Voodoo is the product of the slave trade (principally in the Spanish and French colonies in the Caribbean), and derives from vodu, meaning spirit or deity in the Fon language of Dahomey, now part of Nigeria. Creole slave masters in the New World translated the word into vaudau, and eventually became known as voudou, voudoun, […]
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A Finger Lickin’ Good Thanksgiving Feast Served by Cookbook Author Sloane Taylor…
Tired of serving turkey for your traditional Canadian Thanksgiving dinner? Then, cookbook author Sloane Taylor has prepared an amazingly good down-home type menu that’s finger lickin’ good and doesn’t splatter grease all over your stove. So, whether you’re in the midst of closing the cottage, winterizing the camper, or at home with the family, gather the […]
Guest Post: Author and Master Gardener Emma Lane Brings the Outside into the Inside During the Cooler, Fall Season with these Floral Tips…
Summer has passed, and Autumn is here! But don’t be disgruntled. Bring the outside in with a Fall bouquet. Not sure how, then let me help you. Here are a few tips to help make it easier. Native and ornamental grasses: What fun to gather them on one of those perfect Fall days when […]
Quiche Me You Fool: A Recipe and Read by Author Vonnie Hughes…
The perfect lunch or dinner that’s great for leftover vegetables. The extra bonus – it’s easy to make. Let your imagination rule on the veggies. Onion, broccoli, mushroom, cauliflower, courgettes, capsicums, corn kernels…whatever you have on hand tastes amazing in this recipe. Chopped, cooked bacon or a small can of salmon are welcome additions. SELF-CRUSTING […]
Book Tour: The Last Timekeepers and the Noble Slave by Sharon Ledwith…
Welcome to the 1-week virtual book tour for The Last Timekeepers and the Noble Slave The Last Timekeepers, Book 3 by Sharon Ledwith About the Book: Eleven-year-old Drake Bailey is an analytical thinker and the genius of the Timekeeper crew. However, no logic or mathematical acumen can change the color of his skin, or […]
AudioBook Tour: Koush Hollow by Leigh Goff…
Author: Leigh Goff Narrator: Erin Seidel Length: 8 hours 7 minutes Publisher: The Parliament House Released: July 14, 2021 Genre: Horror After her father’s untimely death, Jenna Ashby moves to Koush Hollow, a bayou town outside of New Orleans, dreading life with her wealthy mother. As the 16-year-old eco-warrior is introduced to the […]