Peasreads: The Irish Secret by the Shore by Clodagh Murphy

 

Classic friends-to-lovers, closed-door romance. Set in Ireland in a small town where everybody knows everyone and their business. Abbie knows what she wants in life, and she has built that life. She is surrounded by the people she loves. Her childhood sweetheart wants a different life and has left to pursue it. This is a story of learning to let go and allowing life to happen, letting go of the familiar and comfortable when it isn't healthy. It flowed well and was interesting. Some of the things that happened at the end had me questioning the characters (side characters), but it was part of the story and their characteristics. This was entertaining. Low-spoon reading. What does that mean? It means that it wasn't stressful and heart-heavy, and sometimes I really need reads like this.  There was conflict, and it was painful for the characters, of course, but it was almost cozy.  Side note, I loved reading about the Irish coast. 

Manic Monday: Jiffy Cornbread

Quick Jiffy Cornbread- so easy, and it's nice when you have leftover corn on the cob. It turns out best when cooked in a cast iron skillet. I also poke holes on top and pour melted butter and honey on top once it's out of the oven 

Serve with Sorta Senate Bean soup.

These photo are a double batch, and updated. I deleted the older photos. This was originally posted in 2008. 

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Crispy edges, chewy centers)

Another Chocolate Chip Cookie. This one is crisp on the edges and chewy on the inside. This is a recipe I would make again. I really like the texture. I might use a few tablespoons less sugar next time. 

Peasreads: Six Crimson Cranes and A Dragons Promise by Elizabeth Lim

Six Crimson Cranes: East Asian folklore, fairy tale elements. Exciting fantasy. Shiori is a strong lead character is brave, smart, strong. She has depth. A shape-shifting dragon, way cool. A curse that must be broken. A love story. A story about family bonds. So epic. A surprise ending. Perfectly woven together by Elizabeth Lim. I highly recommend this book to teens, young adults, and adults alike. This book is going down as one of my favorites. It is up there with Daughter of the Forest by Juliette Mariller. 

Quick Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Just a quick meal I threw together after work. I would have been much faster if I didn't have to peel and devein the shrimp. It was one serving with cooked pasta I had on hand, so use the ratios that make sense for how much shrimp and pasta you have.

Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

Red pepper flakes

Shrimp

Garlic powder

Black pepper 

Lemon Pepper

Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon butter

Cooked pasta of choice

Baby Kale

Baby spinach

1/2 lemon, zested and juiced

1. Heat in a pan: Olive oil, butter, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes.

2. Sear shrimp that's been seasoned with: garlic powder, black pepper, lemon pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Remove from pan.

2. Add butter, cooked pasta, baby kale, and spinach to the pan. Cook until veggies are wilted. Return shrimp to the pan along with any juices accumulated.

3. Finish with lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley 

* Parmesan and Reggiano would be a good addition if you're not in a hurry and want to grate them.

Mee Korb

This popped up on my memories so I'm sharing it here.  Hashtags and all.

Used my Philips to make some egg noodles.

For some mee korb. With simple ingredients, no shrimp or Asian veggies; didn't want to go to the store.

Noodle recipe: HERE.

Nest method: HERE. 

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Vegetable Sheet Lasagna

This is it. This is the post. My usual lasagna with bechamel, ricotta, sauce, meat, and cheeses with the addition of vegetable sheets. Delicious. Enjoy the photos. There are quite a few from different batches.

You can make this vegetarian and not add the meats too, I've done both. Baking some of the veggie sheets half way helps with cooking time.

Peasreads: Daughter of the Moon Goddess\Heart of the Sun Warrior

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Beautifully told story. Good steady pacing. Gorgeous setting\world, so descriptive. From the scenery to the characters and their clothing. Sue Lynn Tan doesn't disappoint.

These books would make for a gorgeous mini series. It is a Duology, plus a companion book.

The set shown is from Fairyloot. 

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