IT'S A WONDERFUL LIE


...Or, as George Bailey says, it’s a wonderful LIFE!

We’re getting really excited for the release this month of the anthology 'It’s A Wonderful Lie: 26 Truths About Life In Your Twenties,' in which we contributed an essay called “Girls Can Do Anything!” The book (which has actually been available on Amazon for quite a while, so buy it now!) is chock-full of funny and wise words from amazing women, including our girl Jill Kargman (who is co-author of 'The Right Address' and 'Wolves in Chic Clothing' and whose first solo venture—the hilarious and incisive 'Momzillas'—is coming out this spring), Anna Jane Grossman, Rebecca Traister, and many, many others.

This is the press we’re getting so far, with lots more to come:

NATIONAL PRINT:
People magazine - review, may be in the 1/22 issue, but the date isn’t confirmed
Jane magazine - review in Dec/Jan issue
Chicago magazine - mention in February issue
ElleCanada - review in January issue

NATIONAL TV:
Current TV - review with cover art on their "Current Bestseller" segment, where they highlight new books.

ONLINE:
Elle.com - Book Club Pick, January - online beginning 12/29

EVENTS:
Boston - Harvard COOP, February 6 at 7pm - with Emily Franklin and contributors Melissa Senate, Jennifer O'Connell and Donna Freitas
New York - offsite venue co-hosted by Urbis & Overtime (http://weblog.urbis.com/) in early Feb for Valentine's Day - details to come…
Los Angeles - women's boutique Matrushka (http://www.matrushka.com/contact.html) will host LA launch party early Feb - details to come…

So we’re focusing on that and finishing up our forthcoming non-fiction book 'Cocktail Therapy' right now. Oh and finding any excuse to get together and “brainstorm” over a bottle of Pinot Noir. Stay tuned for more adventures and HAPPY NEW YEAR!


P.S., I am still firmly entrenched in the holiday spirit, just getting home from ten family-party-packed days in Buffalo, of course (otherwise, how would Santa have been able to find me?!?!). Cole’s is a restaurant/bar and a Buffalo staple, known for their chicken wings (we say they’re better than the Anchor Bar’s!), and their Tom and Jerry drinks, of which my sister Molly and I regularly imbibe. I went to Buffalorising.com and copied the recipe below. Although it’s time-consuming to make, it is SO WORTH IT! Enjoy.

Buffalo Rising Tom & Jerry
serves 10

5 eggs, separated

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup lukewarm brandy

2 cups lukewarm rum

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. allspice

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

warm whole milk or coffee (or both!)

Beat the egg whites, adding the powdered sugar gradually, until they form stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, beat the yolks, vanilla, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg until combined. Carefully fold the yolk mixture into the egg whites. 
Serve drinks by placing half a shot of brandy, one shot of rum, and as much warm milk or coffee into the mug as you like. Top liberally with they yummy, frothy egg mixture and enjoy!

Variations on this recipe are everywhere. Some to consider- use Kahlua or Bailey’s in place of the brandy and rum. Extra delicious is substituting vanilla ice cream for the milk or coffee- the warm liquor causes it to melt, making the drink extra sweet and creamy.