LESLIE: I am thrilled to welcome back to the Kitchen my beloved cousin, Laura Childs, and her co-author, my dear friend, Terrie Farley Moran, celebrating today's release of GLITTER BOMB, the 15th Scrapbooking Mystery, with a recipe for Southern Spoon Bread and a book giveaway.
Leave a comment below for a chance to win a copy of GLITTER BOMB!
LAURA AND TERRIE: Of all the fabulous events that take place in New Orleans,
Mardi Gras is, hands down, the most exciting. Carmela Bertrand and her BFF Ava Grieux
are not about to miss a moment of the fun as they drink, dance and lunge to catch
beads at the Pluvius Parade festivities. Carmela's ex-husband Shamus rides by on his sparkling gold float at the
head of the parade, when suddenly the revelry turns to disaster. Shamus' float
crashes and explodes, and although Shamus escapes unhurt, a member of his krewe
is killed. Carmela
and Ava plunge into an investigation of the krewe-member's death, but as they
dig deeper it starts to look less like an accident and more like a
murder....and Shamus seems less like a victim, and more like a suspect.
Even though Carmela’s fianceé Detective Edgar Babcock warns her to stay away
from the murder investigation, Carmela has a knack for nosing out information
and a curiosity for hunting down clues.
GLITTER BOMB by Laura Childs and Terrie Farley Moran is the
fifteenth book in the Scrapbooking mystery series. Besides teaching a craft or
two, Carmela takes readers on a zany ride through New Orleans that includes
haunted cemeteries, a fashion show, a sports car rally, and a party at the zoo,
all while trying to solve the murder. Still, the girls always find time for a
fashionable meal or two at legendary eateries like Commander’s Palace. But when
Carmela makes dinner at home, it wouldn’t be a surprise to have Southern Spoon
Bread on the menu.
Southern Spoon
Bread
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cornmeal
1 teas. salt
1 Tbsp. butter
2 cups
buttermilk
2 eggs,
separated
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Add cornmeal, salt and butter to boiling water. Cool.
Add buttermilk. Fold in well-beaten egg yolks and mix. Then fold in stiffly-beaten egg whites. Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and bake in oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
Serve as a side dish, scooping mixture out with a spoon.
Serves 4. Beads optional.
For a chance to win a copy of GLITTER BOMB, please comment below, with your email address.
Carmela and Ava would love to know if you have ever been to New Orleans. If so,
what is your favorite thing about NOLA? If not, they are wondering when you are
coming to visit.
(US addresses only; winner will be chosen Friday, October 5.)
Winner of both the Agatha and the Derringer, TERRIE FARLEY MORAN is the author of the beachside Read 'Em and Eat cozy mystery
series; co-author of Laura Childs’ New Orleans scrapbooking mystery series; and
has published numerous short stories in Ellery
Queen Mystery Magazine, Alfred
Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, numerous anthologies.
No, I have never been to New Orleans. I have heard many great things about the city though and hope to visit one day. mbradeen [at] yahoo [dot] com
ReplyDeleteSo worth the trip.
DeleteI never been there but I would love to go. Great review this sounds very good, Thanks for the recipe too it looks good.
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Penny, please post your email addy for a chance to win.
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DeleteWell, it's an unfair question for me. I grew up in New Orleans, so yes, I suppose you could say I've been there. It also means my favorite things are probably not the touristy things - spots that I have special memories; places that "ain't here no more" I went with friends & family; local traditions that don't translate to outsiders. But of the things that are there that tourists can enjoy the same as locals, I would definitely say a sno-ball at Plum Street Sno-Balls, lunch at Commander's Palace, and dinner at Galatoire's are among my favorites. (ellieanne at email dot com)
ReplyDeleteWow Lynn, how nice for you.
DeleteWe are planning a visit to New Orleans in the spring. Looking forward to checking out all the places that Ava and Carmela frequent.
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait to read this new book! 📚
Please post your email addy for a chance to win.
DeleteI would love to be in New Orleans for Mardi Gras! It is something I have always wanted to do.
ReplyDeleteThe cover of this new book is gorgeous!
Thank you for the recipe and for the giveaway.
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Glad you like the cover. Laura Childs worked extremely hard with the publisher's art department to get just the right feel.
DeleteI have not been fortunate to have visited New Orleans, but I would love to!
ReplyDeleteDonah42 at aol dot com
Some day!
DeleteI have been to New Orleans once. I love the beautiful architecture and the great food. cking78503(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI hope you get back there one day. <3
DeleteGood morning every one. Laura and I are thrilled to be here at Mystery Lover's Kitchen. Great thanks to Leslie and all the great chefs here at MLK for letting us hang out with all of you. Great luck to all.
ReplyDeleteNew Orleans weaves its spell. The unique and historic buildings, the delectable food and the wonderful music all made my visit memorable. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got to visit.
DeleteUnfortunately we have never been to New Orleans a fault that I would love to correct some day soon. It is one of our trips on our bucketlist. We moved recently to the northern part of our state seemingly moving away from New Orleans, but I'm not going to let that deter me at all. :)
ReplyDelete"GLITTER BOMB" sounds absolutely amazing! I'd love the opportunity to read it and greatly appreciate the chance to win a copy.
Being from the south, the recipe for Southern Spoon Bread makes my mouth water. :)
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Kay, southern spoon bread is one of the recipes that Laura contributed to the book, but I made it for the pictures to go with this post and it is really good.
DeleteNo I haven't been to New Orleans but my husband and I are planning on stopping there this winter some time if we can manage an RV trip to the Houston area to visit his sister. If not I will maybe plan a long weekend and fly out.
ReplyDeletePlease post your email addy for a chance to win.
DeleteI bet Glitter Bomb is da bomb! Would like to find out for myself. :)
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DeleteWelcome, Laura and Terrie!
ReplyDeleteREADERS, REMEMBER: Leave your email address for a chance to win!
And if you haven't been to NOLA, you'll LOVE it -- in person or on the page!
Leslie, we are so thrilled to be here and wow! What a great reception!
DeleteI have never bee to New Orleans but have loved it as a setting for my reading. If ever I were to go, I would want to visit Commander's Palace. Will not be able to travel for a few years. My youngest is in college and so resources are supporting that for the moment.
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Lil, My son took my daughter-in-law to Commander's Palace when they visited NOLA with friends. They said it was out of this world. In two trips to NOLA, I haven't yet made it to Commander's Palace. Maybe my next trip will be the one!!
DeleteI have never visited New Orleans but I hope to visit this year as the city beckons me. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan.
DeleteMmmm, spoon bread! Go really decadent and add grated sharp cheddar!
ReplyDeletelibbydodd at comcast dot net
Love that touch!
DeleteOh, Libby, that sounds perfect!
DeleteI've been to New Orleans for a wedding at the Saint Louis Cathedral that was pretty amazing. My favorite places there are the Cafe du Monde and The Napoleon House. Thanks for sharing your spoonbread recipe with us, it reminds me of my Grandmother who used to make it often, and for your giveaway! bobandcelia@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteOh, what a stunning place to hold a wedding!
DeleteI have been to New Orleans many years ago. Would love to go back sometime. pwtish171@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI hope you get there soon.
DeleteNew Orleans was a regular destination for our family vacations when I was growing up. Anytime we headed east from Texas we made New Orleans our first stop. When we lived in Baton Rouge we went to New Orleans at every opportunity. Great city!! It's recovered from some terrible events both natural and man-made. I often fantasize about having an upstairs apartment in the French Quarter where every morning I could walk to Cafe du Monde to start my day then walk along the Moon Walk then just peruse the shops. My favorite think about New Orleans is simply the unique atmosphere that is the French Quarter. lnchudej@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, that sounds delish! I was in NOLA for Bouchercon, the world mystery convention, in 2016, and took exactly that walk. Delightful!
DeleteI have been fortunate to have visited NO several times; my ex-h went to law school at Loyola. It is such a lovely city and now that my cousin lives there, I can't wait to visit again. I love this series; thanks for the chance to win a copy of Glitter Bomb!
ReplyDeletesalvatoresmom71(at)yahoo(dot)com.
Wow! Lucky you to have family in NOLA.
DeleteThanks for the recipe. I've never been to N'awlins, but it's definitely on my bucket list.
ReplyDeletePlease post your email addy for a chance to win.
DeleteI've been looking forward to this book--ty for the chance! Legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteGood luck
DeleteI have never been to New Orleans. Someday... I wanted to attend Bouchercon when it was there but finances didn't permit it. Thank you for the chance to win your new book and happy release day!
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DeleteDonna, Bouchercon is going back to New Orleans in a couple of years--so maybe!
DeleteYes, NOLA in 2021! And in Laura's neighborhood, Minneapolis, in 2022!
DeleteI didn't expect to like New Orleans because my aunt and uncle got beer thrown on them during Mardi Gras. We went during the summer and enjoyed the architecture and food. I think I liked the places where you could see the river best.
ReplyDeleteSally, I agree. The river is amazing.
DeleteI visited New Orleans for a quick day trip during spring break a gazillion years ago. What a city! Hurricanes (the cocktail), beignets, and pralines come to mind, along with fabulous architecture and the bustling French Quarter. bskts4unme@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed The Big Easy.
DeleteOnly been to New Orleans once and I hope I get to go back some day. jawdance@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteJudy, my second trip to NOLA was awesome and I hope to go a thrid time someday.
DeleteNo, but I have a New Orleans Nights T-shirt from Six Flags. It's neon green. I also have a little stuffed bear with Mardi Gras colors. Catbooks72(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI have a green New Orleans Mardi Gras nightgown. We should have a slumber party with Carmlea and Ava!
DeleteNo i never been to New Orleans but i am planning on going one year.
ReplyDeletePlease post your email addy for a chance to win.
DeleteI have been to New Orleans several times. There is so much to see there. I love the Garden District and the Great River Road and visiting Cajun country and the plantations and of course, Bourbon Street. Looking forward to reading "Glitter Bomb".
ReplyDeletediannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow Dianne, you've hit all the hot spots.
DeleteI have never been to New Orleans but really long to go there.
ReplyDeleterobsnest60 {at} yahoo {dot} com
It was always on my bucket list--and I got there twice. Now my bucket list says--New Orleans for a third time.
DeleteI've never been to New Orleans, but I'd love to read about it in your new book.
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Good woman. Got it!
DeleteI have never been to New Orleans and doubt I will I will have a chance to visit there any time soon.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
But you can always read about it! ;)
DeleteI last visited New Orleans when I was a kid, so I'd love to go again.
ReplyDeleteturtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com
I've never been to New Orleans.
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My parents honeymooned in New Orleans. So for one of our family vacations when I was a young teen, we went there. We ate at Arnaud's where my parents ate on the honeymoon. When Dad told the maitre'd about it, he took us back to see their private collection of the gowns from the mardi gras queens.
ReplyDeleteI visited New Orleans again in 1975. I went with a friend and we stayed at her gidparent's house in Gulfport. It was Thanksgiving and my birthday, so we went to NOLA and shopped. Everything was decorated for Xmas and it was magical. We went to Al Hurt's club for dinner. It was thrilling to hear Al Hurt perform.
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Marlene, what treasured memories! Thanks for sharing them.
DeleteMarlene, what fabulous experiences.
DeleteHAven't been to NOLA. My brother & his wife enjoy it. Congrats on the new book!
ReplyDeletekckendler at gmail dot com
Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI haven't ever been to New Orleans but I almost made it once. My Mom decided to go but she has a terrible sense of direction. We ended up in Baton Rouge and there we stayed. Her map was a napkin in which a friend had given her directions. I still want to go.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteI've been to NOLA. Loved it, but the main thing I remember is that I didn't realize how powerful the drink called "Hurricane" was and the walk back to the hotel was very interesting! Not to mention that the elevators weren't working and I had to climb the stairs to the 2nd floor. Actually, I believe I ascended on my hands and knees and carried my pocketbook in my teeth! My sister has never let me forget it!