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Monday, November 7, 2016 8:47:28 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Cake Mix O’Love:
Amy said, "Molly MacRae talks birthdays and cake this month. Yum! And next month the first book in her new series comes out: Plaid and Plagiarism: The Highland Bookshop Mystery Series. -AA “Most people who make cakes for people they love regularly employ..." more
Thursday, October 27, 2016 5:33:03 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Witches’ Cake?:
Amy said, "I was delighted to be interviewed for this article by Judy Buchenot on an upcoming talk I’m giving. I got to discuss some of the favorites from my collection. Kyle took some photos of me in a vintage dress for the photo. I included the honey..." more
Friday, October 14, 2016 7:13:54 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled “Monster Cookies”:
Amy said, "My mind is on Halloween now, between planning for the third grade party and all the themed things in the stores. But I am also thinking about winter. My writer’s group, the Windy City RWA, hosts a writers’ retreat every couple years...." more
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 9:35:48 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Popcorn Cake:
Amy said, "It feels like fall around here, and we took the boys out to a local pumpkin farm last week. What are your fall rituals? I think this recipe would be fun for a Halloween party. It’s from the same 1983 church cookbook I’ve been blogging..." more
Friday, October 7, 2016 7:55:32 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Easy Pumpkin Cake:
Amy said, "My son Owen’s dream for the last couple of years has been to grow a pumpkin. Last year’s crop didn’t make it past July. This year, one hardy pumpkin is holding on. You can see we put chicken wire over it to keep the eager possums..." more
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 8:40:25 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae’s Chocolate Oatrage Cake:
Amy said, "Molly MacRae returns with an amazing and interesting cake in between book deadlines. Her next book, Plaid and Plagiarism is coming December 6. Can’t wait! Oh, and Molly? I’d rather have bear than prunes! -AA Chocolate Oatrage Cake Last..." more
Friday, September 16, 2016 6:05:48 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Apple Harvest Cake:
Amy said, "It’s definitely apple picking weather and we had a quick trip last weekend to pick some. Josh lifted up Owen to reach the high ones. So I have apples on the brain. Here’s another gem from a 1983 church cookbook in my collection: Apple..." more
Monday, August 1, 2016 9:22:14 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: Overthinking Cake Names:
Amy said, "Molly MacRae brings us two wonderful cake recipes today. Lazy Daisy cake goes back to the Depression Era at least, and this looks like an update. It is a favorite of my Mom’s. And really – can you ever have enough chocolate cake..." more
Friday, July 22, 2016 3:47:48 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Pineapple Cheese “Salad?”:
Amy said, "Another delightful recipe from the same 1983 church cookbook where I was blogging from earlier in the week. I don’t know if we can call this salad. It’s a take on Hawaiian Salad and Frozen Fruit Salad, both vintage cookbook staples. I..." more
Friday, July 22, 2016 12:01:58 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: But is There Room for This?:
Amy said, "Molly’s June post takes us to some Jello cookbooks. How can she not like Jello? These are always among the favorite in my collection – prunes aside! -AA Two dear friends gave me a couple of cookbooks they bought at an estate sale..." more
Friday, July 22, 2016 12:01:58 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: Fire Crackers:
Amy said, "Molly MacRae gives us a fun recipe to enjoy for this holiday. How are you celebrating? -AA Happy 4th of July! Parades, picnics, and evening fireworks are all more exciting plans than reading a blog today, so I won’t keep you. But here’s a..." more
Friday, July 22, 2016 12:01:58 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Blueberry Dessert:
Amy said, "I’m still doing some fill in at the library in the midst of a busy summer teaching an online grad school course, working for AuthorRx, giving talks, working on a couple books coming up, and trying to spend time with my wonderful boys. When I..." more
Monday, May 2, 2016 7:42:38 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: Best Lemonade:
Amy said, "I’m recovering from foot surgery and am getting ready to spring into some exciting new things with this blog and my site. Stay tuned! In the meantime, enjoy Molly MacRae‘s delicious and delightful monthly post. -AA Here’s a treasure..." more
Monday, April 4, 2016 7:22:12 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: Lake Shore Drive Strawberry Pudding:
Amy said, "Molly MacRae brings us a delicious sounding pudding recipe this month. Have you made pudding from scratch? It’s not that hard (You know if I say that, it’s really easy!) and usually turns out well. Enjoy! -AA Here’s a recipe for an..." more
Monday, March 7, 2016 6:59:28 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: My Auntie’s Antipasto:
Amy said, "March kicks off with another funny post from popular mystery author MollyMacRae. What are your favorite family recipes? Did you change them? Stay tuned for some lucky St. Patrick’s Day posts and a March giveaway as this blog celebrates 10..." more
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 1:21:32 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled February Blast: Raffles and Recipes:
Amy said, "Celebrate fun desserts and recipes this month, featuring my Alana O’Neill Blast From the Past novella. Scenes from an upcoming St. Patrick’s Day story will be included. Are you new to the Alana series? She’s an antique mall ..." more
Monday, February 1, 2016 6:33:50 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: Hurry-up Pudding – Clues Welcome!:
Amy said, "Molly MacRae kicks off an exciting February with this fun pudding recipe! At least there are no prunes! Molly always knows how to keep her many readers entertained if not well fed. Stay tuned for a February Blog Blast right here with chances to win..." more
Monday, January 4, 2016 6:40:27 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: Here’s to a Delicious and Mysterious New Year!:
Amy said, "Molly MacRae kicks off our food posts for 2016 with new cookbooks and another interesting recipe, though this one sounds pretty good! At least, it’s better than the Prune Whip she almost put up…What are your cooking – and reading..." more
Thursday, December 31, 2015 3:38:21 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Happy New Year! Strawberry Candy and Earrings:
Amy said, "Happy New Year! 2015 took me in lots of new directions, and 2016 already has some fun plans. A favorite thing that happened was renewed interest in jewelry and accessories, to the point where I am selling things in a boutique and planning on an Etsy..." more
Sunday, December 20, 2015 7:39:33 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Chocolate Walnut Bars Plus Earrings:
Amy said, "Here’s a great and easy recipe someone made for a recent party. Yum! What’s your easy go to recipe for the holidays? Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bars (makes about 30 bars) 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, softened 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar ¼..." more
Monday, December 7, 2015 5:02:14 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: Buried Treasure in a New Recipe Trove!:
Amy said, "Readers here know I love handwritten recipes and the way they reveal clues about their owners. Molly MacRae shares some details about her stash in this delightful post. -AA In September, I shared some of the treasures from the stationery box of..." more
Sunday, December 6, 2015 3:30:14 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Drop Cookie Recipe and December Earrings:
Amy said, "Are you making several types of holiday cookies? What do you make each year? This recipe does not have much information but sounds interesting: 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 cup flour 1 cup coconut 1 cup nuts 1 lb. dates 2 Tablespoons..." more
Sunday, November 22, 2015 8:23:04 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Holiday Spaghetti Plus Earrings:
Amy said, "I found a wonderful pamphlet tucked inside a recipe box – advertising a Betty Crocker Lemon Pie contest due “midsummer 1939.” Along with that is this delightful “Holiday Spaghetti:” 1/2 lb. spaghetti 3 qt. boiling..." more
Saturday, November 7, 2015 4:22:59 PM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Recipe for Carrot Pudding and Earrings:
Amy said, " Are you thinking about your Thanksgiving menus yet? Chances are you won’t want this one on there. It’s from one of my favorite handwritten recipe boxes, marked from a woman and “30s-40s-50s”. This one has a grocery list on..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:07:44 AM
Amy Alessio wrote a blog post titled Molly MacRae Monday: A Celebratory Swig:
Amy said, "We have a very happy holiday message from Molly MacRae today, on the eve of her new book, Plaid and Plagiarism! I can’t wait to read it! -AA The holidays are here and I’m launching a new mystery series, so I feel like celebrating. Plaid and..." more