Rocky River Butterfly Blush

Today I had a book signing at Rocky River Vineyards in Midland, NC.? The book signing was part of a festival held twice a year (Spring and Fall) by the Vineyard. ? This was the first time I’ve had the pleasure of attending this Spring event and you can believe me, it won’t be my last.? The festival consisted of music, food and craft vendors and a wine tasting.? Yes, the wine tasting was extremely popular and I even stopped by before leaving.? I ended up with a bottle of their Butterfly Blush which is a sweet muscadine wine.? I had company coming for dinner and thought this would be perfect to serve with a new dish I planned on making that I ended up naming Italian Pot Pie.? Well, the new dish turned out delicious but I couldn’t believe the compliments I received on the wine.? I heard “This has to be one of the best wines I’ve ever had.”? “I’ve just found a new favorite wine.”? “Where did you find this delicious wine?”? And they were right!? This wine has a wonderful, slightly sweet taste of muscadines that blended beautifully with my dinner.? Rocky River Vineyards is located @ 11685 Reed Mine Rd., Midland, NC 28107.? If you are ever in the area, Rocky River Vineyard is well worth visiting and by going to their website you can also check out some of their other wines.?

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Authors on the Road

I’ve received notice that Stir, Laugh, Repeat will soon be on it’s way to the LA Times Book Festival.? The Festival is in April and draws over 100,000 people.? Author’s on the Road will be attending the festival, promoting books and handing out book markers.? Thank you Author’s on the Road!

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Valentine’s Day History

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought I would give us all a little history lesson as to how this holiday came about. February 14 was the day Rome honored Juno, the goddess of women and marriage. It was also the night before their spring festival called Feast of Lupercalia. On the eve of the festival, girls’ names were put into a jar and boys reached in and chose a partner for the festival. These often lead to marriage. When Claudius II was emperor, he ordered all the Roman military not to marry, fearing it would deter them from being committed to battle. But, Christian priest Valentine decided to secretly marry those couples in love and looking to make it legal before the soldier had to leave. Valentine was arrested and put to death on February 14. He was canonized as a saint creating the holiday which became Saint Valentine’s Day in honor of priest. Now we know a little history regarding Valentine’s Day.

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Festival Results

The Mint Hill Art in the Park Festival was great. I took my Fruit Salad as a sample dish from my cookbook Stir, Laugh, Repeat and it went over better than my Cracker Bars that I normally take to my book signings. It was hot and the salad was a refreshing treat that everyone loved. Now for those of you keeping up with the $25.00 contest. My book sales are now up to 16. It’s getting close. Remember, the person who buys book #25 will receive their choice of $25.00 cash or a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card. But you must order your book through me for it to count. If you would like to place an order, contact me on my email address and we will exchange addresses. marthacheves@bellsouth.net

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Festival Results