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The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
Cozy mystery
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
Book 1 of the Domestic Diva Mysteries series
304 pages · First published 2008
Sophie Winston hopes to outshine her longtime rival Natasha in Alexandria's Thanksgiving stuffing competition. Shopping for the holiday takes a darker turn when she discovers a body, and evidence found with the victim places Sophie under suspicion. Between family demands, festive cooking, and an investigation she cannot ignore, her carefully planned holiday becomes increasingly complicated. This first Domestic Diva mystery suits readers who enjoy culinary clues, neighborhood rivalries, and a Thanksgiving setting filled with recipes and entertaining mishaps.
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Murder and discovery of a body; divorce; sexual innuendo.
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Spiced Maple Latte
Maple and spice suit a holiday kitchen full of festive recipes and competing cooks.
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- Stir the sweetener and spices into hot espresso, then add steamed milk.
- Garnish: Light dusting of cinnamon, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Hot Toddy
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming whiskey toddy suits Thanksgiving preparations and a chilly Old Town mystery.
What you'll need
- 1.5 oz whiskey
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 2 tsp honey, adjusted to taste ↗
- 4 oz hot water
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How to mix it
- Stir honey and hot water in a heatproof mug until the honey dissolves. Add whiskey and lemon juice; stir gently.
- Garnish: Lemon slice and cinnamon stick.
- Glassware: Heatproof mug.
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