Just in time for holidays, top chefs release tomes Dec 4, 2008
"The Art of Baking," by Cindy Mushet (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 454 pages, $40). Part of the Sur La Table series, this is one of the most informative baking books of the season, with recipes like Chocolate-Earl Grey shortbread and candied ginger scones. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Christmas Stories and Pop-ups for K... Nov 4, 2008
Christmas Stories and Pop-ups for Kids: Christmas Picture Books, Classics, Books with CDs and Pop-ups. Christmas Stories and Pop-ups for Kids. (Suite101.com)
Burger King Corp. Extends Brand Presence Through Licensing Deals Nov 4, 2008
Existing licenses include a line of BURGER KING snack chips produced by The Inventure Group as well as a series of greeting cards, which feature the King, produced by another licensee of Burger King Corp., Andrews McMeel Publishing. ABOUT BROAD STREET LICENSING GROUP. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Crank up the oven, it's baking season Oct 29, 2008
Cindy Mushet and Sur la Table's "The Art & Soul of Baking," Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008. "The America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book," America's Test Kitchen, 2008. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
What's in the Dutch oven? Oct 10, 2008
(From Marie Simmons' "Things Cooks Love," Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008). Dutch ovens are a versatile tool in the kitchen. (North County Times)
Dutch oven recipes Sep 25, 2008
(Recipe from Marie Simmons Things Cooks Love, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008). Dutch ovens do sweet as well as savory. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cookbook review: 'Organic Marin' Sep 24, 2008
99, Andrews McMeel Publishing), readers meet many of Marin's best growers: Jesse Kuhn of Marin Roots Farm, whose soil is good enough that he can grow and harvest year-round; and Sandy and Dennis Dierks of Paradise Valley Produce, who raise 14 different types of lettuce. Three-fourths of the book, though, is devoted to recipes illustrated by gorgeous color photographs. (Christian Science Monitor)
Best Romantic Comedy Movie Moments Jul 1, 2008
In his book (with attached DVD), (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2003), Joe Garner compiles lists of special scenes from various genre films, including romantic comedies. As the ultimate unforgettable romantic comedy moment, he cites the restaurant scene in (1989) where Sally (Meg Ryan) simulates sexual satisfaction for Harry (Billy Crystal) in front of a crowd of diners. (Suite101.com)
Tagine -- one word, many meanings for Moroccan dish Jun 11, 2008
(Recipe from Marie Simmons' "Things Cooks Love," Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008). Things to consider when buying a tagine. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Recipe for chicken tagine Jun 4, 2008
(Recipe from Marie Simmons Things Cooks Love, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008). Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Exotic tagines: Not just a dish, it's a food, too Jun 4, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Soldiers to share their experiences at book signing May 23, 2008
After about six months of "The Sandbox" forum, Doonesbury's publisher, Andrew McMeel Publishing, decided to create a book to showcase the stories of these soldiers. "The Sandbox - Dispatches from Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan" chronicles over 90 pieces from 40 different writers. (Henrietta Post, NY)
An easy, attractive way to serve eggs Apr 2, 2008
(Recipe adapted from Nina Dreyer Hensley, Jim Hensley and Paul Lowe s Slurp, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008). Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
Happy birthday, happy pill Mar 30, 2008
Take, for example, The Rise of Viagra: How the Little Blue Pill Changed Sex in America, by sociologist Meika Loe (New York University Press, 2004), and Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman, by Jamie Reidy (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005). In addition to their clever titles, both books offer some worthy information. (Canada.com)
Wedding-advice books blossom with ideas Mar 8, 2008
v In ``Nell Hill's Stylish Weddings'' (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $24. 95. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Good Eats: Down-home main dish gets high-end promotion Feb 20, 2008
The recently published "Texas Cowboy Kitchen" (Andrew McMeel Publishing) presents recipes for 100 updated cowboy dishes, along delicious break-outs on chuck wagon history. Authors Grady Spears explains that Texas drovers typically moved a herd of steers about 10 to 15 miles a day; and sometimes up to 25 miles in a day if a trail needed breaking in. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
No Kidding: Leno Gets the Last Laugh Jan 24, 2008
In addition to the stand-ups themselves, NBC got in on the litigation act against Andrews McMeel Publishing, Sterling Publishing and Rowman & Littlefield, as any stolen joke of Leno's is a stolen joke of theirs. Any comic yarn spun by the host on The Tonight Show qualifies as the studio's property, and each episode since 1992 has been registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. (E! Online)
Old Mexico + Modern Flavors= "Mod Mex" Oct 23, 2007
(Andrews McMeel Publishing). Bistro Cooking. (CBS News -- Early Show)
homework strategies. Aug 10, 2007
"The value of homework is watered down to the degree parents participate," says Rosemond, who wrote Ending the Homework Hassle (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1990, $9. 95, paperback). (AZCentral -- Families)
She's no slouchNew book, 'Slacker Girl,' by Hoboken author Aug 9, 2007
was released in 2005 by Andrews McMeel Publishing. The illustrated book, which included drawings by Lysa Hawke, featured humorous observations on the life of a city girl. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
More cookbooks cater to vegetarian tastes Jun 14, 2007
-- "Quick-Fix Vegetarian," by Robin Robertson (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $16 ... -- "Quick-Fix Vegetarian," by Robin Robertson (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $16. (Fresno Bee)
Cook for fuzzy friends 04-04-2007 Apr 5, 2007
Chronicle kitchen-tested recipe from Three Dog Bakery Cookbook by Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $12. 95). (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Layered Tortilla Casserole with Guacamole Mar 21, 2007
From Quick-fix Vegetarian by Robin Robertson (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2007, 16. 95) Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. (Montana Standard, MT)
