To Beard or Not to Beard

To beard or not to beard? What’s the answer to that age-old question? Personally, I have no preference between a man with a clean-shaven look or a fuzz-filled face. It’s all about how well they rock it, and some guys can really pull off a sharp goatee or a nicely trimmed beard. Although, let’s be real here, those ZZ Top-style beards just scream messy to me. What’s your take on it? Oh, and just between us, my fictional men have stayed pretty clean-shaven in the past, but Carlos from Escape the Everglades is finally sporting some facial hair – a former Marine and an environmentalist, he’s looking rugged as ever!

beard or no beard

Tasty Apple or Savory Pumpkin

One of the hardest things about Thanksgiving dinner is leaving enough room for dessert after eating all that amazing turkey, cranberry sauce, and all the appetizing side dishes. Somehow I manage to do it but now it’s time for the hard choice: tasty apple pie or savory pumpkin? Yes, I know many of you will say both, but I’m still trying to lose weight and have been stuck at 45 pounds lost for the last three months. Sigh. Also, I really prefer pecan pie (or sweet potato pie) and hope that will be on the Thanksgiving table as well. But back to today’s This or That. Will you choose apple or pumpkin? A la mode or just pie all alone?

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Time for Difficult Choices

Sometimes when I cozy up to the table on Thanksgiving I face a most difficult choice: Turkey or Ham? I have to confess that I only eat turkey on Thanksgiving. It’s not my go-to meat at any other time of year, except possibly ground turkey for tacos. But I feel as if I have to have turkey on Thanksgiving because that’s the tradition and honestly, it’s pretty tasty if made properly. But if there’s ham on the table also…. Yes, I know what you’re all saying! Why choose? Have a little bit of both and I usually do, but if I had a choice, I’d only have ham. What about you? Turkey or ham? P.S. – Did you know that you can make a variation of a Cuban sandwich by substituting turkey for the roast pork?

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Halloween Candy Wars

I live in a divided house during the Halloween Candy Wars. My son-in-law and I are team Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups while hubby is a loyal Milky Way bar fan. My daughter is a wildcard with her love of Milk Duds. Our sneaky Halloween trick? We totally rifle through the candy stash before the trick or treaters arrive, snatching up our favorite treats. Come on, don’t pretend you don’t do the same! So, what’s your all-time favorite Halloween treat, and are you a candy sneak like us?
halloween candy this or that
P.S. – If you’re in a Halloween mood, treat yourself to one of my paranormal romances!

Young Buck or Silver Fox?

You guys always surprise me with your This or That picks! You love hairy chests and burly men, something completely different from what you normally see on romance novel covers. Today, I’ve got another challenge for you! Will you surprise me again? Would you rather see a young buck on the cover, or will you heat up the night with a dashing silver fox in your steamy stories?
young buck or silver fox

Comfort Food Crave: Juicy Burgers or Cheesy Pizzas?

I’m back from our epic Korean adventure and I had a fabulous time! While we were there, we chowed down on meaty dishes, slurpy noodles, and rice dishes. I have a soft spot for rice specialties since “bap” reminds me of my childhood. We ate rice almost every day! But on the flight home, I had visions of my ultimate fav comfort foods: burgers and pizza. I’ll let you in on a little secret, burgers are my all-time favorite! However, my sweet son-in-law surprised us with some mouth-watering Pete’s Pizza from the Columbus Flea Market for our homecoming feast. Pete’s makes the best pizza ever. Even my Brooklyn-born and raised hubby thinks so! Pete’s calls them tomato pies but no matter what it’s called, it’s delish! So, what’s your ultimate welcome home dish? Would you go for a juicy burger or a cheesy pizza?

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