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IT was the time of day when Lake Eden residents decided it was too late for a breakfast cookie and too early for a lunch cookie.
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Joanne Fluke |
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The secret of high finance...if you really need a loan, you won't qualify. And if you don't need a loan, all the lenders will line up to give you money.
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Joanne Fluke |
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For the life of her, she couldn't understand how such an obstinate, boneheaded chauvinist could make her pulse race and her insides turn to jelly.
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Joanne Fluke |
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If chocolate were a mandatory part of breakfast, people wouldn't be so grouchy in the morning.
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Joanne Fluke |
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she was a level-headed woman who saw the glass as neither half empty nor half full, but rather a glass with something in it and room to pour in more...
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Joanne Fluke |
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Minnesotans who bought scenic art usually avoided winter scenes. Hannah didn't find that surprising. Minnesota winters were long. Why would they want to buy a painting that would constantly remind them of the bone-chilling cold, the heavy snow that had to be shoveled, and the necessity of dressing up in survival gear to do nothing more than take out the garbage?
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Joanne Fluke |
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P.S. If it's not a secret, will you tell me how you got my dollhouse inside our living room last Christmas? I know its too big to fit down the chimney. I measured.
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Joanne Fluke |
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If God gave Dad Alzheimer's, He's got to understand when Dad forgets what church he belongs to.
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god
church
snark
sad
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Joanne Fluke |
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As she traveled down the lane between the rows of parked cars, she noticed a conspicuous absence of new or expensive vehicles. Teaching didn't pay well enough for any luxuries, and Hannah thought that was a shame. There was something really wrong with the system when a teacher could make more money flipping burgers at a fast-food chain.
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cookies
minnesota
cozy-mystery
recipes
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Joanne Fluke |
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Two dates in one night - not bad at all! Hannah's frown changed to a grin as she lifted the lid and dropped her very favourite five-year-old pair of Nikes inside.
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Joanne Fluke |
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Hannah! You've simply got to stop finding bodies. I swear you attract them like a magnet. If you're not careful, everyone's going to get the wrong impression of you." - Delores Swenson"
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Joanne Fluke |
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On the one hand, it was nice to have someone who was concerned about you. But on the other hand, you couldn't ever feel truly independent. Marriage was a trade-off. You gave up some things and you gained others.
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Joanne Fluke |
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NORMAN'S EGG SALAD 4 cups peeled and chopped hard-boiled eggs.*** (That's about a dozen extra large eggs--measure after chopping) 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon (make your own or use real crumbled bacon from a can--I used Hormel Premium Real Crumbled Bacon) 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley (it's better if it's fresh, but you can use dried parsley flakes if you don't have fresh on hand) 1/4 cup grated carrots (for color and a bit of sweetness) 4 ..
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Joanne Fluke |
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BONNIE BROWNIE COOKIE BARS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 4 one-ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate (or 3/4 cup chocolate chips) 3/4 cup butter (one and a half sticks) 1 1/2 cups white (granulated) sugar 3 beaten eggs (just whip them up in a glass with a fork) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup flour (pack it down in the cup when you measure it) 1/2 cup chopped cashews 1/2 cup chopped butterscotch chips 1/2 cup ..
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Joanne Fluke |
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Good Friends are like sunshine. A day is gloomy without them.
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Joanne Fluke |
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SHRIMP LOUIE SPREAD Hannah's Note: This is best served well chilled with a basket of crackers on the side. 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chili sauce (I used Heinz) 1 Tablespoon horseradish (I used Silver Springs) 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 green onions 2 cups finely chopped cooked salad shrimp*** (measure AFTER chopping) Salt to taste Mix the cream cheese with the mayonnaise. Add the chili sauce, horseradish, and pe..
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Joanne Fluke |
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There was no greater gift than making someone laugh. People who laughed were happy.
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Joanne Fluke |
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TICKLED PINK LEMONADE COOKIES Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. Hannah's 1st Note: This recipe is from Lisa's Aunt Nancy. It's a real favorite down at The Cookie Jar because the cookies are different, delicious, and very pretty. 1/2 cup salted, softened butter (1 stick, 4 ounces, 1/4 pound) (do not substitute) 1/2 cup white (granulated) sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg, ..
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Joanne Fluke |
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There was something wonderful about a blank sheet of notepaper. The lines were there, just waiting to be filled, and the page could turn into anything from a grocery list to the opening of The Great American Novel. The possibilities were endless.
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Joanne Fluke |
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FETTUCCINI "PORCINI" (Australian Fettuccini) Trudi's 1st Note: We just returned from a trip to Australia. This is my version of a recipe we experienced in Sydney. It's easy to make and a wonderful flavor. For the Pasta: Prepare a package of your favorite brand fettuccini pasta as instructed on the package. Use the size that serves 4. When the pasta is cooked, drain it, give it a stir to keep it from sticking together, cover it loosely with ..
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Joanne Fluke |
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TIO TITO'S SUBLIME LIME BAR COOKIES Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 1/2 cup finely-chopped coconut (measure after chopping--pack it down when you measure it) 1 cup cold salted butter (2 sticks, 8 ounces, 1/2 pound) 1/2 cup powdered (confectioners) sugar (no need to sift unless it's got big lumps) 2 cups all-purpose flour (pack it down when you measure it) 4 beaten eggs (just whip them up with a fork) 2 cups..
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Joanne Fluke |
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STUFFIN' MUFFINS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 4 ounces salted butter (1 stick, 8 Tablespoons, 1/4 pound) 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (you can buy this chopped or chop it yourself) 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped apple (core, but do not peel before chopping) 1 teaspoon powdered sage 1 teaspoon powdered thyme 1 teaspoon ground oregano 8 cups herb stuffing (the kind in cubes that you buy in th..
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Make sure you wear something appropriate, dear. You never know who you'll run into and it's always smart to look your best.
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fluke
joanne
hannah-swensen
mystery
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GRAHAM CRACKER CAKE Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 1/2 cup salted butter, softened (1 stick, 4 ounces, 1/4 pound) 3/4 cup white (granulated) sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 and 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup whole milk 1 cup chopped nuts (measure after chopping--I used walnuts) 8 and 3/4 ounce can crushed pineapple WITH juice 1/4 cup whi..
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Candy loved to shop and she couldn't seem to shop smiling. They'd gone out the front door of The Cookie Jar and into the next building over. There were party dresses on the mannequins in the windows, and Hannah has said they were going to buy something for her to wear to the party tomorrow night.
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Joanne Fluke |
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Next to coffee, chocolate was her favorite aroma.
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Joanne Fluke |
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Hannah? Tell me you didn't..." Delores paused to clear her throat, and when she spoke again, she sounded very tentative. "Did you?" "I'm afraid I did, Mother. I found Lucy last night." "Hannah! You've simply got to stop doing things like this!" "It's not like a scavenger hunt, Mother. I don't go around looking for murder victims on purpose." Hannah realized she sounded"
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Joanne Fluke |
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Conversation over coffee tended to be candid and invited confidences.
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Joanne Fluke |
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CRANBERRY SCONES Preheat oven to 425 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 3 cups all-purpose flour (pack it down in the cup when you measure it) 2 Tablespoons white (granulated) sugar 2 teaspoons cream of tartar (important) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup softened salted butter (1 stick, 4 ounces, 1/4 pound) 2 large eggs, beaten (just whip them up in a glass with a fork) 1 cup unflavored yogu..
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Joanne Fluke |
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ORANGE JULIUS 3 cups orange juice 1 envelope dry Dream Whip (the kind that makes 2 cups) 1 package dry vanilla pudding (the kind that makes 2 cups) 3 more cups orange juice Pour the orange juice into a blender. Add the dry Dream Whip and the dry pudding. Blend it for one minute on low and another minute on medium speed. Pour the mixture in a 2-quart pitcher. Add another 3 cups of orange juice and stir well. Serve over ice. Yield: Make..
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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES 6 tablespoons chilled butter ( 3/4 stick, 3 ounces) 12-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips (two cups--I used Ghirardelli's) 1/2 cup firmly packed powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) 6 egg yolks 1 Tablespoon rum, brandy, flavored brandy, or vanilla extract Put an inch or so of water in the bottom half of a double boiler and heat it to a gentle boil. Cut the butter in chunks and place them in the top half of the ..
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Joanne Fluke |
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three men can keep a secret, but only if two of them are dead.
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Joanne Fluke |
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It seemed that people could walk through life without causing a ripple, leading ordinary and uneventful lives. It was only after they'd been murdered that people took notice of them.
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Joanne Fluke |
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I can be nice on occasion," Mike said."
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Joanne Fluke |
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Pack them into a small round mold, or form a ball and flatten it to resemble a hockey puck (or a baby Brie if you're not from Minnesota and into winter sports.)
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Joanne Fluke |
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PORK AND BEANS BREAD Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 15-ounce can of pork and beans (I used Van Camp's) 4 eggs, beaten (just whip them up in a glass with a fork) 1 cup vegetable oil (not canola, not olive--use vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups white (granulated) sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped pecans or ..
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Joanne Fluke |
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She skinned her hair back into a ponytail, a style she knew was probably too young for her, but she planned to drive with her windows open and she could ditch the elastic band once she got to the lake.
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murder
joanne
hannah-swensen
mystery
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BUTTERSCOTCH BONANZA BARS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick, 4 ounces, 1/4 pound) 2 cups light brown sugar*** (pack it down in the cup when you measure it) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 beaten eggs (just whip them up in a glass with a fork) 1 and 1/2cups flour (scoop it up and level it off with a table knife) 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)..
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Joanne Fluke |
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Thunder sounded again, low and rumbling like the growl of some predatory beast. Hannah
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Joanne Fluke |
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It was the sound of something heavy striking something composed of flesh and bone. Hannah wasn't sure how she knew that, but she did. And her blood ran cold.
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Joanne Fluke |
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CHOCOLATE CHIP CRUNCH COOKIES Preheat oven to 375deg F., rack in the middle position. 1 cup butter (2 sticks, melted) 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 beaten eggs (you can beat them up with a fork) 2 1/2 cups flour (not sifted) 2 cups crushed corn flakes (just crush them with your hands) 1 to 2 cups chocolate chips Melt butter, add the sugars and stir. Add soda, salt, vanilla,..
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Joanne Fluke |
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Solving crimes certainly wasn't as easy as they made it seem in the movies.
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Joanne Fluke |
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GUAC AD HOC Hannah's 1st Note: This is Howie Levine's guacamole recipe. He's Lake Eden's most popular lawyer. 2 ounces cream cheese 4 ripe avocados (I used Haas avocados) 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best) 1 clove garlic, finely minced (you can squeeze it in a garlic press if you have one) cup finely chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 Italian (or plum) tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped 4 green onions, peeled and thinly sli..
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Joanne Fluke |
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TREASURE CHEST COOKIES (Lisa's Aunt Nancy's Babysitter's Cookies) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. The Cookie Dough: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces, 1/4 pound) salted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup powdered sugar (plus 1 and 1/2 cups more for rolling the cookies in and making the glaze) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons milk (that's cup) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (pack it down ..
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