You still have until April 30th at 5 pm EST to enter our contest to win The Cupcake Kit from Chronicle Books, but in the meantime, here's another contest!
Comfort Food is the latest novel by Kate Jacobs, just out in paperback and a New York Times bestseller. Not only are there cupcakes on the cover, but there's a cupcake recipe in the book and the book revolves around dessert. We'll be posting the recipe and will have an interview with Kate Jacobs as soon as I finish reading the book! You can read an excerpt here, and we'll give you a little taste:
February, 2006
Gus Simpson adored birthday cake.
Chocolate, coconut, lemon, strawberry, vanilla–she had a particular fondness for the classics. Even though she experimented with new flavors and frostings, drizzling with syrups and artfully arranging hibiscus petals, Gus more often took the retro route with piped-on flowers or a flash of candy sprinkles across the iced top. Because birthday cake was really about nostalgia, she knew, about reaching in and using the senses to remember one perfect childhood moment.
After twelve years as a host on the CookingChannel–and with three successful shows to her credit–Gus had made many desserts in her kitchen studios, from her creamy white chocolate mousse to her luscious peach torte, her gooey caramel apple cobbler and her decadent bourbon pecan pie. A "home cook" without culinary school training, she aimed to be warmly elegant without veering into the homespun: she strived to make her dishes feel complete without being complicated.
Still, birthday cake was something altogether different: one sweet slice fed the spirit as much as the stomach. And Gus relished that perfect triumph.
Kate is on her book tour (click for dates) right now and blogged:
Note to everyone: Expect some of the most delicious cupcakes and treats at many of the events!
You can, of course, also follow her on Twitter.
And for those who are too impatient, the book is for sale on Amazon and at other online bookstores.
Thanks to publisher Berkeley, we have 3 copies to give away!
Like the last one, just leave a comment (and a way for us to reach you, whether link or email address), and this time, tell us what your favorite novel is! (Doesn't have to be cupcake-related) Deadline: May 18, 5 pm EST
Winner will be chosen randomly. U.S. only; no P.O. boxes.
Please note that we moderate comments so give us 24 hours to approve your comment; don't post it again immediately as it makes our job harder.
Comfort Food is the latest novel by Kate Jacobs, just out in paperback and a New York Times bestseller. Not only are there cupcakes on the cover, but there's a cupcake recipe in the book and the book revolves around dessert. We'll be posting the recipe and will have an interview with Kate Jacobs as soon as I finish reading the book! You can read an excerpt here, and we'll give you a little taste:
February, 2006
Gus Simpson adored birthday cake.
Chocolate, coconut, lemon, strawberry, vanilla–she had a particular fondness for the classics. Even though she experimented with new flavors and frostings, drizzling with syrups and artfully arranging hibiscus petals, Gus more often took the retro route with piped-on flowers or a flash of candy sprinkles across the iced top. Because birthday cake was really about nostalgia, she knew, about reaching in and using the senses to remember one perfect childhood moment.
After twelve years as a host on the CookingChannel–and with three successful shows to her credit–Gus had made many desserts in her kitchen studios, from her creamy white chocolate mousse to her luscious peach torte, her gooey caramel apple cobbler and her decadent bourbon pecan pie. A "home cook" without culinary school training, she aimed to be warmly elegant without veering into the homespun: she strived to make her dishes feel complete without being complicated.
Still, birthday cake was something altogether different: one sweet slice fed the spirit as much as the stomach. And Gus relished that perfect triumph.
Kate is on her book tour (click for dates) right now and blogged:
Note to everyone: Expect some of the most delicious cupcakes and treats at many of the events!
You can, of course, also follow her on Twitter.
And for those who are too impatient, the book is for sale on Amazon and at other online bookstores.
Thanks to publisher Berkeley, we have 3 copies to give away!
Like the last one, just leave a comment (and a way for us to reach you, whether link or email address), and this time, tell us what your favorite novel is! (Doesn't have to be cupcake-related) Deadline: May 18, 5 pm EST
Winner will be chosen randomly. U.S. only; no P.O. boxes.
Please note that we moderate comments so give us 24 hours to approve your comment; don't post it again immediately as it makes our job harder.
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because who doesn't want to live the luxurious life, looking swell (even if it does cost your soul) all the while.
bamay@ualr.edu
briannasoloski@gmail.com
It looks so Sweet!
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Diana
In this moment . . . a short by Isak Dinesen, Babette's Feast, and . . . even choosing a momentary favourite is ludicrously hard . . . Like Water for Chocolate.
I think I need a snack.
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My Favorite books are the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind.
Baking also features occasionally but merrily in Tales: Mrs Madrigal also bakes a good batch of brownies whilst Micheal's mother makes meaningful pound cake.
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(A whole blog about cupcakes- I LOVE blogging! Glad to have found you.)
My favorite books are the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. You can't read just one and you laugh like a maniac every single time.
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This book is on my must read list already! I would love to win it!
I would say my favorite novel would be P.S. I love You by Cecelia Ahern. Every time I read it, it brings tears to my eyes!
hnavarro@aug.edu
thanks for the chance!
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Peace
My favorite novel is A Matter of Feeling by Janine Boissard (It is a novel about four sisters growing up in the outskirts of Paris and the men they meet).
One of my recent favorite novels is "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. Definitely recommend!
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Hugs from Morocco!
The Travelingmama
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Children's book, but it gets me everytime!
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:)
My favorite book is Francine River's The Atonement Child.
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my favorite novel: the gastronomical me, by m.f.k. fisher. she's a food/travel writer from WW1 era and possesses a classiness and charm that (i think) nobody can touch. the book is her life, meal by meal. everything from a six-course feast in a french bistro to a rustic pot of beans and stale sourdough bread while sitting on her bare radiator to stay warm. it's enchanting and totally transporting and changed the way i think about food forever.
thanks!
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My favorite book-I can't decide - Life of Pi, Captain Corelli's Mandolin and Alias Grace are at the top, but my all time favorite is The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. I've read it at least 20 times, I've been reading it since I was 13 (and I'm many decades beyond that now)
Blessings,
Christine
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This book looks interesting!
Kate
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I really enjoyed The Friday Night Knitting Club too - would love to win this book!
Thanks, Paula
when I was in Middle School and it has been my favorite novel since!
Thanks, Cindi
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Thank you for the giveaway :)
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My favorite book would probably have to be Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
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Mary
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One of my favorite books is the Glass Castle by jeanette walls... such an amazing memoir!
And of course, Laurie Notaro's Diary of a Fat Bride :)
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Amy
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I love the Shopaholic books!!! :)
But.... I also love any book about cupcakes!!!
betsy@javacupcake.com
Good Grief by Lolly Winston is not what you'd expect by the title or the first few chapters - but the baking deliciousness inside is worth the page turning! :)
ibroughtyouflours.blogspot.com
sam_shan19@hotmail.com
My favorite novel is The 5 People You Meet in Heaven. Reminds me that my actions will affect others no matter how trivial I think they may be.
I can be reached at bravocupcakes@yahoo.com
Suzyfood@comcast.net