One morning last week, I flipped on the TV and got caught up in one of the shopping channels. I’ve never ordered anything from them. Have you? They sure know how to make things seem irresistible. That morning they were selling a self-tanner called XEN-TAN. A self-confessed self tanner junkie, I became certain that this was the one and only tan for me but I just couldn’t bring myself to order from TV. So I checked it out online and discovered that Nordstrom sells it. That gave it a whole new level of credibility and I ordered XEN-TAN Deep Bronze ($23 for 5ounces) from Nordstrom.

Before I applied it, I exfoliated. Don’t even think about self tanning without exfoliating! Here’s what I use: [Read more →]

Thank you Sandie for sending an email with the great information about Kroger!  Here is what Sandie had to say:

Several weeks ago you talked about bringing your own bags with you when you grocery shop.  I tried to call in then to tell you that Kroger has been offering a $.05 credit for each bag you bring in and use for YEARS!  Not all the cashiers know the code, it's "49 enter".  I've had to instruct many of them over the years.  I keep extra bags in my car and am in the habit of carrying them in with me.  Sometimes the cashiers, usually the kids, want to give you credit for ALL the bags you brought in.  I tell them to only count what I use.  I don't want to abuse it because then it might stop.

Just wanted to let you know, so you could let your listeners know.

Sandie
Fairfield, Ohio

**If you are interested in purchasing reusable bags check out the Chico Bags that were featured on Amy's Table on Q102!**

Little Black Dress Wines mentioned at the Sunday Salon on 2/10/08

Great Salon!
I will be using the Tapas Recipes
How do I find the little black dress wines?
MM

Hi Mary-
Thanks for your email.  Here's the link for the "Little Black Dress Wines"  created by Renee Koerner, bartender at Pigall's.
http://www.cetconnect.org/amystable/docs/109_Wines_That_Go_With_Everything.pdf
Keep these wines on hand  and you'll always have the right wine for every occasion!
Enjoy!
Amy

 Hi Amy, If you could please, my wife and I would just like to know the address or phone number at least of Madisono's gelato. If his gelato is anything like we had in Italy.. well, we would really like to try it. Thank you for your time.
-Ron

Hi Ron, I share your obsession! Matt Madison is not only a great guy, but he make fabulous gelato! His "factory" is not a retail store, but you can find his gelato at several gourmet shops, including The Party Source in Bellevue, KY. I'll ask Matt to let me know all of his retail locations and will post them as soon as possible. Once you've tried it, please let me know your thoughts. Chocolate Orange is my favorite! Thanks for watching!
-Amy

Just click read more for a list of retail locations that sell pints of Madisono's Gelato!

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Kristine wrote” On December 23,07 you had made some cookies that contained fun items in them I looked on you website for this recipe but couldn't find. I would really love to know how to make these and find out what items can I place in them. I did appreciate the recipe for the strata, I made it and I received rave reviews from the family. It also gave me more time to enjoy opening presents w/ the kids.” 

Kristine- I’m so glad you liked the strata recipe!  You are referring to the  Christmas Crackers I brought to the Jeff and Jenn show on Q102.  They aren’t a cookie, but rather a party favor. You can buy them locally at The Party Source. Here’s a web link that will show you what they look like.http://www.tomsmithchristmascrackers.com/

Happy New Year!

Amy 

I'm often asked where you can buy my book. In addition to The Party Source,  you can order online or visit any of the stores listed below. Enjoy! 

All local Borders and Waldenbooks stores.

All local Barnes and Noble stores.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers.

Kroger stores in the Dayton and Cincinnati area.

Bigg's in Mason: 9600 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH, 45040. (513)459-8809. 

Amazon.com

OrangeFrazer.com

Here's something useful! I love my Google Calender and now I've learned about another FREE service they offer- Directory Assistance!  You can use it for local and nation business numbers. Just call 1-800-GOOG-411 or text 46645 (GOOGL) to recieve a text message of the information. You gotta love Google!

Make sure you read the review below that Midwest Book Review wrote on Amazon!   

 In "Amy's Table: Food For Family & Friends", culinary expert Amy Tobin has compiled a wealth of simply wonderful and thoroughly 'kitchen cook friend' recipes that are ideal for any dining occasion. Profusely illustrated in full color throughout, each individual recipe identifies how many it would serve, the preparation time involved, a brief anecdote about the recipes, cooking tips, ingredients, and instructions. From Seared Peppered Tuna with Pickled Cucumber to Italian Wedding Soup; Rough-Cut Cole Slaw with Blue Cheese; Macadamia Chicken with Mango Butter Sauce; Lemon Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce; Spiced Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon Cream; and Chocolate Bowls with Raspberry Sauce, "Amy's Table" offers an amazing variety of gourmet quality dishes and is enthusiastically recommended for both personal and community library cookbook collections. 
 

By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) December 2, 2007.

I have been getting a lot of questions about the electric fryer we used on Amy's Table on CET.  It's a MasterBuilt 28 ct Electric Fryer/Steamer/Boiler.  The Model # is 20010406.  You can get yours at the MasterBuilt website!

To do any real cooking, everyone needs a great chopper. Last week I was on the hunt for a new one. I tried the Zyliss Classic Chopper. Found it to be easy to use and great European design, if your in the market this could be a great addition to any kitchen.