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Monday, July 9, 2012

Working on Edits

I'm hard at work putting the final touches on the revisions requested by my editor, as well as a few changes I wanted to make of my own so I'm cheating today.  Instead of writing a post, I'm sharing my mom's receipe for Potato Chip Bake.  It's a favorite meal in my family but I'm not too sure it's a good summer meal since you have to bake it in the oven.  Happy Eating!


Potato Chip Bake
 
1 cup of water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or cooking spray
1 white onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 green pepper, diced
*1 pound bacon, sausage, or ham (If using bacon or ham, dice it. If using sausage, crumble it.)
12 large eggs
1 8.5 ounce bag of kettle cooked potato chips (I use Lay’s brand.)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or use cooking spray in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, and your choice of meat from above, season with salt and pepper. Cook until onions and green pepper are soft and meat is done, stirring occasionally.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and 1 cup of water together. Lightly crush the potato chips into the egg mixture and let stand, stirring occasionally until the chips are soft, about 10 minutes.

Prepare a 12 x 9 x 2 pan with cooking spray or 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Combine egg and chip mixture with the meat mixture and pour into prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until eggs are firm and top is golden and slightly crisp.  Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 servings

*If using bacon, precook the bacon a bit before adding the onion and green pepper.
**I’ve also added sliced or quartered baby cremini or button mushrooms.

Friday, July 6, 2012

This I know for sure...

I don't know how to reach new readers.  That I definitely know for sure.  I blog, belong to Goodreads, have an author page on Amazon, have a fan page on Facebook, and a regular Facebook page.  I also guest blog when I can. I have a Twitter account but I haven't really done anything with it at this point. But in doing all this, I usually only reach the same people.  At least it's usually the same people who leave a comment etc.  Not that I'm complaining.  I'm very, very grateful for those people who read my posts, comment on or like my Facebook status, etc. I'm just not sure how to expand my reach.

I'd love to hear any ideas you might have or things you've done that you think helped  :o)


Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Happy 4th of July


Hope you and your families have a wonderful Independence Day.

Friday, June 29, 2012

This I know for sure...

Making a commitment doesn't mean the same thing to everybody.  I'm not talking about making a commitment to lose weight, or handle finances better, or any other commitment you make to yourself to make your life or health better, but commitments made to others for their benefit.

To me, making a commitment to someone for something they need means I promise to be there for them, help them, or do what I said I would when I said I would.  It doesn't mean I'll do what I promised when I get to it, or feel like it especially when I know that person is depending on me. 

Of course sometimes something will happen where you can't be where you said you would when you said you would be or do what you promised when you promised you would.  If that does happen, I always get in touch with the person as soon as I know there's a problem/conflict and explain why I can't honor the commitment at that particular time.  I offer alternatives in terms of rescheduling, having someone take my place if possible, or reimbursing for expenses if necessary and I always, always apologize.

How depressing that so few people seem to feel the same way when they make a commitment to someone.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

What I'm reading Wednesday

Do you ever read more than one book at a time?  I do on occasion - I'm actually reading three books right now -- Whispers In The Dark by Maya Banks and Only His by Susan Mallery in paperback and Some Like It In Handcuffs by Christine Warner on my Kindle. 

I also like to switch between non-fiction and fiction so often read more than one book at time if I'm reading something for research and something for pleasure.

Do you ever get the characters mixed up from one story to the other? I never have but have a friend who insists she would if she read more than one book at a time.  

Monday, June 25, 2012

One more...

Today, I'm visiting fellow historical romance author, Alyson Reuben's, wonderful blog - "Author's Lunch: A Bite of Reuben Sandwich" and talking about some the things I've done in the name of research.  I hope you'll stop by and share some of the things you've done too.  Link:  http://www.abiteofreubensandwich.blogspot.com