Cookbook

It’s probably high time to spill the reason behind the “too busy to spend much time blog-hopping” thing of late: Joni and I were contacted by Fair Winds Press to write a cookbook together.

We (along with some amazing testers, which we might need more of eventually, but that’s for another post) are hard at work in order for the manuscript to be done by May 2009, and for the book to be tentatively released early in 2010.

These are definitely crazy & exciting times, and saying that we are grateful for the opportunity and for your support doesn’t even begin to cover it.

If you want to keep track of what’s to come, you can check out the group that was set up on flickr.

Woo!

91 Comments »

  1. Sanja said,

    December 7, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    Ooo, that is AWESOME!! Congratulations! The pictures in the Flickr pool look delicious…

    Reply

  2. Rosa said,

    December 7, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    Wow, congrats! What a great opportunity!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

  3. Vegetation said,

    December 8, 2008 at 12:14 am

    Woo Hoo! Congratulations and I can’t wait!

    Reply

  4. Becka said,

    December 8, 2008 at 12:46 am

    Yay, how exciting! I can’t wait to see all the exciting recipes!

    Reply

  5. TadMack said,

    December 8, 2008 at 2:49 am

    Celine! Congratulations!! You know we have to buy at least two copies. Thanks for all of the inspiring stuff you post here, and for making the world better for vegans and people just trying to get healthier food inside of them. How cool.

    Reply

  6. shellyfish said,

    December 8, 2008 at 3:07 am

    Et voila! Ze grande nouvelle ! Je suis tellement fière de pouvoir participer à un tel projet – surtout avec ma favourite francophone!!

    Reply

  7. chouettes crêpes said,

    December 8, 2008 at 3:33 am

    congrats, lady! that’s really awesome!

    Reply

  8. monmicna said,

    December 8, 2008 at 3:44 am

    Pour la réalisation de ce chouette projet, nous t’accompagnons par nos pensées et nos encouragements. Si c’est possible, nous sommes encore plus fiers de toi. M+M

    Reply

  9. Virginia said,

    December 8, 2008 at 4:16 am

    awesome! can’t wait!!!

    Reply

  10. lisa (show me vegan) said,

    December 8, 2008 at 4:26 am

    Woo for sure! That’s exciting news!!

    Reply

  11. marie said,

    December 8, 2008 at 4:29 am

    congratulations on your well-earned success!

    Reply

  12. mihl said,

    December 8, 2008 at 5:21 am

    I am so glad that I can be a tester for you again!

    Reply

  13. Jes said,

    December 8, 2008 at 5:35 am

    That’s so exciting! I can’t wait till it comes out (and when you need more testers please oh please let me know!)

    Reply

  14. VeggieGirl said,

    December 8, 2008 at 5:38 am

    AMAZING, MY FRIEND!!!!!!! :-D

    By the way, I hope you’re doing well – we haven’t chatted in a while…

    Reply

  15. Shelby said,

    December 8, 2008 at 5:38 am

    Ohhh, so this is why I keep seeing delicious pictures and no recipes! How will I ever wait that long Celine?!

    Reply

  16. Ricki said,

    December 8, 2008 at 5:42 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! (We kinda guessed–) :)

    I can’t wait to see what you both come up with–I’m always in awe of your recipes, and love Joni’s in her other book! Yay!!

    And if you need any more testers, please, please, pretty please–??!!

    Reply

  17. Ashley said,

    December 8, 2008 at 5:56 am

    Yay! :-)

    Reply

  18. Deb Schiff said,

    December 8, 2008 at 6:50 am

    It’s about freakin’ time! How long have I been saying that you should have a cookbook? Well, a LONG time. ;D

    Congrats! Good for you!

    Reply

  19. Deb Schiff said,

    December 8, 2008 at 6:50 am

    Oh, and the link to Joni’s site is broken or Joni’s site is offline.

    Reply

  20. Eve Love said,

    December 8, 2008 at 6:53 am

    send you recipes my way if you need more tester… ce livre sera super!

    Reply

  21. Tami said,

    December 8, 2008 at 7:03 am

    Congratulations! What an awesome project! I just scoped out the flikr group and it all looks delicious!

    This is so exciting!

    Reply

  22. B36Kitchen said,

    December 8, 2008 at 7:14 am

    How exciting!! Congrats. 500 recipes!

    Reply

  23. Gina said,

    December 8, 2008 at 7:20 am

    That’s a lot of recipes!!! Have fun, and I can’t wait for the book!

    Reply

  24. Veggie Wedgie said,

    December 8, 2008 at 7:20 am

    Well Done! Congratulations!

    Reply

  25. Amanda said,

    December 8, 2008 at 7:30 am

    I am so excited! I can’t wait till it comes out. Anything that you do is bound to be fantastic…

    Reply

  26. allularpunk said,

    December 8, 2008 at 8:10 am

    yay! i already knew about this from somewhere, but CONGRATULATIONS! i can’t wait to get this book, i’m sure it’s going to be just wonderful.

    Reply

  27. erin said,

    December 8, 2008 at 8:36 am

    Congratulations! I follow both of your blogs daily and absolutely cannot wait for the book. I hope the process is fun and rewarding, you both totally deserve it.

    Reply

  28. Becks~not a rabbit said,

    December 8, 2008 at 8:44 am

    Woo hoo! Congratulations! Can’t wait!

    Reply

  29. Amey said,

    December 8, 2008 at 8:55 am

    Hey Celine,
    That’s awesome! How cool to be approached by a publisher. You must be feeling quite snazzy indeed! You both have such great blogs… how fun to do something like this together. Let me know if you do need testers, I’d be psyched to bake up a storm on your behalf. Good luck!
    :) Amey

    Reply

  30. Amber said,

    December 8, 2008 at 9:17 am

    Fantastically fitting! Congratulations! I would recommend putting nutritional information for your recipes in the book.

    Reply

  31. Amy said,

    December 8, 2008 at 9:30 am

    you’ve made me resort to sleeping in my kitchen, timer in hand, potholders for pillows, and surrounded by treats… it’s a good life really.

    Reply

  32. Cassie said,

    December 8, 2008 at 9:58 am

    How wonderful, Celine! Best wishes to both you and Joni! Looking forward to the book. :)

    Reply

  33. eliane said,

    December 8, 2008 at 10:09 am

    congratulations! I started baking because I simply couldn’t resist your recipes, so I’m sure it’ll be an amazing book.

    Reply

  34. vegan_noodle said,

    December 8, 2008 at 10:13 am

    I am so excited for you Celine!! And I can’t wait till it comes out!

    Reply

  35. Kiersten said,

    December 8, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    How exciting. Congratulations! I can’t wait for the final product.

    Reply

  36. kickpleat said,

    December 8, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    amazing!! such good news. i can’t wait to see the book :)

    Reply

  37. Joanna said,

    December 8, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    celine, i had a feeling you were writing a book!!! i could just sense it. nothing gets past me hehe i can’t wait to see it- i would definitely be a tester if you need more!

    Reply

  38. Julie said,

    December 8, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    Holy hannah that’s exciting! Congratulations. Yay!!!

    Reply

  39. Mandee said,

    December 8, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    That is fantastic news, I spent yest’day browsing your flickr collection, you may beautiful food and take amazing photos!

    Reply

  40. bazu said,

    December 8, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    you rock! but you already knew that… right?

    Reply

  41. Courtney said,

    December 8, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    Wow–Congrats! That is SO exciting, and you know I will be buying anything you write :o) If you need any more testers, please let me know!

    Courtney

    Reply

  42. Melisser said,

    December 8, 2008 at 4:26 pm

    Congrats! You know I’m proud. xo!

    Reply

  43. culinarycory said,

    December 8, 2008 at 5:45 pm

    Congrats on the cookbook! I look forward hearing more about the process.

    Reply

  44. Jodye said,

    December 8, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    That is so exciting, I cannot wait for the day it comes out! Congratulations!

    Reply

  45. River (Wing-It Vegan) said,

    December 8, 2008 at 7:57 pm

    Congratulations, Celine!! It was about time you wrote a cookbook! YAY!!

    Reply

  46. erinbee. said,

    December 8, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    oh sweet jesus. i need those recipes.

    now.
    now.
    now.

    please?

    Reply

  47. Celine said,

    December 8, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    thanks for the kind words, guys! I’ll let you know soon about the testing bit.

    Reply

  48. Nick said,

    December 8, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    That is so cool Celine, congratulations. I’m pea green jealous but I can’t wait for the release. Pre-orders?

    Reply

  49. sher said,

    December 8, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    How exciting! If you need more testers, please let me know. I would love to help you out.

    Reply

  50. Anni said,

    December 8, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    Congratulations Celine, I’m so happy for you! 500 recipes, that’s a handful – no wonder the project is keeping you busy!

    Reply

  51. Y said,

    December 9, 2008 at 12:55 am

    Hooray! Congrats! Can’t wait to see it in print! :)

    Reply

  52. Philippa O said,

    December 9, 2008 at 2:52 am

    do you need any more testers????? how about testers in australia??? i would love to help you out and make some delicious things. i’ve made a few things now from your blog and they always please a crowd here in melbourne!

    Reply

  53. Celine said,

    December 9, 2008 at 3:13 am

    thanks Nick, Sher, Anni, Y, and Philippa. Pre-orders, ha. not yet. I will keep you posted on this when things start moving, cross my heart.
    and I will also be sure to let you know about testing at a later time, Philippa and Sher. thank you for offering to help!

    Reply

  54. Sal said,

    December 9, 2008 at 5:17 am

    Congratulations, that’s awesome!! Can’t wait for the book!

    Reply

  55. Milvialovesyou said,

    December 9, 2008 at 5:22 am

    I’m very very happy for you! :)

    Reply

  56. Kelly said,

    December 9, 2008 at 7:05 am

    That is fantastic, though not surprising. When you made that comment I was wondering to myself, but didn’t want to ask incase I was wrong as I would have been disapointed. You so deserve it. You have such a unique voice and such delicious, inspiring recipes. I have no doubt your cookbook will go on to be a huge success like Veganomicon and Dreena’s books.

    I know you mention you will let us know in future post, but like Philippa and Sher I would LOVE to be a tester. That is if you don’t mind an Omni who has a soft spot for vegan yummies.

    Reply

  57. Bianca- Vegan Crunk said,

    December 9, 2008 at 9:09 am

    Oh how exciting!!! I’ve always wished you’d put together a cookbook with all your amazing recipes! Thank goddess it’s finally happening. I’m so gonna scoop up a copy as soon as it’s ready and available in Memphis.

    Reply

  58. cakespy said,

    December 9, 2008 at 9:43 am

    You’re so inspiring Celine–I am so excited for you!

    Reply

  59. BitterSweet said,

    December 9, 2008 at 11:43 am

    Man, you are on a roll, Celine! Congratulations, I can’t wait to hear more about both books.

    Reply

  60. Tina said,

    December 9, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    That’s amazing! Congrats! Beautiful photos!

    Reply

  61. Rinalia said,

    December 9, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    Yay, Celine, that is so very awesome!!! I am very happy and excited for you. I’m so excited for the cookbook!

    Reply

  62. Heikki said,

    December 9, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    Congrats Celine! Can’t wait to see the book!

    Reply

  63. Gretchen said,

    December 9, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    Fantastic news. Congratulations!

    Reply

  64. Vivacious Vegan said,

    December 9, 2008 at 11:45 pm

    Congratulations! What wonderful news. I’m so excited for you.

    Reply

  65. vegancowgirl said,

    December 10, 2008 at 12:20 am

    Congrats for you! You totally deserve this opportunity!!! Wonderful wonderful wonderful.

    Reply

  66. Nosheteria said,

    December 10, 2008 at 6:20 am

    What exciting news! Now the work begins, but I’m sure you are up for the task. Congratulations!

    Reply

  67. CultWifeNumeroUno said,

    December 10, 2008 at 12:09 pm

    Awesome – congrats!! I am loving the flickr group.

    Reply

  68. Marni said,

    December 10, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    How exciting! Congratulations. That’s truly awesome news. :)

    Reply

  69. Christina Whiskhands said,

    December 10, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    Sickie! Somehow I have no doubt you’ll wind up with heaps of incredible recipes, whittle it down to 500, then start on the next…

    (Please note how I used proper “Congrats on your book deal” format, also known as: “Exclamation! hopeful statement of congratulations.”)

    Reply

  70. Leng said,

    December 10, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    great site! I love the photos

    Reply

  71. Jackie said,

    December 11, 2008 at 7:07 am

    Congratulations! I’m off to check out the flickr group…

    Reply

  72. Diann said,

    December 11, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    This is so great – I absolutely can’t wait!

    Reply

  73. tofufreak said,

    December 11, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    wohohoho! wahahaha! weeheehee!!

    okay. so this is like officially the most awesomest happy news i have heard all day! :D

    hooray!! i’m super excited!

    p.s. if you ever need any more testers, i’d love to help :)

    Reply

  74. Kristen (sugar-skull.com) said,

    December 12, 2008 at 5:00 pm

    that is so awesome! i love your recipes!

    Reply

  75. Decisions, Decisions… « Musings From The Fishbowl said,

    December 13, 2008 at 7:02 am

    [...] Luckily, I have a friend. Her name is Celine. She’s working on a cookbook. [...]

  76. Elina said,

    December 14, 2008 at 12:13 am

    Wow, congratulations. I’m looking forward to buy your book!

    Reply

  77. Kala said,

    December 14, 2008 at 12:32 pm

    Congratulations!!!

    Reply

  78. Inga said,

    December 14, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    Wow, this is so cool!!! Congratulations!

    Reply

  79. Sophie said,

    December 14, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Congratulations :), I am so happy for you!

    Reply

  80. Alice said,

    December 15, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    How great! Can’t wait to see the book…

    Congratulations!

    Reply

  81. Sharon said,

    December 19, 2008 at 6:47 am

    FELICITATIONS!!!! QUELLE BONNE NOUVELLE! :-D

    Reply

  82. Leah said,

    December 23, 2008 at 9:40 am

    Congratulations! Once you start adding testers – sign me up!

    Reply

  83. vegan.eating said,

    January 1, 2009 at 6:27 am

    i’m already testing for another book, but will be done in feb 09. if you need another tester, please contact me!

    i’m a big admirer of your recipes.

    Reply

  84. Megan said,

    January 5, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Hurray, that’s so exciting! :D

    Reply

  85. Testing Round-Up! « seitan is my motor said,

    January 7, 2009 at 8:26 am

    [...] some months now I’ve been testing recipes for the talented Celine and Joni. There upcoming book will be full of delicious and innovative recipes, which are easy and [...]

  86. jane said,

    January 11, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    I just saw your blog for the first time today and it’s awesome- the pictures are beautiful and what great recipes!
    I was wondering what the picture on this entry is of, and where you got the recipe? See, I’m on a quest for a vegan coffee cake- a good one. And this one looks good :)

    Reply

  87. Celine said,

    January 11, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    hi Jane, the picture up there is not of a coffee cake, but of a shortbread instead. and now I’m craving coffee cake!

    Reply

  88. testing testing « love like a vegan said,

    January 13, 2009 at 11:18 am

    [...] months I have been enjoying a great honour of being a tester for Celine and Joni’s upcoming cookbook.  The recipes are outstanding and once this book is released you will definitely want a copy in [...]

  89. snooky doodle said,

    January 18, 2009 at 8:15 am

    yummy these look deliciously dangerous

    Reply

  90. Mae Bird said,

    August 5, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    oh-my-goodness! thats amazing… what a dream (its been a dream of mine to work on a cookbook!)!
    I’ll look forward to it.
    I’m a little (or a lot) late to the bandwagon, but congrats to you!

    Reply

    Celine Reply:

    you’re too kind! I hope you get to write one soon, too.

    Reply

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