Monday, June 29, 2015

MANGO MADNESS + SPILLING SECRETS


What if you experienced writer's block, and as a way to break through it, wrote a novel about your best friend's affair that ended up becoming not only a bestseller, but the talk of the town?  Well, that's the setup for a new summer read from Elin Hilderbrand, entitled The Rumor. To be honest, I would be highly upset with my friend for cheating, so even if the money was good, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't write about it.  There's just no way I could diss my best friend in that manner.  But what about you? Would you throw caution to the wind and just go for it and collect that check?(lol)   Order it here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Rumor-Novel-Elin-Hilderbrand/dp/0316334529.  

While pondering that one, check out these really neat recipes below that are simple to make.


If you're a foodie and watching Masterchef on the Fox Network, you've already met the James Beard Award winning Pastry Chef, Christina Tosi. She's an author and co-owner of a restaurant, too. Time permitting, she enjoys making mango drinks to use throughout the day for a cold treat.


MORNING
1 Cup Mango Sorbet
1 Cup Plain Yogurt

AFTERNOON
1 Cup Mango Sorbet
1 1/2 Cups Club Soda
1 Lime, zested and juiced
1 Tablespoon Honey

NIGHT
1 Cup Mango Sorbet
1 Cup Club Soda or Tonic Water
3 Ounces Vodka or Gin
5 Fresh Mint or Cilantro Leaves
 Combine the ingredients in your blender, mixing for a minute, or until completely smooth.  Each recipe will only serve you, so if you want to impress friends, be sure to get more stuff to go around so no one will be mad at you. (lol)

JUST ONE MORE THING
Don't forget - being called degrading names or humiliated in public, lied on, threatened with the loss of your children or personal belongings, gaslighted, emotionally taunted or isolated from friends and family, are all considered acts of control and part of domestic violence.  You are not alone. You have nothing to be ashamed of, and you are not at fault.








8 comments:

  1. Wow, that's just beyond screwed up. How could you do that and call that women your friend, or even look them in the eyes again. Not an author I'd ever read or wanna talk about.

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    1. I actually saw a movie about this same premise a few years ago and it definitely put a strain on the relationship, for sure. Hugs...

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  2. I don't think we'd be friends after that. Dang...

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  3. Oh wow. Not to mention is a violation of trust between friends. I don't know if I could be that unscrupulous. :/

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    1. You're right about that! Trust would be totally gone and would take a lot of time to rebuild, if ever. Hugs...

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  4. Sounds horrible to write a story about your best friend's affair! That's like, none of her business and definitely not something she has a right to tell the whole world. I think I might blow up some nerves by reading this one. Haha.

    Faye at The Social Potato

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    1. Hey Faye - glad you stopped by to say hello! The friendship would definitely be ruined, for sure, and I'm not sure if there would be a chance to rebuild it. Hugs...

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