tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52345339059760089342024-03-13T20:43:35.420+01:00Samantha VerantLife, Love, Living in France (& that whole writing thang, too...)Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comBlogger268125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-23433638060154173252022-12-20T14:00:00.002+01:002022-12-20T14:50:39.147+01:00Happy Holidays! And an easy recipe from Spice Master!!!<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSQwH4M2na1WnBcC534Kr_ohmiRmPhhTXCneCpKBrsEjIifIgxpMBanyWo7EBePR-gmE8mjc-_seePy4dMlttJ7V2MtjatCqh5TWtHXirNjOYA-9OoD7tewIixDHIO72AgTao-6whzGXy-6W9DAwp5qTQ0113ZY7TaJx0c9xTsZhstTjfbNQF3mjL0A/s3424/ice_cream1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3424" data-original-width="3312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSQwH4M2na1WnBcC534Kr_ohmiRmPhhTXCneCpKBrsEjIifIgxpMBanyWo7EBePR-gmE8mjc-_seePy4dMlttJ7V2MtjatCqh5TWtHXirNjOYA-9OoD7tewIixDHIO72AgTao-6whzGXy-6W9DAwp5qTQ0113ZY7TaJx0c9xTsZhstTjfbNQF3mjL0A/s16000/ice_cream1.jpg" /></a></p><p></p><p>Happy holidays to you! To celebrate, I'm sharing an easy and delicious recipe from <i><b>The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique</b></i>! Get ready for coconut ice cream! Perfectly refreshing to serve after all those hearty holiday meals!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>
</p><p class="11RecipeTitle"><b>Charles’s Coconut Ice Cream</b></p>
<p class="11RecipeYield">Serves 6–8</p>
<p class="11RecipeNote">Prep time: 30 minutes</p>
<p class="11RecipeNote">Rest time (with a little work): 5–6 hours</p>
<p class="11RecipeNote">The Equipment: Large mixing bowl, hand blender, 9 x 5
loaf pan (or other receptacle around this size that you can put in the freezer)</p>
<p class="11RecipeIngredientsSubhead"><b>Ingredients</b></p>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 ¾ cup heavy cream (cold)</li><li>½ cup granulated sugar</li><li>½ cup powdered sugar</li><li>2 cups coconut cream</li><li>1 cup coconut milk (cold)</li><li>½ cup sweetened condensed milk (cold)</li><li>Pinch of sea salt</li><li>2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract (or more depending on taste)<br /></li><li>The seeds of one vanilla bean pod</li><li>Topping</li><li>1 tablespoon butter</li><li>½ cup shredded coconut</li></ul><p><i>OPTIONAL GARNISH:</i> red currants or berries<br /></p>
<p class="11RecipeDirectionSubhead"><b>Technique</b></p>
<p class="07ListNumberedFirst">1. In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream
and both sugars (granulated and powdered) until soft peaks form with a hand-held
blender, around ten minutes. Add in the coconut cream (which is more dense),
and continuing whipping on medium high until smooth. Add in the coconut milk,
the condensed milk, the salt, vanilla extract, and the vanilla seeds. Mix
together with a spoon or blender set on low.</p>
<p class="07ListNumbered">2. Pour the mixture into your loaf pan (or other
receptacle) and place in the freezer for an hour. Stir with a fork and restir
in another hour or two. For a creamier ice cream, stir every half hour—a total
of five hours.</p>
<p class="07ListNumbered">3. Ten minutes before serving, take it out of the
freezer and stir the mixture, letting it rest on your counter.</p>
<p class="07ListNumberedLast">4. Prep the coconut topping. In a pan, melt the
butter and then add the shredded coconut, toasting for about two minutes. Let
cool.</p>
<p class="11RecipeDirectionSubhead"><b>Plating</b></p>
<p class="11RecipeDirectionFirst">Serve the ice cream in bowls with the shredded
coconut topping and/or a fruit garnish of your choosing.</p><p class="11RecipeDirectionFirst"> </p><p class="11RecipeDirectionFirst">Get ready for some yum! </p><p class="11RecipeDirectionFirst">For more recipes, pick up the book!Also, feel free to share this recipe (and the book) with your friends!<br /><br />Buy links can be found here: BUY <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706851/the-spice-master-at-bistro-exotique-by-samantha-verant/" target="_blank">SPICE MASTER</a></p><p class="11RecipeDirectionFirst"> </p><p class="11RecipeDirectionFirst" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Thank you! And merry, merry, fa-la-la-la, and ho, ho, ho!</b></span></p><p class="11RecipeDirectionFirst" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b> </b></span></p><p class="11RecipeDirectionFirst" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Best and bisous,</b></span></p><p class="11RecipeDirectionFirst" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Sam. I am. </b></span><br /></p>
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{page:Section1;}</style></p>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-72274599142027383672022-12-09T14:11:00.003+01:002022-12-09T14:13:57.662+01:00Spice Master is out in the world!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Rq61PfXnsZq-XRJqIDod8_n8D6Ps-hMJ5XpDfl-WN5I3nSTMqjQHIg1_ZKA4oo5p6UWyIkGY-TKy_Lci-88d5ZaDcB3LW4-MrdW3dyAm_kIYcL-BOTqAGCvoazTrlqZzTt1DKlFjJrrTwu4pMl79Crg1r85U0JXi7RoCcz0LRqicYjVFdKc0CD69ag/s1327/on_shot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Rq61PfXnsZq-XRJqIDod8_n8D6Ps-hMJ5XpDfl-WN5I3nSTMqjQHIg1_ZKA4oo5p6UWyIkGY-TKy_Lci-88d5ZaDcB3LW4-MrdW3dyAm_kIYcL-BOTqAGCvoazTrlqZzTt1DKlFjJrrTwu4pMl79Crg1r85U0JXi7RoCcz0LRqicYjVFdKc0CD69ag/s16000/on_shot.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Hi! 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font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/01/22: The Nerd Daily – Excerpt</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/03/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nypost.com/2022/12/03/3-holiday-romance-novels-that-will-get-you-hot-this-winter/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>New York Post</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– “3 Holiday Romance Novels That Will Get You Hot This Winter”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/03/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/best-new-books-december-2022/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>In Between Drafts</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– “The Best New Book Releases of December 2022”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://bookriot.com/listen/new-releases-and-more-for-december-of-2022/amp/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>BookRiot</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– New Release Roundup</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22: Reading Between the Wines – Excerpt</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/07/22<a name="_Hlk121387941">:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></a></span><a href="https://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=12484" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span><span>Fresh Fiction</span></span><span><span></span></span></a><span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– 20 Questions<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>Q&A<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/07/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a name="_Hlk121387960"></a></span><a href="https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/samantha-v%C3%A9rant-on-romance-and-recipes" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span><span>Writer’s Digest</span></span><span><span></span></span></a><span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Q&A<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/07/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a name="_Hlk121387979"></a></span><a href="https://harlequinjunkie.com/spotlight-giveaway-the-spice-master-at-bistro-exotique-by-samantha-verant/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span><span>Harlequin Junkie</span></span><span><span></span></span></a><span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Q&A</span></span><span></span><span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/08/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.mindymcginnis.com/blog/verant" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>Writer, Writer, Pants on Fire</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Interview</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/15/22: Reading with Robin – IG Live Interview (3:00 PM ET)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span><b><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span><u>Radio/Podcast Coverage</u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/05/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://lithub.com/how-to-live-in-france-and-write-novels-about-fine-food-and-wine/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>KEEN ON podcast for LitHub</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Live Interview<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/07/22:<a name="_Hlk121387990"></a></span><a href="https://theinsideflap.com/2022/12/07/getting-spicy-with-samantha-verant/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The Inside Flap podcast</span></span><span><span></span></span></a><span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Taped Interview</span></span></p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>01/04/23: Just One More Chapter Podcast – Taped Interview (11:00 AM ET)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span><b><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span><u>Blog Coverage</u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>10/13/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2GICdiCFps" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>The Bookish Knitter</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- Spotlight</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>10/16/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://hiplibrariansbookblog.com/2022/10/16/the-spice-master-at-bistro-exotic-by-samantha-verant/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>Hip Librarians Book Blog</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>11/09/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.fortheloveofwords.net/something-to-look-forward-to-november-and-december-2022/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>For the Love of Words</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– New Release Roundup</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>11/28/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://onebookmore.com/2022/11/28/december-2022-highly-anticipated-book-releases/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>One Book More</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– December New Release Roundup</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>11/30/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://thelilycafe.com/2022/11/30/first-middle-and-last-impressions-november-30-2022/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>The Lily Café</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/04/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClwH8wgrqaE/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc%3D" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>@goodbookfairy</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Spotlight</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://ajillionbooks.com/2022/12/06/review-the-spice-master-at-bistro-exotique/reviews/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>A Jillion Books</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://reflectionsofabibliophilecom.wordpress.com/2022/12/06/arc-review-the-spice-master-at-bistro-exotique-by-samantha-verant/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>What Irin Reads</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://thefrenchvillagediaries.blogspot.com/2022/12/book-review-of-spice-master-of-bistro.html" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>French Village Diaries</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.maryse.net/book-releases/latest-romance-book-releases-12-06-2022.html" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>Maryse’s Book Blog</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Romance New Release Roundup</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://bookfanmary.wordpress.com/2022/12/06/spotlight-the-spice-master-at-bistro-exotique/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>Bookfan</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Spotlight</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1nK4DLIrb/?hl=en" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>@LiteraryRedhead</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Spotlight</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://amandasbookcorner.com/2022/12/06/the-spice-master-at-bistro-exotique/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>Amanda’s Book Corner</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/06/22:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1dx-oMYQz/" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span>@heathermollauthor</span><span></span></a><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- Spotlight</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/08/22: The Bashful Bookworm – Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/08/22: Romance by the Book - Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/08/22: @whimsyreadswithshelby – Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/09/22: Good Book Fairy - Spotlight</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/09/22: The Good, The Bad, and the Unread – Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span>12/14/22: A Bookish Way of Life – Review</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">DATE TK: What Emily’s Reading – Review</p><p></p><p><b>Thank you to all of the authors who took the time to read and endorse the book! THIS!!!</b><i><br /></i></p><div class="a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small"> <span>"Visit
Bistro Exotique for an absolutely delicious love story. Verant sprinkles
the exact right amount of humor, heart and spice on every page, and you
won’t want to put it down.”—Annabel Monaghan, author of </span><span class="a-text-italic">Nora Goes Off Script</span><span><br /> <br />"Samantha
Verant has crafted a novel brimming with joie de vivre! Delicious food,
a gorgeous city, a plucky heroine and a delightful inside peek at
French culture and a touch of magic all blend together in this savory
tale."—Rachel Linden, bestselling author of </span><span class="a-text-italic">The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie</span><span><br /><br /> "</span><span class="a-text-italic">The Spice Master of Bistro Exotique</span><span>
is a romantic and culinary delight, from its delicious start to its
tantalizing finish! In Samantha Vérant’s signature style, mouthwatering
recipes are woven into a steamy rom-com, resulting in a story that will
leave you sated and smiling and deeply satisfied. With a gorgeous
Parisian setting, mouthwatering recipes, and two hilarious and worthy
protagonists, Vérant knocks it out of the park with this laugh-out-loud
funny romantic comedy.”—Lori Nelson Spielman, bestselling author of </span><span class="a-text-italic">The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany</span><span><br /><br />"A luscious feast of a novel,</span><span class="a-text-italic"> The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique</span><span>
offers hearty helpings of wit and romance with a dash of magic,
complete with unforgettable characters.”—Yaffa S. Santos, author of </span><span class="a-text-italic">A Touch of Moonlight</span><span><br /><br />"Samantha Verant's </span><span class="a-text-italic">The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique</span><span>
is utterly tantalizing. Verant skillfully weaves a whimsical love story
with a mouthwatering and magical culinary journey through Paris. A
seriously scrumptious read."—Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of </span><span class="a-text-italic">The Boy with the Bookstore</span><span><br /><br />"Samantha
Verant transported me to Paris in this charming story of food, love,
and magic. Endearing characters, a dash of whimsy, a sprinkle of
intrigue and a generous serving of romance made for pure rom-com
entertainment!"—Samantha Young, </span><span class="a-text-italic">New York Times </span><span>and</span><span class="a-text-italic"> USA Today </span><span>bestselling author of </span><span class="a-text-italic">A Cosmic Kind of Love</span><span><br /><br /></span><span class="a-text-italic">"The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique</span><span>
is a Parisian delight! Samantha Verant has created an enchanting novel
with a sprinkle of magic that will leave readers incredibly satisfied.
We highly recommend you treat yourself to this delicious story!"—Liz
Fenton & Lisa Steinke, authors o</span><span class="a-text-italic">f How To Save A Life</span><span><br /><br />"A fairy tale, rich with the power of food, scents, and a summer in Paris."—</span><span class="a-text-italic">Library Journal</span><span><br /><br />“Kate makes for an endearingly plucky heroine, and colorful side characters abound.”—</span><span class="a-text-italic">Publishers Weekly</span><span><br /><br /></span><span class="a-text-italic">“</span><span>Vérant </span><span class="a-text-italic">(Sophie Valroux's Paris Stars</span><span>,
2021) brings her signature style to Kate's story, infusing it with
sensuality, romance, and a genuine love of the culinary arts. No mere
background player, the City of Lights itself is present in every fish
market, chic café, and floury boulangerie that Kate sets foot in on her
culinary adventures. Fans of Mary Simses and Kerry Ann King will adore
the interplay between food and romance, snobbery and appreciation, and
critique and acclaim.”—</span><span class="a-text-italic">Booklist</span><span><br /><br />“Samantha Vérant's Parisian workplace romance </span><span class="a-text-italic">The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique</span><span> is sugar, spice, and everything nice.”—PopSugar<br /><br />“Exotic sexy dishes and fiery passion encompasses Ms. Verant’s new foodgasmic novel… Full of intrigue and romance, </span><span class="a-text-italic">The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique</span><span>
offers decadent food, a family atmosphere, inspiring messages and most
importantly, love... A steamy heaven of orgasmic food and love
proportions!”—Romance Junkies</span></div><div class="a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small"><span> </span></div><div class="a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small"><p><b>Thank you to all of the readers who read an advance copy and reviewed<i>! </i></b></p><p><b>Thank you to everybody who has purchased the boo<i>k! </i></b></p><p><b><i>Thank you for connecting with me!</i></b><i></i></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><b><i>I'm wishing everybody a happy and joyous holiday season. That I am. Sam. I am.</i></b></h1><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>p.s. Juju says happy holidays, too. Also, he doesn't like the antlers. Gah. Always complaining... :) <br /></i></b></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><span> </span> </div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><i> </i><br /></p>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-28276436077454016792021-02-03T15:35:00.003+01:002021-02-03T15:35:59.766+01:00Cover reveal! Cover reveal! Sophie Valroux's Paris Stars!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CjYVkg6aqtg/YBqzPF7KPmI/AAAAAAAADzQ/GWfypleUGMU76vhI_7TZGJeTVDdJL4tKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/cover_insta.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CjYVkg6aqtg/YBqzPF7KPmI/AAAAAAAADzQ/GWfypleUGMU76vhI_7TZGJeTVDdJL4tKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/cover_insta.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Well, here it is! The cover!!! Check out this beauty! Dreamy. Vibrant. </p><p><br /></p><p><i>Sophie Valroux's Paris Stars </i>will be coming to bookstores in October!</p><p> </p><p>About the book: </p><p><span id="freeText6077133252895337847"><b>In this delectable
novel, a chef on the rise fuels her passion for cooking while enduring
the hardest challenges she’s ever faced after a debilitating injury.</b><br /><br />Everybody
wants a piece of grand chef Sophie Valroux. With her once-destroyed
reputation fully recovered and then some, Sophie is making her mark in
the culinary world. She’s running the restaurants of Château de
Champvert, the beautiful estate that she inherited from her grandmother.
She and her fiancé, Rémi, are closer than ever, and she’s even bonding
with his daughter Lola. Everything should be perfect.<br /><br />Yet, Sophie still feels something in her heart is missing.<br /><br />When
she’s invited to cook at an exclusive event her culinary idol is
attending, she thinks this could be the thing to catapult her to greater
heights, maybe even bring her one step closer to her one and only dream
of achieving the stars—Michelin stars.<br /><br />But fate has other plans
for Sophie. After she accepts to cook for the Parisian elite, her world
crumbles. She suffers a fall and loses her senses of smell and taste.
Certain that her career will vanish if people find out, she keeps this
secret to herself, not even telling Rémi. She fakes it all: the menus
for every meal, the taste of fresh figs, the juicy cherries in the
orchard. All she has to do is get through life—and the event—tasteless
without missing a single step. Fake it ‘til you make it…right?</span></p><p>––<br /></p><p>We've got quite the long wait before the book hits the shelves. For now, add it to your <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56819420-sophie-valroux-s-paris-stars" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> TBR list!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Many Bisous,</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sam<br /></p><p><br /></p>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-59598969497763118702021-02-01T14:11:00.002+01:002021-02-01T14:43:20.153+01:00How to Make A French Family is a Monthly Kindle Deal!!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wapHzFD2kGg/YBf6zTPM1PI/AAAAAAAADyo/pDuSbj8Hc1wwj7NOEp0fm40_mAYTIy9LgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/htmaff_deal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wapHzFD2kGg/YBf6zTPM1PI/AAAAAAAADyo/pDuSbj8Hc1wwj7NOEp0fm40_mAYTIy9LgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/htmaff_deal.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Grab your copy today–<i>cheaper than a latte</i>– at:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mybook.to/HowtoMakeaFrenchFamily" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/how-to-make-a-french-family/id1358888398" target="_blank">Apple iBooks </a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-make-a-french-family-samantha-v-rant/1124103897?ean=9781492638506" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Samantha_V%C3%A9rant_How_to_Make_a_French_Family?id=CgN0DgAAQBAJ" target="_blank">Google Play Books </a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/how-to-make-a-french-family" target="_blank">Kobo</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Bisous! <br /></p>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-54949730663620802462020-11-24T10:55:00.005+01:002020-11-24T10:57:44.902+01:00Bonus Recipe from Book 2! Mille-feuilles Pommes de Terre served with Greens and a Lemon/Garlic/Mustard Dressing!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GhllVJyOEJ8/X7zV7znS7DI/AAAAAAAADwo/vd4V5d5Wh0USqRmmF4jlz9iJ43T1sqvDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20201003_115520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GhllVJyOEJ8/X7zV7znS7DI/AAAAAAAADwo/vd4V5d5Wh0USqRmmF4jlz9iJ43T1sqvDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_20201003_115520.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>With the Holiday Season coming up, I thought I'd share a recipe that's the perfect side dish for any meal! This is a recipe that I've included in book 2, SOPHIE VALROUX'S PARIS STARS, and it's delicious– a bit more refined than mashed potatoes! I created a cooking demo for Berkley, my publisher, and here it is:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="323" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Louq-vdEVac" width="477" youtube-src-id="Louq-vdEVac"></iframe></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Here's the recipe:</p><p>Serves 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes </p><p><b>Equipment:</b> mandoline, silicone muffin pan for six (molds 2.75 width, 1.5
height), pastry brush </p><p> </p><p><b>Ingredients: <br /></b></p><p>10-12 medium sized red potatoes, peeled and halved in the middle </p><p>125 grams (1 stick) salted butter, melted (divided) </p><p>1 tablespoon herbes de Provence </p><p>3/4 cup grated Gruyère (or similar cheese) </p><p>1 tablespoon crushed garlic (optional) </p><p>½ tablespoon salt
Fresh ground pepper </p><p>1 teaspoon ground nutmeg </p><p>¼ cup crème fraîche or heavy cream </p><p>6 cups Arugula (or other green) </p><p>12 cherry tomatoes, halved </p><p> </p><p><b>Lemon/Garlic/Mustard Vinaigrette: <br /></b></p><p>The juice of one lemon </p><p>1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard </p><p>1 large shallot, peeled and finely diced </p><p>1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
½ cup extra virgin olive oil (or more, if needed) </p><p>1-2 pinches Fleur de Sel or Kosher Salt </p><p>6-8 chives for garnish, cut into 2 inches </p><p> </p><p><b>Technique: </b></p><p>Pre-heat oven to 350° F. While it’s heating, slice your peeled and
halved potatoes with the smallest setting on your mandoline. We want
these slices thin! Place the sliced potatoes in the muffin molds as you
slice as you made need more or less potatoes depending on their size.
Transfer to a bowl. Add in ½ of the melted butter, the herbes de
Provence, the cheese, nutmeg, the garlic (if using), the salt, and fresh
ground pepper to taste, followed by the crème fraîche. Mix well. Using a
pastry brush, butter the muffin molds. Divide the potatoes into your
muffin pan, lightly pushing them down. Bake for 25-30 minutes. </p><p> </p><p>While the potatoes are baking, prepare the dressing. Mix all ingredients
and whisk until creamy. If it isn’t, add in olive oil until you’ve
reached the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.</p><p> </p><p>Once the potatoes are golden, take them out of the oven and let them
cool for five minutes. Using a large soup spoon, take them out of the
mold, placing them on the bed of arugula and cherry tomatoes. Brush a
bit of the remaining melted butter onto the potato. Drizzle the salad
with the dressing. Garnish with chives. </p><p> </p><p>Chef’s note: As most of us don’t have two ovens, I suggest preparing the
potatoes one day in advance, leaving them in the muffin pan and
refrigerating. After the lamb (or whatever meal you’re preparing) has
finished cooking, lower the heat to around 200°F and re-heat the
potatoes for about 10-15 minutes. Also, these potatoes are great for any
holiday meal!</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Bon App and Bisous! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Also, please remember to stay safe this holiday season...while keeping sane!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"> Feel free to share this post! Sharing is caring!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">xox,</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Sam </span><br /></p><p><br /></p>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-49183280083524202262020-09-06T16:35:00.006+02:002020-09-06T16:48:50.982+02:00It's Launch Week for THE SECRET FRENCH RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX!<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q69Q-3gtF0k/X1T0aBS2VPI/AAAAAAAADsY/a6UF4GMzBWU0Dj_7Z9pteuhgItmVbB5DACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/SecretFrenchRecipes_FBad2_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q69Q-3gtF0k/X1T0aBS2VPI/AAAAAAAADsY/a6UF4GMzBWU0Dj_7Z9pteuhgItmVbB5DACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/SecretFrenchRecipes_FBad2_2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #757575; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">Join me on Tuesday, September 8th for the virtual launch of my debut women's fiction, THE SECRET FRENCH RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX! The event will be held on FACEBOOK...and you can get to it by clicking<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/216624219771453" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I'll be giving away a few copies of the book, reading a chapter, and cooking for you. Most of the events are pre-recorded, so stop by any time!<br /><br />Then, on Saturday, September 12th (11 am EST), I'm hosting a panel where seven fabulous writers will be talking about the magic of food in fiction! You can find this event<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TMoFiF" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; min-width: 100%; orphans: auto; table-layout: fixed; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; width: 100%; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 9px 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top: 1px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td><span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageBlock" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; min-width: 100%; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; width: 100%; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center;" valign="top"><img align="middle" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/534e5c40d91e17cee02c2ca13/images/bb499a97-2354-4c9b-9eac-d94c3bb8c7a5.jpg" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; height: auto; max-width: 1080px; outline: currentcolor none medium; padding-bottom: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; min-width: 100%; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; width: 100%; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #757575; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">Finally, thank you to those of you who have pre-ordered THE SECRET FRENCH RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX. It really means a lot! If you haven't and you're interested in doing so that link can be found<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609441/the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux-by-samantha-verant/" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br />Finally, my publisher is giving away 20 copies of le book on GoodReads. This information can be found<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/311512-the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: maroon;">MERCI BEAUCOUP! MERCI MILLE FOIS!<br /><br />Best Wishes and Bisous,<br /><br />Samantha</span><br /><br />p.s. Feel free to share this post with anybody you think would enjoy the book or might have an interest in attending the events. Advance reviews of THE SECRET FRENCH RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX can be found by clicking<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50358349-the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</b></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-27873016036370649072020-08-19T14:32:00.004+02:002020-08-19T14:49:55.739+02:00Book News and Book Launch! Mark Your Calendars!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8D3fUM4EsTk/Xz0X8zzq3PI/AAAAAAAADrY/oiukdkJNFlUiSrSmizKxRBRr0lmV4nMsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/me_books.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8D3fUM4EsTk/Xz0X8zzq3PI/AAAAAAAADrY/oiukdkJNFlUiSrSmizKxRBRr0lmV4nMsgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/me_books.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The other day, I received my copies of THE SECRET FRENCH RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX!!! And they are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks to Covid19, I didn't receive advance copies, so this was the first time I held my baby in my hands. So exciting! (I posted the required box opening video on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_r9S_Ks7J/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On September 8th, I'm having a virtual launch party on Facebook, where I'll be reading from le book, sharing a few recipes, and giving away a few books. Pop in whenever you can! Because of the time difference, I'm posting pre-recorded videos starting at 8am EST and I'll go "live" a few times throughout the day. The link to the event can be found here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/216624219771453/" target="_blank">BOOK LAUNCH. </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(Feel free to share this event with your friends and family (or the world) via the social links at the end of this post! It's greatly appreciated!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One thing I'm really excited about is the audiobook, narrated by Imani Jade Powers. This is my first audiobook and Imani really brings the book to life. You can preview the first five minutes <a href="https://soundcloud.com/penguin-audio/the-secret-french-recipes-of" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can also read a first-look excerpt from the book on <a href="https://frolic.media/exclusive-the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux-by-samantha-verant-first-look/" target="_blank">Frolic</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally, if you'd like to pre-order le book, links to retailers can be found <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609441/the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux-by-samantha-verant/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. (Thank you to those who have already done so! It means the world to me).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yes, lots going on! It's a thrilling time. I can't wait to share Sophie's story with the world!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Many Bisous,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xox</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sam<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><p></p>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-65758124815394162992020-08-19T13:27:00.001+02:002020-09-08T10:18:34.344+02:00Crème Brûlée with Two Seasonal Topping Options<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Prep Time: 20 minutes </div>
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Cook Time: 55 minutes </div>
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Rest Time: 4 hours</div>
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Equipment: saucepan, mixing bowl,
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2 cups milk</div>
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3 cups heavy cream or
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8 egg yolks</div>
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½ cup white sugar</div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ to 1 cup brown sugar</div>
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Seasonal fruit and herbs </div>
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Preheat oven to 215°F.</div><div class="11RecipeDirectionFirst"> </div>
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In a saucepan, combine the milk with the cream and
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Combine the egg yolks, white sugar, and vanilla in a
mixing bowl. Using a whisk or beater, blend until smooth. Temper the egg batter, mixing in the warm milk and cream mixture one tablespoon at a time. This ensures your egg mixture won't cook. Then slowly add the mixture to the milk and cream; mix
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Set the ramekins in a baking pan. Add just enough
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Using a ladle, fill the ramekins with the mixture. Gently place the baking pan
in the oven, careful not to slosh water into the ramekins. Bake for 55 minutes.
Take the pan out of the oven, again being careful not to get water in the ramekins.
Let the ramekins cool, then refrigerate for a minimum of four hours.</div>
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Before serving, sprinkle each ramekin with brown
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In the spring or summer, top your
crème brulée with fresh sliced strawberries marinated in cognac. Garnish with a
sprig of fresh rosemary or basil.</div>
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In the fall or winter, top your
crème brulée with spicy red wine–poached pear slices and garnish with a star anise.</div>
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{page:Section2;}</style>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-77974436215539591172020-08-19T13:23:00.004+02:002020-09-08T10:18:54.926+02:00Arugula and Endive with Rosemary Encrusted Goat Cheese Toasts, garnished with Pomegranate Grains and Clementine Slices, served with a Citrus-Infused Dressing
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Serves 8</div>
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Prep Time: 15 to 20 minutes </div>
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Cook Time: 15 minutes</div>
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Equipment: large frying pan</div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
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2 tablespoons Dijon
mustard</div>
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Freshly
squeezed juice of 1 orange</div>
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2 tablespoons balsamic
vinegar</div>
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Extra-virgin olive oil</div>
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Salt</div>
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Fresh ground pepper</div>
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1 or 2 French baguettes,
sliced in ½-inch-thick rounds</div>
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Butter</div>
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Fresh rosemary or <i>herbes
de Provence</i></div>
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1½ cups lardons (small
pieces of salted ham) or chopped pancetta</div>
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1½ cups leeks, chopped in
rounds</div>
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2 logs goat cheese (200
grams or 7 ounces), sliced into ½-inch-think rounds (two per person)</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>1-1/2 cups panko or bread crumbs, plus more if needed </div>
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8 cups arugula, around 1
cup per person</div>
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4 cups endive, roughly
chopped, around ½ cup per person</div>
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1 deseeded pomegranate,
separated</div>
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4 clementine or mandarin
oranges, peeled, separated into slices, and deseeded</div>
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Fresh tarragon, roughly
chopped</div>
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<b>Technique:</b></div><div class="11RecipeDirectionSubhead"><b> </b></div>
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Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard with the juice of 1 orange, with the balsamic
vinegar. Add in the olive oil to taste and whisk until it’s a creamy (but not
too thick) consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. Put the dressing in the
refrigerator until ready to use.</div><div class="11RecipeDirectionFirst"> </div>
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Slice the baguette(s) into rounds about ½ inch thick,
counting out two per person. Heat a frying pan with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive
oil and a nice knob of butter over medium-high heat. Add the needles from the fresh
rosemary to the pan or a tablespoon or two of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">herbes de Provence</i>. Place the slices of bread in the pan, grilling
both sides until golden. Set aside and repeat, if necessary.</div>
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When all the baguette rounds are toasted, in the
same pan, add a dash of oil, the lardons, and the leeks. Cook until tender and
slightly caramelized. Set aside and keep warm.</div><div class="11RecipeDirection"> </div>
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Gently encrust the goat cheese slices with the panko
or bread crumbs, coating both sides. Fry them in the already greased pan for
approximately 2 minutes per side. Place the goat cheese on the baguette toasts
and get ready to plate.</div>
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Combine one cup arugula and ½ cup endive on each
plate. Add the lardons and leeks, splitting the ingredients per dish. Place two
baguette toasts topped with panko-encrusted goat cheese on each plate. Scatter
the pomegranate seeds and the slices of clementine or mandarin oranges. Drizzle
the dressing, garnish with fresh tarragon . . . and serve.</div>
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{page:Section1;}</style>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-39890327773915533142020-08-19T13:19:00.003+02:002020-09-08T10:19:14.471+02:00Filet of Daurade (Sea Bream) served over a Sweet Potato Purée and Braised Cabbage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span class="ITAL">Filet of Daurade (Sea Bream) served
over a Sweet Potato Purée and Braised Cabbage</span><span class="ITAL"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"></span></span></span></b></div>
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Serves 8</div>
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Prep Time: 25 minutes</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Cook Time:
30 to 40 minutes</div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div><div class="11RecipeIngredientsSubhead"><b> </b></div>
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8 to 10 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled
and cut into rough chunks</div>
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½ to 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream</div>
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Freshly squeezed juice of 1-2 oranges</div>
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Ground nutmeg</div><div class="11RecipeIngredients">3 to 4 tablespoons butter <br /></div>
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Extra-virgin olive oil</div>
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3 to 4 tablespoons finely minced garlic</div>
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1 head red cabbage, sliced into ¼-inch strips</div>
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Freshly squeezed juice of 3-4 lemons, plus more
if needed</div>
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Balsamic vinegar</div>
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3 tablespoons fresh rosemary or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">herbes de Provence</i></div>
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8 filets of daurade (sea bream)</div>
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2 to 3 pinches saffron</div>
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½ to 1 cup finely minced flat parsley</div>
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Fresh ground pepper</div>
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Salt</div>
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Fresh herbs like lavender and rosemary and/or edible
flowers for garnish</div>
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<b>Technique:</b></div><div class="11RecipeDirectionSubhead"><b> </b></div>
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Place the sweet potatoes in the pot, boiling for about 18 to 20 minutes until
tender. Drain and place back into the pot. Add ½ cup crème fraîche or sour
cream, the juice of 1 orange, and a pinch or two of nutmeg. Using an immersion
blender or hand-held mixer, purée. The sweet potatoes should have a mashed
consistency. If the mixture is too dry or has too many chunks, add a little
more orange juice or crème fraîche, and mash again. Taste. Then season to taste
with salt, pepper, butter, and a dash (or two) of nutmeg. Place on a burner and
set to low to keep warm.</div>
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In a large frying pan, combine a dash or two of olive
oil, a pad of butter, and the minced garlic over medium-high heat. Once the
garlic has softened, add the sliced cabbage, stirring until it wilts. Add two
tablespoons lemon juice, a dash (or three) of balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle
with ground nutmeg to taste. Turn heat to low to keep warm.</div>
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In another large frying pan, heat olive oil and a
knob of butter over medium-high heat. Season each side of the daurade filets with
one tablespoon lemon juice, minced parsley to lightly cover, and fresh ground pepper
to taste. Sprinkle with saffron. Once the pan is hot, place the daurades in the
pan and fry, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding a bit more lemon juice if
desired, cooking until the fish is no longer translucent. (If you have to sear
the fish in batches, keep them warm in an oven on low heat.)</div>
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It’s time to serve. If you want to get fancy, use a
4-inch circle tool to plate. First, place the cabbage, and press down. This is
followed by the sweet potato purée. Again, press down. Place the daurades on
top of the sweet potato and garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers. If you’re
not feeling fancy, plate it in the above order. Serve immediately and enjoy!</div>
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{page:Section1;}</style>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-65056165163335870482020-08-19T13:15:00.001+02:002020-09-08T10:19:37.598+02:00Velouté de Potimarron* with Flambéed Lobster Tails and a Parmesan Crisp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span class="ITAL">Velouté
de Potimarron* with Flambéed Lobster Tails and a Parmesan Crisp</span></b></div>
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<div class="11RecipeYield" style="line-height: normal;">
Serves 8 to 10 for an <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">entrée</i> (small bowl) or 4 to 6 for a main
course</div>
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Prep Time: 30 to 45 minutes </div>
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Cook Time: 1.5 hours</div>
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<br /></div>
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Equipment: parchment paper, baking
sheet, large pot, cheese grater, kitchen scissors, food processor or immersion
blender, large frying pan, long kitchen matches, spatula</div>
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<b>Ingredients for
the Velouté</b></div>
<div class="11RecipeIngredientsFirst" style="line-height: normal;">
2 medium-sized
potimarron (Hokkaido squash) <span class="ITAL">or</span> butternut squash*</div>
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Extra-virgin olive oil</div>
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Salt (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">fleur de sel</i>, sea, or kosher)</div>
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Fresh ground pepper</div>
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4 teaspoons cinnamon</div>
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1 medium leek, sliced
into thin rounds*</div>
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1 onion, peeled and
diced</div>
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2 celery stalks, diced</div>
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2 carrots, peeled and
diced</div>
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2 garlic cloves,
peeled, de-germed, and finely minced</div>
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6-7 cups homemade chicken
broth <i><span class="ITAL">or</span></i> canned chicken <span class="ITAL"><i>or</i> </span>vegetable
stock</div>
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1 to 2 teaspoons ground
cumin</div>
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1 tablespoon paprika</div>
<div class="11RecipeIngredients" style="line-height: normal;">
1 tablespoon ground turmeric</div>
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3 healthy pinches <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">herbes de Provence</i></div>
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Juice of 1 lemon</div>
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Sprigs of lavender or
rosemary for garnish</div>
<div class="11RecipeIngredients" style="line-height: normal;">
Crème fraîche or sour
cream (optional**)</div>
<div class="11RecipeIngredients" style="line-height: normal;">
Chopped chives
(optional**)</div><div class="11RecipeIngredients" style="line-height: normal;"> </div><div class="11RecipeIngredients" style="line-height: normal;"><div class="11RecipeIngredientsSubhead" style="line-height: normal;">
<b>Ingredients for
the Parmesan Crisp</b></div>
<div class="11RecipeIngredientsFirst" style="line-height: normal;">
7 ounces Parmesan cheese,
a nice chunk</div> <br /></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="11RecipeIngredientsSubhead" style="line-height: normal;">
<b>Ingredients for
the Lobster Tails</b></div>
<div class="11RecipeIngredientsFirst" style="line-height: normal;">
4 langoustes
(spiny/Caribbean lobsters) thawed—approximately 4 oz. each</div>
<div class="11RecipeIngredients" style="line-height: normal;">
Juice of 1 to 2 freshly
squeezed oranges</div>
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2 to 3 tablespoons
finely minced ginger</div>
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Fresh ground pepper</div>
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Extra-virgin olive oil</div>
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1 to 2 knobs of butter
(about 1 to 2 tablespoons each)</div>
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¼ cup Armagnac or cognac</div>
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<b>Technique</b></div>
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Preheat oven to 400°F.</div>
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Using a sharp knife, cut
the squash in half. Deseed, then cut the squash into large chunks. Place on a
parchment-lined baking sheet, skin side down. Drizzle with olive oil. Lightly
salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 25 minutes.</div>
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While the squash is
cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add
leeks, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, cooking until vegetables are soft,
about ten minutes. Add the broth, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">herbes de Provence</i>. Bring to a boil,
cover, and reduce heat to simmer.</div>
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When the squash is ready,
set aside and let cool.</div>
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It’s time to make the Parmesan
crisps while the oven is hot. Hand grate the Parmesan using a grater. Each
crisp requires 1½ to 2 tablespoons of cheese, totaling 8-10 rounds. Bake on a
parchment-lined baking sheet for around 7 minutes, until golden. Remove from
the oven and set aside.</div><div class="11RecipeDirection" style="line-height: normal;"> </div>
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Using kitchen scissors,
cut off the lobster shells. Gingerly remove the meat of the lobster from the
shell, aiming to remove it in one piece. Place the tails in a bowl and add the
juice of the oranges and the ginger. Mix well, cover in plastic wrap, and set
the bowl in the refrigerator until ready to cook.</div>
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<div class="11RecipeDirection" style="line-height: normal;">
When the squash is cool
enough to handle, peel off the skin and chop the squash into 1-inch to 2-inch
cubes. (You should have about 5 to 6 cups.) Add the squash to the pot of
vegetables and broth. Simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Purée in batches
with a food processor <span class="ITAL">or</span> all at once with an immersion
blender until creamy. Season with the juice of the lemon and salt and pepper to
taste. Keep warm.</div>
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Add a dash of olive oil
to a large pan along with a knob or two of butter. Set the heat to medium high.
Place the lobster tails in the pan and fry until the meat is white, flipping to
cook both sides. After the tails are cooked to perfection, turn off the heat on
the stove and, very important, the evacuation system, if using. It’s time to
flambée. Pour the Armagnac over the tails and quickly light a long kitchen
match, dipping it into the alcohol. If the flames rise too high, grab a pot
cover and snuff the flame out. Please note: flambée at your own risk. If you
have long hair, tie it back out of the way.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Cut the lobster tails
into bite-sized pieces. Pour the soup into bowls. Add a few morsels of lobster,
about four to six pieces a person. Using a spatula, lift up the Parmesan
crisps. Garnish the soup with one Parmesan crisp, and fresh herbs like lavender,
thyme, or rosemary. Serve immediately. </div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bon appétit</i>!</div>
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Chef Sophie’s Notes: </div>
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To clean leeks, slice off
the dark green end, trimming to the part where the color is pale green or
white. Cut off the roots. Slice the stalk lengthwise, not cutting through it. Run
leeks under cold water. Set aside until ready to chop and use.</div>
<div class="11RecipeDirection" style="line-height: normal;">
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<b><span class="ITAL">Pan-Seared Scallops wrapped in
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Serves 8</div>
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Prep Time: 20 minutes </div>
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Cook Time: 10 minutes</div>
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16 nice-sized sea scallops, around an inch in
circumference, with or without the coral</div>
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Juice of 1 lemon</div>
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Fresh ground pepper</div>
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4-6 slices <span class="ITAL">jambon sec</span> or
other dry-cured ham like prosciutto</div>
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8 sprigs fresh rosemary </div>
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8 dried prunes* </div>
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2 cups balsamic vinegar</div>
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Extra-virgin olive oil</div>
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1 tablespoon butter</div>
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16 leaves fresh sage</div>
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If using scallops with the coral, peel off the
coral and set aside. Drizzle the lemon juice on the scallops. Season with fresh
ground pepper to taste. Lightly toss and set aside.</div>
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Slice the dry-cured ham in half lengthwise.</div>
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Take a rosemary sprig and spear one scallop,
followed by one prune, and then another scallop.</div>
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Wrap each scallop with half a slice of dry-cured
ham.</div>
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Pour the vinegar into a small pot and cook over high
heat until it reduces to a syrup-like consistency, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
Lower heat to keep warm.</div>
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Combine a dash of olive oil, the butter, and the sage
in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the scallop
spears, along with the coral, if using, and cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side
until the scallops are cooked through and firm to the touch, and the dry-cured
ham is browned.</div>
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Place the browned sage on a small dish, topped with
the speared scallops and prunes. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze, and garnish
with the coral, if using, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Serve immediately, one
sprig per plate.</div>
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Chef’s Note: * In the summer, fresh figs can be
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<b>p.s. If you'd like to be part of one of my ARC tours, hit me up!</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>– Listed on the Penguin Random House Site! Whee! <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609441/the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux-by-samantha-verant/" target="_blank">Check it out!</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>– My interview on 2020 Debuts! <a href="https://2020debuts.com/meet-the-authors/samantha-verant/" target="_blank">Check it out!</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>– An interview about writing and THE SECRET FRENCH RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX with the lovely Kelly Duran! <a href="https://bykellyduran.com/2020/03/24/qa-with-samantha-verant/" target="_blank">Check it out! </a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>– </b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>An interview about writing and THE SECRET FRENCH RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX with marvelous Maddie M. White! </b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://maddiemwhite.com/2020/04/27/ask-the-author-samantha-verant/" target="_blank">Check it out</a>! </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b> On ZEE web!<br /></b></span></p><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><div class="post-title" style="text-align: left;"><span class="title-text"><b>11 New Romance Books to Fall in Love with This September (<a href="https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/photo-gallery/47745369/image/47745355/Secret-French-Recipes-Sophie-Valroux-by-Samantha-Verant" target="_blank">PopSugar</a>)</b><br /></span></div><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b> </b></i></span></div><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b>Read an Excerpt on <a href="https://frolic.media/exclusive-the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux-by-samantha-verant-first-look/" target="_blank">Frolic</a></b></i></span></div><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b> </b></i></span></div><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b>Six Must Read Books on <a href="https://frolic.media/6-frolic-contributors-share-their-must-reads-for-august/" target="_blank">Frolic</a></b></i></span></div><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b> </b></i></span></div><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b>Fresh Fiction (<a href="https://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=10856" target="_blank">Recipe</a>)</b></i></span></div><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b> </b></i></span></div><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b>Fangirlish (<a href="https://fangirlish.com/2020/09/15/read-an-excerpt-from-the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux/" target="_blank">Excerpt</a>) <br /></b></i></span></div><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b> <br /></b></i></span></div><div class="clearfix" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b>French Fridays with <a href="https://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/2020/09/french-fridays-the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux/" target="_blank">Eat Live Travel Write </a></b><br /></i>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Jean Book Nerd (<a href="http://www.jeanbooknerd.com/2020/09/samantha-verant-interview-secret-french.html" target="_blank">Interview</a>)</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Maurice on Books (<a href="https://mauriceonbooks.wordpress.com/2020/09/09/the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux/" target="_blank">Review</a>) </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Romance Junkies (<a href="https://romancejunkies.com/reviews/the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux/">Review</a>) </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>No More Grumpy Bookseller (<a href="http://nomoregrumpybookseller.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie.html" target="_blank">Review</a>) </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Sand Between the Pages (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7x8GIAj9D/?igshid=w9ny9dw5w3jz" target="_blank">Review</a>) </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Kritters Ramblings (<a href="https://www.krittersramblings.com/2020/09/review-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+krittersramblings/BVHx+(Kritters+Ramblings)&m=1" target="_blank">Review</a>) </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Love of Muse (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CE4GSbygIUJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">Review</a>) </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Deanne's Book Thoughts (<a href="https://cnnamongirl.wixsite.com/website/single-post/2020/09/08/The-Secret-French-Recipes-of-Sophie-Valroux-Review" target="_blank">Review</a>) </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Hasty Book List (<a href="https://www.hastybooklist.com/home/author-interview-samantha-verant" target="_blank">Interview</a>) </i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>BookFan Mary (<a href="https://bookfanmary.wordpress.com/2020/09/17/the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux/" target="_blank">Review</a>) </i><br /></b></span>
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that her grandmother has suffered a stroke and takes the red-eye to France. There,
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luxurious château, complete with two restaurants and a vineyard. As Sophie
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Samantha Vérant is a travel addict, a self-professed
oenophile, and a determined, if occasionally unconventional, at home French
chef. She lives in southwestern France, where she's married to a sexy French
rocket scientist she met in 1989 (but ignored for twenty years), a stepmom to
two incredible kids, and the adoptive mother to a ridiculously adorable French
cat. When she’s not trekking from Provence to the Pyrénées or embracing her
inner Julia Child, Sam is making her best effort to relearn those dreaded
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vigorously...and <i>voilà</i>: a blended Franco-American family whose lives will all drastically change.<br /><br />Floating
on a cloud of newlywed bliss, Samantha couldn’t wait to move to France
to begin her life with her new husband, Jean-Luc, and his two kids. But
almost from the moment the plane touches down, Samantha realizes that
there are a lot of things about her new home—including flea-bitten cats,
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to feel at home in her new home and wondering when exactly her French
fairy tale is going to start, Samantha starts to wonder if she really
has what it takes to make it in la belle France. But when a second
chance at love and life is on the line, giving up isn’t an option. How
to Make a French Family is the heartwarming, sometimes hilarious story
of the culture clashes and faux pas that, in the end, add up to one
happy family</span></span></span></div>
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<b><i><b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">"Change is never easy, especially when it’s in another city or, better yet, another country. Verant (Seven Letters from Paris, 2014) managed to do it, with a few challenges along the way, and provides readers a charming and witty look at how in this memoir. The Chicago girl moves to southwestern France to be with her new husband and his children, and is enthralled by a new life in a quaint city, but it’s not everything she expected. After many struggles while trying to raise her stepchildren (and having them develop into testy teenagers), along with not always seeing eye-to-eye with her husband, and dealing with a terrible tenant, Verant’s doubts about her new life continue to grow bigger. Luckily, Verant and her husband’s love of cooking has always helped bring them together, giving them a foundation that is unbreakable. Verant’s memoir touches on universal, real-life themes, like love, loss, and family, while mixing in plenty of delicious French flavors (and actual recipes) that make for a tasty read that’s true to the heart." — Carissa Chesanek, Booklist<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i><b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">"Verant combines one part second chance at romance, one part travelogue, and nearly three dozen recipes in this heartfelt account of how she reconnected with a lover 20 years after their affair and started life over in France with an instant family. When Verant was 19 and traveling through Europe, she had a brief encounter with a Frenchman named Jean-Luc. Not ready for something serious, she never responded to his ardent letters. Two decades later, divorced and in debt, Verant reached out to Jean-Luc, who had been widowed, recently divorced his second wife, and become the solo parent of his two young kids. The undeniable chemistry was still there, and a year later they married and moved outside of Toulouse. In her new environment, Verant had to navigate the laborious bureaucracy and red tape that come with being a foreigner living abroad, learn how to speak French more fluently, and understand vast behavior and cultural differences (such as the French habit of being very direct and making intense eye contact). Most critically, she had to figure out how to bond with her stepchildren, who were still dealing with grief and distrust after Jean-Luc’s ill-advised second marriage. In the end, as Verant warmly writes, food—and her cooking—gave her a sure-fire way in with the family, as they often prepared meals and dined together.</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Apr.)" - Publisher's Weekly</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i><b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></i></span></span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">"An honest, heartwarming-and at times-heartbreaking account of the struggles that occur when you dare to make your dreams come true." - </span></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Janice MacLeod, author of New York Times bestseller Paris Letters</span></span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" />"Love has no boundaries in Samantha Verant's honest and courageous memoir about leaving it all behind to marry her French husband. </span></span></span></span><i style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">How to Make a French Family</span></span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> is a testament to her perseverance to adapt to a new life in Southwest France. In the tradition of Seven Letters from Paris, readers will laugh, cry, and cheer for Verant until the final page." - </span></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Susan Blumberg-Kason, author of Good Chinese Wife</span></span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" />"A charming and insightful memoir about what follows happily ever after. The fact that Samantha's quest to create a new family is set in France (and filled with recipes) makes it all the more delicious!" - </span></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Jennifer Coburn, author of We'll Always Have Paris</span></span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" />"How To Make A French Family shares the ups and downs, good, bad and funny moments of building a new life and family in France, never letting us forget that in the end, love saves the day." - </span></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Kristen Beddard, author of Bonjour Kale </span></span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" />"Samantha Vérant dishes up a funny and tender memoir in </span></span></span></span><i style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">How to Make a French Family</span></span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">. The setup is pure fairy tale but the tale's power is in the ever-after. Vérant's story is genuine, romantic, sometimes heartbreaking, and, in the end, as wonderfully satisfying and rich as the French cuisine detailed on its pages." - </span></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of A Paris Apartment and I'll See You in Paris</span></span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;" />"Like its author, Samantha Verant's new book is sweet and sassy, told from the heart. Her story of creating a new family and becoming a different kind of mom is brave and vulnerable. A tale of what happens when we go looking for our best lives and best selves." - </span></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Elizabeth Bard, New York Times bestselling author of Lunch in Paris and Picnic in Provence</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></i></span></span></b></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Library Journal's </span><b><span class="Verdict"><span style="color: #990000;">VERDICT on </span><i style="color: #990000;">Seven Letters from Paris</i><span style="color: #990000;">: </span><br />"</span></b>This charming, conversational account of a second chance at a lost love will <br />delight any reader who has ever thought, “What if?”</b> </div>
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<b>Booklist calls <i>Seven Letters from Paris</i> "a passionate, romantic, spring-in-the-step read."</b></div>
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<i><b>"I recommend this memoir as a great read; a read with the motto 'Follow
your heart' and 'Believe in your dreams', because you never know where
the whirlwind of excitement may end." </b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #990000;">"Seven Letters from Paris tells the beautiful story of a romance <br />twenty years in the making. </span><span style="color: #990000;">The best part? It’s true!"</span> </b></i></div>
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<b>Praise for SEVEN LETTERS FROM PARIS...</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times";">“A charming story, and a delightful
tribute
to the power of a good old-fashioned love letter.” ~ Peter Mayle, bestselling author of <i>A Year in Provence</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">“<i>Seven Letters from Paris</i> is
a
celebration of <i>l’amour</i> across cultures and across
decades…Samantha
Vérant embraces France, and her French love, with an
all-American enthusiasm
that is nothing if not infectious.” ~ Hilary Reyl,
author of <i>Lessons in French</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times";">“<i>Seven Letters from Paris</i> is
a
real-life fairytale. You’ll be rooting for this bubbly American
heroine and her
<i>prince charmant</i>.” ~ Elizabeth
Bard, author of <i>Lunch in Paris: A Love Story</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">"Fairy
tales come true in Samantha Verant's
utterly winning debut memoir. Effervescent, enchanting and wise,
Seven Letters
From Paris is a paean to second chances, the power of hope, and
the risks real
love requires. A romantic page-turner." ~ Christina Haag, New
York Times
bestselling author of <i>Come to the Edge: A
Love Story.</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times";">“Enchanting. A captivating real-life
fairytale romance that will have you reading slowly so you can
savor every
delicious word. Castles included!” ~ Janice
MacLeod, author of <i>Paris Letters</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">“You’ll
tear up reading this inspiring love story…
<i>Seven Letters from Paris</i> is sweet, touching, and real.” ~ Kristin Espinasse,
author of <i>Words in a French Life: Lessons in Love and
Language from the
South of France</i></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "times";">"A sweet and comical
modern love story of one woman's wonderful
happily-ever-after." ~ Wendy
Lawless, author of the NY Times bestseller <i>Chanel Bonfire</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">"A
true story of long-lost passion found, but
also a cautionary tale on the importance of small gestures and
romance in
everyday life." ~ Jennifer L. Scott, author of <i>Lessons from
Madame
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</i><b style="color: #0b5394;">“<i>Seven Letters from Paris</i> is the story of a sexy,
passionate, whirlwind romance twenty years in the making...and
worth the wait. Sam shows us all the power of second chances and
following your heart.” ~ Teresa Rhyne, #1 New York Times
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<span style="font-family: "times";">“<i>Seven Letters from Paris</i> is
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glorious, life-affirming testament to the power of love to
change everything.” ~ Jo Maeder, author of <i>Opposites
Attack</i>
and <i>When I Married My Mother</i></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "times";">"In a world where
love letters and romantic overtures have all but disappeared, it
is reassuring
to know that feelings committed to a page still have the power
to bring two
people together. Samantha and Jean-Luc were clearly destined to
be
reunited and their story is an inspiration for anyone still
searching for a
soul mate." ~ Patricia Gucci, author of <i>In the Name of
Gucci</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">"Two
star-crossed lovers must go up against
the passage of time, the difficulty of distance, and many
hilarious
dinner-party faux pas to make their 40-something cross-cultural
romance
survive. Reading this book is like eating a bowl of strawberries
in the
sunshine. It’s a delicious and joyful story from beginning to
end, one that
makes you hold your breath and clutch your heart with vicarious
excitement as
you're carried along what must be one of the sweetest love
stories that’s ever
been told." ~ Torre Deroche, author of <i>Love with a Chance
of Drowning</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times";">"Inspirational
and heartfelt, this book
illustrates that it's never too late to change directions in
life. Verant's story reveals how having the courage to follow
your
heart and a take a big leap when you're feeling stuck can put
you on the
path that you're truly meant to be." <br />
<i>~ Holly C. Corbett, national
magazine editor and co-author of The Lost Girls: Three
Friends. Four
Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World.</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">“Wonderfully engaging and
endearingly
honest.”~ Samantha Brick, author of <i>Head
Over Heels in France: Falling in Love in the Lot</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times";">"Seven
Letters from Paris renewed my belief in
the power of true love and made me believe that miracles can
happen!" ~ Jamie Cat Callan, bestselling author of <i>French Women Don't
Sleep Alone</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">"Watch
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lived--and vividly shared--a happily ever after story complete
with castles and
a dark and handsome hero. But unlike the Disney princesses,
Samantha's own
honesty, soul-searching, brave leaps into the unknown, and
willingness to laugh
at her own foibles make her a role model for today's woman." ~
Candace
Walsh, author of <i>Licking the Spoon: A
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<span id="freeText11557194063517680709"><b>Twenty years, seven letters, and one long-lost love of a lifetime</b><br /> </span><br />
<span id="freeText11557194063517680709"> </span>At age 40, Samantha Verant’s life is falling apart - she’s jobless, in debt, and feeling stuck... until she stumbles upon seven old love letters from Jean-Luc, the sexy Frenchman she’d met in Paris when she was 19. With a quick Google search, she finds him, and both are quick to realize that the passion they felt 20 years prior hasn’t faded with time and distance. Samantha knows that jetting off to France to reconnect with a man she only knew for one sun-drenched, passion-filled day is crazy - but it’s the kind of crazy she’s been waiting for her whole life. <br />
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Part travel memoir, part love adventure, SEVEN LETTERS FROM PARIS is the story of how seven old love letters written in 1989 inspired me to reboot my life and restart my heart.<br />
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Sourcebooks published my memoir in October of 2014 (Anna Klenke editing), followed by Random House Australia (Fiona Henderson) in November. Random House Australia picked SEVEN LETTERS FROM PARIS as part of a new marketing initiative called the Random 10- ten books they paid special attention to in 2014.<br />
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Wait. What? I'm a Penguin/Random House author? With Cindy Hwang as my editor? Pinch me. I must be dreaming. (Just don't pinch me too hard because I bruise easily).<br />
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I am thrilled beyond belief! And I thought I'd walk you down the road of barbed wire and persistance that got me here.<br />
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In 2007, I was writing middle grade and YA. I linked up with fantastic writers and critique partners. My first book, Alchera, a middle grade fantasy, actually got requests from agents. And it was immediately rejected. (I may want to dive back into this one one day as it holds a special place in my heart. Two kids play a role in saving the Earth's animals from extinction...) I wrote two more books after this: The Goddess Effect (YA) and King of the Mutants (MG). I queried and queried and was rejected and rejected.<br />
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Meanwhile, a story was happening to me. I was in the midst of divorcing my husband in 2009 and I wanted to face past regrets while doing so. You know, clear the air and move on. I decided to apologize to a Frenchman I met in Paris in 1989 when I was 19. He wrote me seven love letters. I never wrote him back until 20 years later. Um, we married and we'll be celebrating our 9th anniversary in May. Crazy. Yes?<br />
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I wrote the book, my memoir, SEVEN LETTERS FROM PARIS. And I sold it to Sourcebooks (yes, I sold it) in 2012. Here's my timeline and bumpy path:<br />
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2010: Queried Seven Letters. (21) I have a thing for the number 7. I sent out 7 queries a week until I had seven full requests. Bingo. I had the call with my first agent. I signed on with her immediately. We went through a few rounds of edits. Unfortunately, at the time, an article in the NY TIMES came out bashing "me"-moirs. We decided to hold off on submissions.<br />
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2011: I'm on sub! 10 editors! The passes rolled in like waves, pulling me under. The editors, for the most part, loved the concept, but not the execution of it. (It was epistolary, using letters and emails to move the story forward). Then, my agent left agenting. I was assigned to a new person. My agent's replacement (and not the person I was assigned to) sent me a note: "We've reached the end of the line with <i>Seven Letters.</i> Feel free to find representation elsewhere." The dude represented Manga. I called my new agent, shaking, and I was going through shit of my own. Major stuff. I'd just had a second miscarriage. I was hormonal and very upset. I asked my new agent if I should re-write the book based on the editors comments. She said no. She had other ideas.<br />
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2012: I gave the new agent five months. I did what she told me to do. And I also re-wrote the book because my GUT told me to. In the end, we parted ways and I hired an editor to help me fine-tune <i>Seven Letters.</i> He tried introducing me to new agents. It was a no-go. The agents didn't want a book that was shopped, lightly as it was. So, I Googled "publishers who take unsolicited submissions" and I found Sourcebooks. I sent my proposal and sample chapters off. If interested, they would get back to me in 6-8 weeks. Around the six week mark, I decided to become a REBEL! I hadn't heard back from Sourcebooks, so I took a risk. I emailed four of the editors who had seen <i>Seven Letters </i>in that first round of subs and had positive things to say. (totally not unsolicited!) I told them about the changes, how I worked with an editor, and asked them if they would like to see the manuscript again. (We're talking big HOUSES here). Two of them got back to immediately. YES! One got back to me, thanking me, but said she was focusing on serious non-fiction. And then Murphy's Law. The day I sent out these emails, Sourcebooks reached out to me, asking for the full. It was a Friday. On Monday, I had the "call" with Anna Michels. The offer came in. I loved her. I loved her ideas for the book. And then I was in a pickle. I had to email the editors I'd reached out to and tell them I had an offer on the table...and that I wanted to accept it. They were all very cool...and, thankfully, hadn't read yet.<br />
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In odd news, I also sold <i>King of the Mutants</i> to Month9Books. I was in another pickle. How could I promote a book about mutants and a romantic memoir at the same time? They were launched within one week of another in 2014. Sadly, I didn't know what to do. I now have the rights back to this book.<br />
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I signed on with a new agent in 2014. I decided to let her go a few years later. I wanted an American-based agent to guide me and my career. And, on a piece of scrap paper, in 2017, I wrote down the name of my dream agent: Kimberly Witherspoon.<br />
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September, 2017: I queried 21 agents in the timespan of three weeks, stopping when I had seven requests. I also did #pitmad, received three requests, and promptly deleted my post. Why? Because I'm nuts. I had a dream!!!! I queried Kim, my dream agent, in the second week. (I wanted to see if my queries got any bites!) Then, I thought about it. Eloisa James, who is repped by Kim, is a friend of mine. She supported my memoir <i>Seven Letters.</i> I emailed Eloisa, telling her about my book and that I queried Kim. I said, "No worries if you can't help me out, but if you think Kim would be interested in this, would you mind sending out a word to get me out of the slush pile?"<br />
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Eloisa (a.k.a. Mary) got back to me immediately. "Kim would love this! It's right up her alley! I'm on it!"<br />
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October 2017: In the end, I had four offers of representation. I chose Kim...and I also got a bonus surprise. I'm working with her and the awesome Jessica Mileo. I met with both of them when visiting New York. Before our meeting, I took Eloisa out to breakfast to thank her. (She's amazing!)<br />
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October 2018: My book went through two rounds of head to toe edits. We went on submission at the end of July. Yes, during this time I did what writers aren't supposed to do: I twitter-stalked and googled and tried to imagine which editor would connect with my book. And then I found Cindy. Like I did with Kim, I wrote down my dream in the beginning. On my chalkboard. Penguin. Berkley. Remain Positive. It's still on my board. The offer from Cindy came in September. Oh, the "call" was amazing.<br />
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I was in NY in October for my mom's 70th. While there, I met up with my agents and with Cindy and her team. Cindy took me out for a delicious lunch, we talked shop, and I was swooning. Mind you, I'd just flown in from France the day before and I was a little bit jet-lagged (a lot jet-lagged), but I straighted my shoulders and hoped I made sense. After all this hard work, after all the tears of frustration, I knew I was in good hands! I'm excited for the future!<br />
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Persistance! Following dreams! A little bit of rule breaking (but not too much)! And finding the right fit! That's what we have to do. Write on, peeps, write on!<br />
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<br />Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-83643473267182508752018-08-03T18:30:00.002+02:002019-12-10T10:24:59.593+01:00French Friday: In the French Kitchen with Kids with Mardi Michels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was lucky enough to be a recipe tester and made three delicious meals– Shepherd's Pie (<i>Hachis Parmentier)</i>, Beef and Carrot Stew (Boeuf aux carrotes), and Pork Chops with Apples (<i>Côtelettes de porc aux pommes</i>). From sweet to savory, the recipes are uncomplicated, easy to follow, and they all come out perfectly tasty! Tasty! Tasty!<br />
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I had the chance to meet Mardi for lunch at her home in France last year, where she made me a lovely <i>tarte salée </i>(roasted tomatoes). At any rate, she is as warm, kind, and funny as her sweet recipes.<br />
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So go, go, go– grab your copy of <i><b>In the French Kitchen with Kids</b></i> today! You'll be happy you did. Miam-miam-miam.<br />
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For more about <b><i>In the French Kitchen with Kids,</i></b> and where you can buy it, click <a href="https://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/books/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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<b>Bon app and Bisous! </b>Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-72305387867527617972018-07-04T13:14:00.001+02:002018-07-04T13:25:06.269+02:00Kindness Can Fight Hate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey all, it's me, Sam! I haven't been blogging much (I've been busy writing and editing my next book(s)– more news on that later), but I wanted to share something IMPORTANT with you. Believe me, I'm not tooting my own horn. I'd just like to think if more people acted with kindness...the world would become a less hate-filled place. I'm a firm believer in opening my heart and my horizons. I've met many people through my books and I've invited many of them to visit with me in my home. Being an immigrant in a foreign country has encouraged me to be more open– to new experiences, to new people, to everything.<br />
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With that said, I'm sharing a private FaceBook post I shared last week...<br />
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"I will NOT tolerate racism in any way, shape, or form. I have just delivered flowers to my neighbor to give her a slice of happiness and to let her know she has my support and my friendship. She's from Morroco, Muslim, and is sandwiched in between two racist homes that seem to be intent on making her life miserable.<br />
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You may remember, I was in charge of <span class="text_exposed_show">the neighborhood block party. The two neighbors on either side of her didn't come because her family would be in attendance. They told me this outright. One of them also said she thought her family was Daesh. (Such a ridiculous notion...really).</span><br />
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(I joked with my nice neighbor and told her to leave empty backpacks with wires coming out of them outside of their homes. THIS, although a touchy subject, made both of us laugh so hard we almost fell down).<br />
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As for the racists, I bit down on my lip and stated, quite frankly, that this woman and her family are friends of mine. I was met with the blankest of expressions. Like- how could you?<br />
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Things between her/her family and the neighbors to each side escalated on Saturday night. JL and I were eating dinner when we heard a man screaming. Loudly. In French. They live eight houses away from us. I couldn't make out the words, but I looked up at JL and said, "This isn't good." My gut told me the yelling had something to do with my friend. I got up and headed out the front door. The whole neighborhood was outside. My friend was crying, tears streaming down her face. Her kids (twins 9-yrs-old, and a 12-yr-old) were also crying on their balcony. I raced up to her and gave her a hug.<br />
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The fight? It was about a BBQ-- and not a charcoal grill, but a plancha-- so no smoke. One of our other neighbor's sons, apparently drunk, tried fighting with the evil man. Today, she told me she and her family were speaking in Arabic in their own yard that night. He didn't ask her politely to move the grill. No, he went ballistic. The wife of the yelling man–who is over 6 ft. tall and pretty damn scary– was also screaming at them, telling them that if they live in France that they should only speak French. In their own home. In their own garden. These people have stolen the kid's soccer balls. Have shaken their fingers in front of the kid's faces while saying, "You are mean and wicked." Believe me, these kids are the politest kids I've ever met. My neighbor couldn't believe that her YOUNG kids have to deal with this madness. And it is madness.<br />
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I told my neighbor I couldn't imagine being sandwiched in between this kind of hate. People should be able to live their lives the way they want, especially in their own homes. Also, a BBQ shouldn't cause a full-on war. I had one on Sunday– no complaints from anyone. And there was A LOT of smoke. I also spoke in English with my hubs. Where was my lynch squad?<br />
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So, I brought her flowers today to offset the hate she's been feeling. She cried again, but they were happy tears."<br />
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Please fight hate with kindness.<br />
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Note: My neighbor did file a complaint with the police and we, the rest of the 'hood, are all supporting her/her family. I've been playing soccer (which I'm terrible at) with her kids and learned a new wiggly dance. Don't ask me to YouTube it.</div>
Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-47308148400883680032018-05-01T16:10:00.000+02:002018-05-01T16:15:15.394+02:00Paris Ever After-- Book Launch!<br />
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Today we're celebrating the launch of K.S.R. Burns' Parisian adventure <i>Paris Ever After. </i>I became a fan of Burns after I read her first book<i>– The Paris Effect. </i>So. Much. Fun. Here's what I had to say about her latest.<br />
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Sidenote: don't you just want to the lick that beautiful cover???<br />
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<b>ABOUT LE BOOK:</b><br />
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Can Amy’s rocky start in Paris turn into a happy ever after? From best-selling author K.S.R. Burns comes another highly praised novel. "Magnifique! The surprise-filled narrative is smart, wry and poignant. Five stars!" (Patricia Sands, author of the best-selling Love in Provence series)<br />
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Amy didn’t realize how stale her life was until she jetted off to Paris without telling a soul—not even her husband—and had the adventure of a lifetime. Now as she tries to establish herself in the City of Light, she finds that despite a fun (and quirky) group of friends and the ability to indulge in French pastries whenever she wants, reinventing her life is much harder than she imagined.<br />
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Then on Amy’s thirtieth birthday, two unexpected visitors leave her wondering if she will soon be saying au revoir to Paris and the new life she’s struggled to build. Her estranged husband, Will, shows up—but is he interested in reconciliation or separation? And a young woman who arrives on Amy’s doorstep unleashes chaos that could push Amy out into the street.<br />
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As Amy’s Parisian dream starts to fall apart, she must decide: return to the stability of Will and Phoenix (if that’s even still an option) or forge her way forward in Paris? Amid secrets and surprises, set in enchanting gardens, cozy cafés, and glittering Parisian streets, Amy must choose between two very different worlds. And each has a claim on her heart.<br />
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You can purchase <i><b>Paris Ever After</b></i> here:<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079H32ND3/&keywords=second+chance+romance" target="_blank">Amazon US</a><br />
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<b>AUTHOR BIO: </b><br />
K. S. R. Burns is the author of Amazon best-seller THE PARIS EFFECT (optioned for film and TV by Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment), its standalone sequel PARIS EVER AFTER, and THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF WORKING GIRL: Real-life Career Advice You Can Actually Use. Burns has lived and worked in four countries and 22 cities, including Paris. No longer a wanderer, Burns now resides in the Pacific Northwest, where in addition to novels she writes a weekly career advice column for The Seattle Times. She can also be found online at <a href="http://ksrburns.com/">KSRBurns.com</a>.<br />
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<br />Samantha Véranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234533905976008934.post-32611295789314665362018-03-28T08:42:00.000+02:002018-03-28T08:46:06.010+02:00How to Make A French Family can be yours for $2.99<br />
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