It’s always a good day when I get to talk with Monica Bhide — food writer, author, spice expert, inspiring writing instructor, cocktail contest conspirator, friend.
Monica is particularly skilled at persuading others to tell their stories (check out her book of interviews with exceptional women). And her question to me was: How did I –a journalist of the booze– come to write a book about food & finance & history?
Here’s the answer – my guest blog post for Monica’s popular site, A Life of Spice.
A photo Monica snapped of SOME of the prize booty.
Want to win a copy of Spice & Ice, plus an amazing passel of cocktail-worthy goodies? Strut your stuff by creating your own original spicy cocktail! All the details are posted here.
Spice goddess Monica Bhide is hosting the contest – if you’re not already familiar with her, let me tell you, the woman is a walking spice encyclopedia. Among her many accomplishments, she’s the author of the fab “ iSpice” app as well as Modern Spice, a mouthwatering book focused on Indian cooking. Clearly we share a love of bold flavors in food and drink.
I’m thrilled to be teaming up with Monica on this giveaway. Wait until you see the incredible box of goodies she’s put together: spices from Williams-Sonoma and MySpiceSage, Bar Keep Bitters ( love those Baked Apple Bitters), a cocktail shaker from Perfect Puree of Napa Valley, and a LOT more. No wonder Monica says this is her biggest contest EVER!
One more detail: I will make (and drink) the top 3 finalist cocktails, and will be posting those finalist recipes on this site. But only one winner gets the grand prize box (…AND publication on both Monica’s site and mine…AND of course, bragging rights)!
Deadline to submit is Sept. 30. Click here to check out all the contest details and view the giveaway prize!
Filed under Drink recipes, Spice & Ice, Spicy spirits
