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RECIPE: Summer's Almost Here Salad
Don't these colors just remind you of summer days? This is the kind of salad that Tiny or Callie would have made for the characters...
Shail Rajan
Apr 19, 2021


A Tall, Cold Glass of Lemonade
Sometimes life throws you a lemon, but every once in a while it gently hands you a tall, cold glass of perfectly sweetened lemonade. Last...
Shail Rajan
Apr 19, 2021


Coming Soon to Audiobook!
I'm so excited to share that the talented and lovely Leslie (IG: @cantastoria78) will be narrating the audiobook version of The Summer...
Shail Rajan
Apr 1, 2021


RECIPE: Kale & Cannellini Bean Soup
Perfect for all those cold days when Callie was renovating The Summer Breeze! Heat 1-2 Tbsn olive oil (optional - add a pinch or more of...
Shail Rajan
Mar 17, 2021


RECIPE: Linguini with Roasted Cauliflower, Capers and Garlic
Linguini with Roasted Cauliflower, Capers, and Garlic...another recipe that would be served family style at The Summer Breeze! Preheat...
Shail Rajan
Feb 13, 2021


BookTok? Is that even a thing?
Stepping out of my comfort zone has never been easy for me, and it's not getting any easier! But, I feel like that's all I've been doing...
Shail Rajan
Feb 12, 2021


RECIPE: Kale, Leek & White Bean Gratin
I can imagine this dish being served family style at The Summer Breeze Terrace restaurant. Kale & leeks are in season right now, and I...
Shail Rajan
Feb 4, 2021


RECIPE: Lemony Orzo with Spinach & Zucchini
So often, when I'm cooking, I find myself daydreaming about Callie and all the other characters in The Summer Breeze. Like so many of you...
Shail Rajan
Jan 21, 2021


RECIPE: Callie's Mom's Hot Chocolate
"Callie & Nica spent hours sitting by the fire, drinking hot chocolate, warming their frozen toes, and talking." Whisk 2 cups milk, 2...
Shail Rajan
Jan 14, 2021
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