BIG NEWS

Sooo... you know how you've been asking if/when/where is there going to be a Budget Bytes book?

IT'S FINALLY GOING TO HAPPEN!

Yay! As of yesterday, a book is officially going to be made. I'm partnering up with Avery (part of Penguin) to make the first Budget Bytes cookbook and I CAN'T WAIT to get started.

That's all the info I have to share for now, unfortunately, as all of the details still need to be worked out. Rest assured, I'll keep you up to date and let you know just as soon as you can get your hands on one!

ALSO

Perhaps you've noticed that the blog is looking a little "cleaner" this afternoon? I decided it was time to shape things up around here, so I've got a brand new design ...but not so different that you'll feel lost or alienated. Updated, but familiar. Ahhh... so fresh and so clean, clean, clean!

BIG THANKS to Jacquelinne at Smitten Blog Designs for helping me iron out the design details and get the coding done (I don't speak CSS). I love it!

That's all for now, peeps!

XOXO
Beth

95 comments:

Anonymous | August 16, 2012 at 7:03 PM

congratulations! this is great news :) can't wait to buy it

Sarah E. | August 16, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Yay! I'm so excited :) Congratulations and love the new look!

Anonymous | August 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM

That's awesome, it's hard to cook while reading the site off my iPhone... ha ha

Mary (A Merry Life) | August 16, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Congrats!! I love your blog and can't wait to get the book!

Megan | August 16, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Wow, now all of my favorite food blogs are writing a cookbook. You, oh she glows, and poor girl eats well. Can't wait for all of them!

Laura | August 16, 2012 at 7:08 PM

SQUEEEEEE! Congratulations, I will definitely score a copy! I was just thinking the new layout looks great. Big moves! (Neglected "Discovering NOLA" is jealous - maybe you should just fold it in as special posts)

MissPinkKate | August 16, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Congrats, you deserve it!

Jessica J | August 16, 2012 at 7:14 PM

so exciting! can't wait!

Kristen H | August 16, 2012 at 7:16 PM

This is really fantastic news. I can't wait to give a million copies as presents.

Conservative Knit Mom | August 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM

I am so excited for you! You deserve it! Congrats and I can't wait!

Elsa | August 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Congratulations! I DO love a cookbook with precise breakdowns of ingredients and techniques like you feature.

Anonymous | August 16, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Can't wait to buy a copy! Wishing you all the best!

goodkarma | August 16, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Hooray! You've definitely become my go-to for dinner. I'm excited for to now be my go-to gift for every occasion! Congrats!

Andy | August 16, 2012 at 7:34 PM

I can't wait for the book! I moved out of my mom's house recently and this blog has been a God send. It has saved me so much time and money and the recipes are great. Congratulations on the book.

goodkarma | August 16, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Hooray! You've definitely become my go-to for dinner. I'm excited for to now be my go-to gift for every occasion! Congrats!

goodkarma | August 16, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Hooray! You've definitely become my go-to for dinner. I'm excited for to now be my go-to gift for every occasion! Congrats!

goodkarma | August 16, 2012 at 7:35 PM

Hooray! You've definitely become my go-to for dinner. I'm excited for to now be my go-to gift for every occasion! Congrats!

goodkarma | August 16, 2012 at 7:35 PM

Hooray! You've definitely become my go-to for dinner. I'm excited for to now be my go-to gift for every occasion! Congrats!

goodkarma | August 16, 2012 at 7:35 PM

Hooray! You've definitely become my go-to for dinner. I'm excited for to now be my go-to gift for every occasion! Congrats!

CactusTree84 | August 16, 2012 at 7:35 PM

How awesome!!!! Can't wait for it to come out!

Rellg | August 16, 2012 at 7:36 PM

What fantastic news! Where can we preorder?

Prairie Star | August 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Warmest congratulations! I've made many of your recipes and love 'em! Two of my favorites are your (not)refried beans and your balsamic pot roast. Oh, and your slow cooker marinara, too! Yummy!! :)

herblackwings29 | August 16, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Congratulations!!! I'll look forward to picking up a copy once it's released. *Fingers crossed for nutritional information for the recipes*

Victoria Cullen | August 16, 2012 at 8:06 PM

WOOOHOOO huge congratulations!

Jannell | August 16, 2012 at 8:33 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. That rules.

Tina | August 16, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Awesome! Congratulations!! I'm so ready to buy it!

Paula Musegades | August 16, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Congratulations, how exciting!!! The site looks great too!

boobookitty | August 16, 2012 at 8:54 PM

That's AWESOME news!!! Congratulations!!! :D

yogabeautylife | August 16, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Congrats! I love your recipes and can't wait to see more in the books. :)

Lara | August 16, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Congrats! I'll totally buy it!

Anonymous | August 16, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Long time reader and first time poster but this is so so exciting! Congratulations and I look forward to buying it!

Rex | August 16, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Congratulations on the book! I've been hoping that would come along :) Can't wait to buy it!

Anna Riley | August 16, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Congrats! So excited for you.

steve | August 16, 2012 at 9:49 PM

that's great. i'd say 20% of the recipes i've made recently have been from this blog.

did the tamale cornbread thing tonight.

steve

Anonymous | August 16, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Woohoo!!! That's great. I'm fairly new to your blog (just a few weeks) and I love it. I'm excited to hear that you will be doing a book :)

Christina | August 16, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Congrats, chica! I was just thinking tonight I need to make a batch of your creamy chicken soup asap. Can't wait for the book, and the layout is looking fresh!

Julie @ Table for Two | August 16, 2012 at 10:02 PM

I've been reading your blog for quite some time now and just yesterday i was thinking to myself, "when is she going to have a cookbook?" and lookie here!! CONGRATS!! xoxo

diane | August 16, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Congratulations! That's so wonderful. I turn to your website often to get ideas for healthy and inexpensive recipes. I featured one of your recipes on my blog today if you'd like to see:
http://www.twoboroughs.blogspot.com

Rosemarie | August 16, 2012 at 10:19 PM

can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

Amy | August 16, 2012 at 11:05 PM

Yay I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to buy it!

GoodTam | August 16, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jillian | August 16, 2012 at 11:26 PM

I literally just finished eating a meal that featured only things from your blog, there is no doubt I will be buying your book :)

Gail's Card Cafe' | August 16, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Congratulations! How exciting :)

livingtheparklife | August 16, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Hurrah!!! I can't wait to get a copy!! I love your blog - everything I have made has been DELICIOUS and you have such a friendly, can-do way of writing that you really inspire me to try things I would never have done otherwise!

Christy | August 17, 2012 at 12:26 AM

So cool! Congrats! Just discovered your blog last week and LOVE it! You make everything so easy. I love that you do a price breakdown and show how to make delicious food! Can't wait to buy the book:)

DDSMOM | August 17, 2012 at 1:47 AM

That is so wonderful! Congratulations Beth!

Anonymous | August 17, 2012 at 2:43 AM

Congratulations!! This would make excellent gifts for the first timers living on on their own and college students.

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese | August 17, 2012 at 6:42 AM

Congratulations!! So wonderful for you and very much deserved!!

Mary Jo | August 17, 2012 at 6:51 AM

Hooray for us, and congratulations to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I look forward to getting a copy, for me and everyone I know!

Audrey | August 17, 2012 at 7:25 AM

Could not have happened to a nicer blogger! I will be getting a copy for sure!

Melissa | August 17, 2012 at 8:01 AM

Yay- that is great! I can't wait!

Sarah | August 17, 2012 at 8:15 AM

Congratulations! I can't wait to buy it! I just LOVE this site and I try to tell as many people as I can about it. Your recipes are awesome and the way you do step-by-step photos with the instructions and the cost break down is so helpful. Thanks and good luck with the book :)

Kate | August 17, 2012 at 8:28 AM

Congrats, that's so exciting! I wil buy it the day it comes out!!

Dominique | August 17, 2012 at 8:29 AM

Yes!!! that's awesome! I also love the new layout. Congrats!

Dee | August 17, 2012 at 8:55 AM

AMAZING NEWS! Congrats! :) you must be over the moon right now. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy.

Angie | August 17, 2012 at 9:12 AM

Congatulations....You deserve it!!! your website looks great!!!

Anna | August 17, 2012 at 9:20 AM

Big Congrats! I'm going to have to buy a few copies and give them to my whole family :)

Tanya | August 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM

Fantastic news! Congratulations.

Janice | August 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM

yay!!!! I want one too and I will get one gore my mom and sister!!!!!!

Janice | August 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM

yay!!!! I want one too and I will get one gore my mom and sister!!!!!!

Sarah @ The Pajama Chef | August 17, 2012 at 10:16 AM

congrats!!

NG | August 17, 2012 at 10:19 AM

Congratulations!!!

JK Patt | August 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM

This is fantastic news! Congratulations on the book to be!

The Gloria Record | August 17, 2012 at 10:37 AM

wow that is so awesome!!! congratulations!

jaimeG423 | August 17, 2012 at 10:46 AM

Awesome! Cannot wait :)

DMcCr8 | August 17, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Congrats on your success. I'm eager for the book! Love the site, but you should know that some of the links are broken.

*** | August 17, 2012 at 11:29 AM

That is awesome news! Can't wait for your book to be out~
Marina

Anonymous | August 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Congratulations, that's awesome news! Way to go! All the hard work paid off!

Hayley | August 17, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Congratulations! Very exciting news!!

Anonymous | August 17, 2012 at 11:40 AM

congrats!!!!!! i can't wait to buy it! :-)

runtspickins | August 17, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Congratulations!! =] I don't comment often but I read your blog all the time!

CassieHallowell | August 17, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Yay!!! I can't wait to get one!!!

Heidi @ Food Doodles | August 17, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Congratulations! That is one book I am SO excited for!

Kim | August 17, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Congratulations! I can't wait to see your recipes published!

Saskia | August 18, 2012 at 2:57 AM

Awesome!

missk8t | August 18, 2012 at 6:26 AM

Wooo hoooo about time!!!

Rachel | August 18, 2012 at 6:42 AM

Excellent news! will definitely be buying the book!

Kristin | August 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Beth, I am so excited for you (and for me, since I definitely plan to buy the book)!! I think I've loved every recipe I've made from your site, and love how you lay things out. Congratulations!

Elle@ellecwolfe.com | August 19, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Congratulations! I just discovered your blog a month or so ago and I find I reference it often. Can't wait for the book, so exciting!

Katy | August 19, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Yay!! Hope you going to make an e-version as well

Analiese | August 19, 2012 at 7:32 PM

That is amazing! I cannot wait to buy it!

Life with me and my crew | August 19, 2012 at 11:51 PM

I can't wait! I'll definitely be buying it :)

MG | August 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM

That's fantastic news!! Congrats, Beth!!

Rachel | August 20, 2012 at 3:10 PM

This awesome!! I've read you for years now (three?) and I will absolutely buy the book. I even turned my DBF onto your site and he makes your ramen probably weekly :)

Maggie | August 20, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Congratulations! I love your blog and I'm so happy for you - can't wait to buy it!

Anonymous | August 20, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Congrats -- hope you create a best seller :)

Anonymous | August 21, 2012 at 9:53 AM

Fantastic! I've been waiting for that - can't wait to snag my copy!

Sally | August 21, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Congratulations! I'll be looking forward to it.

After reading some of the above comments, I had to check the ramen noodle soup recipe. I made it for lunch. Yummy! Soon I'll make the Yakitori.

Brooke | August 21, 2012 at 8:04 PM

So excited for you! Congratulations!

Beckett @ Birchwood Pie | August 22, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Fantastic news! I will be preordering my copy the second it hits Amazon.

Madison | August 23, 2012 at 11:57 AM

That is such great news!! I will definitely be purchasing a copy of your book once it's been released!

Anonymous | August 25, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Hooray! Good for you!

Rux | August 28, 2012 at 9:10 AM

Congratulations. Your food blog is the few -- if only -- one that really needs to be made into a cookbook. Keep us posted so I can pre-order.

Bonnie Phillips | September 11, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Yay Beth! My husband and I have been going to your website every week since March --- we love it! We have not only eaten delicious food all summer, but we have actually reduced spending on groceries by sticking to a weekly menu. We look forward to more details about your book. Congratulations!

Sarah Jane | January 30, 2013 at 7:27 AM

I just started following your blog, and I have had success with every single recipe I have tried. I have never bought the book from a blog I follow, but I have a feeling your book will be worth it. I'm excited to buy the book to support your fabulous blog.

Thanks SO much for your blog. It has revolutionized the way I cook (as a single mom working her way through nursing school).

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