Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade Weekend

Hey everyone,

I realize news regarding our favorite drunk, Sandra Leetard, has been rather scant since the premiere of Money Wasting Meals, but here's something that's going to make your head spin.

First and foremost, I want to thank Dottie, a reader here who informed of Sandra's latest scheme. Thank you!

We all know this woman has millions upon millions of dollars, or should I say, "dall-ers?," which is why this is so confusing.

Have you ever heard of a Semi-Homemade Weekend? No? Neither have I, but Sandra does.

It seems our resident Queen of SLop has invited readers of her Semi-HO-made Magazine, in association with Hoffman Media, to an exclusive Semi-Homemade Weekend get away at the Hilton Atlanta hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.

During the three day weekend, set to begin Friday October 16, 2009, attendees will enjoy: "how-to demonstrations, recipes, meal-planning tips, and creative entertaining and decorating ideas" from Skankdra.

A full schedule of the event is available HERE.

So, how much would it set you back to attend?

According to the site, "registration is only $399." That's not all. All guests are also required to pay an additional, non-refundable deposit of $100, meaning that the entire Semi-Homemade Weekend would set you back $1 shy of $400!

Of course, this amount covers: "three meals (Friday evening Cocktail Time, Saturday evening dinner, and Sunday morning Paper Plate Brunch), speaking programs, Q&A with Sandra, autograph session, and breakout sessions and materials."

Not only that, but guests are required to make their own hotel / travel arrangements. One night at the Hilton Atlanta costs $189 per night, if you can afford that, and don't forget about the $30 taxi fare you'd have to fork over just to get from the airport to the hotel. Once there, if you decide to park your own car, it will cost you $17 a night (or $24 a night for valet parking).

In total, Scamdra is asking her fans to shell out $1,047 (deposit, registration, hotel, taxi fare and the cheapest parking available).

So, who's ready to shell it out?!

Isn't this propostrous?! Here is a scamming, self-made millionaire requesting almost $2,000 per guest and for what? So, they can watch her SLop Cheez Whiz on top of store-bought tortilla chips or embellish a donut glaze with apple juice concentrate?

I'm sorry, but this is unconscionable!

Take your Semi-Homemade Weekend and shove it, Sandra!

P.S. Thanks again to Dottie for emailing me. Sorry it took so long. If you've got a news scoop yourself, don't forget that our community email is: semihorriblecooking@yahoo.com. Email me and I'll get to it, eventually! :)