Easy Cherry Streusel Pastry Cake + Book & Tote Giveaway from author Cleo Coyle

Truth? I have never been a big fan of Valentine's Day. When I was a singleton, I felt left out. As part of a couple (though I do dearly love my husband), I find the whole holiday somewhat forced. Not that it's a bad idea to enrich hardworking chocolatiers, restaurateurs, and greeting card companies. The economy can use as much activity as earnest sweethearts can give it!

On the other hand, I can't help thinking of the many people who are not in the hearts and flowers mood this week. If you are among them, I'm here to help (if only a little) by suggesting...

(#1) We include our beloved pets in the

"Valentine Sweetheart" category and...

(#2) We indulge in a little baking therapy. 

💘

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How to Make an Easy Spiced Apple Spoonbread by Cleo Coyle

A modern twist on a historic recipe. The homey taste of apple pie spice and fresh shredded apple come together in this easy recipe to create a tasty bread pudding, perfect for chilly winter mornings, afternoon snacking, or even an after-dinner dessert. 

Serve it with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a tasty alternative to pancakes or waffles. For an after-dinner dessert, try plating the warm pudding with a scoop of ice cream and maybe a boozy splash of Baileys or another liqueur. Whipped cream and fresh berries would also be delicious. 

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Free Recipe PDF.

And don't forget that hot pot of coffee or tea to warm your bones while you're waiting to...

Eat with joy! 💗☕

~ Cleo

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A Central Park Walking Tour with author Cleo Coyle

Pop Quiz: Where was the above photo taken?

A. New Hampshire

B. Vermont

C. Central Park

Cleo Coyle writes two
bestselling mystery

 series with her husband.
To learn more, click here.

Okay, so my post title gave it away, but could you have guessed otherwise? Central park is landscape magic. It makes an entire city disappear. And when the city is New York, that's saying something.

Join me and my husband, Marc, as we take a scenic walk through Central Park. This wasn't just any stroll. It was location research for our bestselling Coffeehouse Mystery Once Upon a Grind.

If you've read our book, then you may recognize some of the landmarks and settings we used from the park: Belvedere Castle, the Ramble, Oak Bridge, and more...

Click here or on the cover above
to learn about Once Upon a Grind.

So here we go. I hope you enjoy this virtual trip to our nation's first major landscaped public park (videos included). To read the rest of this post, scroll down, or click here...

Easy July 4th Fireworks Flag Cake plus 3 Tips on Frosting Any Cake by Cleo Coyle

 

The red, white, and blue American flag cake is a fun July Fourth tradition in the USA, enjoyed at backyard cookouts throughout the land. This Fireworks Cake is my version of it. 

Cleo Coyle writes two
bestselling mystery

 series with her husband.
To learn more, click here.

There is a wonderful "wow" factor to it, especially after you cut it, yet it's easy to create, practically a klutz-proof design, making it a great project for families with children. 

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recipe in a free PDF document.

To download the free PDF right now, click here and have a delicious July 4th, everyone! 

~ Cleo Coyle, author of The Coffeehouse Mysteries

How to Make No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream (No Machine, No kidding) by Cleo Coyle

 

Like a sweet, cold edible coffee, the flavor of our favorite beverage permeates this no-machine ice cream. It's a smooth, cooling treat in the summer heat...

This "no-churn" recipe is 

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incredibly easy to make, requires no cooking, no eggs, and no machine. Yet it yields creamy, smooth, amazingly delicious results. 

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~ Cleo Coyle, author of The Coffeehouse Mysteries

Little Cherry Clafouti: A Dessert Inspired by the VS Orient Express from Cleo Coyle

 

Little Cherry Clafouti: 

A Dessert Inspired 

by the VS Orient Express 

from Cleo Coyle

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How to Make Fresh Garden Tomato Sauce and Survive Depression by author Cleo Coyle

 

How to Make Fresh

Garden Tomato Sauce

& Survive Depression

by Cleo Coyle 

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Easy Melted Gelato Sheet Cake by Cleo Coyle #SummerCake

 

Summer and easy just seem to go together, don't they? Okay, maybe not in our writing lives, but we'll take it in the kitchen.

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Our "Melted Gelato Sheet Cake" is a fun cake to make for picnics, cookouts, and snacking. You can either frost it or do what we do: simply serve it with whipped cream or ice cream, a sprinkling of chopped nuts, and maybe even some fresh fruit. 

The cake is incredibly easy to make (no baking skills needed!) and it's highly versatile. You can experiment with your favorite flavors of gelato. And I suggest a few fun alternate ideas for cake flavors in the recipe... 

So let's start baking!

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How to Make a Virgin Lime Rickey ~ "Air Conditioning in a Glass" by Cleo Coyle

 

How to Make a
Virgin Lime Rickey 

"Air Conditioning in a Glass" 

by Cleo Coyle

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Cleo Coyle's Best Blueberry Muffins

This is it. The best recipe for Blueberry Muffins (in my opinion, of course)! Why do I call it the best? Because it yields impressive results with little fuss and few ingredients. It's the best because it's the kind of recipe that I use again and again. 



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Easy Holiday Pumpkin Cake with Surprise Cream Cheese Swirl

One cup of canned pumpkin, a little maple syrup, and some classic holiday spices convert an ordinary cake mix into a stunning pumpkin-maple Bundt cake. 

Top-10 NY Times
Bestseller. Click
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The surprise swirl of cream cheese brings another level of happiness to your taste buds and impressiveness to your presentation. 

This recipe was originally published as a fun bonus for the readers of our bestselling culinary mystery HOLIDAY BUZZ. You'll find many more holiday recipes at the end of the book. May you eat and read with comfort and joy this holiday season!

☕ ~ Cleo Coyle, author of

The Coffeehouse Mysteries &
The Haunted Bookshop Mysteries

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Little Chocolate Cotton Candies from Cleo Coyle

These little chocolate meringue cookies are insanely easy to make with just a few ingredients. They're also bursting with chocolate flavor, and they're so light, they melt in your mouth like little cotton candies, yet they offer the added bonus of whole food protein.

There’s only one tricky technique to making this simple recipe, but I’ve included tips for getting optimum results. 

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Eat with joy! 

~ Cleo

New York Times bestselling author of...

The Coffeehouse Mysteries &

Haunted Bookshop Mysteries

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Lighter Shrimp Scampi from Cleo Coyle

This is my lighter take on the traditional version of shrimp scampi, and I use the term "traditional" loosely. Why? Because you will not find "shrimp scampi" in a cookbook of authentic Italian cuisine. This dish was born in America. When you order it in a restaurant, you'll usually be served a gratin of large shrimp that have been split, brushed with an obscene amount of garlic butter and then broiled. 

Cleo Coyle has a partner in 

crime-writing—her husband.

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This scampi recipe is not from any particular menu, it's simply my improvised, lighter version. The meal is satisfying yet healthy. Garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, and seafood: all good stuff. You can make it even healthier by using a spinach, whole wheat, or low glycemic index pasta or even zoodles. When Marc and I make it, we practically inhale bowls of it. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do...

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Eat with joy!

~ Cleo Coyle, author of
The Coffeehouse Mysteries