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THE TIES THAT BIND, by Emilie Rose

I'm not much of a romance series reader, but this is a great heartwarming story. I do scan my way through the intimate scenes--I already know what happens--: )--so I don't need a primer. But this story also has a well-developed plot outside of the mutual sexual attraction and well-drawn characters.  Highly recommend.

I also finished re-reading SYLVESTER by Georgette Heyer--one of my favorites. I need to put in an order for a few of her books missing from my library. I order them from Amazon which is a grand convenience--Sourcebooks has re-issued many of them, if not all--something I need to check. Lovely covers and trade paperback size.

I harvested enough basil to make a batch of pesto, divided it up, and froze it. Still debating about making a batch of sage pesto. Since I'm trying to keep my daily carb count low, pasta is not on my menus. I've repalced it with spaghetti squash for spaghetti and meatballs (not too bad) and with super thin slices of zuchinni for lasagna (which is a very good substitute). My next try is figuring out how to get zucchini into spaghetti like strands to see if it makes a better substitute for real spaghetti than spaghetti squash.

Watching the next Food Network Star with semi-interest. Not sure any of the contestants this year stand out for me. And not sure I'm a big fan of their new set up. Trying to rattle them with pre-set-up disasters last night during their live demo's seemed cruel.

I do hope the sandwich guy who won last year will be back in the fall in a better time slot. And Rachel Ray's show where she makes a week's worth of meals in one hour....who can watch it in the FN time slot?

It's Monday....the day of the week when being extra productive for the week seems possible!