Launch Party

I had the privilege of going the launch party for Annette Lyon, Sarah Eden, Julia Bellon. They had a wonderful success of lots of people attending. It was very nicely done for the three wonderful books they were releasing last week.

Tomorrow Tristi Pinkston along with 4 other wonderful authors will be having a launch party at the Barnes and Noble in Salt Lake if you have the wish to go attend.

Tuesday - 16 March 2010 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
The Gateway
6 N Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1184

Glazed Lemon Cake

My mom made this cake last week and I really loved it. It has an awesome lemon flavor that is not too strong.

Glazed Lemon Cake:

Ingredients

• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup lemon-lime soda
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, oil and eggs; beat on low speed or 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Gradually beat in soda just until blended.
• Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth; carefully spread over warm cake. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 12 servings.

3 Author Launch Party

You want to have a blast. Then here's the thing for you to do this Friday night.

There are three wonderful authors that are all launching there new book. This is not a night you want to miss.

The Authors Are:

Annette Lyon

Julia Coulter Bellon

Sarah M. Eden

These are 3 awesome new books that are coming out and you can attend there launch party.

Here is the Place, Date, and Time:

THIS FRIDAY, March 12

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Deseret Book at University Village

(East of University Mall in Orem)

You Don't want to miss this awesome event!

Wrong Number Book launch

Rachelle Christensen has a new exciting book coming out called Wrong Number. She is celebrating this awesome release with blog launch party. This is the cover to her awesome book.

When you enter at the various at her blog you have a a chance to go on and wind the Office Box and a copy of her book Wrong Number. The Office box is part of the Original Scrapbox collection that you can enjoy. You can visit Rachelle's blog here and learn how to enter and win. You can also view the book trailer on You-Tube. Wrong Number Book Trailer

Peanut Butter Puffs

You can make these awesome treats with only a few ingredients.

Peanut Butter Puffs

1 c. Sugar

1 c. Karo syrup

1 pinch of salt

2 c. of peanut butter

6 c. Special K cereal (may need more)

Put sugar, syrup and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil: stir in peanut butter until well blended. Poor over Special K. Mix them together throughly then form into round balls and place on wax paper. You can eat them right then or wait for them to cool.

The Mark

MR Bunderson has a new awesome book coming out! Her new book is Called the Mark.This is a little excerpt from off her website.

She's had it forever. A tiny mark on her hand. No big deal, right? But when Tori discovers that her ordinary freckle is really some kind of microscopic tattoo, she doesn't know what to think, especially after meeting Eric, a guy she feels strangely connected to--and not just because he has a mark too.


All too soon, Tori and Eric realize that their marks are only the first clue to a mystery that will change everything. And with each new discovery, Tori finds herself pulled deeper and deeper into a world she could never have imagined.

You can Visit the blog here and find out a way to win your own copy of the Mark.This contest only lasts through March 1st go and enter now.

Recipe: Breadsticks

This is a family favorite recipe.

Breadsticks

1T. Yeast

1 1/2 C. Warm Water

2 T. Sugar

1/2 Salt

3 C. Flour

Dissolve yeast in Warm Water.Combine all ingredients and knead for 3 minutes in mixer. Let rest for 10 minutes. melt 1/2 cube of butter on a cookie sheet. Spread dough on the cookie sheet, then flip over so that butter is on both sides of the dough. Sprinkle with garlic salt, and parmesan cheese. cut into strips with a Pizza cutter to desired size. Let rise for 10 minutes.

Bake 375* for 20 minutes or until golden brown. (Double for 2 pans)

As a side note LDS Publisher is now holding the voting for her Book of Mormon story contest. Go and read the stories then vote for your favorite one. You Can find her blog here.