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I couldn’t reveal much about the book until now but I have been given permission to post the cover so here you go, at last!
Of course I can’t post the contents but at least now you know what it’s about.
I hope you like!!
It can be pre-ordered on Amazon
I do want to thank everyone for the many encouragements and lovely comments I received while working on the book and I hope to get to meet many of you when I go on book signing tours in the spring.
These days, we’re all about budget dining. And with the economy being what it is, a great dining deal is an even bigger cause for celebration. So I’ve come up with a couple of ways to help you scrimp on cash–but not on flavor.
Happy hours. Everyone loves happy hour–it’s a great way to unwind after work. But it’s also a fantastic way to grab great-quality food and drinks at a low price. Many restaurants offer happy hour; one I’m loving right now is Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar’s new “5 for 6 ‘till 7” promotion. You can choose from 5 mixed drinks, 5 glasses of wine and 5 appetizers, and everything costs just $6 until 7 p.m. Best of all? The happy hour runs Monday through Friday, so if you’re jonesing for a martini on Sunday night, just head on over. (Be sure to try the calamari and the crab cakes while you’re at it.)
The other day, in true Carrie Bradshaw (foodie) style, I had a thought: I couldn’t help but wonder–why are doughnuts the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee? And what makes the perfect doughnut? As I waited for my coffee to percolate, I started pondering the options.
Now, I consider myself a coffee elitist. I am very picky about my coffee (see more on that subject in previous blog) And as far as pairing pastries with my coffee goes, I’m discovering that there’s a sort of doughnut loyalty. Some people swear by Dunkin’ Donuts, others by Krispy Kreme, still others by Publix Bakery. Buddha Belly Doughnuts, which just opened in Sarasota, is gaining a following as well; their doughnuts are homemade and organic in shape; large but not overwhelming, doughy but not dense.
So, check this out- I recently heard of a local restaurant in the town that I live in decided to only serve bottled water. Now, this is not exactly a fine dining joint- although the veal parm and lasagna is pretty great. It seems the owners decided they were sick of the diners that drank water with lemon. Apparently no one told them that being an H2o drinker at a high end pizzeria does not make someone a cheapskate or a shyster. I myself am prone to drink ice water with lemon on the odd days that I am not reviewing a restaurant or entertaining as a fine food and wine consultant. Besides, with the news of Pepsi using glorified tap water for their bottled water brand, I find it a little cruel.