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| July 23, 2009 |
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Braiden Rex Johnson has us convinced that wine cocktails don't deserve the bad reputation they sometimes get. Read her take on wine cocktails here and be sure to try the great recipe from AJ Rathbun.
Carol Fenster's gluten-free expertise is put to good use in a Rice 101 primer. Read it here.
Nancie McDermott has a tasty and creative recipe for pineapple upside down cupcakes in the August issue of FamilyFun Magazine. Get your copy here.
You've probably been told to eat your greens before, but what about your purples? Read Julie Biuso's great beet recipes here.
Virginia Willis just wrote a great blog post about the soon-to-be-released film Julie & Julia. Read her post (and all the comments) here. |
| June 8, 2009 |
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Check out Virginia Willis cooking on Atlanta television here.
Cookstr is a great new site that offers recipes from established chefs and authors. We were very happy to see this delectable Tiffany Collins recipe on the site!
If you're looking for the perfect cake to celebrate with, then try this one. It's a Nancie McDermott recipe featured on an awesome blog by Saveur Editor and Vietnamese food expert Andrea Nguyen.
Cookthink quickly became one of our favorite ways to search for recipes, but the blog has a lot to offer, too. We're especially fond of the Cookthink Questionnaire. See Julie Biuso's here. |
| May 28, 2009 |
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Tiffany Collins has a booksigning on May 30, 2009 at 10amCST in San Antonio, TX at the HEB Grocery Store. If you can't make it, be sure to pick up a copy of 200 BEST PANINI RECIPES and try the sandwiches at home!
Barbara Beery was on a media tour in Canada, where she made an appearance in Toronto for Mother's Day. Watch her whip up delightful homemade spa treats here.
A mouth-watering recipe for sticky rice with mango from Nancie McDermott appeared in the Los Angeles Times. See the enticing picture and recipe here.
Looking for a way to spice up your summer? Try one of Bill Collins summer classes at the Different Drummer's Kitchen in Northampton, MA. This one, featuring fresh local produce, is particularly tempting! |
| May 12, 2009 |
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Lisa is on Twitter and Facebook! Stay up-to-date with the latest Lisa Ekus news here and here! |
| May 11, 2009 |
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May is National Celiac Awareness Month. Carol Fenster, author of 1,000 GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES, is an expert on the subject: "There is no vaccine, pill, or surgery for this condition; the only treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet." Read more about Celiac Disease and Carol's book here.
Nancie McDermott just launched her blog! Get great tips for cultivating lemongrass on your windowsill here. |
| May 4, 2009 |
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Carol Fenster's eighth cookbook, 1,000 GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES (Wiley, 2008), won gold in the Living Now Awards Cooking/Nutrition category! Read more about the awards here.
Braiden Rex-Johnson is devising wine pairings for a Northwest dinner at the 17th annual Montana State University Food & Wine Festival. Chef Kevin Davis of Steelhead Diner in the Pike Place Market, along with Montana chef David Maplethorpe will cook up a six-course Pacific Northwest dinner. The dinner takes place on Tuesday, May 12, at 6 p.m., and costs $150 per person. More info here.
WINEWISE: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING, SELECTING, AND ENJOYING WINE has won the 2009 Georges DuBoeuf Wine Book of the year award! Read more about the award here. |
| May 1, 2009 |
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Braiden Rex Johnson had a delightful article in the Seattle Times Pacific Northwest Magazine about the creative ways Seattle chefs have been using eggs. Read the full article here.
We are also proud to announce that Braiden is the first ever recipient of fellowships for both food and wine writing at the Symposium for Professional Food Writers at Greenbrier and the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers at Meadowood. |
| April 28, 2009 |
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Join Lisa and friends on May 7, 2009 for a Northern and Southern feast in support of the Food Bank of Western Mass. More info here. |
| September 26, 2008 |
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A wonderful article in yesterday's Philadelphia Inquirer, featuring Marc Vetri, chef-owner of award-winning Vetri and Osteria restaurants. Marc, his business partner, sommelier Jeff Benjamin, and David Joachim are the authors of IL VIAGGIO DI VETRI: A CULINARY JOURNEY (Ten Speed Press, October 2008). Read the full article here. |
| September 23, 2008 |
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And, drumroll … we are thrilled to introduce Sunday Dinners, a collaboration between Andy Schloss and Cookthink.com, showcasing Cookthink recipes combined with Andy's smart tips for preparing delicious, quick meals and sprucing up "planned-overs." Read Andy's Sunday Dinner postings here.
Andy's cookbooks include MASTERING THE GRILL, 2500 RECIPES, THE ART OF THE SLOW COOKER, and THE SCIENCE OF GOOD FOOD. He teaches cooking around the county and is regularly featured in national media.
Cookthink.com is not your average food website or blog. With a uniquely searchable database of great recipes, writing and dishes from celebrated and new culinary voices, and pithy food info, Cookthink.com certainly is for cooking and for thinking. |
| September 22, 2008 |
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KitchenAid is presenting a "Cook for the Cure" purchase program with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. ... Simply put, purchase pink kitchen tools such as stand mixers, aprons, and spoons, from KitchenAid and a donation is generated towards the effort to end breast cancer.
More info here. And, should you want a great resource for stand mixer recipes, check out THE MIXER BIBLE, SECOND EDITION by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds.
On another charitable note, Laurey Masterton (author, restaurateur) is biking across the United States to raise money for awareness and early detection of ovarian cancer. Visit her blog at www.laureybikes.blogspot.com and please make a donation to: Jubilee! (Attn: Laurey Bikes) 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Go Laurey!!!! |
| September 22, 2008 |
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It's a week for lists of links… here are some wonderful news items, well worth a read.
- Braiden Rex-Johnson, author of PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINING & DINING, on Andrew Zimmern's Kitchen Table website. Read the interview here.
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution profiles Virginia Willis, author of BON APPETTIT Y'ALL, and writes that she is "poised to become next celebrity chef." Read the full article here.
- Leslie Cerier will be teaching many cooking classes this fall, with themes from eating for healthy bones to a demonstration at the Garlic & Arts festival. Visit her website for her calendar of events, here.
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| September 19, 2008 |
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Take a look at these fabulous websites!
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| September 4, 2008 |
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In the mood for a delicious steak tonight? Check out Sandra Gutierrez's recipe for Steak, Latin Style in Relish. |
| September 4, 2008 |
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Latin American cuisine is fresh, vibrant, diverse, and steeped in fascinating history. Veteran writer, recipe developer, teacher and culinary historian Maria Baez Kijac shares her expertise in Latin American culture and foods in her new blog. |
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August 19, 2008 |
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Denise Vivaldo shares her wit and wisdom about food styling on ReMARKable Palate, a production of The Culinary Media Network. Listen in. |
| August 19, 2008 |
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Judith Fertig has created a great new blog with fresh ideas for food and lifestyle. Check it out! |
| August 14, 2008 |
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Read a lively profile about Nava Atlas and her work as both a cookbook author and artist in her alumni magazine. Check out the article from the University of Michigan School of Art & Design here. |
| August 14, 2008 |
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Virginia Willis, professional chef, producer, and author of BON APPETIT Y'ALL, loves a good challenge. See her latest "Dinner Dare" here. |
| August 12, 2008 |
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Author and educator Cricket Azima appears on the Food Network to showcase her kid-friendly recipes. Her latest book is Everybody Eats Lunch, a global journey across school-day lunches. See Cricket's Food Network videos here. |
| August 9, 2008 |
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David and I enjoyed a bit of summer this weekend in the Berkshires, and had brunch at a new place in Great Barrington, Cafe Adam — loved it. All my best to everyone, Lisa |
| August 8, 2008 |
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Entries are now being accepted for the 2009 IACP Cookbook Awards. Enter your book in one of 13 categories, including "First Book: The Julia Child Award," and "Food Photography & Styling."
Visit www.iacp.com for more information. |
| August 7, 2008 |
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Enjoy these new articles by cookbook authors Kimberly Mayone and Kitty Brohier. One on blueberries, here, and the other, a recipe for Whoopie Pies, here. |
| August 6, 2008 |
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Nava Atlas, author of Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons, among other books, been nominated for a 2008 Veggie Award, the world's largest survey of vegetarian people, products, and places sponsored by VegNews magazine. This year, 30,000 readers are expected to cast their vote. Nava has been nominated in the Favorite Veg Cookbook Author category. |
| August 5, 2008 |
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Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss, authors of The Story of Tea, proudly announce the launch of their new website www.TeaTrekker.com and companion Tea Trekker's blog. Both the website and blog offer a global perspective on tea and tea culture and will feature the voices of many active colleagues in the tea industry around the world.
On Monday, August 18th from noon to 2 pm, Bob Heiss once again volunteers his taste-buds for a delicious sampling of tomatoes of all sizes and stripes submitted by the best growers in the Commonwealth, part of Massachusetts Farmer's Market Week. |
| August 1, 2008 |
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200 Best Panini Recipes by Tiffany Collins receives blog coverage at Il Poggio Secco. Read the review here. |
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July 22, 2008 |
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Check out Arugula (chef/owner Christiane Gehami) in West Hartford, CT for lunch or dinner. Lisa met a client there for lunch recently and came back with an excellent review. |
| July 20, 2008 |
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Advance notice: Virginia Willis, author of BON APPETIT Y'ALL, will be signing books at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, New Orleans, from 5 to 6 pm on September 20th. |
| July 18, 2008 |
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Diane Morgan, most recently author of GRILL EVERY DAY, has been busy. Check out her lead article in FOODday, The Oregonian, here.
August 5 – 10th Diane will be teaching recipes and tips from GRILL EVERY DAY at Central Market Cooking Schools in Texas.
August 29th she will speak about wild salmon policy at Slow Food Nation in San Francisco. Diane is the author of SALMON: A Cookbook.
More information is available at www.DianeMorganCooks.com. |
| July 10, 2008 |
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BON APPETIT Y'ALL by Virginia Willis was featured on Epicurious.com. Check out the article here. |
| July 1, 2008 |
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Also, while in Chicago, Lisa stopped by HotChocolate, the restaurant and dessert bar of Mindy Segal, nominated for "Outstanding Pastry Chef" by the James Beard Foundation in 2007 and 2008. What's not to like about a restaurant named for a chocolate drink? Great cheese selection, wine list, and beer selection, not to mention the pastries. |
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June 24, 2008 |
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Last night Lisa and David attended a wonderful dinner in honor of client Amelia Saltsman and hosted by Chicagourmets at One SixtyBlue in Chicago. Great food and great people—a true celebration of Amelia's book, THE SANTA MONICA FARMERS' MARKET COOKBOOK |
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June 15, 2008 |
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Hot tip for your British Columbia culinary vacation: Fairburn Farm, Culinary Retreat and Guesthouse, an agrotourism site in the Cowichan Valley. www.FairburnFarm.bc.ca |
| June 9, 2008 |
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Yesterday, Anne Willan's latest book, THE COUNTRY COOKING OF FRANCE won two awards from the esteemed James Beard Foundation: Best International Cookbook of the Year and Best Cookbook Photography of 2008!!! See the full list of nominees and winners here. |
| June 5, 2008 |
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Check out our new website feature — the Tip of the Day from Lisa and Team. Just roll your mouse over the Tip of the Day in the menu to the left of this post! And, then, check back tomorrow for a new gem. |
| June 3, 2008 |
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Lisa loves to eat in NYC. You will, too, at her recent favorite city spots:
- Momofuku — Ssam Bar
- Cafe Mogador — Turkish
- Blue Ribbon on Downing Street —Bakery & Cafe
- Sammy's Noodle Shop & Grill -— Asian
- Sammy's (no relation to above) Roumanian Steak House — Jewish
- Gradisca Vino e Cucina
- Aburiya Kinnosuke — Japanese
- Tocqueville Restaurant
- Northwest — An American Bistro
- Nyonya — Malaysian Cuisine
- Tisserie — Bakery, Pastry, Catering
- Arte Cafe
- Vice Versa — Italian
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| May 30, 2008 |
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National Public Radio's Ten Cookbooks for Summer includes these two refreshing titles from our clients:
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| May 30, 2008 |
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Jackie Shen, executive chef at Red Light, receives a Good Eating Award from the Chicago Tribune for her commitment to the Chicago food scene and generous charity work. |
| May 23, 2008 |
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Last night's Vietnamese extravaganza at Lisa and David's was a resounding success. While blessed with delicious food and extraordinary company, we raised nearly seven thousand dollars!! Kudos to us all for making this substantial donation to PeaceTrees Vietnam for their ongoing projects, as they explore the possibility of constructing a playground in PeaceTrees Friendship Village, Quang Tri Province. Each and every one of you has made a meaningful gift to the people of Vietnam. It was a delight to celebrate with you and know that we are all holding a common vision.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Lisa and Jerilyn Brusseau (of PeaceTrees) |
| May 21, 2008 |
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Three TLEG clients' books were reviewed in this San Francisco Chronicle Cook Book round-up!
- BBQ BASH by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig (Harvard Common Press; April 2008)
- SIZZLE by Julie Biuso (Julie Biuso Publications; April 2008)
- GRILL EVERY DAY by Diane Morgan (Chronicle Books; April 2008)
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| May 9, 2008 |
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Congratulations to Virginia, Linda, and Barbara on their recent television appearances! See the segments here:
- Virginia Willis on Martha Stewart
- Linda Mason Hunter on Iowa Public Television
- Barbara Beery on The Today Show
Wonderfully done, ladies! |
| May 5, 2008 |
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A few Seattle and Portland favorites from Lisa:
- Saint Cupcake --Portland
- Pok Pok -- Portland
- Blackbird Bakery -- Bainbridge Island, WA
- Azuma Gallery -- Seattle
- Phnom Penh Noodle House -- Seattle
- Dry Soda Co. -- based in Seattle
- Theo Chocolate -- Seattle
- Flying Fish -- Seattle
- ***The Meadow: Salt, Chocolate, Flowers, Wine --Portland
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