Laura Harrison McBride
My alter ego, Nicky McBride, has published the first-ever humorous mystery novel about a double murder at a driving school,Crash Course, available on Kindle. "Nicky" is still interested in food, of course, and it figures prominently in Crash Course, and will in subsequent books. The food blog is here.
Naturally, other thoughts arise...as they will once one is properly nournished. They can be found here. Nicky might blog about anything. Recently, she tackled a true British eccentric, of precisely the type that will doubtless show up in future adventures of Shelf Barker, protagonist of Crash Course.
Naturally, Nicky shares other interests of Laura Harrison McBride, and benefits from her many years as a journalist working all sides of the street except American football. She has even written about eels.
Latest Articles
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The Best Irish Coffee for St. Patrick's Day, and Other Potions
Irish Coffee: sugar, coffee, whiskey, cream. Right? Wrong. The best one has one extra ingredient. If that still doesn't "wow" you, try these Irish drinks
Mar 1, 2012
- Laura Harrison McBride
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Quick Hors d'Oeuvres from What's on Hand
Sudden guests? Big party, little time? Short on funds? These cold cut, bread, cheese, and veg hors d'oeuvres recipes are tasty, quick and inexpensive.
Feb 14, 2012
- Laura Harrison McBride
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Japanese Barbecue Magic
American barbecue: Messy charcoal, sloppy sauces, high-fat and big clean-up. Japanese barbecue: Electric grill, minimal sauces, low-fat and little clean-up.
Jan 26, 2012
- Laura Harrison McBride
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Mary Anning, Fossil-Hunting Heroine of Lyme Regis
In 1833, Mary Anning faced danger to discover fossils; today, trekkers can visit Anning's cliffs safely, with experienced fossil trekking guides.
Jan 11, 2012
- Laura Harrison McBride
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Comfort Foods: Milk Toast, Instant Potato Soup and Rice Pudding
It is no wonder milk is often part of comfort foods. These recipes for milk toast, instant potato soup and rice pudding all use milk in classic dishes.
Aug 16, 2011
- Laura Harrison McBride
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Endsleigh and Cotehele: Two Devon Gardens Bring Spring Forward
A visit to Devon in springtime is like visiting and enormous, well-loved garden. Hedgerows sprout daffodils and primroses, but two venues sprout lots more.
Apr 1, 2011
- Laura Harrison McBride
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Five Exciting Reasons (of 100s!) to Visit Cornwall in the Spring
Cornwall, the most southwestern of England's counties, warms up early, with daffodils blooming, great houses welcoming, the sea beckoning. Also, great food!
Mar 23, 2011
- Laura Harrison McBride
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Green Cooking: Is Gas or Electric - or an Aga - Most Ecofriendly?
While your dream kitchen may sport the iconic Aga, paying for it might be a nightmare. Nor is the Aga ecofriendly. What about electric or gas? Answers here.
Jan 4, 2011
- Laura Harrison McBride
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Two Quick Home-Made Desserts and a Bonus Leftover Quick Meal
Time's short during the holidays. For many, time's short all the time. But a few minutes in the kitchen with common household staples can create bliss.
Dec 20, 2010
- Laura Harrison McBride
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Leftover Madness, II: Easy Vegetable, Meat and Cheese Casserole
For all veggie and meat lovers! A full-meal version of the cauliflower cheese popular in the UK, this casserole's appeal is based on meat and potatoes, too.
Dec 20, 2010
- Laura Harrison McBride
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