Wednesday, July 13, 2016

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO FINISH A BOOK & A STRAWBERRY EXTRAVAGANZA

Are you a fan of strawberries?  I adore them, and have been experimenting with different recipes instead of just popping them in my mouth and eating while watching a movie. 

You already know that I won't be eating this sauce because I'm no fan of barbecue food.(lol) Sorry!   But for those who do enjoy 'cue and want to try something different, go ahead and jump in with this creative recipe!  I'm trying the salsa tonight!

Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce (Closetcooking.com) Hugs...

A sweet, spicy and smoky strawberry BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves/jam
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Chipotle chili in Adobo, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, grated
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 4 Cups Strawberries, hulled
Directions
  1. Place the strawberries in a single layer on a baking pan lined with foil folded up on the sides to capture the juices and roast in a preheated 425F/220C oven until they start to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Bring everything except the cilantro to a boil, reduce the heat, simmer for 15 minutes, remove from heat, mix in the cilantro and puree in a food processor or blender or using an immersion blender.
  3. Put in a safe container, and you're all set!

STRAWBERRY SALSA(Southern Living) Hugs...

Ingredients

1/2 cup red pepper jelly
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
small avocado, diced

Preparation

Whisk together red pepper jelly, chives, cilantro, lime zest, fresh lime juice, and dried crushed red pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in strawberries and sweetened dried cranberries; cover and chill 1 hour. Stir in diced avocado just before serving. Serve with grilled or pan-fried meats, poultry, or seafood.
BUFFET
I used to love going to buffets when I was a kid because I had the stamina to pack in about 4 servings without gaining an ounce. Needless to say, those days are long gone.   According to the Travel Channel, there are over 5,000 buffets in the United States, and range from high end pricing to the more budget friendly.  One place to get the gamut of every type of buffet food fusion that you can imagine, is none other than the awesomely awesome Austin, Texas. Ironically, they are not well known for all those bountiful buffet spots. In fact, with over 300 restaurants dedicated to smoky goodness throughout the city, Austin is actually famous for their barbecue.  If you like to go back more than once to partake of all those goodies, experts recommend that you limit the carbs on your plate dang it!


HOW QUICKLY CAN YOU FINISH A BOOK  
Way back in the day, it was super simple for me to read about 3 romance novels in a week.  Then, when I reviewed erotic romance, there was such a heavy volume to keep up with, that I read about that many in two weeks, in addition to writing those reviews.  I soon found that there was very little time to read for fun, so the books just kept piling up.

Now, because I'm involved in various projects, I'll be lucky if I can finish even one novel in 5-7 days. Yikes!  At the end of each month, many of my book blogging friends share how they have read 40 - 100 books, and I'm impressed, wishing I can catch up on all my precious reading.  Curling up with a good novel is always the best way for me to unwind, relax and forget about everything that is going on in the world.  What about you?  How long does it take to get through one book?


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24 comments:

  1. How long it takes me to read a book depends on what it is and what else is going on in my life. In the past two days, I've read two whole Terry Pratchett novels and have started a third. Seems like a binge coming on ...

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    1. Hey Dianne, that's pretty impressive! Sometimes we just find something super awesome and a binge is perfectly ok, right? (lol)

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  2. Love strawberries! I would definitely try both the barbecue and the salsa. :)

    Well I am one of those crazies who knock out about 4-5 books a week on average.

    Neat to be able to get the close you see on TV. I've not had the urge since I was a teen, but still a neat thing.

    Thanks for the fun posts, Ro!

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    1. Yay to strawberries! If you ever make these treats, please share. That's pretty dang impressive to knock out that many books in a week. You go girl! Hugs...

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  3. I like the sound of the bbq sauce. I like it a little sweet. I do like buffets and living in Vegas we have quite a few of them. The world buffet at the Rio Hotel is probably one of the biggest and best.

    I read really fast. I've had an author send me a book to read in the morning and I'll have read it and sent her my review in about 3 hours. I can read a 200 page book in about 2 hours. Back when I had more time I was reading 2 books a day. I'd check out 14-18 books from the library a week.

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    1. If someone makes that sauce and brings it over, you already know I'm sending it your way, right? (lol) I've heard buffets in Vegas are pretty massive. My goodness, your reading ability is amazing!!! I bet authors who send you books to review are super impressed. Heck, I'm impressed! (lol)

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  4. Okay, now I'm hungry. I've not been to a buffet in years. I'm sure I'd gain five pounds if I did. Those days of eating whatever and not gaining weight is over for me too.

    Some books are easy reads and when they are good I can be done in a day or two. Others will take me longer.

    Have a fabulous day. ☺

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    1. Hey Sandee! Thanks for stopping by! It's amazing to me how many buffets there are. Getting done in a day or two sounds pretty good! Hugs...

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  5. Oh I definitely want to try that barbecue sauce! And I love a good fruit salsa. Strawberry season has already passed here but they're such yummy snacks! I love to bake with them. Right now I probably finish 2 to 3 books a week though I used to read way more than that. Too many other things pulling at my time now.

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    1. I love fruit and was glad to see I could do something different with it. They are yummy snacks to stop me from eating more junk than I should. (lol) Kudos to you for keeping up with that many. I need to get back to that many one day soon. Hugs...

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  6. Hmmm I love strawberries and I like BBQ sauce but I don't know if I could put them together. I think that would cross some of my food rules. lol

    I like a good buffet since they have so much variety and I can try a little of everything. Even better if it's a dessert buffet :D

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    1. I'm with you on the strawberry and sauce thing. (lol) Maybe we can find a good one with lots of veggies for Christmas this year, that won't get mad at us for staying all night, right? (lol)

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  7. I can't wait to try that salsa! Thanks for the recipe!!

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    1. Give me the scoop, Angela! Happy Sunday!

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  8. Definitely trying that strawberry sauce!

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    1. Yay, Braine! Hope your Sunday is going well! Hugs...

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  9. That strawberry bbq sauce sounds yummy! And there's no better place to have buffet than in Vegas. :)

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    1. I know, right? Vegas has some really good ones to have you loosening your belt. (lol) No, no, no the 'cue. Hugs...

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  10. Strawberries are all the craze at our farmers market right now! That recipe looks yummy!! - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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    1. I know, right? It's something about getting them from a farmer's market that makes them taste so fresh and yummy! Thanks for stopping by to say hello!

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  11. A couple of years ago, I agreed to judge the Writer's Digest Self-Published contest. I was told it was "good exposure." It paid...but not as well as my writing gigs. I had to read THIRTY books in a month. I about collapsed by the end of the month and, guess what? I got zero exposure out of it. They didn't promote the list of judges or anything. No big deal, but I learned there are easier ways to get exposure...plus, 30 books in a month is just about impossible.

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    1. OMG! Are you kidding? That sounds crazy! All that and no one even noticed. It's one thing to tackle that many for fun, but when you "have" to do it, it just seems to take a lot longer. My goodness, girl!

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  12. Strawberry salsa and Barbecue sauce, I can't even imagine what that would taste like. It does sound different. I like strawberries, but they are quite expensive so I rarely buy them. I do like to eat them plain, or in some custard, on bread or even in a smoothie.

    I usually managed to read about two books in a week, one evening read and one ipad read. Some weeks more, other weeks less. I used to be able to read 3 or 4 books in a week, but now rarely be able to do that.

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    1. I'm no fan of barbeque, but when I can afford it, I try to get strawberries to eat plain or place in recipes. Sometimes I get lucky and can get them for just .99, which is a steal. You're still much better than I am on the reading tip. I am so behind, and the pile keeps growing. Hugs...RO

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