Discover a New World of Romance with Christine Columbus

Last year it was Hot glühwein at the Christmas Markets in Germany . This year it will have to be mulled wine in Minnesota … Mulling Spice Mix The recipe makes 14 spice bags. If you are giving as a gift, be sure to include the recipe instructions. Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 14 double-layer cheesecloth 5-inch squares 14 (10-inch) lengths of white string 3 ounces whole cinnamon sticks 6 whole nutmegs (1 ounce) 1/3 cup chopped dried orange peel 1/3 cup chopped dried lemon peel 1/4 cup allspice berries 1/4 cup whole cloves 2 Tablespoons finely chopped, crystallized ginger (1 ounce) Preparation: Place cinnamon sticks and nutmegs into a heavy freezer bag. Smash into small pieces with a mallet or heavy pan. In a bowl place orange peel, lemon peels, allspice, cloves, and ginger. Stir in small pieces from freezer bag. Place equal amounts of the mix on the center of each cheesecloth square. Secure with string. For gifts remember to

Remember when happiness was: An Easy Bake Oven, Electric Football Game, Barbie, G.I.Joe, Legos, Twister and my favorite Tiny Tears doll . Rock Em Sock em Robots, (I’ll knock your block off) Hot Wheels, Spirograph, Kerplunk and Pong video game, mood ring and a pet rock. Now at 50 Happiness is: Family, Health and Love, Safe Travel, Big Smiles and Warm Hugs, Tis The Season….

Classic Romance Revival gives Christmas Mischief 4.5 Wings Amber’s on her way to spend the Christmas holidays with her grandmother, accompanied by her faithful mischief-making dog, Charlie. On a snow covered road in a rural part of the country, Amber gets a flat tire and Charlie locks her out of the car. Enter Tony, a charming resident who helps Amber call a tow. Amber is smitten by Tony, but once he drops her off at her grandmother’s house, she wonders if she’ll ever see the handsome Good Samaritan again. The pacing is just right, leaving the reader, and Amber, worried for her as she tries to get help for her flat tire in the snow-covered road bank. Amber and Tony are characters that embody the Christmas spirit of giving and receiving. The story is told in the first person by Amber and Columbus does a great job capturing Amber’s own unique voice. The romance is “sweet” for CRR. Overall, Christmas Mischief is a heartwarming holiday read. http://www.classicromancerevival.com/blog/?p=151