WORLD PREMIERE “ SPY ”

WORLD PREMIERE “ SPY ”
WITH BEN CURTIS

The new cookbook I am working on is well under way. “Favorite Recipes of Tennessee Celebrities” has over 100 recipes including Flatt and Scruggs (sent by family members), George S. Curtis (He wrote music score for Austin Powers Movie), Tom T. Hall, Hannah Montana and her father.

I am having so much fun doing this. It has been an opportunity to meet and exchange e-mails with so many wonderful people. Sometimes there are some very nice surprises. I have been exchanging e-mails with Ben Curtis (The Dell Kid), who is from Chattanooga.

He is starring with Vincent Pastore and Frank Vincent (Both from Sopranos) in the new movie Spy. Ben was so gracious to offer us tickets to the New York Premiere. We would love to go, however New York is a long way from Kentucky. I am still very appreciative of the offer.

Now to all the wonderful people who have contributed recipes, purchased a cookbook to help with a numerous fundraisers, and those who just happen to stop by to read this blog, I wish you a very blessed Christmas and New Year. Thank you for all your help and God’s blessings.

CANDIDATES FOR 2010 ELECTION: KENTUCKY U.S. SENATOR

CANDIDATES FOR 2010 KENTUCKY U.S. SENATOR

GUESS WHICH CANDIDATE DID NOT SEND A RECIPE FOR THE NEW KENTUCKY CELEBRITY COOKBOOK!

Three months ago, I attended the Fancy Farm Picnic. All four of the candidates running for Senator in 2010 were there and gave speeches.

It had so much fun! I did a blog on the picnic, as I am working on 2 more cookbooks, another one for Kentucky, and one on Celebrities from Tennessee.

I wanted recipes from each of the candidates. I had an opportunity to speak with each of them and their staff. They all promised to send recipes. The staff ask me to send them reminders, which I did.

I really wanted recipes from each of them as I had recipes in the first cookbook from Senator Mitch McConnell, Governor Steve Beshear, and all of the Kentucky U. S. Representatives.

Here are the results:

Attorney General Jack Conway and his wife Elizabeth sent a recipe for “Pork, Chicken, and Sausage Jambalaya

Secretary of State Trey Grayson sent a recipe that his wife makes. Nancy Grayson’s Artichoke Dip

Lt. Governor Dan Mongiardo likes to cook and sent a recipe with Venison. Dr. Dan’s Deerly Loved Lasagna

And Dr. Ron Paul son of former Presidential Candidate Rand Paul… Well! We are still waiting.

Probably no one politically connected reads this blog, but if they did, it would be interesting to hear some comments on why they think he and his staff promised to send a recipe and did not follow through.

It is a minor thing, but the cookbooks are used as fundraisers for non-profit organizations and it would have been encouraging to know that all the candidates followed through on their promises. Especially since, we were not asking for money or political favors.

I HAVE FAITH! I THINK HE WILL COME

THROUGH WITH A RECIPE!

28TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY DEPT. OF LIBRARIES BOOK FAIR

28TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY DEPT. OF LIBRARIES BOOK FAIR

I was one of 200 authors invited to participate in the Kentucky Department of Libraries Book Fair, which was held in the capital city of Frankfort.

For the official numbers here goes:

Top sellers for individual titles include: Burch, Hatter and Hughes, James Archambeault, Senator George McGovern, Silas House, Gary West, Tori Murden McClure, Barbara Napier, Allan Eckert, David Dick, Sallie Clay Lanham with Rebecca D. Bolton and Mary Nash Cox, PAMELA WHINNERY, Joy Perrine, Phyllis George, Chester Zoeller and Mark Wayne Adams.

We had $141,000 in sales---very very good in light of this year’s economy.
3900 patrons attended.
Of the 523 titles offered for sale, nearly 7300 books were sold.

The Director Connie Crowe sent this information to me.


As this was a new adventure for me, I knew it would be fun.

However, it was more enjoyable, because Connie Crowe was so helpful and patient in answering my numerous questions. I did try to tell as many people with committee tags and Member at Large tags, etc. how much I appreciated her help and that I thought she did a great job. They all told me she was a Saint.

And the volunteers!!! I can’t say enough about how much I appreciated their checking on me and the other authors numerous times. They were wonderful.

THE BOOK FAIR IS A FUNDRAISER FOR LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FOR STATE LIBRARIES. I CONSIDERED IT A PRIVILEGE TO BE A PART OF THIS ACTIVITY.

ART, ARTISTS, & AUTHORS

ART, ARTISTS, & AUTHORS

When: November 14th, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
What: Lower Town Second Saturday
Where: Lower Town Art Galleries

Come experience this first-time event, “Art, Artist, & Authors,” during Lower Town’s Second Saturday gallery walk, and get that special someone the perfect gift for the holidays!

What a great opportunity to purchase unique, original artwork and books signed by the artist and /or author. Stroll from gallery to gallery to meet and talk with the various artist and authors. Questions? Contact Stefanie Graves 270-908-0755 or Pam Whinnery 270-554-5332

Kijsa Housman Studio, 444 N. 8th Street, artist Kijsa Housman
Author: Tracy Buchanan, “Flutterbies”

Cowango Studio, 517 N 8th Street, artists Stefanie Graves and David Lucht
Author: Berry Craig, “True Tales of Old-Time Kentucky Politics: Bombast, Bourbon & Burgoo”

Judeen’s Art Studio:, 720 Harrison Street, artist Judeen Theis
Authors: Pam Whinnery, “Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities”
Angie Wyatt, “Timmy the Tractor, His Hay Day”

Pinecone Studio, 419 N. 7th Street, artist Char Downs
Authors: Char Downs and Jay Siska, “Then & Now, Lower Town, Paducah”

Gallery 5, 803 Madison Street, artist William Renzulli
Authors: William Renzulli, “Have I Told You Today That I Love You: A father's words to his children”
Patience Renzulli, Mama Pajama Tells A Story: Writings About Dogs & Their Servants

Mentor House: Paulette Mentor, 332 N. 6th Street, artist Paulette Mentor
Authors: Ro Morse, "100 Things to Enjoy in Historic Paducah", "Ro”s Simple Pleasures”
Ann Watkins, “Reclaiming the Art of Child Training Toward a Biblical Approach”

Etcetera, 320 N. 6th Street, owners, Johanna & Allen Rhodes
Author: Cliff Gill, “Doin' Time for a Living: The story of a Kentucky Jail”
Clay Campbell, “Guitars, Bar's & a Prodigal Son”

The Egg and I, 335 N. 6th Street, artist, Carol Gabany
Author: Steve G. Gabany, Ph.D., "Historic Architecture of Paducah and McCracken County"

Stornaway House Gallery, 513 N.6th Street, artists Carolyn & Wil MacKay
Author: John Robertson, “Paducah, a Pictorial History”

Bryerpatch Studio, 502 N. 5th Street, artist Caryl Fallert
Author: Caryl Fallert, a variety of quilting how-to books

2009 KDLA BOOKFAIR, FRANKFORT, KY

The date of the 2009 Kentucky Book Fair is November 7th at the Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY. Hours are 9 to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

The list of authors attending the 2009 Kentucky Book Fair is now available at their:

website

www.kybookfair.com

The exciting news is my cookbook "Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities" has been selected for the bookfair. With nearly 200 authors selected, it is one of only 5 cookbooks chosen.

If you are going to the book fair I will be in Row 7 Table 33b.

Other Paducah authors: Tracey Bucanhan, Cliff Gill, & Molly Harper.

KENTUCKY LIVING MAGAZINE

KENTUCKY LIVING MAGAZINE

The Kentucky Living Magazine is doing a story on my Cookbook “Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities” in their December issue. Janet Hoover is doing the story, complete with photos

“The Phoenix,” which is the national publication for Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority is also planning to cover the cookbook. However, they have not provided me with a date. More on this at a later date.

If you are looking for a GREAT way to raise funds for your favorite non-profit, consider this cookbook. The Boone County Band Boosters (Florence, KY) just completed their fundraiser. They sold 63 copies and raise $610. for the band. They were thrilled they did not have to compile it themselves.

If you are interested in taking orders or having the cookbook in your gift shop contact Pamela Whinnery 270-5545332 whinneryw@bellsouth.net


“Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities” Cookbook release date: 12/1/2008
Kentucky Author Pamela Whinnery

*** Cookbook is an accepted Publication of the Kentucky Arts & Heritage Cabinet’s Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea***

***Cookbook has been selected by Kentucky Parks Department for State Park Gift Shops.***

*** The cookbook is now an accepted publication of the Jesse Stuart Foundation***

***Author has been selected to participate in the Kentucky Dept. of Libraries 2009
Kentucky Book Fair in Frankfort & 2010 Kentucky Crafted Market in Louisville **

It is presently for sale in the following locations:

Bluegrass Railroad Museum, Versailles, KY
Bowling Green Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Bowling Green, KY
Chestnut Tree Gallery, Richmond, KY
Christian Way Farms, Hopkinsville, KY
Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
Grand River Tourism Association, Grand Rivers, KY
Hadley Pottery, Louisville, KY
Highlands Museum, Ashland, KY
Homestead Bed & Breakfast, Bardstown, KY
Ice House Gallery, Mayfield, KY
Izzy’s Boutique, Bardstown, KY
International Bluegrass Museum, Owensboro, KY
Jesse Stewart Foundation, Ashland, KY
Jim Beam Outpost, Clemont, KY
Kentucky Artisan Center, Berea, KY
Kentucky Dept. of Ag. Kentucky Proud Market, Lexington, KY
Kentucky Dept. of Tourism
Kentucky Dept. of Libraries, KDLA Book Fair
Lost River Cave, Bowling Green, KY
Main Street Market, Newport, KY
McGaffin Co. Historical Society, Salyerville, KY
Museum of Appalachia, Norris, TN
Penn Store, Gravel Switch, KY
Pine Mountain Settlement, Pine Mountain, KY
Purple Toad Winery, Paducah, KY
Quail Hollow Candle Co. Adolphus, KY
Rebecca Ruth Candy, Frankfort, KY
Steve Curtis Chapman Foundation, Nashville, TN
Taste of Kentucky, Frankfort, KY
Turfway Park, Florence, KY
Whistle Stop Café, Glendale, KY
Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, KY

It has been used as a fundraiser by the Following Organizations:

Allen County League of Artist and Craftsman: Contact Tee Kuelic
Boone County High School Band Boosters: Contact Eileen Jones
Boston Elementary PTA: Pam Corter
Bowling Green Red Cross at National Corvette Homecoming: Contact Joe Pruitt
Bluegrass Community College Arts Foundation: Contact Teresa Tope
Calhoun Elementary School PTO: Contact Tara Leachman
Concordia Lutheran Church, Louisville, KY: Contact Debbie Blum
EKU’s Kentucky Riverkeepers: Contact Dr. Allen Banks and Pat Banks
Faith Lutheran Church, Louisville, KY: Contact Barbara Anderson
Fort Campbell Armed Services YMCA: Contact Janis Corley
Guide Dogs of America: Contact Sondra Bennett
Hanson, KY Lions Club: Contact Teresa Anthony
Harlan, KY Red Cross: Preston Mclain
Hickman Co. Friends of the Arts: Contact Mary Potter
Just For Kicks (Kids Introduced to Christ): Contact Lanita Boyd
Immanuel Lutheran Church LWML Murray, KY: Contact Donna Holsten
Lowertown Artist Association, Paducah, KY: Contact Judeen Theis
Lyon County Chamber of Commerce: Contact Sandy Davis
McCracken County Homemakers Club: Contact Claudia Stevens
Morganfield, KY Lion’s Club: Contact Debbie Odom
Newport, KY Chamber of Commerce: Contact Kevin Smith
Northern Kentucky Women’s Outpost Ministry: Contact Lanita Boyd
Paducah Cooperative Ministry: Contact Heidi Suhrheinrich
Radcliff Middle School PTO: Laura McGray
St. John’s Parrish, Paducah, KY: Contact Hazel Wurth

JESSE STUART FOUNDATION

KENTUCKY AUTHOR JESSE STUART

We took a brief break from doing the blog as we had family visiting from Louisville. My husband’s sister and family came for a visit. We really enjoyed their visit. My niece came with them. She has become such a beautiful young woman. It is so nice to have a young person in our family who treats us with so much love and respect yet ask nothing in return. Like a breath of fresh air. I know their parents are so proud of their children. They are truly a blessing to our family.

Now enough about family! Cookbook update! The cookbook “Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities,” which I compiled has been included in the items that will be sold by the Jesse Stuart Foundation. I am humbled by this honor.

The Jesse Stuart Foundation is devoted to preserving the human and literary legacy of Jesse Stuart and other Kentucky and Appalachian writers. The Foundation also promotes a number of cultural and educational programs. We encourage the study of Jesse Stuart's works, and of related material, especially the history, culture, and literature of Kentucky and Appalachia.

Dr. Keith R. Kappes Chairman of the Foundation states, “We are proud that Jesse Stuart's books are a guideline to the solid values of America's past. With good humor and brilliant storytelling, Stuart praises the Appalachian people whose quiet lives were captured forever in his wonderful novels and stories. In Jesse's books, readers will find people who value hard work, who love their families, their land, and their country, who believe in education, honesty, thrift, and compassion--people who play by the rules. Today, we are so caught up in teaching children to read that the process has obscured its higher purpose. Children require more than literacy. They need to learn, from reading, the unalterable principles of right and wrong. That is why Stuart's books are so important. They allow educators and parents to make reading fun for children while teaching solid values at the same time. In a world that is rapidly losing perspective, we at the JSF believe we must help educate tomorrow's adults for responsible citizenship.”

It is an honor to be a small part of this organization and to have an opportunity to help support these goals.