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Scone or Irish Soda Bread?

October 26, 2022 by Claudia Long Leave a Comment

Irish soda bread

After a trip to Ireland, I created this scone-like Irish soda bread recipe. Luscious, a bit lemony, a bit tangy. Bring out the butter!

Filed Under: advice, Food, Ireland, love Tagged With: #baking, #bread, #gingeredwhisk, #irish, #irishsodabread, #scones, #travel, love

Madam Mariana fields a question from…a dog!

April 29, 2021 by Claudia Long 2 Comments

In which Madam Mariana fields a question from…a dog! Yes, even dogs have questions about love, about life… Dear Madam Mariana,   I am a Scottish Terrier named Bilbo, and […]

Filed Under: advice, artists, Books on Parade, Dog's Life, Dogs, Food, Journeys, love, San Francisco, Uncategorized Tagged With: #AskMadamMariana, #dogs, #dogslife, #GreyfriarsBobby, #indiewriter, #MadamMariana, #obituaries, #ScottishTerrier, #typecasting, advice, love

From Italia, con amore

April 15, 2021 by Claudia Long Leave a Comment

Beyond the Ghetto Gates

Mia cara Madam Mariana: I am corresponding with someone I may have feelings for. Our letters have to cross the Mediterranean Sea as I live in Ancona, Italy, and my friend is […]

Filed Under: advice, artists, Food, Journeys, love, San Francisco, Uncategorized Tagged With: #lovelorn #MadamMariana, historical fiction, historical romance, Jewish, love, Women writers, Women's Fiction, writing

Madam Mariana gets her first question!

March 18, 2021 by Claudia Long Leave a Comment

Well, it looks like Madam Mariana has her first question, from another Mariana back in 1586 (maybe they’re related across the centuries? #reincarnation) And she thinks she’s consulted Mme Mariana […]

Filed Under: advice, Food, Journeys Tagged With: advice, histor, historical fiction, history, love, marriage

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