Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders

Subject: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 03:13 PM

It's done!

Yep, that's right. The Mudcat Cookbook, Whiskey Before Breakfast (And Other Meals from the Mudcat Café) will be going to press any day now. I'm still making a final choice of printer, but cookbooks will begin shipping in approximately 3 weeks.

Whiskey Before Breakfast includes 140 pages of recipes from some of the Mudcat's finest cooks, a reference section with measurement conversions and more, and tunes to play while waiting for your meal to cook. The book is coil-bound, making it easy to lay flat for cooking, and sports a glossy, beer-resistant cover for those of you who are messy cooks. A preview of the book will be going online soon.

All profits will go to the Mudcat Café. A limited number of these are being printed, so place your pre-order now and be the first on your block to own it! Whiskey Before Breakfast is only $15.00 (US), including shipping within the United States. (Shipping overseas will incur additional charges; just email or PM me for actual charges.)

You may pay via Paypal to: nicolecastle @ attbi.com (with no spaces in the address)
Or help raise even more money for the Mudcat and avoid the Paypal fees by mailing a check or money order – just email or PM me for details!

If you'd like to make an additional donation to the Mudcat Café, you can make the donation at the same time and I will pass the extra funds on.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 04:40 PM

Are there vegetarian recipes in it? Sorry, I haven't been following the thread.

Thanks, btw, it sounds grand!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 04:44 PM

The most important part about cooking vegetarian?

What you marinade them in...

I like to marinade the vegetarians -I- cook, in steak sauce...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 04:46 PM

I assume you eat them raw like sushi, then?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 04:55 PM

Depends on my mmmmooooooood....

,-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 04:56 PM

Yes, kat, there are quite a few vegetarian recipes in it, mostly salads and soups.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 05:16 PM

I will order through Paypal. Damn! I never did get the bourbon balls in.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: michaelr
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 07:48 PM

Bourbon balls? Are you talking meatballs or chocolate truffles, Sinsull? Either way, it sounds like a recipe I'd love to have.

Nicole, I'll PM you my order.

Cheers,
Micjael

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: michaelr
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 07:52 PM

Oh... I ought to say, having seen the preview copy, that it's a wonderful cookbook with tons of yummy recipes, and a truel labor of love by Nicole! EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ONE!

Well done, Nicole.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 07:52 PM

The check is in the mail. ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 07:59 PM

ahem...MICHAEL!!!!!!!! Don't you know about Bourbon Balls??????

Check out the Colonel's Recipe here.

(sheesh...I thought everybody knew about Bourbon Balls.)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Sorcha
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 08:15 PM

Me too! Nicole, PM me your address so I can send a check, please.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 09:48 PM

Okay, I admit it... I don't know the extra cost to ship overseas yet. But it won't be much -- it's got a plastic coil for binding, not hard cover, and those overseas only have to pay the difference, not the entire shipping cost. At most another $2 US. Meanwhile, send me a PM and I'll reserve a copy for you until I have hard numbers.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch... samples of pages chosen at random here and more here. And here's the whole recipe index!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Sorcha
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 10:20 PM

Nicole, you have done one HELL of a job! Congratulations!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 11:09 PM

That looks terrific, Nicole! Thanks, very much, for putting this together. I'd forgotten I posted the one recipe! I'll PM you for an addy as I would like one and I am sure my sister will, too.

Thanks, again, wonderful job!

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Night Owl
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 11:11 PM

pm on it's way to you Nicole. GOOD job pulling this together...THANKS!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 11:16 PM

Awww... shucks...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: MMario
Date: 24 Jun 03 - 08:09 AM

WOW! Check should go out today...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: MudGuard
Date: 24 Jun 03 - 09:01 AM

I guess that the book exists in electronic form?
If so, which?
Word, HTML, txt, pdf, ...?

What about this:
I pay and give my email address and get the electronic form?
Would save the shipping costs (in my case: to Germany)...

It would also save some trees - as I would only print those recipes I like... ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 02:10 PM

Refresh, ya'll. Get those pre-orders in!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Alba
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 02:19 PM

What a job Nocole. With all that's going on with you just now.....amazing.
PM on it's way to you for details of payment
A:>)
Im hungry just reading the Index!!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 27 Jun 03 - 02:16 PM

Thanks for the orders that are coming in. I hope to make a final decision for the printer this weekend. Despite some early concerns about generating a viable profit (i.e. donation to Mudcat) from such a small order, I have a couple of printers who are in a comfortable price zone and will provide the services necessary (like final proofs) that will make me comfortable sending away the money.

So I've come to a decision -- there's no reason to penalize international users of Mudcat by charging them more shipping. $15 covers the cost of the book AND shipping anywhere via global economy mail. Since this method is so slow (up to 4-6 weeks), I will provide international users with a hyperlink that they can use to view the cookbook while they are waiting for it to show up.

For those international users who don't want to wait, I can ship via Airmail (about 4-7 days) for an extra $10.00.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Jun 03 - 03:10 PM

My sister hasn't called in from her destination, yet, but she's been on the road for a week, with small stopovers on the way, so I expect to hear from her any day, now. Will get a check out, from one of us, as soon as I do.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: rich-joy
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 04:57 AM

Nicole - just sent my payment by PAYPAL - ship via global economy to Oz is OK - THANKS!!

Cheers! R-J

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: open mike
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 07:42 PM

i have seen the pre-view copy and the mouth waters at the thought of it!
Please give instructions of how to pay pal for it??!!
It is a wonderfu job, Nicole, and a pleasure to meet
you and the others at our camp out!!
Laurel

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 10:35 PM

Laurel, PayPal instructions are above in the first message.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Janie
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 11:47 PM

Thanks so much for doing this. I'll pm you to order.

Janie

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 02 Jul 03 - 12:49 PM

Ah, it's so exciting! The printer tells me they are shipping the proof out to me today, and I only sent them the file yesterday. Keep your fingers crossed, ya'll!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Hollowfox
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 11:50 AM

Put me down for three. (Early Christmas shopping)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Bearheart
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 12:04 PM

Hi, I've been out of town for most of the last two weeks. Want to get at least 2, probably 3. Will PM you for address to send check. Will you be doing another run? Guess you should count on me for 3, even though cash flow's a bit iffy right now, in case it isn't reprinted...

Bekki

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 03 Jul 03 - 08:52 PM

Just a recap:

Cost is $15 each, and that includes shipping, here or overseas. International orders will go out Economy, though, which officially takes 4-6 weeks but in reality seems to take 4 days - 6 months. I can send it Priority International for an extra $10 each.

You can send the check or money order to me, by PM'ing me for the address.

Paypal can go to: nicolecastle @ attbi.com

I can modify the amount right up to the day I approve the proof, which I'm hoping to get Monday. So if you order before then, I can guarentee a copy by just adding extras to the order.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 02:42 AM

Hi, Nicole - Hereby I confirm my previous order of 1.
Please PM me your postal address where to send the bills to.
(Postal orders or bank checks are so expensive in Germany that I should pay the treble price!)

Wilfried

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Ebbie
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 03:49 AM

It sounds great. A PM is on its way to you, Nicole. I want two copies- one for a gift.

Ebbie

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 10:23 AM

Hi Nicole-
If you want to, CAMSCO can provide additional distribution (no charge). I can take Master, VISA and Discover cards, which is convenient for many.
Let me know via PM.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 05:42 PM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 06:38 PM

Well, still haven't talked to my sister, but my other sisters got a postcard saying they were going camping up north somewhere along with salmon fishing, so...I'll re-confirm my order of one for myself and if I hear from her before you set the final number, I'll holler if she says yes.:-)

Thanks,

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 07 Jul 03 - 11:00 PM

I have you down for two -- better hang on to that reservation. Only 15 copies left of the proposed order!

Be the first on your block to get one of these collector's items!

(No proof copy yet... maybe tomorrow...)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 12:06 AM

Okay, Nicole, twist my arm.**BG** Two it is!

Thanks,

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 08:31 AM

Hear that pholk? Only 15 left in this batch! Get your orders in now...to paraphrase our Amazin' Amos....

Flood Nicole!

somehow just doesn't have the ring of "Flood Dick!" though....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: GMT
Date: 08 Jul 03 - 11:34 AM

Nicole, please reserve one for me if there are any left !!

Cheers
Gary

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 09 Jul 03 - 10:39 AM

Gotcha, Gary.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: IvanB
Date: 09 Jul 03 - 03:47 PM

Nicole, although I'm not an international buyer, I'd like only the digital version (i.e., hyperlink or file). I'll PayPal my payment, but you can sell the hard copy to someone else, I really don't need it.

Thanks.

Ivan

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: NicoleC
Date: 10 Jul 03 - 07:55 PM

Yay! I got the proof today and it's beautiful. I'm going to make a couple of minor changes tonight or tomorrow, then the order will be placed and I get to wait for the *whole thing*!

I anticipate shipping by the end of July.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: Alba
Date: 10 Jul 03 - 08:02 PM

Yipee:>)
Thanks Nicole.
A

Subject: RE: Mudcat Cookbook - now taking pre-orders
From: maire-aine
Date: 10 Jul 03 - 08:30 PM

Thanks for all your hard work, Nicole. I can't wait.

Maryanne