The Devil's Puzzle by Clare O'Donohue

I have always loved to read and the chance to combine two of my favorite topics, quilting and murder mysteries, sold me on Clare's A Someday Quilts Mystery series.

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In addition to being an avid quilter, Clare O’Donohue is a freelance television writer and producer, who has worked on a variety of programs including HGTV’s Simply Quilts with Alex Anderson. She is still trying to use up the fabric she was given while working there.

Witchcraft in a small New England town typically harkens Salem, Massachusetts. However, amateur sleuth Nell Fitzgerald finds the upcoming anniversary of Archers Rest, New York drawing out the town’s own dark history of witchcraft, as well as that of its residents in THE DEVIL’S PUZZLE. Nell is thrilled when her grandmother Eleanor’s boyfriend plans a double surprise—restoring the rose garden of her old Victorian house, and a marriage proposal. However, Oliver’s plans are put on hold when a skeleton is unearthed in Eleanor’s backyard. Police Chief Jesse Dewalt launches an investigation, and for once, Nell vows to stay out of his way, instead focusing on organizing a historic quilt show as part of the town’s upcoming anniversary festivities. When clues lead to questions about Eleanor’s past, Nell is forced to uncover the truth. As the anniversary approaches, a chilling wave of vandalism strikes town hot spots, raising fears that witchcraft has returned, and revealing secrets that could change life in Archer’s Rest forever.

The Someday Quilts series includes The Lover’s Knot, A Drunkard’s Path, The Double Cross and The Devil’s Puzzle (Oct. 2011), and her Kate Conway series recently made its debut with Missing Persons. O’Donohue lives in Chicago, IL. Visit her website at clareodonohue.com and the Someday Quilts fan page on Facebook.



THE WEDDING QUILT by Jennifer Chiaverini

The Elm Creek Quilters were helpful in getting me back into quilting 5 years ago.  These novels have inspired and entertained me.

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THE WEDDING QUILT is a tribute to one of America’s most romantic and enduring traditions.

Effortlessly weaving together past, present, and future, THE WEDDING QUILT introduces Sarah’s long-awaited twins twenty-fives years into the future. Just as Chiaverini longed for a wedding quilt of her own, Sarah’s daughter also dreams of one with which to begin her marriage. Enlisting the help of her fellow Elm Creek Quilters, Sarah collects signatures of the wedding guests in order to surprise her daughter with a quilt to represent all of her loved ones as she begins her new life. Readers will delight in new insight of past Elm Creek Manor brides as Sarah reflects back on her life and the many joyous experiences she’s had with her friends and family at Elm Creek Manor.

 



Quilting Novel Giveaway times TWO!!!

I'm part of the Quilting Gallery's Blog Hop with Giveaways, it runs from December 10th - 17th

You have two quilting novels to choose from.

The Devil's Puzzle by Clare O'Donohue

and the

The Wedding Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

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New Appetizer Recipe - Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip

In preparation for a few Christmas parties I'm trying out a new appetizer recipe - Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip.  My niece Paulina has made this for some of our family gatherings in the past.  I have recently become addicted to the Subway Buffalo Chicken sub, so I thought this would be a great recipe to try out.

It sure looks yummy!

Servings: 4 cups dip

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

INGREDIENTS:


8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened


1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing


1/2 cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or FRANK'S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wing Sauce


1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese


2 cans (12.5 oz. each) White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained


DIRECTIONS:


HEAT oven to 350°F. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.


MIX in salad dressing, Frank's RedHot Sauce and cheese. Stir in chicken.


BAKE 20 min. or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.


TIPS:

Reduced Calorie Recipe: Substitute neufchatel cheese for the cream cheese, and low fat options for the salad dressing and blue cheese.

Microwave Directions: Prepare as above. Place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 min. until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.

Slow Cooker Method: Combine ingredients as directed above. Place mixture into small slow cooker. Cover pot. Heat on HIGH setting for 1 1/2 hours until hot and bubbly or on LOW setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Stir.

Tailgating Tip: Prepare dip ahead and place in heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat dip until hot and bubbly.

Tip: You may substitute 2 cups shredded cooked chicken.