Karen is One Smart Cookie

Introducing: One Smart Cookie Marketing

Karen is One Smart Cookie

I’m excited to announce the new, improved identity of the former Incredible Chef persona that used to grace these pages – please welcome One Smart Cookie Marketing!

One Smart Cookie Marketing focuses on making other “smart cookies” look smart.  Utilizing the appropriate marketing and social media tools, we help thought leaders, More >

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Beyond corned beef and cabbage – please!

I’m doing some research for a client for their St. Patrick’s Day menu, and I’m a bit stumped.  It seems there are a few dishes that are a “given” for that holiday, but I’m looking for something a little more inspiring.  Can you help?

Obviously, corned beef and cabbage would make the More >

People like to talk about beautiful, delicious food on Twitter

Social media – why use it and how to start

People like to talk about beautiful, delicious food on Twitter

Sometimes it’s good to be reminded of the basics, such as, what exactly are we doing here on social media? 

I listened in on a teleseminar presented by the National Restaurant Association this week, and Stacey Kane, director of marketing for California Tortilla, More >

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Putting out an APB for restaurants not on Twitter

In addition to my birthday, March is always an exciting month, thanks to the annual Dine Around Seattle promotion.

Seriously, what’s not to like about 28 great restaurants offering fantastic 3-course meals for just $30?! But I’m confused about something, in regards to this fabulous lineup of restos, and I’m hoping some of More >

Follow this smart cookie @Twit4Restos on Twitter!

Using all the tools in your toolbox

Follow this smart cookie @Twit4Restos on Twitter!

I just love, love, love what my ”right coast” colleague Lara Dickson does at Twitter For Restaurants

Besides constantly beating me to the punch with great ideas for restaurants on how to use social media in creative ways, she is just one smart cookie.  And so today, More >