Topaz Heat (Christian Romance) (The Jewel Series) (32 page)

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Authors: Hallee Bridgeman

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L’ha fatto uccide quest’uomo?
– Did you kill this man?

Lei capisce?
– Do you understand?

mia sorella
– My sister

mio figlio

My son

non ero una madre buona
– I was not a good mother.

non ero una madre buona, ma l’ho amato sempre
– I was not a good mother but I always loved you

non l’ho mai detto
– I never said

non mi importa
– It is not important

semplici
– simple

si
– yes

sono molto orgoglioso di lei
– I am very proud of you

teléfono médico
– telephone doctor

READER'S GUIDE MENU

SUGGESTED
luncheon menu for a group discussion about
Topaz Heat
.

Those who follow my
Hallee the Homemaker
website know that one thing I am passionate about in life is selecting, cooking, and savoring good whole real food. A special luncheon just goes hand in hand with hospitality and ministry.

In case you're planning a discussion group surrounding this book, I offer some humble suggestions to help your special luncheon talk come off as a success.

Quick as you like, you can whip up an appetizer, salad, entree and dessert that is sure to please and certain to enhance your discussion and time of friendship and fellowship.

The Appetizer:

Viscolli Hotel Caprese on a Stick

What could be better than a one-bit appetizer that satisfies all of the tastebuds in your mouth. Here is a dish that is offered in Viscolli hotels worldwide.

1
/
4
cup balsamic vinegar

1
/
2
cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp salt (Kosher or sea salt is best)

1
/
2
tsp fresh ground pepper

Fresh mozzarella balls

grape tomatoes

fresh basil leaves

Place a toothpick through a mozzarella ball, grape tomato, and basil leaf (with the cheese on the bottom, tomato in the middle, basil on top). Place in a shallow pan.

Make as many as 3-4 per guest.

Mix the balsamic vinegar with the salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until it emulsifies.

Drizzle over the cheese and tomato bites.

The Soup:

Maxine's Vegetable Soup

While Sarah is recovering from a terrible illness, older half-sister Maxine brings this amazing vegetable soup over to help restore her health.

2 cans diced tomatoes

1 large onion

2 large carrots

2 large celery stalks, with leaves

2 large potatoes

1 large parsnip

1 6-ounce bag frozen peas

1 6-ounce bag frozen organic corn

1 tsp salt (Kosher or sea salt is best)

2 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1
/
2
tsp fresh ground black pepper

Water to cover

Dice the onion.

Slice the carrot & parsnip.

Slice the celery and finely chop the leaves.

Peel and dice the potatoes.

Place the vegetables and the salt and spices in a large pot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer.

You can serve and eat it as soon as the vegetables are fork tender, but for the best flavor, let simmer for several hours.

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