A Valentine's Recipe & One for Kami #Giveaway

02/04/2013

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You can find giveaways at my blog every month. Jennifer G W is the winner of my January giveaway. At the bottom of today's post you'll find:
  • One for Kami tour giveaway
  • my regular monthly (Feb) giveaway
I'd like to welcome Charlene Wilson to my blog.  She must know how much I like tasty treats. Charlene brought a recipe to us! Take it away, Charlene.
Thank you so much for having here today, Brinda. 

With the day for lovers just around the corner, I wanted to share something you can fix for that someone special. It’s a Passion Fruit cocktail that’s a perfect addition to that treat you plan on giving your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. *wink*

This month is also extra special to me. I’m celebrating the release of my Sweet Science Fiction Romance, One for Kami, with a month long blog tour filled with sneak peeks and prizes—from Juicy Fruit (Kami’s favorite!) to a $10 Amazon gift card to Kami’s Red Gloves (specially made for this event!). There are lots of ways to gain entries to win. All the info can be found at my blog, Charlene Blogs. I’d love for you to join me as Kami and I travel World Wide Web! J
Passion Fruit Cordial

Ingredients
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh passion fruit pulp (about 12 passion fruit)
  • Sparkling white wine (chilled)

Place the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until syrup thickens slightly. Stir in passion fruit pulp. Set aside for 30 minutes to cool.

Strain syrup through a fine sieve into a jug, pushing pulp through with the back of a spoon. Discard seeds. Pour syrup into an airtight bottle and seal. Place in fridge to chill.

Divide ice cubes among serving glasses. Add passion fruit cordial to taste and top with sparking white wine to serve.

If you want to make a “virgin” version of this cordial, simply replace the sparkling white wine with sparkling water. You can also save time by using canned passion fruit pulp instead of fresh.

Prep time: 10-40 mins.  Cooking time: 10 mins.  Makes 3 cups.
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Can love be true if shared with more than one?  Kami doesn’t think so when she finds Ian is an elite and required to take three wives to eliminate the poverty-stricken population.  Why can’t he be poor the way she thought he was when she fell in love with him?

Determined to find a realm that doesn’t have such dictates, she travels to dimension Three-Two-Three to begin her search.  But is love truer in a place that only allows one spouse than it is in Ian’s heart?

Available at Amazon: http://bit.ly/OneforKami

File Size: 168 KB

Print Length: 38 pages

Publisher: Oracle Bay Books (December 21, 2012)

ASIN: B00ARU2Z6A

 

What they’re saying

“Sweet, romantic, and heartfelt.  A great introduction to the author’s world.”--J.D. Brown Book Club

“One for Kami is a story that will have you willing to give up everything for your one true love.”—Annette, Gothic Mom’s Book Reviews

“[Wilson] spins a tale of true love spanning time and dimensions that will inspire the reader to sacrifice everything to find their soul mate.”—Debbie, Read2Review
About the Author

Charlene A. Wilson
Creating worlds where dreams become reality.

Charlene is an author of paranormal tales that take you away to other dimensions.  She weaves magic, lasting love, and intrigue to immerse you into the lives of her characters.

She began writing in her early teens when her vivid dreams stayed with her long after she had them.  The characters and worlds were so amazing that she brought them to life through her books.

Author Links

Author site:  http://CharleneAWilson.com
Blog:  http://bit.ly/CharBlogs
Facebook:  http://bit.ly/CharleneAWilsonFan
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/AuthorCAWilson
Goodreads:  http://bit.ly/CharleneAWilsonGR
Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/charleneawilson/
 


Comments

Alex J. Cavanaugh link
02/04/2013 6:33am

Congratulations, Charlene!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 7:34am

Thanks, Alex. So nice of you to stop by. :)

And thank you again, Brinda. It's wonderful to be here.

Sue roebuck link
02/04/2013 8:17am

That was telepathy! I was just clicking to see what you were up to and also thinking "I need some recipes"! I kid you not. And there it was. Trust Brinda to sort me out :-D
Lovely recipe (definitely going to do it - we grow passionfruit here) and a great-sounding book. Nice to meet you Charlene!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 12:16pm

Hi, Sue, nice to meet you too. :) Hope you enjoy the cordial. Love Thanks for stopping by!

Charlene

Jay Noel link
02/04/2013 10:20am

The passion fruit drink sounds yummy. And congrats on your story!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 12:18pm

Thanks, Jay. Love me some passion fruit. :D So glad you dropped in!

Charlene

Sherry Ellis link
02/04/2013 10:27am

That sounds like a really good book! Thanks for sharing the recipe, too!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 12:21pm

You're welcome, Sherry, and thank you. I hope you like them. Be sure to enter the giveaway. :)

Thanks for coming by and commenting. :)
Charlene

Laura Diamond link
02/04/2013 10:58am

Best of luck, Charlene!

That cordial sounds yummy!~

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 12:25pm

Thank you, Laura. You should give it a try, it's lovely . :)

Glad you dropped in by Brinda's to check it out. She's awesome, right? :)

Charlene

sarah elizabeth link
02/04/2013 12:11pm

That drink sounds so yummy! I can never find passion fruit in the uk though!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 12:28pm

Hi, Sarah. I didn't know they didn't have passion fruit in the UK. Darn. Maybe someone has an alternative to share? I'd like to hear it too. :)

Thanks for stopping in and commenting. :)
Charlene

Shelley Munro link
02/04/2013 1:03pm

Congrats on your release, Charlene. The recipe is very timely for me since our passion fruit are starting to ripen. That sounds like the perfect summer cooler.

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 6:35pm

I've never grown passion fruit, but I bet they're so much better fresh. Hope you enjoy the cordial. :)

Thanks for coming by.
Charlene

Dawn Bush
02/04/2013 1:08pm

Congratulations on your release! Thanks for the yummy drink recipe! :-)

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 6:33pm

Thanks, Dawn. I'm glad you stopped by. :)

Charlene

Dawn Bush
02/04/2013 1:18pm

Favorite Valentine gift was a homemade card by my husband! It was very sentimental and sweet!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 6:38pm

You know, Dawn, I think mine was too. Lol. Well, it was a little note. But he took the time to write it and really think of me when he did. Here's to sentimental and sweet! :)

Thanks for commenting!
Charlene

Isis Rushdan link
02/04/2013 2:24pm

Congratulations, Charlene. Thanks for the delish drink recipe.

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 6:39pm

You're welcome, Isis. And thank you. I'm glad you stopped by. :)

Charlene

Hildie McQueen link
02/04/2013 5:23pm

My favorite V-day gift is a creamy cold shake from Steak and Shake! LOL Love the book cover btw

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/04/2013 6:42pm

Oh, aren't they yummy? Lol. Cheers to the Steak and Shake! :D

Thanks for sharing!
Charlene

Michael Offutt link
02/04/2013 8:24pm

Oh these books look amazing. I loved the excerpt and am so going to make the passion fruit cordial. YUM

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/05/2013 12:35am

Oh, thank you, Michael. I'm glad you liked the sneak peeks. Let me know if you love the cordial! :D Be sure to enter the tour-wide giveaway! And Good Luck!

Charlene

Ciara Knight link
02/05/2013 6:16am

Congrats to Charlene. Great excerpt!!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/05/2013 12:30pm

Thank you, Ciara. I appreciate you stopping in. :)

Charlene

E.J. Wesley
02/05/2013 2:27pm

Sweet Science Fiction Romance is definitely unique! (Cordial sounds sweet as well. ;)

Loved the excerpt!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/05/2013 10:13pm

Thanks, E.J.. Have a Sweet (one way or the other) Valentine's Day. ;)

Charlene

tara tyler link
02/05/2013 2:49pm

what a wild premise! i love it! i could sit at the pool w/one of those yummy drinks and read about Kami's adventures!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/05/2013 10:16pm

Hi, Tara, glad you like it. They definitely all go together. :) Hope you enjoy.

Thanks for stopping by.
Charlene

Sherry Isaac link
02/05/2013 4:04pm

Recipe sounds heavenly, Sue. Thanks!

Brinda, we'll have to whip up some cordial at Nationals. Who has a kitchenette in their room?

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/05/2013 10:20pm

Ah, cordials at Nationals! Might have to venture to your rooms. ;)

Thanks for commenting, Sherry.

florence fois link
02/05/2013 4:38pm

Brinda ... your guest, Charlene brings sweets for the sweets to drink and to read ... how delightful :)

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/05/2013 10:24pm

Ah, Florence, I can't be among sweeter loves than I am here. What better place to share. :)

Thanks for coming by and commenting.
Charlene

deb p
02/05/2013 5:21pm

For Valentine 's day I like a date night.

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/05/2013 10:26pm

Hi, deb. What do you like to do on your date nights? Stay in, romantic dinner? or Night on the town?

Charlene

Sharon Clare link
02/05/2013 8:28pm

Now I have a new drink to try for Valentines and a new story too! Thank you Charlene and Brinda!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/06/2013 4:06am

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, Sharon. Hope you like them :)

Charlene

Elizabeth Seckman link
02/06/2013 11:43am

Best of luck Charlene. It definitely sound like an interesting and intriguing concept!

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/07/2013 8:44am

Thank you, Elizabeth. So glad you stopped by. :)

Charlene

Mary Preston
02/07/2013 4:39am

Thank you for the amazing excerpt & the recipe.

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/07/2013 8:46am

Thanks for taking the time to visit, Mary. I hope you give Kami and the Cordial a try. :)

Charlene

z
02/13/2013 10:14pm

Hello,
I'll have to pass that on to my daughter, I don't drink.
Z

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/13/2013 10:42pm

Hi, Z, thanks for stopping by. You can replace the sparkling wine with sparkling water for the non-alcoholic version. :) Sweet.

Good luck in the giveaways!
Charlene

Pamk
02/20/2013 8:27pm

sounds yummy and congrats on the book. Sounds like a great read.

Charlene A. Wilson link
02/21/2013 12:53am

Thanks, Pam. Hope you enjoy both. ;)

And thanks for stopping by and commenting. Good luck in the drawings!


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