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Your FAV new cookbook so far this year?

chubbyalaskagriz said:
Wonderful story, PampPara! :)

And glad my experience appealed to you, too!

Share more about your cookbook-writing experience, if you will... we'd love to hear about it!
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I'd be happy to share more about this whole experience. It has been a rollercoaster...sometimes good, sometimes frustrating. I actually have to head back to work and I'm sure my post will take a little time...I can get really long winded. :) I promise to revisit this post either later today or tomorrow. In the meantime, if you'd like to check out my website you can read more about how this whole idea came about. Just an FYI, though, my cookbook was written so my husband would have a reason to open a cookbook. It is classy, but it does contain nudes...so if you are opposed to nudes or under age, this website isn't for you. thepamperedparamour.com. On the Vintage Delights page you can read more about the column I write and my vintage food blog. I hope you like her! Back soon...
 
I saw an advertisment for the Food Networks new channel called the Cooking Channel. I googled it because they had advertised one show in particular about Italian food that interested me. The hosts name is David Rocco and the show is called Dolve Vita. You can watch episodes of the show on You Tube which I did. I wasnt horribly impressed with the show and the music in the show annoyed me but he does have some interesting recipes. I plan to order the cookbook from the show which I found on Amazon for around $20

Amazon.com: David Rocco's Dolce Vita (9781554680283): David Rocco, Francesco Lastrucci: Books
 
PamperedParamour said:
I'd be happy to share more about this whole experience. It has been a rollercoaster...sometimes good, sometimes frustrating. I actually have to head back to work and I'm sure my post will take a little time...I can get really long winded. :) I promise to revisit this post either later today or tomorrow. In the meantime, if you'd like to check out my website you can read more about how this whole idea came about. Just an FYI, though, my cookbook was written so my husband would have a reason to open a cookbook. It is classy, but it does contain nudes...so if you are opposed to nudes or under age, this website isn't for you. thepamperedparamour.com. On the Vintage Delights page you can read more about the column I write and my vintage food blog. I hope you like her! Back soon...
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PampParamour, I am interested in knowing your story because I too have recently completed a cookbook that I actually hope to have published soon! (If the place I've sent it too feels it's worthy!) And yes- I too have experienced many frustrations in the form of wrong turns, road-blocks, dead-ends, cumbersome corners and other limiting side-swipes! But my hope is these discouragments will pay-off well in the end and make the struggle even more worth the pain and sacrifices!

I am thrilled to check out your website- nudity doesn't bother me on any level- so I'll look forward to seeing it once I'm back home from work in the morning and using my own computer. Actually- now I am quite intrigued! Though not to worry about me ogling the nudes- I lean the "other way"! (Actually, "lean" isn't the correct word at all!) :):):)
 
jglass said:
I saw an advertisment for the Food Networks new channel called the Cooking Channel. I googled it because they had advertised one show in particular about Italian food that interested me. The hosts name is David Rocco and the show is called Dolve Vita. You can watch episodes of the show on You Tube which I did. I wasnt horribly impressed with the show and the music in the show annoyed me but he does have some interesting recipes. I plan to order the cookbook from the show which I found on Amazon for around $20

Amazon.com: David Rocco's Dolce Vita (9781554680283): David Rocco, Francesco Lastrucci: Books
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Janie- this book is now on my own list to watch too- as soon as used copies fall a bit more in price, I'll pick it up, fer shure. The guy's absolutely ADORABLE too! Hell- even if he can't cook- as long as there are plenty of gratutitous pics of him- I'll be a happy camper! :)
 
I recently received this cookbook as a gift from a dear friend here! Check it out, all! I am so thrilled to have received it- and cannot wait to benefit from all the knowledge, food-writing and recipes it's 800 pages appear chock-full of! The author has written for Saveur, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and other food mags over the years, so I am really excited to sink my teeth into this luxurious volume! (And I hope it's okay to mention this- THANKS JANIE! :):):) )

Amazon.com: A Mediterranean Feast: The Story of the Birth of the Celebrated Cuisines of the Mediterranean from the Merchants of Venice to the Barbary Corsairs, with More than 500 Recipes (9780688153052): Clifford A. Wright: Books
 
Hey Everybody- yet another beautiful cookbook to report on!

A co-worker showed my her copy of this book tonight. For all fans of large format, stunningly beautiful cookbooks and SOUTHERN cusine, "Frank Stitt's Southern Table" is just such a volume! Of course I haven't read it- but I plan to place it on my list to order next- originally $40.00, currently it's available USED for 9 dollars- many copies in "like new" condition too! It's a whopper- big, thick and many great pics and lotsa food-writing and recipes for basic staples as well as fancy stuff too. Looks like a good'un! :)

Amazon.com: Frank Stitt's Southern Table: Recipes and Gracious Traditions from Highlands Bar and Grill (9781579652463): Frank Stitt, Christopher Hirsheimer, Pat Conroy: Books
 
chubbyalaskagriz said:
PampParamour, I am interested in knowing your story because I too have recently completed a cookbook that I actually hope to have published soon! (If the place I've sent it too feels it's worthy!) And yes- I too have experienced many frustrations in the form of wrong turns, road-blocks, dead-ends, cumbersome corners and other limiting side-swipes! But my hope is these discouragments will pay-off well in the end and make the struggle even more worth the pain and sacrifices!

I am thrilled to check out your website- nudity doesn't bother me on any level- so I'll look forward to seeing it once I'm back home from work in the morning and using my own computer. Actually- now I am quite intrigued! Though not to worry about me ogling the nudes- I lean the "other way"! (Actually, "lean" isn't the correct word at all!)
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First, I have to tell you, I love your sense of humor! :) So, now that I have a few minutes I can tell you a bit more about my cookbook experience. First, I'm not a chef...just a girl who had the cooking responsibilities fall to me in our household of two. My husband is awesome, but definitely isn't the first to take the cooking reigns. So, it was either me or we starve (or go broke eating out). :) I enjoy cooking, but after so many near disasters in the kitchen, I stick to what I know...mom's cooking. The idea for "The Pampered Paramour" came to my husband one night when I was going on and on about how I should write a cookbook of super simple recipes and market it to women for their husbands. My husband (Dennis) was the one that mentioned the nudes. What a genius! I wanted to keep it classy, nothing crude, so I went with one of my favorite styles...vintage nudes. It took weeks of deciphering publishing software before the design was done. Once I put the whole thing together I had to figure out a way to publish it. I researched and decided that self-publishing would probably be the only way I'd ever see her in print, so that's what I did.

Lemme tell ya, what a process that was! Online self-publishers are really tough, especially when you're working with photos that were never meant for a computer. Not to mention, the mess-up from the printing company that cost me a few hundred dollars. Thankfully my credit card company disputed the charge and got my money back. That's when I decided to find a local printer. They helped me so much with the size and print. The overall charm of this book is that it's self-published and simple. Essentially, it's a cookbook for those who would like a simple meal or who are not too savvy in the kitchen.

I did have interest from a literary agent but alas, they declined. It isn't easy finding a publisher but I've heard that even if you get published you still do a lot of the marketing yourself. So, that's just what I've done. I've been fortunate enough to have it carried at a national adult boutique store as well as at a few indie bookstores and local retailers in Denver. I've also been on the radio a few times. I'm up to almost 500 books sold, which is so exciting!

The biggest thing to happen to me since "The Pampered Paramour" was when I was offered my own vintage food and drink column in a vintage magazine out of the UK. I could barely keep myself in my skin! I've been saying I needed a hobby - who knew my hobby would find me! I've been having a lot of fun researching vintage cocktails, vintage dinners, etc. I'm even doing a couple of vintage dining pieces this year. What an amazing hobby!

As for the users of "The Pampered Paramour," well, my friend is one of my biggest fans. She never cooked at home until she got married and had kids. She uses it for everything and said that the steps are easy to follow and the flavors are big...which made my day! That's pretty much what I wanted to accomplish with this cookbook. There's even a recipe in there for a swiss cheese sandwich with tomato and one for a salami sandwich with provolone cheese and a little red wine vinegar. I also have a peppersteak recipe and other "main dishes" that aren't hard, but do take a little more time. At the end of the day, I was really trying to find easy options that would give my husband an idea of what to make or have for dinner without having to make 20 phone calls to me with questions like "What temperature do I need to set the oven on?"

I hope you enjoyed my little story and my website. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to try and answer them. I think the writing of the cookbook is the easiest part...it's the marketing and constant self-criticism that is the biggest challenge! :)

By the way, feel free to call me Nina. :)
 
PamperedParamour said:
First, I have to tell you, I love your sense of humor! :) So, now that I have a few minutes I can tell you a bit more about my cookbook experience. First, I'm not a chef...just a girl who had the cooking responsibilities fall to me in our household of two. My husband is awesome, but definitely isn't the first to take the cooking reigns. So, it was either me or we starve (or go broke eating out). :) I enjoy cooking, but after so many near disasters in the kitchen, I stick to what I know...mom's cooking. The idea for "The Pampered Paramour" came to my husband one night when I was going on and on about how I should write a cookbook of super simple recipes and market it to women for their husbands. My husband (Dennis) was the one that mentioned the nudes. What a genius! I wanted to keep it classy, nothing crude, so I went with one of my favorite styles...vintage nudes. It took weeks of deciphering publishing software before the design was done. Once I put the whole thing together I had to figure out a way to publish it. I researched and decided that self-publishing would probably be the only way I'd ever see her in print, so that's what I did.

Lemme tell ya, what a process that was! Online self-publishers are really tough, especially when you're working with photos that were never meant for a computer. Not to mention, the mess-up from the printing company that cost me a few hundred dollars. Thankfully my credit card company disputed the charge and got my money back. That's when I decided to find a local printer. They helped me so much with the size and print. The overall charm of this book is that it's self-published and simple. Essentially, it's a cookbook for those who would like a simple meal or who are not too savvy in the kitchen.

I did have interest from a literary agent but alas, they declined. It isn't easy finding a publisher but I've heard that even if you get published you still do a lot of the marketing yourself. So, that's just what I've done. I've been fortunate enough to have it carried at a national adult boutique store as well as at a few indie bookstores and local retailers in Denver. I've also been on the radio a few times. I'm up to almost 500 books sold, which is so exciting!

The biggest thing to happen to me since "The Pampered Paramour" was when I was offered my own vintage food and drink column in a vintage magazine out of the UK. I could barely keep myself in my skin! I've been saying I needed a hobby - who knew my hobby would find me! I've been having a lot of fun researching vintage cocktails, vintage dinners, etc. I'm even doing a couple of vintage dining pieces this year. What an amazing hobby!

As for the users of "The Pampered Paramour," well, my friend is one of my biggest fans. She never cooked at home until she got married and had kids. She uses it for everything and said that the steps are easy to follow and the flavors are big...which made my day! That's pretty much what I wanted to accomplish with this cookbook. There's even a recipe in there for a swiss cheese sandwich with tomato and one for a salami sandwich with provolone cheese and a little red wine vinegar. I also have a peppersteak recipe and other "main dishes" that aren't hard, but do take a little more time. At the end of the day, I was really trying to find easy options that would give my husband an idea of what to make or have for dinner without having to make 20 phone calls to me with questions like "What temperature do I need to set the oven on?"

I hope you enjoyed my little story and my website. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to try and answer them. I think the writing of the cookbook is the easiest part...it's the marketing and constant self-criticism that is the biggest challenge! :)

By the way, feel free to call me Nina. :)
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Nina,

What a nifty and FANTASTIC book! It appeals to me on ALL levels- I plan to order it... Thanks SO MUCH for sharing! smiles- Kevin ("chubbyalaskagriz" from Spice Place)

ALL: Nina's l'il cookbook is really fun & unique. Totally tasteful and creative- Check it out! :)
 
Hi Nina!

I just order my copy of your tantalizing-looking book: "The Pampered Paramour" from Amazon- I can hardly wait 'til it arrives! winks- k.
 
Cook Chatty Cathy said:
Hey Kevin I got my copy of "Glorious American Food" today and it is super, thanks again for the tip!
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Sure Cath! It's a slightly-older book, from the 80's... so I hope u got a good copy and hope u enjoy!

I just love the photos. And I think my fav pic in the book is the one with the parrot holding the spoon and eating from it!
 
chubbyalaskagriz said:
Hi Nina!

I just order my copy of your tantalizing-looking book: "The Pampered Paramour" from Amazon- I can hardly wait 'til it arrives! winks- k.
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Hi Nina!

Your whimsical l'il cookbook "The Pampered Paramour" arrived and I love it! What an adorable petite volume to "inspire" almost any red-blooded American male to open it up, "read" thru it and high-tail it into the kitchen to get some vittles rustled-up! The recipes for everything from appetizers & entrees to breakfast & desserts are perfect for guys w/out a ton of experience to prepare- simple instructions, yet they sound tasty & satisfying. In fact- I'm droolin' for me some "Ricotta & Pasta" or "Buffalo Meatloaf" right now! And of course the vintage nudes offer a bit of risque naughtiness of the exact kind men tend to go for! The many antique prints are just seductive enough- yet tasetful, lovely and indeed artful- what a lovely, creative little idea. Unlike any cookbook I've ever seen before- I'm glad I got it- Thank you for sharing!
 
chubbyalaskagriz said:
And of course the vintage nudes offer a bit of risque naughtiness of the exact kind men tend to go for! The many antique prints are just seductive enough- yet tasetful, lovely and indeed artful- what a lovely, creative little idea.
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Does that mean "Nekkid Wemin Kevin".
 
Oh my my! Thank you SO much for such an amazing review, Kev! Words simply can't express how grateful I am and, not to mention, I'm SO very glad you like her! I'm workin' on volume 2...as soon as I have more time...so I'll keep you all posted on the progress. :) Many many many thanks again!
 
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