In this very special episode, the sisters welcome author and coach, Liz Bullard!  Liz has written many books, some mystery/thriller and some fantasy.  She has books for everyone! She currently has a Kickstarter Campaign and can use our support.
  Liz and Karen bake up an exceptional recipe sent in by Luke of Howdy Beans podcast.  Check out Luke's podcast at www.youtube.com/@TheHowdyBeansPodcast [http://www.youtube.com/@TheHowdyBeansPodcast] or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-howdy-beans-podcast/id1781351772
  The Millionaire's Shortbread recipe was based on this recipe, but of course was tweaked a little to Karen's taste. https://scottishscran.com/easy-millionaires-shortbread-recipe/
This shortbread is so delicious and easy to make.  Don't sleep on this yummy treat! For an extra kick, sprinkle some flake salt on top.
  Anne unpacks the murder of Greg Rice by his estranged girlfriend, Meaghan Jackson.  How did Meaghan rope in the Deputy Coroner of Horry County, SC, to help her cover it up? Anne followed the trial closely on CourtTV so she came with the details!
  To find Liz - please follow any and all of the following links:

Website: Lizbullardwrites.com
Links to books http://lizbullardwrites.com/linktree
Kickstarter running until June 30th : http://kickstarter.com/projects/lizbullardwrites/chasing-nightmares-special-edition-hardcover

Please check out Liz's Kickstarter campaign so she can fund an audiobook for one of her trilogy books.  Show her how the Sugar Coated Army supports indie authors like us.

Indie Podcast spotlights:
Howdy Beans - https://www.youtube.com/@TheHowdyBeansPodcast
Gaming Views - https://www.youtube.com/@GamingViewsPod

Email us to order Killa Vanilla or just to say Hi! murder.sugarcoated@gmail.com

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The Victimology of Gregory Rice and a recipe for Millionaire Shortbread

It's Anne's turn in the kitchen and she does not disappoint! She bakes us some delicious Cinnamon Roll Cruffins (https://iambaker.net/cinnamon-roll-cruffins/#wprm-recipe-container-177616). The sisters discuss their fossil hunting adventure with Capt. Ashby from Charleston Fossil Adventures. Follow him on Instagram or go to his website (chsfossiladventures.com) and book a trip today!! Karen takes us on a deep dive of the Menendez Brothers, Lyle and Eric. From the first trial to the second trial and life behind bars. Plus, there's wine! Plenty of wine!! #killavanilla #menendezbrothers #truecrimecommunity #cinnamoroll Follow us on all social media - Facebook, Instagram, X

A Deep Dive into the Menendez Brothers and a Recipe for Cinnamon Roll Cruffins

The sisters are finally successful at recording the episode with actual sound!  Karen tries out a recipe for Low Sugar Sweet Potato Bread and it turns out fluffy and nutty with warm spices.  It would make a delicious breakfast bread!  She found the recipe in a Better Homes and Garden magazine (Cut the Sugar issue) and then tweaked it to make it her own.  Of course she used Killa Vanilla!
Anne unpacks the victimology of Samantha Burns and Alice Donovan and how a political decision made years later affects their families and community.

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The ABCs of Evildoers and a Recipe for Low Sugar Sweet Potato Bread

Karen performs for Anne. Anne pours strong drinks. Karen and Anne get tipsy. Anne bakes up delicious Chocolate Bourbon Mini Bundt Cakes. We got too tipsy and forgot to taste them during the episode. Karen tells the harrowing tale of a double homicide of two ladies who were living their lives and working their jobs. This story will make your blood boil! The ladies start the episode off with a Happy Birthday to Anne shot of #screwballpeanutbutterwhiskey and follow up with smooth and daring #YellowstoneBourbon. (Looking for sponsors!) We also reveal our podcast has been named number 10 on Feedspot's Top 35 Comedy True Crime Podcasts on the Web! Check it out here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/comedy_true_crime_podcasts/

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Recipe for Mini Chocolate Bourbon Bundts and the flipping of a Death Row sentence

Welcome to our 150th episode!!! It's Karen's turn to bake this week and she doesn't disappoint. She shares the recipe for a festive green Pistachio Pound Cake with Cherry Glaze. First, Karen unpacks the details of the betrayal and murder of Brittney Gregory. Next, Anne presents the case of how the case of Heather Saul brings down a monster lurking in the shadows.
For the full recipe, email us at murder.sugarcoated@gmail.com

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#pistachiocake #festivebaking #holidaybaking #killavanilla #ifyoukillpeoplewewilltalkaboutyou

Recipe for Pistachio Pound Cake with Cherry Glaze and the cases of Brittney Gregory and Heather Saul

It's our first full video episode! Anne shares her recipe for freshly baked Brown Butter Sugar Cookies. They turned out so yummy! Karen narrates the story of how a psychic in Ohio solved a mystery unraveling in Arizona. This is the case of Stacy Hendrickson. Next, Anne covers the tragic case of Priscilla Gustafson.

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Doink Doink Doink - Sugar Cookies!

In this episode, the ovens are off because it is way too hot to cook right now in the Lowcountry!
First, Anne Varner unpacks the case of Gayle McCaffrey, who went missing under suspicious circumstances. Listen to see if Gayle ever got the justice she needs.
Next, Karen discusses the tragic story of how Kendy Howard lost her life.

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Rewatch Recap
with Dustin
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The Murders of McCaffrey and Howard

In this new episode, Anne conquers one of her bucket list recipe challenges - Baked Alaska. This one has a chocolatey brownie bottom, topped with creamy mint chip ice cream and sealed under a dome of Swiss Buttercream Meringue. So Delicious! Karen walks the listeners down a murderous path that ends up with a young man from a hit reality series shot dead on the steps of a complex in St. Louis, Missouri.

#brownie #recipeshare #bakedalaska #bakingbucketlist #mintchip #swissmeringue

The Killing of Andre` Montgomery and a Baked Alaska recipe

Michael Colucci, a Summerville SC jeweler, stands accused of the 2015 murder of his wife, Sara Lynn Moore-Colucci. The original trial ended in a hung jury. Now, after over five years, Colucci is facing a retrial, scheduled to begin on May 13. In this episode, Anne reviews the mysterious death of Sara Lynn and the first murder trial. Karen bakes up some deliciously special Blondies. This recipe comes from Karen's best friend from college, Beth, who became known for these scrumptious treats. The recipe came from "Tea Time at the Masters" cookbook.

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The mysterious death of Sara Colucci and her husband's retrial and Beth's Best Blondies

Karen covers the case of the Disappearance and Murder of little Justin Lee Turner from Moncks Corner, SC. In celebration of Karen's birthday, Anne bakes scrumptious Meyer Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Rum Glaze.

 

#recipeswap #missingchild #justinleeturner #delayedjustice

Delayed Justice for Justin Lee Turner and a recipe for Meyer Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Rum Glaze

Two sisters discussing true crime murders while baking in the kitchen and sharing recipes in a True Crime Comedy Improv podcast.

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