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Yummy Yummy VBB Round 12; My oh my a holiday feast!!
Topic Started: Nov 20 2009, 10:24 AM (907 Views)
azuki Nov 20 2009, 10:24 AM Post #1
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 Welcome to the Twelth Round of Yummy Yummy VBB on BookObsessed! :eat:

The Rules (shamelessly copied from other vbb's):

(1) I will post a list of books and the order of the box participants by the 18th of every odd month (January, March, May...).

(2) Book from any genre, except children's book (young adults are okay) are welcome in this box, if they belong to any of the following:
a. Fiction or non fiction with food words in the title (content not necessarily food related. eg. The Bean Trees; Eat, Pray, Love; Three Cups of Tea; ...)
b. Fiction with a plot around food, cooking or restaurant. eg. Promegranate Soup, Last Day at Lobster, Like Water for Chocolate and all those food murders.
c. Non fiction about food. eg. books written by Ruth Reichl or Anthony Bourdain, micro history of a food item, etc.

What are NOT welcome:
a. Textbook or manual type of books. eg. How to run a restaurant business, home brewery guide.
b. Wine or Restuarant guide eg. NY restaurant guide
c. Cookbooks, diet books.

(3) Each person may take as many books out of the box as they want; however, you must put in the same number of books (or more). This means that you may be responsible for shipping the number of books that you have put in, possibly internationally. You control how many books you can read/ship by only taking out/putting in that number of books.

(4) You have six months to mail your books that were selected by other participants. Otherwise, you have obviously too many books to read and should not be adding more to your TBR shelf. You will still be responsible for replacing books that are due for replacing.

(5) You can opt to skip your turn by not taking any books out of the box and passing the turn on to the next person.

(6) You have 48 hours from the time the person before you posts their move in the thread to make your move. However, if there is a problem (eg. No computer access, travel, illness, busy work…) just let us know and we can move you down a few slots. Otherwise, you will be bumped to the end of the list. If you don't show up at all for two rounds, you will be removed from the list; however, you are welcome to rejoin at any time.

(7) New participants are welcome and can join at any time! They will be added to the end of the list until the next shuffling.

(8) Any book that has been in the box for two rounds need to be replaced at the player's turn, before new titles can be selected.

(9) If you wish to drop out of the box, you will still be responsible for shipping the books that you put into the box, either by mailing to whoever chooses them, or to the organizer of the box. Unselected books will need to be replaced when due.

(10) The list of participants will be randomized at the start of every third round. Anyone whose slot has bumped down, either voluntarily or involuntarily, will remain in that slot till the next shuffle.

(11) Once you've taken your turn, kindly PM the next person to let them know it's his/her turn. If you can't, please say so when you post your move, so someone else can pm for you.

(12) All outstanding commitments are viewable at the Owed Books Database. Updates should be made there directly or via pm to Marlene or CdnBlueRose, the MODs. Posting in this thread doesn't guarantee an update as a vbb host does not have the capacity to do so.

Now on to the fun part!! :cook:
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azuki Nov 20 2009, 11:40 AM Post #2
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 It's the time of the year to stuff yourself silly!! Famfatale, come heap your plate!

Dinner Guest List:

Famfatale
rootmartin
tribefan
dancing-dog
Loriped
azuki
Maplesflowers
veganmedusa
blackadder75
Ri
ramson
nimrodiel (remove from box, replace books only)
# bartonz
gategypsy
teachie (on leave till February)


#: :nono: No soup for you! Ketchup on your reading first! However, you are required to take your leftover home and replace it with a new dish!

Our table is never too full! Grab a fork and Join In! A knife too if you're into mystery.

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The Latest Moves


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Books Currently In the Box

New This Round:
Toast by Nigel Slater (azuki)
Luscious Lemon by Heather Swain (azuki)
Thicker Than Water by Kathryn Harrison (azuki)

From Round Eleven:

Bread on Arrival (Heaven Lee Culinary Mysteries) by Lou Jane Temple (loriped)
Dancing at the Victory Cafe by Helene Wiggin (blackadder75)
Death By Pad Thai and Other Unforgettable Meals by Douglas Bauer (Ri)
Dr. King's Refrigerator by Charles Johnson (bartonz)
Eat Me by Linda Jaivin(azuki)
Father Hunger: Fathers, Daughters and Food by Margo Maine (Tribefan)
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe by Fannie Flag (blackadder75)
Horsemen of the Esophagus: Competitive Eating and the Big Fat American Dream by Jason Fagone (Ri)
Humple Pie by Gordon Ramsay (Ri)
Is Salami and Eggs Better Than Sex? Memoirs of a Happy Eater by Alan King, Mimi Sheraton (Tribefan)
Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan (blackadder75)
Mozzarella Most Murderous by Nancy Fairbanks(Famfatale)
The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas (bartonz)
Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich(Maplesflowers)
Table for Five Susan Wiggs (ramson)
Quite a Year for Plums by Bailey White (blackadder75)

From Round Ten (TO BE REPLACED THIS ROUND):
The Ballad of the Sad Café by Carson McCullers (bartonz)
The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich,(bartonz)
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King (blackadder75)
Beggars Banquet by Ian Rankin (VeganMedusa)
Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan's Soul (MaplesFlowers)
Chocolate Quake by Nancy Fairbanks (LoriPed)
The Curse of the Singles Table : A True Story of 1001 Nights Without Sex by Suzanne Schlosburg (ramson)
The Day They Shook the Plum Tree by Arthur Lewis (bartonz)
Deadly Harvest by Heather Graham (blackadder75)
Fat Girl by Juith Moore (Azuki)
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand by John Birmingham (azuki)
Killer Pancake by Diane Mott Davidson (Azuki)
My Darling, My Hamburger by Paul Zindel (bartonz)
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown (bartonz)
Son of Rosemary by Ira Levin (VeganMedusa)
Sour Puss (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries) by Rita Mae Brown (azuki)
State of the Onion (A White House Chef Mystery) by Julie Hyzy (LoriPed)
Sugarplum Dead: A Death on Demand Mystery by Carolyn Hart (LoriPed)
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly (LoriPed)
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson (nimrodiel)
Thou Shalt Not Grill by Tamar Myers (azuki)
The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve (nimrodiel)
Welcome to Tyler Milky Way by Muriel Jensen (bartonz)
Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson (bartonz)

From Round Five: (OVERDUE FOR REPLACEMENT. Do not select as books may not be shipped):

Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson (BunnyLady)
The King of Torts by John Grisham (BunnyLady)
Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle...and Other Modern Verse (BunnyLady)
Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke (BunnyLady)


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Books Owed Database: http://creator.zoho.com/cheriepie/bookobsessed-owed-books
Please update all mailing and receiving at the database or pm Marlene and/or CdnBlueRose. VBB organizers are not able to update on participants' behalf.

Books Out Of Play This Round
Edited by azuki, Nov 20 2009, 10:52 PM.
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azuki Nov 20 2009, 11:41 AM Post #3
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 Throwing in a few more books to make this holiday feast more yummy, I hope.
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dancing-dog Nov 20 2009, 04:31 PM Post #4
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 wow, already? I need to see what books I've got. But perfect timing azuki! :D
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GateGypsy Nov 20 2009, 09:31 PM Post #5
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 Azuki, may I join in? I'd like to give this box a try ... it might give me an excuse to buy a wishlist book or two :wink:
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azuki Nov 20 2009, 10:54 PM Post #6
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GateGypsy
Nov 20 2009, 09:31 PM
Azuki, may I join in? I'd like to give this box a try ... it might give me an excuse to buy a wishlist book or two :wink:
Wow welcome! I am very glad that you're joining us at the table! I've added your name already.
BTW today I mailed you some books. I know those little yorkies don't run fast, but keep an eye out!
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Tribefan Nov 21 2009, 01:58 PM Post #7
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 I am working tonight so if my turn comes up I won't be back on until tomorrow!
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azuki Nov 24 2009, 12:51 AM Post #8
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TBR - To Infinity and Beyond!!
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 It's the time of the year to stuff yourself silly!! Rootmartin, come heap your plate!

Dinner Guest List:

rootmartin
tribefan
dancing-dog
Loriped
azuki
Maplesflowers
veganmedusa
blackadder75
Ri
ramson
nimrodiel (remove from box, replace books only)
# bartonz
gategypsy
teachie (on leave till February)
Famfatale (bumped)

#: :nono: No soup for you! Ketchup on your reading first! However, you are required to take your leftover home and replace it with a new dish!

Our table is never too full! Grab a fork and Join In! A knife too if you're into mystery.

*******************************************************************************

The Latest Moves

Famfatale is bumped for no show

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Books Currently In the Box

New This Round:
Toast by Nigel Slater (azuki)
Luscious Lemon by Heather Swain (azuki)
Thicker Than Water by Kathryn Harrison (azuki)

From Round Eleven:

Bread on Arrival (Heaven Lee Culinary Mysteries) by Lou Jane Temple (loriped)
Dancing at the Victory Cafe by Helene Wiggin (blackadder75)
Death By Pad Thai and Other Unforgettable Meals by Douglas Bauer (Ri)
Dr. King's Refrigerator by Charles Johnson (bartonz)
Eat Me by Linda Jaivin(azuki)
Father Hunger: Fathers, Daughters and Food by Margo Maine (Tribefan)
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe by Fannie Flag (blackadder75)
Horsemen of the Esophagus: Competitive Eating and the Big Fat American Dream by Jason Fagone (Ri)
Humple Pie by Gordon Ramsay (Ri)
Is Salami and Eggs Better Than Sex? Memoirs of a Happy Eater by Alan King, Mimi Sheraton (Tribefan)
Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan (blackadder75)
Mozzarella Most Murderous by Nancy Fairbanks(Famfatale)
The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas (bartonz)
Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich(Maplesflowers)
Table for Five Susan Wiggs (ramson)
Quite a Year for Plums by Bailey White (blackadder75)

From Round Ten (TO BE REPLACED THIS ROUND):
The Ballad of the Sad Café by Carson McCullers (bartonz)
The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich,(bartonz)
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King (blackadder75)
Beggars Banquet by Ian Rankin (VeganMedusa)
Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan's Soul (MaplesFlowers)
Chocolate Quake by Nancy Fairbanks (LoriPed)
The Curse of the Singles Table : A True Story of 1001 Nights Without Sex by Suzanne Schlosburg (ramson)
The Day They Shook the Plum Tree by Arthur Lewis (bartonz)
Deadly Harvest by Heather Graham (blackadder75)
Fat Girl by Juith Moore (Azuki)
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand by John Birmingham (azuki)
Killer Pancake by Diane Mott Davidson (Azuki)
My Darling, My Hamburger by Paul Zindel (bartonz)
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown (bartonz)
Son of Rosemary by Ira Levin (VeganMedusa)
Sour Puss (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries) by Rita Mae Brown (azuki)
State of the Onion (A White House Chef Mystery) by Julie Hyzy (LoriPed)
Sugarplum Dead: A Death on Demand Mystery by Carolyn Hart (LoriPed)
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly (LoriPed)
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson (nimrodiel)
Thou Shalt Not Grill by Tamar Myers (azuki)
The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve (nimrodiel)
Welcome to Tyler Milky Way by Muriel Jensen (bartonz)
Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson (bartonz)

From Round Five: (OVERDUE FOR REPLACEMENT. Do not select as books may not be shipped):

Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson (BunnyLady)
The King of Torts by John Grisham (BunnyLady)
Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle...and Other Modern Verse (BunnyLady)
Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke (BunnyLady)


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Books Owed Database: http://creator.zoho.com/cheriepie/bookobsessed-owed-books
Please update all mailing and receiving at the database or pm Marlene and/or CdnBlueRose. VBB organizers are not able to update on participants' behalf.

Books Out Of Play This Round
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azuki Nov 24 2009, 12:52 AM Post #9
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 I pm'ed Fam from both BO and BC. As it's been way more than 48 hours already I am moving the box on.
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FamFatale Nov 24 2009, 10:34 AM Post #10
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 You can feel free to skip me this round. Things are not good here. Hubby had a stroke (on top of his already multiple medical problems) and I became unemployed in June and haven't had a "Bite" on a new job. Having difficulty even finding things to apply for - market is sooooo flat here.

Lisa
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dancing-dog Nov 24 2009, 12:30 PM Post #11
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FamFatale
Nov 24 2009, 10:34 AM
You can feel free to skip me this round. Things are not good here. Hubby had a stroke (on top of his already multiple medical problems) and I became unemployed in June and haven't had a "Bite" on a new job. Having difficulty even finding things to apply for - market is sooooo flat here.

Lisa
Oh Lisa - hang in there kiddo :hug:
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rootmartin Nov 24 2009, 09:29 PM Post #12
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 I'm going to pass this round. Thanks for the PM, azuki! I'll e-mail tribefan so she knows that she's up.
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azuki Nov 24 2009, 11:45 PM Post #13
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FamFatale
Nov 24 2009, 10:34 AM
You can feel free to skip me this round. Things are not good here. Hubby had a stroke (on top of his already multiple medical problems) and I became unemployed in June and haven't had a "Bite" on a new job. Having difficulty even finding things to apply for - market is sooooo flat here.

Lisa
So sorry to hear that. Hope things brighten up for you soon. Take care!!
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Tribefan Nov 25 2009, 08:32 AM Post #14
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 I am skipping as well
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Therubycanary Nov 25 2009, 11:15 AM Post #15
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 Can I join this one? There a bunch of titles in here that I want to read. And I have a few good ones to replace with!
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dancing-dog Nov 25 2009, 11:59 AM Post #16
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 Will come back later this afternoon when I'm off work
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dancing-dog Nov 25 2009, 12:03 PM Post #17
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 Will come back later this afternoon when I'm off work
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dancing-dog Nov 25 2009, 06:51 PM Post #18
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 It's the time of the year to stuff yourself silly!! Loriped, come heap your plate!

Dinner Guest List:

rootmartin
tribefan
dancing-dog
Loriped
azuki
Maplesflowers
veganmedusa
blackadder75
Ri
ramson
nimrodiel (remove from box, replace books only)
# bartonz
gategypsy
teachie (on leave till February)
Famfatale (bumped)

#: :nono: No soup for you! Ketchup on your reading first! However, you are required to take your leftover home and replace it with a new dish!

Our table is never too full! Grab a fork and Join In! A knife too if you're into mystery.

*******************************************************************************

The Latest Moves

Famfatale is bumped for missing her reservation

rootmartin skips this meal

Tribefan goes on a diet

dancing-dog is hungry and takes out:
Death By Pad Thai and Other Unforgettable Meals by Douglas Bauer (Ri --> dancing-dog)

dancing-dog adds to the menu:
The Body is Water by Julie Schumacher (dancing-dog)

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Books Currently In the Box

New This Round:
The Body is Water by Julie Schumacher (dancing-dog)
Luscious Lemon by Heather Swain (azuki)
Thicker Than Water by Kathryn Harrison (azuki)
Toast by Nigel Slater (azuki)

From Round Eleven:

Bread on Arrival (Heaven Lee Culinary Mysteries) by Lou Jane Temple (loriped)
Dancing at the Victory Cafe by Helene Wiggin (blackadder75)
Dr. King's Refrigerator by Charles Johnson (bartonz)
Eat Me by Linda Jaivin(azuki)
Father Hunger: Fathers, Daughters and Food by Margo Maine (Tribefan)
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe by Fannie Flag (blackadder75)
Horsemen of the Esophagus: Competitive Eating and the Big Fat American Dream by Jason Fagone (Ri)
Humble Pie by Gordon Ramsay (Ri)
Is Salami and Eggs Better Than Sex? Memoirs of a Happy Eater by Alan King, Mimi Sheraton (Tribefan)
Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan (blackadder75)
Mozzarella Most Murderous by Nancy Fairbanks(Famfatale)
The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas (bartonz)
Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich(Maplesflowers)
Table for Five Susan Wiggs (ramson)
Quite a Year for Plums by Bailey White (blackadder75)

From Round Ten (TO BE REPLACED THIS ROUND):
The Ballad of the Sad Café by Carson McCullers (bartonz)
The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich,(bartonz)
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King (blackadder75)
Beggars Banquet by Ian Rankin (VeganMedusa)
Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan's Soul (MaplesFlowers)
Chocolate Quake by Nancy Fairbanks (LoriPed)
The Curse of the Singles Table : A True Story of 1001 Nights Without Sex by Suzanne Schlosburg (ramson)
The Day They Shook the Plum Tree by Arthur Lewis (bartonz)
Deadly Harvest by Heather Graham (blackadder75)
Fat Girl by Juith Moore (Azuki)
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand by John Birmingham (azuki)
Killer Pancake by Diane Mott Davidson (Azuki)
My Darling, My Hamburger by Paul Zindel (bartonz)
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown (bartonz)
Son of Rosemary by Ira Levin (VeganMedusa)
Sour Puss (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries) by Rita Mae Brown (azuki)
State of the Onion (A White House Chef Mystery) by Julie Hyzy (LoriPed)
Sugarplum Dead: A Death on Demand Mystery by Carolyn Hart (LoriPed)
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly (LoriPed)
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson (nimrodiel)
Thou Shalt Not Grill by Tamar Myers (azuki)
The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve (nimrodiel)
Welcome to Tyler Milky Way by Muriel Jensen (bartonz)
Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson (bartonz)

From Round Five: (OVERDUE FOR REPLACEMENT. Do not select as books may not be shipped):

Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson (BunnyLady)
The King of Torts by John Grisham (BunnyLady)
Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle...and Other Modern Verse (BunnyLady)
Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke (BunnyLady)


********************************************************************************

Books Owed Database: http://creator.zoho.com/cheriepie/bookobsessed-owed-books
Please update all mailing and receiving at the database or pm Marlene and/or CdnBlueRose. VBB organizers are not able to update on participants' behalf.

Books Out Of Play This Round
Death By Pad Thai and Other Unforgettable Meals by Douglas Bauer (Ri --> dancing-dog)
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dancing-dog Nov 25 2009, 06:52 PM Post #19
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 :pm: to LoriPed
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LoriPed Nov 25 2009, 11:31 PM Post #20
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 Will try to get back tomorrow evening. I have a house full of guests for the Thanksgiving feast tomorrow. My daughter just finished baking her first apple pie. She wanted to contribute this year. Yea!!!
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