Once Upon a Cove Christmas honored with a 2025 Christlit Book Award
"Once Upon a Cove Christmas" by Maryann Ridini Spencer has been honored with a 2025 Christlit Book Award. This prestigious international award is dedicated to acknowledging and honoring remarkable authors who skillfully integrate themes of faith into their literary creations.
Artichoke and Portobello Mushroom Pasta
One of my favorite things to do is create delicious recipes with fresh and natural ingredients. Being part Italian, I naturally love pasta – with a red sauce, maybe with some lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, and I
Maryann Ridini Spencer wins “Author of the Year” for Christian Fiction
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Author, Screenwriter, and Producer Maryann Ridini Spencer won "Author of the Year" in the category of Christian Fiction at the 2025 International Impact Book Awards Black Tie Gala, which took place at 7:00 pm at
Lemon Artichoke and Nut Pasta
One of my favorite go-to pastas is this Lemon Artichoke and Nut Pasta. It's packed with flavor, texture, and nutrition. Make it in under 30 minutes, and it's great hot or cold. Serve it as a main course or as
Eat Your Veggies Coloring Book for Kids!
I'm excited to announce a book I put together (keeping with the Simply Delicious Living brand!). It's a children's coloring book for ages 1-5 entitled EAT YOUR VEGGIES! It teaches kids about vegetables, where they come from, and how they
Once Upon a Cove Christmas wins 2025 American Legacy Book Award
Maryann Ridini Spencer's novel, Once Upon a Cove Christmas, a mystery and a heartwarming tale of love, faith, and family, set in a small coastal town, has won the 2025 American Legacy Book Award for Holiday Fiction and received a
My TOP 5 Reads
Screenshot What are my TOP 5 favorite fiction reads to date and WHY? I’ve been an avid reader and a professional writer my entire life—from writing for newspapers, magazines, and television to developing, producing, and writing award-winning projects for TV and film
Simply Fajitas
Would you like to make a delicious, nutritious, easy-to-make meal in under 30 minutes? My Simply Fajitas deliver on taste and nutritional value! Make them with chicken, beef, fish, Vegan or Vegetarian! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwA39shFnEw Simply Fajitas 4 Ezekiel Sprouted Whole Grain Tortillas 1 onion,
Seamless Journeys: Planning Accessible Travel in the Digital Nomad Life
Embracing the digital nomad lifestyle allows you to seamlessly integrate work with travel, even when faced with unique challenges such as disabilities or temporary limitations due to injuries, falls, or medical recoveries like hip or knee replacements. By leveraging assistive
Avocado Toast with Greens & Balsamic Glaze
AVOCADO TOAST WITH GREENS & BALSAMIC GLAZE—Avocados are simply delicious and nutritious. Avocados are a powerhouse of nutrition— high in fiber, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and they promote heart and skin health. Research shows they also contribute to