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Miami Book Fair: Book Giveaway 1-Fabio Viviani and Linda Gassenheimer

November 9, 2014 By Eleanor Hoh 26 Comments

I can’t believe Miami Book Fair is here again and we’re off with our first of 2 Book Giveaways! So honored to be invited again for these popular Giveaways. Check out the Fair’s very comprehensive site for complete program and events here.

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The Miami Book Fair celebrates its 31st year, congratulations! It is still the largest and finest book fair of its kind in the nation and encompasses over 500 author presentations, national and international book exhibitors, educational programming, children’s activities, music, dance, visual arts, theatre and creative writing workshops. The 2014 Fair will take place at the downtown campus of Miami Dade College, November 16-23 and Street Fair, November 21-23.
Today’s Book Giveaways will be: Fabio’s AMERICAN HOME KITCHEN, remember Fabio Viviani, the Top Chef ‘fan favorite’ and Linda Gassenheimer, WLRN’s Food News and Views radio host with 2 diabetes cookbooks. Yes, I picked this very interesting contrast.
Check back for the next Book Giveaway, November 21!

Ready for Book Giveaway? Keeping it simple, here you go:
1. Subscribe to my free newsletter in right sidebar for meal ideas, videos, resources, tips and techniques, restaurant reviews and beyond. If you’re already a subscriber, go to next step.
2. Leave a comment below why you deserve to win Fabio Viviani or Linda Gassenheimer’s cookbooks? Then email me eh at eleanorhoh dot com so I have your email if you win. Please specify if you want either Fabio’s book or Linda’s 2 books.
3. Eligibility: Only for United States residents.

Closing date: ~~Sunday, November 23~~ Tuesday, Dec.9 at 12 midnight, ET.

Check back here for winners: Wednesday,Dec. 10 at 9pm, ET.

And the winners are…

Joyce Escape for Fabio’s American Home Kitchen and

Natacha Payan for Linda Gassenheimer’s 2 books, congratulations!

4. A random winner will be picked and contacted via email. Respond ASAP, otherwise I will pick the next winner.
Your book will be sent directly to you through the publisher, good luck everyone!
Here’s a summary of both Fabio and Linda’s books and their appearance schedule at the Fair:
Fabio’s AMERICAN HOME KITCHEN
Fabio Viviani was born in Florence, Italy, where he began working at the Trattoria Il Pallaio when he was fourteen. Fabio appeared on the fifth season of Top Chef and was among the final four contestants; he was named “Fan Favorite,” and definitely mine. He was always charming, had a super sense of humor and a real sport. Fabio returned to Bravo to compete in Top Chef All Stars and appear on Life After Top Chef. He is the author of Fabio’s Italian Kitchen and the owner and executive chef of Café Firenze Moorpark, Firenze Osteria in Los Angeles, and Siena Tavern in Chicago.
Siena Tavern in Miami Beach will officially open Monday, November 10 in the old China Grill’s 10,000 sq.ft. space with 300 seats, 30 staff in the kitchen alone and with a meatball that has its own twitter account, how can you not love that? Fabio and fiance, Ashley Jung, a realtor will be based in Miami, so we’ll get to see him around a bit!
In Fabio’s American Home Kitchen (Hachette; $30 hardcover), Viviani shares the Italian-inflected recipes that he cooks for family and friends. Written in Fabio’s charming voice, with easy-to-follow instructions and ingredients that can be found in any well-stocked supermarket, the book also includes suggested menus as well as lists of recipes ranging from quick and easy to make-ahead, family-friendly, good for a crowd, and entertaining. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs throughout, Fabio’s American Home Kitchen is a book that home cooks will reach for again and again.
Sat. Nov.22, 12pm Talk:
Fabio Viviani will be talking about Fabio’s American Home Kitchen with his cute Italian accent and Ana Sofia Pelaez on The Cuban Table: A Celebration of Food, Flavors, and History.
Sun. Nov.23, 2pm Cooking Demo
Fabio Viviani at Miami Culinary Institute, good luck getting in here.

Linda Gassenheimer’s Simply Smoothies and No-fuss Diabetes Desserts
Linda Gassenheimer is a TV and radio personality, syndicated journalist, best-selling author, spokesperson and food consultant. Listeners to Miami’s NPR affiliate, WLRN know her as the producer and host of the weekly “Food News and Views,” which I have been a guest on.
And her syndicated “Dinner in Minutes” column in the Miami Herald is read by more than 6 million people each week. First in a series of short, affordable, one-topic diabetes cookbooks, Simply Smoothies: Fast & Fresh Diabetes-Friendly Snacks and Meal Replacements (American Diabetes Association; $9.95) offers 60 recipes for easy and delicious meals to curb cravings and keep you satisfied. Recipes include healthier variations on standard smoothies, as well as a list of commonly used ingredients to keep on hand. Simply Smoothies cuts the carbs and sugars without sacrificing taste or texture.
Sun. Nov.23, 2:30pm Talk:
Linda Gassenheimer on No-Fuss Diabetes Desserts and Simply Smoothies and Ellen Jaffe Jones on Paleo Vegan.

Miami Book Fair: Ingrid Hoffmann, Manuel Villacorta

November 22, 2013 By Eleanor Hoh 59 Comments

Here’s the second of the 2 book giveaways sponsored by Miami Book Fair! So, you’ll have till Sunday to win one of these super cookbooks by Ingrid Hoffmann and Manuel Villacorte…

Ready for Book Giveaway? Keeping it simple, here you go:
1. Subscribe to my free newsletter in right sidebar so you’ll never miss special offers from premium sponsors only available to subscribers, meal ideas, videos, resources, tips and techniques, restaurant reviews and beyond.
2. Leave a comment below why you deserve to win Ingrid Hoffman or Manual Villacorta’s cookbook? Then email me wokstar at eleanorhoh dot com so I have your email if you win. Choose only ONE book.
3. Eligibility: Only for United States residents. Closing date: Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 12 midnight, ET. Check back here for winner.
4. A random winner will be picked and contacted via email. Respond ASAP, otherwise I will pick the next winner.
5. Your book will be sent directly through the publisher, good luck!
Ingrid Hoffmann, Latin D’Lite: Delicious Latin Recipes with a Healthy Twist
Hoffmann re-imagines your favorite Latin American dishes to offer healthy alternatives that are still full of bold flavors. Featuring more than 150 classic Latin recipes, Hoffmann adds her signature touch, introducing readers to healthy ingredient substitutions that are light and fresh in a few simple steps. The key to making the lifestyle change to healthy eating is using the right seasonings and ingredients that will give your food the flavors you want. An example of this is substituting mayonnaise in a coleslaw to lime juice or baking codfish balls instead of frying them.
Whether you’re craving tacos or tostones, Hoffmann delivers dishes that’s sure to please. She still includes an indulgent recipe to allow for occasional splurges while maintaining these healthy changes.
Ingrid Hoffmann is an international food and television personality, restauranteur, and host of Cooking Channel’s Simply Delicioso and Univision’s Delicioso. Latin d’lite is a fully illustrated, easy-to-follow cookbook that offers a healthy spin on modern Latin cuisine. If you don’t win and interested in buying her book, click here!
She’s a serious food lover who lives in Miami and I’ve had the honor of meeting her on several occasions through a foodies group and earlier this year, she spoke at the Women’s Success Summit to coincide with the launch of her latest cookbook, Latin d’lite! I loved hearing how she started from scratch against all odds, so inspiring.
I can’t wait to experiment with her healthy Latin dishes in my wok and put my personal spin on them. I see Pork and Chicken Paella, p.163 which woks perfectly, I’ve made many paellas in my day! Or Basque Style Chicken p.132 woking really well, umm. Visit her site for all the other great stuff she does, always reinventing.
You can catch Ingrid on Saturday and Sunday at the Miami Book Fair, here’s schedule!

Manuel Villacorta, Peruvian Power Foods: 18 Superfoods, 101 Recipes and Anti-Aging Secrets from the Amazon to the Andes
Villacorta traveled to his native Peru and spoke with locals from across the country to learn about the incredible health and lifestyle benefits of “superfoods” native to the Amazonian jungles and the Andinian valleys and highlands. He returns with over 100 recipes, each with less than 6 steps, introducing all 18 incredible edible superfoods in healthy and hearty dishes one can easily prepare at home. Villacorta makes eating healthy an adventure, enlightening foodies and home cooks to experiment with fruits like the pichuberry, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and the camu camu, which packs more than 60 times the vitamin C in your average orange. Watch his promo video below!
I picked this book to giveaway because I know so many of us struggle with trying to be healthy and not knowing how to go about doing it that still satisfies our cravings and bad habits. I share Villacorta’s wonderful philosophy on his site, Eating Free, go check it out! If you don’t win his book, you can buy here!
Villacorta, MS, RD, is a dietician, author, and the founder of Eating Free, an international weight management and wellness program. Born and raised in Peru, Villacorta lives in San Francisco and contributes to the Huffington Post health blog, Univision, and Fox News Latino.

Miami Book Fair: 2 Book Giveaways!

November 12, 2013 By Eleanor Hoh 44 Comments

I’m honored to be invited to Giveaway 4 books to promote the upcoming Miami International Book Fair in its 30th year, Nov. 17-24 with street fair from Nov.22-24. Next 2 book Giveaway will be next week, hope you’ll visit again for another chance to win!
Here’s the first 2 book Giveaways generously sponsored by Miami Book Fair International. Sandra Gutierrez and Norman Van Aken will be making appearances at the Fair, details below.

The Miami Book Fair International (MBFI) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, congratulations! It is held over eight days each November and continues to be one of the most significant cultural undertakings in the region, and still the largest and finest book fair of its kind in the nation. The Book Fair encompasses over 500 author presentations, national and international book exhibitors, educational programming, children’s activities, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, creative writing workshops, and a three-day street fair. The 2013 Fair will take place at the downtown campus of Miami Dade College on November 17-24, 2013.

Facebook: Miami Book Fair International or twitter @miamibookfair for the latest updates.

Sandra Gutierrez, Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina’
In Latin American Street Food, Gutierrez uses her love of street food to take readers on a tasting tour of the most popular and delicious culinary finds of 20 Latin American countries, including Mexico, Cuba, Peru & Brazil, translating them into 150 easy recipes for the home kitchen. Latin American Street Food, the first pan-Latin American street food cookbook, also features fascinating culinary history, personal stories, and how-to tips. Gutierrez showcases some of the most recognized and irresistible street foods, such as Mexican Tacos al Pastor and Cuban Sandwiches. She said Latin American street food is gaining popularity in the United States because it’s inexpensive, fast, and flavorful. Visit her site to find out why she wrote this book!

Gutierrez, who grew up in the United States and Guatemala, is a food writer, recipe developer, and a leading expert on Latin cuisine. She is also a culinary instructor with 20 years of experience and currently lives in Cary, North Carolina.

“Sandra Gutierrez’s new cookbook is hip and delicious, evocative and practical, groundbreaking and wise. Gutierrez guides us through marketplaces, street corners, plazas, and home kitchens, documenting traditions, celebrating life, and explaining cultural distinctions along the way. She illuminates a vast category of cooking, spanning countries and centuries, transcending political boundaries to place us on the street, in the vibrant market stalls, sampling fresh, sizzling goodies from rolling carts and portable grills. Home cooks will find the recipes clear and accessible, an irresistible invitation from Sandra Gutierrez to bring the sparkling flavors of Latin street food into their kitchens and onto their tables.” —Nancie McDermott, author of Southern Pies: A Gracious Plenty of Pie Recipes, from Lemon Chess to Chocolate Pecan

For all street food fans, Gutierrez will be appearing Saturday, Nov.23, 1:30pm to talk about her book, Latin American Street Food. Click here for details.
I’ve always enjoyed street food in Asia and prepared this successfully for friends recently, all served on banana leaves laid out on newspaper! Oh what joy not to have to wash curry stained tablecloth, post coming soon. I can’t wait to try Sandra’s stews in my wok, I’m not too good with making empanadas or any baked goods.
Norman Van Aken, No Experience Necessary: The Culinary Odyssey of Chef Norman Van Aken,
The creator of New American cuisine recounts a twenty-year saga, from the graveyard shift at an all-night barbeque joint to a James Beard award finalist for best restaurant in America. No Experience Necessary offers a uniquely personal, highly-entertaining under-the-tablecloth view of the high stakes world of American cuisine told with wit, insight, and great affection by a natural storyteller. Norman Van Aken is known as the founding father of New World Cuisine, a celebration of Latin, Caribbean, Asian, African, and American flavors. He is also known internationally for introducing the concept of “Fusion” to the culinary world. The only Floridian inducted into the prestigious James Beard list of “Who’s Who in American Food and Beverage.”

Not only is Norman Van Aken’s culinary career astonishing, but his personal journey is perhaps even more amazing. He is completely self-taught as a chef, and he is perhaps the most literary-focused culinarian in America. This wonderful book brilliantly documents his extraordinary odyssey.
— Charlie Trotter, James Beard Award-winning chef and author

Note: Sadly, Chef Charlie Trotter passed away this past week.

Van Aken will be appearing Sat. Nov.23 at 1pm, click here for full details. Visit his site for more details.
Last year, I gave away his book, My Key West Kitchen to one of his hundreds of fans! I can’t believe he put this book together so quickly. Where does he find time to write, travel doing book tours and take care of Tuyo, his restaurant atop the Miami Culinary Institute in downtown Miami? Norman and I go way back to Key West, when I used to live right next to his office and I was not even involved in food yet.

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