Today is February 28, 2012. Today is the day that felt a million years away in 2010 when I started writing the Joy the Baker Cookbook. Now, February 28th, 2012 is as close as the present… and we’re living in it!
Today the Joy the Baker Cookbook is officially born into the world. It’s 100 recipes and 100 photos. We’re talking NEW recipes. Things you haven’t seen here on Joy the Baker. Might I humbly suggest you go to the store and stock up on butter and sugar? You’ll need it. You’ll love it.
This book is written and shot by me. Tested and consumed by eager friends and family. Believed in by agent Alison, editor Leslie, cheerleader Michael. This book is made by me for YOU YOU YOU! I know you eat popcorn for dinner. I know you bake brownies for boys. I know you’re just looking for an excuse to make biscuits for every meal of the day…. and I love you I love you I love you!!!
I’m going on a humble book tour as well! I want to meet you!! I want to sign your book!! I want to circle pages of recipes you should make!! And I totally want to come over to bake with you… but that might be difficult. This book tour is funded by Joy the Baker and Co…. which means it’s funded by me… so please understand that if I can make it to your city, I absolutely will. And if I can’t… well… I really wanted to. Thank you for your love and understanding. Check out the Book Tour stops and get excited! Let’s meet and high-five and totally hug it out!
I’ll be at Vroman’s in Pasadena tonight (it’s Tuesday today…) at 7pm. Be there!
If I’m not able to see your smiling face, how about following me on Facebook and on Twitter? I’ll have all sorts of behind the scenes pictures of me being weird and nervous. What could go wrong there?
You can best believe I’ll also be podcasting like a maniac over on the Joy the Baker Podcast at Homefries.
I want you to be everywhere I am! Let’s do it!
Because today is such a wonderfully blessed day, I wanted to share a recipe from the book with you. These cupcakes are an absolute favorite.
Chamomile Cupcakes with Honey Glaze. These are delicate and ladylike… even if you eat six of them you’ll still be the picture of feminine grace. I (sorta) promise.
Cupcakes! Soft and delicately flavored. Reminiscent of late college nights with chamomile tea and one heck of a research paper to write. I can’t tell if the chamomile is more of a fragrance or taste. I’m leaning towards fragrance. That’s what alluring about these little cakes… you’re not sure where you’re experiencing it. It’s dreamy in that way….
And this, my dearheart friends, is how I’d like to formally introduce you to my book… with dreamy cupcakes, honey glaze, and a huge, humbled THANK YOU. Thank you for your love, support, and presence.
Today (like every single day in this world) is a day full of grace. I’m glad you’re in it with me.
Chamomile Cupcakes with Honey Glaze
recipe from Joy the Baker Cookbook (whoa…)
Makes 12 cupcakes
For the Cupcakes:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons dried chamomile (I got mine from tea bags)
1/2 cup milk (I used two percent)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon honey
about 5 tablespoons heavy cream
pinch of salt
Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with paper or foil liners and set aside.
To make the cakes: in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pinch of salt, and chamomile leaves. Mix on medium speed until the mixture is slightly coarse and sandy. This takes about 5 minutes.
While the mixture beats, in a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour half of the milk mixture into the flour mixture. Beat until just incorporated. Pour in the remaining milk mixture, turn the mixer up to medium-high speed and beat for 1 minutes, until well blended.
Divide the batter between the prepared cups. There isn’t a lot of batter so you’ll only fill the cups up half way. You’ll also need to scrape the bowl for remaining batter. This recipe doesn’t waste a drop.
Bake the cupcakes for 17 to 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pan to cool completely before frosting.
To make the glaze: in a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, honey, cream, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Use a butter knife to generously spread the frosting atop the cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with just a bit of chamomile tea leaves and arrange on a pretty plate. Cakes will last, well wrapped, at room temperature for up to three days.
Molly
I don’t know where I’ve been but I just found your blog a few days ago and have been baking up a storm. These are my new favorite cupcakes! And for anyone else out there who is obsessed with honey like me — I added an extra drop of honey on top of the glaze before adding the chamomile. Mmm.
Jessica
This is my new favorite cupcake recipe. The first time I ate one all I could say was “JOY THE BAKER IS A GENIUS”. Amazing! I would love to bake with rooibos someday but the flavor isn’t quite as strong or distinct so it probably couldn’t be the main feature like chamomile is here. But maybe I’m wrong! I hope so.
Sarah
oooo…recipe recipe recipe…we need it for Sunday family gathering PARTY!!!!! Thanks for sharing! i had featured u in the post of Top 7 Best Biscuits from Scratch on AllFreshRecipes, looking forward to ur MORE EATS!
jayalaxmi
i love ur recipes…cant imagine i nvr ran into ur blog before…
such a delight to read these simple but amazing food recipes…
Jessica Benitez
How many cupcakes does this recipe yield?
joythebaker
makes 12 cupcakes.
Nicah
Okay okay, so it’s 10:30 pm, and I have 11 beautiful honey camomile cupcakes in my cupcake box and 1 in my tummy. These. Are. Amazing. If the bookstores were open at this hour I would’ve gone out to by your cookbook by now (I do hope they carry it here!)
I’ve always loved your blog, and now I’ve fallen in love with your book.
Thank you, Joy!
Much love from the Philippines,
Nicah.
P.S. I tweeted a picture of one of the cupcakes pre-devouring and mentioned you in it. :)
Nicah
These sound soooo lovely! Thank you for so generously sharing this. <3
Annie
Ack! Mine keep sinking and we’re following the recipe to a tea… so to speak. :) Any suggestions?
Ava
Have you ever tried this with Earl Grey black tea? I usually make Earl Grey frosting but as I was trying this recipe I ran out of chamomile so just used the Earl Grey and it was delicious! I am currently obsessed with your blog and as a young baker I learn so much!
Thank you and I look forward to getting your book!
~AVA
Balot
wish i had a copy of your book…
Florida Honey
The honey glaze is what makes this recipe sound so delicious to me. Honey automatically makes a cupcake healthy — right?
Natalie
I’ve made these a couple of times & they are a hit! Totally different than any other cupcake! So yum! Thanks Joy & I loveeeee your book!
Jenny @ BAKE
Congrats on the book! I love these photos they are so perfect
devoted4life
Congrats on your cookbook! I can only wish that someday I will be able to do the same (if only really to pass onto my future kids like my mom passes on her recipes).
And p.s. I frequently enjoy popcorn for dinner…..
Amanda Thompson
Your cookbook arrived in the mail yesterday and I think I might have died and gone to heaven! Thank you for making such a beautiful, wonderful book ~ you are amazing!!!!
Emily
Bought the book last night and absolutely love it! I am going to make the cinnamon rolls for my husband’s birthday breakfast on Saturday. Such a great looking book.
Loryn
Joy, you know me. I can’t believe how well you know me. Popcorn for dinner. Exactly.
I can’t wait to make these cupcakes. I’ve been positively drooling over them since I’ve seen them! Thanks for all the great food!! Good luck with your book tour!
Rachael
Congratulations!!! This is soooo exciting for you!
I’m eagerly awaiting my copy to arrive in the UK (end of the month – roll on!!!) and am gutted that I won’t make it to a book signing – a little far to come perhaps!
Glad to hear you’re such a roaring success (as if we doubted it for a second) and enjoy the rest of your book tour!
Sisters' project
I made the blueberry brown butter muffins Shutterbean posted on her blog, and they were totally amazing. Looking forward to the rest of your cookbook.
Joy
Just got the book for my birthday! Yea! I can’t wait to try out the baked coffee cake french toast. Yum! Thanks for putting out an amazing cookbook.
Priscila
Are you serious? No really…are you serious?
I saw this recipe on Tuesday morning and died for it all day during work. Made up a batch and it’s beyond amazing. Did you know? Did you know that by putting this up you were going to start an addiction. As in I’m completely and totally addicted…as in I went to my local tea shop and bought 4 oz (may not seem like a lot…but it’s pretty much like 100 cups worth) of chamomile tea so that I don’t have to go without this.
Really? Joy the Baker…you are a genius.
Jessica
I have been reading your blog for a few years now and just bought your book a few days ago. It is wonderful and we are already enjoying the recipes! Congrats!
wishcandy
Those sound so dreamy! I absolutely have to get my hands on your book! I’ll snag it after i move to the west coast next month. ?
caroleena
Congratulations, Joy! I can’t wait to get a copy of your book. I love your recipes & your writing. I hope the very best of everything comes your way. Thank you for sharing with all of us~
Stephanie
I pre-ordered your book and just got notified that it’s been shipped… I can’t wait to savor every recipe, every word, every photo. Good things really do come to those who wait! Enjoy the book tour… it sounds exhausting but fun! :) Congratulations Joy!
Jillian@TheHumbleGourmet
So exciting! I’ll see you in SF!
Also, those cupcakes look heavenly.
Sarah
I am so excited to see you here in NYC!
Mae @ Passionatemae
Congrats Joy! I’ve been a long time reader of yours :) I love your style and I can’t wait to check out your book!
Come visit Sydney! :)
amanda
Joy! I just got your book in the mail today! I’m so happy! I can’t wait for you to come to NY and meet you : )
TeenyLittleSuperChef
Woohoo, congratulations on the book! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy and start being an awesome Joy the Baker too. And I love the idea of these cupcakes too! I pretty much have a cup or two of chamomile on a daily basis, so why not also a little bit more with a daily cupcake too. Thanks for the recipe!
zbeelady
omgosh! your cookbook is SO PRETTY. i love all the photos you took – and the recipes look FABULOUSLY AMAZING. thanks & congrats joy!!!
Suzanne
Wish I could make it to San Francisco this weekend to meet you, but alas, a 3+ hour drive one-way is not possible. I wish you lots of luck with this venture…don’t be too shy–everyone is there to meet you & enjoy your great personality.
Help w/ the Honey Chamomile Cupcakes…I made them last night; they were delicious, but the batter overflowed the muffin cups. What size muffin pan did you use? Mine is close to 40 years old. Perhaps yours is larger than mine. Next time I’ll use 2 pans and get more cupcakes. They tasted delightful, but didn’t look pretty after I scraped the overflow off the pan.
Ellie@Fit for the Soul
Wowww these look so amazing Joy! And seriously, congratulations on this new opportunity! You deserve it through your hard work and awesome recipes~
Emma
Congratulations Joy!!! I’ve been reading your blog aaaallllll the way from Australia and it never fails to make me smile or have a little giggle everytime I read a new post! It reminds me to not take life so seriously all the time (and most of the time, I really need it!!). As soon as I saw you were bringing out a book I had it pre-ordered and got the email yesterday saying it has been shipped!!! YAY! I am super excited to try out all of your recipes.
In short, you’re awesome!!! :)
Sheri
I am so excited! my book arrived at my po box today, just gotta run over there in the morning and pick it up! congrats!
Camille
I pre-orded your book!supose to get it tomorrow!! Can’t wait!
Kim @ Bluebirds and Butterflies
Hi Joy!
My Joy the Baker Cookbook arrived at my door yesterday evening. I had pre-ordered through Amazon. I was very excited to receive my copy of your book! I sat up late last night reading through it. You did an awesome job on your cookbook! Love the cover…front and back…and everything in between! Love your dress you are wearing for your photo shoot for the cover. I see so many recipes I would love to try. I think I am going to start with your quiche recipe and go from there. Everything in the book looks delicious! I enjoyed reading some of your little stories at the beginning of each recipe, too. Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle. Looks like you had standing room only for your first book tour signing! Congratulations, Joy!!!! I see more cookbooks in your future! Love ya, Kim xoxo
The Pilot's Daughter
Congrats! Those cupcakes looks delicious!
Archer
congrats on the release of your cook book! I really like the tea pictures in this post. :)
CJ
Congratulations on your delightful cookbook and the incredible turn out at your first book singing last night. The best part of my week will be choosing which of your recipes to try this weekend.
Tiffany
was so excited yesterday when i got the email from amazon, ‘your order has shipped’, for your book. congratulations, joy!
Melby
The book was waiting for me when I got home from nursing school yesterday. Lovely, organic, and home-y. And the first recipe I picked out to try? Chamomile Cupcakes. What a coincidence! :-)
Clearly, this cookbook and I were meant to be.
hannah kendall
I JUST GOT YOUR BOOK IN THE MAIL! I can’t even explain how excited I am to bake many of these glorious recipes! The book is beautiful, hilarious, and perfect. Well done!
xx
Leslie
I ordered your cookbook yesterday and it arrived today! It is beautiful and I can’t wait to try all the recipes.
laura @ glutton for nourishment
i’m crossing my fingers that my copy is in the mail today!! can’t wait to pore over every page. congrats!
Lisa
I just picked up your new book this afternoon and I can’t wait for evening to come so I can sit and read and soak it all up!!! Congratulations on such an accomplishment!!
Jillian
Amazon delivered it today. It’s beautiful!!!!
I can’t wait to comb through it.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
Hannah
The book arrived this morning! I may have already read it cover to cover. Amazing!
what katie's baking
first of all, these cupcakes look awesome just like all of your recipes.
second of all, i saw your fans lined up at your book signing on twitter!!!
congrats, that’s so awesome!!! i felt a mixture of jealousy and happiness… i hope i get to meet you at a book signing ASAP!!
fishgirl182
oh i am so sad! i didn’t realize you were going to be signing at vromans or i would have come. well congrats on the book. i am very excited and will be ordering my copy today. :)
Natalie
My book is on it’s way and I cannot wait!!!! Congratulations!!!!
athena
many congrats! got my book yesterday and have bookmarked sooo many recipes from it already. hope to meet you in san francisco!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
Congratulations! It looks wonderful. That must feel amazing!
Lizzie
My book was waiting on my door step when I got home from work last night. It is beautiful :) I can’t wait to make everything from it!
elizabeth @ chronic venture
Hooray! Congrats on the book, Joy!
these cupcakes sound so dreamy and wonderful!
Heather
Congratulations Joy! So excited for you and about getting my copy soon. Have a great tour, and when you come to the UK there will be crowds of smiling faces here to see you too. Lots of love xxx
Sonia
Yippee! Got my cookbook yesterday! So stoked – both for you and for me!
Jessica @ The Desert Abode
Chamomile cupcakes with honey glaze?! I need to go out and buy this cookbook ASAP!
Baking with tea is quickly becoming a new obsession of mine. Anything to sneak another cup into my daily routine…
Congrats, Joy!!!
Genevieve
ahhhh I’m so excited I ordered your book yesterday!! :)yay cant wait! <3
Lillian
These look amazing! And after months of lurking in the comments section, I have to say… CONGRATULATIONS on the cookbook! So exciting!
joythebaker
THANK YOU!
Rachel
Joy,
Your cookbook is beautiful! Mine arrived yesterday along with a KitchenAid mixer my husband surprised me with! I already have book marked what I will be baking this weekend!
joythebaker
i love this so much! two wonderful things!
Lee Finlay
Yaaay! My Joy the Baker cookbook arrived today!!!! So excited for you!!! I live in south central PA, home of Whoopie pies and buggies. It would be a long haul, but it would be so much fun to meet you!!!
Elizabeth
Yayyyyyyyy!!!! Congrats Joy!!! Mine is already preordered on Amazon!!
Laura
Whoo to the cook book. Am very excited for you! I’ve just been baking home made granola and am now at a loss as to what to bake next… so these cupcakes are going to have to be on the cards!
Laura x
Silke
First of all: Congratulations! I just unpacked my amazone package and I am already stunned from just flicking through the first pages of your book. If the little food treasures will warm my heart the same way as the recipes, the layout and the pics will, I am more than happy.
Thanks for that and cheers from Germany!
Edgar
Those look absolutely delicious!
I love chamomile, it has such unique and subtle taste. I gotta try those cupcakes… as soon as I receive your cookbook!
Yay for Amazon! I was able to order it even here, in France. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to hold it in my hands hahaha, and explore all of the exclusive recipes you got in there for us. :) I really enjoy reading your blog, it’s totally natural and humble and awesome. I hope (and I’m sure!) your cookbook is the same.
Keep up the appetizing work. ;)
Amelia
Yum I will definitely be baking those this weekend.
Congratulations on your cookbook! I can’t wait for my pre-order copy to arrive!
Shayna Caywood
Joy! Congrats on your book. I am from the most miniscule town in east jesus nowhere Wyoming and maybe I drove 500 miles to Barnes and Noble to get your cookbook and perhaps im sitting in the bathtub in the Best Western posting this, but there is no whine in the situation. Love the book by the way…it’s totes my new favorite cookbook (even including Martha’s). Yeah I went there.
Maria
Your blog is such a lovely break in between my classes! I’ve made so many of your recipes, and I think quite a few of my friends are thankful for your blog. Can’t wait for the book! Good luck with the tours :))
Amanda
Happy Book Release Day, Joy! I pre-ordered a few weeks ago and I CANNOT WAIT for my copy to arrive. Until then, these cupcakes will just have to tide me over!
anna
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn! that is the sound of me whining to my husband that we need to drive up to portland for your book signing. we live in eugene and gas ain’t cheap and we are pretty dang poor, but i want to go! i’ll keep working at him…meanwhile, these cupcakes just scream my style. can’t wait to try them.
Rima
YAY! Congratulations on your book. So happy for you! Who what of thought that starting a blog could lead to a book release? Awesome. You’re very inspiring :)
Julia
My book shipped today, can’t wait! Sad you won’t make it to Colorado.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen
Totally love every recipe, every photo in your book. I want to make and eat everything in it today! Congratulations on a beautiful book!
Danni
EEEEP!! My book shipped!! I hope it comes by Saturday!!! Congrats!!
Kristin @ FoodFash
Congratulations!!
Jenny
dear joy,
your cookbook is amazing and beautiful. i just came home to a box from amazon and there could be no better end to my crazy day! love love love it!
Gina
Yay! I can’t wait to have you sign my book in SF
Sarah van Loon
So proud of you, Joy!!!! Can’t wait to buy a million copies of your books and MEET YOU in Chicago!! Oh man. So freakin exciting! Do you know what you’re doing after your book signing, or if you’re going to venture down to the city at all? I’d love to treat you to a proper Chicago drink (or dessert, or both!).
Cheers to you!!!
Sarah
Cannot wait to get my hands on your book…Congratulations! Your blog/podcast always brightens my day, so thank you for that & have fun on the book tour!
Cheryl
Yay, Joy! I’ve been rooting for you for quite a while now. Only just now shall I say, Congratulations! Can’t wait to get a copy!
Gillian
I bought your book today, i should have pre ordered, but it’s on it’s way! I bake things off your site all the time – my favorite so far are the fresh cranberry and candied ginger scones! I’m seriously considering coming to Seattle (from north of the border) for your book tour (and to visit trader joes) if i can borrow a car slightly more reliable that my 1987 station wagon (same age as me, no big deal.) I just wanted to say congratulations on your achievment – you’ve earned it. I also wanted to congratulate you on your love for bourbon – we have that in common. – Gillian
Veronica @ Café con Leche
this is absolutely amazing Joy!!!! so so so happy for you – I can’t wait to get your cookbook and make every delicious recipe ah! starting with these cupcakes. how appropriate considering i actually do have a gigantic paper to write tonight…oh college (sigh)
Sarah
There are times when I love being in Australia – we have great fresh food, open space and enviable weather. But when it keeps me away from your book being shipped by a couple of days, suddenly I see the appeal of California. Hurry up, book, I need to cook from you!!
Whitney
You may or may not have quite the following down in Austin, TX
Consider visiting, Texans are the nicest people in the world and everyday is bright and shiny and cupcake filled!
Stacey!
If you visit Austin, I would drive up from San Antonio in a heartbeat!! :)
Gretta
The Everything Carmel Corn? WHAT!! AMAZING!! Thank you, you are an inspirational genius and I cannot wait to hopefully meet you on your NYC book tour!! Brilliant cookbook and congratulations!
Rachel
They look delicious. Thanks for sharing
Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com
Katie
Joy,
I just got your cookbook in the mail that I pre-ordered! I lovelovelove your blog, it’s my favorite and I am infinitely excited to have your book :)
Kimmy @ Lighter and Local
Congrats and good luck on the tour! Amazon just sent me an email, letting me know… it’s on its way! Yay!
Nic
You need to come to Australia. You really do. There are lots of food festivals you could come for. I can be your tour guide. Please come…
Lexi
AAAAAAAAGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so excited to get my hands on this cookbook!
Kate @eatrecyclerepeat
1. Those cupcakes are adorable
2. please let me know if your book tour goes international. You can stay with me if you come to Japan
3. I’m very happy that you have accomplished your goal. I know you’ve worked super hard for it and there are only great things in store for you in the future. Congratulations!!!
Chloe
The crazy thing? As I sat down to read this the kettle was boiling and I was procrastinating the research paper I need to do tonight! I’m wishing I could reach into the computer and pull out one (or seventeen) of those cupcakes right now…
Rene
Congratulations on your cookbook. I just saw the peek-a-boo photos that the Pioneer woman posted and it looks gorgeous.
Rene
Stachia
OMG! I just got my “reply now” for the featured selection for The Good Cook Bookclub and it’s your cookbook! Which, of course, was pre-ordered back in December :-) I can’t wait to get my copy!
Ellen
Waaaa! I wish you had a couple more LA signings! I can’t go to the Pasadena or Huntington Beach ones…
Holly
My book arrived today via UPS right as I was in the middle of watching the latest episode of the Bachelor online. I absolutely dived into the book and tried to watch Bachelor Ben at the same time. The book was more captivating! :) I’m having two out of town girlfriends over for the weekend and I’m planning on spoiling them (us!) with a few recipes… oatmeal cookie pancakes… peanut butter bacon cookies…. and pineapple malted milkshakes… oh yeah, and cinamon sugar rice pudding. Thanks JOY!!!!
Bea
I didn’t pre-order it but I impulse bought it at 2 AM today from amazon.ca! And it’s been SENT! Can’t wait for it to arrive, eee.
Liya
AWW! YAY! Finally the book is out!! Too bad you won’t be coming to DC! :(
CONGRATS THOUGH!
Liya
AWWW! YAY! So exciting! Too bad you won’t be coming to the DC area!!! :(
Congrats !!!
Rita D
Whoo Hoooo! I’m so excited for you. I pre ordered my book with Christmas gift cards. Now if it will just hurry up and get here!! You blog was the very first I ever started to follow and is by far my absolute favorite. I can’t wait to see what you do next!!
Teresa
Congratulations on your new cookbook. Looks fabulous! Love, love, love the tray your cupcakes are displayed on. Any idea where you got it??
Caitlin
Congratulations on the book, Joy! I was so excited to open it and look through all the pages. It is a gorgeous, well-constructed book with tons of delicious-looking recipes. I can’t wait to start baking!! See you in San Francisco!
hannah
YAY JOY!
I am baking a deep magenta berry crisp in honor of you! I cant wait for my cookbook to arrive! I cant wait to meet you! Yay Life!
Jenny@vegetarianhatesvegetables
How exciting for you and all of us! Congratulations!
Shauna
I can’t wait to get my book this week! I was pretty stoked to see the email from Amazon today saying that it had shipped – now I just need to keep my fingers crossed that you make it to DC so you can sign my copy! If all else fails, maybe I can send it to my cousin in STL and have her swing by your book signing…
DeniseInTX
Just got your book today! I’m totally making the avocado pound cake!
melanie
I was so excited to get an email from Amazon saying my long-ago pre-ordered book had shipped. I can’t wait for it to arrive.
Congrats!
Kara
I am so proud of you!!! I can’t wait for my copy, and to bake everything in it, and to meet you on your book tour!!
Good luck and lots of Love,
Kara
Mariana
I’m anxiously waiting for my book to arrive (Amazon is supposed to ship it today) and I would love you to sign it. Too bad I’m in São Paulo! Bummer =P
Congrats and I already know it’s the most awesome book in the world
Jess
Yay! Congratulations — I’m as excited as a person can be for a total stranger. You do such great work — it’s so nice to you succeed!
kangli
You made me happy just reading this happy post!
Catherine
That’s a really amazing acomplishment Joy!! I would totally jump up and down with you right now if we could be in the same room. Can’t wait to see you at the Bookstall!!
autumn
Such huge congrats, Joy! I put some chamomile in strawberry ice cream last summer and you’re totally right about whether it’s a taste or a smell. Dreamy, indeed.
jenny
congrats, joy! well-deserved. I can’t wait to get my copy!! now go forth and be awesome!
Elizabeth
I have been waiting for this day for a long time now. I can’t wait to bake from your cookbook!
Lauren from Baklust
I’m so excited about your new book! I already commented on your Facebook page, but I’m saying it again because I love it that much. AND it’s super cute in all its polka dot glory. I’ve already made two things out of it so far, and I can’t wait to make more! Congratulations, Joy. You rock!
Martha
Congratulations on your book. You are such an inspiration. I can’t wait to get it.
And those cupcakes…amazing!
Katie
These sound AMAZING! I’ve been getting into chamomile lately. I’ll try to come up with a gluten free version and let you know how it turns out :) see you in a couple weeks in SEATTLE!!!
Rita
Congratulations Joy! I just ordered my copy today and can’t wait to get it. I’m a huge fan.
Megan
Hooray!!! Congratulations Joy! I’m so excited for you! AND you’re coming to Chicago…see you in less than a month!
claire
Congratulations, Joy! So exciting to have a book you wrote and photographed in the world. Awesome.
You’re not slated to visit anywhere in my vicinity, but I’ll keep an eye out and I’ll be there in spirit. Break a leg tonight!
Gretchen
Joy! I have eagerly awaited this day since I preordered back in December – and was so happy to see it on my doorstep when I got home this afternoon! It is beautiful, perfect, and I can’t wait to get baking!! Thank you!
Tanja
hi Joy, Congratulations! Already ordered the cookbook! :) Take care!
Erin
I’m so happy for you Joy!!! I’m looking forward to perusing my pre-ordered copy that will be awaiting me when I get home :D My sister and I are looking forward to coming to see you in Huntington Beach this weekend. Heck yessssss!!!
CulinarilyCourtney
Congratulations to you Joy! I have been reading your blog since 2009, and I am so happy for you!!
Stephanie
I am so incredibly excited to go purchase your cookbook! My friends all love it when you post something, because chances are it shall soon come out of my oven and into their bellies. I should just go ahead and preheat my oven as I drive to the bookstore… Have a wonderful time on your book tour! Maybe one day you’ll make it out to Austin, Texas. Congratulations, Joy.
Olivia
Oh yes – everyday is full of Grace. I believe that.
I can’t wait to get your cookerybook. Thank you for the beauty you are sharing with us all! <3
~Liv
Laura D.
My cookbook came today!!! I am heading to my comfy chair to have a good read. :) CAN’T WAIT to start using all of my butter and sugar. :) Thanks, Joy! Congratulations on your incredible success.
kelli
Beautiful. Congrats! This is huge! You totally worked for, and deserve, everything good happening to you right now! Live it up!
Shannon
I’m so excited for you!! Congratulations!!! :) I can’t WAIT to get your cookbook!
Carmen
Congratulations Joy! I pre-ordered your book and was so excited when I got the email that it had shipped today. Looking forward to more of your great recipes, as well as your book tour!
Anne
Congrats on your awesome new book!!! I already ordered one and I just hope I get it in time to see you on Saturday. Good luck with your signing tonight, I’m sure once you get past the first few butterflies you’ll have it down like a pro. =)
Melissa
I’m totally driving to Chicago to meet you!! yay :0) I can’t wait!…
Christina
Yay!! So happy for you! I can’t wait to get your book in the mail (I pre-ordered it on Amazon). See you in Brooklyn! You’ll have to definitely circle at least 1 recipe for me :)
lisampls
ummmm, COMPLETELY sold out at every Barnes & Noble in a 50 mile radius of Minneapolis. and i didn’t get one!! go JOY! that sucks for me, but i’m totally stocked for you!!!
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out
I am so crazy, BONKERS (yep, bonkers!) excited for your book signing in Chicago! My best friend is having her bridal shower the night before 3 hours away but I am BOOKING it back first thing Saturday morning so that I can meet you!
You’re going to be awesome and everyone is going to love you. Good luck!!
Katie
Congratulations on the book! I just got my copy in the mail from Amazon. So excited to try everything! I think avocado fries will be dinner some night this week.
Megan - Newly Wife
Woo hoo! That is so awesome! Have fun on your tour!
Kirsty
This is so amazing Joy! I’m so excited for you and I hope the book tour all goes fabulously well.
Can’t wait until I can order the book, it’s released in the UK on the 22nd of March, when I shall most definitely be purchasing it.
You’re totally an inspiration, you’re helping me to keep my dream of opening a cake shop alive!
Once again, congratulations.
Kirsty
P.S. I can’t wait to bake these cupcakes, the icing sounds delicious!
ileana
Congrats, girl!!!
brianne
So so happy for you, Joy! Congratulations! I’m excited to have your book–I need it to stash all my loose, printed JTB recipes! =) Have a wonderful night celebrating your hard work. Can’t wait to make these cupcakes. Yum.
LisaMarie
My book arrived from Amazon today! I LOVE it!!! Congratulations, Joy!
I never read the opening pages of a cookbook, I just skip straight to the recipes. But, your book is too good to skip anything. I’ve been reading page by page. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
kmarie24
hurray! you did it!
Christina
I can’t wait to get a chance to pick up your book!! Congrats!!
Sydney Jones
I love the first photo :) They sound so delicious!!
tasty moog
congrats, joy! i cannot wait to dive into your cookbook. :)
Melody
This looks amazing!! I can’t wait to try these :)
teaandbubbly.blogspot.com
Paula
I can’t wait to get my book! It shipped yesterday :) I wished I lived somewhere on your book tour. Maybe one day I’ll meet you and you can sign my book :)
alison
Hi joy!!! I got an email yesterday confirming that my cookbook was in the mail!!! Yay!!! I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Congrats! I’m totally coming to one of the Seattle book stops. I can’t wait to see you again!!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe
Congratulations Joy! I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of your book. Best wishes for the tour!
Seanna Lea
Congrats on your book!
If you find your way out to Boston for touring, I can make sure you have a bed to sleep in (and kitty and doggie) so you won’t need to pay for a hotel.
Katherine Marie
YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!
jacqueline
Joy! I just want you to know that I have loved your blog forever and even though I was diagnosed with celiac disease (bye bye flour) about 1 year ago, I still visit daily because it just MAKES ME SO HAPPY! Congrats on this great accomplishment!
melanie
FINALLY! it’s cookbook day! now i need to hop over to amazon and see if they shipped my preorder from november. i’ve been looking forward to this day!
now, a question… would it be possible to somehow ship you my cookbook for you to sign??
and perhaps to celebrate, i shall make your brownie recipe this afternoon. yum!
Kelly S.
Just so dang happy for you!! Maybe I’ll catch you if you ever come down to San Diego. Congrats again!!
Jenna
Congratulations! A new cookbook is so exciting. Also, those cupcakes look and sound amazing.
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee
A local cupcake shop makes an earl grey tea cupcake every now and then. My cowork loves it and is so disapointed when it’s not in the shop. I’ll have to substitute this cupcke for the one she loves so much and I’m sure she will enjoy it!
I ordered your book!
meg
I just received notice that my book is on its way — hooray!! Looks like you won’t be heading to our neck of the woods on your tour, but here’s wishing you the best on your exciting journey!
Stacey!
JOY! I’ve been sick and gloomy and then I remembered TODAY IS THE DAY! I’m so excited and I can’t wait until mine arrives! I’m going to unwrap it and give it a big ol’ hug, and hope with all my might that a small lil’ part of your soul feels the hug! I’m so very happy for you!
Chloe@EveryCraving
Congrats on the cookbook! I’ve only been following your blog for a month, if that, but I know you definitely deserve it! I definitely need to stop by my bookstore this week! :)
Katie
Why oh why did I choose super saver shipping when I pre-ordered on amazon? I want this NOW! So excited to see your pretty book!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
Congrats Joy!! I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of your book. Love this recipe. Never thought of putting tea into cupcakes :D
lulu
Congratulations Joy!! You and your family must be so proud :D
I’ll need to wait until next pay day to put my order in unfortunately (my stupid joke car fell apart again and swallowed up all my money) but tonight I am most certainly making these cupcakes. That icing sounds and looks absaloutely devine! Oh, and good luck on the book tour! I’ll have to settle for sending you a virtual high five all the way from Scotland, so *high-five*!!
Shaheen [The Purple Foodie]
Congratulations!!
Belle
Congratulations, Joy. I will be running – yes, running – to my mailbox after work today, where your book will be awaiting me. I can’t wait to see what I know will be a beautiful piece of work – and of course, to bake from it! Hope to meet you in Seattle!
Catherine
My cookbooks (I got one for a friend…) come today, I can’t wait to get home!!!!
Angela
Your cookbook is number one on my book list at the moment! x
Joy
Bah! I have had your Pasadena Vroman’s stop on my calendar for weeks, and now I have an unexpected work event scheduled at the very same time! So bummed. :( Hope it’s awesome, though! So excited about the book!
Kelly
I pre-ordered it the day it went on sale! Amazon Prime is awesome, so I should have it arrive tonight!! I am soooooo freaking excited! I just wish you were coming to Phoenix. I have a spare bedroom you can stay at for free to save money!! :p
Congrats on your super huge day! And these cupcakes look dreamy! Can’t wait to give them a try!
TXgal
Can’t wait to get my hands on your cookbook! I wish your tour would bring you closer to NE Texas. Now is a great time of year to be here. Not too hot and definitely not too cold. If you could squeeze Dallas in your tour, I’d drive over to see you! Be happy, be floating on Cloud 9….you are published!!! Congrats!
Katya
My bf got me your book so I am waiting waiting waiting to get it in the mail this week. I am trying to make my way down to Brooklyn to see you, which can involve a really long bus ride (like 4 hours long), but I will try. I am sure all your signings will go great. I wish you a ton of fun and hope you don’t run out of Sharpies. :)
Magda | My Little Expat Kitchen
Congratulations, Joy!!
If your book is filled with recipes like this one, it must be fantastic!
Good luck with you book tour! Any chance you’re coming to Europe? :)
Kevin Cox
Happy, happy, joy, joy! I’m a fan of “Pioneer Woman” i.e. Ree Drummond and she recommended your book, so I placed it on my Amazon wish list (for now) and hope to order it next week. Congratulations!
frugalportland
Congrats! I pre-ordered one for a friend — I can’t eat flour, so I mailed the book off to a friend who can!
Daisy@Nevertoosweet
Congratulations Joy :) I’m so happy for you! I’m so excited about your book but I don’t think I’ll be able to find it in HK or Melbourne so I’m going to have buy it on Amazon :D
Courtney @ I Am A Mess!
Congratulations! If you make it to Atlanta, I’ll be there!
Christine
Ah, Joy–you’re the best!!! My birthday’s in 3 days and I’m a bit worried that I’ll receive 10 copies of your book because all of my friends and family know how excited I am to have it! I wish wish wish I could see you on your tour (Seattle’s the closest) but alas I will remain in cold, snowy Calgary pining for a book signature and a meet and greet. Hope you have a wonderful, safe trip and that your book sells like hotcakes!!
Gen
Nice tea time with these cupcakes. I’m sooo looking forward to your book, you know I live in France so I’ll have to wait some time before receiving it but I’m so excited!
katy @ dining with dusty
Congratulations on the book, Joy! :) These cupcakes look fantastic. Love the idea of tea in a cupcake.
Alyssa Goodnight
CONGRATULATIONS!!
I love that you can eat six of these cupcakes and still be the picture of feminine grace! Perfection!
Enjoy every minute!
Kat
Congrats! I’m going to make these today and I’m going to get a copy of your book as soon as I can :)
Christyna
Joy, so super duper excited for ya! I got juiced when I received an amazon email yesterday that my preordered Joy the Baker cookbook had shipped and was on its way. Wooooohooooo!! Can’t wait to sit down with it and look at all the beautiful pictures. And, by the way, wow! Seriously?! All new recipes never before seen on Joy the Baker?!! I don’t know how you did it, but I’m excited to find out. I also can’t wait to meet you in SF on your book tour.
Esther K
Congrats Joy!!! I am so proud of you :D
I have been waiting for your book signing tonight at Vroman’s ever since you announced it–can’t wait to meet you in person tonight!
Holly
Congratulations! I read your blog often and have recently started blogging myself. I’ve learned a lot from you, thanks! Looking forward to buying your book. So happy for you!
Meg H.
I pre-ordered my book in November – right after you announced it! – and I should be getting next week. Of course, I want it today. I want to look at the photos and drool over the recipes – just like I do over your blog every day. But perhaps the tea-scented cupcakes will do until then. And so sad you are not coming to DC – I do have a guest room though to help out Joy the Baker Co financials if you want to change your mind! And 3 girls who love to wake up guests with breakfast in bed!
Danielle C
I just ordered your book! I can’t wait to get it! These cupcakes sound de-licious and are definitely going on my “to bake” list
Hilary
Tea + cake. I see what you did there. Nice work. Huge congratulations on the book! I often wish I lived in California, and now is another one of those times. But I have pre-ordered your book & it should hit the UK at the end of March – perhaps coinciding with my Enjoy! present. Whoop! Delighted for you Joy.
Jessica @ bake me away!
Congrats, lady!! I haven’t pre-ordered your book because I want the first time I see it to be on a local bookstore bookshelf so I can act like an excited weirdo in public. Also, I’m going to hold out hope that sales will be wildly successful (duh) and you’ll find extra cash to add Austin to your list! Happy touring!
Lauryl
Yum! You’ve just combined two of my favorite things, tea and cupcakes. Cannot wait to try these! And much, much congrats on the cookbook! xoxo
Sarah
Amazing! Congratulations! If there’s more to come like this recipe, I’m running straight out to buy the book. Love chamomile!
Kat
I will be picking up my copy at my local bookstore after work. I cannot wait to get my hands on it, and I might just be up all night baking. Congratulations, and just in case you didn’t know it… YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
Kat
Chanda
omnomnomnomnom :-)
Jen of My Tiny Oven
Congratulations on your book Joy! I am headed to the book store right after work to buy my copy!! I wish you were coming to Vancouver for a signing. I would be first in line!!!
Christine
Congratulations, Joy! You deserve a plethora of success from all your hard work. I hope to be at your book signing in St. Louis when you come and I’m ever so excited to receive my Enjoy! package soon. :-) Enjoy this happy time!
The Better Baker
Congrats to you! I can totally understand the excitement as I’ve had my own cookbook published also….but not with photos. I will be looking for yours on store shelves. What a kick! Lovely recipe to celebrate with too. Blessings!
Deena@StayatHomeFOODIE
Congratulations! How very, very exciting!
j.cro
Congratulations Joy!!! This is wonderful!!!
I can’t wait to get the book and I hope to meet you on your tour.
Dana
congratulations!! now i can finally give my (equally ‘joy the baker’ obsessed best friend) the real thing instead of the random novel i pulled from my shelf and ‘disguised’ with a printed picture of your cook book cover that i gave her for christmas. i think she’ll enjoy this one much more :)
Christine
That’s super cute!! What an awesome friend!
Ellen
Amen! I’m so flippin’ excited!! I’ll see you in Chicagooooo!
Jessie
My book should be delivered today and I am so excited! I was planning on saving it for when I’m in the hospital after having my first baby which could be any day or in weeks. Then I realized I am no where strong enough to not look at it the moment I get home! I will just have to find something else to use up time while I am in the hospital. Thanks for doing this and I am really looking forward to seeing it and baking the recipes (or direct someone to bake them for me)!
Naomi
See you tonight!!
Congrats on your book!
Heidi @ Food Doodles
Congratulations!! I’m so excited for you, and to get my copy :D Can’t wait! Your cupcakes look beautiful. I love chamomile so they’re perfect for me :)
joythebaker
thank you so much!
Iris R.
Amazon tells me I pre-ordered the cookbook on November 18th. Because I’m spazzy and overly punctual like that. They haven’t shipped it yet but I’m SO SO SO excited! I’m pretty sure my boyfriend is excited too, for all the sugar I’m about to make him consume. Thank you so much for being so amazing.
The pictures on Pioneer Woman look irresistible. So do these cupcakes. Yum.
joythebaker
that’s dedication! thank you so much!!
elizabeth
Oh man. I might have to break my cookbook-buying-diet for this one! So excited :) It looks beautiful!
mary lynn
so excited for you! what a blessed day. God is so good!
Alexis
Joy!
Today is THE day!!! I can’t wait to get home and go to my mailbox and have your beautiful book waiting for me! I’m coming to see you in Portland in a few weeks. It’s on my calendar. I can’t wait. I’ll bring the treats. You bring the Sharpie. But please don’t circle the recipes in my book. I think I’m a little to obsessive compulsive for that. I hope you understand.
joythebaker
hahaha. i won’t write in your book… i won’t write like that in anyone’s book. i totally get it! :) i’ve developed a special tool for me to pick a recipe for you. you’ll see in portland.
Lauren (PB&G)
Congrats Joy!! So happy for you!! =D The Pioneer Woman featured some of your photos from your book on her site.. it looks GORgeous.
Have fun with your book tour!
joythebaker
woot! thank you!
Cassie
Congratulations Joy, it looks beautiful, as do these cupcakes!
Erin P
Mine comes in the mail today! I can’t wait to get home from work and tear into it!!
Jane
Congratulations! What an accomplishment, and how exciting!
joythebaker
thank you so much, Jane!
HeidiMonkey
I’m so excited, I just got notice that my pre-ordered cookbook has shipped!!
Lauren
The book is already pre-ordered and I can’t wait for it to arrive! And I am totally there at the Saturday book signing in Seattle! Its the day after my graduation from grad school and my treat to myself. Woot!
Céline
Hi Joy!
I preordered your book about a month ago and finally received a copy last week. I planned on making the raspberry scones ASAP but life with a toddler can be unpredictable sometimes so I only tried the green smoothie and we all loved it! We had people over and one of our guest ordered it right away and left with my book because she “could not wait for hers to arrive”!
Thank you for so much yummy ways to confort ourselves and show our love and appreciation to the ones we cherish!
Even if I am sure I gained ten pounds just reading your blog, it has to be the best 10 pounds ever!!!
Enjoy your tour!
Céline from Toronto
joythebaker
i hope you love the scones! thank you for your kind words and support! love to you!
Gwyn M
Oh my goodness, Joy! I just read your Cookbook’s preview on Amazon.com and I’m smitten!!!! It’s on every wish list I have, but seeing as though I don’t have any giftable occasions coming up until Summer, I think this will be a treat from me, to me. Congratulations! I can’t wait to make everything in it :)
Zoë Winters
How wonderful! Congratulations! I love your blog so I am sure to love your book! :) I just did a post about your amazing pancake recipe! You are brilliant! Have a wonderful week! :) x
Kali
Congrats! I just ordered my book. I can’t wait until it arrives!
Priya Sreeram
awesome- wishes for a great tour & all the success !
Lucia
Dear Joy,
this is not a letter but it should be.
It should be, because when a friend finally get a book published congratulations should be made by letter, or with a hug. So, please, try to imagine me hugging you, or handing you this letter, even if we’re not real friends and we’ll never meet. Congratulations, Joy. Really. From all my heart.
sarah
Oh yeah! I want this book. It’s on my list of buying now! These cupcakes also much be made now. They look amazing.
Katherine
Congratulations!!!!! I can’t wait to get my pre-ordered copy from Amazon! Your blog brightens my day – thank you for sharing your recipes, pictures, life :) If you want to come to Charlotte, NC on your book tour, you can stay with me! Haha.
Matthew
Amazon says my copy of the cookbook should arrive today. :) And these cupcakes sound great!
Tori (@eatori)
Congratulations. What a frabjous day. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy (any chance we can tempt you over to London….?)
Cher
Congrats! Have had my copy on pre-order for a few months now; can’t wait to get it in the mail.
Hoping to make it down to your Brooklyn stop!
joythebaker
thank you so much, Cher! i would really love to see you!
Kristen@PrettySweet
Happiest congratulations today!! So exciting! And I pre-ordered your cookbook, so I’m totally excited for myself, too. =) Wish I could jet over to the west coast and be at one of your book signings! And I definitely plan to make those cupcakes – I love a good tea party and those would be perfect to serve at one!
Hilary
Many, many, congrats to you, Joy!! I cannot wait to get my copy!!
Shawna @ CheekyChicFamily
What an exciting day with many more to come. Dreamy is the best word to describe chamomile tea and these cupcakes are the things of dreams. I must try these for an upcoming baby shower I’m planning. Perfection once again! Thank you.
Bakerkat
CONGRATULATIONS! Good Luck with your book and your book tour.
I can’t wait to get a copy. These cupcakes sound so good too.
Mara @ Elemental Custard
Chamomile is my favourite tea to drink when I’m sick. Maybe I should replace the tea with cupcakes?
CarolinaGirl
Congratulations! Can’t wait to get your book!
Jennifer
Congratulations, Joy, and major kudos on your diligence in this magnificent project and all of the love and care you poured into it. Can’t wait to see you at Vroman’s tonight and congratulate you in person!
Judy and Daniel
Hi Joy, we can’t wait for the big rendezvous in S.F. with the fam. I have already been notified that my book is ON THE WAY!! Ya-hoo! See you soon…and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishment. ~Aunt Judy and Uncle Dan
DessertForTwo
Congrats congrats congrats!
Happy day to you! :)
Hope to see you in San Francisco :)
Kasey @ The Wit of the Staircase
A thousand hugs and congratulations to you, sweet Joy! We’re all fuh-reaking out and excited your book is finally here. :0) Go get yourself a bourbon and relax. See you in Chicago!!
Katherine @ eggton
Whooohoooo!
A) Congratulations!
B) I tried to make green tea ice cream last week and it was a disaster because I totally forgot the custard was custarding on the stove and I burned it. Like, the most critical step in ice cream making. FAIL.
C) So I’m all over the tea-related cupcakes.
D) I adore that tea tray you have going on. Gorgeous.
E) Once I invited some girls over after I had infused some gin with Earl Grey tea, and we had a Tea (Martini) Party. Your cupcakes would fit in nicely.
F) Congratulations again!
Katherine
Paige C.
I preordered my book before Christmas and I’ve been SOOO looking forward to it arriving on my front porch!!!!!!! Yay!
Sara
Congrats!! You deserve it! When I read your blog it is like visiting with a friend…a friend who serves delicious food. :) I’m glad more people will have that opportunity now!
Denita
Congrats!! The book cover is lovely and it’s great people will get to experience the yumminess that is your recipes.
Quick question about the cupcakes: Can they be made vegan? I know milk substitutes, but what about the butter?
Many thanks!
joythebaker
i’d have to develop a different recipe to make these vegan… let me think on it!
Samantha Angela
Congratulations on your cookbook!
Carly
Oh Joy, congratulations. I’m so happy for you. I can’t wait to get my copy of the cookbook. Have a wonderful, super-exciting book tour, you rock star!
charlotte au chocolat
congratulations! I pre-ordered my copy, so it should be arriving soon! Super excited!
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen
Congratulations, Joy! What an exciting day. I pre-ordered my book so I’m hoping it will come in the mail soon!!!
Sarah S
Congrats, Joy! My cookbook is in the mail, I can’t wait to read it when it arrives!
Madeline
Joy! My friends and I are coming to see you in San Francisco over our Spring Break! I can’t WAIT to get my hands on a cookbook and to meet you!
joythebaker
you are the best people ever!!
Jmposti4
Great news Joy! I already checked out the place you are visiting in Brooklyn hope I get there.
Tatiana
I just wanted to comment because I read this post in my email inbox then scrolled down one and saw it under the Barnes and Noble cookbooks! Congratulations, very exciting.
cyndi
I’ve long been a fan of yours and am beyond excited to get my hands on this book! Congrats on seeing this dream come true.
Candice
Congratulations! My pre-ordered Amazon copy is due to arrive Thursday and I cannot wait to see what wonderfulness you have whipped up for us. Truly, congrats on all of your success. :)
Rachel
Congratulations on the book! I can’t wait to pick up a copy!
And these cupcakes totally make me want to put on a poofy skirt and some lipstick, and cross my ankles when I sit instead of my knees.
Emily
Today is the day I’ve been referring to as Joy the Baker Day! Can’t wait for my book to show up, and I hope your tour goes wonderfully. Good luck!
Rachael B
First – Congratulations Joy! What an awesome achievement! I can’t wait to get my butter covered hands all over that book! Secondly – you think the chamomile could be substitued for other teas? I’m a big fan of trying different teas, I’d think I’d fall in love if I could make them into cupcakes lol.
Clara
Woohoo! Congrats, Joy! Placing my order today so my book is ready and set to go for your book signing in Brooklyn! See you there!
Urban Wife
Huge congrats to you, Joy!! It must feel amazing to have accomplished getting a cookbook in print. You are a big inspiration especially when it comes to keepin it real. Be blessed.
Valerie
Yay!!!! Congratulations, Joy! I read your blog all the time but rarely comment. I had to today though! I can’t wait to get the book!!!
Natalie Cartwright
Just ordered my cookbook – looking forward to its arrival!
Natalie
joythebaker
yay! thank you!
Liss
UPS can’t come soon enough today! Thanks, Joy!
Kat
Joy! I am so excited for you. I cannot wait to receive my cookbook. :)
Mavis
My copy should be arriving today! Can’t wait! Congrats Joy! I hope to be you in a few years ;)
keishag
Way to go Joy!! I’ve been following your blog since 2010, and I’ve loved every story showcasing your adventurous journey through food. I will be sure to order your cookbook, and bask in the many, many moments with you. You’re great Joy, and I love your humility. Blessings to you on this wonderful journey…
joythebaker
thank you so much!!
Ashleigh F
Congrats! So excited to meet you in SF on the 8th (squeal! Yay!!!) made your bread in the pot recipe last night (it sort of exploded! Oops… Tastes good though)
Excited excited!!
XO
Ashley @ theSharpWife
Mine has been pre-ordered since Christmas! I cannot wait to see that UPS truck in our driveway!
Jenn
Congrats! As a long time reader, I’m so excited for you! Thanks for always being such a joy….pun totally intended.
Emilia
Congratulations on the cookbook! That’s so exciting to finally have it released into the world :)
These cupcakes look delicious and if I didn’t have to make my way to lectures right now, I would definitely be in the kitchen making them. :)
Rose
Wow! Oh, wow, I want some right now. And I have to say, as soon as your book is available here in the UK, I am snaffling it home and possibly getting all the pages stuck together with icing sugar in my enthusiasm. Congratulations!
Catalina @ Cake with Love
These cupcakes sound decadent ad look very chic, you know like english-royal, the I love both chamomile and honey, I am going to try them when lent is over!
akinator
When I first found out you are having a book signing in my neighborhood in Seattle, I was SO excited. Then I felt VERY disappointed because I actually moved away from that lovely neighborhood 6 months ago to a far east Asian land. BUT! I might be able to meet you there since now is the time to go get my beloved kitty. Hope I’ll make it there in time to meet you. Congratulations!
joythebaker
i hope we can connect!!
Erin Suders
I absolutely LOVE your blog Joy, and look forward every morning for a new blog post! Will you perhaps be in the Washington DC or Richmond VA area for your book tour? I would LOVE to meet you and would bring lots of friends with me to hug you and high five! :) Thanks for your recipes, humor, and inspiration! I feel like you are a friend! You are awesome!
joythebaker
i may do a guerilla style stop in the Baltimore area!
Villy @ For the love of Feeding
Congratulations! I’m certain the book is as amazing as this blog! And these cupcakes look (and sound) so elegant!
Nicola
Congratulations lady! Nothing feels better than achieving something you’ve worked your arse off for. Enjoy this moment, just like I’ll enjoy your book when it’s released in the UK next month :)
Martha
I’m in the UK as well, can’t wait till it’s out!
thelittleloaf
Congratulations! Can’t wait for your book to come out in the UK…we’ve got a whole month to wait :-( This looks like a yummy teaser recipe though – time to get baking!
Becca - cookie jar treats
I was reading my e-mail this morning and I opened up my Barns and Nobels book update and what should I find? YOUR COOKBOOK UNDER NEW COOKBOOKS! It made me giddy and I can’t wait to get it. It looks absolutely lovely! Oh and so do these cupcakes, especially the honey glaze. MmmMmmMmmm!
Lauren Hill
Joy, I am so thrilled for you. Just wanted to say congratulations and that I just ordered your spectacular cookbook off of Amazon. I’ve been an avid reader of your blog for almost a year now and have loved every second of it. Best of luck on your book tour- wishing I could make it, but it’s quite a haul from North Carolina. Cheers!
joythebaker
thanks for the love all the same!
Jerilyn
See ya tonight in Pasadena !
joythebaker
yaay!
Lindsay
Yay!! I ordered your book this weekend – I don’t think it’s shipped yet, but I’m sure it’ll be here soon! Good thing a lot of my friends have birthdays in March, since I’m sure I’ll have lots of recipes to try!
Evie
Congtatulations! Well-deserved.
Robyn
i guess amazon canada is on the ball because i got my joy the baker cookbook last week! it’s amazing! i automatically drooled all over it. i mean any book with 4 types of cream cheese frosting is okay with me!
Anne-Marie
Congratulations, Joy! I hope you’ll extend your book tour east and come to Minneapolis/St. Paul in the coming months.
sherri lynn @ life of a wife
Last night I said to my husband, “tomorrow is feb 28th! do you know what that means?! Joy the Baker cookbook!!!!” I can’t wait for my book to get here!
eliza domestica
So excited for you, Joy! And extra excited to get your cookbook today!!!!:)
Ren Behan
Comgratulations Joy! I wonder when it will be available in the UK? Maybe I’ll have to get it shipped…won’t be able to wait that long. What an awesome day for you!
joythebaker
it will be available in the UK!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles
CONGRATS on this *huge* day in your life! I hope you take the time to bask in all of its glory (while eating cupcakes of corse)
I pray you enjoy the moment that you worked so hard for! Enjoy! Congrats!
Hannah
Congratulations, Joy! Can’t wait to meet you!
Calantha
Congratulations, Joy! Have a blast on your book tour!
Emily
Woo!!! Super excited for you Joy!!! I can’t wait to get the book!!
Jabba
My husband bought your book for me for my birthday. It arrived yesterday and is sitting unwrapped on the front hall table, I can’t wait to crack it open tomorrow!
Sue/the view from great island
Congratulations, Joy! I’ve been participating in the Joy the Baker Cookbook Spotlight and it’s been a blast exploring this amazing cookbook, you did a fabulous job, I’ll be cooking my way through it for some time to come!
Mallory
So happy and excited for you! What an accomplishment. I hope you have a wonderful time on your book tour.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
You already know I love the cookbook but just wanted to reiterate:-) Gorgeous photos of the cupcakes here and I love the china!
Lori from A Family's Life
I love the idea of these cupcakes! I’m totally going to make them!
Best of Luck with your book, I’ve ordered mine and it’ll be here soon!
Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are}
So exciting! Congratulations on such a big day. I pre-ordered from Amazon, and can’t wait till it shows up in the mailbox. These cupcakes are beautiful. I got a good chuckle for a moment because I was reading too fast, and I thought at one point you said, “Reminiscent of late college nights with chamomile tea and one hot neck of a research paper writer. . . “. Obviously, I was thinking college, and boys. . . and apparently sexy cupcakes.
Rachel
Congratulations Joy, I hope you sell millions of copies and have a great time on tour – I can’t wait to get my hands on your copy!
Laura
What a Joy!!! Felicitaciones, congratulations, herzliche Glückwünsche! Many ways of saying that I welcomed your new book and will buy it soon. I am so glad I found you. You have made my life glazed with delightful treats.
Jen
Congratulations!! I am so excited to get a copy of your book, and so excited for you and your success! You totally deserve it– for one, you have kept me and mine fed with delicious baked goods for years now. Thank you!
Kathryn
Congratulations Joy! I am so excited and happy for you and I can’t wait to get cooking from the book. Amazon UK is telling me that the book won’t be dispatched for another month here which makes me sad but in the meantime, I’ll have to bake up some of these cupcakes to keep me going!
Tesei
These cupcakes look very tasty but I’m sure the best part of them is having them printed in your own book! How cool is that?! Congratulations!!!
Cristina
I just ordered your book online! So totally excited!
Lena
I’m so excited for you! And so excited to get your cookbook delivered to my door soon. These cupcakes sound great, I love adding tea to baked goods, and I think I even thought about adding chamomile to muffins at some place, but forgot about it. Thanks for this preview
emmycooks
I wish it were a cupcake-baking hour because I would like those right away. We just finished the Earl Grey Chocolate Cake so I am definitely ready for the next tea-flavored confection. Can’t wait to see the other recipes that are keeping this one company!
lidia
Congratulations Joy! You are such an inspiration not only to me but to many people all over the world, you rock!
Totally making my bf buy me your book, since he starts his new job tomorrow, yay! Also i love chamomile and i have to make these ASAP.
thank you for sharing and inspiring <3
Skye from Skye Loves...
These cupcakes look utterly sublime. And I am beyond excited about your cookbook – literally, cannot wait to buy it x
Cupcakes Barcelona
Seems like a promising cookbook! These cupcakes look delicious!!
Adeline
Congratulations again!! I pre-ordered the book ages ago and CANNOT wait to get it in the mail! Also, turns out I’ve all the ingredients for those cupcakes – I know what I’ll be doing tonight..
Francesca
Congratulations Joy! I am quite new to your blog, but I follow you with interest and admiration.. I wish I could be in one of the cities of your book tour.. that would be quite difficult, unless you foresee a stop here in Bologna, Italy! anyway, I will follow your tour for sure on Facebook! bravissima ! a big hug, Francesca
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen
Joy! Congratulations a million times over. I’ve been following your blog since the (almost) beginning–what a journey! These are graceful cupcakes and you’re one graceful, classy lady. xo
Katie
Congratulations, Joy! What a wonderful day! I’m super excited to see that even the Swedish bookseller Adlibris has the Joy the Baker Cookbook available. You’re getting around! Can’t wait to get a copy in my hands.
Jennifer L.
Congratulations, Joy! That’s amazing.
Heidi @ foodiecrush
Wow, you look great after giving birth to that sugary baby of a book! Congratulations, what an accomplishment, relish every moment of it.
Julie
OH MY, I just saw this and can’t wait to meet you in Huntington Beach!
Amanda Bimble
Congratulations on your book launch- so freaking exciting! I am not envious of your book signing jaunt- I would be twitching from nerves under a table while swilling bourbon and ginger beer from a jar…
Alanna
That is so exciting – congrats!! And these cupcakes look amazing – I love chamomile/honey anything. (Chamomile tea with honey and whiskey works better than you might think!) I would be totally nervous and weird if I had a book to sign, too. In fact, when I went to a book signing by my idol, David Lebovitz, I was the nervous/weird one.
Laura
Joy, I read each blog post & listen to each podcast & will purchase every book you produce. I have to admit that the only recipe of yours that I have made was “The Bagel Pizza” – it rocked my world.
melissa @ soul on a platter
My world needs more Joy. I’m completely inspired by your journey. This is just the beginning.
Nina @ ambrosia
Congratulations, Joy!!! I’ve loved your blog for years now, and I’ve always looked forward to every new post that you have published in these last four years. I’ve spent more time than I am willing to admit literally going down your recipe index just looking at all your recipes, creativity, beautiful photographs, and reading all your funny stories. Congratulations on all your success! I just ordered your book off Amazon maybe forty seconds ago. So excited for your book tour stop in New York!!!
Elizabeth
My book comes tomorrow! Cheers to your success, I can’t wait to meet you next weekend in San Francisco!
Kristen M.
Congratulations, Joy! I’ve been following your blog for years and years and you so deserve this. You put so much happiness out there that I hope this project brings you lots back. I’ll buy your book when I see you in Seattle next month!
Amanda
I have been waiting so long! FedEx can’t get here fast enough! HUGE congrats!
vera @ fashionfoodfeminism
woo-hoo! can’t wait for the SF book signing! i have a rather chunky (bulky?) loose leaf chamomile tea. would you recommend pulsing it in a coffee grinder for a bit to get a finer tea?
joythebaker
maybe pulse it just a bit… yea! can’t wait to meet you!
rachelsdigestif
Eeee! I cannot wait to get your book in the mail tomorrow! So looking forward to looking through it for my next baking adventures!! Congratulations :)
Holly W
congratulations Joy! I can only imagine your elation that this day has finally come. what a giant feat! I’m sad you aren’t coming to a city near me, but I wish you all the best on your book tour. Can’t wait to receive my JTBCookbook in the mail!!!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
Joy, MAJOR congrats to you!!!!! I can only imagine how you must feel…your baby, YEARS of work, thousands of hours of blood, sweat, and tears -and pounds of sugar and butter – later.. how you must be feeling now that the book is REAL. For sale. For real. CONGRATS!!!!!
Kellie
Congratulations Joy! I can’t wait to pick up my copy of your cookbook!
Becca @ Cook, Rejoice, Repeat
Yay yay yay! I was actually just looking at your cookbook’s preview pages on Amazon today and getting so excited! My sister preordered it for me for Christmas, and I can’t wait until my copy arrives! Congrats and thanks so much in advance! :)
Caz
Congratulations Joy! I can’t wait until it is released in the UK so I can get my hands on a copy too :) I hope you have a fabulous time on the book tour!
Kerry
Congratulations, Joy! Enjoy today. You totally deserve it. I definitely did a little dance earlier when I got my Amazon email that your book had just shipped. I will be stalking my doorstep all day tomorrow.
Cory
Just got the notification that my book shipped from Amazon. So excited to crack it open!
Abigail
I am so excited for you! I really hope I can find a way to your book signing in Portland!