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Update #5: Did you get your copy?

Posted on November 22, 2010

Friends,

We were so excited to get our hands on the first edition of The Flexitarian Cookbook! The book turned out beautifully, and we've gotten some nice comments on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0615372740/ref=cm_sw_su_dp). And just today we wrote our first donation check ($800) to Slow Food USA and Yoga Bear!

We must send another heart-felt thank you to all of you who believed in us when this was just an idea. Without your early support, this book would not be possible. We can't thank you enough.

For those that supported us with $30+ donations, you should have received your copy by now. If you haven't, please contact us at info@theflexitariancookbook.com to get things sorted. The book is now available on Amazon, so please help us spread the good word!

Happy Cooking,
The Flexitarian Chefs
(Ash, Analisa, Halle, Julia, Kim)

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      Lisa Nash on November 22, 2010

      we got our copy and it look beautiful! Trying out more recipes will be a great antidote to too much turkey and stuffing on Thursday.
      Sarah said you've kept up with the launch parties...hope each one is even more successful than the last.

      All the best, Lisa

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      Jane Sorensen on November 22, 2010

      Just received my book today and I kept saying 'wow' as I turned page after page. It is gorgeous and I think the recipes look fantastic! I really look forward to using the book a lot! Beautiful job. You must be very proud and rightfully so! Best wishes, Jane

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      Flexitarian Chefs on November 22, 2010

      Thank you everyone! If you feel inspired, please write us a review on Amazon: (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0615372740/ref=cm_sw_su_dp). This will help us better market the book!

Update #4: 74% funded!

Posted on April 15, 2010

Hi Friends,

We are so grateful for your support. We are working hard on the book, and have 145 recipes currently being tested and refined. Ash is working on design, and trying to figure out the best book size that can be produced in way that's easy on the planet and on the wallet.

We'd love to hear your feedback or suggestions if you're in the publishing or food worlds. Help us make this book the best Flexitarian Cookbook it can be!

Also, help us spread the word so we can get to 100% funding!

Hugs,
The Flexitarian Chefs

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      sunslide on April 16, 2010

      hi girls - do you have a bread recipe included ? If not I've been baking bread and have two recipes
      - one sour dough (fun because you make a starter with just flour and water - time consuming - but brilliant in that it improves with age)
      - two a tin / lite brioche style

      let me know if you want these - all best

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      Flexitarian Chefs on April 22, 2010

      Sunslide--- we'd love for you to share your recipes! Please send them to us at info@theflexitariancookbook.com :)

Update #3: New Contributor: Chef Joe

Posted on April 2, 2010

Chef Joe Wittenbrook, the renowned owner of the Culinary Salon in San Francisco, is now contributing recipes to the book!

Chef Joe has served in numerous high profile culinary positions in San Francisco’s culinary scene including Chef de partie at the exclusive Huntington Hotel; private Chef for the Swiss Consulate; Chef de cuisine at the Mansion on Sutter Street; and Executive Chef at the San Francisco War Memorial Performing Arts Center. He returned to the California Culinary Academy in 2002 as a Chef Instructor where he taught Basic Skills, Garde Manger and European Cuisine.

Some of his recipes include:
- Roasted Eggplant and Mint Salad With or Without Shredded Salami
- Farro with Tomato, Capers and Tuna or Olives
- Butterfly Pasta with Fresh Peas, Green Onions, and With or Without Proscuitto
- Borscht (Ukranian Soup)
- Tuscan Bean Soup

We're excited to have him on board! Learn more: www.theculinarysalon.com

Update #2: Our website got a facelift!

Posted on March 26, 2010

http://www.theflexitariancookbook.com

And we're 43% funded, so thank you for the tremendous support!

Update #1: New Bonus Chapter!

Posted on March 21, 2010

We are really excited that Julia Gartland, the creator of the Sassy Kitchen blog and Sassy Gourmet Bakery in Brooklyn, has joined our volunteer team.

Julia is devoted to vegan, gluten-free food. Being intolerant to most foods herself, she enjoys transforming meals she can't eat into meals she can.

She is adding a collection of fresh recipes, like:
- BROWN RICE RISOTTO WITH FIG BALSAMIC REDUCTION
- SAVORY MAPLE-GLAZED TEMPEH
- QUINOA PESTO ZUCCHINI BOATS
- SAVORY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Learn more about Julia here: http://www.sassy-kitchen.com/

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We are experimental chefs inspired by healthy, hearty foods. Team includes: Rose DiPietrantonio, Julia Gartland, Ash Huang, Sarah Nash, Analisa Shah, and Halle Tecco. In addition to countless test chefs, recipe contributors, and donors like you :)

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