The Kitchen Counter Cooking School Book Review And A Giveaway

From my late teens I am reading cookbooks because I love reading cookbooks. I have special passion for them. So when I got the copy The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Finn who is also my Face book friend I take no time to finish it. After reading I found what Erica Bauermeister, author of The School for Essential Ingredients and Joy for Beginners said -“A life-changing book—entertaining, inspiring, and deeply educational” is absolutely right.  A finished copy of the book is ready for you . You can win this fabulous book!


The book was inspired when Kathleen encountered a woman at the supermarket, loading up on processed foods. Taking a leap of faith, Kathleen persuaded the woman to abandon her overpriced convenience food for fresher alternatives and gave her a few simple recipes for easy meals. She realized what the woman lacked was simply the basic knowledge and confidence to be a home cook; she had found a new calling. Le Cordon Blue graduate Kathleen decided to use her recent culinary training to help a group of nine culinary novitiates find their inner cook. Kathleen in this book The Kitchen Counter Cooking School like a true friend show the reader to create simple recipes, make healthy choices, build culinary confidence and make most of their grocery shopping.

Kathleen feels there’s a disconnect in this country when it comes to food and cooking. On one hand, there’s a culture of hero worship around celebrity chefs that fuels cooking-as-a-spectator-sport on television. At the same time, marketers worked for decades to convince people that cooking themselves isn’t worth their time, and that even simple dishes fall outside their grasp. All this explains why one woman in the book told Kathleen, “I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’ve eaten Tuna Helper while watching Gordon Ramsey.” It’s a funny line about a serious problem. The rise of convenience food and decline of home cooking are inextricably correlated to the surge of obesity and diabetes. If people think they can’t cook, they put themselves at the mercy of companies whose interests are primarily financial to feed them instead. Kathleen believes in the power of home cooking and it’s her mission to help people find their way off the couch and into the kitchen.

Some of simple delicious and awesome recipes from The Kitchen Counter Cooking School.

I enjoyed the journey of Kathleen where her simple approach and elegant delectable yet easy recipes turned those nine culinary novice into fearless home cooks. A very entertaining and inspiring book. (Not officially on sale until October 3, 2011.)

So get ready to be inspired-A finished copy of the book and a special THE KITCHEN COUNTER COOKING SCHOOL magnet for giveaway.

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Giveaway ends October 10, 2011. Open to US addresses. No PO Boxes. Winners will be declared on  October 11,2011.

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DESIGNATED APPLETINI

I love this very sophisticated apple drink Designated Appletini perfect to celebrate any auspicious occasion. Yes a day is coming to tell a very special person in our life in a very special way that we “love you Dad.” You guessed it right once again Father’s day is knocking our door. Buy Dad a gift don’t wait for the last minute and cook some delicious food and serve them with love, fill the glass with Appletini and raise the toast , make this Father’s Day a day he will love to remember. Now don’t waste a single moment to note how to prepare this simple yet elegant appletini.

INGREDIENTS:

Freshly pressed apple juice 
(green or gold apples)  2 oz
Simple syrup   1/2 oz
Lemon juice   1/4 oz
Granulated sugar for rimming
Apple slices for garnish
For simple syrup
Sugar   2 parts
Water   1 parts

PROCEDURE:
First let me tell you how to make simple syrup. The name only tells that is the most simple things that one can do.Bring the water to a boil. Dissolve the sugar into the boiling water, stirring constantly. Once the sugar is dissolved completely, remove the pan from the heat.(Do not allow the syrup to boil for too long or the syrup will be too thick.)Allow to cool completely and thicken, then bottle.
Now for the real appletini , add apple juice, simple syrup and lemon juice to a ice filled cocktail shaker. Give some good shake. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with granulated sugar. Garnish with an apple slice. Your Appletini is ready to serve.

Now its time to declare the winner of the Giveaway!
First, a hearty thank you to everyone who entered to win these awesome Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker from CSN stores. I wish I could give prizes to all of you, but alas, there can only be one winner today.
The WINNER IS-susitravl ( you will soon be informed by email)
Congratulation!!

BE HAPPY AND STAY HEALTHY.

HAPPY GIVEAWAY TIME

It's time to to turn on your speaker and hooked up your Speaker stands so that I am clear and loud when I want you to know that it is time for Giveaway on Tips For Delicious And Healthy Cooking for the first time.Friend CSN Stores is hosting awonderful giveaway for you all and the occasion is also great it’s my Happy Birthday tomorrow 5th of June. While I enjoy my Birthday you participate in the give away to increse your chance to win.

TO ME!




Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker in Brushed Stainless - WMR-CA
Bake delicious waffles fast with this gleaming stainless steel Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker. Make some delicious , yummy, waffle from the comfort of your home.

Some features :
• Bakes one large traditional-style waffle
• Five-setting browning control
• Regulating thermostat
• Red and green "ready to bake/ready to eat" indicator lights
• Nonstick baking plates
Brushed stainless steel housing
Specifications:
• Instruction/Recipe book
• Limited 3-year warranty
• Overall Dimensions: 3"H x 8"W x 9.5"D

This gift can be yours . What do you need to do to win these amazing waffle maker?
Leave a comment telling me your favorite kitchen appliance or gadget. I’d love to know!
For an extra entry…..
if you have twitter you can tweet,follow this blog,follow me on twitter, you can follow me on network blog. Write a blogpost for this give away and if you do so you will have 5 entries. Please leave individual comment for each one

The giveaway will be open for TEN DAYS, so I’ll let you know the winner on June 15th. Once the winner is randomly picked using random number generator I’ll send over your shipping address to CSN Stores and they’ll ship your waffle maker straight to you. Couldn’t be simpler! HAPPY WINNINGS!

*The waffle maker can be shipped within United States and Canada but my international readers and friends can still participate to send this  gift  to their dear one, residing in US or Canada.

For those who are not sure how to make delicious waffles a cool video for you with a super easy waffle recipe.
Chocolate Chip Waffles Recipe.



BE HAPPY AND STAY HEALTHY.