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Cooking Country Style    

 

 

   This is a collection of the finest recipes for home cooking - everything from Appetizers to Pickles, and Soups to Desserts and everything in between. There are the recipes my sisters and friends would call and ask for - like the Dilly Cheese Ball and Fruit Pizza; the old family favorites - like Safety Plugs, Grandma's Ammonia Cookies, Carrot Pudding and Aunt Eleanor's Gingersnaps; my families favorites - like Layered Salad, Celebration Chicken and Piggy's Dessert; the ones I found, tried and modified over the years - like the Best Beet Pickles, the Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever and German Soup.
   For many years we lived in the country and the nearest grocery store was miles away. This meant planning a menu well in advance and making do with what was on hand. As a result we have had some interesting culinary adventures over the years! Because we always grew a garden, I preferred recipes that started from scratch - rather than a can of this and a package of that. There are a few exceptions that have become favorites - especially when the results were mouthwateringly fabulous. Many of the recipes are elementary enough for children and inexperienced cooks, but don't let that mislead you - the results will dazzle even the most critical diner.
   The book contains 204 recipes with an index for easy searching, is coil bound - so it lies flat. The book also contains some of the more thought provoking or humorous quotes I've heard or read and thought you might enjoy them too.

   To order send $10.00 plus $3.00 postage to:

        Doreen M. Bleich
        Box 994
        Nipawin, Saskatchewan
        S0E 1E0

 

Ready Or Not

Maggie was content with her life at last. She had survived the hurt and humiliation of being jilted. Her mother’s cancer was gone and she was settling into an easy relaxed routine since moving back to Nipawin, her childhood home. She had a job, was making friends and resigned to living out her life alone. The family she’d longed for was not to be, so instead Maggie doted on her brother’s children. And then it all changed.

Phil had a reputation since high school as a womanizer. He had two previous marriages to his credit. Returning to Nipawin for his father’s funeral set him on a collision course with Maggie.

Maggie’s contentment is shattered by her unexpected and impossible attraction to Phil. He’s a flirt, younger than Maggie and based on previous choices, clearly prefers his women tiny and waif-like, something Maggie is definitely not.

During a routine examination, they find a lump in Maggie’s breast. Having just gone through a similar hell with her mother, Maggie is determined to handle this situation alone, not worry her family or trust Phil and their budding relationship – a critical choice with dire consequences.

Price: $24.00 (a portion goes to breast cancer research) plus $3.00 postage.

You can order your copy from any of the following:

        www.publishamerica.com

          www.amazon.com

          www.bn.com

The Paper Trail Bookstore - 862-3098

Ask at your local bookstore or contact me directly.
My email adress is:
bleich@sasktel.net
My phone number is: 306-862-5886

Tisdale Writers Group 15th Anniversary Anthology

   This anthology is a collection of short stories and poems by the members of the Tisdale Writers Group - writers from across northeastern Saskatchewan.

   The book contains various short stories, postcard stories and an acrostic story by published novelist Doreen M. Bleich of Nipawin.  Included are stories and poems by children’s author Helen Perrin Clark of Arborfield and the work of Phyllis Ellis Glaze of Tisdale, Joyce Hoge of Tobin Lake, Janet Drew of Carrot River, Peggy Hayes Looby of Bjorkdale, Dorothy Marie Wark of Nipawin and Karen L. Anderson of Archerwill. Two writers are from Barrier Lake – Janice Dixie Martin and Judy Revoy. The work of two members who died recently – Jack Grandy of Ridgedale and Margaret MacDonald of Tisdale make up the dozen writers of the Tisdale Writers group whose work is represented in this special project to celebrate the group’s 15th anniversary.

   Regardless of your taste in reading material, there is something in this book to suit almost everyone. It is great value for the price and makes a wonderful gift. Copies can be obtained from any group member or local bookstores including The Paper Trail in Nipawin.

To order your copy from Doreen M. Bleich, send $10.00 plus $3.00 postage to:

Box 994
Nipawin, Saskatchewan
S0E 1E0

 

 

Articles I have written were chosen to be included in these anthologies

“A Radical Change” is in Hopes and Dreams for Saskatchewan In the next 100 Years “THE FUTURE IS OURS”. Copies are available from:

 Prince Albert Multicultural Council

1410 Central Ave.

Prince Albert, Sask.

S6V 4W5

Phone: 306-922-0400

 

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“Party or Bust” is included in The Big Fifty compiled by Kris Herriot. Copies are available from:

Lighthouse Publishers

397 Kingsway Blvd.

Flin Flon, MB.

R8A 0L6

Phone: 204-687-5107

Email: cpantal@mts.net

 


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The Write Stuff

The Write Stuff 2007 is a collection of challenge writings by the members of the Tisdale Writers Group. Doreen has seven pieces in this collection. She acted as editor for what is expected to be a yearly project of the group. Copies are available from any member of the Tisdale Writers group for $10.00 or contact Doreen.

The Domino Effect

The Domino Effect is a progressive story written by ten members of the Tisdale Writers Group. Doreen was one of those ten. She also one of the editors. Copies are available from any member of the Tisdale Writers group for $15.00 or contact Doreen.