Monthly Archives: August 2009

Robin to the Rescue By Robin Miller

Posted on August 31, 2009 by UK Chica

I am a huge cookbook fan. I also love food telly. This cookbook is fabulous! Loads of recipes with just a few ingredients, which you have to love, and easy to make directions. She takes a lot of classic ideas … Continue reading →

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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie By Alan Bradley

Posted on August 29, 2009 by UK Chica

Charming mystery set in England around the 1940s. Very descriptive tale from the eyes of an 11 year old girl, Flavia. She is enveloped in her chemistry laboratory set-up in her home and yearns for adventure especially away from her … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Forever By Jennifer Weiner

Posted on August 28, 2009 by UK Chica

A light, easy read about two girls who grew up together, become estranged and are brought back together again. The reason for the reunion is the main story of the book so I won’t spoil it. It does accentuate how … Continue reading →

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The Girls from Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow

Posted on August 27, 2009 by UK Chica

This is an enjoyable story of 11 girls, friends from childhood, who grew up in Ames, Iowa. The author spotlights each girl so you really get to know their personalities and who they are the closest to within the group. … Continue reading →

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Knowing

Posted on August 26, 2009 by UK Chica

People are all over the place with regard to this movie. I liked it. Nicholas Cage plays pretty much the same character as he always plays, but we love him in our house. (One of my daughter’s favourite movies is … Continue reading →

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