Laura Childs > Quotes

“YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE WORST TO GET TO THE BEST”
― Laura Childs

“Always remember," said Petra, "a friend is someone who understands your past, believes in you future, and accepts you just the way you are."...

And a friend stands by you, Suzanne thought to herself,...No matter what it cost her.”
― Laura Childs, Eggs in a Casket

“I didn’t tell you because you’re my girlfriend, not the police commissioner. And because it really isn’t any of your business.”
Carmela was taken aback for a moment. By his abruptness and his choice of words. “Your girlfriend? Is that what I am?”
“I guess so,” said Babcock. He let loose a warm, throaty chuckle, then added, “Face it, we weren’t exactly playing tiddlywinks last night.”
“Well, no,” said Carmela. “But girlfriend just sounds so formal.”
“Friend?” suggested Babcock.
“No, no,” said Carmela. “I really do prefer the former.”
― Laura Childs, Tragic Magic

“White teas required only one to two minutes, and black teas between two and three minutes, while herbal teas could steep for three to six minutes.”
― Laura Childs, Sweet Tea Revenge

“Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix ground beef, rice, ½ cup water, onion, salt, garlic salt, and pepper together. Using a large spoon, take scoops from mixture and shape into round balls. Place balls in ungreased baking dish. Stir together tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and Worcestershire sauce and pour over porcupines. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serves”
― Laura Childs, Gossamer Ghost

“Burt Tidwell paused in the middle of Theodosia’s small shop and looked around. His prominent eyes took in the more than one hundred glass jars of tea, the maple cabinet that held a formidable collection of antique teapots, the silk-screened pastel T-shirts Theodosia had designed herself with a whimsical drawing of a teacup, a curlicue of rising steam, and the words Tea Shirt. “Sweet,” he murmured as he eased himself into a chair. “We have Assam and Sencha,” Drayton announced, curiously formal. “Assam, please,” said Tidwell. His eyes shone bright on Theodosia. “If we could talk alone?”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“Canine homeland security at work.”
― Laura Childs, Gilt Trip

“And”
― Laura Childs, Keepsake Crimes

“Hurley”
― Laura Childs, Devonshire Scream: A Tea Shop Mystery

“It's the vegetation. With all the rain and hurricanes, everything has grown back more lush than before."
"Mother Nature repaired Louisiana faster than FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers," said Ava.”
― Laura Childs, Frill Kill

“famous Japanese adage that is both edifying and rippingly depictive,” said Drayton. “Carp eyes coming, fish eyes going . . .” “Soon will be the wind in the pines,”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“Just awful,” said Theodosia.
Drayton faced Theodosia with sad eyes. “I agree. A gentleman should never resort to name-calling.”
“I meant the condos,” Theodosia replied.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“Baked Pork Chops in Creamed Corn 4 pork chops 2 Tbsp. oil 1 can creamed corn ½ onion, chopped”
― Laura Childs, Gossamer Ghost

“emeny?”
― Laura Childs, Bound for Murder

“Of course, I’ll talk to him,” she said with outward bravado, when what she really felt inside was Oh, dear.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“Super Simple Seafood Bisque 2 (10-oz.) cans potato soup 1 cup milk ½ cup cream 2 Tbsp. butter 1 (5-oz.) can shrimp, drained and rinsed 1 (5-oz.) can crabmeat, drained and rinsed Heat potato soup, milk, cream, and butter together. Add in shrimp and crabmeat. Stir, season to taste, and serve. Serves 4.”
― Laura Childs, Gossamer Ghost

“Back home again, Theodosia had fixed herself a cup of chamomile tea, ideal for jangled nerves or those times when sleep proves elusive. Then she sat down in front of her computer for a quick bit of Internet research.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“ever”
― Laura Childs, Pekoe Most Poison

“Six tasters were gathered around one of the large tables, listening eagerly as Drayton Conneley, professional tea blender and one of only ten master tea tasters in the United States, delivered a lively lesson in tea connoiseurship.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“Southern Spoon Bread 2 cups water 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1 Tbsp. melted butter 2 tsp. salt Mix water and cornmeal in pan. Heat to boiling point and cook for 5 minutes. Beat eggs well, adding in butter, salt, and milk. Add egg mixture to cornmeal mixture. Beat well and bake in a well-greased pan for approximately 25 minutes.”
― Laura Childs, Gossamer Ghost

“So . . . with several key suspects on the line, she had a lot to think about. But first, there was a tea party that needed hosting.”
― Laura Childs, Lavender Blue Murder

“Baked Porcupines 1 lb. ground beef ½ cup uncooked rice ½ cup water ⅓ cup chopped onions 1 tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. garlic salt ⅛ tsp. pepper 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce 1 cup water 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce”
― Laura Childs, Gossamer Ghost

“Baked Pork Chops in Creamed Corn 4 pork chops 2 Tbsp. oil 1 can creamed corn ½ onion, chopped ¼ cup milk salt and pepper Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Brown pork chops in oil, then place in baking dish. Mix together creamed corn, chopped onion, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over pork chops and bake for about 2 hours or until fork-tender. Serves 4.”
― Laura Childs, Gossamer Ghost

“Miss Josette was an African-American woman, probably in her late seventies, but who could easily pass for early sixties. She had intelligent, almond-shaped eyes, smooth skin the color of rich mahogany”
― Laura Childs, Steeped in Evil

“BUNDLED IN A wool sweater, sipping a cup of tea, Theodosia sat on the wide wooden porch, enjoying the warmth of the early-morning sun.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling