I am thrilled to let y'all know that The New York Times has just named The Happy Baker cookbook as one of the best of 2010. I'm like a proud momma and my child just won an Olympic Gold Medal.

If you had told me a couple years ago that I would write a cookbook, self- publish the book (in Canada), sell the US rights to a huge publishing company (Harlequin) and then The New York TImes would name it as one of the best of 2010 ... I would have told you to stop smokin' the funny stuff.

This has been quite the ride and I am glad I took the plunge changed my careers and just hoped this would all work out. So many doors are opening up now and I can't wait to share many other exciting news from Happy Baker headquarters.

You can read the whole article here. The New York Times.

Congrats to all the books that made the cut.

Howdy everyone, I am loving my book media tour in the U.S. I love to travel and I love to chit chat to everyone about my book! So far my journey has taken me to Washington D.C. for the National Press Club's annual book fair and then off to Philly for a segment on NBC's the 10! Show and then off to NYC for a segment on the nationally syndicated show Better TV with host Audra Lowe.

I'm enjoying every minute of it (except the airport part) but it does beat driving across the country in my book mobile like I did for my Canadian Tour!
This morning I'm going to chat with Lou from the Mr. Fix It Radio Show in Chicago and then off for some Chicago promo on WGN next Tuesday.
Anywho Ill keep y'all posted of this crazy ride I am on and of course I love to take lots of pics!

Hey Y'all I thought I would share The Happy Baker cookbook now & then. The original was submitted for the Public School Fall fair (circa 1986) ... well my stick figure drawings have not improved LOL

Hi everyone here is the rundown for my radio interviews the next couple of days. I hope you get a chance to listen. ALso check out my book Friday it's the big launch day across the USA. Woo Hoo

Thursday September 30th

9:40-9:50 Dave Malarkey WISR-AM Listen Live in Butler.Pa

10:05-10:30 Larry & Robin WOCA-AM Listen Live in Gainseville Florida

10:30-10:40 Debbie Denk WCUB-AM in Green Bay Wisconsin

12:00-12:10 Marifaith Mueller WQUB-FM Listen Live in Quincy, IL

Radio Interview for Friday September 30th

Dana Childs KWYK-FM in Albuquerque, New MexicoListen Live

Woo Hoo Radio Interviews for the US book Launch of The Happy Baker Cookbook!! September 29th, 2010. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Hope you all get a chance to listen!

7:40-7:49 The Bill and Joel Morning Show on WDUN-AM Listen Live in Atlanta, Georgia

7:50-7:59 Mark Wayne on WICH-1310 AM Listen Live in Hartford, Connecticut

8:20-8:29 Pete Braley in the Morning on WBSM-1420 AM Listen Live in New Bedford, Massachusetts

8:30-8:39 Dan Johnston on KWDQ-FM Listen Live in Oklahoma City

8:40-8:49 Rob Hakala with The South Shore’s Morning News on WATD 95.9FM Listen Live in Boston, Massachusetts

8:50-8:59 KKCK-99.7FM Listen Live in St. Paul, Minnesota

9:10-9:19 Matt & The Rise Guys on WTPT 93.3 Listen Live in Greenville, South Carolina

9:20-9:29 Barnaby & Friends on WLHT 95.7FM Listen Live in Grand Rapids, Michigan

9:30-9:39 WKLS FM96 Listen Live in Atlanta, Georgia

9:50-9:59 Chet Walker & Beth Adams on WHAM-AM 1180 Listen Live in Rochester , NY

10:00-10:09 Karen & The Morning Crew on WMIL FM 106 Listen Live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

10:20-10:29 Cathie Martin on WGRT-FM 102.3 Listen Live in Port Huron, Michigan

10:30-10:39 Tron Simpson on KCMN-AM 1530 Listen Live in Colorado Springs, Colorado

10:40-10:49 Kyle Martin on KFJB-AM 1230 Listen Live in Des Moines, Iowa

11:15-11:35 2 Moms & a Mic on KKZZ-AM 1400 Listen Live in Los Angeles, California

So this peach pie got rave reviews from everyone and apparently is quite addictive. If you have a party to go to and need to impress people this pie is for you! It was inspired by the end of my Situation Relationship. It was good while it lasted and then just crumbled away. At least I got a great pie recipe out of it:) I hope you enjoy.

1 package of box pie crust (prepare as directed) or use a frozen deep dish pie crust

FILLING:
8-10 peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced (10 for a deep dish pie plate)
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2- 3 tbsp. cornstarch (3 for deep dish)
½ tsp. almond extract
pinch of nutmeg

CARAMEL SAUCE:
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ butter
¼ whipping cream

CRUMBLE TOPPING:
½ cup ground almonds
¾ cup quick cooking rolled oats
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ butter, softened
2 tbsp. flour
pinch of nutmeg

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Prepare crust and place in a pie plate trim excess and crimp edges (preferably deep dish pie plate).
Combine the sliced peaches and lemon juice; stir to coat peaches. Set aside.
In a small heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat bring the ¼ cup butter, ½ cup brown sugar and whipping cream to a gentle boil: stirring constantly. Continue boiling until mixture thickens and becomes more caramel like. Remove from heat continue to stir for a minute; set aside to cool slightly.
Combine the ground almonds, oats, flour, nutmeg and remaining butter and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl. Using a fork blend all the ingredients together until they are thoroughly mixed and the texture is crumbly. Set aside.
Drain the lemon juice from the peaches. Add the almond extract, cornstarch and nutmeg; mix well. Place into pie crust. Pour caramel sauce over top of peaches. Evenly sprinkle crumble topping over caramel sauce and peaches.
Place pie in the bottom rack of the oven. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees and then change temperature to 350 degrees. Loosely cover the top with foil as too not brown the crumble too much. Continue baking for 45 minutes. Let cool and set completely and enjoy. Best eaten within a couple days.

Super excited for my US release date and to be a part of the Harlequin family. With an October release date you can grab a copy of my book and all major retailers across the state: Barnes & Noble, Borders, Walmart, IndieBound, Books- a-Million.
as well as some fantastic speciality shops. Red Velvet Stefanie
Thanks everyone for the fantastic support y'all are making me a very Happy Baker.

Creating recipe for upcoming TV segments ... details to follow soon!

Thanks so much Harlequin for making my visit amazing! We had an fantastic turnout and the book was well received...we even ran out of books. YAH! Can't wait for The Happy Baker's release date in October across the U.S.A.