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π Cookbook sneak peek and a big giveaway!
Cookbook Sneak Peek and a Big Giveaway!
Hiya, Readerβ
First, if you've already pre-ordered my book: thank you! Pre-orders really help first-time authorsβI'm very grateful for your support.
And we're only a few weeks away from publication day on November 8th!
But before The Big Dayβ’, two big things just for you:
1οΈβ£ I've put together a sneak peek of the book
Many asked if they could see more about the book; well, here's a first look inside the book!β
Oh, and the pre-order bonuses are STILL available (but not for long)!
If you haven't yet pre-ordered, now's the time ππΌ
| LOOK INSIDE THE BOOK β |
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2οΈβ£ I've partnered with Cairnspring Mills on a baker's giveaway
The giveaway has four winners, and prizes include their excellent flour, a collection of my favorite baking tools, a signed copy of my book, a subscription to the TPL Membership, and more.
| ENTER THE GIVEAWAY β |
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ππΌ Thank you so much for supporting my book, and fingers crossed for you on the giveaway (I wish I could enter, too).
Thank you, as always, for reading. Happy baking.
Maurizio Leo
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P.S. In the cookbook sneak peek, you'll get a sense of just how big my cookbook is: it's wider and taller than most cookbooks, and it weighs in at 1,999 grams (yes, being the diligent baker that I am, I just had to weigh it)! I really mixed all my baking knowledge into this one π
The Perfect Loaf π
Maurizio Leo
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