I am feeling ecstatic that I have a bit of happy news to share with you all! Read ahead to hear about my exciting new adventure!
In this moment I am elated. Energized. Giddy. Here is why..
It all happened so fast, but long story short, I am super excited to announce that I am working on a cookbook! Well, a vegan smoothie book actually. I know, my favorite subject, right?!
..But this is not just any smoothie book. It is a total wellness guide. I can't give away too many hints about the project yet, but lets just say it will bring you 365 days of delicious, wellness-infused vegan smoothies. Yes, a different smoothie for every day of the year. I'll be creating a rainbow of brand new smoothie recipes for this book!
My Vitamix is going to get a workout as I create and craft all these new recipes! (And yes, I'm shooting the photos for the book as well. yay!)
As you guys know, I love smoothies and post them frequently. And so this book is a perfect fit for me.
I can't wait to share these NEW recipes with you all!
And yes, I will be sticking a small handful of blog-posted favorites in the book. Like my watermelon frosty - recipe..
Avery. My book proposal sold to Avery, an imprint of Penguin Group. I have been a huge fan of Avery's wellness books (and Penguin in general) for years now - so joining with them on this project is a dream come true.
Avery has published some fantastic cooking and wellness titles like Sticky Fingers' Sweets: 100 Super-Secret Vegan Recipes by Doron Petersan - founder of the Washington DC-based, award-winning vegan bakery Sticky Fingers. Gorgeous photos and amazing recipes in Doron's book. I frequented Sticky Fingers Bakery more than a few times when I lived in Wash DC - and I adore their yummies - the vegan sticky buns - swoon. Doron is a 2x winner on Food Network's Cupcake Wars.
Avery is also publishing the highly anticipated new vegan memoir/cookbook (includes recipes!) by the amazing Robin Quivers, of The Howard Stern Show. Ecorazzi Report. And VegNews.
Another title I have been a fan of for many years (it is now in its fifth edition!) is Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis Balch. It is the nation's #1 bestselling guide to natural remedies. The new fifth edition incorporates the most recent information on a variety of alternative healing and preventive therapies and unveils new science on vitamins, supplements, and herbs.
I am so energized to begin this journey and hope you guys are ready for some amazing vegan smoothies next year! (I know, I know so long to wait! But anticipation is half the fun, right?)
Big thanks to my uber-talented agent Holly of Hollan Publishing, who I am so grateful to have met.
HHL rolls on. Yes I will still be blogging my little heart out here on HHL - and editing my other site FindingVegan.com - and posting for Babble.com's FamilyKitchen. Wow, I'm going to have a very busy few months!!
Good thing I will have plenty of smoothie taste testing to keep me energized.
Estimated publish date is spring/summer 2013.
soy banana-berry - recipe..
About Avery from their site: an imprint focusing on health, wellness, fitness, psychology, and popular science, is best known for publishing cutting-edge, but accessible books from the top experts in their fields.
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I wrote this entry the evening my book deal was finalized..
Reflection on this Moment. I'm drenched in a happy glow on this blustery Friday night - capping off an adventurous work week. The pouring rain that had been crashing against my window all afternoon, shaking the trees and sturdy palm leaves, has finally cleared away.
Outside, shiny puddles of rain linger on the porch. Silver globe dew drops mingle with bright green grass - exposed chocolate patches of muddy soil happily soak up the needed moisture.
Chalky cream clouds hover and melt as a setting sun casts a brassy beam of white and pink light over the hills, bouncing off of raindrop-speckled glass windows and tall metal buildings. The leftover drops look like tiny disco-balls, with glinting faint rainbows curled up in each bead of water. Soon, the sky will fade to a dusty blue and everything will be calm, quiet and sleepy.
And all I can do is savor this moment.
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The Avery books I mentioned above..
Sticky Fingers Sweets!
Prescription for Nutritional Healing.
Anonymous says
yogagirl1964 says
I just made the Watermelon-Citrus Stress Melter on page 157.. the flavor was like drinking in sunshine... Refreshing and bright!!
Laquinha says
Awesome!! I was just "googling" around to see if anyone has done it because I am looking forward to buy a book with a vegan smoothie recipe a day!
If I may suggest something:
- I would love if it has a picture for each smooth (all them should be tested 🙂
- Have a calendar material with the dates and the "smoothie of the day" based on fruits on season.
- I hope the recipes will follow the fruit combining rules 🙂
All the best!
Smmcmaster says
I've been checking out your site for a few months now and I have to say that your energy is contagious. You are so sweet. It is so obvious that you love being vegan, you love life and you love your friends, family and viewers. Good luck to you on your new book, you really deserve it. You generously share your talent for great recipes with your vegan audience and your altruistic nature is being rewarded. Good luck with the new book, I know it will be a great sucess. I can't wait to buy it!
ridzomom says
Now we can have smoothies every day of the year with no repeats! Awsome!
Dawn Riehs says
I have a Nija blender, when I make juices (fruit and vegetables) they are good but after awhile they get very thick from the pulp. Should i strain it? I thought the pulp was good for you.
Jenna says
Congratulation! I am really looking forward to having my smoothie horizons expanded! I can get pretty creative with the majority of my cooking, but I have to admit to being in a serious smoothie rut. While you are working on your opus on the subject, any chance I could get a suggestion on what is a good substitute for the banana that seems to be in almost every smoothie recipe I come across? (Celiac is a pain, but I honestly sometimes think THAT odd ball allergy is a bigger pain in the patooty!)
Kathy Patalsky says
Avocado - very creamy. And mango is another "creamy-sweet" fruit
Jenna says
Thanks so much! I always have mango in the freezer (whenever I see a sale on some of the pricier - at least here in Ohio - fruits, I grab as many as I can afford to woodge into the budget and as soon as I get home it gets prepped and popped into single serve snack bags for the freezer) so that is just perfect! And... my husband is always trying to nag me into eating avocado - this sounds like a way to work it in without actually have to notice I'm eating it. (Not... my favorite food in the world. But it's healthy and do try)
Rayni says
ooohhhmmyyygooosh! Droooools...
Ramona says
Congrats! My husband and I look forward to buying the book and giving our vita-mix a workout as well!
sachxn says
Smoothies are my favorite...I have bookmarked this ...awesome...thanks
Sk63mu68 says
how do I get the recipe for this smoothie pictured? the blueberry smoothie with a mint leaf garnish...
Gabrielle says
Congratulations, Kathy!!
Laura says
I'm opening the very first vegan cafe( take-out or sit at outdoor tables only, no indoor seating) in North Conway, NH, a three season resort area in Mount Washington Valley. The area caters to a diverse group that combines outdoor enthusiasts, as we have the Saco River running through the area, as well as hundreds of hikes, rock climbs, bike trails, and of course, the "strip" lined with hotels, shops, restaurants. We have never done this so need to be very careful and have delicious offerings, but not too many.
Focus is smoothies and juices, a couple vegan baked items, a couple vegan deserts, and two breakfast offerings ;a tofu scramble and french toast topped with fruit sauce and a vegan whipped cream. Any suggestions would be loved?
Michelle Nuzzelillo says
No suggestions...but super excited that we're getting a vegan cafe! We're in Tamworth, and would def make the trip. Where are you going to be located? GOOD LUCK!
Lslitt says
In Norcross Circle at the opposite end of where the Met Cafe is located. Used to be Teeny Bean Coffee Shop a couple years ago.
Marla says
If you can that is 😉 xo
Marla says
Kathy this is such wonderful news!!! Can't wait to see your book ~ please put me on the list for a review copy.
Gena says
I am so, so, so proud of you!! I know this book will be a huge success, and I am sending you huge amounts of love! <3
Agrass23 says
I have recently been reading your blog here and am totally addicted! I hope that this vegan smoothie book (which I will totally be buying the minute it enters the market) is just a first step into a cookbooking career. I love every one of the recipes I've been trying and can't wait to try more! (and I'm not even vegan...yet?)
Gloria Kersh says
Congrats, I don't know how you are going to squeeze all that into the summer but best of luck and I can't wait. The pics you've included on this post are amazing, I want a smoothie NOW!
Allie says
Congrats! That's wonderful!! 🙂
Lexie's Kitchen says
Kathy ... how thrilling! This will be a beautiful expression of you ... vibrant photography, rockin' healthy recipes. So happy for you. Will wait with anticipation. I can always use more inspiration when it comes to smoothies. xoLexie
J HL says
WHOA! Congrats! This is awesome news!!
Farrah says
Congrats Kathy!!! I am so excited for your book! My husband and I drink smoothies every morning for breakfast. We will most definitely be buying this book! I am an absolute fan of this blog, a stalker really 😉 Love your stuff!! Thanks for feeding my family!
Livvy says
Congrats 🙂 I will totally buy it. I hope though it won't be too vitamix-juicer friendly as I have zero of zero items. 🙂
Adam says
how exciting! congratulations!
I will definitely be ordering a copy as soon as its available! 🙂
Vegan Richa says
Congratulations!! I am so happy for you. all the very best for the book and wish you lots more amazing things in the future!
Not You says
Woo hoo! I'm planning to transition to a vegan diet and I am a total smoothie lover! I love a recipe book with lots of pictures. I'll definitely be buying.
Kathleen Richardson says
What a wonderful book this will be! Will I need a VitaMix to make these smoothies. I know how well VitaMix works having used one at my son's house, but don't have one myself. Tell me a blender will work as well for your creations. Love today's photos.
Christine west says
o so wanna buy it!!! cant wait to see it in print form! please let me know when its availble and where from!
Robin Williams says
Awesome news, Kathy! I can't wait to buy it. I only hope your publisher will not talk you out of having photos for every recipe. I am sure having color photos will increase the price of the book. I will be happy to pay for it. I have found it difficult to find a vegan smoothie recipe book with appetizing photos.....which is why I love your website so much. Your photography makes me want to try everything!!!
Here is one of my favorite smoothie recipes that I hope you test and maybe put in your book. 1 cup almond milk, handful of kale, handful spinach, 1 frozen banana, 1/3 cup rolled oats, 1 tsp. spirulina, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, dash of agave or maple syrup (optional depending on how ripe the banana is)
Yummy, healthy and energizing!!
62fenderstrat Me says
Awesome!! Congratulations! Can't wait to hit Barnes and Noble soon as it's out!
Márcia Gonçalves says
Congratulations Katy ! I've been following your blog the past year and seriously I was wondering when you were going to publish your own cookbook 😉
Kristy says
Oh Kathy! I am so excited for you! That is fantastic news and you're right- it is such a perfect fit. Can't wait to pick up a copy! 🙂
Laurie says
Congrats!!! It's about time you had a book. You have pretty much revolutionized my husband and mine's eating habits. 🙂
Erin Haslag says
Long time reader & new to commenting - congratulations on the big news! Will be a great addition to my favorite smoothie apps 🙂 And thank you for sharing your publishing journey as someone who's looking to start down that road in the next year. Cheers!
Marly says
Congrats, Kathy! You SO deserve this. Can't wait to be perusing through your lovely book soon!
Angela Liddon says
Congrats Kathy!! I've been a huge fan of you and your blog for a while now. I'm so excited for you! What could be better than 365 smoothies in a year? I can't wait to see what winter creations you come up with...I often drink them in the winter, but I'll be the first to admit that they aren't always seasonal.
Lala says
You should make a vegan cookbook with ALL of your recipes in it! I would buy it for sure 🙂
Jaya Bhumitra says
Congratulations!
Maggies says
Congratulations! 🙂 Since I came across your blog I thought "how it's possible this woman doesn't have a cookbook???". I hope this is just the beggining for you! All your recipes and photographs are amazing! You do a hell of a good job in my opinion.
Cheers! 🙂
AIDY says
Amazing!
Nikki @ The Tolerant Vegan says
Congratulations!!!!!! I can't wait to see it!
Holly says
Hooray! So, so thrilled to be working with you!
Stephanie says
Congratulations! I have a smoothie for breakfast every morning. I can't wait to get my hands on your new book!
Elizabeth says
That's fantastic news Kathy! Congratulations! Can't wait for the book which will surely be filled with so many bright and beautiful smoothies. Yum!
Veronica says
Congratulations, Kathy! So truly happy and excited for you (and for all of us, your fans!) Can't wait for the final product! (P.S. I changed my twitter name from @MyEatsAndTreats to @DearVer0nica! I'm the happy SoCal Avocado girl, haha)
SunShine_K says
Best wishes for a great book filled with wonderful vegan smoothies! <3
GetSkinnyGoVegan says
Congrats on the book! Nice to have ALL vegan smoothies as SO many books make references to whey protein, yogurt, and the like.
Sara says
Congratulations! I am thrilled and can't wait to get my hands on your book. 🙂
Jo @ Including Cake says
yay, really happy for you! the photos look great...i just love it when you have a double reason to do the things you already love doing in life! 🙂