Seanan McGuire (seanan_mcguire) wrote,
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Two-stage ARC giveaway!

It's time for another ARC giveaway here in my weird little corner of the world. This time, it's going to be a two-fer. Specifically, we're having both a contest and a random drawing. If you comment at all, you'll be entered in the random drawing for an ARC of An Artificial Night. If you comment and participate in the contest, you'll be entered both in the random drawing, and in the judged portion of the giveaway. Ready? Awesome.

Suggested by talkstowolves, our contest for today is:

"Design signature cocktails or desserts for major characters/places in the Tobyverse."

What does the Luidaeg drink on a Friday night? What's Toby's favorite way to get wasted? How many virgin cocktails can Quentin down before he reaches legal age? Whip up something intoxicating and put it in the comments for the world to see.

The random drawing will be held Monday, July 12th. Voting on the cocktail/dessert competition* will begin the same day, and continue through July 15th. As no actual drinking is involved, you don't have to be twenty-one to enter, and there are lots of websites happy to help you out.

(*If we receive fewer than five entries, I won't do open judging, and the prize will be awarded based on how much I want to drink your cocktail or eat your pie.)

Game on!
Tags: an artificial night, contest, giving stuff away, toby daye
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Dessert for the Lonely

sasquatch1313

July 11 2010, 20:57:46 UTC 7 years ago

I was hoping for some inspiration from the Luidaeg's late night Safeway run but 6 pints of gourmet ice cream and a 12 pack of Diet Coke just doesn't go very far. Regardless, and with some assistance from my own late night grocery forays, here goes...

1 pre-made Oreo pie crust(do it from scratch if you're bored or picky)
1 package Jello brand instant chocolate pudding mix
Raspberry preserves
Eater's choice depending on your preference:
1 peppermint wheel or small candy cane, crushed
or
1 snack size Butterfingers bar, chopped
or
1 oz dark chocolate shavings

Spread a thin layer of raspberry preserves in bottom of pie shell. Make pudding according to pie directions on box and fill shell over preserves. Chill to set. Sprinkle topping of choice over pie and slice. Serve with gourmet ice cream. I'd personally probably choose something even more chocolaty and rich like a fudge swirl or brownie but I imagine the Luidaeg choosing something with more contrast like maybe a praline and pecan or the stark simplicity of a vanilla bean cream.

Re: Dessert for the Lonely

sasquatch1313

July 11 2010, 21:06:33 UTC 7 years ago

Forgot the rest of my commentary. This is intended to be simple yet sharable. Something you don't feel guilty about making for yourself(as long as you don't eat all the same night!) but aren't ashamed to share when the rare guest comes knocking. No cooking skills required and almost no effort. Preps in 20 minutes or less and _gourmet_ ice cream not withstanding affordable on pretty much any budget.