Cookbook Author Interview: Carole Cancler: Cookbooks Have Done Well And Sales Show Little Signs Of Abating
Is this your first cookbook? Yes. Well, The Home Preserving Bible is the first book I’ve written that was actually
December 4, 2012
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Cookbook Author Interview: Kent Whitaker: I Love A Beautiful Culinary Book Filled With Stories, Back Story And Tempting Pictures
Is this your first cookbook? Nope, I’m currently working on the West Virginia Hometown Cookbook. This will be the seventh
November 20, 2012
Cookbook Author Interview: Patricia Gambarelli: Do You Have A Passion For Cooking And Can Add More Than A Recipe To The Printed Page?
What is the name of your cookbook? The Four Seasons of Gourmet Entertaining With the World at Your Table Is
November 6, 2012
Cookbook Author Series: Beverly Noble: Think About The Marketing Before You Start, And Develop A Plan
As a member of the Cookbook Writers Group on LinkedIn I enjoy connecting with cookbook authors around the world who
October 11, 2012
Cookbook Author Interview: Peggy Korody: Do good research before using POD (print on demand) publishing
Because I’m a RD (registered dietitian) I have the opportunity to network with other RD’s who have written cookbooks. RD’s
September 27, 2012
Cookbook Writing Teleclass: Essential Ingredients for Success
Have you ever heard that still, small voice inside whisper: “You ought to write a cookbook”? Has anyone ever told
September 4, 2012
The Return of Routine
“And so, once upon a time, Fred Rogers took off his jacket and put on a sweater his mother had
August 27, 2012
Limit Time to Make Time
At the beginning of July we took a trip to the beach. We live in a land-locked part of Kentucky
July 18, 2012
Local Food The CSA Way
Last November our family bought a share in a CSA from Napoleon Ridge Farm in Napoleon, KY. Napoleon is one
July 3, 2012
Cookbook Author Interview: Gita Patel: I Take Every Opportunity That Comes My Way To Promote My Book
What is the name of your cookbook? Blending Science with Spices: Tasty Recipes & Nutrition Tips for Healthy Living (Indian,
April 19, 2012
Cookbook Author Interview: Bonnie R. Giller: It Takes Time But You Will Be Very Proud Once You Have Finished The Book
Bonnie is a fellow RD and has just self-published this beautiful cookbook about Passover. She was kind enough to take
March 28, 2012
Cookbook Author Interview: June Hersh: That’s What It’s All About; Finding the Fun In Your Passion
In February I (Maggie) attended a fun and informative Cookbook Conference in New York City. June Hersh participated on a
March 7, 2012
Cookbook Author Interview: Lynne Curry: Prepare To Dedicate Yourself To This One Project
One of the best things about social media are the people you can interact with who have similar interests. I
February 29, 2012
Kentucky Maple Syrup
Our back yard is home to three maple trees of varying sizes. Two towering silver maples bump up the ground
February 15, 2012
Who Is Your Audience?
So here I am at Holly Hill Inn speaking to over 30 guests who attended a Kentucky Fresh Cookbook luncheon. Here’s the best
February 8, 2012
Cookbook Author Interview: Part #2 with Jeanne Sauvage: Write Down Everything!
Back in March 2011 I interviewed Jeanne about her cookbook contract with Chronicle for The Art of Gluten-Free Holiday Baking. Since
February 1, 2012
Readers Ask: How Long Did It To Write Your Cookbook?
How long did it take for you to write your cookbook manuscript? From idea (February 2008) to printed book (April
January 25, 2012
Cookbook Author Interview: Sharon Palmer: People Like to Hold Cookbooks in Their Hands
As a Registered Dietitian I am fortunate to be in daily contact with other RD’s around the country. These ladies
January 18, 2012
Cookbook Author Interview: Jaclyn Douma: You Are The Only One That Can Devote The Time Into The Full Success Of Your Book
Over the past few months I have enjoyed interviewing a variety of cookbook authors. Today I introduce Jaclyn Douma. What
January 4, 2012
5 Mistakes of Aspiring Cookbook Authors
I recently talked on the phone with an aspiring cookbook author who reserved one of the spots in my upcoming
December 28, 2011
175 Simple Wintertime Pleasures
This week is my favorite week of the year. It’s officially winter, the Christmas season is in full swing, the kids are
December 27, 2011
Want To Write A Cookbook: Wonder Where To Start?
If you have the dream of writing a cookbook but wonder where to start, how to find a publisher, whether
December 19, 2011
Down Time?
The weather here in Kentucky has been sort of warmer over the past few days. This morning we even had
December 14, 2011
Goodbye Dish Pan Hands
It’s safe to say that because I spend a lot of time in my kitchen, I also spend a lot
December 7, 2011
Cookbook Author Interview: Karen Ansel: Teaming Up With Someone Who Has a Different Skill Set Can Double Your Chances of Success
What is the name of your book, and who published it? When was it published? I have two books, one
November 30, 2011
25 Random Acts of (mostly food) Kindness
Happy post-Thanksgiving to everyone! Here are some ideas to share food and kindness this holiday season. 1. Let someone
November 23, 2011
Cookbook Author Interview: Jill Nussinow: The Veggie Queen™
What is the name of your book, and who published it? When was it published? My latest book is The
November 16, 2011
Cookbook Author Interview: Joe Carlin: Hang Around With Smart People Who Write About Food
Do you have any experience writing other books, or is this your first? Cocktails: A Global History will be my
November 9, 2011
Cookbook Author Series: Sandy Nissenberg: If There’s A Hook Out There You Want To Explore, Go For It!
I am pleased to introduce Sandy Nissenberg, M.S, R.D, Editorial Director for Cooking Magazines at Publications International, Ltd. Sandy is fellow
November 2, 2011
Cookbook Camp Is Underway!
Yesterday we (me and enrolled Cookbook Campers) completed our second session of our 5-part Cookbook Camp. During the session I
October 26, 2011
3 Ways to Build Your Cookbook Platform
So here I am, back in September, at a book event. Yes, a public speaking event about seasonal cooking and
October 13, 2011
Upcoming Cookbook Camp
If writing a cookbook is a dream of yours, and if you think all the time about the excitement of writing
September 23, 2011
Do You Want To Write A Cookbook?
Have you ever heard that still, small voice inside whisper, “You ought to write a cookbook”? If you pay attention to
September 6, 2011
Cookbook Author Interview: Amelia Saltsman – Cookbooks Need Universal Message
Earlier this year I participated in a conference call sponsored by IACP. The guest speaker was Michael Ruhlman and
June 10, 2011
Cookbook Author Interview: Jeanne Sauvage – A terrific way to get a sense of the process is to write a cookbook proposal.
Over the past nine months I (Maggie) have come to grips with a new reality – cookbooks are my passion.
March 8, 2011
Do You Want To Write A Cookbook?
Have you ever heard that still, small voice inside whisper, “You ought to write a cookbook”? If you pay attention
March 3, 2011
We Almost Have A Cookbook
The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook files were sent to the printer today. Said files are now in the hands of capable professionals (in
February 25, 2011
What We Ate Last Week Resurrected
I just sat down to a lunch of leftover Hoppin’ John (from Monday evening) and stared to think about how
January 26, 2011
GreenCat Wisdom
In mid-December my youngest son volunteered to bring home a classroom pet during the Christmas break. On the Tuesday before
January 23, 2011
4 Ways A GreenApron Starts Her Year
This blog post has been brewing for several days as I ponder my first blog post of the new year.
January 1, 2011