as the world falls down

November 20, 2022

All right, well, as we wait to see whether Twitter, like, collapses into a singularity or something, I’m at least updating my website, and maybe I’ll learn how to blog again. Probably not, but who knows, it could happen. I…have no idea what to write. I can still write books, but not, apparently, a blog post of more than 280 characters. I’ve recently finished writing my fiftieth book. I’ve even more recently finished my tenth novella (although of the 50 books, 3 are short story collections that include novellas, so…

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Apple Butter Recipes, Redux

September 27, 2022

Miz Kit’s Apple Butter Recipe ~10 pounds unprocessed/~4lbs prepared (peeled, cored, sliced) apples 1.5 cups apple juice/sweet cider 1 tsp salt Peel, core and slice the apples. Put prepared apples and apple juice into a large pot, cover, and boil until the apples are soft (about 30 minutes), stirring occasionally. Puree the mix in a blender/food processor/whatever until smooth. Turn into a deep, flat enamel-lined pan & put into a pre-heated oven at 325°F (150°C, 130°C fan assisted) and roast, stirring very occasionally, for 1-2 hours or until the puree…

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New Release: GLADIATOR TIGER

July 13, 2022

GLADIATOR TIGER, the last of my Gladiator Shifters paranormal romance series, is out now! It’s available at Amazon for Kindle and in print! (affiliate link) I’m pretty chuffed about finishing this series. I’m happy with how it turned out, and also I haven’t finished a series in approximately One Million Years, so it’s emotionally cathartic. :D Their love can stand the test of time… When archaeologist Elissa Grant is asked to curate a new exhibition on ancient Rome, she can’t say no—but the last thing she expects is to meet…

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fudge for octocon

Kitsnacks: Catie’s Vegan Fudge & Marshmallow Cream recipes

December 19, 2021

Okay, what follows are my recipes for vegan chocolate fudge, which requires homemade marshmallow fluff made with aquafaba, which is the fancy name for chickpea water. Do not ask me why chickpea water froths up into a great meringue. This is beyond my knowledge. It works, though. If you’re looking for something that’s just dairy-free but you’re not allergic to eggs, you can use regular marshmallow cream and save yourself a step, but this recipe goes Full Vegan. Catie’s Vegan Marshmallow Cream 1/2 c sugar 1/4 c water 3/4 c…

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Kitsnacks: Catie’s Basic Fudge Recipe

December 18, 2021

FUDGE: 3 c sugar 2/3 c evaporated milk 3/4 c butter or margarine 1/2 tsp salt 12oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 c marshmallow creme (or 1 small jar marshmallow creme) 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 c walnuts if desired NOTES: for persons in Ireland or UK who wish to make this, the sugar must must be caster sugar; granulated makes grainy fudge. Boo, hiss. Also, semi-sweet chocolate is called plain chocolate with about a 54-60% chocolate content here, so you’d be using 12oz/2 cups of chopped plain chocolate instead. I frequently…

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