Happy 4th of July weekend to all of the book lovers out there!
Welcome to book world and the first edition of Lady Lisa's Loop, an editorial with news about things going on in book world, recipes, quotes, and/or other interesting things!
First up, I'd like to extend an invitation to each of you to attend a "Christmas In July" Launch Party. It's sure to be lots of fun! There will be giveaways, giveaways, and more giveaways! A number of wonderful authors like Heather Frey Blanton, Kit Morgan, Vikki Kestell, Amber Schamel, Elaine Manders, Kathryn Haddad, Patricia Carroll, myself, and more will be hosting the party. Stop in from the comfort of your home and hang out at this online event with the authors! There is sure to be loads of fun as we roll out a fabulous week long book sale on Christmas themed historical books. The party is on the 24th of July from 3pm-10 pm. A new author will be stopping in every half hour with new giveaways!
Here's the link to the party! https://www.facebook.com/events/1710480295914160/
Hope to see you there! Please feel free to share about the party or invite your friends!
I wanted to share 5 great books with you that are on my reading list or books I've recently read--:
Kit Morgan's "Dear Mr. Weaver" is a delightful story packed with inspirational faith tidbits. I'm certain readers will fall in love with the Weaver family as much as I have! Can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series.
https://www.amazon.com/Mail-Order-Bride-Ink-Dear-Weaver-ebook/dp/B01EZ4NPJ4/
Doesn't this book have a lovely cover? "An Uncommon Courtship" has certainly captured my attention and I've added it to my to be read list. https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Courtship-Hawthorne-House-Book-ebook/dp/B01M7OY2NQ/
I've also recently read this book by the lovely Autumn Macarthur. I can assure you this is clean, inspirational, Christian contemporary romance that moves at a wonderful pace. It has humor and fabulous descriptions of London if you want to be carried away to modern day England. This book is also currently free! Be sure to download it while it's still free! I want to read the whole series!
https://www.amazon.com/Wedding-List-London-Christian-romance-ebook/dp/B00N6RNRVI/
This book (below) by Patricia Beal released in May of 2017 and has an interesting blurb and cover. If you want to know what it's like to enter the world of ballet and dance... I think this book will provide insight.
https://www.amazon.com/Season-Dance-Patricia-Beal-ebook/dp/B06XT5CSH5/
I love the cover on this book! Especially the highlighted text about second chances.
(Released in April of 2016)
We can never read enough books to strengthen our faith. I'm excited about Pepper Basham's book: "A Twist of Faith." Released in April of 2016, this is another Christian Contemporary Romance I will gladly add to my want to read list. The setting of this book intrigued me. The hero is an Appalachian cattle farmer. This Kentucky girl liked that instantly since I'm not too far from the foothills of these mountains. Denise Hunter left a lovely review: "Basham weaves a unique tale sure to please the romantic at heart."
https://www.amazon.com/Twist-Faith-against-future-chance-ebook/dp/B01B29QVOQ/
I also would like to share a wonderful potato salad recipe from my home to yours! I'm planning to serve it on the 4th of July to go along with our celebration--:
Ingredients:
Potatoes (any kind) About 12-15 (or more if you want plenty of leftovers)
3-5 boiled, peeled, rinsed, and sliced eggs
1 and 1/2 cups of diced Celery
1 Large diced Onion, Vidalia preferred
1 Large green pepper, chopped or diced
Fresh or dried and chopped parsley, about two teaspoons
2 and 1/2 cups of Miracle Whip, more or less as needed
1 cup mounded of sour cream, low fat or light is fine, more or less as needed
1 and 1/2 cup of Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Sea Salt, about 1 teaspoon
Ground Pepper, fresh ground if possible, about 1 teaspoon
Basil, about half teaspoon
Dill, about one teaspoon
Paprika, sprinkle on top
Directions:
Boil a large pan of peeled and quartered potatoes until the potatoes are soft. (About 40-50 minutes) At the same time, boil about 5 eggs for about 18-20 minutes. Since the eggs will be done first, crack and peel the shells, rinse, and slice. Set these aside in a small dish to add to the top of the salad at the end. If you are still waiting on the potatoes you can begin chopping the veggies. When the potatoes are not under cooked or over cooked, but soft enough so a fork can easily slice through them, drain the potatoes into a colander, rinse with cold water, and cut into slices, cubes, and chunks. Pour these into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
Dice three to four stalks of celery rinsed in cold water to make enough for about 1 and 1/2 cup. Peel and dice a large onion. Wash and dice a large green pepper. Add the celery, onion, and green pepper to the bowl. Wash the parsley by rinsing in cold water. Set on a paper towel. Take another paper towel and pat the parsley until it is fairly dry and then chop it into approximately half inch pieces. Add all of these ingredients to the bowl along with the seasonings.
Now add the shredded cheese, miracle whip, and sour cream. Stir gently and thoroughly. Taste it to see if you need more or less seasoning and more or less miracle whip or sour cream. If you need less seasoning, you may add more cheese and sour cream to the dish to tone it down. If the ingredients are too dry, add more Miracle Whip or more sour cream until it is a texture you like.
When you are satisfied with the taste, pour the entire contents of the bowl into a pretty serving dish, add the sliced eggs to the top, and add more chopped parsley or celery leaves as a garnish. Season generously with the paprika by sprinkling it across the top of the dish. I like to serve this dish right away slightly warm, but the second day the chilled leftovers are also fabulous. I usually get a ton of complements on this salad so when I make it, I make a very full pan of potatoes and adjust the recipe as needed.
May you all have a blessed and safe 4th of July! Happy reading friends!