2012 Cookbook University set for May 8-9 in Nashville, TN

If you've got a cookbook just stewing inside of you to be born, or if you have a current cookbook that needs a breathe of fresh air in the marketing arena, then this is the place for you!

It's that time of year again when self-publishing authors from all walks of life gather to be informed, enlightened, and encouraged in all things cookbook. You'll network with other like-minded people, along with the staff of Favorite Recipes Press and come away from the conference with ideas brimming over.

This is the 22nd year this annual conference has been held, and the information is updated every year to address current trends and relevant to our current times in all aspects. So come join us and be part of a totally unique learning experience.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrate Mardi Gras With 40% Off Louisana Award Winning Cookbooks!

Award-Winning Louisiana Cookbooks
on sale to celebrate Mardi Gras!

Save 40% off on the following titles:
 

• River Road Recipes - Junior League of Baton Rouge, Inc.
• River Road Recipes II - Junior League of Baton Rouge, Inc.  , Inc., I, Inc.
• River Road Recipes III - Junior League of Baton Rouge, Inc.  
• Roux to Do - Junior League of Greater Covington, Inc.
• Marshes to Mansions - Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.
• The Cotton Country Collection - Junior League of Monroe, Inc.
• Celebrations on the Bayou - Junior League of Monroe, Inc.
• Crescent City Collection - Junior League of New Orleans, Inc.
• Da Cajn Critter - Pamela D. Lyles
• Mardi Gras to Mistletoe - Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc.
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  Enter PROMO CODE MGRA12 when checking out at 
• The Cookbook Marketplaceto receive your discount.
  Offer good February 1-29, 2012.
  Standard shipping fees and taxes apply.

50% Off All Titles - Ho Ho Ho! Annual Holiday Sale

It's That Time Of Year Again! 

For all your festive holiday meals and family gatherings, we've got just what YOU need...cookbooks! And don't forget they make excellent gifts as well - never the wrong size, or color.

For full offer details, check out here !  Order by Dec 15th to insure holiday gift giving.

Bunco Jumble.....Is it candy or salty snack?

Dave’s stories on the Junior League of Tampa CULINARY COLLECTION and how those books all came about are truly amazing. It is inspiring what the leagues do within their communities.

I can’t wait to see their new book, CAPTURE THE COASTS.

In the meantime, let me share with you one of my all time favorite recipes from this collection. It comes from THE LIFE OF THE PARTY, which is so fabulous - 80% of the recipes can be done ahead of time, so you are the Life of the Party!

Bunco Jumble is one of those special treats that you can get totally creative with. It makes great gifts in clear cellophane bags (colors in the mix can match the occasion or season) and it’s the best snack item to serve at any youth event, as I’ve found from personal experience with my own church youth group!



Enjoy….

1 box mini Ritz peanut butter sandwich crackers
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 (12-oz) bag mini pretzel sticks or twists
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cut light corn syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (10-oz) package mini or regular “M&M’s” chocolate candies
Combine the sandwich crackers, peanuts and pretzels in a large roasting pan. Heat the sugar, butter and corn syrup in a sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the vanilla and baking soda. Pour over the cracker mixture, stirring to coat well. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring the mixture every 15 minutes. Remove to waxed paper and the chocolate candies and let cool completely. Break up the mixture into small pieces as necessary.
Yield: handfuls of fun!

You can also use mini cookies, graham cracker bears, popcorn, candy corn, jelly beans, Reese’s pieces, pecans….the combinations are only limited by your own imagination!

Peace….Anne

Culinary Collection Finishes Strong...

 

I have so enjoyed the journey with Dave as he reminisced about all the ladies he worked with from the Junior League of Tampa, as they set out to create a collection of cookbooks. This last book, Capture the Coast, looks to be a very strong finale to the series!

I loved watching their VIDEO of the behind-the-scenes food shots and location setups. I've never attended one of these, but have heard that they are grueling work. From the video it looks like these ladies are having a lot of fun along the way.

So, Kudos to the Junior League of Tampa for improving their community with works and projects which truly impact the neighborhoods where they live. You are all an inspiration!

Peace.....Anne