Alabama White Sauce #Recipe by @Donna_Fasano

Alabama White Sauce is delish! I’ve also heard this called White BBQ Sauce. Whatever you call it, it’s yummy—creamy, spicy, sweet, sour. It’s a luscious sauce that you NEED to try at your next outdoor barbeque. Smear it on chicken, beef, pork, fish, grilled veggies… it’s good on everything.

Alabama White Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup full fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon jarred creamy horseradish
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions: 

1.    Place all ingredients into a medium size mixing bowl. Blend with a wire whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

2.    Pour sauce into a mason glass jar, screw on the top tightly, and store in the fridge for up to a week.

3.    Use the sauce on grilled chicken, pork, fish, or vegetables.

 

About the author:

Donna Fasano is a USA Today Bestselling Author of over 40 sweet romance, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction novels. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. 

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Quotes About Truth by @Donna_Fasano

Authentic communication relies on truth. Lies are easy and often more comforting than honesty; however, truth builds trust, and trust allows us to live in peace. Offering truth is treating others with dignity and respect. Here are some wonderful quotes about truth.

“Truth is like a lion; it needs no defense. Let it loose. It will defend itself.” ~St. Augustine

“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” ~Buddha

“Truth is powerful and it prevails.” ~Sojourner Truth

“There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness, and truth.” ~Leo Tolstoy

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember what you said.” ~Mark Twain

“A single lie discovered creates doubt in every truth.” ~Unknown

“Beware of the half-truth. You may have gotten hold of the wrong half.” ~Unknown

“If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you tell a lie, it becomes a part of your future.”  ~Unknown

“Anyone who doesn’t take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones.” ~Albert Einstein

“The truth will set you free. But first it will piss you off.” ~Gloria Steinem

“Hell is truth seen too late.” ~Thomas Hobbes

“The truth will set you free.” ~Jesus (John 8:32)

“Speak the truth even if your voice shakes.” ~Unknown

 

“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ~George Orwell

 

“Truth costs nothing while a lie could cost you everything.” ~Unknown

 

“In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess.” ~Dalai Lama

 

“Wisdom is found only in truth.” ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

 

Do you have a favorite quote about truth?

This month I'm offering 2 books on sale for 99¢ each. One is a 3-book bundle, the other is a stand along story from my Ocean City Boardwalk Series. Enjoy! Simply click the cover to go to the Kindle Store.

About the author: Donna Fasano is a USA Today Bestselling author. Learn more about her at her website: DonnaFasano.com. 

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Ryan Shane was tall, dark, and devastatingly handsome. And he just so happened to need a no-strings date himself. Their plan was perfectly thought out. Until a conveniently staged good-night kiss turned into very inconvenient passion…

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Let's Talk Snacks! 100 Calories or Less by @Donna_Fasano

 Let's face it, we all overeat now and then. Whenever I overindulge, I do what I can to get myself back on track as quickly as possible. Here’s a list of my go-to snacks when I’m focused on sticking to 1200-1400 calories per day:

1. 1 cup frozen seedless green grapes – 65 calories    
2. 1/4 cup wasabi peas – 100 calories
3. 1/2 cup of slow-churned ice cream – 100 calories
4. 2 stalks celery (about 7” long) and 2 tablespoons hummus – 100 calories
5. 30 goldfish crackers – 100 calories
6. 1/2 cup of cottage cheese and a small wedge of cantaloupe – 100 calories
7. 2 tablespoons PB2 spread on 1/2 granny smith apple – 90 calories (PB2 is powdered peanut butter that is 80% fat free. Mix 2 tablespoons PB2 with 1 tablespoon water.)
8. 1/2 of a medium-sized baked potato and a heaping tablespoon of salsa – 100 calories
9. 8 baby carrots – 100 calories
10. 2 Tablespoons PB2 spread on 2 stalks celery – 66 calories
11. 1 cup of tomato soup – 75 calories
12. 1/2 banana (sliced and frozen) dipped in 2 teaspoons dark chocolate chips (melted)  – 100 calories
13. 1/3 cup Greek Gods Vanilla Honey yogurt – 96 calories
14. 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce sprinkled with cinnamon – 75 calories
15. Banana smoothie – blend 1/2 a banana, 1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, and a handful of crushed ice – 100 calories
16. 2 long pretzel rods dipped in 2 teaspoons yellow mustard – 77 calories
17. 1/2 cup steamed edamame (shelled) with a splash of soy sauce – 100 calories
18. 16 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 1/8 cup crumbled feta cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice – 95 calories

What are YOUR go-to snacks when you’re trying to get your diet and your weight back on track?

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This month, I'm celebrating St. Patty's Day by offering A REASON TO BELIEVE to Kindle readers for just 99¢. You save $3 off the regular price of this Irish fairy tale.

A Real Fairy Tale

It seems like a grand idea, temporarily trading her pixie wings for a womanly form to help handsome widower Paul Roland with his baby girl. And the moment she holds the precious bairn in her arms, Fern knows true happiness for the first time.

But Fern never anticipates the dizzying emotions she feels for the man who not only needs her as a nanny, but as a woman whose passion can heal his wounded heart. Suddenly the forbidden fairy rule she gently bends because of the baby is in danger of being irrevocably broken.

Some things are meant to be…

About the author: Donna Fasano is a USA Today Bestselling author. Learn more about her at her website: DonnaFasano.com.

Enjoy An At-Home Spa Day @Donna_Fasano

The hectic holiday season is upon us. Please don’t forget to take care of yourself. Here are 3 easy, DIY facial masks that will make you feel less stressed and very pampered. 

Easy Papaya Mask

What you will need:

1 Ripe Papaya

Warm Water

Cut a slice from the papaya and remove the seeds and the fruit. (Save the fruit for a snack; the pulp of the papaya fruit contains two enzymes, papain and chymopapain, that are great for digestion.) Rub the inside of the peel on your clean face, focusing on the area around and under the eyes (crow’s feet), around the mouth (smile lines), and the forehead (frown lines). Don’t forget your neck and the backs of your hands. Let the fruit juice to sit on your skin for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool, clear water. Gently pat the skin dry.

Easy Yogurt Mask

What you will need:

1 tablespoon Greek yogurt, plain, unsweetened

2 teaspoons olive oil

Yogurt contains lactic acid which diminishes fine lines and wrinkles and tightens skin and shrinks pores. Olive oil soften and hydrates skin. Mix together the yogurt and the oil. Smooth onto face, neck, and the back of hands. Let the mask sit on skin for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse with warm, clear water. Pat dry.

Soothing Honey Mask

What you will need:

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Honey is a humectant which means it helps the skin retain moisture. It’s also an anti-bacterial that will has healing properties. Apple cider vinegar balances the skin’s pH and sooths damaged skin. This is a good mask for adult acne. Mix together the honey and the vinegar. Smooth over face. Allow mask to sit on face for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with cool, clear water. Gently pat dry.

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I have reduced the price of all three of my Christmas stories for the month of December. I hope you’ll take a look. Oh, and YOU could give me a wonderful gift this holiday season… if you’ve read my Christmas stories and you’ve enjoyed them, please take a moment to leave a review. Good reviews help new readers find my books. Thank you! And HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and yours!

 

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Merry Christmas, everyone!

7 Items People Forget to Pack for a Trip to the Beach

It’s August! In my neck of the woods, that means hot, sunny days at the beach. Can you imagine that 40% of the people who were asked when they pack for their trip to the beach answered “the night before”?  The night before! That last-minute scramble to toss thing into a suitcase means there are always stuff that’s forgotten. Here’s a list of the top 7 items people forget to pack for a trip to the beach.

7. An Extra Bag for Souvenirs. Do yourself a favor and pack an extra tote for to carry home your souvenirs—t-shirts, sweat shirts, beach towels, salt water taffy, delicious fudge, buttery caramel popcorn. Believe me, you’ll need an extra tote!

6. A Book to Enjoy. Relaxing on the beach is the very best place to enjoy a beach read. Hardback, paperback, or e-book; it doesn’t really matter. There is nothing like turning those pages while digging your toes in the sand.

5. Comfortable Walking Shoes. Taking a long walk on the beach can wreak havoc on the soles of your feet. Blisters are not fun. Pack an old pair of comfortable walking shoes and enjoy that stretch of sand.

4. Beach Umbrella. Sitting in the blaring sun starts off kinda nice. But after an hour or so, the shade of a beach umbrella will be a great relief.

3. Sunglasses. Protect your eyes! The sun’s rays are stronger near the water and sand due to reflection. Grab a pair of sunglasses and protect yourself from those UV rays.

2. Toothpaste. It sounds crazy, but people brush before leaving the house and forget their toothpaste. Keep a couple of travel-size tubes ready for any trips you might take.

And the most forgotten item???

1. SUNSCREEN. Yikes! Sunscreen comes in a wide variety of SPFs. When planning your trip to the beach, choose the sunscreen that’s right for you and toss it into your suitcase. Your skin will thank you!

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About the author:

Donna Fasano is a USA Today Bestselling Author of sweet romance, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction. Learn more about her at her website. Sign up for her newsletter by clicking here.

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Veronica “Ronnie” Clark has had it up to here with her family. So she shoves her suitcase into the trunk of her car along with that billowy, lacy, monstrosity of a bridal gown and hits the road. Unfortunately, her old Volvo gives out, leaving her stranded on Christmas Eve in the nearly deserted seaside town of Ocean City, Maryland. Oh, boy, does she ever need a miracle!

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Sarah Franklin is desperate to get her son safely to Crystal Lake, but driving off the road in a blizzard wasn't part of the plan. When a deputy comes to her rescue, she's stunned to recognize her summer crush, Ian Kramer.
Ian Kramer doesn't understand why Sarah has come back ten years after the best summer of his life, especially in the middle of a snow storm two days before Christmas. When he discovers she's on the run from her ex-husband, Ian vows to keep Sarah and her son, safe.

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A new job brings Claire Reiser to Bedford Falls, California, a Sierra resort town that celebrates Christmas all year. She arrives just days before Christmas, expecting to be alone for the holiday. Ben Scarge is also new, whisked in to manage the estate of his late Uncle Simon, a curmudgeonly miser who puts Scrooge to shame. Like Claire, he anticipates a lonely holiday. Then a furry visitor delivers a gift neither Claire nor Ben will ever forget. 

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Nothing can make Native American Mat Makwa give up being a New York City police officer… except one little girl—all alone in the world—who needs a father. Returning to his Kolheek reservation to take on the safer job of sheriff of this small, close-knit community, he never expects his heart might be in danger to school teacher Julie Dacey.

Although the books in this series are stand-alone novels, reading the books in order will offer the most enjoyable experience. Titles in The Black Bear Brothers Series:

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In time for her ten-year class reunion, Meg Taylor is lured back to the tiny town in northeastern Arizona where she suffered through high school. Overweight, step-daughter to the principal, she was anything but popular. Now she’s slim, attractive, and accomplished—but wary of all she once knew.

Except for Jim. “Little Jimmy” McAllister was one of her best friends. Ten years have changed him, too. (No one calls him “little” anymore!) He always cared about Meg and seeing her again enhances those feelings. He wants her to stay, permanently, but Meg, the daughter of a serial-marrying mom, can’t imagine herself in “happily ever after.” What will it take to change her mind and bind her heart to him?

*Ride the Rainbow Home is the first in a series of twelve sweet romances set in quirky Rainbow Rock, Arizona, a fictional town in the magnificent Four Corners region, verging on the Painted Desert and the Navajo Nation. Updated in a new, revised, 2021 edition, it heralds the re-release of this beloved series. Visit the author's website, susanaylworthauthor.com, to learn how to get the prequel FREE.

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Three mail-orders brides arrive in Lookout, Texas, each expecting to marry the town marshal--but Luke Davia didn't order a bride. Much to Luke's chagrin, the mayor insists one a friendly contest to discover which bride will make Luke the best wife, but on the pie-making contest day, there is a surprise fourth entry--an anonymous one. Mayhem occurs as the whole town tries to figure out who the anonymous bride is, and the mayor pressures Luke to pick a bride or lose his job. Will Marshal Davis tuck tail and run for the hills? Or will he lose his heart and his bachelorhood? 

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Someone is targeting both Kate Mathers' veterinary practice and her husband, and now Jared has landed in the ICU after a fiery car accident. Who could be after them, and who was the young woman who died in his car? The ongoing investigation might provide some answers, but the biggest question is the one breaking her heart. How badly can a relationship be broken before there's just no chance to save it? 

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After escaping her abusive foster parents thirteen years ago, Hailey Donovan thought her nightmare was over. Gatlinburg Tennessee had been a safe place to live, until she's nearly hit by gunfire while hiking the Smoky Mountains. Her instincts are to avoid law enforcement, especially handsome park ranger Rock Wilson, but when more gunfire echoes around them, they're forced to work together to escape.

More attempts against Hailey convinces her to leave the city to start over someplace new. Rock talks her into staying and fighting against the unknown assailant. Rock senses Hailey has been traumatized in the past, and is determined to uncover the mystery surrounding her. As Hailey and Rock seek the truth behind the escalating attacks, Rock realizes he's also in danger of losing his heart. Can Rock provide Hailey the save haven she desperately needs?

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December - A Month Filled With Holidays by @Donna_Fasano

I realize it is very early in the month, but I only get one day in December to blog so I’d like to spend it talking about the holidays. I love celebrating the season of Advent, the 26 days before Christmas that are spent in prayerful contemplation as we await Christmas, one of the holiest days of the year for Christians. 

However, I have friends and family who celebrate their own cherished holidays during December. I am always surprised by the number of religious and secular celebrations that take place this month. Here’s a list of a few of them.

• Hanukkah is the well-known Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights.
• Kwanzaa is a Pan-African holiday that’s celebrated in the U.S. from the 26^th of December until the 1^st of January.
• Buddhists celebrate Bodhi Day on the 8^th, celebrating the day Buddha became enlightened.
• Las Posadas takes place between the 16^th and the 24^th as a house-to-house procession of celebration and prayer in a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.
• Hindus spend 5 days this month celebrating Pancha Ganapati, honoring Ganesha, which begins on the 21^st.  
• The Winter Solstice, also known as Mother’s Night, Mōdraniht, Yalda, and other names, is a holiday that takes place on or around the 21^st and is celebrated by many people, religious and secular, alike.
• Boxing Day (the 26^th) and Human Right’s Day (the 10^th) are both secular celebrations that, in my opinion, honoring our friendships and concern of others.
• Humanists celebrate “a vision of a good future” on the 23^rd called Human Light.
• December 31^st—New Year’s Eve to most of us—is observed and celebrated the whole world over and is also known as Ōmisoka (Japanese), Hogmanay (Scottish), and Silvester (Eastern Europe). This is a time for fireworks, feasting, and late-night revelry.

And these are only a fraction of the holidays that take place this month. If you’d like to learn more, go tothis extensive list of multinational holidays and festivals. Whichever celebrations you commemorate this month, please know I send you my…

Warmest Holiday Wishes!

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Cheese and Bacon Scones Recipe by @Donna_Fasano

Hello! Donna Fasano here. Recently, a good friend of mine told me she’d made a batch of cheese and bacon scones, and the recipe sounded SO delicious, I had to try it for myself. For my first batch, I used cheddar cheese. I will soon try the recipe using Swiss cheese and I’m certain that will taste good, too. The result of my Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Scones adventure was a light, flaky, and extremely flavorful biscuit-like treat. As you can see from the picture, I cut my scones into triangles rather than the circles called for in the recipe. (When I traveled to Europe, every scone I ate was 3-sided not circular. But you cut yours however you wish.) I hope you enjoy this recipe.

Cheese and Bacon Scones

Makes 1 dozen

1 3/4 cups sifted all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

6 T butter

1 cup shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese

6 slices bacon crisply fried and crumbled

1 egg

1/2 cup buttermilk

 

Preheat oven to 425°. Lightly grease cookie sheet. 

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Add the butter in chunks and work into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the bacon and cheese. 

Mix the egg and buttermilk together and add them to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms. 

Roll the dough on a floured board to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out circles with a cookie cutter. Place scones on cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until scones are golden and well risen. 

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There is nothing better on a chilly autumn afternoon than a cup of hot tea, a yummy scone, and a good book. Here are a few of my romances that are very inexpensive… less than $1 each.

A Beautiful Stranger is the first book in my A Family Forever Series. It's available for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, iBooks readers as well as in paperback.

Derrick is Book 1 of my Single Daddy Club Series. This series on only available to Kindle readers and in paperback.

An Honorable Man is Book 1 of my Black Bear Brothers Series and is available for Kindle readers and also in paperback.

Happy Eating! And Happy Reading!