
I first heard on Sunday. Amazon had copies of my book in stock and would be shipping them this week. I thought they wouldn’t start arriving until Friday, but this morning, a few friends got in touch to say that they’d gotten their copies today.
And then, when I checked my own mail, I found one waiting for me there (because I am a goofball, I ordered myself a copy through Amazon. I wanted the experience of having it appear in that familiar box).
I don’t entirely know how to articulate how this all feels. I’m thrilled, nervous and entirely freaked out. All I can say is that I hope you guys like it and that it finds a comfortable place in your kitchens.

I received my copy yesterday and it is a BEAUTIFUL book! I love the lead in sections and I am so excited to start canning using your recipes. And the paper quality and layout is gorgeous. Great job! 🙂
Wow! I just heard about this book through my Simple Bites subscription. I checked it out on Amazon and the book looks amazing. I have a friend who used to can the most wonderful pickles. She stopped because it was so much work. I have always wanted to tackle canning myself (to try and recreate those pickles!) but it seemed so intimidating and labor intensive. Your small batch approach looks like something I could definitely handle and your book looks like just what I need to get started!
I had preordered your book back in March. I got an email from Amazon earlier this week to say it was shipping early. Yeah! It was on the porch yesterday when I got home from work. I only had time to flip through a few pages before my regularly scheduled life settled in, but I have plans to get up close and personal with it tonight. From what little I saw of it, it is beautiful and I can’t wait to dive in! Congratulations!
It’s great, Marisa; I like the size, the paper, the design, the stories . . . and the recipes. It’s been a pleasure to look through this evening.
exciting! I am sure it’s going to be a smashing success! 🙂
I just ordered a copy – can’t wait to get it!! Congratulations!
Saw your post here and immediately popped over to Amazon to order it with Prime. I can’t wait until it comes! It was telling me it takes an extra 1-2 days to process though. Hopefully not! I’ve been trying to only get books from the library, but I don’t think I can wait that long to check it out. Can’t wait to read it!! Congratulations!
Congrats! My copy is on its way – can’t wait!
Congratulations! I’m thrilled to see you with growing success and wish you much more.
Can’t wait to get a copy and have you sign it at the class I’m taking with you in L.A.
Beautiful and inspirational! Mine came today 🙂
So very exciting. I can’t even imagine. Maybe one day. In the meantime, congratulations to you! What a huge accomplishment and something to be so proud of. BTW, I just signed up for your June class in L.A. Looking forward to meeting you in person and learning some fun things about canning.
congratulations!
Congrats! looking forward to picking it up!
How exciting for YOU! I’ve also pre ordered and they’ve notified me it’s on the way. HURRAY. Great Job! Gotta get my canning supplies in order for sure now! LOL
Our peach trees are loaded and the cherries look to be having a good season as well. Hope the weather holds. We’ll give the book a real workout.
Just ordered my copy!!! Can’t wait!
Mine is on it’s way (I Pre-ordered it from Amazon ages ago), and I am so excited I am giddy! I am so happy for you and am crossing my fingers that it’s a smashing success.
I might give everyone I know a copy for Christmas. Or sooner if I cannot wait…..
Marisa:
Congratulations, my dear!!
I have just ordered 3 from Amazon.
I’m so happy for you!
Have a Joyful Day :~D
Charlie
It looks fantastic. Congratulations and I am sure it will be very well received. I am going to check it out now!
Congrats!!!! Goodluck to you and to your new book!!!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I’m also very excited to get my hands on a copy and start putting things up. 🙂
I got goose bumps, I was so excited for you! Congrats!
Amazon just sent me a message saying there was a problem with my payment method – Ahh! I’ve updated it but now it won’t get here until the 16th. Can’t wait!
got a message yesterday from Amazon that my copy had shipped! Maybe it will be home when I get there tonight!
Congratulations!
Amazon just told me my copy has shipped and I’ll receive it tomorrow! I can’t wait!!!! Congratulations, Marisa!
Follow-up: it was already waiting for me when I got home tonight! It is just. so. beautiful. I’m in love with it already, just based on the look and feel of it in my hands. Started flipping through it a bit and can’t wait to really dig in this weekend. Thanks for all of the love, hard work, and countless hours you poured into this book! I know it will be a treasured resource in my kitchen for years to come.
CONGRATULATIONS! It’s so beautiful! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Pour yourself a glass of champagne, girl– you’ve got some celebrating to do!
Amazon tells me your book, which I pre-ordered months ago, is due to ship out next week. Really looking forward to reading it and working from it. Congrats!
congrats! my copy is on its way and i can’t wait to pore through it!
I received my copy in the mail yesterday. I. Love. It. I am so excited to make your recipes. I will be making your vanilla rhubarb jam with earl grey first.
So excited for you!!!!! Congrats!
Yay! I’m so thrilled for you and will be buying a copy very soon! 🙂
Ordered it from Amazon last nught. It looks like a good one!
mine is waiting for me at home when I get back from a week of wedding planning I can’t wait to get my hands on it!
EEEE Congratulations!!!! I am so excited for you! It went on my wishlist immediately (hopefully boyfriend will take the hint for birthday gifts LOL)
I just got a shipping notification last night. I pre-ordered a few months ago knowing it would be a lovely springtime gift to myself. Can’t wait.
So incredibly exciting!!! Congratulations!
Congratulations! It must feel amazing to see all of your work bound up in a finished book.
Congrats!
My copy is supposed to arrive today. I can’t wait. And, congratuations!!!
I’m heading out to The Tattered Cover (indy book store) to order one!
Congrats!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait for my copy!
Congrats Marisa,
received your wonderful book yesterday, pre-ordered from Amazon.
You were the one who got me started on my preserving journey, and i have enjoyed your sojourning very much.
this weekend i will curl up with your ‘food in jars’ and a pot of fresh brewed hot tea …and savor your writings.
You deserve all your success…you earned it !
lots of love and continued success.
Judith
Beautiful! Congratulations! Can’t wait for my copy to come, too!
SO exciting…cant wait to get mine…congrats and thanks for sharing!!
Very exciting, Marisa! Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Mine is on its way, Marisa! I cannot wait… CONGRATULATIONS LADY!
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Congrats, Marisa! It’s going to be a huge success!
Awesome! That’s so exciting. I’m sure it’s a wild experience to finally see something you poured so much into.