I’m pleased to be participating in the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour spotlighting Wine and Whispers: A Cozy Mystery (Sophie Brooks Mysteries) and sharing the recipe for Rustic Vineyard Grape and Rosemary Flatbread today! Scroll down for a chance to win a copy of this new release too.

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What it’s about:

In the heart of wine country, secrets run as deep as the vines.

Sophie Brooks, a food blogger and digital nomad, heads to Sonoma’s wine country to explore its
famous vineyards. But when a mysterious disappearance shatters the idyllic landscape, Sophie
must uncover the truth hidden among the whispers and the wine.
Food blogger and digital nomad Sophie Brooks is on her first stop in Sonoma, California, where
the wine flows as freely as the secrets. Eager to showcase the region’s farm-to-table dining
scene, Sophie is ready to indulge in the local wines and meet the passionate people behind them.
But when one of the vineyard’s owners goes missing, the peaceful countryside takes a dark turn.
As whispers of betrayal and old grudges swirl through the vines, Sophie finds herself caught in
the middle of a mystery that threatens to unravel the very fabric of this picturesque wine country.
With her sharp instincts and a love for uncovering the truth, Sophie must navigate the delicate
balance between tasting fine wines and untangling deadly secrets.
Can she solve the mystery before the whispers turn into something more dangerous?

A special thanks to Daisy Landish for providing one winner with a print copy of WINE & WHISPERS. Contest ends January 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST and is open internationally. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below to enter. Contest is administered by Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour and the winner will be announced on this page and notified by email (so check your spam folder!)

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Rustic Vineyard Grape & Rosemary Flatbread

By Sophie Brooks @thewanderingfork

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the topping:

• 1-1/2 cups seedless red or black grapes, halved
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
• 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese or grated Parmesan, optional

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Slowly add the warm water and olive oil, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a baking stone or sheet in the oven to heat.

Shape the Dough

1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rustic oval or rectangle, about ½ inch thick. Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven.

Add the Toppings

1. Brush the dough generously with olive oil. Arrange the halved grapes evenly across the surface, pressing them gently into the dough. Sprinkle the rosemary leaves and flaky sea salt over the top. If using cheese, scatter it lightly over the flatbread.

Bake the Flatbread

1. Transfer the flatbread (with the parchment paper) to the preheated baking stone or sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the grapes are slightly blistered.

Serve Warm

1. Remove the flatbread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Slice into pieces and serve as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.

Wine Pairing

1. This flatbread pairs beautifully with a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.
2. A buttery Chardonnay enhances the sweetness of the grapes and the earthiness of the rosemary while complementing the richness of the olive oil and goat cheese. Look for a lightly oaked Chardonnay for a balanced pairing.
3. A crisp Sauvignon Blanc offers a refreshing contrast to the savory and sweet notes, with citrus and herbal undertones that echo the rosemary and flaky sea salt.
4. If you prefer red wine, try a Pinot Noir, whose light body and fruity notes harmonize wonderfully with the grapes.

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About Daisy Landish:

Daisy Landish is a sweet romance and cozy mystery author, whose clean and sweet stories have
tugged at readers’ heartstrings around the world. When she’s not writing love stories, Daisy
spends her time reading, hiking at dawn, and riding into the sunset on her horse, Rosebud.

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