Lucy Brennan will be having a special book signing for her new book ~ "Hip Sips" ~ that was published by Chronicle Books and hit the streets in January. In the book, Lucy shakes up the cocktail world with more than 60 refreshing drinks brimming with exotic combinations of ripened fruits, herbs, flavorings, and spirits. Guava Cosmos, a martini as smooth as James Bond, a frosty bowl of passion fruit-infused citrus punch...Add a few recipes for fruit purees and infused vodkas, the author's signature garnishes (like lollipop rims, citrus twists, and berry picks), and a waterproof clear vinyl jacket, and this handy little book will turn the home bar into a hip and happening hotspot. Come meet Lucy, buy a book and get it SIGNED!

Where: In Good Taste
231 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 248-2015
When: Saturday, March 24th, 2007
Time: 3PM

 

Details on the book:

Lucy Brennan - the owner of Mint and 820 - is known for her signature drinks. She has been at the forefront of the recent cocktail revolutions, incorporating fruit, herbs, and other foods into her unique and delicious cocktails. Bon Appetit magazine touts her as one of the top ten mixologists in the country. Lucy wrote the book with the help of Carolyn Burleigh, local marketing guru.

 

Judith Bishop is writing a review of the book which did not make this deadline because the book is hot off the press and Judith hasn't had a chance  to test out the recipes yet. For some reason or other, she is insisting on testing them all. I wonder why?

 

We've added two classes recently because of popular demand: Hands on Artisan Cheese Making with Michele Knaus

and Paella Party! with Nancy Forrest and Chris Arnerich.

If you try to sign up for a class and it's full, put your name on our waiting list. If we get enough demand, we will add a second class as we did above.

We are all very excited about the new line of spices from Mustapha. We carry other products from them but these spices are brand new. Redolent with the scents of  Morocco, these spices have inspired us all to dig out our Kitty Morse cookbooks and cook some more of her home land feasts. This new line includes Ras-el-Hanout (literally "top of the shop" or the best you can get), Saffron, Mace, Nutmeg, green anise, Moroccan salt, and various spice blends for beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. To get you started on a Moroccan  culinary journey, the good folks at Mustapha have given us permission to share one of their recipes: Tangier-style White bean and Chard Soup. Bon Appetit!