Can we push the pause button on this whole blogging thing for just a moment?
Can we just be real for a second?
I’m in the midst of shooting my second cookbook. To say it’s anything other than totally nuts would be a lie. It’s fun, scary, overwhelming, silly, and filling. Shooting the cookbook is also pretty all-encompassing. It’s everything I can manage to keep myself shooting, showered, and clothed. I think I’ve been wearing the same outfit for three days straight. No shame.
In addition to shooting the cookbook, I’ve cut my finger really badly on a staple (how!?), I’ve dropped my phone in a toilet, I haven’t called my parents in far too long, and I’ve been apartment hunting in New Orleans as a brain escape… oh and I’m working on a big video project that I can’t wait to tell you about.
If I were to title this next book based on the dialogue in my head, it would be called Everything Is Scary and Awesome: a cookbook.
I really like to hypothetically title books.
I’m just not the sort of person who can pretend like she’s got everything under control when things feel craaaazy.
Truth is, I’m trying to make this book as great as I can make it. That means I’m baking all day, ironing tea towels as backdrops, and eating chips for dinner. I’m totally not complaining.
Other truth is, this is what it’s really like.
I just wanted you to know why things might feel a touch slow around here… or why some recipes might feel a touch savory. I can’t make another pie right now. I just can’t.
Consider yourself in the know. I can’t fake it with you. We’re all friends. (and I love you, for real.)
Renee @ Awesome on $20
I can’t wait to see how unbelievably gorgeous your next book will be. Nobody can be everything all the time. You end up being nothing. Thanks for being real. That’s why we love you.
Fabiola
Hi Joy!
I’m sure your book will be awesome!!
I have a friend that is remodeling a gorgeous house in New Orleans just to put it to rent, just wondering…
Rony
i love you joy!
each time i read one of your posts, i remember that life is good! (i excidently forget sometimes…)
Sarah Brown
Congrats Joy! Will be eagerly looking for your new cookbook when it comes out. The first one i have is already covered in Chocolate Frosting, and dog eared….i use it all the time.
Everything is Scary and Awesome at once—we are preparing for our first baby in November and everyday seems like we are scared and excited at the same time…so I hear you! Good luck, and hope you make it to Maine again soon!
Le Citron
A second book !!!! Waouh !!! I’m so happy…
Melissa
So excited! Please book tour in Atlanta…
Kim
EnJOYing your first cookbook sooo much…so, WOW, to learn that a 2nd one is in the works is super-great news!!! Hang in there and keep on creating delish recipes and writing entertaining prose to go with them…just want you to know that I really get that it’s from your heart.
A comment that I’ve pondered making for awhile:
On my laptop, reaching your blog via Safari on a Mac, the text on the page is smack up against the left edge of the page. Is there some adjustment I can make to correct/improve this, to add a blank margin or border to the left hand side of the page to make reading your blog easier? It’s distracting and almost like trying to read a piece of paper that’s been folded or cut right at the edge of the words. Thanks for any help with this. Don’t want to miss a thing!
katie mazur
I absolutely cannot wait for your cookbook to come out!!! I loved your first one and use it all the time!
Arianne
New Orleans apartment shopping is awesome!
Jacq
Hang in there, Joy. You are a breath of fresh air every time I open up my emails in the morning….and I live in China, so I’m not kidding about the fresh air thing!
Katy
Joy,
I am SO excited for your next cookbook! I am so in love with your first one and want to give it to all of my friends; it’s a must have. You’re amazing. Keep rocking it, girl.
Kendel
I’m 100% sure that your book will be awesome! :) I can’t wait to see it!
kaira @ biscuitwallah.com
omg so excited for the new book!! (to be honest i would definitely buy a cookbook by that title haha)
ps i kind of love that toast picture
Rebecca
thanks for the real, Joy. And Yay!!!! Can’t wait for #2- I have two kids-no cookbooks- and the only thing I can say about giving birth to your second is; at least you know what you’re really in for. Just remember that this part doesn’t last forever and at the end someone will hand you a brand new person. Or in your case, book. I can’t wait to see what new goodies you have in store for us- I make your brown butter choc chips and kettle corn recipes nearly weekly. It’s frightening how necessary both have become. Anyway- thanks again & I’m off to write a glowing review for #1 on Amazon (don’t neglect the firstborn- parenting 101)