Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Book Signing Event

BOOK SIGNING AND DESSERT SAMPLING EVENT
AT SUSAN’S SWEETS


BOTHELL – Health food fanatics and sweet-tooths alike are sure to enjoy the Book Signing and Dessert Sampling Event to be held at Susan’s Sweets, Bothell Country Village, 831 – 237th Street SE on Saturday, September 6th from Noon to 5:00 pm. Author Mary Diederichs will sign her latest cookbook, Healthy Family Favorites: A Fresh Approach to Great Eating ($16.95), while Susan Swanigan of Susan’s Sweets will satisfy sugar cravings with her delectable desserts!

“I’ve always loved baking, but Mary Diederichs’ cookbook makes me motivated to cook and inspired to further explore health living,” said Susan Swanigan, who was a personal trainer before entering the baking business. Susan already makes her products with no preservatives and can make most of her products organic, but is always looking for new, health-conscience ideas.

Using timeless classics and by adapting traditional family recipes, Mary Diederichs, of Kirkland, always loved creating scrumptious, yet healthy feasts for her family. Now Mary shares some of her latest secrets, such as Mashed Yams with Rosemary and Toasted Hazelnuts, Soy Ginger Salmon, and Apple Walnut Cobbler, and how she makes them fit for a healthier lifestyle.

Also rooted in tradition and tweaking recipes is Susan Swanigan, who has been a baker since she could barely reach the counter. In addition to perfecting her cookie recipes and offering unique varieties, such as the All-In-One Cookie (Oatmeal with White Chocolate Chips, Cranberries and Walnuts), she has created seven flavors of S’mores, her specialty.

The Book Signing and Dessert Sampling Event is at Susan’s Sweets, Bothell Country Village, 831 – 237th Street SE, just off the Bothell-Everett Highway, in Bothell. Parking is Free. For more information contact Susan Swanigan, 206-406-1287 or Mary Diederichs at 206-963-1559.

Friday, August 1, 2008

I'm an author.

I received my finished book this week. I've been working on it for a year and a half and it is now in my hands. It felt something like holding your baby for the first time. I couldn't believe that I could produce anything that beautiful. The colors were vibrant, it was shiney and it felt good. I'm a little proud of myself right now.
Oh, by the way. The book is a cookbook. HEALTY FAMILY FAVORITES by Mary Diederichs