1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
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Plan ahead: Make sure the bowl of your ice cream machine is in the freezer for at least 24 hours before you churn.
Combine the beet juice, heavy cream, corn syrup, sugar, and kosher salt in a blender. Process until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Chill in the fridge until completely cold.
Right before churning, stir in the cider vinegar, and taste. Adjust the salt and vinegar as needed.
Churn in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions, then freeze for at least a few hours before serving.
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Ruth Gnuechtel asked:
“Will you do any more audiobooks with Nick Cracknell? I really love his voice.”
We are *so hoping* to make this happen! I will be shouting from the rooftops if we manage to do this--and thank you, thank you for asking!
A Random Youtube Video Recommendation That Didn’t Fit Anywhere Else:
How many times did they have to practice this to get it in one take? =O https://youtu.be/97X-MF8Bl2Q
OH!!! Also Accept this Random APPLE RECOMMENDATION:
Try Cosmic Crisps. TRY THEM. The result of crossing Enterprise apples and Honeycrisps, they’re the size of a baby’s head, and they. Are. Delicious.
AND A LOVING THANK YOU TO:
Lastenia Struck, for recommending my stories <3.
Lisa MarieTree, who is just a blast, and FUNNY--if we ever got to meet in person, I imagine I’d be cackling like a hyena at the things you say. Also for your shared love of pretty, pretty men, and Lucan’s inspiry pics. “(chef’s kiss)HOT.” WELL SAID! =D
Katherine Rose Spence, for shirtless cowboys, otters and kittens, and shirtless Santa’s. YOU ARE FABULOUS.
Gerri McCann, for being there for every book, for cheering me on, and because you asked for more. <3
Ana Paula Fernandes, because even when she’s got her hands full with Real Life, she grabs my latest story.
And I do not, DO NOT want to miss saying Thanks to Megan Woodard, Raven Dillard, Christina Varnum, Shawna Michelle, Christina Miles, Allie Angie, Diamond Shipman, La Pookette, Lauri Heanue, Desirée Craig (I love your name!), Susan Meachen, Tera Griffin, Dona Ziegler, Erika Zaphyrrah, Jeannette Walker, Jessica Lewis, Naomi, Poppy, Regine, Tiffany, Marina Simcoe, Stephanie West, Isabel, Jeanette Lynn, Emmy, Kelsey Nicole Price, Addison Cain, Susan Trombley, and Sam Mariano (who doesn’t know me but How the Hitman Stole Christmas ( https://amzn.to/37Iui4m ) just became my very favorite Christmas story and I’m so stalking you.)
HUGE HUGS Esther Zeigler Burns! Michelle Gorby! Sharon Marshall! Susan Hudson, Kim Malone, Rachel Caporn, Jill Steinberg-Bieber, Kellie Peterson Seager, Lee Allen Was Kimber, Becky Cannon Snaith, Tracy Madden-Nichols, Charity Wells, Julie Wempe, Susan Bond, Karen Sherratt, Victoria Kubasta, Yashika Bailey, Androulla Michael, Suzy Quinn, Sara Parr, Susie Griscom, Susie Kellogg, Cindy Sherwood, Anna Truchinski, Angela Milne, Barbie Hamilton, Susan Smith, Ann Barrington, Amira Mogharbel, Candice Cartwright, Michelle Neville, Ellen Gibson Morris, Linda P. Blaker, Julie Desormeaux, Jo-Anne Granger-Murray, Ellen Noonan, Rachel Smith, Nancy Reibis, Sara Vermillion (who lives in apple country and I am absolutely not jealous of all the crazy awesome varieties coming out of her state), Sarah Nuckols, Mikayla Horton, Karen Douglas, Diane Lynn Godfrey Duncan, Donya B Frontauria, Susan Cologna-Forbis, Kennedy Lantz, Holly Middleton, Crystal L Ledbetter, DeAnn Barrett, Susie Brooks, Jaime Oden Herrera, Natalie Korandovitch, Lisette Williams, Jessica Dawn Stevens, Larisa Crawford, Kathryn Schilling, Jo Bubbles, Lizandra Navarro, Danielle Soares, Susie Hogg Price, Ciera Parr, Linda Haahr, Stephanie Storch, Nancy Lynn Thompson, Åimee Graham, Ripley Proserpina, Susie McConnachie, Hope Taylor, KrisAnn Barnes, Jamie Torbert, Morgan Hatfield-Tafoya, Alyssa Higley Fogg, Becky Matthews-Pease, Iris Wilkinson, Deborah Elliston, Tasha DiCoio, Amy Wright, Chloe Gross, Laurie Christensen, Kira Brown, Fedora Chen, Sue Clement, Marion Ambrosio, Mayme Eilers Hunter, Suzy Fren, Luella David, Lindsey Higgins, Melissa Taylor, Nancy Guard, Carlene Dell, Megan Chandler, Theresa Lewis, Susy Smith, Rachel Smith, Edia Spirit, Susie Yang, Andrea Bergman, Shana Smith, Susie Mciver, Sue Mitchell, Andie Luton, Suzy Baxter, Susan Graham, Erin Mahoney, Sara Pearson, Jeanne Becker Trinkaus, Hattie True, Laura Davis (who loves Golden Delicious apples), Tanya Humphreys (who picks Pink Lady apples), Gaolee Yang (who loves Opal apples as much as we do!), Susan Paige Naudé who tantalized us with Snapdragon apples (even their NAME is cool!) that WE HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET AHOLD OF HERE XD, and Quinn Dallas and Pam Gardner who are beside me on #TeamHoneycrisp.
WHEW, DID YOU THANK EVERYBODY?
No! I know I’m not getting everyone. But I so, so appreciate your questions, your words of encouragement, and I can’t hug you enough for every time you tell someone to try one of my stories, even if I missed telling you personally here.
But all the same, a heartfelt Thanks to YOU. Thank you so much for picking up this book. <3
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Books & Audiobooks by Amanda…
Wondering what else Amanda has written? BLESS YOU. <3 Here is the list:
STOLEN by an Alien
Arokh and Angie’s story ebook: https://amzn.to/2A6sH9T
This book is also available in Audio, narrated by the talented Nick Cracknell: https://adbl.co/2N7WXHF
RESCUED by an Alien
Zadeon and Callie’s story ebook: http://amzn.to/2EZEitg
Audiobook voiced by Nick Cracknell: https://adbl.co/2Nx8WxR
(WARNING: This one has some Dark times. This couple’s love is beautiful though, and they get their Happily Ever After.)
WON by an Alien
Brax, Tara, and Tac’Mot’s story is here: http://amzn.to/2FeuFGl
Audiobook narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Callie Dalton: https://amzn.to/2zUkHWu
(If you had to classify this one, it’s almost Reverse Harem. This is an MFM book, which means there are two (alien) guys and one woman but it’s not *quite* menage, because Brax is a Rakhii, and you know this means he doesn’t share his female. Slight problem: his female is bonded to Tac’Mot.)
CRAVED by an Alien
Dohrein and Gracie’s story: https://amzn.to/2Qn4lwo
Audiobook voiced by Nick Cracknell: https://adbl.co/2s6gN96
An Alien Nanny for Christmas
This is Mitteeku and Gwen’s story. Gwen is a single mom, and when her options for child sitters suddenly fall through, her day goes from bad to worse. She knows if she misses work, she’ll lose her job. Her outlook is bleak, until a Rakhii who has always yearned to be a nanny appears at her door… https://amzn.to/3hrlW37
Blind Fall
The standalone story that answers the question you’ve all been asking me: “Is the guide dog okay?” Spoiler: She’s MORE than okay. ♥)
This is Breslin and Sanna’s story. If you read this one, I hope you have fun!