I Won The Lottery! Now What?

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What Would I Do With A Lottery Win? Chef Keem's Dream...

I've hit the jackpot! I'm a millionaire - I won the lottery! What shall I do first? What will be next? So many things to think about! Shopping, traveling, starting a new business, moving back home to Germany?...

Maybe I should invite ALL SQUIDOO LENSMASTERS to a dream trip?

The possibilities are endless. I need to get organized with my dream. This lens shall help me to put things in a better perspective. After all, I don't have the money, yet. I haven't even bought a lottery ticket, let alone won that thing. I'm just dreaming - for now...

One More Reason To Dream...

"I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not."

-Fran Lebowitz, American Writer and Humorist, b. 1950

First Things First: A Party! 

With ALL my friends and that means you - Squidoo!

Y'all come - y'all hear? All Squidoo lensmasters are invited, including the brass (HQ), of course. We'll charter plane rides from all major cities in the U.S. - destination: Austin, Texas!

Limousines will take you to the finest restaurant in the Texas Hill Country - "Hudson's on the Bend". We'll have champagne with Tangerine Ginger-flavored Agasweet for welcome drinks and everyone is delighted to come face-to-face with all the familiar names of our huge circle of friends:

"Hello Seth, Megan, Gil, Corey, Kimberly, Margaret, Bonnie, Kim, Robin, Patti, Ellen, Janet, Barkely, Frankster, Jennifer, Glen, Lewis, JustBon, Fluff, Kirsty, Julie, Semper F., Jeff, Victoria, Deb, Christene, Donna, Tony, Daoine, Relache, Enslaved, Katiyana,"...and so many more!



For appetizers we'll have 2 choices:
  • Diamond Back Rattlesnake Cakes in a Pistachio Nut Crust atop a Spicy Chipotle Cream

  • Venison Prosciutto-wrapped seared Sea Scallops topped with American Sturgeon Caviar on a smoking Cedar Plank with a Soy Yuzu Dipping Sauce

Here's our salad:
  • Really expensive Seafood "Martini" - Fresh Maine Lobster, Alaskan King Crab, and a Giant Squid...er..Shrimp surrounded by Butter Lettuce, Avocado, Mango, Honey-Glazed Macadamia Nuts, and a Passion Fruit Vinaigrette.

The entree:
  • American Bison stuffed with Spicy Venison Sausage on a 3-Bean Ragout with a Chipotle BBQ Sauce

  • Grilled Axis Venison Chops and Herb Butter Grilled Lobster Tail served with a Grilled Spring Onion, Truffled Mashed Potatoes and finished with a Black Pepper Zinfandel reduction and Saffron Beurre Blanc, under an apple wood smoke-filled dome

For dessert:
  • Rosemary Olive Oil Cake layered with Lemon Curd and Butter Cream Icing

  • Peach and Blackberry Cobbler with Peaches and Cream Ice Cream

The Morning After... 

What shall we do today?

We need to move on, today, and embark on our next adventure. Don't worry - I pay for everything! But first we need to get everyone together. Some of you stayed at the Driskill Hotel, some at the Four Seasons, and the rest at the San Jose on Congress Avenue.

Where is everybody? We've got a plane to catch!



Seth? Gil? Jeff?... No? This must be my old friend Tony...

O.k. - let's fly to Europe!

And my beautiful wife, Chef Karen, is coming along, of course!

Here's Where We Go First - Germany!

I'll Show You My Hometown - Munich! 

Munich is the Capital of Bavaria

Look - down South, close to Austria - that's where you find Munich.



Munich is a beautiful city, close to the mountains (alps), and rich with world-class big city events: Operas, theaters, museums, art galleries, concerts, Olympics and World Cup Soccer - you'll find it all here. And the world-famous Oktoberfest, of course!

Let's have a good breakfast of Weisswurst, Pretzels, and Weissbier, and then we'll go check out some castle!



Eat your heart out, Disneyland! This is the real Schloss Neuschwanstein!

Let's Take Some Bavarian Specialties Home For Our Friends! 

Look - this is the only thing you have to pay for on this trip...

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Make These Hop Around On The Table While You're Eating Your Sausages... 

You'll be the king of the party!

Remote Control Hopping, Yodelling Lederhosen with Knockwurst

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I Still Have About 25 Millions Left - Let's Go...

...to Austria. It's not very far - 1 hour by car on the autobahn, and we'll be in Salzburg. Did you know that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here? Have you ever tried those delicious Mozart Kugeln? To this day, 1.4 millions are made by hand, every year!

Salzburg Impressions 

Austria Salzberg City Video by Eurobookins.com

http://www.eurobookings.com Located on the Eastern Alps, the city was made famous by the movie, "The Sound of Music." The most popular sites, such as Mirabel Palace, are all found in a fairly concentrated area, reachable on foot or inexpensively using public transport or bicycle. Take a funicular to the stunning fortress where you can indulge in fine dining and exceptional classical music concerts that take place within its chambers.

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One Of The Finest Confections In The World - Mozart Kugeln! 

Nougat, Pistachios, Chocolate...

This is a gift for truly special occasions or friends!
(I like to give these to myself, every day...)

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Vienna Is Our Next Stop! 

Only 2 more hours on the road from Salzburg...

I'll show you two remarkable events:

1. The Vienna Boys Choir
2. The Lipizzaner Arabian Horses

The Vienna Boys Choir is known for its high vocal standard. Approximately 100 boys between the ages of ten and fourteen receive a solid musical education while they live and rehearse at the Palais Augarten. For their 9-11 week tours, the boys are divided into 4 choirs which perform about 300 concerts per year, enjoyed by almost half a million people.

The Lipizzaner Stallions are a unique breed, dating back centuries ago when they were used as horses of war for the nobility and aristocracy. The Spanish Riding School of Vienna tours the world with stunning performances of spectacular maneuvers, once used by riders to protect and defend themselves on the battlefield. A true equestrian work of art and the greatest equine ballet in history!

Vienna Boys Choir 

Terry Wey - Vienna Boys Choir

Soloist Terry Wey singing "Standchen" by Franz Schubert with the rest of the Vienna Boys Choir. Lyrics: (English Translation) Reluctantly softly In the dark cover of night We are here; And fingers gently curved, Softly, softly we insist At the beloved's bedroom door. But now rising, Swelling, swelling, lifting With united voice and sound We call out amidst our embrace. Do not sleep, If the inclined voice speaks! For those who have asked, his CD's can be purchased here: http://www.boysoloist.com/artist.asp?VID=221

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The Lipizzaner Stallions 

A must-see show in Vienna!

The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions

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Hey! I've Got An Idea!

Let's fly to somewhere in France, away from the hustle of the big cities, and find some authentic French country food - the real thing, not any of that fru-fru stuff for tourists or folks with 7-digit Squidoo paychecks!

Something else: Y'all know that I sell this wonderful low-glycemic sweetener and condiment, Agasweet, back home in the good old US of A. The French have no clue about it. Maybe, just maybe - we can teach them something they don't know, yet?

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What Is Real French Food? 

I was just kidding about the fries, of course...

Let's consult with a master in French bistro fare - Anthony Bourdain. I quote from his "Les Halles Cook Book":

"There were surely few lowlier, more stupid moments in American history than when a few ... started talking about changing the name of French fries to "Freedom Fries". First of all, the French call them frites and could hardly care less what we call them...".
He's got a point, there.

In the beginning of his book, Chef Bourdain talks about his conversations with some of the greatest chefs of modern times, when he asked them about their single favorite meal if they had only a few hours left to live.

Jacques Pepin chose "a good piece of bread - and some good butter". Ferran Adria wanted skillet-fried green asparagus, with olive oil and sea salt. Andre Soltner is said to have eaten the same thing for lunch nearly every day of his working life at Lutece: plain buttered fettucine, with just the slightest bit of foie gras.

Truly Great Cook Books From Some Of The Best French Chefs 

The recipes are really not too hard to make...

Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook: Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking

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Jacques Pepin's Simple and Healthy Cooking

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Decoding Ferran Adria: Hosted by Anthony Bourdain

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The Lutece Cookbook

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Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1

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Jacques Pepin And Julia Child Make A Huge Sandwich... 

They don't say it - but they wished they had Agasweet on hand!

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Simple Peasant Fare Or Bistro Food - Enhanced With Agasweet Flavored Agave Nectar! 

A marriage made in heaven - or in Southern France!



Imagine these wonderful French dishes:

Tapenade-Stuffed Leg Of Lamb with a drizzle of Lavender Agasweet
Salmon, Goat Cheese, And Leek Tart with a drizzle of Lemon Agasweet
Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding with a drizzle of Tangerine Ginger Agasweet
Bistro Potato Salad With Caramelized Onions with a drizzle of Cinnamon Agasweet
Herbed And Spicy Steak Tartare with a drizzle of Peppermint Agasweet
Chicken Liver Terrine with a drizzle of Vanilla Agasweet
Foie Gras Poached In Sweet Wine with a drizzle of Almond Agasweet

Quick! What Is Agasweet?

Agasweet flavored agave nectar is a healthy, low-glycemic sweetener and condiment syrup made from the juice of the agave plant and all-natural flavoring ingredients. Use it to sweeten your coffee, tea, or cold beverages. Sweeten your cereal, pancakes, oatmeal, and fruits. Enhance salads and sauces, stews and stir-frys. Glaze grilled chicken, meat, or seafood. Benefit #1: The French don't have it!

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The French don't know what they're missing...

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We Still Have Millions Left. Any Suggestions?

Help Me To Spend The Money! 

Here are some ideas - vote, and add your own!

23 Millions left over! You guys are cheap dates!

We buy out Google and place all lenses on the front search results

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$1k each month for all top tier lenses

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$1k each month for all other lenses

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A plane load of Agasweet for the French

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Pick up a Tropical Resort for your Squidoo Buddies!

I could use a respite from the snowy, cold north!2 points

We all go on another trip - to Squidoo HQ!

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Paid blogs for all lensmasters with automatic triple-backlinks

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Mont St. Michel in Brittany

Such a beautiful romantic place (I assume we all g more...1 point

1 million into the Squidoo charity fund. Hell, make it two.

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A life-time membership with the "Hair Club" for Seth

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Three genius interns for Gil

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