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I am very pleased to announce that our family cookbook, Recipes from the Bartolini Kitchens, is now available for sale. Its photography in B&W, the book features nearly 100 of your favorite recipes from my family and this blog. There are also plenty of stories of our lives in that old two-flat, as well as many as-yet unpublished family photos to round out your understanding of the Bartolini Clan.
The book is available on Amazon in both the US and Europe. If you live outside of Amazon’s reach or prefer not to deal with Amazon, an eStore has been created from which you may purchase a copy and have it shipped directly to your door. If, for any reason, none of these methods suits you, please contact me at chgojohn@gmail.com and I’m sure we’ll be able to work something out.
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Pricing
- Orders placed on Amazon.com will cost $11.95 per copy.
- Orders placed on Amazon.co.UK will cost £7.95 per copy.
- Orders placed on Amazon.co.DE, will cost €11,72 per copy, VAT included.
- Orders placed on Amazon.co.ES will cost €11.39 per copy, VAT included.
- Orders placed on Amazon.co.FR will cost €11,55 per copy, VAT included.
- Orders placed on Amazon.co.IT will cost €11,39 per copy, VAT included.
- Orders placed through the eStore will be discounted $2.00 and will cost $9.95 per copy. To receive your discount, be sure to supply the coupon code ATWFM8PN during checkout. This coupon will only be honored at the eStore and at no other point of sale.
Please note that CreateSpace, the company I chose to help me self-publish this book, requires that you create an account before making a purchase from the eStore.
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Breaking News
The Kindle conversion has been completed and the cookbook is now available in eBook form on Amazon. You can purchase your virtual copy in the following countries, depending upon where you live :
United States (See NOTES), United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, The Netherlands, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and India.
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But wait, there’s more …
What if you do not care to shop at Amazon? No worries. Our cookbook can also be bought at your local Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Yes, that’s right. We’re everywhere!
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Notes
If you’ve already purchased a hardcopy of our cookbook in the USA from Amazon.com, the MatchBook service will allow you to purchase the Kindle version for a reduced price. See the webpage for additional details. As of this writing, MatchBook is only available here in the States and I do not know whether AmazonMatch will be expanded to include other Amazon sites.
I have nothing personally to do with your orders or shipping. Hard copies are printed and shipped shortly after the orders are placed. As such, signed copies are not possible. If you like, I can send you a signed stamp that you can place in your book. Please send an email to ChgoJohn@gmail.com so that arrangements can be made.
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Please accept my thanks to those of you who have or will a purchase a copy and to all who have so generously offered their support.
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Wonderful to see you back. Even more wonderful that there is now a book. I have immediately put it on my wish list and told the family I would really love to receive it for Christmas – just need to be good now!
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Thank you so much, Maria. That’s quite a vote of confidence to put this book on your Christmas list. I hope it doesn’t disappoint.
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Dear John, how can it disappoint you are always my go to Italian recipe source. I know how much research goes into your recipes and not one of them have failed. I am really looking forward to receiving it at Christmas the family have been told that I am expecting a copy!!
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Thank you, Maria. That’s vey kind of you to say.
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What exciting news. So great to see you on the blog again, John, and hear about your family cookbook. I went and ordered three before I wrote this comment!
Sharing with everyone I know. Congratulations on a job well done. So happy to read your exciting post this morning with coffee. Best from Ruth in Pittsburgh
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Thank you so much,Ruth, and I see that your books have arrived. I hope you enjoy them and I cannot wait to hear about your pasta making experiences.
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Brilliant, John. Well done and good to see you back. I’m checking out CreatSpace right now.
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Thanks, Roger. I was quite a task but it sure is nice to be done with it, as I’m sure you well know. 🙂
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Congratulations! This is so much fun. I can’t wait to read the stories and try the recipes.
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Thank you so much, Jennifer.
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Great job,bro Congratulations!!!
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Thanks, Sis. I’m sure you guys are going to love it. 🙂
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Hey cuz, looks like a winner!,
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Bella cugina! Thank you so much. Your part of the family is next!!! 🙂
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Congratulations John. I’d love to buy a copy. I’d be interested in a Kindle version, or purchasing via Amazon.com.au 🙂
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Thank you so much, EllaDee. I’m not certain whether the book will be available on Amazon.AU. I know it’s available in Europe but do not know if Amazon will sell it in Oz, too. I certainly hope so if, for no other reason, to reduce the shipping times.
I’ve not started the conversion process to create a Kindle version. I’ll have to pay to have it done; my book’s page referrals complicate matters. I will wait to decide until after any errors are found and corrected. No sense paying twice for the conversion. I will let you know when a decision is reached.
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Ella – Both Booktopia Au acting as Amazon UK will do and even Amazon US is making ‘noises’ as to be deliver John’s Book! Have had the book a week or so and DO love it !!!! [OK! OK! Do not like Kindle!!!]
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Thanks, Eha, for the kind words and for the info re: getting the book in OZ. There’s nothing in my material about it and I’m glad you were here to fill in the blanks. 🙂
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Sadly no matter how I approach it with exchange rate or postage even in AU$ via Booktopia the US$11.95 ends up as AU$35+. I’ll wait and see how you go with Kindle 🙂 The AU/US exchange has called a halt to my online shopping habit.
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I completely understand, EllaDee. I shipped a couple copies to family overseas and the shipping rates were ridiculous.
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SO exciting!! I need to get my hands on a copy. 🙂 I love your blog and I’m sure I’ll love your cookbook!
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Thank you for the vote of confidence. 🙂
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Congratulations! I ordered right now 2 copies through Amazon.fr (one for my daughter who lives in Texas).
I’m very eager to get the parcel from Amazon 🙂
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Thank you so much. I hope you and your daughter enjoy them.
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Your book is fantastic. I like it very much. Now I send it to Texas to my daughter, I’m sure that she will like it too.
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Thank you very much. That is so good to hear. Zia will be glad to hear it. 😉
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Mine arrived today and it’s every bit as good as expected! I will be recommending this to lots of friends 😉
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Thanks, Mad. I really am glad that you like it well enough to recommend it to your friends. I hope they, too, will enjoy it.
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I hope so too – it’s better than some of the celebrity chef cookbooks 😉
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Sorry but I forgot to thank you for your generous comments elsewhere about the cookbook. That was most appreciated, Mad. Thank you.
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No problem – I know you’ve been busy lately 🙂
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I have just received mine and I look forward to reading it John.
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Thank you very much, Cclline. I certainly hope it doesn’t disappoint.
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My grand kids other grandmother is from Chicago and grew up in Little Italy. Some of her brothers will be here for Christmas. Her father was a chef and owned a bar but she didn’t for some reason get his recipes. I have ordered your cookbook so the kids can give it to her for Christmas in front of the family. Thanks for your effort to preserve these great traditional dishes.
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Thank you so much. It’s quite an honor to have my book gifted at Christmas. Since starting this blog, I’ve heard from a number of people who write to tell me that this or that recipe is very much like the one that “Nonna made.” I do hope that your kids’ Grandmother will find my book as enjoyable.
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I purchased a copy two weeks after I said I would and is now with my collection of cook books. 🙂 I haven’t tried the recipes but I will soon. Enjoy the remaining weekend, John. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Anna. I do hope you’ll enjoy the book and its recipes.
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My pleasure, John. I’m sure I will. 🙂
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And oh, congratulations again. 😀
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I would love the Kindle version if you decide to go with an ebook.
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Hello, Maria. I’ve just started the conversion process. It will take about 2 weeks but will come back here to let you know when the Kindle book is available.
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Hello, Maria. The conversion is complete and you can now get the Kindle version of our cookbook on Amazon.com in the US. It is, or will be shortly, available on other Amazon websites around the globe.
Please, if you have any problems, let me know so that I can address them.
Thank you and have a very warm and festive holiday season!
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Oh go on, then. I bought a hard copy, and then picked up a Kindle copy as well. Happy New Year, dear friend. 🙂
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Sorry, Celia. I just now noticed that I never thanked you for purchasing not one but 2 copies of our book. I did the same. My memory is so bad that I’m a chronic list maker. My grocery list is a waste of time, however, if I forget it on my desk when I leave for the store. With this book on my smartphone, I can look up a recipe and still get something for dinner. I’ll probably have to return to the grocery the following day but at least I’ll eat good that night. 🙂
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Can I get you to sign my kindle version…I will let you even write on my ipad… LOL Can’t wait to uncover all the secrets to your delicious Italian Kitchen.
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Thanks, BAM, for the vote of confidence. Should you purchase a hard-copy, I can send you a label with my signature. It’s not the same as a signed copy but it will do until we meet in Michigan one day. Of course, I could send you one now but it would look kind of funny if you attached it to your Kindle or tablet. 😀
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Loving your cook book! Loving reading about your family stories and of course all of the delicious recipes. You have captured all of the best. Now I can’t wait to get in my kitchen and start cooking some of your family recipes. I know my family will love them. (You know there is just something about through an actual book…however my ipad will do until I head back to Michigan) I am so proud of you John!!!Take Care, BAM
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So sorry, BAM. I just “found” your comment …
Thank you so much for your kind words here and on Amazon. Your support means a great deal to me. One of these days, we’re going to sync our Michigan trips and get together for a lunch or dinner. In the summer, though. It’s snowing right now and I’m not about to leave my house. Period. 🙂
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Glad you got the message. I know I am so overwhelmed with social media that I can never stay on top of it either. We need a personal assistant! LOL Lunch, summer in Michigan sounds great. Will have to get back to you on our travel schedules.
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I may be slow… but I finally ordered my copy today! Can’t wait to receive it, John!!
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Late? Never! Thank you so much, Nancy. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
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There’s not a bit of doubt in my mind —I KNOW I’ll love all it offers! Now I’ll have to work on getting it autographed. 😀
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Maybe we can work something out the next time I’m in Michigan to visit Zia. In the meantime, here’s a little memento that someone gave to her. Gus was the brother of my brother’s godfather. Both brothers worked at Cloverleaf. https://chgojohn.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/img_1992.jpg
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That is a fabulous keepsake, John!
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I cannot wait to show Zia your post. She’s going to love it! 🙂
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I hope she approves of my version!
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Not to worry. She’ll be very happy, as am I.
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