Here to share the official launch of our printed cookbook, Master the Electric Pressure Cooker! Read on for a peek into our thoughts and emotions as this enfolds for us. Let me walk you through the inside of the book, and enter our 4 book giveaway by leaving a comment below!
Let’s rewind, say 15 years.
Boy did my big sister Marci despise sharing with me.
“Please let me wear your clothes sissy? Promise I won’t ruin them this time.”
“Let me hang out with you and your friends, just this once.”
Or she would really really hate it when I would “share” the news of her birthday presents before her birthday. “Mom got you a bubble gum machine, mom got you a bubble gum machine.” Hehe.
Who would have ever imagined that we would be here now, sharing one of the most exciting accomplishments of our lives . . . together.
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We shared the work load. We shared all the ups. We shared all the downs.
And because of all that, we now get to share our cookbook with the world . . . together.
We want to kick this off by sharing books to 4 lucky winners!
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post. I’ll pick 2 winners here and then head over to Marci’s Food side of things and leave another comment on her book launch post. She will pick 2 winners from over there!!
We will announce on the 12th of September!
Now, I’m hoping this “shared experience” is far less frustrating for Marci, than all those obnoxious-little-sister years ago. I speak for myself, but it’s been an amazing ride already! I stand in awe at what we were able to accomplish when we brought all our talents and knowledge to the table.
Have I told you how this whole thing started?
Here is the readers digest version.
- Early of 2016 we shared some pressure cooker recipes on my blog, TIDBITS, at tidbits-cami.com. They took off.
- I convinced her to help me write a digital ecookbook to get her recipes out there.
- Summer of 2016 was spent creating and photographing over 70 recipes for the ebook, followed by long hours at the computer putting it all together.
- Just as we were wrapping it up and prepping for launch in October 2016, we received an email from Skyhorse Publishing to write a published cookbook.
- Contracts, logistics, and loads of giddy excitement later . . .
- We added to our recipes and worked through the finer details of published works . . . a world we knew very little about.
- Then, being led by the spirit, and confused by the adversary, we took a big leap of faith together as we Branded together under TIDBITS, re-designed our sites, and launched a new food side of the blog found at tidbits-marci.com, launched on July 10th, 2017.
- September 5, 2017. Our book, Master the Electric Pressure Cooker, hit bookstores and distribution centers around the world.
This photo shoot you see here, done by my dear friend Sandy, was the first time we looked at our books together.
We laughed about how the cover image was one we didn’t think would turn out. At the time of the photoshoot for this particular dish, Marci pulled out the “roasted” chicken from the pressure cooker, and I said, “I’m sorry sis. But I cannot make that look pretty.” And what do you know, Skyhorse wanted it for the cover! Turns out I have a knack for poultry photography 😉
We ooo’ed and awe’ed about how pretty it all turned out. We laughed at how ridiculously wore out we were. We spoke of things we wished we had done different. We rejoiced to have it done.
And now, we are bracing for whatever lies ahead!
It may flop. It may succeed. It may do exactly what we hoped it would do – teach others how to use electric pressure cookers (aka Instant Pots) and realize it’s massive potential to transform your ways in the kitchen, for the better!
But whatever lies ahead, I’ll forever be grateful for this experience that has brought us together and strengthened our relationship with each other and our Father in Heaven.
All that aside, let’s dive into the book and let me walk you through some of its pages, so you know what to expect!
Once you open the beautiful hardcover, you’ll find yourself at the Table of Contents. We’ve broken the recipes down into categories, which we hope is helpful.
You can also read more about us, the creators, and for those whom we give acknowledgment to a large part in the formation of this book.
Then, in just enough pages, we explain the basics of pressure cooking and enough guides to give you the confidence to pull out the pressure cooker and start exploring!
Once it’s time to jump into the recipes, you can start at breakfast.
Each of the 100+ recipes has an entertaining intro from my sister, to give life and stories to each recipe, followed by the basics, ingredients, and instructions.
And don’t forget the mouth watering images of every single recipe in this book!
In the back you’ll find time charts for different food groups, provided by Fagor America. These are so handy to give you a starting point for all kinds of foods you wish to pressure cook.
We wrap up the book with a page on how to connect with us on the web and in our helpful and inspiring private Facebook group. Then you’ll make it to the back cover to explore some endorsements from our dear friends, and read more about the book in general.
One of our most common questions we get is, “Is this published version different than our ecookbook?”
When we put out our ebook, we were not surprised by many readers sharing with us that they just didn’t like to have cookbooks on their devices. They much preferred an actual book! We agree, there is nothing quite like flipping through the pages of a book, but we also know some still prefer a digital copy.
How excited we are to provide both options! Yes, this physical book has all the recipes found in our ebook, plus we added a little over 30 new ones to the printed version.
While we still have plans to update our ecookbook and add even more, you can still have both the printed version and the digital version if you like!
We are offering a coupon code to take $5.00 off the digital copy, by going HERE and typing in the promo code at checkout: ILOVEDIGITAL
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We hope this will help reach everyone who desires this book in printed or digital formats – or both!!
Now, wait no longer! Get Master the Electric Pressure Cooker in Amazon Prime time, Barnes & Nobles, or IndieBooks.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for walking this journey with us. Thank you for your support, kind words and your visits. We couldn’t even dream this up without you, our readers! Also a big thanks goes to Skyhorse Publishing. They were absolutely wonderful to work with, and we are grateful for their faith in us!
If you are a blogger/influencer and have an audience that would love to hear your review of this book, please let us know! We are still gathering a launch team to share the book and would be happy to send you one for review.
Leave me a comment below to enter to win a signed cookbook, from our hands to yours! Then go and leave a comment on Marci’s post, to double your odds 😉
Let me know any questions you might have, if you love your electric pressure cooker, or you desperately want one, or perhaps a favorite recipe you like to make in the PC or want converted for the PC. Let’s talk all things pressure!
If you would like to help us see this book succeed and reach more people, a review on Amazon would make a world of difference! Thank you so much!
P.S. If you are on the market for an electric pressure cooker (to go with your new cookbook, wink), we do love and stand by the Fagor Lux and Instant Pot Duo.
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I have a friend from Spain who makes the most delicious chorizo dish in his pressure cooker. I’ve always been a bit scared of them so this will definitely help!
Thank you so much
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Sorry, I was reading your post late. Looks 2 very nice +
It’s great being introduced to you and your sister. I know I will enjoy your newsletter for great ideas and info.
I confess that I am delighted with the content of this blog, wonderful 🙂
Congratulations on your new book! I love pressure cooking and your book looks amazing! I can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the very generous giveaway opportunity!
Such a beautiful book, congratulations!
Your recipes are always so amazing! I’d love to be able to share these recipes with my sisters as they always love getting picture of my next creation in the IP!
Looks beautiful, congratulations.
I am so excited for this cookbook! I took your class at pinners last year & loved it!! Thank you!
The cookbook looks gorgeous! So fun to see two sisters working together! Congratulations on your labor of love: )
It looks amazing. I can’t wait to give these all a try! Thank you for all your hard work!
Congratulations to you both! The book looks awesome!
Your cookbook looks amazing
This would be such an awesome addition to my cookbook collection
Love a new cookbook!! This one looks so good!! Great job!
Congrats to you both!! this is awesome
Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy! I’m so excited to see your cookbook in person! You have inspired me so very much and made me want to get a pressure cooker and learn how to use it 🙂
So excited about your book! The electric pressure cooker is a must for every household! Even my pickiest eaters agree that restaurant quality food is produced in our pressure cooker!
I would love to win a copy. I am trying to use my instant pot more now that school has started and my husband works until 9 every night.
The cookbook looks beautiful! I am new to pressure cooking and have the 8 quart instant pot (my sister bought it for my bday!). Do the cook times and quantities of water etc stay the same for the 8qt?
Love it! So beautiful!! Congratulations!!!
Hooray! I’m so excited for both of you! I’m totally new to the pressure cooker world and your book looks like an amazing resource for making it seem easy and fun and empowering! The pictures are stunning and the recipes look yummy and amazing! I wish you both the greatest success with it! Here you are changing the world, one yummy meal at a time! way to go!!!!!
Beyond excited for you sweet friend! Loved every second of this shoot…watching and listening to you guys as you explored your cookbook together. It seriously is the MOST BEAUTIFUL cookbook I will ever own! You pictures of it are just a tease, because people will be amazed at it’s true beauty once in their hands. Can’t wait to dive it and start cooking! Congrats Congrats Congrats!!
Looks like a winner. I’m eager to have a copy.
I’m so very excited for you and Marci! I know it was a lot of hard work but y’all rocked it! Congratulations!! With a pressure cooker on my birthday wish list, this cookbook would be wonderful to have.
I’d love to be part of your book launch team if you still need people. What would the requirements be?
hugs,
Cecilia
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Congrats! The photography of the dishes looks amazing!
I’ll take 3 books. Two for my busy daughters who are young mothers and one family or myself! We are lol cooking with the instant Pot and love it! Looking forward to using your new cookbook!
Love, love, love the peek into your new cookbook!
Would enjoy trying new recipes. Cheesecake looks fabulous!
I have so enjoyed reading your stories about how your cookbooks (digital and hardcover) were conceived and born. It is such a joyful example of what sisters can accomplish together. For the past couple of years my sisters and I have taken care of our mother as she made the journey through the final stages of dementia/Alzheimer’s. One of my greatest joys has been cooking for her. When she progressed to requiring softer foods near the end of her life, my pressure cooker was essential to creating meals for her that were flavorful and healthy. I am so glad that I had this opportunity to care for her and feed and nourish her and make her feel loved…even when she did not always remember who I was. Now I am looking forward to a new chapter in my cooking endeavors. Your book looks absolutely amazing and I will be very happy to add it to my shelves. I wish you both the very best of success with the book and I will be following and watching to see what you do next. All to best to you both!!!
Can’t wait to read your new book. I’m always looking for new recipes to use my electric pressure pot.
Congrats on the book! It looks amazing!
I’m so excited to try the recipes in your book!! I love real books vs. digital.
There is no treasure on earth like a sister. How great that you are able to combine your talents to create a wonderful cookbook. You girls are truly blessed. Wishing you much success!
Congratulations! I have you two to thank for my introduction to electronic pressure cooking! I love your e-book and can’t wait to get a copy of your hardbound book!
Love to you Sisters! So excited for your adventures together. I Love cookbooks, so would love to win one!
Amazing! So excited for you!
I LOVE COOKBOOKS! I am so glad that there is a book I can touch! I bought the digital version and love it. Will there be a possibility to update the one I already bought ?
CONGRATULATIONS!
Looks awesome!!
Congratulations on the release of your book! You are both so brave. I am rather intimated myself by cooking with a pressure cooker but have always wanted to. I watched my Grandmother Violet use it for canning peaches, pears, tomatoes and cucumbers but have new been brave enough to try myself. Your book would give me the confidence to attempt it. Plus it looks really pretty too! 🙂
Congratulations! I’m excited to check out what you’ve put together!
Bought a pressure cooker( electric) last winter. We love it. I’ve been looking for this cook book for months. Where can I purchase it. Love the tasty dishes it makes for my family.
My Mother handed down her pressure cooker to me almost 6 years ago. I am so intimidated with using it that I’ve lost many opportunities to preserve some wonderful garden produce for my family. I am afraid that I will process things incorrectly and make my family sick as a result. I would love the opportunity to win a copy of your book and hopefully gain the confidence needed to use my pressure cooker. Thank you for the opportunity!
Am eager to see your wonderful new book.
I have actually been looking for a pressure cooker cookbook and just haven’t found one I’d actually use. Does it have a pressure cooker tutorial? To be honest, I have had my pressure cooker for almost a year and have never used it. I’m mostly just terrified I’d use it wrong and it’ll blow up. Maybe this will finally get me to start using it!
I love my pressure cooker! Your book looks amazing!
Congratulations! I did purchase your eBook and ❤️ It. Please put my name in for the draw. Your book looks beautiful.
Congratulations! Looking forward to trying your recipes soon! They all look so delicious!
Congratulations!!! Looks like a really fun, interesting and informational cookbook!! I seriously need to get one!
Cookbook looks amazing. I got both of my sisters started in pressure cooking. I love it.
Congratulations to you both!! Very inspiring!!
Congratulations! It is wonderful that you two were able to publish a great cookbook that young and old can learn from! Would definitely love a signed copy! Keep up the good work! Learned so much from the website already.
Hubby just got me one for our anniversary and I’m a bit intimidated by it. I would love to win
Looks beautiful! I really want to explore the pressure cooker for busy weeknights with running kids around town!
I’m still learning the ropes with my Instant Pot, but I love what I’ve cooked in it so far! I can’t wait to try more recipes!
I love my Instant Pot! I tell everyone about it and share food from my “miracle pot” with friends and family as often as I can. I really like the looks of your cookbook, and love love love all the photos. Lastly, I would be ecstatic if I won your cookbook!
Congrats Cami on this! Im super excited for you and Marci! It’s so fun seeing people you know succeed in something great! Love trying recipes and can’t wait to try more! Love love love your designing and ideas!
Very excited about this book. I’m new to pressure cooking and have held out buying any other cookbooks waiting for this one!
I am really waited
Very excited for you! Would love a copy of the book.
So excited for you and looking forward to getting this cookbook.
Congrats on the new book. It looks beautiful.
Your new cookbook looks amazing! I can’t wait to get it and put it to good use in my kitchen! 🙂
Congrats! I have finally perfected yogurt in mine but need more dinner recipes!! Can’t wait!
Always believe in the “spirit”…it always points you in the right direction and watches over you in order to succeed!
I love my instant pot and use it daily. I have tried some of Marci’s recipes and they are right on. Hope I win one of your books. I am on SS and have to watch my pennies.
Keep up the good work.
Ruth
Congratulations on the printed book! What a fabulous thing to bring two sisters together ❤️ I would love to have a copy of your book for my kitchen, where si know it will be used a lot!
Marci,
You are truly an amazing talent!!! I have loved the floral photo print cards that I’ve purchased from you and I love seeing your decorating ideas!
Good luck on the success of your cookbook!!!
I’m so happy for both of you! A small the mother of two wonderful daughters, I am thrilled at the sharing and togetherness!
So excited for both of you! And for us too! Congratulations!
I’ve always wanted to try cooking with a pressure cooker, however was just a bit intimidated by the whole process. Hope I am one of the lucky recipients of the cookbook.
My pressure cooker is coming out of the closet!
Congratulations!
Your book looks amazing! Congrats! Someday maybe I will get to do something like this with my little sister 😉
Knowing you, this book is going to be amazing! I want one, whether I win it or buy it myself!!
Congratulations! I know a great cook, AND a very- busy-no-time-to-cook cook who would love this. But if I win, I may just keep it! LOL
Wow. Your new book looks beautiful! I have had my instapot for almost a year and am far from being a master. Still little nervous. Had a couple of successes and few failures ?
Looks like it’s going to be a winner!
P.S. Sorry sons-in-law, my daughters couldn’t have done it without your help and support. After all somebody has to eat all the food.
Looks very intriguing with beautiful photos! You two have done a super job…congratulations! !I’ve become very interested in cooking n making desserts this way, the pressure cooker pot is on my Christmas List!!
Momma says congratulations. My girls wrote a book together. And a cook book at that. I never particularly liked to cook and I really didn’t like help doing it. Look what you accomplished in spite of me. All other good qualities I accept credit for, thank you. I am so proud of my three beautiful daughters, Marci, Cami, and Maegan as well as three beautiful daughters-in-law Nikki, Valerie, and Talea.
Can’t wait to get your cookbook
Congratulations
This book looks great and the photos are beautiful! I have a blog about food storage and would love to review your book if given the chance. Let me know if I can help
i need to expand my usage of the instant pot so i would love to receive the book! thanks
Congratulations! I have been using my Instant Pot at least 3x a week since I bought it in January. Can’t imagine my life without it! Love your recipes and tips!
I need this book! Our kids gave us an Instant Pot for Christmas, but I am afraid of it!
Congratulations! You guys are my go-to when I’m looking for how to do something new with my instant pot.
I have an electric pressure cooker, but have no real idea how to use it. I’ve tried a few recipes, and they just don’t turn out well. I would love to learn how to use it properly!
Congratulations on publication! The book looks great – and lots of inspiration for using my pot, too!
I would LOVE to get my hands on your book! I’ve got an electric pressure cooker on my fall wish list and will need all kinds of delicious recipes to make when it arrives! 😀
How exciting!
What a special collaboration! Many congrats to you both, and best wishes for much success!
I love my instant pot and your books look to be an excellent resource.
How exciting! The book looks beautiful!
You Girls rock!! Can’t wait to try some of the recipes!
Wow. Congratulations on following your dream. Best wishes in the days ahead.
Cooking is such a joy to me. I would love to share some of your recipes with my family!
The book looks great! I would love a copy.
You two are so cute together! THANK YOU for blessing others freely.
Looks awesome! Congratulations!
Can’t wait to try the new recipes! I have your eBook from last year and I love the recipes inside!
Your book is visually stunning…congratulations!
How exciting! I really, really, really hope I win a copy! Thanks!
You girls are amazing!!!!! I just ordered and cant wait for it to come!
I love your recipes! Everyone in my family, including mom, siblings, kids, and nephews have Instant Pots.
The recipes sound truly amazing in the cookbook. The photos look amazing.
What a great story!!! I am a “newlywed” of 5 years and 2.5 kids and have yet to find a love for meal prep. Maybe the pressure cooker way of life is for me??!! Thanks for doing this giveaway!!
This is beautiful! I cannot wait to dive in and taste the deliciousness! Congratulations you two!!
Your book and recipes look so delicious and I can’t wait to try them!
Congratulations on the new book! I have been waiting for it to come out. I bought a pressure cooker because of your excitement and recipes so it would be helpful to own this cookbook!
I’m so excited for the two of you!!! Can’t wait to check out the new cookbook. Congratulations!!
How exciting for you and Marci! I would love to win a copy of your cookbook and learn about pressure cooking.
This looks like it will be a great cookbook! I have an Instantpot but don’t use it as much as I should because I don’t feel as comfortable with it yet. This would surely help! congratulations!!
Thank you so much for entering me in your cook book give away. First, congratulations! it is a lovely accomplishment for you and your sister. Second, your cook book will help me serve delicious meals to my family. I work till early evening and this would be a huge improvement to my meal planning. Blessings, Cindy
I have loved watching your journey. It is crazy that I had and enjoyed my Instant Pot before you took me along your journey. I couldn’t be more excited and happy for this launch. I have enjoyed the e cookbook so much and look so forward to receiving my pre-ordered book. If I were to win the drawing I MIGHT give it to someone I love. I love your blog! Thanks so much for being who you are.
Can’t WAIT for your new book. Love love love your recipes. So happy for you and your sis.
Congratulations on your new cookbook! I know your families are overjoyed and so proud of you both.
I have 2 InstantPots…still in the box. ::sigh::
Guess I need to unpack them and get busy.
I’ve had four daughters, and the intro to this post has brought a smile and a chuckle to my morning. I’ll bet you’re both excited and nervous. Good luck in your book launch!
I am actually getting over my nervousness of learning how to cook more healthy with a new appliance. Thanks for the chance, Cami to have a copy of your beautiful book that you and your sister worked so hard on! Thanks to your mother for making sure everything tasted really good too and to little sis who helped with encouragement. You all are to be congratulated on this beautiful book!
I am so excited for you both – what a journey! I hope your book is wildly successful – you’ve done a beautiful job and I can’t wait to get a copy!
Love myself a good pressure cooker cookbook! Pick me!!
I have loved watching your journey and success. It’s crazy that I owned and loved my Instant Pot before your pressure cooking recipes then ebook came out. You have added such joy to my journey. I love to share with others the fun of pres!sure cooking. I can hardly wait for my pre-ordered book. If I win the drawing MAYBE I could give it away!
What a lovely morning. It is 6:30 here in northern Alberta. The sun is coming up and I’m browsing your blog. The colours around me and in front of me are serene. What a lovely feeling. Thank you for being a part of my morning.
Good Luck with your new cookbook. It is a true reflection of the beauty within you and your sister.
Did you girls pull the “Mom likes me best!” line?? I love the pics in your book but must confess I would skip over the pressure cooker basicsnd dive right in to the scrumptious recipes!
Congratulations! Looks beautiful. Would love a copy of your cookbook.
The cookbook looks fabulous! I have already ordered four copies.
I am way too old to have never tried a pressure cooker (they always intimidated me) but feel certain I could handle one of the electric ones! And with your cookbook, I’m sure I could.
Sandra, can you handle a microwave??? Then you got this 😉 . I like to call them a crock pot on steroids. They will change your cooking ways!
I have been waiting for this! Congratulations on giving us a valuable resource to help make better use of our pressure cooker.
So happy for you both! My sisterhood of friends love your recipes and ideas. I am so wanting to try your chocolate lava cake, I really hope I win a copy!
I have to have this book!!! So excited.
This book looks like a great addition to my cookbook library. I could really use one that is just for the pressure cooker!
Wow! The book looks amazing and I am one of those people who prefer a physical copy of a cookbook to turn to the recipe as I am preparing a dish. Would looooooove to win a copy of this book. I use my pressure cooker a lot!!
Thanks, you guys!
Congratulations on your new book. I’d love a copy of it to motivate me to use my instapot more often.
As a Mom, I am very proud of you both. As a sister, it is what we all strive for. Whether it flops or succeeds (I have a feeling it will do very well), I congratulate you both. Looking forward to your next project!
Congrats on your yr new cookbook. The pictures that I see are lovely. What a testament to both of you for all yr hard work!!
Wishing you the utmost success on your cookbook! Anyone who knows anything about pressure cooking should know this is on the “must have” list. Cannot wait to see what all you have in store for us to surprise our families with next!
Congratulations! Would love to win a copy of your cookbook…..it looks awesome!
Enjoy this accomplishment. It is a lot of work. Working on my own project and know what goes into it. THanks for sticking to it. Looking forward to holding your book in my hands. Thank you.
Congrats girls – would love to have your new book.
Thanks for all your hard work! I have the ebook and would really love to have a hard copy!
Love the digital cookbook I purchased earlier. This looks like a lovely extension. Glad to know additional recipes included. I too love holding a solid paper book in my hands. Love digital for searching for recipes especially when not at home. But nothing beats a book in your hands turning the pages while enjoying a cup of coffee and dreaming of the next cooking experiment to choose!
Congratulations on your new book! I don’t have a pressure cooker, but I may just have to get one now!!!
The soft colors of your website drew me to be a follower of TIDBITS, everyday! I purchased a Instapot after Christmas last year and turn to Tidbits for recipes, tips, and encouragement to up my pressure cooker knowledge and skills. Today’s post was not a disappointment, your new cookbook has the same beautiful soft colors and the pictures look so appetizing! I will have to add this book to my library of cook books, as I prefer a real book rather than a ebook. Congratulations on “Master the Electric Pressure Cooker” book!
Looks like a great book! Congrats!
Congratulations to you both (and families) for this book launch. I would love to give this and a pressure cooker to my daughter for her birthday.
What a fabulous story of 2 sisters coming to get her to create, cook and share! I am so excited to get a pressure cooker and try new recipes for my family!! Thank you ?
Will those of us who purchased the original ebook get an updated copy or do we need to repurchase? I’m so excited to see the final FINAL copy.
Nicole, As soon as I update the ebook (which should be before the end of the year) I will send out the new version to everybody who has purchased previously. So yes! Of course!
I just love cook books. Sitting in my chair and thumbing through what I’m going to make next. Your cover is already making me hungry. Congratulations on the new book. I would be proud to have you on my table ready to cook. If you pick me I would just go crazy with excitement. Keep cooking and don’t forget to send me your recipes. Winter is coming.
Love my instant Pot! Would love you new cookbook to use with it!
So, I have had my pressure cooker for almost two years and have not used it for much more than slow cooking and the occasional pork roast. Would love to use it for more and this cookbook might just be the answer.
Wow! I am really excited for you to finally have the hard copy out! What a lot of work went into it! I would love to win a copy but if I don’t win one I will eventually buy one–the recipes sound great! (Three exclamation points but not one is unwarranted.)
Looks absolutely wonderful
How exciting!! It looks amazing. ❤❤❤
I am seriously tempted… but as I peer at the pictures above, I cannot figure out if the measurements in your recipes include weight as well as volume…
Your website recipes normally don’t, but it can be such a turn off to have to refer to a back page or a computer screen when attempting to create a recipe from a cookbook.
Cookbook looks so interesting. Looking forward to learning to use a presssure cook through you!
Can’t wait to read your book.
Congratulations