friend of Judith lives. Upon reaching the ranch, Judith learns that Deborah has left the ranch to live in Seattle with a nephew. Puzzled by the move, Judith starts investigating and learns that two other residents have mysteriously left the ranch as well. These sudden moves become a challenge to Judith that must be solved.
As Terry and Judith explore parts of the 1.7 million acre wilderness, they run across a cave with a metal door. Upon entering the cave they discover the body of a young woman. Melanie Briggs was an anthropology student who had been missing for several weeks. Now came another mystery which Terry vowed to solve. How did Melanie become trapped inside the cave?
Through her investigation, Terry learns that Melanie believed that the ancient tribes resorted to cannibalism in their attempt to survive the elements. Her theory brings enemies and threats from some of the locals. But did it upset someone enough that they would actually lock her inside the cave?
When I was a child my Dad moved us to a small town just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. I loved seeing the Great Salt Lake, the Bonneville Salt Flats and even the artisan wells that just "spring" up out of the ground. I've always wanted to go back and see more of this state of many mysteries and after reading Man Corn Murders, that desire has grown even stronger. This book is not just a murder mystery, it's also a mini history book about the Anasazi and Fremont tribes during the 1400s. It has taken me to places and times in history that have sparked my interest to learn more.
- At 12:18am on August 30, 2009,
Martha A. Cheves said…
- The Trojan Project - Eileen Thornton, Author
The Trojan Project - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
'A strange light appears in the night sky above the Cherviots. A mist descends, shrouding the hills and valleys. Is it a natural phenomenon or something more sinister?'
Sarah had planned to be at a friends house for the night and her two daughters were to stay with a neighbor until her husband Pete returned to pick them up. He and three of his field workers had gone up to Top Meadow to check on Pete's sheep herd. But, unknown to Pete, his daughter Jose came down with a sore throat and Sarah decided to stay home with her children.
Sarah had tried to call Pete to tell him that she was with the children but couldn't get through. The only sound coming through her cell phone was static. Apparently the hills were blocking the signal. Sarah wasn't that concerned knowing that Laura would tell Pete that the kids were with her at home. But as the hours passed, Sarah started to worry about Pete absence. It was getting late and he always called when knew he would be delayed. As she stood outside their home watching for his headlights to come up the road, she noticed a strange light hovering over the valley. As the light died out a green mist rolled in. Fear rose in Sarah as she stood watching. Everything was so still and quiet. Nothing was moving, not even the cows in the field. As Sarah's fears increased she went in to check on her sleeping daughters. They had slept through the whole phenomenon but to ease some of her worry and fear she decided to spend the night in their room. Surely, by the time morning came, Pete would be in their own room sound asleep.
The next morning Pete was still missing. Sarah phoned her friends and neighbor in hopes that someone would know something about, not just Pete, but also the lights from the night before. But her calls were unanswered. In hopes of finding someone to ease her fears for Pete, she loads the girls into her car and headed down to the valley. She hadn't gone far when she runs across Dave. Dave had been with Pete the day before and informs her that Pete, as well as everyone else from the valley, is dead. While telling her his story, Sarah started noticing that his flesh was melting from his body. His dying words to her is a warning to not touch anything nor anyone.
In Sarah's attempt to find someone to help her and explain what has happened she drives to the next town to speak with the police there. Andy, the young constable on duty, actually believes she has lost her mind as she describes what she has seen. But when his superior comes in and hears about the death of Dave, who is one of his best friends, he heads to the valley to check it out for himself. As Sarah and Andy wait for his return, the military show up with full protective suits and weapons. And when they asked for Sarah by name, something tells Andy that he should take Sarah's story seriously. He also fears for her safety with these men and tells the Sergeant that Sarah had gone back to her home and that the woman and children there with him are his own wife and kids. As the military unit leaves, he convinces Sarah that their life in in danger and they must leave immediately before they come back.
Follow Sarah and Andy as they are chased by the military all the way to London. See what happens when two unexpected people show up in London after surviving the light and mist. And find out exactly what The Trojan Project really is, who created it and why.
When I was a child, my family moved to Utah. I remember two nights that a neighbor came to warn us of the lights in the sky. The first night she knocked on our door around midnight. She was yelling and crying, trying to tell us there was a burning ball of light in the sky. The next night she came to tell us there was a burning rod of fire in the sky. Both nights we all went outside to see these lights for ourselves. And both nights we saw exactly what she saw. I can remember being scared but I couldn't take my eyes off the lights as they moved across the sky. Later we were told the lights were experimental air crafts being tested by the military. I never really believed that story, but after reading The Trojan Project, I think I believe it now .
Great book. It will make you stop and wonder what really goes on behind our backs and how much is covered up forever.
- At 11:21pm on May 12, 2009,
Sunny Frazier said… - I should be getting my books TODAY. Give me your address and I'll send a copy of WHERE ANGELS FEAR.
I'm not sure where I sent my reply earlier, but I'm trying to find a oatmeal raisin cookie recipe. The area I write about, Kearny in the book, is the Raisin Capitol of the World. I used to have the best oatmeal raisin cookie recipe where you boiled the raisins first and used a bit of the concentrated juice in the cookie dough.
Wish I could find it for you. Except for those two changes, it was a basic
oatmeal cookie recipe. Think you can help me out if I don't locate it?
- At 6:00pm on May 10, 2009,
Sunny Frazier said…
- If you're serious about marketing (and I know you are!), I'll invite you to sites as I update. The trick is to be efficient, not to labor on the sites but to cut and paste blogs you've already written. Don't dip into the sites every day, but be thorough when you do. Don't ever feel rushed or else it becomes WORK. Make marketing fun and something to look forward to.
Through all of this activity, I've been invited to participate on other sites, to blog, be interviewed and hosted, reviewed and sell books. Before, we had to use gas and money to run around promoting, but this can be done at home. So, more tips coming your way!
Remember, you gave me an early break on Fatal Foodies. I'm just returning the favor!
- At 9:05pm on May 3, 2009,
Sunny Frazier said…
- I know you're active on Fatal Foodies, so maybe you could send the info over there. You did a great interview on me. I'm sure Jane Cleland would be a fascinating subject.
Just a thought. . . .
- At 8:37pm on May 3, 2009,
Sunny Frazier said…
- Martha, I just heard about this mystery and thought of YOU! The author is Jane Cleland and it's the Josie Prescott series. at www.thedebutantball.com Jane spills the beans that her mom purposely omitted parts of her favorite recipes so they would never come out quite right. That's one way to make sure you're the Top Chef! Who knew cooks could be so devious?
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