Review: Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook

Summary: The Clinton St. Baking Company is one of the hottest brunch spots in a city obsessed with brunch. A tiny thirty-two-seat eatery on Manhattan's trendy Lower East Side, the restaurant draws long lines of customers who come from far and wide to sample fresh-baked goods, hearty omelets, sugar-cured bacon, and light-as-air pancakes with maple butter.

In the Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook, owners DeDe Lahman and Neil Kleinberg share more than 100 treasured recipes that have made their restaurant a sensation. Learn the secret to their house-made buttermilk biscuits and tomato jam, irresistible muffins and scones, delicious soups and sandwiches, and their decadent, eye-catching desserts. Helpful techniques, like Neil's
patented omelet "flip and tuck," and gorgeous color photographs throughout will have readers cooking like pros in no time, and sharing the delicious results.-- Little, Brown

I wasn't familiar with the Clinton St. Baking Company prior to receiving a copy of the new cookbook, CLINTON ST. BAKING COMPANY COOKBOOK: BREAKFAST, BRUNCH & BEYOND FROM NEW YORK'S FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT by DeDe Lahman & Neil Kleinberg. Evidently, this restaurant is very well known in New York City and has been awarded such honors as Best Breakfast/Brunch and Best Pancakes. All I know is that the CLINTON ST. BAKING COMPANY COOKBOOK is filled with some wonderful recipes.

In fact, there were so many recipes that I wanted to try from this book that I eventually gave up marking the pages. Based on the cover and the title, I was assuming that most of the recipes would be dessert-like. While there were sections on desserts and muffins and scones, the majority of this cookbook was filled with actual recipes that I could make for family meals. I guess you could say that I was pleasantly surprised!

Not only does this cookbook have over 100 great-sounding recipes, but it is also filled with gorgeous photographs -- and by now, you know how much I love pictures of the recipes. The cookbook is divided into the following sections: Biscuits; Muffins & Scones; Eggs, Eggs, Eggs; Pancakes; Soups; The Sandwich King & Queen; Fried Chicken; Sides; Condiments; Dessert; and Drinks. I can assure you that there was at least one recipe per chapter that appealed to me. I'm dying to try some of the pancake and fried chicken recipes since the restaurant is known for these items.

I did have a difficult time choosing just one recipe to try -- so I decided to make two! The first one I made was for the Granola. I have never made granola before, but I do know that homemade granola is so much better than the low-fat type that I buy in a cereal box. Plus, I love mixing it with some plain Greek yogurt for a healthy breakfast or lunch. When I first read the recipe, I was a bit surprised by how easy it sounded. But who am I to question quick and easy recipes? I made it in about 10 minutes or so and then baked it for about 20 minutes. I couldn't believe how delicious it was -- and it really looks and tastes like granola.! Another benefit to this recipe is that there are many ways to modify it. You can use different nuts (I used almonds and pecans) as well as different varieties of dried fruit (I used dried cranberries.) The only drawback to this granola recipe is that it definitely isn't low-fat, and I find that it keeps calling my name!

The second recipe that I tried was for the Creamy Cheese Grits. Now I might offend a Southerner or two with this statement, but I'm not a big fan of grits. If I'm being honest, I really don't like them at all. However, I thought that this particular recipe sounded delicious since it was made with whole milk and loads of cheese. And guess what? This recipe for Cheesy Grits was amazing! I might have to reconsider my opinion that I don't like grits because I loved this version. Of course, this recipe wasn't exactly low-fat either. I guess it goes to show that if you add another fat and cheese to any item, they will be delicious!

Creamy Cheese Grits

Serves 4

2 cups whole milk

pinch of cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup Quaker Quick Grits

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

1. Scald the milk (heat but do not boil) and seasonings in a heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium-high heat until the milk is hot to the touch and starts to foam around the sides but doesn't boil.

2. Whisk in the grits and cook on medium heat until smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Remove the sauce pan from the heat and stir in the cheeses. Check for seasoning and serve warm.

I don't make it to New York very often (outside of my yearly BEA trip); however, I just might have to add a visit to the Clinton St. Baking Company next time I'm in town. Based on my love affair with this cookbook, I have a feeling that I'm going to have a difficult time figuring out what to order!

Thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy of this cookbook.

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Kid Konnection: Ammo Books

Every Saturday, I host a feature called Kid Konnection -- a regular weekend feature about anything related to children's books. Today, I'm going to share with you some fantastic products from a new-to-me publisher Ammo Books. Ammo (or American Modern) Books is a Los Angeles-based publishing house which focuses on the world of arts and culture.

Summary: ABC IS FOR CIRCUS celebrates the colorful and festive world of the circus through each letter of the alphabet. Young children will enjoy memorizing letters and words like A is for Acrobats, B is for Big Top, and C is for Calliope in this imaginative chunky board book. ABC IS FOR CIRCUS is an awesome addition to our artist-centric line of ABC books and is sure to delight an audience of children and adults alike. -- Ammo

I am a big fan of books that help teach kids the alphabet, so it's natural that I fell in love with ABC IS FOR CIRCUS by Patrick Hruby. This adorable board book is filled with colorful illustrations and is just perfect for toddler's little hands. It's a win/win for parents and kids!

Obviously, ABC IS FOR CIRCUS is an alphabet board book which features circus-themed objects. Each page layout covers one letter, so the book is relatively thick. However, there are only a few words on each page (i.e. A is for Acrobats, B is for Big Top, etc.) I enjoyed seeing how creative the author got with all 26 of the circus-themed items, and I'm pretty sure that young children will learn a few new words like "ventriloquist."

Probably my favorite part of the book were the beautiful pictures. Each page is just filled with gorgeous pictures, and the colors are extremely vibrant. The pictures are rather whimsical and the perfect complement to the text.

Trust me -- this book is fun and educational!

Summary: All ages will enjoy this timeless game featuring a selection of Patrick Hruby’s bold and imaginative illustrations.

How to play: For younger children, play with nine pairs or fewer. For a more challenging game, geared toward older children and adults, play with all 36 pairs. Mix and spread cards face down. Players take turns flipping any two cards up. If cards match, player continues. If cards do not match, player’s turn ends and cards remain in the same position. When all cards are matched, player with the most pairs wins. -- Ammo

After thoroughly enjoying the ABC IS FOR CIRCUS book, I was extremely excited to learn that there is also a PATRICK HRUBY MEMORY GAME which features many of the bold illustrations from the book. The images are fun and sure to capture youngsters' attention -- there is a monkey, giraffe and fireworks to name just a few. And children can even expand on this memory game by referencing the ABC IS FOR CIRCUS book and the pertinent letters.

I have always loved playing memory games with my children, although I admit that they beat me more times than not! I truly believe that educational games, like memory ones, really teach children a great deal; and I'm of the opinion that every family should have at least one version. PATRICK HRUBY MEMORY GAME is especially delightful because kids and parents alike will be drawn to the gorgeous images.


Summary: Charley Harper’s whimsical and well-loved illustrations are featured here on this classic set of nesting blocks. The alphabet and numbers 1 through 10 are expressed with Charley’s colorful animal illustrations that wrap around the surface of each of the 10 nesting blocks. When completely stacked, the blocks stand almost 3 feet tall, and when they nest, they become a compact 6 x 6 x 6 inches square. These CHARLEY HARPER NESTING BLOCKS are interactive, decorative, and a great addition to the existing line of Charley Harper books and toys for kids. Perfect for brightening any nursery room! -- Ammo

My kids are a little past playing with blocks, but I fell in love with the CHARLEY HARPER NESTING BLOCKS. These blocks are both stackable and nesting and are covered with Charley Harper's vivid artwork. In addition, they have the ABC's and 123's printed on them so they are beautiful and educational.

For those of you not familiar with Charley Harper, he "painted beautiful, colorful, and graphic paintings of nature, animals and the word around him." I'm not an art connoisseur, but I find his artwork to be so unique. Since the images on each block are so bright, they are sure to capture even the youngest one's attention.

These blocks are the perfect educational gift for babies and toddlers! Plus they also work as wonderful decorations in your nursery... or even your family room!


Summary: This new Charley Harper Coloring Book focuses exclusively on his delightful and plentiful illustrations of birds. Charley's beloved birds are gracefully translated here into 32 black-and-white line drawings for young, budding artists to interpret in their own color palettes. As a reference, the back cover shows every one of the 32 images featured in their full-color original versions.

Each drawing is printed on white paper on one side only to help keep markers from bleeding through to another image. Each page is also perforated at the top, for easy removal to place your young artist’s drawing on the wall or refrigerator! -- Ammo

CHARLEY HARPER COLORING BOOK OF BIRDS is a beautiful and highly unique coloring book. I wasn't familiar with Charley Harper's artwork prior to receiving these products, but I definitely consider myself a fan now. I love his vivid graphic paintings and I can only imagine how much fun youngsters would have coloring these pages.

The images in this coloring book are clearly birds; however, they aren't your typical birds. These birds are more graphically represented. The perspectives are often times different and many of the angles are more clearly defined.

As a mother, I love that this coloring book is chock full of big pictures to color. The actual color versions of the paintings are included on the back cover of the coloring book. I can see children of all ages having fun with this book. The younger set will appreciate the large images to color, while the older kids can create birds with their own color ideas or imitate Mr. Harper's versions.

Thanks to the publisher for sending me these fantastic books and games.

Giveaway: When You Reach Me

Summary: This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart.

By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy on the corner.

But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives, scrawled on a tiny slip of paper. The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late. -- Yearling

Just about a year ago, I reviewed an amazing book called WHEN YOU REACH ME by Rebecca Stead. Obviously I was not alone in my praise of this novel because almost everyone I know thought this book was terrific. It was given countless awards including the Newbery Medal, and it truly was one of my favorite middle grade reads of the year.



WHEN YOU REACH ME is now available in paperback just in time for the holidays. If you have a middle grader in your life, WHEN YOU REACH ME would make the perfect gift. Although honestly, as much as I loved this book, it just might be an ideal gift for readers of all ages.

I just happen to have a copy of WHEN YOU REACH ME for one lucky reader courtesy of the publisher. To enter, just fill out the form below before December 9th at 11:59 p.m. ET. I will randomly select and notify the winner the following day. Contest is open to those of you with U.S. addresses only. Good luck!

Review: Simple Times

Summary: America's most delightfully unconventional hostess and the bestselling author of I Like You delivers a new book that will forever change the world of crafting. According to Amy Sedaris, it's often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. In her new book, SIMPLE TIMES, she sets the record straight. Demonstrating that crafting is one of life's more pleasurable and constructive leisure activities, Sedaris shows that anyone with a couple of hours to kill and access to pipe cleaners can join the elite society of crafters.

You will discover how to make popular crafts, such as: crab-claw roach clips, tinfoil balls, and crepe-paper moccasins, and learn how to: get inspired (Spend time at a Renaissance Fair; Buy fruit, let it get old, and see what shapes it turns into); remember which kind of glue to use with which material (Tacky with Furry, Gummy with Gritty, Paste with Prickly, and always Gloppy with Sandy); create your own craft room and avoid the most common crafting accidents (sawdust fires, feather asphyxia, pine cone lodged in throat); and cook your own edible crafts, from a Crafty Candle Salad to Sugar Skulls, and many more recipes.

PLUS whole chapters full of more crafting ideas (Pompom Ringworms! Seashell Toilet Seat Covers!) that will inspire you to create your own hastily constructed obscure d'arts; and much, much more! -- Grand Central Publishing

Some of you might know that I like to make crafts. I'm not artistic in the slightest, but I will admit to being kind of crafty. I've gone through a lot of crafting trends in my life from scrapbooking, to knitting, to crocheting, to paper crafts, to sewing ... the list goes on and on. So when I heard that Amy Sedaris had written a craft book for people (well, actually poor people) called SIMPLE TIMES: CRAFTS FOR POOR PEOPLE, I have to say that my curiosity was piqued. I found Ms. Sedaris' last book I LIKE YOU: HOSPITALITY UNDER THE INFLUENCE to be an absolute hoot -- you can read my review here.

SIMPLE TIMES is a very, very funny book with tons of "craft ideas." In fact, each craft is more hilarious than the next! There must be dozens of (if not more) craft ideas -- many of which you will recognize from your childhood. Some of my personal favorites that brought back memories include the "crafty candle salad," the "tin can stilts," and the "stained-glass-effect candles." Of course, there were loads of other ones that made me chuckle. In fact, my husband was next to me when I was reading this book and he kept asking me "what is so funny?"

The book begins with a forward written by Ms. Sedaris that brought quite a few smiles to my face. One of my favorite parts was her definition of crafting because it's so darn true. Just ask my husband...

Crafting, or "making things," has always been a delightful pastime of mine because it requires putting common elements together in order to achieve a lovely something that nobody needs.

In addition to all of the crafting ideas, Ms. Sedaris also offers some valuable crafting advice for beginners (or poor people.) There are sections in this book on crafts for people with disabilities, easy recipes that anyone can make, and gift ideas for shut ins and nudists to name just a few. As funny as Ms. Sedaris' detailed crafts descriptions were, I thought the photographs were just a riot and actually made the book! There are hundreds of color pictures in this book that are guaranteed to entertain craft lovers.

Booking Daughter loves crafts too and was very interested in SIMPLE TIMES. Unfortunately, I had to grab it out of her hands because the book is not exactly appropriate for young kids. While there are some very fun crafts (and ones that she could make), there are also some rather "adult" ones. There is even one chapter called "Making Love" -- with pictures! For the most part, I thought SIMPLE TIMES was very funny and I loved many of the idea and concepts; however, I have to say that I did find some parts of this book to be a little crude. Maybe I'm just a prude, but I didn't always appreciate some of the humor.

It was difficult to pick just one project from this book to feature, so Booking Daughter and I thought we'd share a few of our craft projects:

Tissue Flowers - pg. 277

Seat Shield for Nudists - p. 192

Kit Potholders which are "ideal" for people with autism - p. 96

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed SIMPLE TIMES and I do recommend it as a great gift for craft lovers. I found most of the book to be hilarious and I just loved Amy Sedaris' sense of humor.

Thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy of this fun book.

Giveaway: The Original Christmas Classics on Blu-Ray

Summary: Do you remember when...

Santa asked Rudolph to guide his sleigh, Frosty magically came to life on Christmas Eve, and Kris Kringle became Santa Claus?

Share the magic of the Original Christmas Classics! -- Classic Media

If you are anything like me and my family, then I'm sure you have fond memories of THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CLASSICS. I remember anxiously awaiting the evenings that these shows appeared on television. I realize that it was many years ago and kids today totally can't relate, but we had one (and one chance only) chance to catch these shows and it was a HUGE deal!

While I do love reminiscing about these shows, it does make me feel rather old. Believe it or not, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. This special, which first debuted in 1970, tells the story of how Santa Claus and several honored Christmastime traditions came to be. It's definitely one of my favorites!

This year, Classic Media has released the ultimate holiday Blu-ray gift set: THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CLASSICS. The box set contains four of the most beloved holiday TV specials of all time, including the Rankin/Bass classics “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” and “Frosty Returns.” Our family recently watched Frosty the Snow Man and Frosty Returns, and I have to say that the quality of the shows was amazing!

Watching The Original Christmas Classics has become a holiday tradition in our home, as I'm sure it is in yours. If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift -- for kids of any age, then I highly recommend The Original Christmas Classics on Blu-ray.

Thanks to Classic Media for providing me with a review copy.

Giveaway alert: If you'd like to win your very own copy of THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CLASSICS on Blu-ray, just fill out the form below before December 8th at 11:59 p.m. ET. I will randomly select and notify the winner the following day. Contest is open to U.S. and Canada addresses only. Good luck!

Book Club Exchange: Alison Hart

A few days ago, I reviewed a fun book for young girls called TAKING THE REINS by Alison Hart. (I'm also giving away a copy!) I am a fan of Ms. Hart's books for children and teens, and I admire her dedication to children and literacy. Many of you might remember that Ms. Hart wrote a guest spot for my Book Club Exchange feature a few months ago about some of the issues she faces as a teacher. I honored to welcome her back today with a follow up post.

Dear Ms. Hart,

My class of seventy sixth graders recently finished reading your book, Gabriel's Horses, during literature circles.  They all simply loved the book.  As we would finish up one chapter they couldn't wait to read the next one.  For some of my students it was actually the first book they have loved to read on their own.  . . .

As an author, receiving e-mails such as the above gives me a huge boost. I love that my novels are suspenseful, interesting and engaging to this group of students. As a teacher at a community college, however, the statement “For some of my students it was actually the first book they have loved to read on their own” saddened me. I teach reluctant readers who are working on pre-college skills. When asked the question “who has read or is reading a good book?” only one or two raise their hands. When does this detachment from reading start, I wonder. Why do so many kids become disinterested in reading? What can be done about it? The answers to these questions have been discussed and dissected for decades and still have educators and parents baffled. In a previous blog, I discussed aliteracy, which is when someone has the ability to read but has total disinterest in reading and books. I threw out these facts:

1/3 of high school graduates never read another book for the rest of their lives.
80% of US families did not buy a book last year.
27% of adults in America did not read a single book in 2007 (USA Today)

In his book Readicide, author Kelly Gallagher gives further statistics and does not hesitate in declaring that too often aliteracy is “exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools.” I would love to blame it all on the teachers, but I can not. As an author I visit schools where students and teachers are excited about reading and where books are celebrated. I also know that every day when I enter my own classroom, I celebrate the power and joy of reading. This semester I introduced literature circles to my students. The books were hand-picked for a variety of topics and genres as well as high-interest and readability. The students got to choose which book they wanted to read. In groups, they did pre-reading activities designed to improve their background information. For example, the group that read I am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced, the true story of a young girl from Yemen who is married at age ten to a thirty-year-old man, researched the country and its customs to help them understand the setting and context.

How successful were the literature groups? It’s hard to tell. Nothing was graded and I had no firm criteria for success. Groups met and set the number of pages to read and discuss each week. If a student chose not to read, there were no consequences--I didn’t want reading to be equated with punishment. There will be a final group presentation; however, the project is intended to share the book and will not penalize someone who did not read it.

Success? Failure? I can only judge based on comments from the students. Most enjoyed the books, some obviously more than others based on listening in on their discussions. Two students asked to read books from another group. One student asked for a recommendation for something similar. A handful said it was the first time they had even read a book. Did any students suddenly become enraptured with books? No.

Did “they all simply love the book” as the teacher expressed in her e-mail? No again. Still I am forging ahead--fine-tuning the groups for next semester. As an author and teacher, I understand the importance of reading and revel in the joy of a great story. It is a message I will continue to convey to my students every day and as best as I can!

Books my students (the lowest reading section) chose this semester:
I am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced
Of Mice and Men
A Child Called “It”
The First Part Last
From Baghdad with Love

*****

Alison Hart has been writing since she was seven years old when she wrote, illustrated and self-published The Wild Dog. (A book she still shows young readers to prove that it's never too early to be an author.) Today she is an adjunct college instructor teaching reading and writing as well as the author of over twenty mysteries and historical suspense novels for young readers. "I honed my craft writing Nancy Drew mysteries and quickly developed a love of strong characters who are thrown into suspenseful situations; in other words, I love writing books that keep young readers glued to the pages."

Research is another passion, and old journals, letters and memoirs are her favorites, often sparking ideas for future books. "When I read a diary written long ago, I feel an incredible connection to the past, a connection that I hope to bring to my own books. Well-researched historical fiction should bring to life the people, events and struggles of the past and make them relevant and real for today's young readers."

I am so grateful to Ms. Hart for writing this wonderful guest post. If you are interested in participating in a future Book Club Exchange, please contact me at bookingmama(at)gmail(dot)com.

Review: The Fat Man & Giveaway

 Summary: Fired from his longtime job as captain of the Coal Patrol, two-foot-three inch 1,300-year-old elf Gumdrop Coal is angry. He's one of Santa's original elves, inspired by the fat man's vision to bring joy to children on that one special day each year. But somewhere along the way things went sour for Gumdrop. Maybe it was delivering one too many lumps of coal for the Naughty List. Maybe it's the conspiracy against Christmas that he's starting to sense down every chimney. Either way, North Pole disillusionment is nothing new: Some elves brood with a bottle of nog, trying to forget their own wish list. Some get better. Some get bitter. Gumdrop Coal wants revenge. Justice is the only thing he knows, and so he decides to give a serious wakeup call to parents who can't keep their vile offspring from landing on the Naughty List. But when one parent winds up dead, his eye shot out with a Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model BB gun, Gumdrop Coal must learn who framed him and why. Along the way he'll escape the life-sucking plants of the Mistletoe Forrest, battle the infamous Tannenbomb Giant, and survive a close encounter with twelve very angry drummers and their violent friends. The horrible truth lurking behind the gingerbread doors of Kringle Town could spell the end of Christmas-and of the fat man himself. Holly Jolly! -- Dutton

I think I've mentioned a time or two that I love Christmas books! I will read almost any book that is Christmas-themed even if it's a little outside of my comfort zone. Case in point: THE FAT MAN: A TALE OF NORTH POLE NOIR by Ken Harmon. I can honestly say that I've never read a Christmas book quite like this one. THE FAT MAN is an extremely original Christmas story about a tough-nosed elf. This book has lots of humor and a murder mystery, and it's presented in a surprisingly unique fashion -- noir. Needless to say, I was highly entertained.

THE FAT MAN really does have a little something for every reader. The characters are terrific, the story has suspense and action and romance, and there is even a mystery. I quickly became caught up in this story about Gumdrop Coal, one of Santa's original elves who was responsible for the Naughty List. When Gumdrop is fired, he becomes slightly bitter and decides to take matters into his own hands. After he is set up for the murder of a parent with a "naughty" child, he realizes that he has to solve the mystery to save his own skin. He begins to investigate and discovers a plot that goes way deeper than he ever imagined.

I couldn't help but love the character of Gumdrop Coal and I found myself cheering him on as he tried to figure out the conspiracy against Santa and Christmas. Gumdrop is truly an unforgettable character and one that made me laugh quite often! However, I also really enjoyed the mystery aspect of the story with all of the twists and turns. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention that there were also some feel-good messages about the holiday season that manged to touch my heart.

THE FAT MAN is Ken Harmon's debut novel and I was very impressed with just how fun this book was to read. It's evident within the first few pages that Mr. Harmon is a fan/student of noir and I was so impressed with how he incorporated noir into a story about the North Pole. (Who'd have thunk that someone would write a noir tale about elves?) Over and over again, I was pleasantly surprised by the cleverness of this story and the characters. And I loved how Mr. Harmon managed to include so many classic holiday stories and characters into THE FAT MAN. For example, there are references to Ralphie and The Christmas Story as well as Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

If you are a fan of noir or Christmas books, then I definitely recommend THE FAT MAN. It's one of those books that will appeal to both men and women -- all too often Christmas books are kind of girly.  It truly is an original holiday story that is guaranteed to make you laugh!

Thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy of this novel.

Giveaway alert: I have an extra copy of THE FAT MAN to share with one lucky Booking Mama reader.To enter, just fill out the form below before December 7th at 11:59 p.m. ET. I will randomly select and notify the winner the following day. This contest is open to those of you with U.S. and Canada mailing addresses only. Good luck!