Simply Delicious Living®

The Simply Delicious Living® Podcast Author Talk Sacred Pens is hosted by award-winning author, screenwriter, producer, and lifestyle host Maryann Ridini Spencer. On the show, Maryann speaks with bestselling authors who help to transform lives with their faith-filled writings focusing on sacred values—Faith, Family, Freedom, Love, Healing, and Forgiveness. In this epiosde, Lori Raupe, a renowned speaker, business and life coach, mentor, trainer, and winner of the Woman of Distinction Award for her work with women, young adults, and children. Lori also happens to be a mother who lost her daughter in a tragic accident and has metamorphosed her grief, […]

I’m not a big cake or sweet-eater, but two of my favorite things are muffins and breads made without refined sugar using pureed fruits, spices, and other healthy ingredients. My recipe for APPLESAUCE BREAD is fantastic for breakfast or a late-afternoon snack, served with coffee or tea. Serve it by itself or with a bit of honey, peanut butter, or butter.

“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. The program is known for showcasing powerful narratives that inspire and connect with audiences of every generation. Christlit’s mission is to help authors get their titles into the hands of more people by providing them with a stamp of approval that they can use to build trust, credibility and increase interest. By highlighting award-winning Christian titles, Christlit is helping to […]

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 especially love to find yummy combinations of vegetables, herbs and spices, and other ingredients. My Artichoke and Portobello Mushroom pasta is simply deliziosa!

In this episode, guest Dr. Susie Mierzwik, bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, discusses her book, Sow in Tears Reap in Joy, A Transformational Memoir and shares her personal experiences and offers valuable insights into breaking unhealthy communication patterns to lead a more fulfilling and joyous life. Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy. (Psalm 126:5) Find out more about Dr. Susie Mierzwik at https://susiemierzwik.com. The Simply Delicious Living Podcast Author Talk Sacred Pens is hosted by award-winning author, screenwriter, producer, and lifestyle host Maryann Ridini Spencer. On the show, Maryann speaks with bestselling authors who help […]

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 the Lowe’s Hollywood Hotel, 1755 Highland Avenue in Los Angeles, CA. Over 400 people attended the event, which celebrates the world’s most impactful authors. Maryann’s novel, Once Upon a Cove Christmas, the second book in the Lavender Hill Cove novel series, was recently honored as a 2025 International Impact Book Award winner in the Christian Fiction category earlier this year. […]

Spending time in Kauai and the Hawaiian Islands while writing my Kate Grace novels, I came up with the idea for The Plumeria Café, which my character Kate frequents. My Mango Coconut Muffins are inspired by the Islands and “Living Aloha.” They’re made with some wonderful ingredients we associate with Hawaii – mango, coconut, and macadamia nuts.

For lunch or dinner, I enjoy eating my vegetables as a side or in my salad. Recently, I dined out with a friend and ordered a lunch bowl that was filled with lots of delicious vegetables alongside organic grains.  It got me thinking about creating healthy veggie bowls to have at home. What’s great about a healthy veggie bowl is that you can include whatever veggies you like, whether they be grilled, roasted, or raw, and make the ingredients ahead of time to enjoy for several days.  I also enjoy mixing in nuts and grains high in protein, like farro […]