Book Review for Down South by Donald Link

I was so anxious to receive Down South the cookbook by Donald Link. I am originally from Alberta, Canada transplanted in Eastern NC. I was curious to see what new Southern recipes I could find. Down South is a fantastic cookbook that not only delivers great Southern recipes, but wonderful heart warming stories to go along with them. David Link covers everything from your beverages all the ay to dessert and everything in between. A great cookbook to have in your collection.

Cookbook Review for Vibrant Food by Kimberley Hasslebrink

I was so eager to get this cookbook in the mail. Kimberley Hasselbrink takes you on a wonderful journey with food for all four seasons. You are encouraged as the reader and cook to think outside the box and go way beyond using just normal ingredients. I love the fact that there is a recipe for what ever season you find yourself in. I was eager to "read" my new cookbook, and even tried the recipe for Summer Berry Coconut Milk Ice Pops. I was not let down in either venture. I look forward to trying more recipes and sharing some with family and friends. I encourage anyone who likes to cook to seriously try this cookbook, You will feel the same way !!

Book Review for The Pursuit of Tamsen LittleJohn

A story of faith and courage and one womans journey, takes us back in time to a day when faith was all we had. The journey starts with the turn of the first page. Lori Benton once again comes through for her fans and delivers a heartwarming story that leaves you wanting more.

Book Review

I recently joined Blogging For Books, and have read my first book and done a review. Here it is: As written on the Blogging For Books site. Review of Dancing on the Head of a Pen I'm sure the thought of writing a book sounds glamorous. After all you would be rich (maybe) you would be famous (maybe) and of course you would write sequals, series, children's books, adult fiction, maybe a biography. Robert Benson takes you deep inside the thrill and heartache of trying to write a book. Dancing on the Head of a Pen is the "meat and potatoes of just how to write a book". Many people dream of writing a book (even me) Robert Benson reveals some of his thoughts, strategies and goals through his own words, aside from the ones in any of his books. Mr. Benson shares the struggles and triumphs of trying to keep yourself dedicated day in and day out and stay focused, even during the moments when you may not be able to find the right words to write down. The journey you as a reader take while reading this book, is just a starting place for something bigger, better, maybe it is just the tools needed to get you on the right path to write your own book. Well done Robert Benson, well done !

Reviews from Off The Beaten Path

Seeing as my blog is all about "off The Beaten Path" i figure it is a good title and a good time to switch gears somewhat. I have always love books and reading so I want to start and share some "good reads" and some really good reviews.

Each Journey Begins Somewhere

On a cold day in February the 17th (1962) to be exact, a little girl was born. Her journey began. When I was born my dad was beyond excited and had finally got his baby girl. I think our real journey seems to begin after we have aged somewhat. We have learned so many of life lessons that there comes a time when we have to apply them.
As I look towards turning 50 in a few months I have come to realize many things, things that take me "off the beaten path". I find that each day brings opportunities to make changes in our lives. No longer can we continue to make excuses for our mistakes and failures. No longer can we sit around and pass the blame onto others.
I always told my daughter "You are responsible for what you say and what you do."
Our actions speak way louder than any word could possibly do. Finding our real purpose in life means that we have to be honest with ourselves, bare our soul for others to see, show our failures and become vulnerable.
We are the only ones that can make a change, we alone can turn around bad behavior, or finally learn how to say no. Easier said than done right? This is where we find ourselves "Off the beaten path"
More to come....