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This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. LaQuette will be awarding a $30 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. Vanessa Jared, a 40-something divorcée, decided that the best way to pull herself out of their post-divorce slump was to form The Savvy, Sexy, Singles Club and start the “Do Me” portion of her and her friends’ lives. But on the two-year anniversary, a sexy sheriff shows up on Vanessa’s doorstep...

Our editors independently select the products we recommend. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links. ‘Tis the season for holiday parties.  No matter the get-together on the calendar, being invited to someone’s home for a party is a pretty sweet deal. Whoever is hosting usually takes care of feeding you, entertaining you and generally prioritizes your enjoyment over their own. For this reason, it’s always a nice idea to take along a gift to say thanks for going to the effort of hosting. To help you choose something suitable, here’s a selection of the best hostess...

Best Of Singapore Hawkers & Casual Dining: Economy Rice And Economy Porridge Economy Rice And Economy Porridge Nothing was sponsored, we visited as regular paying customers. Photos in this post were taken between 2000 and 2022 (across 22 years!), as such, the quality of photos varies drastically due to advances in camera technology. Mobile smartphones were in their infancy and had yet to become widespread. Also Known As: Economy Rice, Economy Porridge, Mixed Rice, Zhap Fan, Cai Png, Teochew Porridge, Teochew Muay, Tsap Tshai Png, Point Point Rice Average Price Per Serving: SGD $3 - $12 List in alphabetical order...

Sloppy Joes Now that we’re settled in Bakersfield and Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to plan for fall and winter meals! And I’m visiting some old favorites! Images courtesy of: WeightWatchers.com On Sutton Place Hello Fresh A Spicy Perspective SimplyRecipes.com   Sloppy Joes This past week or so, we’ve had some really great meals. The Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts were so good and garlicky with both of us agreeing, it was a def keeper! For dessert when the kids came out to visit us at Camp Pendleton, I made Easy One-Bowl Banana Cake and though everyone was full, they...

These ekiben are a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Our Japanese-language reporter K. Masami loves train station bento, or “ekiben” as they’re known in Japan. Not only do these delightful boxes of food evoke a sense of travel, they also offer a rare chance to try specialties exclusive to particular regions, so Masami always picks up an ekiben whenever she gets the chance. The past six months have been particularly great for Masami, as she’s been able to buy an ekiben at Kyoto Station once a week. This has given her an extensive knowledge of what’s...