Desserts First

Saturday, January 28

The Carson Center
100 Kentucky Ave.
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana has invited me to serve as
one of the judges for this years event.This is such an honor.

This signature fundraising event hosted by the Girl Scouts
of Kentuckiana is open to the public and features Paducah's finest chefs
creating original desserts using the well known Girl Scout cookie varieties as
the key ingredient and presenting them for tasting. Event also includes music,
hors d'oeuvres, auctions and a judging crowning for the best dessert of the
event. You don't want to miss these tasty treats! Individual tickets: $30.
Corporate tables: $1,000. RSVP 443-8704

Paducah's finest restaurant chefs prepare original desserts
using Girl Scout Cookie varieties as the key ingredient for tasting at the
Carson Center in Paducah. Enjoy delicious one-of-a-kind desserts, hors
d'oeuvres, gourmet cookie desserts, competing chefs, music and silent auctions.
See which dessert the judges crown the best of the event. Who's cooking?

• Kirchhoff’s Bakery and Deli
• Etcetera Coffee House
• Neil’s Catering
• Artisan Kitchen
• West Kentucky Technical College Culinary School
• Whaler’s Catch
• Just Hors d’oeuvres, a Mother-Daughter Duo
• Downtown Coffee Bar
• A Pampered Palate
• Cass and Co
• Gold Rush Café
• JP’s Bar and Grill

4 RIVERS BOOK FESTIVAL, ARTS & CRAFTS, & HORSE SHOW

Its this weekend! Paducah's First Ever Book Festival! At Carson Park as part of the HORSES Inc. Expo. Held in conjuction with their Horse Show, Arts & Crafts Fair, and Christmas Expo.

This one day event will encompass an array of activities, truly something for everyone to enjoy. Held at Carson Park in Paducah, Ky. on Saturday October 15, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Here are just a few of the activities you can find…

There will be a wide variety of vendors set up with unique gift ideas and specialty items

The special riders will showcase their skills in the “Boots and Bridles Competition” obstacle course where they earn ribbons

A book festival will be held with authors presenting their own published books

Local entertainment throughout the day

2 concession stands

2 bands from Lexington, Ky. perform in the afternoon/evening

Students will conduct a canned food drive for local food pantry

Raffle drawings throughtout the day

and much, much more! So, whether you come to do some early Christmas shopping or come to cheer on your favorite rider in the Boots and Bridles Competition, you’re sure to have a good time and support a worthy cause. So don’t miss out!

DON'T MISS IT. OCT. 15, CARSON PARK 10:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

12TH BBQ ON THE RIVER PADUCAH

I will sign my TN and KY cookbooks at the Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway just across the Gazebo as part of Paducah's 12th Annual BBQ on the River this weekend.

BBQ on the River, A Community Charitable Event! Can you think of a better way to spend an early fall weekend than enjoying great BBQ, lively entertainment, exquisite crafts, a charming downtown and a great time with friends. Come join us in Paducah, KY for three great days of BBQ Bliss as 50 plus BBQ teams from Western Kentucky and beyond cook up over 60 tons of meat in hopes of taking home the coveted Grand Champions trophy. Along with delicious mouthwatering food and fabulous fun you will be helping out many local charitable organization.

Make your plans now to be in Paducah, September 23 thru 25, 2010 for our 16th Ever BBQ on the River.

The cookbooks are also available in the Paducah area at:

Market 315 proceeds going to Paducah Cooperative Ministry

BBQ & More proceeds going to BBQ on the River Fundraiser

Lourdes Hospital Gift Shop proceeds going to Auxiliary

Purple Toad Winery proceeds going to St. Mary's High School

Western Baptist Hospital proceeds going to Auxiliary

And in Western Kentucky:

Ice House Gallery, Mayfield Proceeds going to Graves Co. Art Guild

Miss Scarletts, Grand Rivers proceeds going to Grand River Tourism

Moors Marina, Benton proceeds going to local tourism orgnization

The Market Place, Draffenville proceeds going to Marshall Co, Scholarship Fund

The Kentucky cookbooks are also available at Kentucky State Parks including Columbus Belmont, Kenlake State Park, Kentucky Dam Village, Lake Barkley State Park

2nd Annual Women Celebrating Women

JULIAN CARROLL

CONVENTION CENTER

Thursday, July 28

2nd Annual

Women Celebrating Women

This should be fun!

Julian Carroll Convention Center 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free event designed to promote women business owners and businesses that cater to women and children as well as provide health, nutrition, education and finance information to women. There will be vendors with jewelry and fashion accessories as well as local restaurants and therapist. There will be a fashion show, cooking demonstrations, a live Zumba class, door prizes, fashion displays, and refreshments. It's all free, educational and fun. Sponsored by Paducah Business and Professional Women.

I have bee invited to do a book signing of both my Kentucky Cookbook and the Tennessee Cookbook, with proceeds going to the Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship Fund.

2010 Fantastic Fiber Competitiion/Exhibition

Tues. April 20 - Sat. April 24


CELEBRITY COOKBOOK

BOOK SIGNING FREE!!!!

Held in conjunction with the 2010 Fantastic Fiber Competition/Exhibition and National Quilt Show

Yeiser Art Center
200 Broadway
Paducah, Ky
10:00 am

What do Hannah Montana, Fess Parker, Bill Monroe and The National Quilt Museum have in common? They all contributed recipes to “Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities.” In the spirit of Kentucky neighborliness, you are invited to take a lighthearted peek into the personal recipe files of celebrities from all across Kentucky, as well as those who have strong ties to the Bluegrass State. This is just what “Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities” gives you an opportunity to do. The cookbook has more than 300 recipes from local and national personalities, highly visible Kentucky businesses, artist, writers, athletes, sportsmen, actors, musicians, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, notable events and places. In addition, there are brief notes with each recipe on the contributor. Kentucky author Pamela Whinnery will be at the Yeiser Art Center to sign copies of the cookbook, with proceeds going to the Yeiser Art Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info, contact Pamela, 270.554.5332.


More on the 2010 Fantastic Fiber Exhibit!


The response to this year’s Fantastic Fibers Competition/Exhibition has been nothing short of…well, fantastic! Contemporary and innovative artworks created with fiber as the primary medium from three continents will be on display at the Yeiser Art Center during the month of April. Panoply of materials, techniques and processes take the form of two-dimensional wall hangings, three-dimensional object and sculpture, wearable art, and temporary installations. Techniques include embroidery, quilting, felting, tapestry, braiding, weaving, basketry, and a variety of mixed media, non-traditional processes. Materials range from traditional cotton, silk, and wool to a wide range of synthetic fibers and manmade materials.

Three jurors chose 56 works created by 45 fiber artists from
Lima, Peru; Durban, South Africa; and 25 states including Hawaii and the District of Columbia. Close to 600 entries were submitted by 137 fiber artists from Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Peru, South Africa, and from 38 states.

PADUCAH'S NATIONAL QUILT SHOW ATTACTS 25,000 TO 30,000 QUILTERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

QUILTERS, WELCOME TO

PADUCAH AND WISHING YOU

GOD'S BLESSINGS, A SAFE

TRIP HERE, AND A SAFE

TRIP HOME!