Love that sound, love that food, and the Mardi Gras atmosphere.

Fatal Cajun Festival: A Cajun Country Mystery by Ellen Byron

Book Blurb:

USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Ellen Byron cranks it up to eleven in the fifth fast and funny Cajun Country mystery.

Louisiana B&B owner Maggie Crozat kicks up her heels at a country music festival–but she’ll have one foot in the grave if she can’t bring the killer of a diva’s hanger-on to heel.

Grab your tickets for Cajun Country Live!, the pickers’ and crooners’ answer to the legendary New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Maggie Crozat, proprietor of the Crozat Plantation B&B, plans to be in the cheering section when her friend Gaynell Bourgeois takes the stage with her band, Gaynell and the Gator Girls.

The festival’s headliner, native daughter Tammy Barker, rocketed to stardom on a TV singing competition. She has the voice of…

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Be Our Guest: Peaches Hot Off the Grill! Need a salad tonight? Take the easy way out and throw a couple peaches on the grill. You can even leave the skin on, like I did. In a few minutes, you’ll be savoring their remarkable flavor on a bed of mixed greens. As the family claps their hands in delight, simply take a bow and chirp, “You’re welcome!”

PEACHES HOT OFF THE GRILL

Ingredients:

2 large fresh peaches, halved and pitted

1-2 tablespoons lemon olive oil

1/3 cup Bleu cheese, crumbled

2 tablespoons pecan bits

Mixed Greens

Lemon Olive Oil to taste

Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar to taste

Instructions:

Preheat gas grill on medium-high heat. Brush cut side of each peach half with lemon olive oil. Place cut side down on grill. Cook for 5 minutes. Flesh will be slightly charred. Turn peaches over and cook 2…

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A ganglion of stone-cut steps, each steeper than the other took Ethan further into the bowels of the Earth.

As he reached a small landing, just one among the countless he had stopped at, albeit momentarily while descending down into the bowels—a small oblong platform strewn with withered leaves that had long lost their original colour and shape and looked as orphaned as the other deadened features of the decrepit
surroundings—Ethan felt his heart beats go racing up and down like an unhinged go-to.

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It’s not just the birds and the bees.

If you’ve seen the movie Avatar, these mountains will look familiar!

These famous mountains in China were the inspiration for the fictional world of Pandora and can be found in the Zhangjiajie National Park. This park is China’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist attraction because of the stunning mountains and scenic views.

After seeing these mountains for myself, Zhangjiajie became one of my favorite places in China. While not the easiest destination to get to in China, it’s absolutely worth a trip to see. Here’s a guide with some useful information that will help with planning your trip to Zhangjiajie.

Traveling to Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie is a small city located in the northern part of the Hunan province. There are no high speed trains to Zhangjiajie, so traveling there can be a bit tricky depending on where you’re coming from.

Coming from Guangzhou I had…

Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang are two of the most beautiful places to visit in the Hunan Province of China! From the famous Avatar mountains in Zhangjiajie National Forest to the beautiful old houses built alongside the river in Fenghuang, these two sites offer incredible views and two unique travel experiences in China.

Because of their close locations, you can easily visit both cities in one trip. I created this 6 day itinerary to help you make the most of your time and see the best parts.

Day 1: Travel to Zhangjiajie

Depending on where you’re coming from, you’ll most likely need a day to travel to Zhangjiajie. There’s no high speed train to Zhangjiajie, so you’ll either need to fly, take a slow train, or grab a bus from a nearby Hunan city. Once you’re in Zhangjiajie, take a bus, mini van, or taxi to the Wulingyuan Scenic Area.

Here’s how…