The Single Male Parents Cookbook and Short Stories


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The Single Male Parents " Cookbook, is a delightful combination of food and humor, two subjects everyone will enjoy. As a single parent the author raised his children from the time they were four and six, and soon became an expert in the kitchen. As he said, SMy cooking must have been good because both are adults now and still alive, which only attests to culinary skills . . . or luck!




The Single Male Parents Cookbook


Book Description

The Single Male Parents' Cookbook, is a delightful combination of food and humor, two subjects everyone will enjoy. As a single parent the author raised his children from the time they were four and six, and soon became an expert in the kitchen. As he said, "My cooking must have been good because both are adults now and still alive, which only attests to culinary skills . . . or luck!"The Single Male Parents' Cookbook combines recipes with humorous anecdotes of things that did and didn't work in the kitchen (and in my life!). Joe includes lots of fun cooking ideas along with some that were not so good, and even a few you don't ever want to try at home! Everything from his Friday Night Special to hisy Motel Doggy (the electric hotdog). And let's not forget the ROC (Roaches on Chocolate). Each recipe is followed by a short story about his childhood antics or raising his children. Not everything always ran smoothly. There was that time his boiled eggs blew up all over the ceiling. Oh, and that grease fire. Don't ever pour water on a grease fire! But they say experience is the best teacher, and they are right. It wasn't always easy in those years, but he managed to retain his sense of humor. Joe said he once heard George Carlin say that although he's over sixty, he never stopped being ten. That describes the author perfectly. In fact, he said, "I've been ten six times over, and my life is as fun as ever." His final comments were, "Are you curious about my recipes for rattlesnake, rabbit, squirrel, and armadillo? (I think you'd enjoy the rattlesnake.) Can you picture me cooking the Roaches on Chocolate (ROC) on Rachel Ray's show?" Don't let the cookbook confuse you. Joe is just a normal type of guy. Well, maybe except for the time he got married at midnight in a jail in Mexico. But that has nothing to do with cooking. Neither does the time he almost got kidnapped in the mountains of Colombia when he met my second wife. He's just a wild and crazy guy from Texas.




A Life in Time, My Story


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As a child I was called Tiger because I was always into things. As a teenager the death of my father died and we began to move around. I became angry; a SRebel. I had conflicts with religion. When my children were four and six I became a single parent. I learned a lot from them. I hope my stories will keep you laughing. Some that are sad, but that is life.




A Short Story Collection


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These shorts are based on actual events, and parts from my novels. Sebring, the Rainman is based on a race my son, Beaux, actually competed.Night of the Virgin is a combination of events that happened to me in high school. I eventually married her at midnight, in a jail, in Mexico. Some of the dialog from Flight 223 occurred when I was on the flight from Seattle to Houston during the 911.




Cook Book for the Single Dad, the Dating Dad, and the Single Man


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The challenges that most single dads face in today's society is quality time with our children. The Cookbook for the Single Dad is a fun and filling way for the single dad to find time to fit a great meal into his already busy day and spend that quality time with his child or children. The cookbook will also help the Dating Dad prepare a well-thought-out meal for that special someone in their life. This book will be a welcome addition the household of the Single Man by helping him hone his cooking skills for his palate and any guest to his home. The book will make a great gift from mother to son, sister to brother, or just buy it for yourself. Let's face it: in today's economy, eating out is not always in the best interest of our budget or our health. The recipes contained in this book will help dads stretch their budget, save them time in the kitchen, impress their special someone, and give them a little more time to spend with their children. "Now Get to Cooking."




One-Pan Cookbook for Men


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100 easy one-pan recipes any guy can make Whether you're living in a dorm, living that bachelor life, or trying to impress a date, being able to throw together a delicious meal is something every guy should know how to do. And the One-Pan Cookbook for Men is here to prove that cooking hearty and healthy meals takes little more than a skillet. No need for fancy cookware or ingredients here. Just grab your pan, follow the steps, and serve up anything from Italian Sausage Strata to Super Nachos to Vegetable Stir-Fry. No stress, no mess—The recipes in this cookbook are quick and simple so you don't have to spend a ton of time cooking or washing dishes to create a complete meal from scratch. One-pan 101—Find simple advice and guidance to master the basics of cooking, learn what kitchen tools to keep handy, what foods to always keep in your pantry, and cooking shortcuts to save time. Health conscious—These balanced recipes include veggies, grains, meats, and other nutritious foods so they're good-tasting and good for you! Get ready to master cooking basics with just a few tools and a little know-how!




Dining, Not Just Eating


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The cookbook for the single dad or anyone new to cooking who wants to dine, not just eat. The focus is on the companionship at diner. It teaches some kitchen basics and shows you shortcuts to make sure you don't spend hours making a meal after a long day.




Simple Cooking for Single Dads


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What began as a Sunday afternoon experiment ended up in a notebook the Campos children entitled the Measuring Spoon Caf. Lui Campos, a single dad for eight years, wrote down in step-by-step fashion how he cooked such dishes as beef stew, baked chicken, jambalaya, meat sauce and others in one of his daughters notebooks. He realized that a lot of would be cooks (single dads, college students etc., anybody who is a Kitchen Chicken, that is, anybody not too sure they can cook and are afraid to ask) need a little help with the basics. So many cook books assume you know all the terms but Kitchen Chickens dont! This little book is for single dads, single moms, all you hungry Kitchen Chickens who are dying to have a tasty home cooked meal but need step-by-step cooking directionsThis little book is for you!!




Live For Today


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The Cajun


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The Cajun is an action-romance that is a little Crocodile Dundee and a little Rambo. Logline: With a million dollar reward on her head, Kelli Parsons hides in the treacherous Atchafalaya Swamp where living or dying depends on one man--the Cajun!Synopsis:Kelli Parsons, a beautiful tough writer, has written a series of articles about the religious practices of the Muslims. Now a fatwa or contract for her death, along with it a million dollar reward has forced her to run from the terrorists. While in protective custody of the FBIs lead agent Richard Staley, who is willing to give her up for part of the reward, they are ambushed on the 20-mile bridge crossing Louisiana’s, Atchafalaya Swamp.In a desperate escape attempt, Kelli jumps into the swamps where the swamp wise and mysterious Cajun, Ballew Dragun, rescues her.The terrorists led by the cold-blooded killer, Kaja Aboujawadeh, pursue her into the swamps with seven of his men. The Cajun catches them all and later releases them with the promise of death if they return.But Kaja is not to be denied and returns with 24 men, including two of the best in the world, Mustafa and Kidane. None of the men have ever tasted defeat. Their force captures Kelli along with two of Ballew's friends, Happy Jak the rotund and jolly bar owner and Belle Rose the old, tobacco chewing, voodoo chanting, woman of the swamps they call "Swamp Witch."While trying to rescue his friends Ballew is tortured and almost killed but manages to escape with Kelli. After he rescues his friends, he returns to the terrorist to exact his Cajun revenge. Using the swamp and all of her secrets, Ballew follows and kills the terrorists one by one, but not without the help of Kelli who saves his life. The Franchise:The Cajun would be a little Indiana Jones with a mix of Lethal Weapon. A buddy movie where one of the characters is a strong female lead. The stories will deal with current news stories and events that will hold the viewer attention and interest. I have a completed script (and novel) for "The Cajun. I have started the sequel and have outlines for four more that are listed below.The main character is Ballew Dragon, who is swamp wise and mysterious. Some think his mother is the Swamp Witch. His buddy in the series is Kelli Parsons a beautiful, tough writer who is on the run from terrorists after her scorching articles on the Islamic faith.Returning characters are:Richard Staley - The FBI agent who is willing to give up Kelli for part of the reward, but changes and saves her in the end.Happy Jak Chamblee - He is Ballew's friend and runs a bar in the swamps called; "Happy Jak's." Belle Rose - the old, tobacco chewing, voodoo chanting, woman of the swamps they call "the Swamp Witch." The Cajun is a natural to lead into an adventure cartoon for kids dealing with all of the animals in the swamp. The Cajun could also make for a very interesting video game.The main character is part Crocodile Dundee and part Rambo (First Blood). This is perfect for a series of movies. I have three sequels ready to start. This would make a great graphic novel and even video game. I have also written a novel to the script. There are six sequels I’m working for The Cajun series.HijackedAtchafalayaParadise LostCajun JusticeKidnappedSwamp Rats