By Cal Orey, The Writing Gourmet
“At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.”
-- William Somerset Maugham
“At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.”
-- William Somerset Maugham
Welcome to a one-of-a-kind Chocolatey Contest with a Mediterranean angle. That's right. I want you to take me to Europe via gourmet food. But help! I'd love to have a new, improved menu plan. The rules: First, Sign In on my blog: www.calorey.blogspot.com . Tip: (Go to Followers on the left column; Google is the quickest route in.)...
Then, dish out the awesome titles of your fave dishes--no recipes. Be bold. Be creative. Think healthy. The catch is, you must include vinegar, olive oil, and chocolate. Here's a taste... Imagine: You are throwing a dinner party with good friends, good conversation. It's an event for four this weekend! It's 80 degrees outdoors. You're in a mountain-type setting. What do you serve? Please include the following dishes: Appetizer, Bread, Salad, Entree, One Side Dish, Dessert and Beverage. No meat, please.
Deadline: The first day of Fall, September 22. The winner will receive a signed, sealed, and delivered copy of The Healing Powers of Chocolate (Kensington, December 2009) and a box of handmade luxury chocolates by one of my fave chocolatiers. I've sweetened the pot due to the overwhelming response from folks who want to enjoy chocolate--just like I have been doing for months during my research! So, get in on the fun--you may win two yummy gifts just in time for the holidays! Good luck.
P.S. Two other contestants--aka the runners-up--will win a copy of The Healing Powers of Vinegar or The Healing Powers of Olive Oil.
See the competition at http://calorey.blogspot.com/2009/08/contest-outdoor-dinner-party-what-do.html -- so you don't repeat.
