Book review: Apple Pie A La Murder:

 

Apple Pie A La Murder: A Freshly Baked Cozy Mystery, book 

Ever decide to do a good deed and it ends up making people suspect you of murder? No? Just me, then?

Allie finds herself entangled in a web of suspicion, all thanks to her best friend, Lucy Gray. Lucy’s well-meaning advice to have Allie’s homemade pies featured in Henry Hoffer’s restaurant takes a dark turn when Henry dies under mysterious circumstances right after tasting Allie’s apple pie. Despite her innocence, the cloud of guilt hovers over her.

Complicating matters is the recent appointment of a new detective by the police chief. Described as tall, dark, and irresistibly handsome, he is equally relentless in his pursuit of justice. With his eye set on Allie as the prime suspect, the stakes have never been higher.

As the investigation unfolds, Allie and Lucy are thrust into a race against time to find the real perpetrator. An unflattering orange prison jumpsuit threatens to become Allie’s new reality—she must prove her innocence before it’s too late. Can Allie clear her name, or will the true killer remain at large, leaving her to face the consequences?

Book Review 

I enjoyed the first book in this series. The main character, her best friend Lucy, and the handsome detective are all characters who are easy to like. The touch of a grieving widow trying to help others is an unusual element. I appreciated the relationship Allie has with her children. Funniest part was her son's reason for hoping that she wouldn't go to prison. I figured out fairly quickly whodunit, but I will NOT give any more clues. I Don't want to spoil your fun. 

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The Colors of Fall : Circle time

It's Saturday at the library...

And time for circle time with the kids.Today we are talking about the colors of Fall.....

This rhyming Little Golden Book celebrates all the bright and beautiful colors of the fall season!

YELLOW are the leaves
falling to the ground.
GRAY is the tractor
that makes a rumbling sound. . . .

Preschoolers will enjoy this lively poem about all the festive colors of fall as they look at the beautiful illustrations showing a young boy enjoying the day at a pumpkin patch and petting farm. From red apples to gold hay bales to a white pony, there’s so much to explore! It’s a perfect companion to The Colors of Summer and The Colors of Winter.

After our book join us for crafts and treats with Ms Pam 

This fun easy craft uses paper scraps in fall colors. Glued on to a simple mape leaf print. 

Our treat 

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Firehouse Chili

 Firehouse Chili : 

In honor of the fire department and first responders that helped .  

• 2 T  Oil
• 4 lb ground meat
• 4 Cans kidney beans - drained/rinsed
• 3 Can diced stewed  tomatoes ( you can use 1 Can of Rotel if you like heat) 
• 2 onions chopped
• 1 bell pepper chopped 
• 2 ribs of Celery Chopped 
• 1 Can beef broth
• 3 T Chili powder
• 2 T ground coriander
• 2 T cumin
• 1 Tsp oregano
• 3 cloves of minced garlic

In a Dutch oven, heat canola oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, crumbling meat, until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Add onions. celery  and green pepper; cook until tender. Return meat to Dutch oven. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 1-1/2 hours.

Friday's Fave Five #898

 

Friday's Fave Five #898

Thanks for joining me for another Friday. Its 9/11 today and its a day i will always remeber where i was. I was at the doctor office waiting room when we saw the announcemet on tv . My hubby got on the phone to NY to check on family that are  police officers and firefighters in the city .All ways okay but busy working. 

This weeks Five :

1. Sunday fellowship time : after church we do bible journaling together with my group. 
2.  We got lots of rain this week and cooled off some.Nice break.
3. Labor Day my hubby grilled and a day off for him and my son.
4. Volunteering with the library visiting a local nursing home with books and sign up for library cards.
5.  I made my grans chocolate pie. Lots of work but everyone enjoyed the pie. 

Patriot Day

Remember 9/12 Never Forget 

Teaching kids about 9/22

A flip book of rememberancr...

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Paper Sunflower

It's Free Friday and I am playing with paper and cardboard 

Sunflower  holder with bookmark 

Free cut Sunflower  , then  glued on a  small cardboard box , painted blue. This makes a great holders for clips and small desk items.  

The bookmark is made from the same paper torn in strips.  On a card base and yarn tassel. 

Sunflower quilt block

This Sunflower quilt block center has a  fussy cut flower center.  The block cut from 1/2square triangles in flower paper that I used for all three items.  On a square of cardboard.