"Tiaras, Teddy Bears and Teapots"

Sunday, December 13,
3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.

The Rosewood Crescent Hotel
400 Crescent Court, Dallas

An array of savory delicacies and sweet pastries, including some of the royal family's favorite recipes like Queen Elizabeth's favorite chocolate cake!

Santa's Workshop - join Santa in his workshop to create greeting cards and place the finishing touches on the Build-A-Bear teddy bears we're sending to seriously ill children.

Take your picture with Santa, then relax with a cup of tea or hot chocolate in the Crescent ballroom.

Holiday Stories from The House of Windsor - Chef McGrady provides a glimpse into the lives of the royal family as he shares family favorite recipes.

Starlight Teapot Sale - one-of-a-kind teapots decorated by Starlight families.

Cost: $75 per person

Call Mark Ford at 817 706 5316 or order tickets online by Clicking Here

Help me make this a sold out event "for the children"

"Brunch with The Royal Chef Darren McGrady followed by a tour of the Princess Diana Exhibit"

National Constitution Center.
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, December 20,
11:00am - 1:00pm

Join me for a Sunday Brunch where I will serve some of the royal family's favorite dishes, share royal stories and sign copies of my book Eating Royally - recipes and remembrances from a palace kitchen.

Ticket price for the brunch also includes a tour of the Diana Exhibit.

The Exhibit starts October 2 and runs through December 31 2009

For tickets and more information

Click Here

Come play in the great indoors at the Pocono's premier casino resort.

Go wild with over 2,500 of the hottest slots including your favorite reel-spinning slots and electronic table games like poker, roulette and blackjack.

"Join me for a spot of tea including some of the royal family's favorite dishes, some royal stories and a book signing "

Mount Airy, Casino and Resort (in the heart of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains)

Sunday October 25,
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tickets $ 35.00

and include Mount Airy's Signature Brunch.

Advance copies of Eating Royally are available for $25.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit two of Princess Diana's charitable goals.

Call 1-877- 682-4791

Or Click Here for more information

"Royal Entertaining Tuscan Style"

Saturday November 7,
Market Street, Frisco.

Saturday, December 5,
11:00am - 1:00pm
SOLD OUT
Market Street, Colleyville.

and again
3:00 - 5:00pm
Market Street, Colleyville.

In preparation for his Culinary Tour to Tuscany next year, the Royal Chef Darren McGrady brings us some Italian comfort food dishes perfect for holiday entertaining.

Menu includes;
A warm Salad of Honey-Roasted Parsnips, Cranberries, Pears and Macadamia Nuts with a Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing.

Apple, Juniper and Cider Braised Pork with a Potato Chive Crust.

Creamy Sage Polenta with Italian Sausage and Mushroom Compote.

Pancetta and Pecorino Pepper Biscuits.

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with a Mascarpone, Honey and Mint Cream.

call: 817 577 5020

Many other events going on over the next few months, I will tell you about them in my next newsletter. I did want to mention a fabulous wine tasting event at Tivoli Wines in Colleyville on December 5 at 6:00pm.

I will be bringing samples of canapes from my book, and pairing them with some amazing wines. You won't want to miss this free event. Call to reserve your place.... (817) 581-9463

Also, if you are already thinking of vacation for next year then take a look at my culinary trip to Tuscany. This is going to be an amazing trip, just as this years Scotland trip and last years London trip were. More on the trip in next months newsletter. If you have never been to Italy and have always fancied going, then now is your chance.