Yummie Wednesday

Hey everybody! I promised recipes and crafts on Wednesdays and Saturdays and here's the first yummie recipe. It's cookies, which I like to make in the fall. My family likes them and although they are not from one of my Christmas books, I thought, I'd share the recipe with you.

Ingredients (make 24 small or 12 big ones)

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 large egg
4 tablespoons milk
2 chocolate-covered candy bars (I used Mars)

Mix flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl beat butter, sugar, egg and peanut butter. Add flour and beat until smooth. Add chopped candy bar. Bake for about 15 minutes. Done.

Book 1: I Hate Christmas

I so do not hate Christmas, but Daniel Blythe does. He is a writer of both, fictional and non-fictional books and a Creative Writing tutor. Plus, he co-presents programmes for BBC Radio from time to time. So, he knows his job. And is a total pro.

This book is announced to be "A Manifesto for the Modern-Day Scrooge" and that it is. Funny. Amazingly funny. Did I mention, that the author is British?? Nuff said.

With this book you can be sure to get examples of the worst presents ever, the worst Christmas song and album ever and in case you think, that lovely little carol-singers are annoying, you may find a list of how to avoid them ("Have the television on very loudly.").

I like the British voice, especially as I am known to be pretty anglophile. I usually do my Christmas shopping in London, so I can totally understand what's all that fuss about Oxford Street on the last Saturday before Christmas is all about.

But even if you are not as madly in love with Britain such as I am, you might love this book. Check this out, it's from the chapter about the worst Christmas carols. The author really isn't into Oh Tannebaum (Oh Christmas tree) and let's us know:

"An ode to the Christmas tree, to the tune of 'The Red Flag'. What's this all about then? (...) And the amazing message of this tedious carol is - the tree stays green all year long. Big wow."

Yes, I think this is ridiculously funny. If you feel the same, go and grab this book. And have fun reading. Such as I had. And folks, please check out the giveaway here.

Title: I Hate Christmas. A Manifesto for the Modern-Day Scrooge.
Author: Daniel Blythe
Publisher: Allison & Busby Limited
Pages: 187

Let the challenge begin!

Yee-hah! Here we are, back again. After what seems to be a lifetime of spring, summer and fall. Finally, finally, November's here and makes us celebrate the season. I am happy to be back reading Christmas romance and blogging about it.

As every year, we head into the challenge with a giveaway. This year, I am giving away some of last year's reads plus some extra fun stuff. Check this out:

It's Debbie Macomber's On A Snowy Night and Sarah Mayberry's Home For The Holidays. With that comes one of my coffee wraps, MisbehavinAngel style, and some lovely wonderful, yummie, makes-your-skin-all-smooth chocolate bath. This is an international giveaway. All you have to do is this:

1) Leave a comment.
2) Spread the word via your blog, facebook, twitter ... whatever.
3) Become a follower.

Each of the above will make you enter the contest with one entry. Contest is open for one week until November, 7th, midnight (German time). Good luck, folks! And Happy Reading!!

The Opener

Hey honeys!

I just decided what the first book of this year's challenge will be and ta-da it's a non-romance with the wonderful title I Hate Christmas.

Yes, the angel is full of surprises. Maybe I am the most surprised person here. I skipped through that book and it looked like a lot of fun, so I will start with that.

Plus, every Wednesday and Sunday, I will show a lovely project I made from one of my various Christmas crafting & cooking books. It's not just romance this year. It'll be much more.

I cannot wait to start. Let the happiness begin!

Just one more week!

Until the Christmas Reading Challenge will be back! I already received the first books in the mail and some guest bloggers will join us during the two months toward the holidays. I am super excited and hope you are, too. Until then, feel free to post recommendations and keep on reading!

Love and hugs, Sanna

First preparations

I just placed the first order for Christmas books at the Book Depository and cannot wait for the books to arrive. I am not in any kind of Christmas mood so far, but I enjoyed the challenge last year and am so looking forward to it. Who is joining me? Please leave a comment, I would like to know and welcome you.

Coming back soon!

Hey folks!

Have you missed me? *g* I sure missed you. A lot. But maybe you are follwoing me and my regular blog misbehavinangel.com, so we kind of stayed in touch, right? The Christmas reading challenge will be back on November, 1st. I plan on reading not so much this year, but discuss a lot. You are very welcome to suggest Christmas romance from now on. Please do so. I feel like I have polished the market last year, so I really, really need suggestions. You with me?

Can't wait to meet you all again! Love and hugs, Sanna