A Giveaway with a Latin Twist!

Spring is finally in the air, and warm weather means cool drinks. We are very excited that Latin Twist, our first ever cocktail book, is available for pre-order! Latin Twist: Traditional & Modern Cocktails was written by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack (who co-authored our delicious Mexican cookbook Muy Bueno) and Vianney Rodriguez of the Sweet Life blog. It explores the national drinks of 18 Latin American countries and Spain, from beloved classics like the Mojito and Sangria to exotic specialties like Passion Fruit Caipirinha and Rosa de Jamaica Cooler.

As a thank you for preordering Latin Twist, you'll be entered to win a prize pack filled with goodies perfect for your next event! We'll also send you a special "sneak peek" including four recipes to keep your thirst quenched and your taste buds refreshed until your beautiful hard copy of Latin Twist arrives! The prize pack includes:

• Le Creuset 8-Quart Stock Pot in your choice of color
• Princess House Beverage Dispenser with Stand
• Plus Matching Set of 8 Footed Glasses

Fill the infuser center with ice or colorful fresh fruit.

A Le Creuset stock pot can be used for hot punches and homemade infusions.

Preorder Latin Twist on Amazon.com before midnight March 22nd. If the price drops between now and publication, you'll receive the lowest price. Save your order number to enter the giveaway.

Already ordered? Enter the giveaway!

Salud!

SPICES & SEASONS Blog Cookoff, Week #3

It's finally here--week #3, giveaway week! We know you've been itching for a chance to get your hands on your very own copy of SPICES & SEASONS. Now you have 7 ways to win!

See each blog for details on how to enter, and don't forget to do the extra entries! Best of luck and happy cooking.

1. Susan,  The Wimpy Vegetarian

2. Helene, La Cuisine d'Helene  

3. Joi,  Get Cooking   

4. Susan,  Create Amazing Meals

5. Laura,  The Spiced Life

6. Felice,  All That's Left Are the Crumbs

7. Trish,  In Fine Balance

You can find all the recipes in one place if you follow our Pinterest board! You can find more information about Rinku Bhattacharya on her blog cookinginwestchester.com, and see our Facebook page for her event schedule in the Hudson Valley area.

If you missed last week (week #2), each blogger picked a recipe to try. Such a great selection!


1. Well-Seasoned Potato and Mint Salad

2. Stir-fried Asparagus with Garlic and Sesame Seeds  

3. Shrimp in a Mango Basil Sauce

4. Pasta with Spice-Infused Ground Lamb and Green Peas 

5. Fresh Ginger Apple Chai Cake

6. Zucchini, Lemon Thyme and Onion Flatbreads

In week # 1, the bloggers all tried an Indian restaurant staple: Classic Green Mint Chutney. See post...

SPICES & SEASONS Blog Cook-Off, Week 2

You could win a copy!

We're continuing the SPICES & SEASONS Blog Cook-Off and for week #2, each blogger will be cooking up a recipe of their choice. Next week (week #3), each foodie will share their review of Spices & Seasons. Plus all of the participating bloggers will be doing a giveaway! See individual blogs on how to enter.

Here are the bloggers, and their dishes for this week:
(links will be updated along the way)

1. Well-Seasoned Potato and Mint Salad - Susan,  The Wimpy Vegetarian

2. * - Helene, La Cuisine d'Helene  

3. Stir-fried Asparagus with Garlic and Sesame Seeds - Joi,  Get Cooking   

4. Shrimp in a Mango Basil Sauce - Susan,  Create Amazing Meals

5. Pasta with Spice-Infused Ground Lamb and Green Peas  - Laura,  The Spiced Life

6. Fresh Ginger Apple Chai Cake - Felice,  All That's Left Are the Crumbs

7. Zucchini, Lemon Thyme and Onion Flatbreads - Trish,  In Fine Balance

You can find all the recipes in one place if you follow our Pinterest board! You can find more information about Rinku Bhattacharya on her blog cookinginwestchester.com, and her event schedule for this summer.

If you missed last week (week #1), the bloggers all tried an Indian restaurant staple: Classic Green Mint Chutney. See post...

The New Southwest: Cookbook Spotlight, Week 3

The Cookbook Spotlight is wrapping up as the 15 bloggers submit their final word on The New Southwest by Meagan Micozzi. All of us at Hippocrene Books send our thanks to those bloggers for your thoughtful reviews and lovely photographs. A big thank you to Heather at Girlichef for hosting another fabulous cookbook spotlight!

If you haven't done so already, visit the blogger's sites and see what they had to say about Meagan's modern take on Southwestern cuisine. Over a dozen different recipes were tested, and there's something for everyone. You can also find all the posts on Pinterest! Each blogger will be giving away a copy of The New Southwest. 

Participating Bloggers:

Girlichef 

Blueberries and Blessings

Juanita's Cocina

That Skinny Chick Can Bake

The Not So Cheesy Kitchen

The View from the Great Island

Foodness Gracious

Sweet Life

Stirring the Pot

Cooking for My Peace of Mind

Kahakai Kitchen

Girl in the Little Red Kitchen

My Colombian Recipes

SteakNPotatoesKindaGirl

Eats Well With Others

This contest is open to anybody with a shipping address in the USA. Submissions will be accepted via the rafflecopter widget through 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Fourteen winners will be chosen by random draw, verified, and be notified by email (from Heather at girlichef) within 48 hours of the close of this contest. The winner should respond within 24 hours of notification, or a new winner will be drawn in their place. Good Luck!