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The word “Summer” conjures memories of watermelon, homemade ice cream churns humming, and darting through the spray of a garden hose. Oh, and tomatoes fresh from the garden, slices layered between two slices of bread spread with an abundance of Duke’s Mayonnaise.
Such a wonderful time…summer…if you can beat the heat. I love to drive with the top down (drop top), but in 95-100 degree weather, it’s less than enjoyable. Your face feels like it’s melting, and the wind in your hair threatens to solder your mane to your head.
I live in Houston. It is HOT and humid. But I wouldn’t trade places with someone living in a cold climate. I tend to hibernate during the winter. Still, most seasons, I’m at my computer in an air-conditioned or heated office—along with many of us who live in the world of technology–and writers!
On to the Summer Treats – This recipe makes a cool starter in the heat of the Good Old Summertime.
ICED CUCUMBER SOUP
Butter for frying
1 small onion, peeled & finely chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and chopped
1 Tablespoon Flour
1 Pint Hot Milk
½ Chicken Stock
Salt & Ground white pepper
½ Teaspoon/Grated Nutmeg
To Finish: Few Drops Green Food Coloring
1/4 Pint fresh cream
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Melt butter in saucepan. Add the onion and cucumbers, cover and cook gently for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove the pan from the heat & gradually stir in the hot milk. Add the stock. Return the pan to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Lower the heat, half cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Puree the soup. The soup should be the consistency of thick cream. Cool, then chill in the fridge until quite cold. Add green food coloring, mixing well. Pour into chilled serving bowls, swirl with cream and top with chopped mint.
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The Wild Rose Press published two of my novels, Love For Sale, a sci-fi romance, and Gambler’s Choice, a romantic suspense. In Love for Sale, the hero is a sentient android, totally indistinguishable from human, programmed for love.
Love for Sale – Blurb:
March Morgan still believes in true love, but her faith in finding her soul mate is slowly 
vanishing. She’s been married but never in love. So, it is a miracle to find that fantasy exists on the last page of a glossy women’s journal. Mayfair Electronics, Ltd., in black and white, offers Love for Sale. The London firm has engineered sentient androids indistinguishable from humans. She flies to England and meets the man she has been searching for her entire life.
Christian requires no programming to love March at first sight. He’s handsome, cultured…absolutely perfect…and a little different from the other androids. He has an unexpected independent streak. March signs on the dotted line, buying her dream man. They return to Houston, but soon her past and his future threaten their Happily Ever After—indeed their lives.
Gambler’s Choice is set in the equestrian world starring people passionate about the horse.
Gambler’s Choice – Blurb:
Becca McQuaid came to England to find the perfect horse but instead met a darkly mysterious challenge in Austen Heath, Baron of Hampton. She’s determined to buy Austen’s stallion Gambler’s Choice. He’s determined not to sell, but the rivals are thrown together by an accident that leaves Austen with a broken leg and the threat he’ll never ride again.
Austen Heath has the title, heritage and manor house…but not the fortune. Becca is wealthy. Her charms are irresistible, but he believes she’s shopping for a Ladyship to go with her money. He has another reason to hold the sexy blonde at arms’ length—the unexplained disappearance of an old friend everyone thinks was his lover. When her body is discovered on his property, he becomes a suspect in her murder.
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TWRP has a stable of talented writers. Hop around the blog and meet some of them. There are other prizes to be had on the Hop. I’d like to offer my winner a pair of sparkling angel wing earrings (pierced). If my winner happens not to have pierced ears or not want earrings, I’ll send an eBook of Love For Sale followed by an autographed cover flat.
Check out all the fabulous writers and their blogs
in the SUMMER BLOG HOP below!
To enter for the Kindle Fire: a Rafflecopter giveaway
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| 1. Sorchias Wild Rose Summer Treats Post | Visit blog |
| 2.
RV Memory | Visit blog |
| 3.
Tricia Schneider | a Rafflecopter giveaway |
| 4.
Anna Durands Spunk & Hunks | Visit blog |
| 5.
Judy Ann Davis Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog |
| 6.
Spicy Summer Treats with Mia Downing | Visit blog |
| 7.
Linda Nightingale. . . Wordsmith | Visit blog |
| 8.
Jana Richards – Journeys with Jana | Visit blog |
| 9.
Summer Memories of books well read @ Peggy jaeger. com | Visit blog |
| 10.
Summer on Cape Cod ~ Kathryn Knight books | Visit blog |
| 11.
Summer Fun at the Beach, with Katie OSullivan | Visit blog |
| 12.
I Believe Ill Go Canoeing – C. B. Clark | Visit blog |
| 13.
Summertime Love is Sweeter with. . . Frozen Mango? @ Kimberly Keyes blog | Visit blog |
| 14.
Wild Rose Summer Treats Blog Hop @ Brendas Blog | Visit blog |
| 15.
Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog |
| 16.
Midsummer Magic on the Isle of Skye! | Visit blog |
| 17.
My Guilty Summer Treats from Lori Sizemore | Visit blog |
| 18.
Wild Rose Press Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog |
| 19.
Hywela Lyns post for the WRP Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog |
| 20.
Wild Rose Press Summer Treats & Reads | Visit blog |
| 21.
Camping is a Recipe for Summer Treats and Reads | Visit blog |
| 22.
The Snarkology | Visit blog |
| 23.
Summer Survival Tips @ Nitty Gritty Romance | Visit blog |
| 24.
Wild Rose Press Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog |
| 25.
Nell Castle – Summer of the Sweat Lodge | Visit blog |
| 26.
Myth, Magic & Wonder Susan Edwards, Breathing Life into the Past | Visit blog |
| 27.
Romance with Spice, Sydney St. Claire | Visit blog |
| 28.
Author Kat de Falla | Visit blog |
| 29.
Anni Fife. Exciting new author of Steamy Romance with Irresistible Heroes | Visit blog |
| 30.
Summer Vacation, Victorian-Style, AND a Giveaway | Visit blog |
| 31.
Wildfires, Monsoons, and Mojitos – Author Susabelle Kelmer shares how she keeps cool in a climate that is on fire! | Visit blog |
| 32.
Casi McLeans recipe for Hot Reads and Cool Treats | Visit blog |
| 33.
Cool Summer Reads: Jeannie Halls Romantic Suspense Blog – Where Hearts Tremble From More Than Attraction | Visit blog |
| 34.
Summer treat – Adult Slushie | Visit blog |
| 35.
How to Rediscover the Magic of Bicycling | Visit blog |
| 36.
Charlottes Tips on How to Stay Cool in HOT New York City | Visit blog |
| 37.
Caryn McGill | Visit blog |
| 38.
Hywela Lyns Inrerplanetary Summer | Visit blog |
Visit my website at http://www.lindanightingale.com for a free continuing vampire story and book videos of the novels.
Twitter: @LNightingale
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Linda Nightingale 
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interesting recipe
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It doesn’t sound vey good, but everyone who tries it (I love to serve it as a starter) loves it! Thanks for dropping by. Don’t forget to enter for the Kindle Fire on Sorcia’s blob. Linda
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The soup sounds interesting–especially as a starter. When it gets hot, sometimes I just want something different and this could be it. Thanks for the recipe. And for the books. Best of luck.
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It’s definitely warm enough for the recipe! Thanks for dropping by! Linda
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We’re experiencing a heat wave in the Northeast right now. I can’t imagine living in Texas! I’d melt! lol The recipe looks yummy! And, I love the blurb for Love For Sale. I’m adding that to my TBR list. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Tricia! Linda
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The recipe sounds yummy. I’m going to make it. Loved the blurb.
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The soup really is good and isn’t difficult to make–otherwise I would fail at it! Appreciate your comment! Linda
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I’m picking up a bunch of cucumbers at the farmer’s market this week and trying it out. I admit, I can’t imagine this tasting good. But I’m intrigued, and I trust your testimony! Enjoyed your book blurbs too–I like your writing style.
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Thanks Nell! I’m so glad you enjoyed the blurbs, and I am (blushing) delighted you like my style. Do try the soup. You won’t regret it! And fresh cucumbers. Oh, yes!
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Hi Linda
Thanks for the recipe, I must try that one out, especially as the weather has warmed up over here in the UK and actually pushed 90 on Tuesday last! It’s a bit cooler now but still quite pleasant. We grow tomatoes and cucumbers in out little cottage garden, and they do quite well, even without a greenhouse. There’s something about home grown produce that tastes quite different to store bought!
I love the sound of both your books, as a lover of SF ‘Love For sale’ grabs my interest, but then as an ardent horse lover I’m leaning towards Gamblers Choice. (Lovely covers for both, too.) Perhaps I’ll just have to get them both!
By the way, hope you don’t mind me mentioning it, but the link to my post in this hop doesn’t work. The following should get there!
https://hywelalyn.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/interplanetary-summer-twrp-summer-reads.html?spref=fb
I’m thoroughly enjoying visiting all the blogs In the op, the Wild Rose Press has some fabulous authors!
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Thank you, Lyn. I am glad you liked my books. The soup is great. Give it a try for a dinner party. And I don’t mind at all that you included your link. I’ll tweet it in fact.
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Aw, thanks Linda, have a great week!
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Hello Linda, thank you for the recipe ♡ your books sound great!
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Hi! Thanks and you are very welcome for the recipe. I love that soup!
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Hi Linda, I am definitely going to try that recipe. I live in Florida–and it’s hot there, too!
As for Love For Sale, it is going on my to-be-read list!! It sounds awesome! You really hooked me. I’ll let you know when I publish the review. 🙂
Kimberly Keyes
https://facebook.com/kimberly.keyes.romance
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Excellent! Both the recipe and Love For Sale being on your TBR! I’d be delighted for a review!! Appreciate your stopping by
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Now I’m craving tomato sandwiches and cucumber soup! Thanks so much for sharing, Linda! 🙂
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Hi Mary! I love tomato sandwiches with tomatoes fresh from the garden. What time is lunch?
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Thank you for the recipe. It sounds almost as yummy as your books.
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Thank you, Brenda. Lovely to “see” you here.
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I’ve never had cucumber soup, but it sounds delicious!
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Jana, you won’t regret making it. I found the recipe in an English cookbook.
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Gorgeous website, Linda! Your recipe sounds like just the thing for a hot summer. Thanks!
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Thanks! So glad you came by to see it! You’ll love the soup! Linda
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