Today, we're joined by Kate Carlisle, author of the Fixer-Upper
Mysteries, which will be coming to the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
next week. So just for fun, she's going to join us TONIGHT to live tweet during
the premiere of The Art of Murder, a brand-new Garage Sale Mystery. Then she'll
be back again next week for the premiere of Framed for Murder: A Fixer-Upper
Mystery, which is based on Kate's book, THIS OLD HOMICIDE.
And we're so excited that we're giving away a $25 Visa Gift Card to one lucky winner today. Enter by answering Kate's question below and be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you.
Welcome, Kate!
Thank you so much for inviting me to guest blog—two weeks in
a row—here at Mystery Lovers Kitchen! Having a book turned into a TV-movie has
been a wonderful whirlwind, and it's especially exciting to hear from all of
the new readers who discovered me because of all the hoopla. And now a
double-bonus from MLK—two guest blogs, and two fun evenings of live-tweeting
while watching Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' latest premieres.
Life is good.
In honor of tonight's movie premiere theme, I wanted to
share a random factoid that I learned at a garage sale: wiener schnitzel is not
pork. When you make schnitzel using pork cutlets, it's just schnitzel. Wiener
schnitzel is made with veal. Which kind of blew my mind because
"wiener" and "pork" seem to go together. But the hostess at
the garage sale was from Germany, and I'm not brave enough—or stupid enough—to
argue with a German woman about schnitzel.
So here is an authentic recipe for German schnitzel, but
please, whatever you do, don't call
it wiener schnitzel.
Schnitzel
2 lb thinly sliced boneless pork chops, about ¼-inch thick
½ C all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 eggs
½ C plain bread crumbs
Clarified butter (ghee) for frying
1 lemon
Pound the pork chops to tenderize them. In a bowl, mix the
flour, salt and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place
the bread crumbs. Dredge the pork chops in flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs.
Melt the clarified butter (also known as ghee) in a heavy
pan over medium-high heat. I found mine at Trader Joe's, but I also saw it in
the international foods section of my supermarket. If you can't find any, you
can use a combination of regular butter and vegetable oil.
You need enough so that the butter or oil comes halfway up
the sides of the chops. Cook until well browned, about 2 minutes per side.
Drain on paper towels and serve with a lemon wedge. (Also
served here with dressing.)
Do you like going to garage sales? If so, share one of your most
successful buys, something you use all the time. Remember to leave your email address so we can contact you if you win the $25 Visa Gift Card!
Be sure to follow Kate (twitter.com/katecarlisle) and MLK
(twitter.com/mysteryloverskitchen) to join the fun tonight at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST, for
the premiere of The Art of Murder: A Garage Sale Mystery!
I definitely like checking out garage sales. Many years ago, I found/purchased an old porcelain teapot (and I collect tea sets) - gorgeous and in perfect condition. EMS591@aol.com
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love beautiful old teapots. Good job, Liz!
DeleteWe don't have time during the year to do garage/yard sales. We do them as we travel on our yearly vacations. We've traveled from Cape Cod down as far as Colonial Williamsburg and as far west as Luray in Western Va.
ReplyDeleteooops forget the email addie: NoraAdrienne (at) gmail (d0t) com
DeleteThat's a fun way to while away some vacation hours! And you get to really see how people live in different parts of the country.
DeleteI love garage sales. I dvr'd all the movie mysteries as I just was notified. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, Patrice!
DeleteI absolutely love garage sales. A few years ago, a local women who makes custom fabric decorations from her home had a garage sale. I bought multiple pieces of decorator fabrics in French Provincial patterns for $1 a yard. They perfectly matched the colors in my home, and I have enjoyed finding uses for them. I also love finding vintage kitchen pieces and glassware. marciataylor@windstream.net
ReplyDeleteI had a neighbor once who was a quilter, and when she had a garage sale, there were lines around the block!
DeleteI don't garage sale anymore, but when I did I came across a glider rocker like my mother used to have , for only 10.00 ! I still have it today ! kathambre@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteAw, that's precious! Do you think of your mom every time you sit there?
DeleteLovely to see you here, and we're so looking forward to out tweetfest this evening (and next week too!). I love both garage sales and fixer-uppers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sheila! I'm both excited and nervous!
DeleteI don't go to many garage sales, but when I do, I enjoy them. I really like the antique Terrier porcelain teapot I found at one.
ReplyDeletemarlene(dot)ezell(at)gmail(dot)com
That's our second teapot of the day! :D
DeleteI have found some great out-of-print books and extra dishes to match my collection at garage sales. grace dot koshida at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteNow you're speaking my language, Grace. I love to look for old, rare books at garage sales. Sometimes you find a real treasure.
DeleteI'm looking forward to attending the rummage sales and garage sales this spring! Church sales are the best! I have found lovely leather pocket books, coats, I award my wardrobe every spring and fall! And the kids get into the fun of a good time finding a good toy or game.too!
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DeleteAlmost always lots of great kids' clothes and toys. I love that we recycle them by passing them along.
DeleteThere used to be a quaint little house that was transformed into a Bed & Breakfast, down the street. The owners eventually passed away and the family sold the property. They held a huge garage sale and my husband and my husband and I bought MANY things. We had been fascinated by the place for years. Rumors it was haunted!!! I bought very old cast iron muffin and pop over pans. They are wonderful and I use often. I swear we have heard those pans rattling around the kitchen at about 3a.m.!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, you just gave me a shiver! I might have to use that in a book someday. ;)
DeleteOneponychick66@hotmail.com. sorry forgot
ReplyDeleteI like garage sales. I got almost new looking roll top desk for $30 at one. When I got it home, there was a hidden drawer inside and end up finding old letters that someone wrote back and forth to a gentleman I believe in WW 2. Plus there was an old twenty dollar bill. I tried to return this stuff to the people I bought it from but they already have moved.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately don't have the desk anymore or letters. Ex-boyfriend took these items :-(
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Deletelady(dot)janel(at)hotmail(dot) com
Oh wow, how fascinating!
DeleteI haven't been to a garage sale in a while, but I do like going to them. You never know what treasure you may find. I love the recipe. Thank you for this chance! areewekidding@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWinter isn't the best time of year for garage sales... but it IS the best time of year for schnitzel! ;)
DeleteNine years ago I found an old, old, wooden magazine holder. Some light sanding. A coat of paint to match my kitchen decor. Picked up a couple of flower transfers and I use it in the kitchen for cookie sheets and muffin tins. It sits at the end of the counter near my work station. It is especially appreciated now. Two years ago seriously damaged my knee and have a hard time bending. Della at deepotter (at) peoplepc ((dot) com
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! I've never heard of someone using a magazine rack for that purpose, Della. You're very creative.
DeleteYou never know what treasures will be found at garage sales. I look for pristine toys for the grandchildren who live here and visit every weekend. I found a bike which was $5 and still is used and enjoyed. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a steal! Good job!
DeleteI love garage sales. I often find full skeins of yarn so I can crochet afghans to my hearts content without spending a lot of money. cheers@Marjimmanor.com
ReplyDeleteI bet you can find lots of those, from people who enjoy knitting but never seem to have time to do it. Good for you, Margo.
DeleteMe, my mom, and my kids go to yard sales every Spring and Summer. We find a lot of great things. I get very excited when I find good books.
ReplyDeletemoonbay7399(at)gmail(dot)com
I haven't been in years. I already own too much stuff. I'm at the stage where I am getting rid of things. My niece and I used to go. She bought a portable TV fit $5 one. Our family members tend to have a one TV rule. Since she bought it she was allowed to keep it in her room. suefoster109 at net zero.net.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Clever girl to figure out that workaround. Maybe she'll be watching Hallmark Movies & Mysteries next week when my movie comes on. ;)
DeleteI go to a few in the spring and summer in our area. I have found garden items which were like new. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love garage sales. I love collecting old books and found an old copy of The Wizard of Oz which was an original. brichardson0056@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOMG, what a wonderful find, Becky! Treasure that book.
DeleteI love garage sales and I would have to say the best thing I got over the years were Agatha Christie Books. I have everyone of her books in paper and love reading them. They are a treasure to me. Can't wait to watch the new movie tonight. Thanks for the chance. Lisamil46@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThat's a collection I would treasure, too, Lisa. Agatha Christie is one of my greatest inspirations. (I'm sure that's true of most mystery writers.)
DeleteUsed to love browsing through flea markets and garage sales. We did get some nice milk cans that we refinished for outside decoration. But now that I am 65, I find myself avoiding them and trying to declutter instead. Kuzlin at aol.com
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of people feel the same way, decluttering, unfettering their lives.
DeleteI have never done garage sales. I guess just busy with other things. Thanks for chance. Janngrogan@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love garage sales.I collect Homer Laughlin dishes and I found a whole set of 1949 dishes at one of those sales. I am after a certain teapot now...
ReplyDeleteMarilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com
I had to go look them up. Some really pretty patterns!
DeleteI once bought a book at a yard sale for 50 cents and then sold it on EBay for $50 dollars. This was the start of me and my husbands book business in hat we still work at 10 years later. dr(dot)oldsmobileaticloud(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWow, Jeannie, that's quite the return on investment! Good job!
DeleteHaven't been to a garage sale for a very long time. Best buys have been books.
ReplyDeletekckendler at gmail dot com
Live garage sales. I've found some great finds. A book case for $5, a cookie jar that looks like a lighthouse. My dad loved and collected them. So I bought it as a rememberence of him. And of course books. mommatoodle at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to remember your dad, Pam! Did he love cookie jars or lighthouses, or specifically cookie jars that look like lighthouses?
DeleteI found a stock pot for $2 that we use all the time for cooking for the big family gatherings.
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