It’s gift-giving time again, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been scratching your head trying to find the perfect gift for the literature-lover in your life this holiday season. You know she loves mysteries, but what’s already sitting on her bookshelf? Does she like the classics or is she a cozy trendsetter? You don’t […]

Pumpkin spice. Crunchy leaves. Fuzzy blankets. Is there anything better than the first signs of fall? Well, yes. Books. (No surprise there. Books are the answer to everything.) If you’re looking for a new favorite autumn read, let these fall-themed cozy mysteries convince you to cancel your plans and spend the day curled up in […]

As a Southern cook, I have boxes of old family recipes to rifle through when I’m looking for the perfect sweet treat. But nothing has garnered more rave reviews than this simple recipe for Devil’s Food Cake with Rich Chocolate Frosting. The recipe card’s edges are frayed and the handwriting is faded, but the recipe […]