Promised several days ago as a “tomorrow” post — obviously not. With some publishing modifications in place, The Essence of Courage, now resides in its new place on Amazon. It’s rankings are high in its category, and that is exciting! It means lots of you have been grabbing a copy. THANK YOU! Have you grabbed […]
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What Will I Find in “The Essence of Courage”? Part 1
When your best laid plans for a new direction turn south, what do you find around the next unexpected curve? That twist took my straight into the world of essential oils thirteen years ago. That destination had its own curve — a high learning curve, that is. Truth is, as I discovered the oils and […]
“The Essence of Courage” Has Arrived
Excitement grows in our garden! The Essence of Courage e-book edition was released on Amazon this past week. The print edition is less than 3 weeks away. We, of course, would like the world to know, and then to tell everyone else you know, too. Happy reviews are the very best way to help an […]
Apples and Spice
We just visited a blog titled: Rediscovering Lost Arts from Our Mothers. Isn’t that just so appropriate since Cinnamah-Brosia kept so many of her Gram’s favorite recipes for her Coffee Cottage? Check out this recipe for Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze. Absolutely perfect for Autumn when the apples are there freshest! This may […]
Chocolate & Self Control – Enjoy the Irony and the Chocolate!
Choosing the items Cinnamah-Brosia serves at her Coffee Cottage proved to be great fun and a little overwhelming. When I thought I had chosen them all, reality hit: there was NO chocolate on the menu. Correction needed for sure! It appears a bit ironic, we know, to include chocolate in the chapter on self-control. We […]
Miss Dot’s “Brosia” Salad Recipe
During visits to Gram’s she always asked for the Ambrosia in her cute child like way by calling it “Brosia.” Gram (Miss Dot) loved it so much she nicknamed her precious granddaughter, Cinnamon, “Cinnamah-Brosia.” Gram and Gramps always called her that, and the name had staying power. Today at Cinnamah-Brosia’s Coffee Cottage (the remodeled Miss […]
Lemon Meringue Tradition
Some things you just can’t change. In our family Lemon Meringue Pie for Easter dessert is one of those. Before you believe there is some age old secret family recipe. . . well, then again, I suppose it is an age old family recipe, but it’s definitely not a secret. Cinnamah-Brosia serves this one at […]
Ruby Red Pomegrante and Orange Scones!
It’s absolutely amazing what you can find on Pinterest! Cinnamah-Brosia checks it out regularly to find great treats for the Coffee Cottage. She knew we needed one for pomegranates and discovered this recipe for Pomegranate Orange Scones from Crunchy Creamy Sweet’s blog. They’re perfect for Cinnmah-Brosia’s guests, and they’re perfect for a group of your […]
Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake, from Mom’s Kitchen (and C-B’s)
Our friend, Cinnamah-Brosia finds many of her recipes on Pinterest and cooking websites and blogs, but this one came from my own mother. Mom loved to cook. She was a great cook, and her dishes were definitely a gift of love to her family and friends. I’ve shared her Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake recipe with […]
“The Essence of Courage” Book Cover and Contest Winner Revealed
“The Essence of Courage” officially has a front cover. Thank you to everyone who participated. There were great comments about both, and lots of you liked each of them. This is the one. With a deadline date quickly approaching, we’re very excited about every big and little step completed. Thank you to everyone who joined […]