Bountiful, our cookbook Tour Dates and Video

Hi Friends, it’s almost here. We’re the proud parents of a cookbook that weights 3.7 pounds. It’s 10.6 x 8.5 x 1.3  inches and we named it Bountiful: recipes inspired by our garden , which comes out October 15, 2013.

Last year we made the announcement and mentioned that many seasoned authors described writing a book was like giving birth. Well, it sorta-kinda was, we think. We survived the first year and half of this cookbook frenzy, which meant being buried in dirty dishes and recipe testing for the first half. Then it was followed by the next four weeks of shooting the cookbook ourselves. And that included washing every single dirty dish, pot, spoon, fork, knife, glass– including the kitchen sink and floor—twenty times over. Still, probably not as bad as dealing with dirty diapers.

To give you a sneak peak into our inspiration for Bountiful, we made a little video, starring the pups!

Your support and encouragement has been tremendous and integral in getting us to share our garden and recipes more.  For years, we turned away at every thought and opportunity of ever writing a cookbook. But it wasn’t until we sat in our garden one day and thought about what garden recipe to share with you all on the blog, that the idea of a cookbook for us made sense. Go figure! See what comes around when you aren’t even looking?

Our Bountiful cookbook really is an extension of our heart, lives and everything that we love. This book makes sense to us, it’s a reflection of who we are and that’s what really matters.  And best of all, we were able to include lots of pictures and stories of the pups! Thanks to our awesome publisher, Abrams Books, for understanding and allowing all of that. They’re dog-people too. Woof!

And now we’re going on a little Bountiful cookbook tour over the next few weeks. Will we be able to see you? Can you come visit and give us a hug? All this new “author” stuff is intimidating. We’ve always been behind the scenes shooting for other cookbooks, now it’s our turn to talk about our own 3.7 pound baby!

hugs and love,

diane and todd

Connect with us with the hashtag #BountifulCookbook

Where to buy the book online? Here’s also a list of some great independent bookstores in your area. Please support them!

Here’s our latest schedule and updates- come see us, we need hugs!  (please note : some events and bookstores politely ask that you support by buying a cookbook at the event or buying a ticket or reserving  space ):

Los Angeles: Book Soup in Hollywood on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 at 7pm.

Talk and Signing. We’ll will share a talk about the story behind the inspiration for Bountiful and the photography behind it. And maybe even share some tidbits of what you don’t and won’t see on the blog.Event is Free and open to the public,  but you would be the coolest-people-in-town if you reserve a copy of the cookbook from Book soup, so for Book Soup you can pre-order a copy HERE.

Orange County: Seed: Peoples Market at The Camp on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 6pm.

Talk and signing. We’ll will share a talk about the story behind the inspiration for Bountiful and the photography behind it. And maybe even share some tidbits of what you don’t and won’t see on the blog.Event is Free and open to the public.  You can reserve a copy of the cookbook and save yourself a spot for this Seed event HERE.What if you already have a copy of Bountiful? Sure, bring it but can you still rsvp for a spot at the event to help our gracious hosts manage the evening? Thanks all! Space is limited.

New York City: Special Bountiful Signing, Talk and Celebration with OXO at OXO headquarters on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 6pm

You must RSVP for the event.Event if free if you have a copy of the cookbook, but you must RSVP for a ticket to attend here. If you don’t have a copy, then you can purchase a copy at the event. Buy a copy and RSVP for the event here.Talk and signing. We’ll will share a talk about the story behind the inspiration for Bountiful and the photography behind it. And maybe even share some tidbits of what you don’t and won’t see on the blog.Snacks will be served that are inspired from BountifulIf you’re good guys/gals, you might leave the evening with some cool OXO goodies!

Seattle, WA: Book Larder on Friday, October 25th

Talk, signing and munchies inspired from the cookbook. We’ll will share a talk about the story behind the inspiration for Bountiful and the photography behind it. And maybe even share some tidbits of what you don’t and won’t see on the blog.The event is Free, though a reservation isn’t required, it helps them for planning and having enough books available.  When you get a chance, please RSVP for the Book Larder Bountiful Signing Here

Salt Lake City, Utah: Kings  English on Saturday, November 16th at 2pm.

Talk and signing. We’ll will share a talk about the story behind the inspiration for Bountiful and the photography behind it. And maybe even share some tidbits of what you don’t and won’t see on the blog.Places in the signing line are reserved for those who purchase a copy of Bountiful from The King’s English.  So support these cool folks and Pre-order your signed copy of Bountiful online here or  calling the store at 801-484-9100. Please specify if you will be attending the event and if you want your book personalized.

San Francisco: We’re finalizing details on a location and date, check back soon

Melbourne, Australia— around 2nd week of November- TBA- stay tuned!

Mentions of Bountiful and shameless self-promotion:

Redbook (October 2013 print issue)Food and Wine Magazine (September, 2013 print issue) – F&W Digitial Food Award Winner and mentionSimply Gluten Free Magazine (September, 2013 print issue) — 5 page featureWhere Women Create Business Magazine (Sept, 2013 print issue) — 6 page featureCake & Whiskey Magazine (Sept, 2013 print issue)– 4 page featureGlamor Magazine (sept, 2013 print issue)– Coffee Table Book mention“Diane Cu and Todd Porter’s first book, Bountiful, is as charming as their blog”,  Food and Wine , October 2013Food and Wine (F&W Book Club )Feature, September 2013 : Bountiful’s Chicken and Kale Egg Rolls “…my favorite cookbook of the year…”- Daily Mail, UK, October 2013The Guardian’s, Cook (Sept. 2013)- Bountiful’s Roasted Pumpkin Ice Cream was featured as one of “The 10 Best Squash Recipes”.“the stunning food blog featuring snippets from their daily life in Orange County and recipes inspired by their childhood comforts” OC Weekly, June 2013“The Costa Mesa duo’s book features the bounty of their stupendous home garden in recipes and photos.” Orange Coast Magazine, May 2013

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