Have you wondered why cooking is such a chore? Or why you want to make a quick trip to the grocery store and it turns into a 2 hour shopping experience? Well, Memorial Day Weekend, Capital Cadillac gave me a fabulous red SRX to drive for charity and my Ambush Kookover! I'll tell you the role that this SRX played in a moment but here is a peek at our day:
Maura, publisher of Atlanta: 365 days, 365 Things to Do (thank you for making me one of the "things to do", Maura!), was the winner of the "Kick Back and Kook" Ambush Kookover and while she DID know she had won, the pantry didn't. And you know how we can all be a bit averse to change? So, we decided to sneak up on that pantry and AMBUSH IT!
Her pantry wasn't the worst I'd seen by far, but she did have expired products from 2 years ago and her pantry had cookies, crackers, tomato sauce and much more, all jumbled together in a fashion that would make anyone wonder if they had what they needed in there. So, we threw away what was expired, put like items with like items and by the time we were done, we were able to stock her pantry at the grocery store in just 20 minutes and return to her home, preparing Coq au Vin in about the same amount of time for her crock pot. Maura says, "I can say that, just one day later, cooking a meal in my newly-organized kitchen has been a totally different experience!"
A BIG thank you to my volunteer staff: Leighton Gilling, Bethany Bengtson (who also writes for My Voice is Strong - check it out! She's an inspiration.) and her fabulous mother who is a very talented photographer.
So, Capital Cadillac sponsored my Ambush "Kookover" and they are so generous that they will also donate $1000 to The Hope and Light Foundation if I get the most votes on their website. We went to take a picture with Aleena, once of the many children suffering with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and it began to rain. Because of her special equipment (note the bipap breathing machine in the picture), she had to go back inside when the rain began. Do you remember playing in the rain as a child? I just played in the rain last Friday! Imagine if RAIN kept you housebound! Please vote for me so that we can make a difference and fund a cure for the #1 genetic cause of death in children. Just click here and click vote! No registration required and YOU can make a difference! www.bit.ly./AngelaSRX
Thank you for voting and if YOU or someone you know needs a pantry makeover, call me for rates! It's affordable and in the long run, priceless!
Apple and Cranberry Wine Tartlets(makes 30-50 tartlets, depending on size of tartlet shells)
1.Peel and remove the core of the apples. Cut into small cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. 2.Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, orange brandy, lemon juice, sugar, almond extract and salt to the apples and mix well to coat all the apples with the spices 3.Heat a large saute pan with 2 T butter (over medium heat, allowing it to just melt) then lightly saute the apples for about two minutes and remove from the heat. 4.Drain dried cranberries, reserving ¼ c. to add apple/cherry mixture. 5.Bring to a soft boil, stirring constantly. 6.Whisk together cornstarch and water thoroughly to be sure there are no lumps and add to mixture. 7.Bring to a boil and continue boiling, stirring constantly, until desired consistency is reached. 8.Fill pre-baked shells 1/2 full and serve hot, warm or room temperature. Enjoy!
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Thank you!
It's an Ambush Kookover!
Are you or one of your friends in a desperate need of an “Ambush Kookover” ? Enter2Win an Ambush "Kookover"! No cost to you! The Kick Back & Kook team will be rolling around in a brand new Caddy, part of the Cadillac Promotion Test Drive, raising money for the Hope & Light Foundation, Memorial Day Weekend and they could be coming to YOUR home!
Chef Angela McKeller has been on The Food Network with Paula Deen, asked to be on several reality cooking shows, and now, published her first cookbook, Passion on a Plate: Affordable and EASY Gourmet. Chef McKeller’s French, Thai, Italian and delicious appetizers and desserts meets frugal, healthy, fun and kooky is praised by her students, readers and fans!
What’s a Kookover anyway?
Chef McKeller raids your pantry and shows you your must-haves, must-use and must-gos! All with her quirky, irresistable humor and love for everything foodie! Having a pantry chok full of all the good stuff will help you save money on groceries, eat healtheir and protect your pocketbook.
What You Do:
Email Chef McKeller at angela@kickbackkook.com and tell her why you, your friend or family member would be the perfect participant for Ambush Kookover. (Have a cluttered pantry full of garlic salt, tomato sauce and ramen and...what is that box over there? Let the chef build a sustainable pantry that works for you!)
When: Memorial Day Weekend. May 29, 2010 and May 30, 2010
Where: All over the Atlanta Metro Area in Atlanta, Georgia
How: Chef McKeller and the team will show up at your door in their spiffy new Caddy for the Cadillac Promotion Test Drive contest.
Join us Friday night APRIL 16th at 6PM for Champagne and Shadows! Enjoy a glass of champagne while having your makeup done by one of Authentic Beauty's AMAZING Artists. Aly Hoag, the owner of Authentic Beauty is inspiring women to find their inner and outer authentic beauty. Be prepared to answer the question, "Why are you beautiful?" because she'll want you to inspire all of the other beautiful women there, as well! Try new spring looks, preview their new lip gloss! We will also feature clothing from Taste Boutique.
Aly Hoag, owner of Authentic Beauty and Make Up Artist Extraordinaire!
http://www.myimagejourney.com/cms/ Also, come meet the managers of {intimacy} of Atlanta… on hand to “size up” your current bra fit! Sign up for a free fitting reservation at the event and get $25 off the purchase of any bra!
Meet Atlanta's favorite "Kook", Angela McKeller! She will have yummy "Pretty in Pink" Strawberry Cupcakes for everyone to snack on while making her "kookbooks" and Kick Back and Kook Couture aprons available just in time for those special foodies in your family this Mother's Day! Her sales benefit The Hope and Light Foundation to eleminate the #1 genetic cause of death in children under the age of two and we're closer to a cure than any other neurological disorder!
Lastly, this event will benefit the Make-a-Wish foundation via Team Taylor, who is looking to grant the wish of a little girl named Ava whose dream is to visit the princesses at Disney World. Get yourself to the Studio!!! We will have the entire salon to party in!!!
One last thing - the first 75 ladies at the event will receive a gift bag sponsored by Best Self Atlanta.
See you there!
Bloomingdale's
Atlanta, Georgia
Lenox Square - Home Store April 17, 2010 from 2-4PM Join us for a special cooking demonstration and organic wine tasting. Come taste samples of sustainably produced local food and drink, and learn how to re-create at home. We'll also be giving you some ideas for how to dress up your spring parties with chic, eco-friendly style! Chef Angela McKeller , Atlanta's favorite "Kook", will demonstrate her party-starting, organic Red Apple & Cherry Wine tartlet as we sample artisan wines made with organically grown grapes. Plus, learn how to reuse your grocery bags for refuse, cut down on energy expense and the importance of finding multiple uses for each ingredient - and the containers they come in! Angela has appeared on the Food Networkwith Paula Deen and loves to teach others how to make the kitchen their playground.
Angela will be offering her "kookbooks" and couture aprons without that couture price, just in time for that special foodie in your family for Mother's Day! Tickets are $10 in advance online; $5 from each ticket sold benefits Share Our Strength. Click here to purchase tickets today or vist
www.gogreenatl.eventbrite.com.
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