tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30999943417556883292024-02-22T11:06:51.050-08:00Tod DimmickTodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087915826089935678noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099994341755688329.post-43829641998137059472022-03-15T07:51:00.000-07:002022-03-23T08:34:31.465-07:00About TodGet ready to dig in to my archaeological mystery, <b>Ground Truth</b>. When Scottish archaeologist Jamie Walker accepts a summer gig as treasure hunter for hire, his colleagues are sure he's about to lose much more than he'll ever find, starting with his reputation and probably his job. Walker and his longtime friend and fellow Edinburgh University lecturer Ian Mackenzie find themselves where no self-respecting scientists willingly go: Oak Island in Nova Scotia, site of two centuries of real treasure hunting failure and death. The island may hide pirate treasure, Shakespearean manuscripts, or nothing at all, and Walker becomes uncomfortably aware that rather than the find of a career, he may simply face flameout. Just how hard should he work to find answers that, even if they exist, may be best left in the past?<br />
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<b>To get a sense of Jamie, take a look at "his" blog, <a href="http://forbiddendigs.blogspot.com/">Forbidden Digs</a></b> <br />
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also write about food, wine, organic gardening, travel, and family from a
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perspective. After hearing me evangelize
about the fun of pulling carrots, making bread, or a Rhone that tastes
like charcoal, my friends accuse me of being a romantic. Guilty. In my defense, however, these simple things feel
more important than ever these days.<br />
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I am the author of several cookbooks in the Complete Idiot’s Guide series, including <i>20-Minute Meals, 5-Minute Appetizers, 30-Minute Meals, Quick & Easy Low Carb Meals</i>, and my favorite, <i>Cooking for Guys</i>. That title serves up cooking inspiration and humor for kitchen-shy guys, has been mentioned in the New York Times and the Boston Globe, and can be found on shelves from Boston to Sydney. Here's my <a href="https://tastingtimesfoodandwine.blogspot.com/2015/01/bookstore.html">Bookstore</a>.<br />
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On the decidedly more indulgent side, I created over a hundred <b>Restaurant Recipes</b> for the <i>Phantom Gourmet</i>. The Phantom crew filmed these epic dishes in my kitchen west of Boston.<br />
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I have been a lifeguard, a Christmas tree salesman, a vacuum cleaner salesman (not simultaneously), a healthcare regulatory consultant, and a mall Santa. I build dry stone walls for fun.<br />
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I am a member of <a href="https://grubstreet.org/">GrubStreet</a>, a creative writing center in Boston; and a member of <a href="http://www.thewritersloft.org/">The Writers’ Loft</a>, a non-profit writing community in Sherborn, MA. </div>
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Todhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087915826089935678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099994341755688329.post-90631347022476326712022-03-01T08:58:00.000-08:002022-03-23T08:32:29.599-07:00Bookstore<h2 align="center">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Tod Dimmick's books have appeared in <i>The Washington Post, Boston Globe, New York Times, Reno Gazette-Jounal</i>, and others.</span></h4><h4><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h4><h4><span style="font-weight: normal;">Tod is the author of five cookbooks in the
Complete Idiot’s Guide series. The critically acclaimed Guide to <i>20-minute Meals</i> has gone to multiple printings. <i>5-Minute Appetizers</i> is a must-have kitchen reference for those who love to entertain but have limited time. <i>Cooking for Guys,</i> with cooking inspiration and humor for kitchen-shy guys, has been mentioned in the <i>New York Times</i> and the <i>Boston Globe</i>,
and can be found on bookstore shelves from Boston, MA, to Sydney,
Australia. </span></h4><h4><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h4><h4><span style="font-weight: normal;">Tod's writing and photography has appeared in numerous print
and online publications, including <i>Cape Cod Life</i>, <i>Ambassador Magazine</i>, <i>Martha’s Vineyard Magazine</i>, and <i>The Boston Globe</i>. His <i>Quick and Easy Low Carb Meals</i> is "Low Carb", but the focus is all on health through choosing the right tasty ingredients. Tod's latest book is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1615641467/tastingtimes-20%20" target="_blank"><i>The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meals in 30 Minutes or Less</i></a>.</span><br /></h4>
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Todhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087915826089935678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099994341755688329.post-67279511873572175562019-01-07T08:09:00.000-08:002019-03-20T06:47:22.592-07:00Tarte Flambée (Pizza in your fireplace!)Crisp crust, melted cheese, and smoky spice
all combine in this delicious, fun variation on the Alsatian “Tarte
Flambée”, cooked right in your own fireplace! For similar flavor but
less risk, you can grill it. Or even use the oven (zzzz).<br /><br />The wine? Try a Trimbach Reisling.<br />
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