We heard this morning that June 25th is the day my new book is officially LAUNCHED!
No dry dock smashing of champagne bottles or the equivalent book launch parties this time–circumstances don’t allow.
Just a heartfelt virtual heave.
Maybe later when the virus has met its match and it feels the right moment we’ll take a trip to Cornwall–Truro, where Meredith and I had planned a return to Waterstones and to meet up with everyone, as we have with previous books.
Meredith–who appropriately has just started a vegetable garden–repeats her triumph with the last cookbook, supplying all the photographs–upstaging me shamelessly. It looks beautiful, with the photos doing their job of making you want to cook the dishes shown.
Over a 100 recipes from round the circumference of the Mediterranean–many with the same components cooked in different traditional ways–the sun nearly always topping of the list of ingredients.
The book is written season by season–the way I like to cook–starting with Spring.
The recipes are simple with approachable ingredients lists.
It is available now for pre–order on Amazon.
Robin Ellis 
Hi Robin, looking forward to receiving this. Pre-ordered, especially as I’m a life long vegetarian. Lynn
Thank you.
Oh, Lovely lovely biscuits! I am “tantalized on a rack, and do but hang on the tenter of expectation!” And I’m hungry too. Can’t wait. Thanks as always for sharing your many talents, and good cheer in dreary times.
Thanks, Jean.
Looking forward to this book, Robin! Congratulations to you and Meredith.
Thanks, Rod.
Bravo, you two! I’m still enjoying recipes from your first book! Will have to order all three of the others. Thinking of our amazing trip to see you nearly a year ago. ❤️
Thanks, Claudia–stay safe and well.
Already reserved two copies.. very excited!
Thanks Carol.
Congratulations on your new book, Robin and Meredith. When the world returns to “normal,” will you promote the book in the US (fingers crossed)?
Too early to say–hope so!
Will it be available in the US eventually (or, ideally, soon)? The photos are absolutely mouthwatering. Good luck on launch day.
The food looks very tasty!
Congratulations, Robin. Looking forward to getting a copy. Hope you are both well G and Wx
Thanks, Graham and Wendy–stay safe and well.
What is the dish resembling a soup in the upper left corner of the grid?
Is it by any chance a soup/potage of whirled peas?
I had a small serving once of blenderized fresh green peas—I forget what the other ingredient was, with a dollop of either Persian yogurt or sour cream, and oh, was wonderful.
Looking forward to the latest book!
Thanks Robin, It looks and sounds wonderful…just preordered. Lots of luck with the sales. All the best Oriole
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Thanks, Oriole.
Felicitations to you two! X
Thanks, Isobel.
Wow…photos look impressive..she’s getting very professional…Congratulatiobns on the new book…wish you got stuck here in tn for the situation…we would have had a lot of people looking forward to see you after the pandemic…sounds bad….but, I mean it in a good way…cause I don’t know if i’ll ever be in Europe…though I had plan to go to England sometime..
.I watch ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY..here on Dable Tv…I love to see all the Yorkshire and Somerset landscapes…they are so beautiful…I’ll be looking forward to the big event…God bless…we all need lots of prayers…hope your doing fine…I see Endeavour 7 is coming, I think, in June…well farewell for now…and best of everything…your fan,..mary Crespo….
Thanks, Mary.
Robin I have your book on pre order and when you do make it to Truro Waterstones I hope to make the journey from St Ives to ask you to sign it.. that is something to look forward to in these interesting times! Louise
I look forward to both journeys, Louise!
Hi Robin and Meredith! Looking forward to a new cookbook from you. Do you know anything about this message that popped up on Amazon when I tried to preorder: This item does not ship to the United States. Hope it is not true!
Apparently the answer until August is to order from The Book Depository, Betsy.
Let us know how you get on.
Good to hear from you.
Robin
Ooh, glad you reminded us, Robin! I would’ve been waiting until August for Amazon! Looking forward to the book, but already missing our meet & greet this time. Do stay safe, though! And hugs to Meredith & the kitties!
Love, Gene & Dianne
I pre ordered 2 of them!! Meredith is indeed a fab photographer!! Thanks for the announcement!!
Thank you, Paula–you are right about Meredith’s skill!
Congrats, Robin. I look forward to getting a copy. Fabulous photos.
I just pre-ordered on Amazon for the States, due out August 18. Looking forward to it. Mary
Thanks, Mary.
Hi Robin, Will definitely look forward to this one! Just to let you know, as retirement approaches, I find more time to prepare recipes from your first book, and Mireille and I greatly enjoy the light touch. A mediterranean veggie complement will be most welcome. Kind regards to you and to Meredith, William Gibson
Hello William! Kind comment, thank you. I’m glad you have/will have more time for these new ones. Warm regards to you and Mireille.
Wow, looks yummy! Colourful and vibrant.
Great way to eat for taste, and to stay in good health.
I’m pre ordering right now.
25th June is my husband’s birthday too. It’s a sign!