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The Full Cupboard of Life
Cozy mystery
The Full Cupboard of Life
Book 5 of the The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
Wealthy hairdressing entrepreneur Mma Holonga hires Precious Ramotswe to determine which of four suitors loves her rather than her fortune. Precious must offer honest guidance even when a client may prefer a more flattering conclusion. At home she quietly wonders when Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni will finally name a wedding date, while the orphan farm's persuasive matron volunteers him for a parachute fundraiser. Gentle and celebratory, this fifth series installment suits readers who enjoy Botswana settings, romantic investigations, community comedy, bush tea, and mysteries where wise counsel and understanding motive matter more than catching conventional criminals.
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Crime, danger, violence, and death
Alcohol-Free Pour
Bush Tea with Honey
Honey-sweetened tea invites an unhurried pause with Mma Ramotswe's gentle humor and thoughtful detective work.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Island Rum Punch
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A bold, warming pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz dark rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice ↗
- 1 oz orange juice ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a tall glass.
- Garnish: Orange wheel or pineapple wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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