Many thanks to Jay Erisman for this terrific bit of info on Absinthe!

Like a liquid superhero, the Green Fairy has returned to Greater Cincinnati. Absinthe, the legendary libation of the Belle Époque, Impressionist paintings, and Parisian dens of iniquity, is again legal in America. Kübler Absinthe is set to hit the shelves of The Party Source Thursday, May 15th, with absinthes from France and even from craft distillers across America following soon after that.

Absinthes are drunk with great ceremony, slowly diluted with water dripping through a sugar cube, which turns the spirit cloudy. The flavor is…well, first of all, you have to like licorice. But once you’re a licorice lover, expect a profusion of subtle herb and spice hints. Fine absinthe is one of the greatest liqueurs ever, and an amazing drink. With all these great new—and legal—absinthes, life in Cincinnati just got a lot greener..

Experience it for yourself Wednesday, May 15^{th at EQ the cooking school @ The Party Source.}

Free 6-8PM

6-8PM

Cheers!

Amy

How to Prepare Absinthe

Tonight I’ll be at  CET's Wonderful World of Mystique Auction which will air live on CET from 7-9 pm.  There'll  be plenty of spectacular auction items. I’m really excited about the donation that The Party Source, EQ, Stepping N Out and The Parks Board have put together with me.

It's a private Tapas Party, Wine Tasting and Dance Lesson for 12 at The Krohn Conservatory

For more information, click here.

Put in a bid- it’s sure to be memorable night!

Best,Amy

Still looking for Kentucky Derby Party ideas? Check these out.

Good luck!

Amy

Sunkist is currently celebrating its 100th Anniversary, and has organized a charity contest as part of that celebration. Participants can upload photos of their Sunkist Smiles (the orange wedge in the mouth) to www.sunkist.com/smiles for the chance to win a trip to Asia. For every photo  donated, Sunkist donates $1 up to $50,000 to Special Olympics.

I had a great time doing a cooking demo and book signing at The KitchenAid Experience in Greenville, Ohio. Many thanks to Gloria and her staff for making us feel right at home. If you’re in the market for a new KitchenAid stand mixer (available in a rainbow of color choices!) or want to see Julia Child’s actual mixer, make sure to stop by and visit The KitchenAid Experience.

The Color Purple
April 20 9pm -12am(Cast arrives @10:30 pm)

Sunday Night Cabaret
with Terry LaBolt & Friends
featuring cast members from the
Broadway Musical "The Color Purple"

Tickets are $25 (includes 1 drink ticket)
Table for 4 $100 (includes 4 drink tickets)
All proceeds benefit Women Helping Women

Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres
generously donated by 
JeanRo Bistro
Greenup Cafe
Lavomatic

For tickets please call
Beth Fiore at 513-977-5555

Below Zero Lounge
1122 Walnut St.
(park in lot across the street)
www.BelowZeroLounge.com

Take Back the Night
19th Annual March and Vigil
April 25
6:30 pm Rally at Sawyer Point
7 pm March across Taylor Southgate Bridge to Newport Peace Bell

Take Back the Night is an organization of women and men coming together to provide awareness about sexual assault, rape and violence, and coming together as a community to collectively put a stop to them. Rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse and domestic violence are often labeled as "crimes of silence" because of low reporting rates and social discomfort with their public discussion. For this reason, the power of speaking out is tremendous. The unifying theme among this march is the assertion that all human beings have the right to be free from violence, the right to be heard, and the right to reclaim those rights if they are violated.

For more information please contact Lesley DeMarcus at 859-647-2388
or visit www.takebackthenight.org
Special Event
Contact Information
Beth Fiore
513-977-5555
efiore@womenhelpingwomen.org

Greater Cincinnati Independents quarterly gift certificate auction is Friday April 11th.

The collective of locally owned restaurants known as The Greater Cincinnati Independents has announced its next gift certificate auction to be held on Friday, April 11th of 2008. The auction will take place on line at www.gcindependents.com .  With 30 restaurants to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone, and these certificates make great gifts!

Certificates are sold at an amazing 30% discount; quite the bargain!  The certificates are printed on your home computer with its own bar code so each number is unique.  The auction has no definitive start time and will remain on the site for 30 days after the sale for any late comers so hurry and log on as certificates go fast!

The Greater Cincinnati Independents now offer a group gift certificate that is good at any of our 30 restaurants in various denominations!  A GCI Gift Certificate is sure to be the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries or office incentives.  Visit www.gcindependents.com any time to purchase a group certificate.

March 6th- Home & Garden Show —Spring and Easter Table Top Ideas Demonstration and Book Signing

March 8th-Kitchenaid Experience —Book Signing

April 26th- Mad Anthony

May 8th- Kenwood Country Club —Book Signing

Amy’s Coming classes

February 27th - Amy’s Table – Sumptuous Seafood

March 25th – Soups for Spring

April 1st – Amy’s Table: Food for Family & Friends, A Dinner Party

Two area chef's are doing a restaurant swap for charity. The chefs and staff from Hugo and Daveed's will trade off for one night, bringing their own style -and their A game- to the other's restaurant. On March 13 each will serve a four course meal for $95 per person. All tips will be split between SIDS and Kindervelt #76.

Greater Cincinnati Independents Restaurant week
3 Courses - $25.08*

The Greater Cincinnati Independents is proud to present the 2nd Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week, March 3rd-9th 2008. Join many of your favorite independently owned and operated restaurants from around the region as they host a celebration of local dining, from steak to seafood, Italian to Scottish, upscale to casual. Each participating restaurant will offer delicious three-course menus for $25.08.

Restaurant Week Press Release : www.gcindependents.com/restaurantweek/pressrelease.pdf

*Price does not include drinks, taxes or gratuities. Some restrictions may apply.