Events
Why I chose to self publish
WHY DID I WRITE MINT TEA AND MINARETS? HERE IS THE EXPLANATION: Dianne Jacob, who writes a wonderful blog for food writers, invited me to give the reason why: Agent Couldn’t Sell Her Memoir, so Cookbook Author Publishes it Anyway...
Into the whirlwind of book signings
My updates are few and far between, and I apologize.The reason? Mint Tea and Minarets is taking off, and that is most exciting! My schedule of presentations is growing busier by the day. For that, I am thankful, as well. To view the next venue, check my webpage labeled "classes and...
Reviews and Awards for Mint Tea and Minarets
Jumping ahead: Mint Tea and Minarets is in the running for: December 21, 2013 GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOKS AWARDS 2013 YOU ARE THE WINNER IN U S A YOU QUALIFY FOR THE NEXT “GOURMAND BEST IN THE WORLD” COMPETITION WITH Mint Tea and Minarets. A Banquet of Moroccan Memories, Kitty...
The sound of a dove
Our Scottie, Olive, takes us for a walk just about every afternoon. Often, she insists we drive her to Oceanside Harbor where she chases after pigeons and gulls, frolics on the grassy strip, and picks up “messages” at the base of each palm tree. It’s amazing how many new friends she makes...
Author of the Day December 26th on Cookstr.com!
Take a break from the Xmas celebrations and visit Cookstr.com. There , you will find loads and loads of recipes to inspire you for your New Year's Eve bash--and many other occasions. Yours truly will be the featured author that same day On Dec 22, 2012, at 3:38 PM, Mary Goodbody wrote: ...
Happy 100th Julia Child!
Happy 100th Birthday Julia Child! This month, the culinary world is celebrating what would have been Julia’s 100th birthday. The occasion calls for sharing my own “Julia” memories. As a novice food writer, I pitched a story on Julia to a local magazine a few months ahead of the...
Thoughts on the Olympics and more!
The big news is that Mint Tea and Minarets: A Banquet of Moroccan Memories, is off to the printer’s. A hard copy of the book, as well as a flip book, will be available soon on the Mint Tea and Minarets page. The opening ceremonies of the London Olympics take me back to 1984 (so long ago!) when I...
Send good vibes for Mint Tea and Minarets please!
Mint Tea and Minarets, a memoir of Morocco with recipes, the project that has taken up 10 years of my life is a finalist in the San Diego Book Awards. Please send good vibes my way on June 9th, the day the winners are announced! My musings on muguet des bois struck a chord last...
Listen to Kitty on Web Chats, Podcasts
Should you be sitting in front of your computer at these designated times, you can chat with me about Moroccan cuisine. Monday, April 7, 2014: 1PM Eastern www. HeritageRadioNetwork.Org Show: Eat Your Words with Cathy Erway. The first web chat will air live online, on Friday, Oct....
Mint Tea and Minarets/Le Riad au bord de l’OUED (excerpt, reviews, presentations)
October 2024 : Out of print but I have a few copies left..... View an excerpt on ISSUU at https://issuu.com/bismillah-21/docs/mintteaminarets_txt-2ndedition-web...
Mint Tea and Minarets finalist in the San Diego Book Awards
It's official! Mint Tea and Minarets: Chronicles from the Kasbah is a finalist in the 2012 San Diego Book Awards. Please send good vibes my way on June 9th, the day the winner is announced! http://www.sdbookawards.com/2012/05/03/2012-finalists My latest book, a memoir of "my" Morocco with 34...
Media announcements and reviews
March 2014: Kitty in the media What a treat! A Mention in the March issue of Sunset magazine (p. 78) http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fava-egg-salad-sandwiches-50400000133931/ A quick Moroccan meal: http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/02/18/3632944/lamb-kabobs-moroccan-fast-food.html and...