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Book Giveaway: Mandy Baca, The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine

April 26, 2015 By Eleanor Hoh 28 Comments

Congratulations to winner, Magali Almeyra, a chef/owner of Mona who loves to cook and wants to learn more about Miami cuisine and its rich history!

Award winning author, Mandy Baca’s The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine: Cortaditos, stone crabs & empanadas can be yours in a random draw for my book giveaway! This book recounts the delicious history of Miami’s spicy, vibrant and diverse cuisine in Miami. If you’ve ever wondered about a restaurant’s signature dish, Mandy has included a number of recipes which are used as historical data, whatever the reason, you’ll get a chance to get it! You can’t have a Miami food history book without mentioning The Mango Gang, Versailles Restaurant, Joe’s Stone Crab, Monty’s and the list goes on.

You’ll also love this book if you’re a food historian, foodie, food writer, chef, home cook or just visited Miami and enjoyed the diverse influences from Latin and Caribbean nations or just plain love to eat! There’s also juicy tidbits listing the openings and closings of restaurants with links to blogs revealing why chefs left certain restaurants in the back of the book!
If you don’t win Mandy’s book, you can still order it here. You can find out more about Mandy and her upcoming books here. She was listed in Zagat Miami’s 30 under 30 list of gastronomic game changers.
Ready for Book Giveaway? Keeping it simple, here you go:
1) Subscribe to my free newsletter in right sidebar so you’ll be the first to know about Giveaways of this sort or get first dibs to attend special culinary events and a whole lot more.
2) Leave a comment below why you want Mandy’s book! Then email me eh at eleanorhoh dot com so I have your email if you win.
3) Eligibility: Only for United States residents. Closing date: Monday, May 25, 2015 midnight, ET.
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 to you, good luck everyone!

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.

Please join the conversation on Facebook: Miami Book Fair or twitter and instagram @miamibookfair

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.

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