Review: Blueberry Muffin Murder

Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me. I really enjoyed the book. The characters are fun and full of life. The story was fast paced and had lots of action. The ending surprised me. And when the 100 plus heat here gives way to winter I get to try the recipes.

I plan on reading more of Joanne Fluke's books. I gave it 5 stars just because of the ending. Great read.

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Review: The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary

The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary by John O'Connell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lots of information and history of spices but no recipes or how to use the spices, nor what dishes to use them in.

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August 2015 Stitch of the Month Crochet

August 2015 Stitch of the Month Crochet

Dots!

Multiples of 6, plus 10

For sample chain 22 ( 2x 6 + 10 = 22)

Beg ch 4 counts as first treble.

To work Picot: ch 3, sl st in base of ch 3.

Row 1: 1 treble in 5th chain from hook, * ch 3, sk next 3 ch, 1 treble in next 3 chs, ch 3, sk next 3 chs * repeat from * to * across row, end with 1 treble in last 2 chs.

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each of first 2 trebles, * in next 3 ch sp, work 2 sc, picot, 1sc, 1 sc in top of next 3 treble,* repeat across from * to *, ending with 1 sc in last two trebles, ch 4, turn.

Row 3: 1 treble in next sc, * ch 3, sk next 3 sc, 1 treble in each of next 3 sc,* repeat from * to * across row, ending with 1 treble in each of last 2 sc. Turn.

Repeat row 2 and 3 for pattern until desired length.