Amanda likes mayonnaise as much as the next girl, but everyone’s got to cut calories sometimes. Here’s Amanda’s recipe for chicken salad. Feel free to add your own twist. Ingredients: 2 split chicken breasts (fairly large), bone in and skin on 1 large can crushed pineapple, well drained 20 red grapes, washed and sliced in half […]
READ ONI’m pleased to be interviewed at Quid Pro Quills today by my dear friend, Jericha Kingston. Here’s an excerpt: QPQ: Hi, Robin! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and wit today. RP: My pleasure. Though you say wisdom and wit, I think foolishness and folly, but maybe I can fake my way through. QPQ: I […]
READ ONMark Johnson doesn’t like to be called a hero, not even when I’m referring to his role in Finding Amanda, even though between his years of service in Afghanistan and his recent adventures in the novel, the term applies. But today, attempting to cook a cake for Mother’s Day, he certainly doesn’t feel like a hero. […]
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One of my family’s favorite recipes is featured at Sharon Srock’s blog today. Stop by for the complete recipe. Here are the ingredients. 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled 12 oz. bowtie pasta, cooked according to package directions 1 c. grated Parmesan 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts 1 c. chopped sundried tomatoes ½ […]
READ ONI’m blessed to be blogging over at Ink from an Earthen Vessel today about recharging my emotional batteries. Here’s an excerpt: I went for a walk this afternoon. Not the kind of thing I generally do these days. Too busy, don’t you know, writing and editing and marketing my latest release. Not to mention […]
READ ONI’m so pleased to interview Edie Melson at Quid Pro Quills today. Edie’s written a book of prayers designed for the loved ones of those serving. Here’s an excerpt: QPQ: Edie, why was it so important for you to write this book? Edie: I struggled with fear while our son was deployed. Often the […]
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Cinco de Mayo is still more than a week away, but Mark’s been hinting about having a Mexican dinner all weekend. Amanda isn’t prepared to create her annual Mexican feast just yet, but she did relent and agree to make her famous (and famously easy) salsa. She developed the recipe after visiting Chili’s, and it’s […]
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