I have been holding out on you guys.
For months, (yes months!) I've had a secret that I could not share. A REALLY big secret. Kind of the best secret ever. I have been dying to share it with you, and I am so relieved that I finally can. Are you ready? Take a deep breath, in and out. Here we go: I GOT A COOKBOOK DEAL! Squee! I'm freaking out a little... ok a lot!
Wait, that's not even the best part, are you ready for the best part? Here we go: I got a cookbook deal with one of the biggest publishing companies in the world! I'm talking Appetite by Random House. Yes, THAT Random House. The amazing smiley, hugging, and gleeful people (seriously they are so nice) chose me (little vegan me!) to write a cookbook and they are going to publish the thing, to the world, like you will be able to buy it in stores and everything. Gah!
Joy! Jumping! Glee! Heart attack! Dancing in the kitchen! Remain calm. CAN'T... REMAIN... CALM! So excited!
I literally have been doing happy dances for months now, and I feel no need to stop.
Ok, deep breath. Let me tell you the story of how it happened. One fine day I got an email from Appetite by Random House, they wanted to meet me (insert sweaty panic, freaking out, jumping around for joy now).
I went in for a meeting wearing orange pants (why did I wear orange pants!?) I had to wait in the lobby for a few minutes and as I sat there I was surrounded by shelves of books written by authors such as George R. R. Martin, Judy Blume, Margaret Atwood, Mindy Kaling, Drew Barrymore, Sophie Kinsella, Piper Kerman (Orange is the New Black alert!), Russel Brand, and Brendan Brazier. Not to mention the cookbook authors, Angela Liddon, Nigella Lawson, Curtis Stone (swoon), Meghan Telpner, and Sarah Britton. Holy moly, what in the world am I doing here? The girl who received the comment on her high school English class report card "Samantha is the best actor in our English class". Well at least I was good at acting like I was good at writing... haha. Thanks Mr. Mason 😉
The meeting was with the most marvellous man Robert. Really, I don't think you could meet a nicer person. It was a brief meeting, I bumbled over my words, forgot my whole plan of attack for what I wanted to say, but at the end of the meeting, he asked me to write a cookbook proposal. Yay! Next thought: how in the world do I write a cookbook proposal?
This is the extra crazy part. In the couple of months while I prepared my cookbook proposal, I got contacted by not one, but TWO other publishers who were also interested in a potential cookbook!!! I do not know what kinda good karma I was putting out into the world, but whatever it was, I will keep on trying to do that.
Now with three interested publishers I was totally confused. With a little guidance from my cousin and some help from a friend, before I knew it I was signed up with a super awesome agent. Let me recap, I went from being a measly little vegan blogger to suddenly having an agent and 3 publishers interested in me. Um, can somebody wake me up? My agent (who is also named Sam, so clearly she is amazing), helped me focus my efforts towards Appetite by Random House because we agreed they seemed like the best publisher for me.
I finished my wee cookbook proposal, and by wee I mean monster proposal, 67 pages to be exact. Apparently one of the largest proposals they have ever received according to my editor Bhavna (who is actually so wonderful and I am so stoked to be working with her over the next year). I submitted the proposal to Appetite by Random House (insert more sweaty panic). They held onto it for a couple weeks without word (insert sleeplessness, excited, anticipation) then it happened, it was official. They loved, like really truly loved my proposal, and they offered me a contract!
I have NEVER been more exited to receive a pile of paper in my life. There it was, right on the contract, my name requesting It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken the cookbook! (Insert more heart attacks... by now I'm probably dead).
I swear I wanted to rush to the computer and tell you immediately, but I had to wait for everything to be official-official before I announced it... because apparently when things are official they are only sort of official, but alas, I am finally able to share with you guys my super exciting news! It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken the cookbook is coming to you in 2017! Woot woot!
Apparently, I celebrate by putting my feet on the counter, I'm such a rebel (I know some of you cringed).
Now that I can finally share freely I am going to be documenting the whole process of writing a cookbook and I would love if you guys followed along on social media using #IDTLCcookbook. Sneak peeks, bloopers, questions for you, and behind the scenes photos are all coming your way.
Lastly, a love note: A big, big thank you to you, yes YOU! It's because of you awesome readers and vegan food lovers that this cookbook deal was even possible. Every comment, cooking success, social media share, food picture, email, and like I receive truly make my day. You're the best! 💕
Until the next scrumptious vegan treat...
Bon Appetegan!
Sam.
Melissa Frazier says
Congratulations Sam in your cookbook. I am excited to get it. Are there new recipes in it?
Sam Turnbull says
Thank you so very much, Melissa! Yes! There are 101 recipes in total and only about 20 of them are from the blog (mostly basics). You can now preorder the book here, and you get a free gift from me of 7 additional recipes that aren't available in the book, and aren't available on the blog, the only place you can get them is by preordering the book! 🙂
Christy @ Feasting Not Fasting says
I just found your blog through a random Food Blogger Pro thread and am so glad that I did! I can't stop reading your posts and looking at the amazing pictures you take. Congrats!! I can't wait to see the book when it comes out! How freakin exciting!!!!
Sam says
Awww shucks, thank you so very much Christy!! I love meeting fellow bloggers. So very happy you are loving mine, I will check out yours as well 🙂
Sheryll says
I just found your blog and I'm so happy! I'm fairly addicted to good, entertaining vegan blogs filled with inspiration and healthy recipes. And I also see you working on a cook book - congrats! You can bet I'll be ordering it, based on the recipes I've seen and tried thus far. Keep on keeping on, Sam!
Sam says
Aww yay! Thanks so much Sheryll! So very happy you are digging my blog. Welcome! Let me know if you ever have any questions 🙂
Alex says
Congrats! I look forward to seeing it on the shelves. I know you'll be busy, but don't forget to post every now and again to keep you on our minds. 🙂
Sam says
Thank you so much!!! Haha of course not, you should be seeing a new recipe on Monday or Tuesday 🙂
Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls says
I can't believe I'm just reading this now! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you, Sam!! That's so exciting and amazing! What a super opportunity! What an awesome thing to read first thing in the morning! 😀
Sam says
Aww thank you so much Amanda!! It's pretty exciting all right! 🙂
Bethery says
I know, I'm slow to read the big news. Congratulations!!! And, is that YOUR counter you have your feet on? Pretty nice counter and surroundings.
Bethery
Sam says
Haha thank you Bethany!! It is indeed my counter and my kitchen, thank you, I designed much of it myself. It kind of made me laugh when I posted the pictures and noticed the colours matched my blogs design perfectly. Gee... I guess I like those colours. Haha. 🙂
Dora Stone says
Congratulation Sam! So happy for you!
Sam says
Thank you so much Dora! 🙂
Candace S. says
Congratulations! That is so exciting!
Sam says
Thank you so much Candace! 🙂
Eva says
Congratulations, Sam! It is just AMAZING 🙂 So happy for you, can't wait for the book!!!!
Sam says
Thank you so much Eva! I can't wait either!! Haha
Sarah says
This is the BEST news! Yes!!! Congrats! So deserving 🙂
Sam says
Aww thank you so very much Sarah 🙂
Carole Simcox says
Congratulations! That's fantastic news. I just joined fairly recently and I love the recipies my husband has made. You truly deserve this. I'm so happy for you!!!!
Sam says
Oh thanks so much Carole! Welcome to It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken. So happy you are enjoying the recipes already 🙂
bonnie says
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
Sam says
Thank you bonnie!
Judith says
You know, I'm really new (I mean really really new - like a couple of days?) to your blog, but that's what I thought in the first place. Why isn't there a cookbook with all this delicious, not over-the-top-where-do-I-get-these-weird-ingredients-it-takes-hoooours recipes? She should write a cookbook.
Well done and I really hope that it doesn't take long after the release in Canada/the U.S. until it will be sold in Europe as well.
Sam says
Haha! Well thank you Judith! Welcome to my blog 🙂 I am so thrilled that you have found my blog and not only that but totally picked up on exactly the vibe I am going for. I hope it doesn't take long too, I have no idea how these things work! Newbie over here.
Jenny Bee says
I am going to repeat what you'll most likely hear a lot (because it's true!) your blog is the whole package. I can tell you work really hard on your recipes, I made the Caesar and there were flavor pops galore. You are adorable and as someone else mentioned very patient with advice and your explanations are impeccable. My brain gets jumbled when I try and follow directions (because I wanna just get to it!) but I can follow yours easily. It's really great to see you getting published by such a big company because you are such a twinkly star and obviously love what you do.
xo!
Sam says
Haha! Thank you so much Jenny! You made me gitty. A twinkly star! I had to text my friends and tell them that someone called me a twinkly star, to cute. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! 🙂
Mary says
Such great news, and so well deserved! I recommend your site to everyone and will definitely buy your cookbook. Congratulations!
Sam says
Awww thank you so much Mary!!! I love that you are spreading the word around, thank you!
Delia says
WOW! That's awesome news! Congrats on the deal itself!! (and on the ability to keep it a surprise too - that is hard to do!) I always wondered when the cookbook was going to come out and then when I saw the subject for the email I knew that had to be it. I love your blog and recipes - keep up the good work and watch out because you already have a long list of people lining up to buy it, me included!
Very inspiring! I hope to work on my goals and achieve something awesome in the future.
HUGS!!
Delia
Sam says
Haha! A line up! I can't even imagine that, so fun! Yes, work hard for your goals, it's totally doable. Thanks so much for the well wishes and support 🙂
Patty says
Congrats!!!! You're recipes are amazing and I know your cookbook will be too. 🙂
Sam says
Awww shucks, thanks Patty 🙂
Leigh Vallejo says
WHOOP WHOOP!
That is awesome news!!
Go girl 🙂
Sam says
Haha! Thank you Leigh!
Nicole Rossetti says
What absolutely stunning news - go you, Sam! I'm so happy for you. 🙂
Sam says
Thank you so very much Nicole 🙂
Paula says
Great news! I'm looking forward to getting a copy (I have a bit of a cookbook addiction).
Sam says
Haha, I share that obsession! Thank you Paula 🙂
Lea says
I literally just subscribed as I just switched to plant based lifestyle and I am excited that there is a vegan cookbook by you in the works. Looking forward to it (especially since I am learning how to cook more healthier) I can't wait and congrats.
Sam says
Thank you so much Lea! Welcome to my blog and to your new plant based lifestyle. Let me know if you have any questions or need any support 🙂
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
So exciting!!! Congrats, lovely lady! I mean #goals for real. You deserve it - I can only imagine how hard you work! This was one of the first vegan blogs I started reading, so I can't wait for your book. PS that kitchen is adorable!
Sam says
Thank you so much! I'm so flattered!! And thank you for the kitchen comment! I designed it myself 🙂
April Glen says
Congratulations on your new cookbook Sam! I know it will sell like hotcakes I'm just dying to find out when because believe it or not I was looking on your site today for your cookbook. That's right you read this correctly, I want to purchase your cookbook! So Sam, when are you taking pre-orders, eh?
May your cooking experiences take you fast and wide yet keep you humble.
Sam says
Haha! Everyone keeps asking about pre-orders! I have to write the thing first I'm pretty sure. I will talk to my agent tho 🙂 So excited that you're excited!
Jill Aaron says
Wow. I thought, "Follow your bliss," was a myth!
Sam says
Haha! No way! Except you don't just follow it, you work really really hard for it! 🙂
Jill Aaron says
That is an excellent point. I'm studying art, and it's clear that it will take nothing less than total dedication to just be outstanding. Success is still not guaranteed after that. Y'know, just being on your page makes me hungry.
Sam says
I studied art too! I'm not a full time artist, but I designed the site and graphics myself so it still shines through. You never know where your path will take you, and frankly I didn't really know what my dream career was until I was almost 30! It's official, haha. I'm hungry too!
Lise says
Félicitations Sam, I always tought that you were The BEST !
Sam says
Awww shucks! Thank you Lise 🙂
Bret says
Congratulations!
Sam says
Thank you!
janet @ the taste space says
Congratulations, Sam! I forward look to seeing your cookbook in print. Sounds like you picked a wonderful publisher. 🙂
Sam says
Thank you janet! Yes, they are the nicest group of people ever! All hugs and laughing. 🙂
Kiki says
Right on! So happy to hear this and can't wait to pick it up! I loved that we could feel your excitement in this post! ♥
Sam says
OMG! So excited! I don't think I have stopped being excited since they first emailed me. Haha!
Rebecca says
Great job! Good for you! I wish you good luck on your new adventure! Have loved the blog for awhile, your recipes, artworks, recipes, graphics, recipes, style... and recipes 😉 Can't wait to see it out for sale!
Sam says
Haha! Thank you so much Rebecca!! I can't wait for that moment either! Eek!
Angie says
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'll be waiting along with everyone else to pre-order. Something to look forward to in 2017.
Sam says
Thank you Angie!!! Haha! I can't even grasp the concept of pre-ordering yet as I am still trying to figure out the recipes! So much cooking going on over here!
Sara says
Congratulations!!!!!
Sam says
Thank you!
Ann says
Congratulations Sammie,
Emily sent us a text about your wonderful news. You are so creative, we always knew you would be successful. We look forward to following the progress of your book.
Best Wishes,
The Farlows
Sam says
Aww thank you so much Ann! So sweet to hear from you. I'm totally flattered, such a lovely compliment. Best wishes to you and the whole fam!
Maggie says
Congrats Sam! I am so gonna buy your book, your Blog is by far my favourite food Blog! I wish you all the best 🙂
Sam says
Aww shucks! Thanks Maggie, that's the best compliment ever 🙂
Hannah says
AHHHHHHHH! SO SO SO LEGIT! Way to go, girl! This is so cool, so exciting and just eek! Congratulations!
Sam says
Hahaha! So super legit! Thank you so much Hannah!!!!
Mary Ellen says
Wonderful news and very well-deserved. Can't wait to get my hands on the finished project. Could not be happier for you (or for us for that matter!).
Sam says
Hahaha! I can't wait to get my hands on it either! First, I must write it. Ah! Thank you Mary Ellen 🙂
Tiffany says
Congratulations Sam! So exciting! ☺
Sam says
Haha! Thank you Tiffany!
Britt says
yay!!! congratulations Samantha! I want one 🙂
Sam says
Haha thank you Britt! You will be able to have one!.... in 2017.
Jill Kerner Schon says
Hi Sam, I am SO happy for you! I can't wait to see the cookbook progress. All best wishes from one of your fans in Boston!
Sam says
Thank you so much Jill! It's going to be fun to finally be able to share. 🙂
Lauren N says
YAY!!! So happy for you! Can't wait to Pre-Order your cookbook! ^_^
Sam says
Haha thank you Lauren! So much to do before I get to that stage, but can't wait!! 🙂
karen delome says
Well done!! Looking forward to it!! ( :
Sam says
Thank you karen 🙂
Jenn says
Congratulations!!! This is so exciting! I can't say I'm surprised - your blog and your recipes are amazing! Looking forward to the cookbook!
Sam says
Aww that's so nice Jenn!!! Thank you so much. I'm so excited!
Srivani says
This is just the most fantastic vegan cookbook news I could imagine! HUGE CONGRATS, Sam!!! I cannot wait to submit my pre-order! 🙂 And I look forward to trying every single recipe in this book. So well-deserved and so extremely exciting. I have now idea how you could keep such a secret, one so quiet and shy as yourself! 🙂 Kudos Sam, I can't express my excitement enough.
Sam says
Thank you so much Srivani! It has been SO hard to keep! I actually told way to many people already, but then scolded them about not posting it online! Haha. Now I don't have to be so cautious and I am jumping for joy! Thanks for being such an awesome recipe tester!!
Milinda says
Congratulations! That is incredible news.
Sam says
Thank you Milinda!
Cassie says
Congrats! Can't wait!
Sam says
Thank you Cassie!
Natalie says
OMG! SO incredibly excited for you! I have loved your blog for a long time and can't WAIT for a cookbook! Put me on the pre-order list! 😉 Congrats pretty lady!
Sam says
Awww thanks so much Natalie!! Haha, you make my day! 🙂
Kristi says
I'm doing a happy dance with you Sam! So excited for you and I can't wait until I can pre-order! Let me know if you need recipe testers.
Sam says
Haha, yay! I needed a happy dance partner!! Thank you so much Kristi!
Rachel says
Congradulations! That is so exciting & awesome!!! I can't wait to see the cookbook!
Sam says
Thank you so much Rachel! I am so excited!! 🙂
Maria says
Congrats congrats congrats!!! I'm so excited for you.
Sam Sam bow bam, bananafana fow fam
Mi My Mow Mam, SAM!!!!
Sam says
Hahaha! You totally got that stuck in my head now. I will be singing it all night long! Haha. Thank you Maria!
Kathryn says
Wonderful news! Congratulations, Sam. You deserve every bit of happiness and success that comes your way. I am so very happy for you!
Sam says
Thank you Kathryn, that so very sweet. You make me smile! 🙂
Betty C says
Congratulations. I am excited as the recipes I have tried have all been really good, you saved my sanity with the 'cheese' recipes! 🙂 Looking forward to sharing the journey with you. <3
Sam says
Thank you Betty! So happy you have loved the recipes so far. I am so excited to finally be able to share!
Kathy Sturr says
Oh, and of course, I can't wait for the book to be published because I want a copy for sure!
Sam says
Aww thanks so much Kathy!! Thanks for being a long time fan 🙂
Celebration... well I did buy a big bottle of bourbon for Old Fashioned Cocktails 😉
Kathy Sturr says
WOW! Congratulations! (But I knew it was only a matter of time). Super excited for you and really look forward to following your progress! I hope you have a big celebration planned!
Betty says
That's fantastic! Congratulations and I hope you sell a ton of books!
Sam says
Thank you so much Betty! Fingers crossed!!!
Ingrid says
Congratulations! Great to see your dreams come true like that. Best wishes! <3
Sam says
Thank you so much Ingrid! Yeah it's all pretty overwhelming, but so much fun 🙂
Sheila says
YAY! Way to go Sam! Can't wait to get your cookbook, I love all your recipes!
Sam says
Aww shucks, thank you so much Sheila!! <3
Darlena says
Congratulations, Sam!!!! I am so excited for you and for me and so many others who will get to know and love delicious vegan food. Cannot wait for your book to come out....hold onto a couple of them for me!!! <3
Sam says
Haha! Noted! Thank you so much Darlena. Vegan food for everyone!!
Michelle S. says
Congrats, that is SO exciting! I can't wait to buy your cookbook!!!
Sam says
Thank you so much Michelle! I can't wait to hold a copy of my book. it's going to be surreal.
carmen says
Congratulations!! This is amazing, I love your recipes, wonderful news (((:
Sam says
haha, aww thank you carmen 🙂
Sandra says
I am SO truly happy for you! You are one of my favorite vegan bloggers and I can't wait for your cookbook! I'm sure it will be amazing.
Sam says
Aww thank you Sandra!! I sure hope it will be! I am going to put everything I got into it. 🙂
Michelle says
Congratulations Sam!!! So happy for you!!
Sam says
Thank you Michelle!!
Kristen says
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s!!!
Sam says
Haha! Thank you Kristen 🙂
Darcee says
Amazing!! I am a long time vegan and longer vegetarian but this will be the first vegan/vegetarian cook book that I will buy!! I can't wait! 🙂
Sam says
Awww wow! What a huge compliment! Thank you Darcee 😀
Jenny D says
AWESOME!!! Vegans taking over the world - woohoo! 🙂
Sam says
Muhahaha! Yes we are!
jeri schatz says
I'm 81 and have been vegan for the last 8 years after being diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. My cardiologist says that if every one of his patients did what I did, he wouldn't have a practice. I take no medication and am really healthy. I love your blog and your enthusiasm and your recipes. The only thing I ever really miss is cheese but now I make vegan cheese all the time and am a very happy camper. Heartfelt (no pun intended) congratulations from Old Enough To Be Your Great Grandmother!!!! Can't wait to get the book.
Nancy Nurse says
Jeri, CONGRATULATIONS! Wow, taking care of your own body... amazing, huh? I am presently working on my heart... (having had chest pains for 14 straight days about 3 months ago); now eating kale with balsamic vinegar 5-6 times a day to open my arteries & to bathe my endothelial tissues in nitric oxide... I eat no animals, no dairy, no oils and no sugars and lots of green leafies! Do you have any other suggestions please? I would greatly appreciate them!
jeri schatz says
Hi Nancy Nurse - - I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on television but it sounds lik e you're doing all the right stuff. You might want to look up Swanson health products Vitamin K2 - SWU906. It's the pill form of Natto. I hoped I could acquire a taste for fermented soybeans (yummy if you're born in Japan) but try as i might I just couldn't so K2 seems to agree with me. I wish you all the best and hope that you have a kind and knowledgeable and non-judgemental cardiologist.
Nancy Nurse says
Thanks Jeri for responding so quickly! I don't have a cardiologist, hoping I won't need one... doing this on my own... I used to be on the Open Heart Team at George Washington University Hospital and I know what happens once to agree to all those "tests" - it's pretty much a downhill slope for the most part.... I've been to Dr. McDougall's Ten Day Medical Live-In Program 3 years ago and recently spoke with Dr. Esselystyn . You know, I used to take K2 ... hmmm, I just might try getting back on it. Certainly can't hurt! Thanks so much! I'm SO PROUD of you for taking control of your own body!
jeri schatz says
Hi Nancy - I tried Dr. Esselstyn's program and it was just too severe for me. My skin became so dry I felt like a walking Sahara. Also he absolutely insists that everyone should be on a statin. I was on one for 4 days and felt so ill that I thought I'd rather die than feel that way for even another minute. The cardiologist I have now is supportive and knows about vitamins and minerals and doesn't make faces like my first 2 MD's. Mind you, I'm only speaking of my experience.
Sam says
jeri, that is such an amazing story!!! Thank you for sharing, and so happy you are able to give some words of wisdom to Nancy. Thank you so much for the kind words! I know that when I switched to vegan I felt so good I never went back (and I didn't even know I felt bad before)! We are spreading the word, slowly but surely. 🙂
Scott says
I knew the minute I read the email what you were going to say. No surprise, given the quality of your blog, and your fun, infectious attitude. Congratulations to you. Seriously. You deserve it, and I can't wait to see the book. Meanwhile...I think you just gave away your address. Might want to change that pic to ward off any vegan stalkers!
Sam says
Thank you so much Scott!! Gosh, all the kind words, I am completely overwhelmed. It might be cocktail time soon!
Truly, thank you.
Haha, and no that's the address to my agents office building, and she didn't have a problem with it being public since it's a public business, but thanks for looking out! Much appreciated 🙂
Tina says
Brilliant! Way to go Sam. When can I pre-order my copy?
Sam says
Thank you! Haha, gosh! I have no idea, I'm still working on writing the breakfast chapter! SO many recipes to go 🙂
Lisa | The Viet Vegan says
AAAAH CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU DESERVE IT! You work so hard, I'm so happy for you!!
Sam says
Aww thank you Lisa!!! Remember that time why you asked if I had gotten a cookbook deal, and I said "NO!", I was lying. Secrets! terrible. I felt so guilty for not telling you. Haha! Finally I can chat freely. 🙂
Erin says
Well done, Sam––spreading the awesomeness and the vegan word! I'll be one of the first in line to buy a copy! Congratulations!
Sam says
Thank you so much Erin!!! Is there a line up already!? Whew! I better get to writing this thing!
Jyl says
Congratulations! I'm new to vegan, and even newer to your blog, but I know a good one when I see one - apparently, so do publishers!
Sam says
Aw thanks Jyl! Welcome welcome! So happy to be a part of your new vegan adventure 🙂
Julia (@Imagelicious) says
CONGRATULATIONS!! Amazing news and you deserve it! I love your writing style, your photographs, and your recipes, so the book is going to be wonderful. Having 3 (!!!) publishers approach you just validates it. Good luck and I can't wait to see the book!
Sam says
Thank you so much Julia! Yeah it was a pretty surreal experience, I couldn't believe it. I am so excited and even more excited that everyone here seems to be so excited too!
Claudette says
Also relatively new to your site.... you have a knack of making veganism fun, the photos are scrumptious. Love the enthusiasm from you and your subscribers.
Congratulations!
Sam says
Thank you Claudette!! Making veganism fun and mainstream is exactly my goal! So happy you picked up on that so quickly. Welcome to It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken 🙂
Suze says
Congratulations! Amazing news!!!
Sam says
Thank you Suze!
Sophia @Veggies Don't Bite says
AHHH! Happy dance! Jumping up and down! So stoked for you!! Can't wait to see what awesomeness you produce!
Sam says
Thank you so much Sophia!! Happy dances all around 🙂
Walt says
Congratulations! I don't buy many cookbooks (my wife won't let me), but I'll be looking for this one. We loved the puff pastry lentil loaf recipe at Christmas, and I still have some others to work through, but I'll get there.
Sam says
Hahaha, well hopefully your wife will let you get this one. Thank you so much Walt, so happy you are enjoying the recipes 🙂
Maureen Cram says
Congrats :). As I have stated before, your is one of only a couple that I even bother to bookmark, let alone actually try recipes from! Well done you - We all want autographed copies when it comes out remember!
Sam says
Autographed!? Oh goodness, that seems crazy and exciting! I will probably misspell my own name out of nerves... but I guess that would make it even more valuable! Haha! Thank you for the lovely compliment Maureen, so happy you are digging my recipes 🙂
Sue says
Congratulations Sam! Your infectious writing style, yummy recipes (Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Tofu!) and willingness to teach with kindness (yes, you need to drain the cashews after you soak them) have made me a fan, and helped feed my vegan hubby.
From California, I wish you all the best with this great new chapter (!) in your life.
Sue
Sam says
Thank you so much Sue 🙂 Haha, I never mind questions, I just want to help people make delicious vegan food! So happy you are feeding your hubby. 🙂
Amy Katz says
I'm so excited for you! I'll definitely buy your book.
Sam says
Aww thank you so much Amy!!!! 🙂
Casey at Two City Vegans says
SAM! That is incredible! Congrats to you! I cannot wait for it! You are such an inspiration. 😀 YAY!!!!
Sam says
Aww thanks Casey! I'm so flattered. Yay indeed!!!
Melissa says
I cannot wait to get it!!! I'm super excited!! Congrats!
Sam says
Thank you Melissa!
Angie S says
I am SO HAPPY for you!!! Every single recipe of yours I've tried has been wonderful and loved by all, but it's not just the recipes that keep me coming back - it's your absolutely positive attitude and spirit! You deserve this - congrats and get cookin!
Sam says
Thank you Angie!!! That's so incredibly sweet. Oh boy, have I been cooking. Muffins are everywhere!
ML says
Woohoo!!!! Congrats too you. I can't wait to read it. I always love your recipes.
Sam says
Aww that's the best, thanks ML!
Monique says
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!
I'm ridiculously excited right now!!!! Can't wait to see your posts about the process and even better, can't wait to order!!!
Sam says
Haha!! Thank you Monique!!! You look almost excited as I am! That's awesome!! 😀
Sarah says
Congratulations! Such exciting news for you 🙂
Sam says
Thank you! 🙂
The YamChops Team says
You go girl! Congratulations! (The YamChops Team)
Sam says
Haha, thank you! I love YamChops! I will stop by soon 🙂
Sarah says
YAAAAAY! Congratulations, way to kick ass!! 😀
I'm very new to your blog (only discovered it last week), but have already tried four recipes and they all turned out really awesome – usually other people's recipes are more hit and miss for me, but with yours I wouldn't have changed a thing. We must have very similar taste, I guess!
Anyway, I was actually planning on printing all your recipes and turn them into a practical little book, but this is even better of course. 😉 Congrats again, woohoo!
Sam says
Haha thank you Sarah!! I am so happy we have the same taste and that my recipes are turning out for you. 🙂