My friend Liz Seckman has a book which she asked me to mention on my blog. It is my pleasure to do so. I have already read this and thoroughly enjoyed it. Liz is a great romance writer.
Hayden Matthews isn’t looking for love—she’s trying to get as far from it as possible. She's already wasted eight years in a failed marriage and is ready for a good life. A peaceful life. One where she can raise her daughter to be strong, independent, and happy. But to make that happen, she must fix her own life first. Cam Vorelli has loved Hayden since he was in grade school. Always in the friend-zone, he stood on the sidelines, his heart breaking, as she said I do to the wrong man. A man he knew didn’t deserve her, who could never love her as he did. But what could he say? She was marrying into his family. Cam would never break a holy vow much less be disloyal to his kin. Until he sees the bruises on Hayden. Abuse is a game changer. Leaving a husband like Tag, who has a hot temper, a badge, and a gun is tricky. When Hayden calls Cam for help, she isn’t trying to lure him into any romantic webs. She needs someone she can trust and knowing her soon-to-be ex fears his former NFL cousin is a bonus. When Cam comes to her rescue, he isn’t doing it to win her love. He does it because it’s the right thing to do. But if she starts to feel the same for him…couldn’t it be fate?
Elizabeth is a multi-published author of books for people who are believers in happily-ever- after, true love, and stories with a bit of fun and twists with their plots. The mother of four young men, she tackles laundry daily and is the keeper of the kitchen. She lives along the shores of the Ohio River in West Virginia, but dreams daily of the beach.
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Hayden Matthews isn’t looking for love—she’s trying to get as far from it as possible. She's already wasted eight years in a failed marriage and is ready for a good life. A peaceful life. One where she can raise her daughter to be strong, independent, and happy. But to make that happen, she must fix her own life first. Cam Vorelli has loved Hayden since he was in grade school. Always in the friend-zone, he stood on the sidelines, his heart breaking, as she said I do to the wrong man. A man he knew didn’t deserve her, who could never love her as he did. But what could he say? She was marrying into his family. Cam would never break a holy vow much less be disloyal to his kin. Until he sees the bruises on Hayden. Abuse is a game changer. Leaving a husband like Tag, who has a hot temper, a badge, and a gun is tricky. When Hayden calls Cam for help, she isn’t trying to lure him into any romantic webs. She needs someone she can trust and knowing her soon-to-be ex fears his former NFL cousin is a bonus. When Cam comes to her rescue, he isn’t doing it to win her love. He does it because it’s the right thing to do. But if she starts to feel the same for him…couldn’t it be fate?
Elizabeth is a multi-published author of books for people who are believers in happily-ever- after, true love, and stories with a bit of fun and twists with their plots. The mother of four young men, she tackles laundry daily and is the keeper of the kitchen. She lives along the shores of the Ohio River in West Virginia, but dreams daily of the beach.
Kobo: FREE
Smashwords FREE
Amazon: 99 cents
https://tinyurl.com/u6xcrob
Much to my surprise, I got a call from the Social Worker this morning. She said she was in the building and could she come up and see us in a while. I said yes, of course, I thought she had already closed the file on us. She came, we chatted, I sold her on Instant Pots (I really should get a commission) and Cloth Plate warmers, and told her not much had changed from her last visit except I seem to have twisted my knee. Don't think it was at bowling, I would have remembered. I could hardly walk this morning. Think it is a little better now. Just realised that book title could apply to Matt and I anyway. Finally she said she would close our file, which, as I said, I thought she had already done, and off she went.
I haven't yet got my watch working exactly. Not sure it will notify me if I have a phone call or not. Tried phoning myself a couple of times but my watch didn't react. Have done a couple of things so need to phone myself again. Later - whoopee I have finally got my watch to vibrate and tell me when my phone is ringing. I've also just discovered that it will register when I go to sleep but I have to tap it and tell it when I awake. Demanding little so and sos aren't they?
Tomorrow we start busy again, Cleaner and shopping in the morning, doctor's in the afternoon then Thursday I have an ultrasound at 9 a.m. on my vascular problems.
Much to my surprise, I got a call from the Social Worker this morning. She said she was in the building and could she come up and see us in a while. I said yes, of course, I thought she had already closed the file on us. She came, we chatted, I sold her on Instant Pots (I really should get a commission) and Cloth Plate warmers, and told her not much had changed from her last visit except I seem to have twisted my knee. Don't think it was at bowling, I would have remembered. I could hardly walk this morning. Think it is a little better now. Just realised that book title could apply to Matt and I anyway. Finally she said she would close our file, which, as I said, I thought she had already done, and off she went.
I haven't yet got my watch working exactly. Not sure it will notify me if I have a phone call or not. Tried phoning myself a couple of times but my watch didn't react. Have done a couple of things so need to phone myself again. Later - whoopee I have finally got my watch to vibrate and tell me when my phone is ringing. I've also just discovered that it will register when I go to sleep but I have to tap it and tell it when I awake. Demanding little so and sos aren't they?
Tomorrow we start busy again, Cleaner and shopping in the morning, doctor's in the afternoon then Thursday I have an ultrasound at 9 a.m. on my vascular problems.
I was in the mood for a great soup tonight but a) I didn't have this recipe and b) I wouldn't have had the asiago cheese. Oh well, later. We had Pot Stickers instead. Haven't eaten them in a while, they were good.
Asiago Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup
A creamy roasted garlic cauliflower soup with plenty of asiago cheese and a crunchy popped quinoa
and chia seed topping!
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 Tbs oil
salt and pepper to taste
2-4 heads garlic
2 tsp oil
1 Tbs oil
1 onion, diced
2 tsp thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 Tbs white miso paste (optional)
1/2 cup asiago, grated
1 Tbs lemon juice
For the crunchy topping:
1 Tbs quinoa (raw)
2 Tbs panko breadcrumbs
1/2 Tbs white sesame seeds
1/2 Tbs black sesame seeds
1/2 Tbs chia seeds
1/4 cup asiago, grated
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbs parsley, choppe
1. Toss the cauliflower in the oil, salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2. Cut the top 1/4 off the heads of garlic, drizzle the oil on top, wrap in foil and place on the baking sheet along with the cauliflower.
3. Roast in a preheated 425F/220C oven until the cauliflower is tender and lightly golden brown to a little charred, about 20-30 minutes, mixing the cauliflower half way through.
4. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add the thyme and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
6. Add the broth, roasted cauliflower and garlic, squeezed from the skins, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes before pureeing with a stick blender, in a blender or in a food processor.
7. Mix in the miso and asiago and heat until the cheese melts into the soup, about a minute, before adding the lemon juice.
8. For the crunchy topping:
9. Heat the quinoa in a pan over medium heat until the quinoa starts popping, and then slows down until there is more than a second between pops, mixing continuously to prevent burning.
10. Mix in the breadcrumbs, seeds, asiago and toast for a minute or two.
11. Mix in the lemon zest and parsley before serving as garnish on the soup.
Servings: 4
Tips
Option: Start by cooking bacon in the pan until crispy before setting aside and continuing on with step 4 using the bacon grease instead of oil to cook the onions in.
Option: Add 1 cup heavy cream, milk or almond milk, etc. to make it creamier.
Option: Add 1/4 cup tahini to the soup to make it extra creamy.
Author: Kevin Lynch
Source: Closet Cooking
Asiago Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup
A creamy roasted garlic cauliflower soup with plenty of asiago cheese and a crunchy popped quinoa
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 Tbs oil
salt and pepper to taste
2-4 heads garlic
2 tsp oil
1 Tbs oil
1 onion, diced
2 tsp thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 Tbs white miso paste (optional)
1/2 cup asiago, grated
1 Tbs lemon juice
For the crunchy topping:
1 Tbs quinoa (raw)
2 Tbs panko breadcrumbs
1/2 Tbs white sesame seeds
1/2 Tbs black sesame seeds
1/2 Tbs chia seeds
1/4 cup asiago, grated
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbs parsley, choppe
1. Toss the cauliflower in the oil, salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2. Cut the top 1/4 off the heads of garlic, drizzle the oil on top, wrap in foil and place on the baking sheet along with the cauliflower.
3. Roast in a preheated 425F/220C oven until the cauliflower is tender and lightly golden brown to a little charred, about 20-30 minutes, mixing the cauliflower half way through.
4. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add the thyme and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
6. Add the broth, roasted cauliflower and garlic, squeezed from the skins, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes before pureeing with a stick blender, in a blender or in a food processor.
7. Mix in the miso and asiago and heat until the cheese melts into the soup, about a minute, before adding the lemon juice.
8. For the crunchy topping:
9. Heat the quinoa in a pan over medium heat until the quinoa starts popping, and then slows down until there is more than a second between pops, mixing continuously to prevent burning.
10. Mix in the breadcrumbs, seeds, asiago and toast for a minute or two.
11. Mix in the lemon zest and parsley before serving as garnish on the soup.
Servings: 4
Tips
Option: Start by cooking bacon in the pan until crispy before setting aside and continuing on with step 4 using the bacon grease instead of oil to cook the onions in.
Option: Add 1 cup heavy cream, milk or almond milk, etc. to make it creamier.
Option: Add 1/4 cup tahini to the soup to make it extra creamy.
Author: Kevin Lynch
Source: Closet Cooking
Have a great day
That soup sounds GOOD.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why the social worker made yet another visit?
I do hope your poor knee settles down quickly. My phone is smarter than I am, I don't think I could cope with a smart watch as well.
Doesn't it Sue? Guess I need to get some Asiago.
DeleteI really don't know.
Knee is a bit better this morning. I like playing with electronics and things.
I guess that title could be about any couple, couldn't it. The soup really sounds terrific and soup at this time of the year always tastes extra good. Will miss you at my presentation this morning!
ReplyDeleteTrue Davd. It does sound good and I hope to make it (in the Instant Pot of course) fairly soon. Hope the presentation goes well, wish I could be there.
DeleteSeems like an interesting book. I will have to check it out. Yum on that soup! It's a bit chilly here today so anything warm sounds good!
ReplyDeleteBetty
It is an interesting book Betty, especially if you like romances. Chilly where you live didn't think it ever got chilly there LOL. Does sound a good soup though.
DeleteHope your knee feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Liz. I can't wait to read the book!
Thanks Melissa, think it is improving slowly.
DeleteLoved the book.
Thanks for the shout out and recommendation, Jo. I hope your knee feels better. Mine was hurting and I've decided it's from crossing my legs. I always sit with my legs crossed. My Grandma always told me to cross at the ankles instead to avoid spider veins later.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome my friend. It does a bit. I didn't know that could happen. I couldn't cross my legs for years - weight - began to cross them again a few years ago. Should listen to your grandma Liz.
DeleteBig congratulations to Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteFitbits also vibrate when your phone rings.
Definitely Alex.
DeleteYes I know, it took me a while to get mine to do so, but it does know. Trouble is nobody much rings because they don't have my number anyway LOL.
Congrats to Elizabeth on her new book and so nice of you to showcase it here. Why would they close your file?? Did she say why? You still need help so I wonder why.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good book Birgit. I have no idea. I suppose because they can't help me right now, they close it. If I need help later I have to call the LHIN again. Seems a bit cockeyed, but I guess they have so many clients.
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