Author Archives: aliceaudrey
Suzie’s House 55: Ladie’s Night Out
We left off last week with Drew catching Miranda and Suzie in the kitchen while they were trying to sneak out. “Who are you supposed to be? Emma Peel?” Drew eyed Miranda’s outfit with mild interest. She looked like she was playing the part of a cat burglar. Not a real cat burglar. A real one wouldn’t wear patent leather. Too shiny. “This is the latest fashion down at the Cardinal.” “You’re going to a bar now?” Actually, she […]
Thursday Thirteen15: Places to Say I Love You
1. In a fancy restaurant with lace table cloths, candles and flowers – much like Alice’s Restaurant. What? They don’t offer banana smoothies and burlap at fancy restaurants? Humph. 2. In a blog. Hey, it could happen. Hint, hint, Mr. Al. *furiously batting eyes at dear hubby.* Oh never mind. He only ever reads the blog to answer questions from his history thing on Wednesdays. 3. On a hillside overlooking town. But maybe not in February when you […]
By George! Poor, Pittiful Prinny
After all we’ve learned about Prinny in the last few weeks, I don’t think anything in this week’s installment is going to surprise anyone. I can clearly see the workings of Georgian and Regency society, and could easily work it into one of my books. Thank’s Mr. Al for another fascinating look at Prince George IV. Poor Prinny! Didn’t anyone care how HE felt? It would not seem so because he immediately became a basket case. He would confine […]
Surf's Up
I’ve been wandering all over the place this week. I stumbled upon Ramblings on Romance where I found this: What strikes me about this performance – a performance I believe rises above the vast majority of those I’ve seen before including the live Olympic practice session I saw in Utah – is that it is IN CHARACTER. He is expressing an archetype in movement and attitude, right down to the facial hair. Go to the end after he’s off the […]
What is eaten in one week around the world….
This had an impact on me. I thought you all might be interested too. A Time photo-essay, part of a book by Peter Menzel called Hungry Planet. Take a look at the family size & diet of each country, and the availability & cost of what is eaten in one week. Italy: The Manzo family of Sicily Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or $260.11 Germany: The Melander family of Bargteheide Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros […]
Lemon Meringue Pie
From the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book Lemon Meringue Pie 1 1/2 C sugar 3 Tbs cornstarch 3 Tbs flour dash salt 1 1/2 C water 3 eggs 2 tbs butter 1/2 tsp shredded lemon peel 1/3 C lemon juice 1 9 inch baked pastry shell Meringue crust Combine sugar, cornstarch, flour, and a dash of salt in a medium sized saucepan. Gradually add water. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat for 2 minutes, stirring […]
Suzie’s House 54: Miranda Takes Steps
Recap:Vin and Drew were investigating the public menace known as The Smashmaster when Joseph shot Vin. Then Joseph’s brother, Sean, tried to kidnap Suzie’s son, Ben. Both men have red hair. For a long time everyone thought they were one man. Drew saw Sean and Joseph at a neighbor’s house, and tried to arrest them. He managed to shoot them both, but they got away when Joseph hit Drew in the back of the head with a baseball bat […]
TT#14:Things to do with your dog, for dog lovers
Last week I promised certain dog owners I would do a TT on dogs with week. Here it is: Things to do with your beloved dog. 1. Get really close to his face and talk baby talk until he wiggles, and whines. Then, just before he breaks and licks your face, give him a pat and straighten up. 2. Spend six months raising and training him so he will heel without a leash, then turn him over to your grandmother […]
By George! The Prince Does Like to Pussy Foot Around It
When we left off Charles Fox had just assured parliament that Prince George had NOT married Mrs. Fitzherbert, which, to the best of his knowledge, was true. Mrs. Fitzherbert, feeling rightfully slandered, told Priny to make it right or he’d be sleeping on the couch. Now, back to Mr. Al. The Prince didn’t dare speak to Fox directly so he sent for one of Fox’s friends, Charles Gray, and explained the situation to him. Something had to be done, he […]
Busy
I didn’t do much this week. Funny how I can get all kinds of things done, but not feel like I’ve accomplished anything when I don’t write much. For instance, I arranged to have Mona Risk guest blog on Romance Roundtable (look for her on Feb 11th) , Talked Victoria Alexander into doing another Chat with the FanLit Forever board (Feb. 26th), and arranged for Helen Scott Taylor to guest blog here in Alice’s Restaurant (Hopefully some Monday soon). What […]
A Reader's Pet Peeves
My mother has complained about the same factual mistakes in her Romance novel reading so many times that the last time she started to rant, I asked her to blog it for me. She did. Here it is: PET PEEVES IN NOVELS by Alice’s mother When I come across incorrect information in novels I’m reading, I want to throw the book against the wall. These frequently come down authors ignoring to the well known edit that authors should write about […]
Baggy Comparison
I saw these in the store and wondered how they’d work. So I got two different kinds and tested them. The Glad is an odd bag. It looks smaller here, but it has a folded bottom that pops out like a paper grocery bag when in use so it actually can hold more. The instructions, however, recommend putting in the same amount. I put in a basic cabbage mix: cabbage, carrot slivers, and onions. Much to my disappointment they […]
Suzie’s House 53: A Little Conspiracy
In last week’s episode of Suzie’s House, Suzie decided to take on the case against the red headed men regardless of how Drew feels about it. Suzie tried to sneek out of the kitchen and down the hall, but heard Drew’s footsteps right behind her. She couldn’t let him follow, not for what she had in mind. “Aren’t you cook tonight,” she asked. Drew hesitated in the doorway. “Yes? So?” “It’s already 5:30. I don’t know what you plan […]
