Book released via Amazon (Paperback and Kindle) and Via Ingram (Paperback)

My book is now published and the paperback is orderable at Amazon, the Kindle version is available on preorder, but should be delivered this evening. Also, I will be releasing via Ingram this week, so smaller bookstores and Libraries can order it that way. For those that have Kindle Unlimited subscriptions, it is now available for free Kindle Reading that way, at least for 90 days. If you are not into westerns, please forward the link to any friends you may have that are into westerns. Also decided after looking into final costs, that I could lower paperback price to $9.99 and Kindle price to $4.99, so those new prices now available via Amazon, in the US.

Press Release Available: https://grizzlycreekpublishing.com/2023/01/29/press-release/

 

 

Rich Thomson
Rich Thomson
Rich Thomson

My book which has, three Western stories (written by real cowboy Rich Thomson, 1904 Saddle Bronc champion), and two non-fiction articles, one written by me, are still on track for mid January 2023 release. Website has additional info>

grizzlycreekpublishing.com

Also Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/storiesoftheamericanwest

McCafe Breakfast Blend Coffee

Product Review: McCafe Breakfast Blend Coffee

For the last several years, I have been drinking Publix Brand Breakfast Blend coffee, but about 10 days ago, I ran out, so I went to Publix to buy some more. I generally buy the 30 oz. can, but I was surprised that the $7-8 can I was used to buying, was now going to cost me about $14!  Yes, it had been a while since I had last purchased coffee, and I am of course aware of this inflation thing going on currently but this caused me to start looking at other Breakfast blend choices. I ended up locating a 30oz. can of McCafe Breakfast blend coffee, for about $2.50 less per 30 oz. can, so I decided to try it (knowing that I have often like drinking McDonald’s coffee on multiple occasions in the last several years).  I have to admit, I am not one of those who like the Starbucks experience, and actually get confused in trying to just order a coffee there.  I just like coffee in the morning, and only drink at most two cups.  Not every day, but several times a week.  When I purchase coffee outside the home, generally like to purchase McDonalds, or at donut places like Duncans, although I have to admit that when I worked temporarily in northern California several years ago, I did enjoy buying coffee at Dutch Bros very much.

So I purchased the McCafe breakfast Blend Coffee, and after brewing several morning pots of coffee since then, I am happy to report it tasted very smooth, and I am enjoying the McCafe Breakfast blend very much. I may even stay with it versus the Publix Breakfast Blend, for future purchases over the Publix brand I had been purchasing over the last several years.

McCafe Breakfast Blend Coffee is available at many grocery stores nationwide, or via Amazon at a similar price.

When I fly fish in salt water, by far the most used fly in my arsenal is the Clouser minnow imitation, with lime green (chartreuse) and white being my favorite color.  I recently ordered a six pack of these from Amazon, and was thrilled with the price at around $2 each, for the popular #6 size Mustad hook.  Also offered by this vendor are other size hooks.

I received these in time for a recent salt water fly fishing trip, and happy to say they performed well!!  You can find these at Amazon.

 

Recipe for making one or more servings of homemade oatmeal.  In this Oatmeal Recipe, I will use a 1/2 cup measuring cup, to make oatmeal for one person.  If you prefer a smaller portion, just substitute a 1/3 or 1/4 cup.  Or for serving oatmeal for a larger group,  just use a 1 cup or larger, and multiply accordingly.

 

Ingredients

1/2 cup of Oatmeal (I use typical Quaker or Store brands old fashioned Oats – NOT instant)

oatmeal
Example of oatmeal serving

1.5 cup (3 X 1/2 cup) water

1/2 cup milk  (or 1/4 cup if you desire less milk)

1 packet sugar or low-cal sweetener  (I use Truvia)  OPTIONAL

2 TBLSPN maple syrup (I use no sugar syrup)  OPTIONAL

2 TBLSPN raisins  OPTIONAL

 

Recipe Sequence

  1. In a small saucepan, place 1.5 cup water to boil at med high temp, if using raisins, add them at this time. 
  2.  When water boils, add the 1/2 cup oats.  It is important to immediately lower temperature from medium high to median or lower temperatures to prevent over flowing if boiling too high, but still making sure it simmers at least slowly.  Usually this means you will lower the temperature to somewhere between medium and low, to keep it boiling/simmering slowly.
  3. After about 10 minutes, the mixture will thicken.  Before it thickens too much, and before 100% of water is gone, add in the milk, syrup, and sugar or sweetner, and stir the mixture.
  4. To speed the process, I generally partially increase the heat temporarily above medium, until small bubbles reappear, then gradually lower it until it again is between medium and low) {Your stove may require different setting!}
  5. After another 5-10 minutes, mixture will cook down, as mixture will get thicker.  When it thickens to appropriate consistency, the oatmeal can be scooped out to an appropriate serving dish.  (See Picture)
  6. Enjoy!! 

 

Creami Review

Review of “Ninja CreamI COOKBOOK” by Author: JOYCE S. CROSS

 

 

 

My review was based on the Kindle ebook versions, although a paperback version was also available for sale.  I found a wide variety of straight forward, “How-to” recipes for the Ninja Creami in this book. First of all, I downloaded this to two of my Kindle devices, my Kindle Paperweight (10th Edition) and also my desktop PC version running Windows 10, and downloaded the book from Amazon

Things I liked
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Recipes were divided into logical chapters, the first chapter describes basic operation and an overview of the Ninja Creami hardware and operations. The other 8 chapters provides a bunch of recipes in these categories:
Awesome Shakes, Ice Creams, Gelato, Sorbet, Smoothies & Shakes, More Milkshakes and Lite Ice Cream, Smoothie Bowls, and Mix-ins.

One feature I really like is that all the recipes are presented in a consistent manner and include: Prep Time, Serving size, Freeze time (very important for a product like the Ninja Creami), a List of Ingredients, list of Toppings (if needed), and the method or instruction of how to do it.

Things I did not like
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The Index (Appendix 2) would be a bit more useful to readers of the Kindle edition if it were hyperlinked, although the Chapter hyperlinks do work well, and this would not be a problem for the print edition.

But all in all, this book seems to be well worth it, at least it did for me.