JOHN MICHAEL LERMA'S GARDEN COUNTY COOKBOOK WAS NOMINATED FOR THE 2006 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARD! John Michael traveled to Washington D.C. for Book Expo America where he had a book signing along with actress Meg Tilly and actress comedian Kay Ballard. John Michael was also nominated for the Independent Publisher Book Award for Mid-West Regional Books.

Master Chef Klecko, John Michael, and Lorenzo at Saint Agnes Baking Company "1st Saturday of the month" retail sale. Saint Agnes is a wholesale bread company but opens their doors to the public the first Saturday of each month from 10:00am-1:00pm.

John Michael and actress Meg Tilly at Book Expo America where both signed copies of their books for the public. John Michael signed his cookbook and Meg signed copies of her best seller Gemma.

John Michael and actress/comedian Kay Ballard who wanted an autographed copy of Garden County. Kay's bestseller "How I Lost 10 Pounds in 53 Years!" was released last November.