Five years ago this week, I joined a wonderful group of crime-writing cooks in the launch of a brand new blog called Mystery Lovers' Kitchen. I'm thrilled to see the blog is still going strong, and I continue to wish my fellow bloggers (past and present) a very Happy Anniversary!
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My own anniversary post today is a little like Julie's. I thought it would be fun to look back in time to my very first recipe for Mystery Lovers' Kitchen. Of course it involved coffee.
To read my very first post for Mystery Lovers' Kitchen, click here. Or download a free PDF of the recipe by clicking the link below...
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This look back in time to my steak BBQ started me thinking about summer cookouts in general and your summer cookouts in particular. What are your favorite cookout foods? To find out, I created a poll. I invite you to answer this question:
My "Billionaire BBQ" book
giveaway drawing is now over.
Congrats to my winner...
giveaway drawing is now over.
Congrats to my winner...
Tracy Fitzwater!
Stay tuned for more chances to win
brand new (signed) copies of
my latest Coffeehouse Mystery...
Billionaire Blend
Is the billionaire a victim?
Or a master of murder?
On sale in its new
paperback edition
August 5th!
Cheers and enjoy your
summer cookouts, everyone!
~ Cleo
summer cookouts, everyone!
~ Cleo
Our Photo Contest!
P.S. To celebrate our Fifth Anniversary, we had a fun photo contest.
To see all the fun photo entries, click here
and scroll down. To see our winners, click here.
To see all the fun photo entries, click here
and scroll down. To see our winners, click here.
I went with Burgers, Hot Dogs, Steak, and S'Mores. Got to have dessert after all.
ReplyDeletecarstairs38 at gmail
I chose Burgers, Chicken, Steak and Other (bratwursts!). On any given night our grilled dinner is usually the brats, plus one of the others. Steak and brats are awesome together, btw.
ReplyDeleteI chose burgers, hot dogs, corn and watermelon. Although we do other things too. Depends on how hot it is and who we're having over.
ReplyDeleteI chose the things most likely to be at our cookout--steak, beer, potato salad, and cole slaw. We would have more though. I already own your book, but I enjoy your posts and books.
ReplyDeleteI chose hot dogs, potato salad, corn and watermelon. Of course that's what I like hubby would go with the burgers.
ReplyDeletemomzillasteel at gmail dot com
I have Billionaire Blend in hardcover, so I don't need to enter the contest.
ReplyDeleteBut a very happy anniversary to you all.
Here's to many, many more!
Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and watermelon...when do we eat? :)
ReplyDeletepatucker54 at aol dot com
I voted for burgers, ribs, watermelon and brats. But I love corn on the cob also. And the baked beans and potato salads are always good too. And chicken. And shrimp. And....
ReplyDeleteElaineE246(at)msn(dot)com
There's so much that I love about cooking out! burgers with potato salad, brats and hotdogs with baked beans. yum! thanks for having the contest!
ReplyDeleteannelovell12@yahoo.com
It was hard to pick out just four!
ReplyDeleteI chose my favorites. And I'm a corn snob, so in an ideal world, the water would be put on to boil before the corn was picked from the garden. These days I reluctantly settle for the freshest from the farm stand.
ReplyDeleteI choose hot dogs, potato salad, watermelon, and my pasta salad. My pasta salad is a must have during the summer months.
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Had to choose steak, corn on the cob, potato salad and beer. Of course being in Fl we can have a cookout just any time of the year.
ReplyDeletenlb1050@yahoo.com
Steak, steak and more steak, plus sweet corn, plus baked bean, plus . . . but can't leave out my son's wonderful special baked potatoes. Slices and seasons them, cooks up a little crisp bacon to add while serving - yum. Everything is better on the grill. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Salmon, Sweet Corn, Pasta Salad and Watermelon. Mouthwatering and perfect. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary on the blog. I chose 4, but really like to do all sorts of things on the grill. I guess we just like variety and don't want to cook inside in the summer.
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Happy Anniversary! Lovely posts each day and summery fare. Veggies, Cole Slaw, Lamb Burgers and Watermelon. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteTruthfully I think you have to have potato salad at a BBQ, but I've never liked potato salad, lol! So I went with burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, and beer. (I like to have sangria or wine for the ladies, too.)
ReplyDeleteReady to grill. Sending steak recipe to my coffee loving brother. Bobbipad@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Anniversary! I choose burgers, coleslaw, grilled veggies and watermelon! your1chef at aol.com
ReplyDeleteHamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and watermelon are what I need.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
Thanks to each and every one of you for taking my poll and joining in the fun! I am thoroughly enjoying your personal cookout menus, including suggestions for "off the menu" items that are a must for you and/or your family. Keep the comments coming... Like the Terminator, I'll be back!
ReplyDelete~ Cleo Coffeehouse Mystery.com
“Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
Cleo Coyle on Twitter
Burgers, chicken, hotdogs love to cookout.
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burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, watermelon
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bn100candg at hotmail dot com
I can't believe beer has only gotten 4% of the votes. Yinz guys have never been to one of my cookouts...
ReplyDeleteBesides beer, I picked hamburgers, hotdogs, and potato salad. If I'd have had a fifth choice it might have been ham barbecues with Isaly's Chipped Ham.
Hot dogs, burgers, corn, and watermelon are musts. I'm not toooo adventurous with the bbq yet. Thed.elrae[@]gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThink one of our favorite grilled meals at home is chicken marinated Italian dressing & then grilled. Side dishes really doesn't matter. We also like steak, ribs, and hamburgers. Hot dogs are ok - in fact, I really only like hot dogs when they are grilled.
ReplyDeleteI did do the survey.
donna dot durnell at sbcglobal dot net
To me the must haves are burgers, corn on the cob, watermelon, and (I added) potato chips! Beer and wine coolers are also nice!
ReplyDeletecozyupwithkathy at gmail dot com
To me, there's nothing better than a hot dog on a grill. And I love mine burnt black! This series sounds like one I'd like.
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I love this book and this series. Cleo Coyle rocks! areewekidding@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBurgers, hot dogs, corn, watermelon are my top 4.
ReplyDeleteAs an avid coffee drinker, this series is one of my favorites! carter.karen@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love hot dogs, but I've never had lobster. West coast girl, I suppose! tfitzh20@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBar-b-q chicken, corn, potato salad and watermelon.... Oh and can't forget the homemade ice cream. afarage (at) earthlink.net
ReplyDeleteI guess we are not the most typical family with cooking hamburgers and hot dogs, as we have a vegetarian or two among us so we make meals so that there are plenty of items for the non meat eaters too. Corn is purchased locally and we cook it hours after it is picked and we love to have fresh veggie kabobs too some with sirloin steak pieces too. Love watermelon and ice cream for dessert. I had eaten dinner and from thinking about all of these wonderful food items, I feel like I need a snack. :) I would love to have a paperback copy of Billionaire Blend as someone "borrowed" my hard cover and I have not ever gotten it back, and I really wanted to save this one, as it was read for our book club one month this year.
ReplyDeleteCorn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Coleslaw & Watermelon! I couldn't decide which 'meat', but will always enjoy something grill roasted. If I win this book, I will gift it to my brother who loves mysteries...and food, to introduce you! Thanks
ReplyDeleteForgot to mention my brother's birthday is August 4th, the day before Happy Release Day!
DeleteBurgers, Chicken, Potato Salad and Beer! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI picked burgers, hot dogs, potato salad and sweet corn on the cob......and now I'm hungry!! Excited for the chance to try to win a copy of the book!!!
ReplyDeleteSteaks on the grill are my favorite. Love this series, although I think I care for your haunted bookshop series a little better:)
ReplyDeleteKim
Kjohnson952@yahoo.com
burgers & hot dogs......yummz!!!
ReplyDeletepotato salad.......corn on the cob!!!!
*drooling!!!
cyn209 at juno dot com
Love the summer, love the series and the recipes from the MLK ladies!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to choose only 4!! I chose burgers, chicken, watermelon, and corn in the cob. Buhad to leave off steak, lobster tail, BBQ beans, potato salad.......
ReplyDeleteSteak,ribs,potato salad and beer sound good. Happy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteLisa
hseaside5@aim.com
I added limeade as an option.
ReplyDeletejenne(dot)turner(at)unt(dot)edu
Other fresh strawberry lemonade
ReplyDeleteNothing beats summer bbqs!!!
ReplyDeleteLove Grilled Fish and Veggies.
ReplyDeleteI like turkey or brisket in the smoker for the day, and those amazing aromas that trigger hunger. Also, a fruit skewer of whatever is in season. For the Fourth, I used watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, honeydew wrapped in prosciutto, and grapes.
ReplyDeleteI think I saw this too late - but I voted anyway! I added brats to the Other box - here in Ohio, we are big on grilling bratwurst. Hey, at least I didn't go with goetta - no one outside this area even knows what that is. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for your wonderful comments! I had a great time reading about your favorite summer cookout foods (on and off my poll menu). I'm leaving my poll open all week, so feel free to continue taking it. I'll be discussing the results of your voting, including your "off the menu" suggestions, in my blog post next week.
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, I’m delighted to congratulate the winner of the random drawing for a signed copy of my latest Coffeehouse Mystery: BILLIONAIRE BLEND (in its brand new paperback format)…
Tracy Fitzwater
Congrats, Tracy, I hope you enjoy the book!
May you all eat (and read) with the joy of summer…
~ Cleo Coffeehouse Mystery.com
“Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
Cleo Coyle on Twitter www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com