Sunday, September 11, 2016

Welcome Joyce Tremel with Tangled Up in Brew #BookGiveaway!

Coming in October,
Joyce's new mystery
TANGLED UP IN BREW
To learn more, click here.

Please welcome back a terrific author to our Kitchen--Joyce Tremel! She's got news about her new mystery, and she's sharing a delicious recipe and book giveaway. Take it away, Joyce! xoxo ~ Cleo 

Thanks so much for having me back, MLKers. I can’t believe I actually have another book coming out—TANGLED UP IN BREW releases on October 4th! It honestly seems like yesterday that TO BREW OR NOT TO BREW was released.

TANGLED UP IN BREW has four recipes, one of which is the burger that chef Jake Lambert prepares for the competition at the Three Rivers Brews and Burgers Festival. 

While the burger is certainly tasty, I decided another recipe would do more in the way of tempting yinz guys to go off any diets you may be on. So I present you with the owner of Cupcakes N’at, Candy Sczypinski’s recipe for Caramel Pecan Brownies.



CARAMEL PECAN BROWNIES


Ingredients:

1 cup butter

1 12-oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips

1-1/3 cups sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

4 large eggs

1 cup flour


Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet or mini-muffin pan with approximately 48 foil cups (2 inch size). Melt butter in large saucepan. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted. Add sugar and vanilla and mix thoroughly.

Remove from heat and add eggs one at a time, stirring thoroughly after each one. Stir in flour gradually until mixed well. Fill cups to approximately ¾ full. Bake for 25 minutes. Do not overbake.


CARAMEL TOPPING

Ingredients:

25 pieces chewy soft caramel candies, unwrapped

1 Tbsp. water

1 tsp. vanilla


Directions: Melt caramels and water in saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Drizzle caramel over cooled brownies and sprinkle with chopped pecans.



Thanks again for letting me share my recipe! 


~ Joyce



Joyce Tremel was a police secretary for ten years and more than once envisioned the demise of certain co-workers, but settled on writing as a way to keep herself out of jail. Her flash fiction has appeared in Mysterical-e, and her non-fiction has been published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police magazine. Her debut novel, TO BREW OR NOT TO BREW was nominated for a 2015 Reviewers’ Choice Award for best amateur sleuth by Romantic Times. The second book in the series TANGLED UP IN BREW, will be released 10.4.2016, and the third book, A ROOM WITH A BREW, is tentatively scheduled for release in October 2017.

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BEER TODAY, GONE TOMORROW...

Brew pub owner Maxine “Max” O’Hara and her chef/boyfriend Jake Lambert are excited to be participating in the Three Rivers Brews and Burgers Festival. Max hopes to win the coveted Golden Stein for best craft beer—but even if she doesn’t, the festival will be great publicity for her Allegheny Brew House.

Or will it? When notoriously nasty food and beverage critic Reginald Mobley is drafted as a last-minute replacement judge, Max dreads a punishing review. Her fears are confirmed when Mobley literally spits out her beer, but things get even worse when the cranky critic drops dead right after trying one of Jake’s burgers. 

Now an ambitious new police detective is determined to pin Mobley’s murder on Max and Jake, who must pore over the clues to protect their freedom and reputations—and to find the self-appointed judge, jury, and executioner.




BOOK GIVEAWAY!

COMMENT TO WIN...


Congrats to Joyce's winner!

Marci K.


Be sure to leave a comment by
Monday 9/12 at 12 Midnight
to
win a signed copy of either
TO BREW OR NOT TO BREW or
TANGLED UP IN BREW—your choice!

(Remember to leave an e-mail
address or a way to contact you.)




90 comments:

  1. The story sounds great, the cover is beautiful and the recipes look yummy. I would love the chance to read this book. Thanks for having the giveaway.
    Deana
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  2. The brownie recipe looks fantastic! And I would love to read both books, but especially 'To Brew Or Not To Brew.' EMS591@aol.com

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  3. I really loved the first book, and am greatly looking forward to the second one.

    javadog70@aol.com

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  4. The brownie recipe sounds delicious! I haven't read your books yet, but, glad I saw this.donamaekutska7@gmail.com

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  5. Those brownies look amazing! I'm so excited for this book release! Thanks for the chance to win too!
    Awilcox1182@gmail.com

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  6. The brownies look great. Thanks for the recipe and chance to win! grace dot koshida at gmail dot com

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  7. My husband would love these brownies and I would love to try To Brew Or Not To Brew. Thank you for the chance to win.
    karen(dot)kenyon(at)rogers(dot)com

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  8. Sounds like a nice series to read! Thanks for sharing the brownie recipe! Sounds very yummy! I will have to try both of these! Dspinlexo@aol.com

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  9. Loved the first book...can't wait to read this! Will definitely try this recipe! Kkcochran (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  10. Mary Brockhoff Mbcncc@gmail.comSeptember 11, 2016 at 7:47 AM

    Love the title and artwork on cover!
    The receipe looks mouthwatering, especially with caramels and chocolate.
    Can't wait to read your new book.

    Thank you for the opportunity to win such a great giveaway.

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  11. Sounds like a great series. Look forward to reading this new series.

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  12. Thanks for the kind comments, everyone! When I made these brownies when the kids were home for Christmas, all 48 of them disappeared in less than two days. I think I only got one! Which is just as well because they probably aren't good for the waistline. But they are delicious!

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  13. This is a new to me series. I'd be delighted to win either of the books. The recipe sounds delicious. I'm eager to try it while visiting my daughter, son in law and new granddaughter. dbahn(at)iw(dot)net.

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  14. I loved To Brew or Not to Brew, it got me excited to read mysteries again. Can't wait for Tangled Up in Brew!

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  15. Loved the first book. Can't wait for book 2! I love a good brownie, but refer them without nuts so I'd make these without the pecans. Yum!
    Tattooedmommy06@yahoo.com

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  16. Loved the first book!! Can't wait to read the new one! Dnrocker@yahoo.com

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  17. I have this on hold at the library but would love to have my own copy.
    sgiden at verizon(.)net

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  18. I haven't read this series yet. I'm always looking for new series. Thanks for the giveaway.
    bah195@yahoo.com

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  19. Last week I read To Brew or Not To Brew. Loved it!!! Can't wait to read this one!! dty66@md.metrocast.net

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  20. Those sound delicious! I loved the first book, can't wait for the second book. lil_munchiekin at yahoo dot com

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  21. Wicked good!
    How many pecans do you use?

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    1. I didn't measure them. I just sprinkled until it looked right! I have a bad habit of not measuring things when I cook. Never ask me how I make my spaghetti sauce, lol.

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  22. The recipe looks delicious and the books look really good! Thanks for the chance to win. jlsbookclub (at) nc (dot) rr (dot) com

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  23. Sounds like another great entry to a fun series. And, yes, that recipe may just be the one that knocks me off my diet! Yum. Thanks for the giveaway.
    sallycootie@gmail.com

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  24. Hi! Thanks for sharing today! Brownies are a fave in my house and this version looks great, although I would leave out the nuts. I've been anxiously awaiting book 2! I own book 1 so I would choose Tangled up in Brew. I'm so happy to hear that book 3 is in the works. I hope this series has a long life!

    Bec
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  25. What a delicious post! Even though I am not a beer drinker I always love the character interaction and mystery in Joyce's books.

    wismomworks@gmail.com

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  26. The story sounds great as does the recipe. My son is a brewer. I would love to win a copy of Tangled Up in Brew.
    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  27. Brownies are my favorite treat. Thanks for this lovely giveaway. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. Congratulations on the new release! And thanks for the recipe! Dm_richards (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  29. I don't think I could ever pass up a brownie. And hubby, who isn't a fan of chocolate, also doesn't pass on brownies. So this is certainly a recipe I will try.
    Your books also sound like something I need to try. So, congratulations on the release of the 2nd one, and here's to the future ones.
    donna (dot) durnell (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

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  30. Yummy brownies. To Brew or not to brew would be great. Thanks.elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  31. I have the first book somewhere in my huge tbr box of books. I'll try and get to it sooner then later now. Love the recipe for the brownies but all I can do is drool. My partner and I have a 30lb weight loss goal program that started last week and will continue till we hit our goal weight hopefully well before next summer's vacation. I'd like to be back to at least a size TWELVE!

    Yes I would love to win Tangled to add to my massive home library (2200 and growing).

    NoraAdrienne (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Wow! That's a lot of books! Good luck with the weight loss. It's so hard to do!

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  32. That recipe sounds delicious. I'm gonna have to try it. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  33. The brownies look yummy! I can't wait to try the recipe. Thanks for the recipe and I am out in search of your 1st book love to start a new mystery!!

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  34. looks amazing. -mollie b. iemercedez@aol.com

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  35. The brownies sound wonderful! I loved To Brew or Not To Brew and can't wait for to read the new book!! cking78503@aol.com

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  36. The books and recipe sound good! I can't wait to read them! Thanks for the chance!
    Lisa H.
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  37. This is a new series to me and the subject sounds intriguing. Looking forward to reading this series. The brownies sound amazing, a recipe to try for sure.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. Yum.... brownies! Sounds delicious! I would love to give a copy a happy home! Thank you for the opportunity!
    angelhwk68@yahoo.com

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  39. The books look really awesome to read! Looking forward to reading the series. My favorite hobby is baking and the brownie recipes look great!

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  40. The book sounds awesome. I love cozy mysteries. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  41. Thanks for the recipe... it looks delicious and easy, and pecans are my favorite nut! I loved A Brew To Kill and am really looking forward to reading Tangled Up In Brew! aleonardi (at) my.com

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  42. The book sounds awesome. I love cozy mysteries. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  43. Would love to read! Parkeremma2003 at yahoo dot com

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  44. "Turtle" brownies! Love it...and I love the premiss in both "Brew" stories. Fingers crossed!
    kat8762(at)aol(dot)com

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  45. Sweets and cozy what a combo right up my alley. Would love to read and review on a few sites. ptclayton2@aol.com

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  46. Those brownies sound heavenly (to my mouth) and deadly (to my waistline)! Your books are on my TBR list! njcar22@aol.com

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  47. I love turtles, so all these ingredients together in a brownie sound amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. Nothing better than coffee and mysteries! This series is new to me. Can't wait to read one of your books. Thanks for a chance to win. shadowfax6994@att.net

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  49. I always enjoy getting to know new series. suefoster109atnetzero.net

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  50. Would love to win one of these books. The brownie photos should be illegal. I was drooling! LOL doward1952@yahoo.com

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  51. Both book covers are appealing! I'd love to win either book! Thanks for offering this! lindaherold999@gmail.com

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  52. Sounds like a good series. Will definitely read these books. mcastor07@gmail.com

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  53. Thanks, everyone! And a huge thank you to the ladies of Mystery Lovers Kitchen for letting me guest blog. Yinz guys are the best!

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  54. That recipe looks delicious. I have been hearing great things about this series and I can't wait to read it. utaker555@gmail.com

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  55. I am going to make these this week!! I think I'd like to sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the caramel. Rich brownies paired with something like an oatmeal stout to be consumed while reading a rich story. =) Well I guess I have my Monday night planned. Tangled Up in Brew, konecny7(at)gmail(dot)com
    Thank you

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    1. A stout is perfect with these brownies! Let me know how they turn out.

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    2. Congrats to you Marci! By random number generator, you are the winner of Joyce's book. And thanks to Joyce for the wonderful post and giveaway!

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  56. Sounds like a great story! Either title sounds good. zeta(at)iwon(dot)com

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  57. I loved the first book in this series and can't wait to read the second one, Tangled Up in Brew! Now I can't wait to make these brownies either - my husband will love them! ioncookbooks(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  58. Love different brownie recipes. Well almost as much as I love to read. Cozy Mysteries are the best.
    judytucker1947@gmail.com

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  59. I loved the first book and can't wait for the second book in the series. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  60. The book sounds great and the brownies look awesome! Thank you for this chance! areewekidding@yahoo.com

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  61. Those brownies look DELICIOUS! Thank you for the chance to win a copy of "Tangled Up In Brew", sounds great!

    wfnren at aol dot com

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  62. thanks for the chance. sounds great. janngrogan@yahoo.com

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  63. I live in Pittsburgh, PA & cannot wait to read these books.
    Mary
    ladylotion@msn.com

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    1. Yay! Another Yinzer! You should come to my launch party at Mystery Lovers Bookshop on October 8th.

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  64. The recipe looks great. And the book seems amazing. TgrJade25(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks.

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  65. I loved your Debut. A female BrewMaster is such a cool idea. I really did not expect the ending of book one. I am anticipating book two.

    Email at philski155a(AT) AOL(Dot) Com.
    Thanks for writing such a great series!

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  66. recipe looks wonderful thanks for sharing. cant wait to read the book

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  67. I really appreciate all the wonderful comments and the interest in the series. Thank you so much!

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  68. Looks like an exciting story, and delicious recipes! Can't wait to read it!

    Email address: koster@bellsouth.net

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  69. Would love to read this book. Zeta(at)iwon(dot)com

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  70. This sounds like a book I could get my hubby to read too! Most excellent :)
    Cheers-
    Kelly Braun
    Gaelicark(at)gmail(dot)com

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  71. I would LOVE to read this book! I read the first one and absolutely loved it and will definitely be reading this series for as long as it exists :)

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  72. I recently read To Brew or Not to Brew. As I had caught up with The Coffeehouse Mysteries, I was delighted to come across another interesting looking cozy mystery. I'm looking forward to reading more in your series, whether a winner or not. Thanks! (beckri1 at yahoo dot com)

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  73. Breweries are all the thing today and I was delighted with the release of your first book. Now I'll be hunting for your new one and also trying out your brownie recipe. robeader53@yahoo.com

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  74. The title already drew me in,now I want the book. Thanks for this great giveaway.

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    1. Oopsie! I forgot to leave my email addy:
      QuetziLibros@aol.com

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  75. Love the title! And burgers are always on my menu :) seckley@hotmail.com

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  76. Book and recipe sound great , thanks for the great giveaway. musiqmom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  77. My email is cindysnyder83@gmail.com forgot that earlier!

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  78. What a great looking book. centraleast2 at gmail dot com

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  79. I love the writers on this site. I'm always eager to start another series from here. I'd love to get To Brew or Not to Brew book. If not, I'm still going to read this series. Sounds fun. kchinetti at gmail dot com.

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  80. Looking forward to reading this, and the brownies sound yummy!

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  81. I enjoyed the first one so I'm looking forward to the next one.
    Multibookwoman@gmail.com.

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  82. I'm wrapping up the Domestic Diva and Coffee House mystery series. Can't wait to start something new!

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  83. Congratulations to Marci, our randomly chosen winner of TANGLED UP IN BREW!

    Thanks to everyone for stopping by to comment, and thanks most of all to Joyce Tremel for her wonderful post and generous giveaway. Cheers, Joyce!

    Happy reading (and eating), everyone!



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  84. the Carmel pecan brownies look amazing I'm gonna have to make them i would love to win your book

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