First and foremost I must say that I have the greatest admiration and respect for any sort of published author. So much time and sweat and planning and formatting went into this teeny tiny project of mine, so I can only imagine what “real” authors, especially of cookbooks, go through. That being said, it was the most fun idea I’ve had since starting this blog. From start to finish it took three long months to create - July until now - mainly because I was trying to dedicate time to daily blog posts and life as well. Even so, I was in my element during the whole process: drafting the recipes, testing them, writing them, photographing, editing and googling like a maniac when Open Office would insert weird page breaks or delete sections.
This e-cookbook of mine is only a small part of what four years of living in Italy has taught me to do in the kitchen. I have lots more to reveal, but think of this as a stepping stone into a world of real, Italian cooking, from the basics. Just as I learned, so can you, even if you’ve never cooked before.
And so, I am very happy to announce that the boot’s first e-cookbook, “ten [easy] italian recipes” is now for sale! $2.99 is a small price to pay for this kind of deluxe info, so get it while it’s hot. :) I thank all of you in advance for the encouragement, the support, and most importantly, your passion like mine for good food and great living! Finally, a huge mention must be given to Kate, best mom ever, for testing my creations and helping out immensely!
P.S. Please email me at marissabognanno@gmail.com if you have any questions or your download doesn't work properly!







Congratulations!! How exciting and inspiring! That spinach and phyllo pie looks absolutely delish. I guess I'll just have to get the e-book to find out what it's all about. Congrats again!
ReplyDeletethank you very, very much! :) yes, that pie is oh so good!
ReplyDeleteMarissa this is amazing! What a huge accomplishment!!! Congrats on the release of your first e-book, I'm sure there will be many more to come :)
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Jenna
thank you dear jenna! you're a sweetheart. :)
ReplyDeletecongrats! that is so awesome!!
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Congrats! What a wonderful project and a HUGE accomplishment. So... can I say "I knew you when" when you get way famous?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Marissa, this is amazing! Just bought my copy, can't wait to try some of your recipes :)
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Joelle
hahaha i don't know about that! i'm thinking the same for you and your future books! :)
ReplyDeletethanks a bunch morgan!
ReplyDeleteThis is so freaking cool. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeletethank you stephanie!!!
ReplyDeletejoelleeee thank you SO much!!! email me if you have any questions about the recipes!!
ReplyDeleteso many congratulations! what an amazing step for you - no one is more qualified to teach us, and I'm delighted to learn from you.
ReplyDeletedo you know how the download works - is it saved to an account that I can access anywhere, or should I buy it from my home laptop? want to make sure that I can check it when necessary, as I know it will be my mini Bible!
you are so cute!! thank you so much for the kind words. :) it will download to your computer and you'll only be able to access it from there!
ReplyDeleteso incredibly proud of you, pretty lady. I can't wait to whip up your Italian goodness for my Italian-name-giving husband ;) LOVE YOU!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I'll be picking up a copy soon and sharing it with all of our readers :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I've been wanting to do this for some time. You may have inspired me. :)
ReplyDeletethank you SO much!!!! your advice and support was so inspiring during our blate! :) i hope you and c love the book! xoxoxo
ReplyDeletehow nice of you!! thank you kirby! :)
ReplyDeletedo it shari! it was hard work, but you can do it! and if you ever need any hints or advice i'm your source! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your ebook, what a fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteI was waiting for you to come out with a cookbook! I'm telling you, girl! You'll be totally famous one day!!! :D
ReplyDeletethank you laura! :) it's been so fun making it!
ReplyDeleteHAHA! maybe, you never know! :) thanks so much stephanie!
ReplyDeletejust bought! woo :)
ReplyDeleteAHHH! SO PROUD OF YOU!!! this is so awesome! :) :) :) congrats marissa!
ReplyDeleteI knew this was coming the day I saw your magic in our lilliput kitchen in Urbino. Congrats!
ReplyDeletesezgi! that was so cute! remember the time we hugged for erica's chocolate? my food obsession was ripe even then. :)
ReplyDeletethank you jill!!!!!!!!
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