Published by Donald Jay
Donald Jay writes cozy mystery, adventure, romance, and inspirational stories suitable for all audiences. Don brings to life eclectic and engaging characters who whisk readers off to enchanting places, challenge them with unusual puzzles and cleverly hidden clues, and inspire them to dream.
Formerly a magician, Don is also a woodworker, painter, and toymaker. His wife, Linda, says, “It’s like being married to Santa himself.” He grew up in the snowy winters of the West Virginia mountains and loves the spiritual roots, rich traditions, and festive decorations that spark the magic of Christmas. So, he often sets his stories during the Christmas season.
Don is a Virginia Tech graduate, a former first responder, and a retired hotel executive who now turns his lively imagination to entertaining readers of all ages.
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AnnMarie says:
I was raised Catholic in a Slovak household (my grandparents being first generation Americans). Our main Easter dish was halupki. We ate halupki throughout the year whenever we wanted, but it was a must at Easter. Parboil whole cabbage leaves, fill them with ground beef, garlic, ground coriander, salt and pepper, wrap them up, cover them in tomato sauce, and bake until the beef is cooked, about 30-40 minutes. That’s how my family did it, anyway. I made halupki recently and it was very nostalgic. Reminds me of Nana. ?
Donald Jay says:
Oh, wow. That sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing.