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A WAFFLE LOT OF MURDER is the fourth book in the All-Day Breakfast Café Mysteries by Lena Gregory. I read the first in the series some time ago but somehow the next two books got buried in my to-read pile… simply because “too many books, too little time”. However, when I had the opportunity to read an advance copy of this Halloween-themed cozy, I jumped at the chance. This book is easily read as a standalone and not once did I get lost. There’s enough backstory so I felt I knew the characters without the pacing being slowed down. Ms. Gregory captures the spookiness of the season with creepy descriptions that left me shivering as the protagonist, Gia Morelli, and her bff, Savannah, prepare for the Haunted Town Festival. (Don’t worry, the author adheres to the usual cozy mystery standards so there isn’t any horror.) I truly enjoyed the friendship between Gia and Savannah. They support each other but aren’t afraid to be honest with each other either.

With Gia dating Savannah’s law enforcement cousin, they try to not get involved in finding out who murdered the woman organizing the festival. But things turn personal when an innocent man is attacked after Gia casually questions him about suspicious characters. As owner of the All-Day Breakfast Café, Gia can’t help but have people gossip and/or confide in her about what they knew about the deceased. She finds there were numerous people who aren’t sorry that the victim is no longer around. This brings a large pool of suspects that kept me guessing as Gia follows the clues. My only irritation was how Gia put herself and Savannah in unnecessary danger instead of relying on law enforcement which was readily available. With a suspense-worthy conclusion, this newest release is highly satisfying and lives up to its spooky Halloween theme!

Running her All-day Breakfast Café, Gia serves up mouthwatering dishes. And in keeping with the theme of the title, she serves Pumpkin Spice Waffles to her patrons, and includes the recipe, along with several others, at the back of the book. Since I just received a new waffle iron for my birthday this summer (yes, it was on my “wish list”) I couldn’t wait to try these autumn-themed waffles! These richly spiced waffles had a generous portion of pumpkin added to make them moist. With tons of flavor, not only are these great for breakfast but would make a delicious base for a scoop or two of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for dessert! I would be remiss if I didn’t say a huge thank you to my granddaughter for making this recipe for the blog too!

 

 

Amazon Synopsis

For diner owner Gia Morelli, her seasonal fall menu calls for two main ingredients—maple syrup and murder . . .

While the first hints of autumn grace Boggy Creek, Florida, Gia misses the colorful harvest traditions she left behind in New York. On a scramble to make new fall memories—and promote her irresistible pumpkin spice waffles—things take a dark turn when she gets roped into the Haunted Town Festival, a spooky celebration held on deserted farmlands. The desolate area conjures plenty of eerie vibes at night, but Gia and her best friend, Savannah, are nearly frightened to death upon the discovery of the event organizer’s body buried in the nearby woods. More alarming, the local rumor mill says the woman’s shady dealings may have egged someone into sending her to an early grave. Now, there’s no shortage of creepy clues to feast on as Gia and her pals try to stop a killer with a very scary appetite . . .

 

 

 

 

 

A special thanks to Lena Gregory for providing one lucky winner with a print copy of A WAFFLE LOT OF MURDER. Contest is limited to U.S. residents and ends Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm PST. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)

 

 

 

 

 

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Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice *purchased or homemade
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
*Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions

  1. Preheat waffle iron, and coat top and bottom with non-stick spray.

  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

  3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, eggs, butter, and almond milk until well combined.

  4. Pour wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix together until just combined.

  5. Pour batter into waffle iron, and cook according to waffle iron directions.

  6. Remove from waffle iron.

  7. Serve with butter and maple syrup. For an extra treat, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon over the top.

*Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

  1. Blend all the ingredients together. Store leftovers in an airtight container for the next batch of Pumpkin Spice Waffles.

 

 

 

 

 

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I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

 

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106 thoughts on “Pumpkin Spice Waffles”

  2. I enjoy haunted houses if they are not too intense. But I love Halloween themed cozies! A Waffle Lot of Murder sounds delicious!

  3. I enjoy haunted houses if they are not too intense. But I love Halloween themed cozies! A Waffle Lot of Murder sounds deadly delicious!

  4. I’ve never been to a haunted house. We don’t have any around and farther out it’s pretty much just simple ones for kids. I’d love to do a good haunted house someday.

  6. I’ve never been to a haunted house, but I went on a very active ghost hunt in a haunted hotel. It was awesome!

  7. Omword, NO! Ever since I went through one when I was in grade school, and I thought I was never going to get out, I have stayed away from them! I dont care that all the ghoulishness is fake lol. I just do not like them! I do, however, LOVE pumpkin spiced anything! So those waffles look delicious and I am definitely going to make them! The book sounds like a great read!

  8. I used to. I haven’t been to one in years! The last one I attended was when my son was in college and was in a haunted house. That was15 years ago!!!

  9. Always living in a very small town, I’ve never had the opportunity to visit one. I think it would be fun though. I did once get a chance to visit a haunted mansion in Springfield, MO which was fun.

    Thanks for the recipe for the Pumpkin Spice Waffles. Sounds like a great way to get in the fall frame of mind.

    A WAFFLE LOT OF MURDER by Lena Gregory is on my TBR list and can’t wait for the opportunity to read it. Love this author’s books!

  11. No! No! No! I hate things that sneak up on you. Reading about them is a totally different ball of wax.

  13. I love spooky haunted houses and this recipe for waffles is making me hungry and I just ate. Thanks for your great generosity.

  14. I’ve never visited a spooky haunted house. I’m certain that I would not enjoy visiting one.

  16. I am NOT a haunted house kind of person. Pumpkin patch with apple orchard, hay bales, and freshly made products, I’m there!

    We’re going to try this recipe! I have a Micke Mouse waffle maker and these would be perfect for the upcoming months!

  18. I used to love haunted houses when I was a teen but now there’s no way I’d go in one. This new book sounds great. Love the cover.

  20. Welcome today. Thank you for the recipe. No I have never enjoyed spooky and creepy. I much prefer happy and fun. This book sounds like it will be a fun one. Thanks for the give a way

  21. Oh my! I am not a haunted house kind of girl. Not even the “tame kind”… I have a memory back when I must of been 6 years old.. it feels like it was yesterday. Long story short.. I was walking in the main entrance with my older sister, she was holding my hand (I knew everyone in the building.. I was told the scary was all fake and I had nothing to worry about) .. we stepped on this plank board at the door, it moved and someone grabbed my ankle. That was it. That was all she wrote. I was a screaming lunatic for the rest of the time. My dad carried me to my aunt who was dressed as a witch stirring her brew… Nope didn’t matter. I screamed and cried and to this day I can’t go in to haunted houses. (and my feet have to be covered under a sheet not hanging off my bed for fear something or one will grab them) ??? I think I shared too much about me LoL ?

  29. Thank you so much for having me, Kim, and for sharing the release of A Waffle Lot of Murder! And thank you for such a lovely review. I’m so happy you enjoyed the story (and the waffles!).

  33. I love haunted houses. I haven’t been to one in years, but I had so much fun when I went in the past!

  35. I like REAL haunted houses, as in old creepy houses but I’m not into those Bane kind of places. Those are too scary! I do love your books and haven’t started this series yet!

  37. I like haunted house, but I haven’t been to one in a long time. I like them as long as they aren’t too scary. Thank you for sharing the pumpkin spice waffles recipe, they sound very good.

  39. Haunted houses are not a favorite of mine! I am more like It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown at Halloween! ??
    These waffles sound yummy! Thank you!

  40. I’ve never been a fan of haunted house. I don’t like things jumping out at me or anything scary.

  45. I used to live in a real haunted house so I don’t really know I would say that I enjoy them. We had a few ghostly encounters and thankfully we were only there for a year.

  47. Thank you for the giveaway! It’s been a very long time since I’ve visited a spooky haunted house but I must say that I’ve never been a big fan.

  62. Halloween haunted houses can be fun when well put together and just scary enough. I enjoy reading Halloween themed cozies better though. Thanks for the chance!

  66. I enjoy old homes that appear normal but have a haunted side! I dont like the made up Haunted Houses as they are too bloody most often.

  68. It’s been years since I was in a Halloween haunted house. Not really a fan.. Definitely not a fan of the horror spooky house, but a fun one . Maybe.

  70. Yes. I used to go to Haunted houses a lot when I was younger and when my son was young but I haven’t been in years. Love scary movies also. Thanks for the chance.

  71. I haven’t been to many spooky houses.
    I don’t think I really enjoyed the experience.
    Would not look forward to going to one now.
    Love the play on words for the title of the
    book. thanks.
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