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One month since Real Food, Really Fast has been unleashed upon the world, the book has taken off like a rocket, with no signs of coming back down to earth anytime soon. Four previous cookbooks printed and published, still nothing could have prepared me for the sensation this new addition to the kitchen appears to have created. It’s been quite a trip, even in the span of just a few short weeks, to see the overwhelming enthusiasm with which my baby has been received. Words fail to convey the full extent of my gratitude to all of you who have embraced it so, because you are the single reason for this unbelievable achievement!

Strong sales are a wonderful marker for success, but the greatest victory for me is seeing those recipes actually going to good use in real life. Photos sprouting up all across social media have made my heart soar, proving that this collection is more than just a pretty paper weight. I’ve been sharing some sweet and savory morsels through my on-going book tour, but you guys are the real rock stars out there. In case you need any more evidence of that fact, just take a gander at some of the incredible posts that have come of this whirlwind adventure so far.

Starting on a strong and spicy note, Nava Atlas of VegKitchen share the recipe for Instant Kimchi Noodle Soup; a perfect winter warmer for those early January days, and even now as temperatures remain bracing for much of the northern hemisphere.

Dropping by for a visit with Spabettie, Kristina shared not only the Black Forest Skillet Crisp, but followed that up with an encore performance by the Instant Kimchi Noodle Soup.

Spoiler alert: I already spilled the beans about Robin’s adorable and love-ly adaptation for the Hash Brow Waffles over on Vegan Dollhouse, but it’s so good, it’s worth repeating.

Super mamma and fellow author Stephanie Dreyer is next to host the book, flaunting a few favorites and sharing her experiences as a trusted recipe tester. She saw this project through from the beginning, cooking through successes and failures alike, so you can take her word to heart!

Next up, we make a stop over at World of Vegan, one of the best vegan lifestyle resources on the web developed by my good friend Michelle Cehn, with those now-famous Hash Brown Waffles, and readers seem to be positively eating them up.

Listen up! This next one is a podcast interview with JL Fields, vegan writer, culinary instructor, and all-around incredible human being. I could have chatted with JL for hours, but luckily she kept the conversation focused on Real Food, Really Fast, plus some extra tips and tricks for speeding up your old favorite recipes as well.

Dianne of Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen was kind enough to share one of my favorite dinners, Cashew Scampi over buttery spaghetti, along with a generous giveaway! I’m afraid the giveaway is now over, but that recipe is quite the prize all by itself.

Displayed in gorgeous photos by the amazingly accomplished writer and photographer Faith Gorsky, fan favorite Buffalo Butted Pecans have never looked more mouth-watering.

Traveling over to visit the Chic Vegan next, the heat is on with my recipe for Seitan Bulgogi. Dianne can testify that it’s both blazingly fast and flavorful!

Laying down another hot track for you audiophiles, I had the pleasure of siting down with Winter Redd and Sharon Titus of the Hungry Squared podcast, of which I’ve been a longtime fan myself. We discussed veganism at large, quick cooking tips, and delicious inspiration.

Real Food, Really Fast makes the grade as a keeper according to the book report by Lisa of Lisa’s Project: Vegan. In addition to her official assessment, Lisa shares an interview with me along with those now famous Hash Brown Waffles.

Love was in the air on Valentine’s Day, and both VegNews and Fran Costigan had the same sweet idea. Peppermint Bark Meltaways are ideal for showing someone you care, especially if your significant other happens to be a chocolate fiend. Score some bonus points here by incorporating a touch of fresh mint for especially kissable treats.

Now, there’s good news and bad news, although the subject is one and the same. Stunningly, unbelievably, the first print run has already sold out, so there will be a bit of a delay shipping out the next round of orders. Have patience! Delivery may not be as fast as the recipes within, but I promise it will be worth the wait. Meanwhile, you can still purchase the Kindle version for instant gratification at anytime.

This is all just the warmup act, with many more appearances soon to come, so stay tuned, and follow me on social media to make sure you don’t miss any more appearances online and in real life!

As thanks for your incredible support throughout this whole process, I’m thrilled to offer one very sweet bonus from Rodelle. On hopes of fueling a bit more real food revelry, I’m offering one reader a bundle of superlative pantry fodder that includes an 8-ounce container of cocoa, a 4-ounce bottle of vanilla extract, a 4-ounce jar of vanilla paste, and a 2-ounce organic chocolate extract, all of the highest quality like you would expect from Rodelle. For a prize of this caliber though, I’m going to ask you to do a little bit of extra homework. To enter, take a picture of a recipe you’ve made from Real Food, Really Fast, or a snapshot of the book that you’ve found on the shelves, and share it on any social media platform with the hashtag #RealFoodReallyFast. Tag me (@BitterSweet__) and log your submission on the entry form, where you’ll find many more options for improving your odds from there. Since the book is in such short supply, it’s fine you simply post an image of the cover pulled from the internet, too!

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As always, keep it real, and especially really delicious!