http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1363772092/cooking-when-life-comes-first?ref=live

 

This all started after spending three years at university learning to cook myself. Whereas I was in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes It seemed everyone was too busy to cook fresh meals – they were living off ready meals and processed foods. Upon returning home from University I was surprised at how ‘bad’ the rest of my Family ate (I never realized before), but with everyone working to late, quite simply ‘life came first.’

This got me thinking and … And within no time, this incredible cookbook idea was born! After speaking to friends at university, my family and researching on Google, I realized that people everywhere would benefit from this idea! Between my love for cooking, my cooking training and my entrepreneurial spirit, I decided to take the leap.

Which led me to here!

I then started my search for a company to help my publish my cookbook and quickly learned of some of the weird limitations some had – like only black & white pictures, or a very limited amount of colour ones. I quite quickly decided that they weren’t good or viable company’s to make my dream a reality!

So I searched a little bit more and found a publishing company that will allow me a full colour glossy book with as many pictures as I like! I decided that if I were going to make this cookbook, I would do it right – and therefore the book is slightly more costly than cheaper, less suitable options .

Alongside this I will be making a PDF version! This will allow a wider range of people to experience and enjoy my cookbook! It will also be handy to just quickly pull up on your phone or tablet! It will require some more time, and effort to design an optimized PDF version, but I am up for it!

It has made the pricing for my funding goal quite challenging because I do not know which cookbook version people will back more, or how many cookbooks I will initially order (the more I order the cheaper obviously…) – but I have settled on my goal of £2,000 – I know this amount will allow me to produce both versions and everyone will be happy!

So not only will I be offering a physical cookbook, you also have the option to buy the PDF version which can be used on practically any smartphone, tablet or PC!

The Cookbook will come in two formats a softcover version and a PDF version! The softcover cookbook will have a standard paperback binding. Depending on funding, I will love to reduce the prices and introduce a iOS & Android App as well as possibly a hardback version!

My cookbooks will be in full color – because lets face it, that’s how cookbooks should be! It will consist of the dedication pages, a table of contents, 15 starters, 30 mains and 15 desserts, and of course tons of cooking tips and tricks! Each recipe will have full color pictures of what your delicious meals will look like!

These recipes will be written for 1 to 2 people, but can be easy modified to serve more!

The PDF version will be just like the softcover and hardcover versions, but you’ll be able to download it to whatever type of smartphone, tablet or computer you have! So the decision is up to you! But have no fear, I know that no matter which version you choose, you will be completely satisfied with my cookbook! This cookbook is for everyone!!! Whether you live in student halls, a hotel, or an apartment – or you are single, married, male, female, young, or old! You will love the ease and simplicity of these meals!

Just follow the instructions, sit back and relax! In no time at all you’ll have a stunning, delicious (and healthy!) meal.

This will not be a cookbook you dread opening – it will be simply written and easy for all to understand! No more complicated instructions, strict timelines, hours of preparation or experience required!

This truly is for everyone and you’ll quickly see how easy it is to make delicious meals that require very little effort!

Here are some of my meal names to get your mouths’ watering!

– Luke’s Spicy Chilli

(pictured under the meal names!)

– Jay’s Hunters’ Chicken

– Roundhouse Peppers

– Brownie Based Cheesecake

– Chunky Cookie Dough

Stretch Goals

If we make it over the target there are a few extra’s I would like to add:

1. If I reach £2,500, I will be able to purchase a nice DSLR camera to take incredible pictures of my food! This would mean an even better Cookbook for each and every one of you!!!

2. With slightly more I would love my cookbook to become ‘official.’ So every copy will have an ISBN and barcode on the back! This would open the door for me to sell this cookbook in stores for years to come as well as distribute it to libraries!

I will also be trying to get my cookbook into retail stores as well as some online stores so that those who missed out on this Kickstarter will be able to get it!

3. As mentioned earlier I would also love to create a iOS/Android App & Hardback version if funding allows (I will update the progress 🙂 )

These first few days have been so exciting and I want this to get funded! So please spread the word – Anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or computer will now be able to get my cookbook anywhere they are!

Timeline

I have already begun compiling my recipes! By the time my project ends, I will have selected my 60 best, tested, tried and true recipes, and have them ready to go to the publisher! I will also be working on the pictures for each of the 3 courses, and have already started the design and layout of the cookbook!

If/When I reach my funding goal, I will finalise the deal with the publishing company and start the publishing process for the cookbooks! This process takes around a month, and I’ve allowed time for the Christmas period, so you should have your cookbook by late January (early birds) or February of next year!

You know what that means? You’ll be making delicious and easy meals in no time! Helping you keep to those New Years Resolutions 😉

For all you smartphone, tablet and PC owners – expect to see my PDF cookbook on your device in January! Since I won’t have to ship you anything or wait on the production/printing, I know I’ll have it to you by then!

I will be posting my progress along the way, so be sure to check back for updates!

Thank you for your support!

Funding Needs

My funding goal of £2,000 will allow me to work with a publishing company who can meet all my cookbooks’ needs. They will guide me through the publishing process and ensure an incredible colour cookbook in a timely manner! Alongside this I will be creating and formatting the PDF version for all your smartphones and tablets! Your support will allow me to create this physical & PDF cookbook the right way, and give everyone the opportunity to eat affordable and enjoyable meals!

Thank you so much for your time and support! I know that you will love my cookbook and I cannot wait to get one into your hands or on your smartphone! I am truly grateful and so excited to pursue this dream! I realize that this would not be possible without you Kickstarters – so THANK YOU! This is such an amazing opportunity for me! Let’s make this happen!

Feel free to message me with any questions at all and please tell your friends, family and colleagues about my cookbook! If you are interested in a pledge or combination of cookbooks/PDF that I do not have listed, please message me and we will figure it out, or just add on to your pledge and I’ll get the details from you in the final survey once my project ends!