I had every intention of writing a 'real' blog update, but somehow this week got away from me. I'm blaming it on spring fever as we've had incredible weather, but in truth, it's been a little of everything, just like this post. Let's get to it!
First up, the first real life store sighting of American Vegan Kitchen is here in this photo that was kindly sent to me by Christine. Christine has the bookstore, Malaprops, in Asheville, North Carolina. If you happen to be in that area, stop in and say hi. Christine is a vegan and is sure to have a great selection of books. I've heard wonderful things about the area, so this is just one more reason for me to try to find an excuse to visit. Thanks, Christine, and thanks to all of you for your interest, comments, emails and reviews about the book.
Second, the winner of Tofu Cookery is Miss V, number 42! Please email me your mailing address, and I'll get this fantastic book in the mail to you. My address is on the About page. I highly recommend making those Chinese Sweet and Sour Balls pronto. Thank you to the Book Publishing Company for sending the book for the review and contest.
Third, the local paper had an article about American Vegan Kitchen! If you'd like to read it, you can do so here. Thanks, Carl!
Fourth, I'm backlogged on a few reviews but I hope to get to them soon. Like when it rains. One of them will have a contest, so please check back.
And, just so it's not a foodless post, here's one of my favorite stir frys: baby bok choy and seitan over noodles. Yum!
Have a wonderful weekend!
P.S. : Blogger seems to be messing with my spacing. It's not letting me keep paragraph breaks. For example, in this post after "Let's get to it", there should be a break. Same thing with "..please check back." Any help to correct this would be hugely appreciated!
8 comments:
I don't think I will *ever* win a blog contest in my life, lol.
Congrats on the cookbook store sighting AND the article! What a thrill--that is so exciting :-)
Courtney
Blogger is obnoxious. After about a month of pulling my hair out over spacing and font size, I switched to MarsEdit. I think it was $25 for a 1 year license. I write everything in html (a few very basic things are not hard to learn) and MarsEdit magically imports my posts to my blog. I'll admit my husband set it up for me, but it didn't take long and it's saved me hours of reformatting and frustration.
The other program I tried is ecto. It's a little more user friendly, but it did occasionally have kinks. Not as bad as blogger, though.
Congratulations on your signing! That is so exciting. Ashville sounds cool.
I can try to help with your spacing issues! Might be something I can fix in the code :)
Hi Tami,
MarsEdit is just for Macs, unfortunately, but there may be similar bare bones html programs that will work for your situation. You're not the only one frustrated with blogger!
Courtney, I'm there with you in not winning things. But we must be lucky in lots of other ways, right?
Mary, yes it is obnoxious! I wish that program would work because it looks super nifty.
Eve, I'm going to email you! Thanks so much for the offer. I'm tearing my hair out here.
I'm guessing you got blogger sorted because the spacing is fine now.
HUGE congrats on the fist book sighting and the article. Very Cool.
:)
Malaprops is a totally awesome bookstore. It's such a pleasure to shop in a bookstore that is owned by real people, with an interesting selection and knowledgeable staff. And Tami, you must visit Asheville!
John, when I make it to Asheville, my first stop will be your place, then to the bookstore!
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