I officially declare today, June 5th, National Cookie Dough Day. I don’t know if there is an official process for declaring such things, but I figure you all would support me in my cause. Let’s celebrate, shall we?
Because today’s the day. Cookie Dough D-Day. The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook is officially published. I am a published author.
Bizarre. Exciting, and ever so bizarre.
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Hard to believe that just over 15 months ago I got this inkling of an idea in my head… and that would lead us to where we are today. It’s here, it’s here! Excuse me while I jump up and down a few times.
I’ve been smiling nonstop these past few weeks as some of my friends and fellow food bloggers have received advanced copies. I’ve drooled over the photos of their creations and their praise and kind words have me incredibly humbled.
Angie made my truffles (with her own adorable twist). Jessica, Chris, and Brooks made my S’mores. Cookie-queen Maria whipped up my Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies. Erin and Laura embraced the summer heat with my Invisible Cookie Dough Ice Pops (invisible because there’s not actually any cookie dough in them!) Michelle made my decadent Billionaire Bars. And the dough just keeps on coming! I’ve even started an entire pinterest board, to share everyone’s cookie dough creations with the world.
What’s To Come
- I’m pleased to announce the launch of the Cookie Dough-Lympics! Follow along at Endless Simmer as bloggers nationwide compete with their original cookie dough creations. Let the games begin!
- For Nashville folks, be sure to tune in to Talk of the Town this Thursday at 11am. I’ll be on demoing a recipe from the book (gulp!). Please, don’t laugh if I make a complete fool of myself. I’m so much more comfortable BEHIND the camera.
- I may be slightly more comfortable on the radio, being that you can’t see my hands shaking and all. We’ll put that to the test when I’ll be interviewed on Martha Stewart Morning Live on Sirius/XM Radio this Friday at 8:10 am EST.
- Also for locals, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 16th at 2:00pm. I’ll be at Parnassus Books signing books and sharing stories. You can be pretty sure there will also be cookie dough. Stay tuned for more info!
- Working on a date for a signing event in Aspen, Colorado at Explore Booksellers. For those in the area, pencil in Wednesday, June 20th. Will announce more details as they become available.
- While I don’t have any other book signings planned, I will say that if you want to mail your book to me and cover return shipping, I’m more than happy to sign it for you. Just shoot me an email! ;)
- If you haven’t checked out the Love & Olive Oil shop lately I highly suggest you do. The “I (heart) Cookie Dough” t-shirts are IN and they look fabulous! I’ve also got signed copies available for sale.
- You can also buy an unsigned copy of the book online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or support your local bookseller.
I know I’ve waxed poetic about this whole process before, but can I just say again, thank you? Because I really and truly mean it. Thank you to everyone involved with the creation of this beautiful book, especially Margaret, Katie, Eric, and Nicole over at Quirk Books. It’s because of their hard work that this book turned out as wonderfully as it did. But also thank you to everyone who supported me, encouraged me, and inspired me, both in real life and online. I couldn’t have done it without you, truly, thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
***Giveaway is now closed***
Thank you again, good luck, and happy Cookie Dough Day!
looks like a wonderful book!!!
So exciting, congrats! The recipes I’ve seen so far look amazing!
congrats on your cookbook!
Congrats! Everything looks so mouth watering! Can’t wait to try out the recipes!
Congrats on the book. Would love to win a copy.
This book is on my birthday list! I’d be so stoked to get this. Cookie dough is the amazingest thing on the planet.
Congrats! National cookie dough day sounds like a good idea to me!
Congrats! Would love to win the book :)
Congratulations! You must be so proud of yourself, I have to remember to order the book from Amazon in case I’m not lucky enough to win it now.
Absolutely THRiLLED to see a book dedicated specifically to cookie dough! It looks amazing…I can’t WAiT to dive into the recipes and share them with everyone! Thank you sincerely for the giveaway as well as for the heart and soul you’ve poured into this book! Congratulations!!! Happy National Cookie Dough Day! *wink*
I have made your cookie dough truffles for two parties now and they are always the first thing on the table to disappear!
Congratulations! I woke up this morning feeling blue, for no apparent reason I was not in my best mood… As I was reading the latest posts from all my bloglovin’ list I came up with your post, and something changed… you accomplished your dream, and that’s amazing!!! Great news, really exciting! So this message is both to congratulate you for the publishing of your book and to thank you for giving us hope in making our dreams come true! You officially made my day ;-)
Looking forward to start cooking your recipes!
Big kiss from Barcelona
Congratulations on the book! I would love to win a copy of it! :)
Congrats on the book! I love cookie dough! It’s on my mind way too much!
Congrats on your 1st book! What an exciting accomplishment!
This book looks amazing. I wish I could afford one.
Cookie dough is my favorite thing. I have been stalking all the cooking blogs that have made recipes from this book. I’m dying to have it!
Great news! Congrats.
Happy D-Day! :)
congrats!!! i will definitely need to pick up my copy. are there vegan recipes in there? i know some of your cupcakes are vegan and i LOVE that.
The basic dough recipe is easily adaptable as vegan, and a couple of the recipes would be easy to adapt. Though some might take a bit more work, especially the ones that involve custards and baking and things.
Congratulations! I looooove cookie dough!!! :)
I love cookie dough anything, and am thrilled to try some recipes from your book!
FUN!!! Congrats! :)
I really want this book! The recipes looks so scrumptious!
Congratulations!
This looks AWESOOOOOOOOME! omgz, I <3 cookie dough. :-) Me want this book!!
I wanna win a copy of this gorgeous book! Congrats!!! I’m totally happy for you!! =-D
Congratulations on the new book. It’s my first time visiting your site so I’m so excited to sign up for your emails and check out your recipes. I’m a lover of all recipes and I probably have a 100 cook books. Love new ideas!
I just found your site a couple of weeks ago and love it. Please enter me in your drawing.
Congrats!!!! I hope I am lucky enough to win! My hubby would love me forever if I made every recipe in your cookbook!
Wow, that is amazing and I would love a copy or a shirt!
Congratulations!
Congrats on the book! I cannot wait to get my hands on it!
YAY! I’m so happy about the new book and that you are trying to declare a national holiday!
I got an email that mine is arriving today! How exciting for you…being published changes everything in your life–you’re a celebrity now;-D
congrats!!!!!!!!!
Congratulation on you wonderful cookbook!
Congrats on your new book!
Happy book day!! I’m so excited for you! I’m going into work (at a bookstore) on my day off today to get it, and immediately write my staff recommendation for it! And it’s definitely going on my dessert cookbook display right away too!
This looks so awesome! I have made the truffles and dipped them in Reese’s magic shell.. yum! Can’t wait to try more of the recipes..
Congratulations!! I can’t wait to try some recipes.
Oh you KNOW I will be grabbing a copy!!! I’m so excited for you!!!!!!!
I’m so excited for your cookbook! I’m a life long cookie dough lover, too.
Congrats on your book! It is so exciting to see someone’s idea become a reality!
An entire book dedicated to my most favorite thing – you are brilliant – congratulations!!! If I don’t win I’m going to buy a copy for sure!
Very exciting! I will spread the cookie dough day word. All the best on your touring. You will be great!
The book looks wonderful.
Thanks for the giveaway & Congratulations on your beautiful book!! Hooray for Cookie Dough!!! :D
Congrats!! What an exciting day!
How exciting for you! Congratulations!
Congrats- Lindsay! Exciting day for you, and for all of us that get that get to share the cookie dough love! :)
A book all about cookie dough – this could be dangerous…but delightful!