tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post5955236167616998773..comments2023-11-03T04:57:11.073-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Sexy Alpha Heroes, Demons and Chocolate (oh, my!)Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54749760663244091322009-08-05T08:35:28.772-04:002009-08-05T08:35:28.772-04:00Pat- I know, chocolate as a savory- go figure, huh...Pat- I know, chocolate as a savory- go figure, huh? <br /><br />A few years back, I was working my way through a lovely gourmet chocolate assortment. I popped a nice chocolate in my mouth, expecting ... well ... a nice chocolate like all the others. It was a CHOOLATE-COVERED HABANERO PEPPER. Aieeee! I almost needed an Epi-Pen; my throat closed up and I had tears running down my face. <br /><br />Really, there should've been a warning!<br /><br />And to all-- Thank you so much for having me at the Lair. It's been a blast!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-5598531326401340692009-08-05T00:18:34.076-04:002009-08-05T00:18:34.076-04:00Hello, Jessica, Welcome!
I've always been amu...Hello, Jessica, Welcome!<br /><br />I've always been amused by hearing<br />FN chefs as they discussed using<br />fiery peppers in combination with<br />chocolate in recipes. Now you tell<br />us of chocolate starting out as a<br />savory. Oh, and using dried cacao <br />seeds as currency! LOL! I'll have to look into one of the savory<br />recipes. Good information!<br /><br />As for favorite chocolates, I do<br />not really have just one brand<br />that I like, it just has to be sugar-free for diabetics Honey <br />and I. Several companies (with Hershey & Russell Stover among them) make excellent s/f dark varieties. There was a chocolate<br />candy that my aunt used to bring back from Mexico, way back in the<br />ancient days of my childhood. I<br />do not remember the brand though!<br />Alas!!! It was very good!<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39455460851712592382009-08-04T23:30:56.459-04:002009-08-04T23:30:56.459-04:00Louisa- Hi, and LOLOL on the unfortunate chocolate...Louisa- Hi, and LOLOL on the unfortunate chocolate-meets-mouth incident. Alas, these things do happen!<br /><br />chey- Thanks for the shout-out!<br /><br />Becke- No apology necessary, I'm psyched you stopped by, and appreciate the props!<br /><br />Gannon- Yay for a Skykeepers sighting! And I'm realizing I have to rethink this Cadbury thing. I hear 'Cadbury' and think of the mushy-centered chocolate eggs. Which aren't bad, mind you, but I'm not sure they're my be-all-end-all. I clearly must pursue Cadbury in more depth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17288392019327275402009-08-04T23:25:59.114-04:002009-08-04T23:25:59.114-04:00catslady- (I'm a cat lady too!) Thanks for hav...catslady- (I'm a cat lady too!) Thanks for having Nightkeepers in the TBR pile. I find it fascinating how different people have different ways of buying/reading series. Some buy/read the books as they come out, some buy them but won't start reading until there are a few out, others wait until there are a few out to buy. I think it's another of those 'no wrong answer' pieces of the writing/reading world!<br /><br />Anna C- Thanks for the welcome, and I'm glad the vinyl gave you a snicker! Best of luck with the chocolate-fueled work!<br /><br />Minna- That looks super yummy!<br /><br />Kainani- Thanks for the props! You can probably tell from the books that Rabbit is a huge favorite of mine too. Patience and Brandt are an interesting case, as I hadn't originally planned a story for them, but they've evolved so much over the first few stories that they're pretty much demanding one now. Look for them next fall in the fifth book of the series!<br /><br />Joan- JR Ward and I will be signing at The Bookstore in Radcliff on Saturday from 2-4- stop by if you can, it should be a fun time! Thanks for the heads up on the weather- I'll leave the parka at home (snicker).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-20243193489504098302009-08-04T21:47:57.691-04:002009-08-04T21:47:57.691-04:00Gannon, another vote for See's! I'm going...Gannon, another vote for See's! I'm going to have to investigate this. I've never heard of this chocolate, but it seems to have Legions of fans.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16448018584681267462009-08-04T21:35:17.058-04:002009-08-04T21:35:17.058-04:00Hey, Jessica! I just picked up a copy of Skykeepe...Hey, Jessica! I just picked up a copy of Skykeepers today. Woohoo!<br /><br />Oh, chocolate, how do I love thee, let me count the ways. Dark, milk, nuts, caramel...the list goes on. A BIG thumbs up on real Cadbury. I looove Galaxy bars!<br /><br />When we lived in California, I became a huge fan of See's candy. Their toffee is divine. <br /><br />Obviously, I love chocolate, and since it's good for you, I have a piece every day. Must look out for my health....that and a glass of wine. :-DGannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68739422770803855472009-08-04T21:26:01.461-04:002009-08-04T21:26:01.461-04:00Becke, visiting you and Jeanne is on my list. Tha...Becke, visiting you and Jeanne is on my list. Thanks for stopping by!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71246398462784689602009-08-04T21:25:44.645-04:002009-08-04T21:25:44.645-04:00Anna, if I get hooked on this chocolate, are you g...Anna, if I get hooked on this chocolate, are you going to supply me, too? *g*Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89549944779473870132009-08-04T20:58:07.467-04:002009-08-04T20:58:07.467-04:00These are great books! Sorry I haven't been he...These are great books! Sorry I haven't been here for a few days -- it's been a crazy, busy week. Miss you! Stop by and visit Jeanne at BN.com's Mystery Book Club.<br /><br />Jessica - sorry this is a brief hello, but wanted to say that I'm a fan!Becke Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347467350985614111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33823393832547991712009-08-04T20:38:43.925-04:002009-08-04T20:38:43.925-04:00Pssst, LC, it's your chocolate pusher here! Ar...Pssst, LC, it's your chocolate pusher here! Are you finding me more victims for the delish fruit and nut variety? Laughed at you hiding it at work - way to go, cunning vixen!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71050587687359699332009-08-04T20:27:59.576-04:002009-08-04T20:27:59.576-04:00Chey, I didn't know chocolate came gluten-free...Chey, I didn't know chocolate came gluten-free. I love fondue but not the act of making it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61775147068909689192009-08-04T20:27:25.298-04:002009-08-04T20:27:25.298-04:00Louisa, they were going to steal your chocolate re...Louisa, they were going to steal your chocolate reward? That's pretty low! Glad you out-smarted them.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76317537680883822462009-08-04T19:36:05.410-04:002009-08-04T19:36:05.410-04:00Chocolate fondue made with gluten free chocolate.Chocolate fondue made with gluten free chocolate.cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63783122731571727042009-08-04T19:35:41.423-04:002009-08-04T19:35:41.423-04:00Nancy, It is thick milk chocolate with raisins and...Nancy, It is thick milk chocolate with raisins and almonds in it. It's calling my name even as we speak, but I have it safely locked away until I finish The Deceit of Desire. It has to be locked up because I made the mistake of telling my brothers about La Campbell's generosity. Suddenly they want to visit me! Last year they spent two hours searching my house for the Cadbury's. Suckers! I hid it at work!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-37137256208643300832009-08-04T19:04:13.226-04:002009-08-04T19:04:13.226-04:00Louisa, I've never tried fruit and nut Cadbury...Louisa, I've never tried fruit and nut Cadbury's, but hearing you talk about it makes me think I should maybe give it a try. I like the cherry and dark chocolate Kashi bars. Come to think of it, that's dark chocolate.<br /><br />Is this fabulous candy bar dark chocolate? Or milk chocolate?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62990217347756345192009-08-04T19:01:24.113-04:002009-08-04T19:01:24.113-04:00Joan, 100% humidity? Ouch! Or maybe "ick&qu...Joan, 100% humidity? Ouch! Or maybe "ick" fits better.<br /><br />So do you have a favorite chocolate chip for those amazing cookies?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16709715118742664602009-08-04T18:58:19.629-04:002009-08-04T18:58:19.629-04:00Hello, Jessica. Nice to see your here again! Your ...Hello, Jessica. Nice to see your here again! Your books are definitely HOT ! <br /><br />Everyone in the Lair knows my favorite chocolate - CADBURY'S !! I am particularly fond of Australian Cadbury's, although British and Canadian Cadbury's are also dear to my heart. Everyone also knows that La Campbell is my dealer / enabler when it comes to Cadbury's. There is a Fruit and Nut Cadbury bar WAITING for me to finish my current WIP. It is the only one of the three she brought to Nationals for me as the other two met with an unfortunate accident with my MOUTH! MMMMMMMMM !!<br /><br />I became addicted to Cadbury's as a child and have been a devoted fiend for it ever since. I will make do with lesser chocolates when I have to - Godiva, Ghiardelli, and even Reese's cups, but NOTHING gets between me and my Cadbury's! <br /><br />I really want to read the history and importance of chocolate to the Mayan culture !<br /><br />Hey, Lime, I hope you hid the chocolate before you brought the GR home!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50951011615738454822009-08-04T18:55:21.045-04:002009-08-04T18:55:21.045-04:00Kainani, I'm waiting for Patience and Brandt, ...Kainani, I'm waiting for Patience and Brandt, too. I think that'll be a fabulous book, and so will the next one, <i>Demonkeepers</i>, I think. The excerpt in the back of <i>Skykeepers</i> is tantalizing.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14893956199839917282009-08-04T18:53:21.811-04:002009-08-04T18:53:21.811-04:00Minna, the recipe looks great! Thanks for convert...Minna, the recipe looks great! Thanks for converting out of metric for those of us not versed in it.<br /><br />After your many dog-related adventures, I'd say you more than earned those peanut butter sweets!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28380634087534314212009-08-04T18:45:51.108-04:002009-08-04T18:45:51.108-04:00Will I be hitting floods, locusts, or both??
Yo...<i> Will I be hitting floods, locusts, or both?? </i> <br /><br />You should be good....only 90's and 100% humidity<br /><br />Radcliff? Which store? I only live down the highway from Radcliff. Might stop by!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74548815798819172352009-08-04T17:57:25.139-04:002009-08-04T17:57:25.139-04:00Hi Jessica,
I can't wait to read Skykeppers. I...Hi Jessica,<br />I can't wait to read Skykeppers. I've read your 1st two books and really enjoyed them. My personnel favorites, Rabbit and I'm so rooting for Patience & Brandt. I like to see characters with everyday problems. Especially a couple already married. I'm hoping they'll find balance and that things workout for them.<br /><br />Anyways, I love all kind of chocolates. But I really love hot coco with whip cream. I especially like Godiva's hot coco mixes.<br /><br />Thanks for the great blog.Kainanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05372499761404689396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19204322946939903632009-08-04T17:52:35.306-04:002009-08-04T17:52:35.306-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kainanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05372499761404689396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33640553371732038822009-08-04T17:21:13.266-04:002009-08-04T17:21:13.266-04:00Besides, I have a reason to celebrate with a bit o...Besides, I have a reason to celebrate with a bit of chocolate: I managed to trade that stuff I had made for Barbie doll. Now I can make some more. A knitted shirt for Barbie doll, anyone? *g*Minnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150644876765079753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76713423273563179452009-08-04T16:59:25.296-04:002009-08-04T16:59:25.296-04:00Because of all this talk about chocolate I just ha...Because of all this talk about chocolate I just have to buy some chocolate tomorrow. Maybe I'll buy some dark chocolate and make some chocolate-vanilla-coconut cookies. Too bad they don't have coconut cream, because I'd love to make some of this:<br />chocolate-vanilla-coconut Parfait<br /> <br />0.85 cups (2 deciliters) cream<br />0.85 cups (2 deciliters) coconut cream -also coconut cream must be cool!<br />4 eggs<br />0.42 cups (1 deciliter) sugar <br />0.42 cups vanilla sugar<br />chocolate chips<br /><br />Add part of the sugar to creams and the rest to eggs. Whip creams and eggs in separate bowls. Combine whipped creams, eggs and other ingrediants and mix them carefully together. Put in the freezer. <br /><br />But I do hope my brother's wife remembers to buy me some peanut butter sweets. Their dog is driving me crazy!Minnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150644876765079753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39206453014824863612009-08-04T16:10:31.200-04:002009-08-04T16:10:31.200-04:00Jessica, I hope you have a big crowd and lots of f...Jessica, I hope you have a big crowd and lots of fun at the signing. We'll be here when you get back. :-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.com