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When Sonia arrived at Poole Manor, her newly inherited Victorian home on the coast of Maine, she was seeking a fresh start and a closer look at her family history. What she didn’t expect to find was a found family within her small town community, and food is a major key in bringing her and her new friends together. So, big portions are a must for you and your fellow kindred spirits!
Start with a bowl of chicken and vegetable soup. It’s warm, rich, and a definite comfort after a long day at work–or in Sonia’s case, stumbling across family secrets and ghostly encounters. Be sure to make a lot so you can freeze for future use.
For the main course, enjoy a pot roast with a few (or maybe eight) of your closest friends. Before arriving at the manor, Sonia considered herself an amateur cook at best, but after being welcomed into her small town by Trey and her new friends, she thanked them with a dinner party. With her mother’s recipe and some perseverance, she manages to create a star dish—arranged with a vegetable medley, some sprigs of rosemary, and a smooth, thin gravy—and win over her guests. Paired with some red wine and good conversation, you can’t beat this experience.
To top it all off, a strawberry shortcake should wrap up the meal, keeping stomachs happy and hearts full.
Nora Roberts
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