Bobby Flay and Barbara Kelley (a.k.a. the sneeze guard heiress) Photo by Cindy Dyer.
Some days are just great and this was right up there with the best of them! I got to meet my idol, Iron Chef Bobby Flay, at the Williams-Sonoma in Annapolis, Maryland. His new book Bar Americain is a real winner. While standing in line to meet Mr. Flay and have him sign our books, we were treated to samples of his recipes:
- Pumpkin Soup with Cranberry-Maple Creme Fraiche with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Chives
- Apple Chopped Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
- Hot Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Sauce
- Red Velvet Cupcakes
All delish and all on my “to cook” list (starting this weekend)! I can’t put this beautiful book book down. Really, I’m just too excited to blog, so for the “rest of the story” from my big day, go to Cindy Dyer’s blog — my friend, photographer, artist, and designer extraordinaire!
And why am I the sneeze guard heiress? It’s all tongue-in-cheek to provoke a grin and pique some interest; however, my dad, Johnny Garneau really did invent the sneeze guard.
Barbara Garneau Kelley 
Great post, Heiress! I had a great time with you today. (Next time we go to a booksigning, I’m wearing more comfortable shoes, and carrying a camp chair and a cooler with diet coke!
So happy that you and Cindy had a chance to enjoy one of your heroes and looking forward to the pumpkin soup. Perfect timing.
So . . . . you’re going to cook these recipes, starting this weekend? What time should I come up?
On Sunday — after I attend Le Dinner en Blanc on Saturday evening. The photos in the book are calling my name. Thanks all for your comments. Stop by anytime.