Book Signing at A Tisket A Tasket in New Orleans – Saturday, November 13, 2010

11-13-10 Kid Chef Eliana poses with her sign at A Tisket A Tasket

Hey Young Chefs!

This past weekend, I had a book signing at A Tisket A Tasket gift store in the French Quarter in New Orleans. I signed books with my mom, Children’s Author & Storyteller Dianne de Las Casas.

11-13-10 Dianne de Las Casas and Kid Chef Eliana signing books at A Tisket A Tasket in the French Quarter

The night before, I baked mini Devil’s Food Monster Muffins from my cookbook, which I passed out as samples, with apple cider at my book signing. It was crowded and I sold tons of books. In fact, I sold out!

11-13-10 There is a big crowd for Kid Chef Eliana!

People were buying copies as Christmas presents for the young chefs in their lives. Very cool!

11-13-10 Dianne de Las Casas and Kid Chef Eliana signing books

It was a lot of fun and I loved working with Ms. Lisa Jones and Ms. Judy. They are so sweet. So next time you are in the French Quarter, stop by A Tisket A Tasket!

Cool kids cook and get creative in the kitchen!

Bon Appetit, Eliana

Getting Ready for Santa & Recipe for No Bake Reindeer Patties – Thursday, December 24, 2008

Hey Young Chefs!

It’s been a while since I have posted a blog. With my mom having surgery (she’s doing great now) and the holidays, it’s been so busy. The past two days have been spent getting ready for Christmas! I couldn’t wait for Santa to try my tasty No Bake Reindeer Patties. You can see me stirring the mix above.

One of our dearest family friends, Ms. Kat, sent us a wonderful box full of Christmas goodies. She sent me two cool cookbooks, Hello Cupcake! and The Greatest Cookies Ever. She also sent me my something I really wanted – a set up magic measuring cups and spoons. They are made of silicone and they pop in and out. They clean easily and take up very little space. Thank you, Ms. Kat. I love everything! You rock!

Ms. Kat also sent me some cookie cutters. So I had fun with some of my Christmas cookie cutters and Play Dough. Like my Christmas scene?

This evening, we went to church. Then we went to Nana’s house and unwrapped one present from Mommy & Daddy, and one present from Nana & Paw Paw. Mommy & Daddy gave me the book Fancy Nancy Bonjour Butterfly. Nana & Paw Paw gave me a Disney Princess book written just for me, with my name in it!! I loved it!

When we went home, we got ready for Santa. I set out his plate with a couple of No Bake Reindeer Patty cookies and milk, reindeer food, and a poem. Here is my poem to Santa:

Santa’s on his way
To give me toys on Christmas Day
He always goes around the world on Christmas Eve.
He stays at our house for a little bit
To eat cookies & drink milk.
Then he goes back up the chimney to get on his sleigh
To ride back to the North Pole!
Merry Christmas!

Here is my recipe for No Bake Reindeer Patties. They are so delish!

NO BAKE REINDEER PATTIES
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups oats

Directions:
In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients except peanut butter and oats. Cook over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and oats. Quickly spoon out approximately one tablespoon onto wax paper or aluminum foil. Cookies will harden as they set. Yum! Yum!

Remember, cool kids cook so get creative in the kitchen!

Bon Appetit & Merry Christmas! Eliana