It’s my birthday & I’ll… write an e-book if I want to?!

May 29, 2012 · 31 comments

Happy day after Memorial Day!  Here’s my weekend recap, via Instagram (follow me! I’m lbbakes).

Most of the time, coming off a long holiday weekend is a bummer, right?  Oh, but not today, my friends!

Today is May 29th – my birthday!  I know everyone thinks they have the best birthday but I really think mine is one of the best to have.  I share the day with the likes of JFK and Carmelo Anthony.  I bet every patriotic, SU basketball fan out there wishes they were born today, too! ;)

Anyway, for my birthday this year, in addition to a receiving a shiny new iPad (thanks, mom!) and eating what should be a delicious birthday cake this evening (ahem, don’t forget to pick it up, mom!) I thought I’d do something fun.  No, I’m not going skydiving — I’ve come a long way in my abilities to be adventurous, but I’m not quite there yet.  So instead… I wrote an e-book!

You can read more about (and buy!) my e-book here, but in short… I decided a few months ago I might as well make something of my obsession with sneaking Greek yogurt into recipes.  A cookbook!  Well, an e-cookbook that I’d complete entirely on my own.

At first, I figured it’d be a little summer project for me to work on here and there.  But then, already knowing I’d sell the e-book for $5.29 (my birth date), I decided I might as well have it ready for 5/29.  And then, since I’m turning 27 today (am I really 27?!), I decided 27 would be the appropriate number of Greek yogurt filled recipes to include in the book. :)

So, there ya go — that’s the skinny on my e-book.  I think it’s the best way for me to kick off what’s shaping up to be a very interesting year of 27!

{ 31 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean May 29, 2012 at 7:30 am

happppy birthday!!!

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2 Liz May 29, 2012 at 8:16 am

Thanks, Lindsay!

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3 Alicia May 29, 2012 at 7:35 am

Happy Birthday Lady!! I just got your book, I can’t wait to read it!!

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4 Liz May 29, 2012 at 8:15 am

Thanks, Alicia! And thanks for getting my e-book, I hope you enjoy it!

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5 Allie@LiveLaughEat May 29, 2012 at 8:09 am

Happy Birthday, Liz! So proud of you for writing an e-book. You mean sharing a birthday with Freddie Prinze Jr. and James Van der Beek isn’t the best? :) Have a wonderful day m’dear.

PS The link isn’t working for me…

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6 Allie@LiveLaughEat May 29, 2012 at 8:10 am

Nvm, I just clicked the tab at the top instead to get it.

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7 Liz May 29, 2012 at 8:14 am

Woops, sorry! I’m a dork and linked it incorrectly at first… all set now ;)

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8 Liz May 29, 2012 at 8:15 am

Thanks, Allie! Oohhh, sharing a birthday with Dawson is pretty nice! Although I was always on team Pacey.

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9 Jaren@Kiwi Fit Blog May 29, 2012 at 9:33 am

Happy Birthday Liz! Who wouldn’t love a shiney new ipad?! Jealous! And congrats on the ebook!

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10 Liz May 29, 2012 at 11:31 am

I’m loving my shiny new iPad, that’s for sure. And thanks for the congrats!

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11 sally @ sallys baking addiction May 29, 2012 at 10:29 am

HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY LIZ!!!!! What a way to celebrate!!! Sweet with Greek, absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

YAY for a new iPad!!! Liz, we really are twins because my dad bought me a MAC desktop!!!!!!!!!! That is so funny!!! Celebrate well my friend! xoxo

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12 Liz May 29, 2012 at 11:30 am

Ah, lucky you to have a Mac computer! Now that I have an iPhone and iPad, I really want a Mac computer… maybe when I win the lottery. ;)

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13 Kelly May 29, 2012 at 10:30 am

Just bought your e-book! I even have some Greek Yogurt waiting for me at home so I can make a recipe tonight! :)

Happy Birthday!!!

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14 Liz May 29, 2012 at 11:29 am

Yay, thanks Kelly! I highly recommend all of the recipes ;)

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15 Kelly May 29, 2012 at 10:59 am

happy birthday and congrats again on the book! So awesome and I can’t wait to take a look at it :)

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16 Liz May 29, 2012 at 11:27 am

Thanks, Kelly!

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17 Averie @ Averie Cooks May 29, 2012 at 11:20 am

Happy Bday and again, major congrats on your ebook!!!!! So exciting for you!

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18 Liz May 29, 2012 at 11:28 am

Thank you and thank you! Now when will your ebook be ready for purchase? ;) Just kidding, although I would pay big bucks to read through a collection of your recipes!!

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19 Erin May 29, 2012 at 12:41 pm

Happy birthday! I turned 27 earlier this month too, yay May!

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20 Liz May 29, 2012 at 4:35 pm

Yay for May birthdays! And 27 :)

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21 Tracy May 29, 2012 at 1:39 pm

Congrats on the super fun e-book!!! And happy birthday; I hope it’s as fabulous as you are!!! :-D

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22 Liz May 29, 2012 at 4:35 pm

Aw, thanks, Tracy!

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23 Holly Reynolds May 29, 2012 at 1:52 pm

And you share it with me :-)

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24 Liz May 29, 2012 at 4:35 pm

It’s your birthday too? Happy Birthday!

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25 Kris May 29, 2012 at 5:16 pm

oh holy all that is holy! just bought the book and have already found several recipes I cannot wait to try! the photos look fabulous and everything sounds amazing!

happy birthday, my future bakery partner! ;)

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26 Liz May 29, 2012 at 5:35 pm

Yay! Enjoy it :)

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27 Luv What You Do May 29, 2012 at 10:55 pm

Happy Birthday!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend! In honor of my 30th, I ran a marathon, which I loved. Congrats on giving yourself such a special gift!

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28 Liz June 1, 2012 at 6:35 am

What a way to celebrate! That’s awesome, congrats!

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29 Paula May 30, 2012 at 6:36 pm

Happy (belated) birthday!! Congratulations on your e-book and best wishes for good sales. Hope your Mom remembered to pick up the cake and that you all enjoyed it. All the best for a great year :)

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30 Liz June 1, 2012 at 6:36 am

Thanks, Paula! Writing the e-book was fun, and I love the recipes inside. My mom did remember to get the cake, and I’ve enjoyed it 3 days in a row :)

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31 alex June 3, 2012 at 11:32 am

awesome Liz! I love all your Greek yogurt recipes!

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