Baked Doughnuts for Everyone RELEASE day!
/THE OFFICIAL BOOK RELEASE DAY IS HERE!!!!
This weekend really started things off right. I had my first book signing and baking demo at The Cupboard, in Ft. Collins. It went better than I ever could have hoped for. There was a constant flow of friends, family, blog readers, and store customers who all stopped over to say hello. People asked questions, watched me bake, shook my hand, gave hugs, asked for my signature [so weird!], and were just so incredibly kind. And, the book sold OUT! Hooray!
I was full of excited nerves during the hour ride from Denver to Ft. Collins. It’s been quite sometime since I’ve had the butterfly feeling, but I definitely had it on Saturday. Luckily, Chris drove and I had my eyes glued on the clock the whole ride, thinking about how the day would go. We got there early so I could set up and not feel rushed. As we walked through the front doors—arms full with pans, my camera, trays of doughnuts, and a slew of ingredients—the first thing I saw was the giant sign above with my name on it.
This whole time I knew I was writing a book—obviously—but to actually see your name on the cover of a book, to see your photos, recipes, and hard work inside, to see your name on a sign outside of your favorite kitchen store, was absolutely surreal.
I unpacked my bags, got the samples ready, and then people started heading my way. The samples were a HIT. I went full-on-fall with the doughnuts and featured cinnamon sugar, apple cider, molasses, pumpkin, maple sea salt, and peanut butter cup [for the chocolate lovers].
I met new faces, talked a LOT about doughnuts, and completely froze every single time someone asked me to sign their book. I apologize to all of those people as you probably have something completely awkward written inside, but know that whatever I wrote was written with love + appreciation!
This book was such a labor of love. I wrote + photographed the 101+ recipes in a short 3 months. It was intense and all-consuming, but I am so grateful for the opportunity and experience. I learned an infinite amount in the process and challenged myself like never before.
There is a list a mile long of people to thank, most of who are mentioned at the end of the book. But really, this book would not be reality if it wasn’t for all of you. My faithful readers who have been cheering me on for the past FOUR years. Whether you’re new around here, have only come by once in awhile, or if you’ve been with me the whole way, please know how much your support means. Can we all hang out for coffee + doughnuts? My treat! I wish!
I hope you enjoy each + every doughnut recipe you’ll find inside. There is truly something for everyone.
And, thank you all. Again + again.
Baked Doughnuts for Everyone
{From Sweet to Savory to Everything in Between, 101 Delicious Recipes - All Gluten-Free}
Exciting doughnut happenings!
Be on the lookout for the Baked Doughnuts for Everyone blog tour!
The tour begins over on Emily’s blog, Daily Garnish. I’ve known Emily for years now and couldn’t be more honored + excited to have her start things off! Emily will be hosting a cookbook giveaway—along with most of the other bloggers—so be sure to check it out!
Next stops this week: Gina, Fitnessista – Angela, Oh She Glows – Lauren, Newest Obsession – Izy, Top With Cinnamon
You can find the rest of the blog tour schedule, where to buy the book, my book signing schedule, and much more over on my BOOK page.
Non-doughnut recipes coming soon. Promise. Stay tuned.
Again, thank YOU.
Now let’s celebrate.
Ashley
