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A collection of extras and etceteras.

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COMING SOON!

     Watch for the cookbook called Killer Recipes, compiled by author Susan Whitfield.
     Royalties will go to cancer research and will feature recipes from other mystery writers including "Don's Caesar Salad," as well as others that may be featured in the future in the Donald Youngblood Mystery Series.
     We will let you know when and where the book will be available.

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Donnelly visits Lee County High School

     On Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Keith Donnelly was invited to speak to students at Lee High School in Jonesville, VA. Over the course of the day, he talked to 5 small groups – about 120 students - that included three English classes, a Creative Writing class and gifted students.
     Mrs. Nancy Britton, Assistant Principal was gracious and welcoming and established Keith in the school library.
Keith shared his knowledge of the process of writing and editing a book, stressing that the hardest part is “getting started.” How to find a publisher was also discussed as well as book design and manufacturing and the role of the author in the marketing of a book.
     The students were eager and animated and asked questions.
     Mrs. Britton provided lunch with the students.
     Books were placed in each of the classrooms for the students to check out and read if they wished. The school also gave a gift of one book to each of the students in the gifted class.

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Recipe: Don's Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine lettuce (washed, dried, and broken into small bite-size pieces)
Cardini’s bottled dressing- the original Caesar dressing (or your own favorite)
Aged Italian Parmigiano Reggiano cheese block
Homemade croutons (see below)
Freshly ground black pepper
Put lettuce pieces in jumbo salad bowl; add just enough dressing to lightly coat the leave, toss gently. Grate or slice fresh cheese in large slivers into bowl along with croutons, being sure to crush a few croutons into crumbs to spread through the salad to enhance flavor. Gently toss; add black pepper before serving.

HOMEMADE CROUTONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Any bread that is not extremely fresh will do; in fact a variety of bread makes better tasting croutons! Cut into desired size cubes to make about 4 cups. Melt ½ stick of butter and mix with 1 TBLSP of Lawry’s Pinch of Herbs Classic Herb Blend. In large bowl, toss cubes and butter mixture until coated. Spread bread cubes on cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until browned and crusty. Spread on absorbent paper to cool.