Two Giveaways of Kopiaste Cookbook and more to follow

ByIvy Liacopoulou
96 Comments

The first dusting of snow arrived this morning and it's windy and  cold outside.  The temperature suddenly dropped from 22 degrees C yesterday to 4 degrees C today.  I hope that this will not last for long as I  don't like cold weather.

Yesterday we went to Nafplion.    You can see a video I took a couple of years ago here.   There is great news behind this visit but I don't want to get into this right now as I want to focus on the book and the  giveaways.

For those who may not know yet, the cookbook was published on Thursday.   I made a quick post on Thursday to announce it as we were going away the next day and today there is  more to add to that post before announcing the giveaway:

I know that the price may seem high for a lot of you but taking into consideration the time needed to write a cookbook, the expenses paid, taxation etc., this was the best price I could offer, retaining a small profit for myself.

After the publication of the book I can now see the shipping expenses, which are also very high, unless you live in USA or Canada.  I was quite shocked to see that you need to pay $13 to get the book to Greece or Cyprus.  My profit is WAYYYY lower than that amount.

  1. I am offering you a $3 discount if you pay through Createspace.  The price will be 24.50 plus shipping expenses:  The code to use is:   2C7LWMYF
  2. CreateSpace does not offer Paypal:  You can use paypal by paying me directly $27.50, but my  gift to you  from today and until Christmas is to waive the shipping expenses.    (Please bear in mind that I have no discount on the shipping expenses.  These will be paid out of my profit.  For some destinations I may still have a small profit but for longer destinations, I may be even or even pay out of my pocket).

I shall try and make some contacts with bookshops in Greece & Cyprus but until then, I have ordered some books which will be sold directly by me here in Athens and by a relative of mine in Cyprus.  You can contact me for more information.

You can check which method suits you better and decide.

If you choose the second method, all you need to do is go to Paypal, choose send money to friends and family and make the payment by just adding my e-mail address, ivyliac AT gmail DOT com and then send me your mailing address, at the same e-mail and I will send you the book immediately.

NOW to the G I V E A W A Y

To enter this giveaway please leave a comment below until the 24th December and tell me know what is your favourite Cypriot food or what you like most about Cypriot cuisine.  If you tweet it or repost it on facebook, spread the news, mentioning that Ivy's cookbook Mint, Cinnamon & Blossom Water, Flavours of Cyprus, Kopiaste, has now been published and you get another entry.  Come back and leave a separate comment for each with the URL on Twitter or Facebook to get an extra vote.

The two winners will be selected by RANDOM.ORG on Christmas Day.

More giveaways will be announced shortly.

Don't forget to check the other Giveaway if you want to win the Cookbook of Tessa Kiros' - Falling Cloudberries.

Thank you again for all your support.

Hugs to you all,

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96 Comments

  1. Hello Ivy and congratulations on the publication of your book. I have followed your blog for years. As a Cypriot who recently moved to Greece I love reading your blogspot and it makes me proud to see that your book with Cypriot recipes has been published. As my favourite food I would choose fakoryzo moutzientra. I think the much derided pulses have a huge role in authentic Cypriot diet.

    1. Hello Elpis, I am glad you have left a message. Are you in Athens? Moutzentra is of course in the cookbook as well and I have heard a lot of nutritionists mentioning on T.V. about the benefits of this Cypriot dish. It is perfect for vegetarians as it is dried legumes with a lot of protein,

      1. Hi Ivy. I live in Patra. I only have about a month in Greece and, like you, I am married to a Peloponnesian. I have been following your webpage for a few years now but this is the first time I got in touch. I particularly like the traditional Cypriot recipes that you put on your site. Keep up the good work!

  2. Wow! I know a bit of how you are feeling. A few years ago I published a recipe book called Cuisine de Chez Nous. I00 books with family Recipes; I gave them to my close friends and family .Everyone appreciated the work I put in this. I am sorry I didn't not have more printed.
    Your book sounds wonderful; I wonder when it will be available on this side of the globe.
    Thank you for your visit.
    Rita
    My recent post Madeleines and I

  4. I am a big fans of yours Ivy and I am really happy that you have finally managed to publish your cookbook. I am going to buy one for myself and my mom and if I win it, I have lots of friends who would love to have it. I've cooked a lot of your recipes and loved them all. My most favourite is daktyla, kifyla and loukoumades. Good luck my friend with your book.

  6. Your cookbook looks interesting. I've been looking to find some good Cypriot cuisines. How can I purchase it other than Paypal? Wish to have it too before Christmas. Thanks.

  7. Καλορίζικο το βιβλίο σου! I love many Cypriot dishes like afelia and koupes. Cyprio "meze" is probably one of the most delicious experiences I have ever had. Pity about the post expenses, but it is really nice of you to offer free postage. I wish you great sales!

    1. Thank you Joanna. I think you are the first to mention koupes. Unfortunately this must be the only recipe I do not have in the cookbook, not because I can't make them but I didn't have any fine bulgur wheat to take a better picture.

  8. I made halloumi a little while ago, and even though it was only a shadow of the real thing, we liked it a lot. I think it is a great cheese, versatile and delicious. Grilled halloumi is my choice.
    My recent post un weekend di pane

    1. I love halloumi, when it is still hot and you are one of a few people who is priviledged to that delicacy. It's something I will never forget.

  9. Hi Ivy , Congratulations for your cookbook , Love cyprian cooking, I think my favorite would have to be eliopita, and sheftalies , It would be great to win a copy for my very own ,,, I love all the recipes you post I think you are amazing,, If i dont win I will still buy it

    1. Sorry for not moderating the comments earlier. Busy these days. Thanks for leaving your comment. Have left only the last comment as the other one will not count for the giveaway. Happy holidays.

  13. Γεια σOυ Ηβη,

    ΠOλυ χαιρOμαι για τO site τOυκOπιαστε, τO μελετω συχνα.

    τO ΦασOλακι με κατσικακικαι Oι σιεφταλιεÏ‚ ειναι OνειρO.

    ευχαριστω.

  14. Γεια σου Ηβη,
    τωρα ψαχνω στο kopiaste να βρω συνταγη για παραδοσιακο λαγο στιφαδο και ψητη γουρουνια ολοκληρη.
    ειμαι σιγουρη οτι θα βρω τη καλυτερη.
    dona.

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