Cooking with Vodka

Obscure Vodka Fact #3

The word ‘vodka’ is derived from the Russian word for water: ‘voda.’ Vodka is simply the diminutive form of ‘voda’ that, sometime after the 14th century, began to take on its own independent meaning as a strong alcoholic drink. (And Russians have been drinking vodka like water ever since.)

Great Food Live

My first appearance plugging The Vodka Cookbook on British television could not have gone better -- thanks to Great Food Live host Frank Bordoni and chefs extraordinaire, Gino D'Acampo and David Massey. They make cooking amidst the controlled chaos of live television look effortless. And their friendly banter really made me feel right at home through several segments about tasting, enjoying and, of course, cooking with vodka. And when you add the professionalism of the entire team at UKTV FOOD, including producer Donna Chalk, to the mix, it makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. These guys are tops. Thank you one and all.

Fun at the Bertinet Kitchen

I want to thank Jo & Richard Bertnet and everyone who attended my cooking demonstration at the Bertinet Kitchen on October 7th. I had a great time sharing some of the recipes from The Vodka Cookbook. And judging by the number of copies sold, it looks like a lot more people will be cooking with vodka...making the world a better place.

The Vodka Cookbook is in stores now!

The Vodka Cookbook started popping up in London bookstores about 10 days ago and officially launched in the UK last week. It should start appearing in bookstores in the US and Canada any day now. And, of course, you can buy it here using the links provided or at www.vodkacookbook.com.

Sorry I haven't been posting these past few weeks while I've been on the road promoting the book. Last week I was in London and Bath England. This week I'm in Boston and Toronto. Look for postings about my travels in the days ahead.