July 4th
2008
Yes I'm still alive, thank you for asking. The reason for the sudden quietness around here were my fantastic skills to juggle coordinate the last deadlines for my book with a rather spontaneously arranged trip to Paris. Paris was excellent, my aforementioned skills quite the opposite. In fact I am happy to state, that Christina (the angel from the editorial office) did not despair and throw her computer with my book on harddisk out of the window... Luckily, the hotel had free Wi-Fi, so at least a little got done, before exploring the city with Paris insiders, friends and foodbloggers Katia and David, who didn't get tired of spending time with us and sharing their favorite places. Now I definitely know that I could live pretty happily for the rest of my life just eating Saya or Soleil by Sadaharu Aoki - with the occasional Falafel inbetween.
But I was even more happy, when I left my editor's office yesterday. The final layout check is done, now I (and three more pairs of eyes) will spend the weekend re-re-re-reading the German book before we'll do the same with the English version probably over the next weekend. The publishing date (September) is approaching faster as ever ...
Don't you think this is the perfect atmosphere for layouting a nice little cookbook? (it's Christina's office, not mine)
Shhh, You shouldn't see this, but hey a sneak peak hasn't hurt anyone?
Don't you just have to love a graphic designer who uses the food names for the colors in your book?
great news...very happy for you...
Congratulations on completing the final layout! We are very excited, but we don't think we can wait until the English version is completed--so we are rapidly trying to learn German. So far, we can say "Nudeln" and "Schnittlauch" but not much else. We don't know what either word means but, thanks to our past exposure to Nicky and Oliver, they sound delicious.
Today is Independence Day here in the US, when most of us Americans traditionally celebrate our liberation from bad 18th century British eating habits by defiantly cooking hotdogs outside in warm summer weather. By all accounts, it is the perfect day to make the lemonade with grapefruit and ginger recipe suggested here on DD.
Unfortunately, for all of us here in San Francisco/Sausalito, the traditional weather on July 4th is more conducive to a steaming cup of hot chocolate and a log burning in the livingroom fireplace (it is currently 14 C at 9am here.) So, we will likely be consulting the DD archives for some festive winter recipes to help get us through the day. Regardless of the weather, DD always delivers a little bit of "sunsine and happiness" to our day.
Mmmm, gotta go...I think I smell some apple pie cooking in the kitchen...
Oh Nicky, I can't wait to see it! I can just tell it's going to be a gorgeous book.
Looking good! Thanks for the sneak peak, and best wishes, of course.
How exciting! Can't wait to buy the book!
Well, if your book come to Portugal for sure, i will run to buy it. I love your recipes, your pictures, colors, design, everything!
Congratulations for such a talent :-)
From a big fan in Guimarães, Portugal
A biiiiiiiiiiig kiss
(sorry my english)
Nicky, I am getting excited for you! I enjoy a little peek in every once and a while to see what you're doing :D
It looks like you enjoyed your stay in Paris.
Aoki is definitively at the top for pastries. Did you also try an other of his creations called "Zen"?
Looking great! I will be keeping my eyes out for your book!
Best wishes!
Oooooh, it looks so good! It seems to be a wonderful book with great pictures!!! Congratulations!!!
Your book will be the top thing on my Santa wish list.
Congratulations!!! Been dreaming to make mine too but God knows, dunno when will I step my foot in it.
If ur book will be available in Asia, would love to find it.
Hugs,
Congratulations ! It seems to be a wonderful book !
People, let me tell you: T. and I had a live & personal sneak preview and it is even better than what it looks like here, if you can imagine such a thing! T. called it "the most beautiful cookbook I have ever seen" and he has seen many, thanks to me and my obsession.
Also, auf's Buch freue ich mich, gibt's ja sicher im August überall in D. zu kaufen, gelle?......
Bis dahin gehe ich ins Golfcamp....you know what I mean! Besser isses nach 15 Jahren Abstinenz....
UNd, gehe gleich zu Aoki, werde an Dich denken!
War schön mit Euch, kam noch nicht zum Mailen...sorry...
hey, i have a natural talent for proof reading, so if you want one more pair for your german(i'm from austria)/or english version just drop me a line.
That's just the best thing. You so deserve a gorgeous book! Congratulations. Can't wait to buy it!
Oh, ist das aufregend - bin ja schon so auf das Buch gespannt! Um den Paris-Trip beneide ich dich natürlich schon ein bisschen...
how fun to meet 2 of my favorite bloggers, and I can't wait to see that book!
but Nicky, you are too adorable to hide behind books (and cameras!) we'll get a good head shot of you yet...
x dl
wow...so inspiring...i can't wait to have your masterpiece!
i'm nicole. i've been reading your site since 2004, but i never wrote comments. but this...this is too exciting.
i've born and live in italy but my parents are both german (freising und traunstein) and muenchen is my second home. reading you helps me keeping in touch with this other half of my heart.
i'm sure your book will be gorgeous, stylish and a plasure for eyes and mouth, just like your website is.
good luck and keep up enjoy your stunning work.
thank you.
preordered just one minute ago. Can't wait to see beautiful mouth watering pics in a gorgeous book.
Gedrückte Bestseller-Däumchen!
Jeanny
I can't wait to go to my favorite bookstore and buy your book. The preview looks fantastic!
How fabulous! This will be the perfect Christmas gift for my sister, because she doesn't read blogs.
Sieht wahnsinnig toll aus, bin schon sehr gespannt! Ich bin bis zum 15. September in Deutschland - ich hoffe, das Buch erscheint vorher?? Sonst muss ich bis naechstes Jahr warten - denn in australischen Buchlaeden wird es vermutlich erst viel spaeter auftauchen, oder?
I can't wait 'til the book comes out! Looks fabulous (: I'm sure we'll all love it
Is it going to be soft cover version only?
Was checking amazon.de and they only have the paperback version for preorder.
i can already tell this is going to be one great book. wondering now if i should get the german version, the english version, both? :)
can't wait!
wow.... can't wait!
does that mean you will soon release an english version of your book?
let us know when its out!
^^
Very excited for your new book. And I'm sure a trip to Paris gave it the finishing touch that it needed. :)
Congrats! Can't wait to pick it up!!
I am SO looking forward to giving this your book as a Christmas gift!
Bin ganz gespannt! Es ist bestimmt toll!
Jetzt ist es also offiziell: Ich kenne eine echte Kochbuchautorin!! - Buch ist bereits vorbestellt! - Liebe Grüße aus Regensburg!
Personally, I'd have the falafel every day versus in between.
What a recipe workout you've had! Looks delicious on paper:)
The cookbook looks great! I can't wait till it comes out.
Nikki, I read you all the time but seldom comment but just wanted to tell you "Wow! Congratulations!" I can tell it is going to be one gorgeous and well written!
Mmm ... looks mouth watering !
If I were you I would barely be able to sleep at night through stress and excitement. That said, I don't have half the talent that you do so I don't need to worry about it! That office looks so idyllic, beautiful, perfect.
I can not wait to see the final version!!!
As a new fan of your blog-the idea of having and giving your cookbook is so exciting.
Congrats!
I love the photo of you clutching the layout. That's such a luscious feeling! Your book looks gorgeous. Of course it will be magnificent.
Last time when I visited your wonderful site I brought it to my wife's notice and she started telling about your book. That will be a great book if i see your n team effort on every article and photos.
waiting eagerly....
wonderful, wonderful!
i just love your photos. so , wow, there'll be a book! hope your english version reaches our shores.
Woo hoo! Congratulations! I can't wait to pick up the English version . . . is it slated for September as well?
Looks good, really enjoyed the sneak preview!
Wow, Paris...our fourth favorite city after Munich, New York, and San Francisco! (Well, maybe just for me...) Actually, we are quite thrilled to get some new tips on Paris (you really never know as much as you think you do when it comes to that city.)
Anyway, we are anxiously awaiting the book's publication! Thanks for another great DD edition.
Das sieht ja vielversprechend aus - danke fürs Sneaken-dürfen! :-)
Weiter gute Augen und Nerven, viel Geduld und Spaß und liebe Grüße!