Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Book Release and Party

The long anticipated arrival of From a Writer's Kitchen in book form was realized yesterday.  Though not quite as well attended as any of the Harry Potter book debuts, it was still quite a momentous occasion.



It's nice to hold the book and browse through it while sipping a cup of coffee with my feet up.



What, you are wondering, does a just-published-in-print food blogger serve at a celebratory dinner?


Why Thai take out, of course!  We feasted on pad Thai, pad see ewe and som tum (spicy green papaya salad and a favorite of the author's).


I'm pleased to say that the first printing has sold out!
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28 comments:

  1. podsoJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Hey! You did it! It looks very nice! Many happy hours of remembering all you wrote and photographed (and cooked!) It will be a treasure for years to come. I'm about to do my third--this past year.

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  2. fancy pantalonsJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Oh, wow, how cool! AND Thai food to boot? So jealous!! xoxoox Love you!!

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  3. SusanJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    That is just wonderful!!!!

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  4. RitaJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Congratulations! That must be such a thrill to hold your own publication. A few years ago I wrote a family recipe book to give to my family and close friend. It is a lot of work.Hope you share those recipes with us.

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  5. Carol at SerendipityJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Bonnie,

    I did this earlier. I am planning another one. Did you autograph that first edition?

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  6. Southern LadyJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I want one!!! Carla

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  7. LindsayJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Congratulations! I'd love to do something like that -- all my favourite recipes in one place!

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  8. BeverlyJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Congratulations! I am going to do that one of these days.

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  9. Tanna at The Brick Street BungalowJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I LOVE IT! And, somehow it is just too appropriate, in an amusing kind of way, to have Tai take-out to celebrate! I have always guessed we would have great fun together, Bonnie; now, I'm convinced! Your book looks wonderful. Did the author sign it?

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  10. Betsy from TennesseeJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Congratulations, Bonnie... That is FABULOUS.. I'm proud of you...

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  11. katerinaJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Congratulations Bonnie. I wish to you many more copies to be sold.

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  12. GLENDA CHILDERSJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Bonnie,
    Did you publish your blog . . . I have been really wanting to do that. If so, any tips?

    Is your books available? your Thai food? :)

    I love your blog.

    fondly,
    Glenda

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  13. GinnyJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    It does look beautifully done!!! This is one of those books you can order and make up of your blog posts??

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  14. BryanJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Cngratulations! I am excited for you! And what else would you serve?

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  15. CarolynJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    That would be so nice to have!

    Enjoy!

    Carolyn

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  16. CathyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Don't you love it!!!! I just couldn't get over seeing my blog in print. Now you are a published author.

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  17. MonetJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Congratulations my friend! I would love to have a copy of that book and a big cup of tea besides me right now! And seeing your bowls/plates of Thai food is making my stomach grumble. Thank you for sharing with me. Many blessings and lots of love as the week continues to unfold!

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  18. MelonieJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Congratulations!

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  19. The Words CrafterJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    WooHoo!!!! Congratulations!!! *clapping hands and grinning like a loon*

    Good for you and I love the look of it :)

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  20. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Congratulations! How wonderful!

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  21. KrisJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Nice!!!! Hey...my guest room is fluffed and ready for you...Come on over!!!!!

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  22. D.B.January 19, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I am so impressed yet not surprised. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

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  23. FOODESSAJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Bonnie...I love your style. Take out is the perfect celebration for all the work that went into the content of your culinary book! How exciting!!!
    Hopefully, I'll get around to making one myself too one day ;o)

    Have a great day,
    Claudia

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  24. Simple Southern HappinessJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Oh my GOODNESS! you must be on cloud 9! Move over Julia, you are on your way.

    You need to celebrate in high style. I hope you have a awesome success!

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  25. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Very cool! Congratulations on being published ;)

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  26. WhatKarenSeesJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Congratulations! What a wonderful thing to do. And now your cooking artistry will go down in history!!! And the first edition already sold out...how impressive. (chuckle)

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  27. scrambledhenfruitJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Congratulations! I know it's filled with deliciousness!

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  28. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Wow! How exciting for you! You must be very proud of yourself, it's a wonderful accomplishment! Cheers to many more reprints!

    Mary

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