MUY BUENO author joining First Lady Michelle Obama

It was such a hard secret to keep, but we can now share that Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, one of the authors of MUY BUENO and the Muy Bueno blog, will be joining the First Lady for a round table on Latino issues tomorrow. We've been ready to burst with the news! Yvette and five other Latina moms will discuss the issues that Hispanic families face as well as taking questions submitted online. This Mamiverse exclusive event is being filmed in Miami and will be streaming live tomorrow at 12:45 pm EST.

Want to submit your question? Click here

Want to know more about MUY BUENO: Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor, coming out October 1st? Watch their lovely book trailer, but be warned: you'll be hungry afterwards!

Preorder the book on Amazon and stay on top of the latest news by following @MuyBuenoCooking and becoming a fan on Facebook!

IACP NYC Book & Blog Festival

Every year, the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) holds a fantastic conference with cooking demonstrations, thought-provoking panels, a wide variety of exhibits and opportunities to meet chefs and authors. New York City is hosting this year, and it's going to be one of the biggest culinary events of the year! This year's theme is "The Fashion of Food: Where Food, Fashion, and Media Connect."

On Sunday, April 1st there will be a Culinary Expo from 12:30 - 4:30 PM, and the Book & Blog Festival from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. We're very excited to have not one, but two authors at the festival! S.H. "Skiz" Fernando (RICE & CURRY) and Ramin Ganeshram (SWEET HANDS) will be there signing and selling their cookbooks. This event is open to the public, and you can get tickets for just $10. There will be close to 100 authors in attendance, plus refreshments and a media lounge where bloggers and others can share the latest news.

WHAT:  Book & Blog Festival
WHEN:  Sunday, April 1st
               1:30 - 4:30 PM
WHERE: 82 Mercer Street
                 New York, NY 10012

We hope to see you there!

New Cookbooks Reviewed by Midwest Book Review

The tastes and traditions of Danish and Sri Lankan cuisine could not be more different. But today they have one thing in common: a great review from Midwest Book Review! The reviews are shared below:

Hearty fare perfect for winter menu planning.

Danish Cooking and Baking Traditions

by Arthur L. Meyer

"Hippocrene Books is a premier publisher of ethnic cookbooks drawn from the culinary traditions of communities and cultures around the world. Their latest effort is Arthur L. Meyer's Danish Cooking and Baking Traditions, a 220-page compendium showcasing more than 170 recipes, each providing clear and easy...instructions. More than just a simple collection of authentic recipes, Danish Cooking is enhanced with an informed and informative introduction to the history and development of Danish cuisine. Of special note are the 45 recipes for outstanding Danish desserts and sweets. From Buttermilk Soup; Salted Herring with Cream; Danish Ham with Madeira Sauce; and Gingered Beets to Cinnamon Sauce; Old-Fashioned Danish Black Bread; Danish Donuts; and Danish Short Bread, there are palate-pleasing, appetite-satisfying recipes for all formal and informal dining occasions, making highly recommended for personal, family, and community library ethnic cookbook collections." --Midwest Book Review

Named a New York Times Notable Cookbook for 2011!

Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking

by S.H. Fernando

"Full color photography enriches  Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking, a sumptuous cookbook detailing how to create traditional Sri Lankan dishes, and flavorful variants thereof. Curry, rice, and chutney dishes figure prominently! An extensive introduction even offers a brief primer concerning travel in Sri Lanka, as well as a detailed portrayal of Sri Lankan spices/ingredients and how to use them in cooking. The dishes include Mulligatawny (a hearty South Indian soup), Lamb/Mutton Curry, Mango Chutney, Caramel Pudding, and more. Rice & Curry is a wonderful, user-friendly addition to international cookbook collections." -- Midwest Book Review

Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking New York Times Notable Book!

The Hippocrene offices have been abuzz this morning, with good reason! RICE & CURRY, a Sri Lankan cookbook by S.H. Fernando, has been named as one of The Year's Notable Cookbooks by the New York Times. It's part of the Times 2011 Holiday Guide--read it here.

Happy Thanksgiving! Plus Black Friday Deals

Happy Thanksgiving from Hippocrene Books! Tomorrow is the Olympics for home chefs everywhere. They'll show off their incredible strength lifting 20 pound birds into roasting pans and their agility as they dash from spice rack to fridge to stovetop to cutting board. And let's not forget the timing- everything must be piping hot all at once! We hope you avoid any major disasters (remember that episode of Mad About You when the dog ate the turkey?) and maybe use a Hippocrene recipe or two!


For those kitchen athletes that triumph over triptophan, you'll be rewarded with a Hippocrene cookbook Black Friday special. Check our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter for more details! Even if you fall into a poultry-induced coma, don't worry: the special deal will run all weekend long!

Read last year's Fusion Thanksgiving post here.