November 6, 2006
Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen
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As those of you who subscribe to the C&Z newsletter already know, my upcoming cookbook is now available for pre-order
It feels quite peculiar to see it there, as does each step that leads to the book's release* and makes it more real: I have seen the production schedule, I have gone over the first-pass pages laid out as the final book will be, I will soon receive blads and galleys, and meanwhile I dream about the book one way or another almost every night. Sometimes I dream I am leafing through it and feeling pretty pleased, sometimes I dream I am leafing through it and finding horrifying goof-ups, and just last night I dreamt I was suddenly realizing that the book was 100% British recipes -- don't ask.
If you'd like to read more about the bookwriting process, check these past entries:
- Part I: The Book Deal
- Part II: The Recipes
- Part III: Recipe Testing
- Part IV: Food Photography
- Part V: Done!
- Part VI: What Happens Next?
* The book is scheduled for publication on May 15, 2007 both in North America and the UK.
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As a side note, yesterday's New York Times T:Style Magazine included an article (free registration required) I wrote on Guy Savoy and two potato recipes -- one for his purée de pommes de terre à la truffe and one for his pommes dauphines. It was great speaking with Mr. Savoy and having the recipes demonstrated to me in the rue Troyon kitchen as I took frantic notes in my faithful Moleskine, and I hope you'll enjoy the piece.
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Permalink | Posted by clotilde in Bookwriting - Cookbooks
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by lientje on November 6, 2006 1:34 PMI hope it is a commercial succes, but most of all, that it is a source of inspiration for others following your splendid example!
Read the NYT article. Excellent. Plan to try both recipes. Good luck with the book. Can not wait to have mine in hand.
Posted by nick mercury on November 6, 2006 1:58 PMDear Clotilde, I'm very happy for you! this is a dream coming true!
Posted by Saffron on November 6, 2006 1:58 PMCongratulations!!!!I'll book...your book!
Brava, Clotilde!
And what a gorgeous picture, too. I read the article last night, out loud to my husband. We celebrate your success.
Posted by Adele on November 6, 2006 2:16 PMToutes mes félicitations ! je suis impatiente de l'avoir entre les mains...
Posted by Clea on November 6, 2006 2:50 PMMy amazon.de account says that the extimated delivery date is sometime in June next year. This is way too long for me to wait.
Hopefully the time until then will just fly by.
(And just so you know, it's available for pre-order on amazon.de as well.)
Posted by Anne on November 6, 2006 3:17 PMBonjour Clotilde
Posted by barbara-rose on November 6, 2006 3:43 PMQuel merveilleux parcours, a dream come true!!! Bravo
C'est avec joie que j'ai relu les différents chapitres de ce processus littéraire car je viens tout juste de me lancer dans la rédaction d'1 petit livre de cuisine. Suivi de très près par 1 plus ambitieux sur mes passerelles entre art et cuisine. A vrai dire, je serais heureuse de savoir comment, au tout début, tu as pu t'organiser entre travail(alimentaire) et travail littéraire. Bonne continuation et vivement mai 2007
looks great!
Posted by Gustad Mody on November 6, 2006 4:00 PMOh dear Amazon UK are a bit behind the curve. I'll just have to wait!
Posted by yellerKat on November 6, 2006 4:04 PMI am SO excited to see this, Clotilde! (And as an aside, I can't believe I haven't signed up for your weekly newsletter yet; a bit oblivious of me, am I in the clouds or what?!) So happy for you, toutes mes félicitations!
By the way, I used 2 of your great recipes this weekend, and I'm really pleased with the results: the coconut-chocolate cake turned out wonderfully, just like you said: not too rich, just the right balance of chocolate and coconut... And I made your roasted pork with spiced red cabbage, apples and prunes last night; such a pleasure to see simmering in the pot, and an even greater pleasure to eat! Merci miiles fois !
I can't wait to buy your book and hold it in my hands...
Posted by Alice on November 6, 2006 4:05 PMAll - Thank you for your well wishes!
YellerKat - The UK and Commonwealth rights have been bought by Marion Boyars and their version (with metric measurements) should come out in the UK in mid-May, too.
Alice - So glad to hear those two recipes turned out well for you, thanks for reporting back!
Posted by clotilde on November 6, 2006 4:08 PMI just pre-ordered mine! What a great cover...you look so cute and lovely!
Posted by Veronica on November 6, 2006 4:16 PMClotilde, well done! the cover looks absolutely wonderful and I can wait to browse through it, and admire the great pictures along with the new recipes.
Posted by est on November 6, 2006 4:24 PMCongratulations, Clotilde and wishing a great success with the book!
Posted by Latha on November 6, 2006 4:50 PMThe cover looks so sweet.
And I'd love to bite into one of these strawberry!
- fanny
Posted by fanny on November 6, 2006 5:18 PMCongratulations! I'm very excited for you and to read it myself.
Posted by Jennifer on November 6, 2006 5:31 PMHooray! So happy to see the cover! Derrick and I are so excited to get your book. :-)
Posted by Melissa on November 6, 2006 5:34 PMThe cover looks great! A heartfelt congratulations on your first book! I'll remember to look for it in the bookstore when it's released.
Posted by kayenne on November 6, 2006 5:37 PMYay! It's startling, and wonderful, to see a cover on this. Now, it's real. I can only imagine what you are feeling, but I can imagine that it's nothing you have ever experienced before. I am farther back in that book process -- my manuscript is due in two months! -- so the idea of seeing galleys and having a production schedule is unfathomable. Oh my dear, I'm so happy for you.
Posted by shauna on November 6, 2006 5:54 PMCongrats - how exciting! What a wonderful achievement.
I look forward to getting my copy signed when your book tour stops in San Fran! :)
Posted by cindy m on November 6, 2006 6:05 PMCongratulations Clotilde! As a faithful reader of your blog for a few years now, it has been so enjoyable to watch your success grow! Thanks for your work!
Posted by Michelle, USA on November 6, 2006 7:16 PMWell now dreams (the good ones) do come true...look at you! Congratulations Clotilde. I'll be looking for it here in Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/Chocolate-Zucchini-Adventures-Parisian-Kitchen/dp/0767923839/ref=sr_11_1/702-5622610-1514435
Next May they say - Ha!!!
You're inspiring.
Best wishes,
Posted by nicola on November 6, 2006 8:10 PMNicola
Congratulations on the book and the article! I love the cover and look forward to getting the book. The article was great too!
Posted by Anali on November 6, 2006 8:19 PMCongrats!
Now I'm off to read that article.
Posted by coffeepot on November 6, 2006 9:10 PMBravo Clotilde, félicitations! Je suis impatiente de le lire. Déjà la couverture est très jolie...
Posted by Cécile on November 6, 2006 9:14 PMPS : ton cabas aussi est joli, d'ailleurs est-ce que ça ne viendrait pas de là tes rêves sur la cuisine anglaise ? ;-)
Congratulations on the book and article. Wish you all the best.
Posted by Robyn on November 7, 2006 3:13 AMawesome piece in the Times! Will definitely give it a whirl. And, have I've preordered THE BOOK! But zut alors. it won't be out until May 15.
Posted by Peter on November 7, 2006 4:26 AMI've been reading your blog for some time now, though I don't comment very frequently I couldn't pass by without saying a heartfelt congratulations. I can't wait to get your book and see the wonderful recipes and beautiful pictures!
Congratulations, you deserve much success!
Posted by Louisa on November 7, 2006 5:22 AMCongratulations! Can't wait to see the book...
Posted by vasilisa on November 7, 2006 7:20 AMCongratulations, Clotilde! I'll be keeping my eyes open for the metric UK edition, too!
Posted by Pille on November 7, 2006 8:27 AMCongratulations! That's so exciting! Best of luck with the book! I will definitely be buying it!
Posted by Allison on November 7, 2006 9:00 AMyay! Congratulations Clotilde. I'm really excited not just for you but that all of us who have been such fans of your site and your writing will get a chance to show you how much we support your food writing! Do we really have to wait until 2007 for our own C and Z cookbook? yeeee!
Posted by Sandra on November 7, 2006 11:48 AMCongratulations!
Posted by the chocolate lady (eve) on November 7, 2006 12:36 PMThe Savoy article was far and away the high point of Living Supplement. I will be trying those Pommes Dauphine soon, possibly to celebrate khanike (Chanukah), a feast of lights and things deep-fried.
WOWZA! It looks so YUMMY Clotilde!Just can't wait
Posted by ParisBreakfasts on November 7, 2006 4:58 PMFelicitations :)
Carolg
Congrats! You did it! I've been reading your site for almost three years here in San Francisco. I just pre-ordered it! Bonne Chance!
Posted by Bronwyn on November 7, 2006 5:43 PMPS I've always wanted to ask if you've had the tangines at Trois Chapeau in the Bellville? We saw a great band there too called Fabien Hins. I recommend!
Cheering you on!
Posted by dree andrea on November 7, 2006 6:58 PMThis is inspiring!!!
Congrats & enjoy,
Dree
This so exciting, Clotilde. What a wonderful cover and with you on it, too! I hope you're doing a book tour and will stop in San Francisco.
Posted by Cara on November 7, 2006 7:22 PMYou are so beautiful! Congratulations! I am definitely getting myself a copy... would you autograph my copy ;)
Posted by R on November 7, 2006 7:29 PMGreat potato recipes in the Sunday Times. The potatoes dauphine were a smash hit! What main dishes are the best to serve with potatoes dauphine? white fish, maybe? PS- Congratulations on the book. Can't wait to spill stuff all over it in the kitchen.
Posted by Bill on November 7, 2006 8:14 PMAs a fellow author, I welcome you! Congratulations, getting a book deal is the most wonderful feeling - that people would want to read what you write. I cant get over it even today. Your cover shot is fab by the way.
Felicitations!!
Posted by Jennifer on November 7, 2006 9:58 PMabsolutely exciting! i am not sure where i might be then... could be in the air between the us and uk! or in europe... but i'll keep an eye out for it's appearance! =C)
Posted by may on November 8, 2006 1:09 AMCongrats Clotilde-
Posted by Geneve on November 8, 2006 6:10 AMI can't wait to see it in stores! ;)
Cute cover!
As a published author/illustrator for the last thirty years, and after over 100 books, I still can relate; each new book is like the first; exciting, frightening & filled with hope. Let me add my congrats to you on your book; I look forward to using it in MY small Parisian kitchen here in the 11th!
Posted by Doug on November 8, 2006 9:08 AMDoug
félicitations pour cette belle progression, j'ai lu un article sur toi après t'avoir "découverte" sur flickr & je dois dire que des réussites dans ce genre font plaisir à voir!! et surtout reste aussi jolie ;)
Posted by Vincent on November 8, 2006 1:56 PMcheers,
vincent.
Just wanted you to know that one of Holland's most prominent newspapers, NRC Next, had a column on you and your website this morning. It was very flattering and spoke about your upcoming book. I found your website about a month ago and love it. Much success with it and the book...can't wait to own my own copy! Groetjes uit Den Haag.
Posted by Anneke on November 8, 2006 5:04 PMCongratulations Clothilde ! Ton livre va certainement remporté beaucoup de succès et je ferai partie des personnes qui l'achèteront. Mais y aura-t-il une version française ? Bon courage pour la suite ;)
Posted by Lilo on November 8, 2006 6:57 PMOh goodness, how I can't wait to buy my copy! Congrats to such a wonderful accomplishment!
Posted by Dianka on November 8, 2006 9:24 PMcongrats on the book! i can't to wait to see it here in the bookstore
Posted by eliza on November 8, 2006 11:46 PMHoly Cow!!! How thrilling is this?!
Congratulations et gros bisous!
p.s. the new changes to the blog are fab!
Posted by Alisa on November 9, 2006 8:38 AMohh!! congratulations Clotilde!!!
your books look great!
Posted by Verito on November 9, 2006 8:54 PMHappy cookbook! I enjoy your blog very much. I was a bit disappointed to see that it's available only in paperback on Amazon. I'm in contact with them about either a hard-bound or spiral-bound edition. I use cookbooks so hard, I destroy paperback editions!
Posted by Heather on November 9, 2006 9:38 PMExcellent, way to go! Thank you for sharing your success with us. S~
Posted by Susan on November 10, 2006 1:12 AMany chance the book will make it to Asian book shelves?
Posted by bluespriite on November 10, 2006 1:07 PMMany congratulations! Can't wait to see the book, and hwo I wish I could try the Pommes de Terre à la Truffe.
Posted by Dana on November 10, 2006 3:09 PMYou are truly an inspiration.
Posted by Tamami on November 11, 2006 11:43 PMCongrats! Don't forget the countdown clock. ;)
I hope you still remember me.
Bee
Posted by Rasa Malaysia on November 12, 2006 7:51 AMFélicitations, Clotilde! I remember the excitement so well, and it always seems time CRAWLS until the book is out. I can't wait to read it, it's obvious enough from your blog writing that it will be a pure pleasure.
Laura F.
Posted by Laura F. on November 12, 2006 5:19 PMBravo Clotilde ! Je n'ai pas tout lu (j'ai un peu de mal en anglais...) mais j'ai bien noté la sortie de ton livre !
Posted by Marie-Laure on November 12, 2006 9:05 PMJe vais probablement le commander !
Congratulations! It looks beautiful, Clotilde -- love the bright colors! Can't wait to get it here.
Posted by stef on November 14, 2006 3:56 PMI'm so happy to read this announcement, what an accomplishment! Congratulations - I'll be picking up a copy for sure!
xo
Posted by decor8 Holly on November 21, 2006 3:21 AMHolly
Congrats also on your quote in January's F&W magazine as a "Blogger to Watch"!
Happy New Year,
Liz
Posted by Liz on January 11, 2007 3:36 PMGood luck with the book. Hope it all goes well!!!
Posted by Paula on January 19, 2007 4:54 AMBonjour Clotilde,
Je cherche à commander ton livre pour la librairie gourmande mais je n'arrive pas à trouver le distributeur pour la France ce qui commence à m'énerver un peu.
Posted by Déborah on May 19, 2007 2:27 PMSais tu si on doit commander aussi chez Broadway Books pour la version anglaise en France ou bien si ton futur distributeur de la version française s'en charge.
Merci d'avance ;-)
I love your book. It arrived two weeks ago, I flipped through the pages and already marked lots of recipes to cook.
Posted by Astrid on July 15, 2007 8:50 PMthanks a lot!
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