Pressing the Issue, the 6th Cookbook Nook Mystery, is out!
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"Another great
book in a fantastic series. Daryl Wood Gerber is a masterful storyteller. Jenna
Hart once again finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation, through
no fault of her own. This book has a lot of twists and turns, and kept me
engrossed from beginning to end. If you love books, food, and cats, then this
is the book, and series, for you. I highly recommend this book!" ~
Goodreads review by Robin.
From Daryl:
Last
week I wrote about visiting the Renaissance Fair to research Pressing the
Issue, which features a Ren Fair. This week, I have to tell you
about all the wonderful “unique” foods I discovered when I did my foodie
research via the Internet and cookbooks and elsewhere. Many will be found at
the end of the book. For example, I found a 14th century ginger cheesecake recipe
that I tweaked, and it turned out great. I landed on a delicious Sin in a Cup
recipe that is like a chocolate cheesecake bonbon (frozen). My friend author
and blogger Kim Davis will be sharing that with you on Cinnamon, Sugar and a
little bit of Murder on Friday! Check it out. She’s such a fabulous cook.
Today, I thought I’d share one of my new favorite foods. It’s so easy to make
and is packed with flavor. Hawker’s Mush. What is it? I’ll let Jenna tell you.
Remember, Jenna is a foodie but not a gourmet cook, so whatever she shares has
to be easy!
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Hawker’s
Mush
From
Jenna:
Hawker’s Mush happens to be one of Rhett’s and my
favorite dishes at the fair. It’s basic yet so delicious. Think of it like
potato pancakes. If you can’t eat garlic, leave it out. The onions add plenty
of flavor on their own. Also, I have to admit that I had no idea how easy Hollandaise
sauce was to make. What a find!
(Yield: 6–8 servings)
4
tablespoons or more butter
1
large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
4
cups raw spinach, chopped (becomes about 2 cups)
1
tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2
cloves garlic, crushed
2
tablespoons sherry
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups
cooked brown rice and wild rice mix
3
eggs, beaten
Hollandaise
sauce (recipe below)
In a
medium-sized frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft
and beginning to turn golden brown, about 8–10 minutes. If the onions seem dry,
add another tablespoon of butter. Then add raw chopped spinach.
Sauté
until all the moisture from the spinach is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Turn heat
down and add the thyme, crushed garlic, and sherry. Add salt and pepper. Simmer
until all liquid is absorbed, about 2–4 minutes more. Cool 5 minutes.
In a
large bowl combine the cooked brown rice and wild rice, the onion-spinach
mixture, and the beaten eggs.
For
this next step, you’ll have to do it in batches: in a medium frying pan, melt 1
tablespoon butter. Add rice-onion-spinach mixture in 1/2-cup portions. Flatten
each down so you have rounds about ½ inch thick.
Cook
over medium heat until set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip over and cook until golden.
Slide
onto a plate and put in a warm oven. Repeat until entire mixture is cooked.
Keep
warm. When ready, serve with Hollandaise sauce.
What's Pressing the Issue about?
The annual Renaissance Fair serves up a helping of crafty courtiers, damsels in distress, and medieval murder . . .
As the annual Renaissance Fair comes to Crystal Cove, Jenna Hart’s
Cookbook Nook is packed with tasty treats and all things medieval, while her
pal Bailey is ready to swoon over her upcoming nuptials at a local vineyard.
But when the two friends discover the body of the vineyard’s owner bludgeoned
by a wine press, all their merriment fades, along with their hopes for a
vintage year.
Which churlish varlet did the deed? Was it the victim’s errant
brother, who stood to inherit the vineyards? Or the owner’s crestfallen
ex-girlfriend? Mayhap it was the newly arrived lusty wench, or her jealous
husband. Fie on them all! Verily, Jenna can’t rest until justice is served, and
she vows to track down the killer. But can she sniff out the truth before the
villainous culprit strikes again?
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I would wear something comfortable. Long skirt...long puffy sleeved blouse. Always a shawl...knitted, of course. Maybe one of those ruffled caps? I’d have my knitting along and look for a comfortable place to sit and knit and watch the jousting. Lldawnjm (at) gmail (dot)com...
ReplyDeleteJane, sounds so fun. Love those ruffled caps. ~ Daryl
DeleteI've been to local Renaissance Festivals in the past, and I always wore Fairy wings and a small tiara. EMS591@aol.com
ReplyDeleteLiz, I have fairy wings but no tiara. Must find one. Cute. ~ Daryl
DeleteI would go as a buxom bar wench.. I lived fairly close to the big fair in So. Calif. but was always working and couldn't go. I did manage to the Gilroy Garlic Festival when I moved to No. Calif. Who knew garlic ice cream could taste good!
ReplyDeleteseffichinchilla@outlook.com
Sue, it does taste good? I've been afraid to try it. ~ Daryl
DeleteI would wear long skirt with ruffle blouse carry a basket to bring home goodies I found at fair. Jcok22@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteTemplarlady, the basket is a sweet touch! ~ Daryl
DeleteI would wear a long green skirt over a long sleeved shift with a tabbed vest that laces up the front. Perhaps a cloak if it is cold. Low heel boots. moodiesmum(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteA cloak. Raquel, great idea. And definitely low-heeled anything. LOL ~ Daryl
DeleteI would definitely have to wear something comfortable although I've always wanted to wear a tight-fitting gown with big puffy sleeves. smmolloy1105@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteShannon, I made a puffy sleeved white blouse in college (very pirate-like). It was so fun. Went with everything. ~ Daryl
DeleteI would want to go all out and wear a Victorian floor length ballgown. Why not?
ReplyDeletetami.norman@gmail.com
Tami, absolutely. Why not go all out and have fun? ~ Daryl
DeleteWhen I was younger, I’d definitely wear the bar wench outfit. Now I don’t know. suefoster109 at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteWith total disregard to comfort, I would wear a deep blue velvet gown with gold braid trim and long sleeves. Dmskrug3 at hotmail(.)com
ReplyDeleteRight, Daniele. Comfort is not all it's cracked up to be. LOL ~ Daryl
DeleteI would wear a lady in waiting outfit with a heavy velvet ornate jacket . saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLove it, Traveler. ~ Daryl PS even your fictional name "traveler" goes with the times. :)
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ReplyDeleteI would wear a long blue gown and one of those pointy hats. ckmbeg@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteRiley, sounds very pretty and elegant. ~Daryl
DeleteWe have a Medieval Faire in our adjoining county in the summer. I love attending and dressing the part. My favorite outfit is that of a gypsy fortune teller (although I can't read cards or palms.) Big hoop earrings, a peasant skirt and blouse, either black booties or high black boots. Lots of bangle bracelets to complete the outfit. robeader53(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteRobin, sounds like so much fun. Aunt Vera would approve. ~ Daryl
DeleteI've attended a number of these faires in the last thirty years and seen many costumes. The only ones I'd be able to get away with these days would be the Royal Court gowns. I have a friend who is part of the King Richard's Faire group and while I'm not slender like she is, I could get away with being a Dutchess who is "well padded". LOL
ReplyDeleteNoraAdrienne (at) gmail (dot) com
NoraA, a well-padded dutchess. Very nice. ~ Daryl
DeleteThis sounds like great stuff!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes on your new book babies.
libbydodd at comcast dot net
Aw, Libby, you didn't write down a costume. Harrumph. LOL ~ Daryl
DeleteI’d go as an archer like one of Robin Hood’s band.
ReplyDeletesgiden at verizon(.)net
Sandy, archers and hunters, as a rule, are to say hello to any fellow hunter they pass. It's quite fun. ~ Daryl
DeleteI would be a Moon Fairy. I would have long flowing dress with many layers in different colors of blue and white. My wings will be sheer colors of blue and white and sparkly. I will have a band of moon flowers and ribbons in my hair and around my neck will be a triple moon necklace. Around my eyes I will glue some quarter moon and stars.
ReplyDeletescarletbegonia5858(at)gmail(dot)com
Cupcake, I love this. What a beautiful costume. A moon fairy. I want to be one. ~ Daryl
DeleteI went to a renaissance festival once as a kid and had a blast. I'm kind of surprised I never went back. I loved seeing everyone dressed up and loved the re-enactments. I think if I dressed up I would just wear a peasant dress. They were fun but didn't seem cumbersome to get around in. awilcox1182@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAmanda, I have to admit the peasant dresses do look the most comfortable. With a tied vest and roomy sleeves and you can wear comfortable sandals. :) ~ Daryl
DeleteI would go as a prosperous merchant. Thanks for a chance to win a paperback copy of this book. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteDoward, I can just see you as this. Maybe a watch fob and bags of money. ~Daryl
Deletemany years ago I went in a burgundy velvet gown. The festival was great but the gown ended up pretty muddy by the end of the day. embam1969@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteBarb, isn't it grand that we have dry cleaning? What did they do back in the day? LOL ~ Daryl
DeleteI think I would dress up as a kitchen wench, with long skirt made of some rough linen, long sleeved white blouse, and a cap covering my hair. Of course, I would also have to have a tankard of ale and a prop chicken leg or some such. Congrats on the new release! aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteAutumn, I like you're thinking. Everyone needs props. :) ~ Daryl
DeleteI want to be comfortable! Can I dress like one of Robin Hood's merry men? I don't think they'd mind a woman in disguise!
ReplyDeletepatdupuy(at)yahoo(dot)com.
Pat, I dressed up as a pirate. In the book, Jenna dresses like Maid Marian. ~ Daryl
DeleteA long flowing skirt with a ruffly blouse and a princess hat or tiara. Can't wait to read the book!
ReplyDeleteA princess hat with the tassels is so pretty and festive, Melissa. Love it. ~ Daryl
DeleteForgot my email. mcastor07(at)Gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI would like to be a "card reader" like Aunt Vera and dress the part--with comfortable shoes!!
ReplyDeleteoops--lindaherold999@gmail.com
DeleteAunt Vera wears Birkenstocks, so you're set, Linda. ~ Daryl
DeleteWhat a great question. First of all, congratulations on your release. Looking forward to getting a print copy very soon. Winning one would obviously be fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSo for my description of a faire attendee, I think I'd wear something brown as everytime I've been to a faire, there was lots of dirt or mud. So brown clothing for at least the skirt and since I am rarely cold even in low temps, I'd wear a couple of light weight items like a vneck shirt and possibly a lace up vest to look the part. I'd wear lots of beads/necklaces, bracelets and big hoop earrings and wear a scarf to hold back my hair. I think lots of makeup would be a good idea, and definitely comfy shoes. I'd probably look like I had a Halloween costume on but those sound like an outfit I'd like.
Thank you. Cynthia. ceblain (AT) tmlponline (DOT) net
CE, brown skirt sounds very reasonable. Smart girl. And all the jewelry you can find is fabulous! ~ Daryl
DeletePS Remember the print copies will be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble and not in stores. A new model for publishing right now.
I would go as a soothsayer. I think my outfit would be flowing and probably purple. ljbonkoski@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteA soothsayer. Love it, Lori. Jenna's father goes as an apothecary in a flowing purple get up. :) ~ Daryl
DeleteTari, ha, ha, ha. Very funny about how to shoot an arrow. Love it. ~ Daryl
ReplyDeleteI think I would ggo as a court jester---crazy hat and all.
ReplyDeletesuefarrell.farrell@gmail.com
Sue, what fun! I mention a court jester in the book. That would be so cool. ~ Daryl
DeleteI would go as a scholar: red was the preferred color for scholars who were highly regarded. I would wear a red robe. Their robes were very similar to our cap/gown today so I'd use that as my base. A gold rope belt and mortarboard hat. And of course I'd carry a manuscript! wordmomkm@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteKatherine, sounds very elegant. Love it. ~ Daryl
DeleteI would wear a long skirt with a ruffled blouse. I would like to be a fortune teller.
ReplyDeletediannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
Then you'll need beads, Dianne. And perhaps a deck of cards or a ready, steady hand. ~ Daryl
DeleteI'd love an ebook of this if I won. Unless I were going to the fair as a tourist, I'd love to rent a fancy Renaissance costume w/ a peasant top, cinched at the waist and a lovely print skirt. legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteKara, I think a cinched waist is so lovely on a woman. Makes me think of all the Shakespearean performances I've seen. And Scarlet O'Hara, of course. LOL ~ Daryl
DeleteI'm all for comfort so I'd wear boots, leggings, a white off the shoulder shirt and a corset. The other costumes are cute but impractical for me. Kkcochran (at) hotmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteKristin, I totally get it. :) ~ Daryl
DeleteI would want to wear something comfortable & not too hot. Maybe a simple blouse & skirt. turtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteJana, the "peasant" look is very in. Easy and comfortable. ~ Daryl
DeleteJana, you have won this giveaway by random selection. Congrats. I'll be in touch via email. ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteI would wear a Lady Marian type ensemble. So much fun. Always wanted a full size knight in armor for my home. It would not fit in with anything that I own, but hey!
ReplyDeletecarters@columbusacademy.org
A full size knight in shining armor? Susan, how fun. You could put him on your front porch to warn off intruders. ~ Daryl
DeleteI would wear a deep maroon down with big puffy sleeves. Thanks for the chance. Maceoindo(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteJnalpath - love maroon and a color that was very big in the day. ~ Daryl
DeleteI think I would have to wear a wench of some kind or maybe a lady in waiting. Although I do like some of the mens clothes too. No tights though please, lol. Very interesting recipe. Not a fan of white or yellow sauces though so not sure if I would like that. kayt18 (at) comcast (dot) net
ReplyDeleteKay, I ate these without the sauce, too, and they were really lovely. In fact, they might be great with sour cream (like a potato latke) or even apple sauce. But I liked them PLAIN. ~ Daryl
DeleteCongratulations on the upcoming release of your new book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the recipe for Hawker's mush.
It looks scrumptious! I love baking and cooking,so I will definitely be making this soon! I would be wearing something comfortable,Perhaps very similar to the gown Merida wore in the Disney movie "Brave".A gown I can dance in and run through the fields of wild Lavender. I would have my long hair,loosely pulled back with ribbons, with crown of wild flowers resting on my head.Myndirene(at)yahoo(dot)com
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ReplyDeleteI went to a Renaissance Festival and got photographed. I was helping a Friend sell her ghost story book. I wore a long black dress to my ankles and a black shawl with a cross around my neck a friend bought in an antique store in Spain...borrowed and very old.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com
I'd dress as a jester and stir up some laughter!
ReplyDeleteThe winner of this giveaway is Jana L, by random selection. Congrats! Thanks to all for playing along. I got some great costume ideas. ~ Daryl
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