Good Morning America, and Other Announcements
1.) The book is completely and totally and officially all done. It will be in stores this coming Tuesday, October 13. If you have pre-ordered from Amazon (and THANK YOU!!! for the pre-orders!) your book will be mailed that day.
2.) I am going to New York, and will be on Good Morning America on Tuesday, October 13. Set your DVRs, email your grandma, and tweet your peeps. I'm trying my hardest to not have an anxiety attack while on camera.
or on the plane.
My mom took me shopping for nice maternity clothes which actually fit, so I'm hoping I look pregnant and not just like a huge swollen blob.
3.) I got my hair done today. It's a bit darker than I've had in quite some time, and I really like it. The kids are weirded out. Adam likes it, but he says that no matter what. I'm quite pleased-- I think it looks fallish.
4.) You may have noticed my new super-awesome header with clickable tabs, thanks to the lovely and talented Jennette Fulda, of Make My Blog Pretty. If you are ever in need of any site design, tweaking, or hand-holding, Jennette is your girl. I can not possibly express how wonderful and responsive she is.
She is also the author of Half Assed, a hysterical weight-loss memoir I read on the plane the last time I went to New York. I was so thankful to have her book to keep my mind off of the turbulence.
I hate turbulence.
eek. Now I've freaked myself out again.
5.) I've gotten a few emails about an icky ad for cutting out belly fat that has been automatically attaching itself to the bottom of the emails that go out through feedburner. I had NO IDEA this was happening, and greatly appreciate the head's up. I've since contacted google and have asked to be opted out of certain campaigns, but it looks like it takes about 24 hours to process these types of requests.
I'm terribly sorry that this happened, and I hate it that anyone has been inadvertently offended.
6.) The $200 gift card give-away is still going strong over at Totally Together Reviews. If you haven't already entered, hop to it!
7.) I am ecstatic that the book is finally here. I've heard several authors liken writing and publishing a book to child birth. I have even joked with friends that sometimes it feels that way. But I've decided it's not the same. It's not even close.
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is family. So. Hug your kids, call your parents, your grandparents, your sister, and your brother, and remember that all the day-to-day stuff doesn't matter. Family comes first.
and then go set your DVRs. ;-)
xoxo steph
How exciting! Congratulations :) I'll have to set the DVR b/c no way I'll be up that early! haha I've pre-ordered my copy and one for a friend that won a blog giveaway! I can't wait! I've cooked so many of your crockpot recipes, or used you as a reference for cooking times in the past year!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations again! See ya Tuesday on the tele!
ReplyDeleteWheee! Oh, Congratulations! Try and enjoy it, I know it'll go so fast, so have somebody else take pictures, but have fun!
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm all verklempt!
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That's great, Steph! Have a blast on GMA :)
ReplyDeleteI actually pre-ordered my book and it arrived on Wednesday! I am loving it! I love your blog, but there's just something about sitting down and flipping through pages in a good old-fashioned cookbook.
ReplyDeleteI'm Christina's friend who won her blog giveaway! I'm so excited!
ReplyDeleteYay! will definitely watch you on gma!
ReplyDeleteCongrats steph. You are my hero.
ReplyDeleteI'll be watching.
oxxo (cookie)
I will set the DVR since I'll be up and at school teaching on Tuesday. We leave the house at 6:45. Any idea what time you'll be on?
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
I can't wait to get my pre-ordered copy! I wish that mine had come early, like Anon's did! I've sent so many people to your blog over the last year, and I can't wait to have all those recipes in beautiful book form. Yay!!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteFor whatever reason I feel like I know you... although what I have come to know is your yummy crockpot food and food ideas.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and I am so happy for you.
I will be watching and yelling to my husband 'I know her! I know her!' as I remind him you are the crockpot lady and my crazy obsession with your blog. Then I will promptly go to the book store and buy a copy of the cookbook.
Can't wait for Tuesday!
I know we have never met. And, I know I only "troll" your blog infrequently. But, I am so proud of you! You are inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteYou've saved dinner here so many days. Thank you for all the work on the recipes. Your book is at the top of my Christmas list. Best of luck on GMA. Way cool!
ReplyDeleteI had pre-ordered the book and it came yesterday, I was so excited I was squealing! I very much enjoyed the blog last year and very excited to have hard copies of alot of these recipes.
ReplyDeleteI bought a copy through pre-order here in Canada (from amazon.ca, I think) and it arrived on Friday. It looks beautiful. I have enjoyed every one of your recipes and I can't wait to try more. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's so awesome!
ReplyDeleteH A P P Y Day! You are giving birth in a lot more ways than one: baby, book, new polished and competent look, upgraded photo image slow cookers/crockpot look on website w/ polish, blogher business finesse, new recipes, and a tv spot! Rachel Ray here you come! I want the joy from buying the book in a store as we have watched your journey. Enjoy your little ones & your followers give you their strength to pull off that and other coming interviews and shows. Talk to us your followers during the interview and I know that will help! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting! I've missed your blog - how fun to hear from you again. I 'think' I pre-ordered but will go check my Amazon account to be sure. Blessings on you and your sweet family, and thank you for writing this. (My favorite part: when you say how the kids did or did not like something.)
ReplyDeleteYou are going to do great! Congrats and I ordered my copy today as a birthday present to myself - really looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteYay Steph!
ReplyDeleteWill set my DVR pronto!
I am so excited about your new cookbook, especially since I believe you said everything is gluten-free? That's what I need. Someone else to do the gluten-free thinking for me! I saw you on Good Morning America the first time you were on - that is the reason I started following your blog. I look forward to watching you again this week! And congratulations on your cookbook!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations from Saskatchewan, Canada! I preordered your book the other day and can't wait to get it! Good luck with the opening sales and Good Morning America! I'll have to catch the clip on YouTube.
ReplyDeleteYay, it's available to those of us across the pond on Amazon.co.uk! http://bit.ly/xe6V4
ReplyDeleteCongratulations again. I have been reading you for a long time.I'll be watching for you on Tuesday.I saw you last time; gret stuff. I need that book! Love your great looking blog; mine needs help.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Rita
This is so exciting...glad the book is DONE and looking forward to buying my copy on Tuesday. You'll do great on GMA...you know we'll all be watching and rooting for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the book AND the pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteWill the book be available in the UK via amazon uk? I know someone who will adore receiving it as a Christmas gift.
Wow! Just found and pre-ordered the book on Amazon UK (2 copies, 1 for me, 1 as a gift for the son-in-law)
ReplyDeleteDo you have a date for UK release?
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Pat
I'll be just like Crystal on Tuesday! LOL. I've never commented before, but I'm always here looking for new recipes. Good luck and enjoy Tuesday!!! And congrats on the book! I know what I'll be putting on my Christmas list! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new book!
ReplyDeleteI am curious if the Alphabetical List posted December 1, 2007 includes all the recipes on your blog or have more been added?
Hi Corners,
ReplyDeleteyes. I have continued to update that post each time I do a new recipe.
--steph
I set the TIVO! Are you going to be on the same day as Uma Thurman? How cool that you get to do things like this now! I'm sure you will look like a lovely, happy, pregnant mommy!
ReplyDeleteHow cool for you!! Can't wait for your cookbook to make my life a little more easier {as if reading your blog doesn't do that already!}. Seriously so amazing all of your success! You are a true inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm setting my DVR and looking forward to your book! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations. that is awesome.
ReplyDeleteYippee! I am so proud of you!!!
ReplyDeletexoxox
M
The TiVo is set!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to get my preorder from Amazon. Your pumpkin spice lattes were a big hit over the weekend.
ReplyDeleteYEA!!
ReplyDeleteWill set my DVR tonight!!
Ordering my book tomorrow!!!
Yes, yes, congratulations to you! And just as importantly, congratulations for ME!
ReplyDeleteI am completely helpless in the kitchen, bought a crock pot after starting to read your blog and actually made a few semi-edible dishes!
I can't wait to get this book and get my crock pot huffin and puffin. Thank you!
Enjoy the new book and all that comes with it!
ReplyDeletewill there be any book signings?
ReplyDeleteHooray For You!!! Congratulations Steph.Couldn't be happier for you and can't wait to have the book in my hand...
ReplyDelete:)
good luck on GMA!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I was inspired (by you) to buy another slow cooker (I've got two perfectly good slow cookers now). Twice the cooking!! wahoo!!
Just got notification via Amazon that your cookbooks (Hello, Christmas gifts) are on their way. I am so excited!!! Thanks for all that you have done to save dinner at my house and houses everywhere!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just saw you on tv! lol...your a movie star now. I was hoping to see you on GMA, but I figured I would forget. I must have gotten lucky because it was accidentally on and I happened to see your segment. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that I am watching you on TV right now. It seems like I am watching a good friend. Your chicken did look good. I might have to bring up my crock pot.
ReplyDeleteJust saw you on GMA!!! That was so well done!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward for your book - and trying the maple dijon chicken recipe!
I was home, watching GMA, no idea that you were going to be on. You were FANTASTIC!! And you looked so good!
ReplyDeleteI followed you for the entire year you posted and love your site. It's so nice to see a fellow blogger have so much success. Congratulations!
I just watched your segment on GMA...GREAT JOB!! You looked terrific and what a great dress. They should have given you a box to stand on though. lol I wish they let you talk more. Didn't really get to plug your book and they cut you off for the new tally.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
You Did Great....just finished watching you...is it hectic on the set, it just always seems to be when they do food segments.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on new baby coming also.
Congrats! What an awesome day for you. Enjoy it, you've earned it! It just so happens that I have birthday money to spend and I can't think of anything I'd love more than your cookbook! With three kids in sports and various other activities, your meals are a lifesaver! Thank you for all your hard work!!
ReplyDeleteI just saw you on Good Morning America...a small lead in to your segment. You rock! You look great and pregnant :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Just bought your book to give for a bridal shower present. I plan on buying one for myself in about a week also. So excited to get it! :)
ReplyDeleteWatching now.. you look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI made sure to have the TV on this morning and you rocked girl! congrats on the great peice and thanks for reminding us of the pumpking latte...I haven't made that since last year and can you guess what is is going into the crock around noon for tea time today?
ReplyDeleteJust watched you on GMA. You did great! Too bad you didn't have more time, but it is hard to get a long segment, especially when Uma Thurman is on :)
ReplyDeleteWow, now you can say that Uma Thurman opened for you at an event! hehehe
And you did look pregnant, beautifully so, no 'big blob' at all! Good job.
Heather
You'll do great! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog while I was looking for some insight into Pasta Fagioli. So glad I found it! Good luck with your new book - looks fantastic! Definitely on my list!
ReplyDeleteYou were wonderful! Good Job!
ReplyDeleteJust watched you on the GMA website. You looked fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSo funny, I just flipped on GMA after dropping off kids at school. And there you were!!! I was so excited to see you again and you looked adorable:)
ReplyDeleteThen I had to come here and get the scoop. Will check today at Barnes and Noble for your book.
You did awesome! I wish they had let you talk more about your book... but, what is most important is you looked great and all that food made me hunry!
ReplyDeleteI was up all night at the ER with a flu'ish 6 month old, so I was getting big kids off to school an hour late. As we were getting ready to walk out the door you came on.... we had to watch. Everything you had prepared foodwise my big boys kept saying, 'Mom, have we made that? Ewe, have we had that yet? Do you KNOW her KNOW her? THAT is the crockpot lady!' You would have thought we were watching Miley Cyrus... but the crockpot version! ha
Congrats and I can not wait to go get the cookbook.... as soon as my flu-baby is better. :-)
Oh, and to celebrate, we are having Crockpot Asian Chicken for dinner tonight.
Good job this morning! Loved seeing you on GMA! It went really smooth! You did not appear nervous at all!
ReplyDeletewatched you this morning - you did great. I quietly look on your site quite often when I need dinner inspiration.
ReplyDeleteyou did great today on GMA! and you looked beautiful. congrats!
ReplyDeleteGreat job today and you looked wonderful in your outfit!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, you looked great today!! Excellent job on GMA!!
ReplyDeleteOMG..shoot I missed GMA! I hope you post a clip. I just came over to say that your cookbook just arrived at my door!!!! Woo Hoo! I'm so excited and honored to have "met" you way before when! Now you're super duper famous! Lucky girl! I'm sure that you made it safely to NY and that you looked beautiful! I'm so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
Watching you now. You did great! You look lovely!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you, Stephanie. You've worked so hard and deserve so much applause!
Why is it I always find your "I'm going to be on tv" posts the day or afternoon after your appearance? Hope GMA went well!! Maybe it'll be on the website ~ I'll have to go look now that I know about it. Can't wait for the book. I've been using your recipes for a year now, delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteI watched your segment and thought you did awesome! You are very cute and pregnant- but those folks on GMA are AMAZONS! Can't wait to give the maple glazed chicken a try. Sounds like a perfect fall dish. Now I need to go look for something to do with these porkchops...
ReplyDeleteJust got back from Barnes and Noble withyour book!!! I'm so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job on GMA, Steph! And, not one dish, but four--way cool. Of course, I love that you cited being a gluten-free family and using certified gluten-free oats ... spreading celiac/gluten intolerance awareness, oh yeah! You looked awesome, too--hair color, hair length, hair volume and shine (LOL, but true), and your very pretty blue top. I'm sure your book is going to be a huge seller. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteShirley
I saw you on Good Morning America and thought your hair looked so gorgeous! Wish mine could look like that. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of your book. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteSaw you on GMA...you looked beautiful! I'm excited about your cookbook...good job.
ReplyDeleteHey girl, I saw you on GMA! You did such a great job! You didn't look nervous at all. I love reading your blog and trying your recipes. Keep it up! I also enjoy reading your tips on the TTJ website.
ReplyDeleteI must say I'm LOVIN' the cookbook! I've gone page by page and placed post-its for everything that I want to make "right now"..there is a lot of flags needless to say. By the way you did great on GMA!!
ReplyDeleteLeigh
I preordered from Amazon, and it was waiting for me when I got home tonight. It's wonderful - you deserve to feel proud! I'm going to order another one for my mom.
ReplyDeleteYou were awesome on GMA Tuesday morning!
ReplyDeleteI just watched the clip! You look great and did awesome!!!! That honey dijon recipe sounds amazing! I am going to have to make it this week...I hope drumsticks will work!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!
Carrie @ Organic & Thrifty
(another gluten-free blog)
Just got a notice that your book has been shipped...cannot wait!!!
ReplyDeleteyou did beautifully! so professional! and you looked stunning!
ReplyDeleteJust bought the cookbook at Barnes and Noble yesterday! In the crockpot this morning is the Autumn Sausage Casserole! I didn't see you on GMA but hopefully I can find it on youtube. THANK YOU for your awesome recipes!
ReplyDeleteIt was a short clip but excellent! You looked great too. Blue suits you well!
ReplyDeleteYou were great!
ReplyDeleteYou can find the clip on GMA's website. www.abcnews.com
Just got the cookbook yesterday from Amazon...Love It. Can't wait to get cooking!
ReplyDeleteOh shoot - I am just now seeing this about GMA. CONGRATS!! You rock, girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteSo, the other day someone said to me after reading your post about BlogHer food "You actually are friends with the crockpot lady??" You are my brush with a celebrity :)
Love the book Stephanie! I preordered it from Amazon and it arrived yesterday. It is full of post-its on pages I want to try!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the fabulous book! I have a creation in my slow cooker as I type this! I can't wait to pick up your book this weekend. You always have the best recipes.
ReplyDeleteGreat Job yesterday on GMA! You were awesome!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I just requested it at my library and there were already 10 holds. That says a lot!!
ReplyDeleteI feel sort of famous too since I discovered your blog toward the beginning of your year long adventure. You have done an excellent job. I need to order a copy of the cook book don't I!?
ReplyDeleteSaw the book in person last night at Books A Million in Montgomery, AL.
ReplyDeleteCongrats. Can hardly wait until mine arrives from Amazon.
Yesterday I was killing time while waiting to pick up the kids and I thought that I would check out the bookstore. While I was there I saw your book! I was all excited! I felt like I knew the author!It is amazing how much you feel like you know a person by reading your blog everyday! So thanks - your book looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you and I think I have an Amazon gift certificate left over from Christmas...guess what I'm buying with it?? New shoes. HA! No, I'm buying your book.
ReplyDeleteI read Jeanette's blog. She is really funny so I was all "Hey, I know who Jeanette is!" when I read your entry. AND, I live in Indiana too! Weird!
Good luck with the book mayhem and pregnancy stuff. And THANK YOU for the search function on your site. Now I don't have to scroll through all the recipes looking for the one I want!
I happened to find your blog one day and you have definitely been the inspiration for me to dust off my crock pot! You looked fabulous on Good morning America and I just picked up your book at Books a Million this morning. Can't wait to try some of your other recipes!
ReplyDeleteI just saw the book and had to stop over. This look amazing between my crockpot and crockpot liners I don't think life could be any better!
ReplyDeleteLove easy recipes thanks, so much I can't wait to check it out!
two copies arrived today
ReplyDeleteI got your cookbook in the mail today. I bought 4, one for me and three to give away.
ReplyDeleteI watched you online this a.m. Too cute! Excellent plug for the book!
ReplyDeleteGot mine today!!! Whoo-hoo. I LOVE it. Just trying to decide what to try first. :)
ReplyDeleteYou did so great on the show! Can't wait to pick up my copy of the book. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI got my cookbook in the mail today. I'm so excited. I may order some more for Christmas gifts.
ReplyDeleteYou were beautiful and articulate on GMA! Can't wait for my copy of the cookbook. I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteI just received my copy of your cookbook yesterday - just in time for my birthday week! Time to break out the sticky notes and snuggle up on the sofa to start planning autumn dinners! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I added your book to my Christmas wish list! I sure hope someone gets it for me, or I will have to buy it myself. I just got a beautiful new crockpot that I am just itching to use!
ReplyDeleteGuess what?! I have YOUR orange chicken in the crockpot and YOUR cookbook came in the mail today! What a wonderful day - spent the last hour perusing the cookbook. Can't wait to dive in and start cooking :)
ReplyDeleteI just saw you on the GMA website, and I had not seen your post about it yet, so I was so suprised! I love it, you are short--like me! Slow-cooking baby #3!! Too Cute!! Congratulations, and I can not wait to pick up your book!
ReplyDeleteI just watched GMA on the DVR and you were great! You looked gorgeous (LOVE the hair!) and you didn't seem nervous at all. I did tell my hubby that I was disappointed your segment was so short, and they seemed to be rushing you and not letting you talk! To echo the sentiments, it was like watching a good friend on TV!
ReplyDeleteI got the cookbook on Friday and sat on the couch while I went through the entire thing, page by page by page, all the way to the end. I am totally psyched and have been using my crock pot about 4 times a week, with many more nights to come! Thanks for doing such a great job!
Congrats!! It's always fun to stop by your blog and see how far you've come. I'm beyond impressed!
ReplyDeleteI received my book last week and am plotting next week's dinner menu. :-) Thank you for compiling your treasures into a book. Congratulations and thank you for all of your hard work. I own several crockpot cookbooks and your book stands out for originality and being true to yourself!
ReplyDeleteCongrats I'm so happy for you!!! Your site has been a lifeline for me, I work doubles at work twice a week, so crock potting is a must, but I only have about 2 recipes of my own! Now I have more and more!!! THANKS!!!
ReplyDeleteI saw you on GMA. I loved your clothes and your hair. I was thrilled to see you ... slow cooking, blogging, gluten-free ... YAY!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that I got my copy of your cookbook in the mail Saturday and cooked out of it Sunday. My youngest son and I have already picked out many things to try. Both of my boys were very impressed that a "stay-home-mom" wrote and published a cookbook. Thanks for the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the release of your book! I pre-ordered and was
ReplyDeletejust able to crack it open this morning. You've done a lovely job, it
is packed full of wonderful recipes that I am very excitted to have in
my hands. I have to say though that I was sad to see it set up
differently than the recipes on your web-site. Lacking the
ingredients pics and finished products pics. I realize that would
probably add a great deal in expense to producing the book, but it
really does enhance the desire to even try a recipe. So maybe it would
be possible to add those to your next book (you absolutely must do
another with all the fabulous ideas you continue to come up with). I
am however, very glad to still see the verdict section.....that is
also such a great help when choosing a meal to prepare. Thank you so
much for sharing your continued venture in slow cooking with all of
us!!!!
Wow I was really on the ball...I'd put your book in my "save for later" pile on Amazon and the other day I decided to bite and order it. Didn't even look at the release date. It came a couple days later and I've already made one dish and planning for several more. I love having my favorites from the blog in one neat and tidy spot and I LOVE that the "verdicts" are there as well. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI totally forgot about the actual release date for the book and ordered it last week. It came 3 days later and I'm so thrilled! I love having my favorites from the blog in one neat and tidy spot and I really love that the "verdicts" are there as well! Yay!
ReplyDeleteI've already made 4 recipes from the cookbook - it's wonderful to have a printed version!
ReplyDeleteluv u steph and i don't even know you!!
ReplyDeletedefinitely getting your book. have always loved slow cooking food.
good luck with the book.
p.s. i hate turbulance too.
I remember the days when we used to work together on BAP! I just wanted to say your cookbook sounds fantastic and I'm so happy for you! Way to go Steph!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! I just watched your GMA peice - you did great! The funny thing is, I made that exact recipe for dinner the past 2 weeks. I found it on you blog and it became an instant hit with my family. It was fun to watch you make the recipe and I can't wait to get your book.
ReplyDeleteHi, I thought you may want to post this for your readers:
ReplyDeleteTaste of Home´s Spooky Slow Cooker Giveaway to win a new Hamilton Beach® 3-in-One Slow Cooker. You can enter EVERY DAY for a chance to win! NO PURCHASE OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER.
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I just discovered your blog while surfing the web, and I'm using my crock pot right now! I look forward to trying your recipes.
ReplyDeleteGenerally, the extra liquid that doesn't evaporate makes my meals soupy. What's the best way to remedy this?
Hi Eileen, most of my recipes don't make the food soupy unless it is supposed to be that way----like soup!
ReplyDeleteif you are using a family favorite, you can try taking the lid off near the end of cooking time to let the added moisture evaporate, or you can try propping the lid open during cooking to let steam escape.
xxoo steph
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for about four months, have made several of your recipes...most of them wonderful...a few....well...not so good.
I was in Barnes and Noble today and saw your book (only one left) and immediately grabbed it! I love having all of your recipes in one nice and orderly place! I also agree with other readers that the verdict portion is greatly appreciated! Thanks again!
It is so exciting when a blogger publishes a book- congrats and I know of two you will sell- one for me and one for my daughter who also is a crockpot fiend!
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