Press Releases from The Lisa Ekus Group

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nationally acclaimed cookbook authors to visit Western Massachusetts for The Lisa Ekus Group Annual "In Good Company" Author Retreat in mid-October.

Ralph Brennan's NEW ORLEANS SEAFOOD COOKBOOK brings Gulf traditions and flavors to home cooks everywhere to awaken holiday spirit. Spice it up!

This year, a groundbreaking new book points home cooks in the right direction: THE SCIENCE OF GOOD FOOD by David Joachim and Andrew Schloss with A. Philip Handel, Ph.D., is the ultimate GPS for your kitchen, with delicious recipes designed to teach useful techniques and answer culinary questions.

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Wed, 1 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

September 26, 2008

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

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

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

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.

September 19, 2008

Take a look at these fabulous websites!

www.Flarvorista.com Kitchen tips and recipes from Kim Mayone and colleague, Barr Hogen
www.FoodJobsBook.com Information about Irena Chalmers' latest book, FOOD JOBS, and her blog with career advice and discussion with readers
www.diflWeddings.com Great wedding planning guide online from caterer, planner, food stylist and author Denise Vivaldo, whose latest book DO IT FOR LESS! WEDDINGS comes to stores this fall
alfrescofoodandlifestyle.blogspot.com New blog from culinary author and instructor Judith Fertig, Fresh ideas for food and lifestyle

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