Friday, May 8, 2009

{ENDED} Cookbook Giveaway!

I've never had a contest or giveaway on my blog, but this was the perfect suggestion. I had no idea that I would find 30 cookbooks, recipe boxes and unopened packages of recipe cards that are untouched and barely used while cleaning out my cabinets today! (a couple do have inscriptions from the gift-giver, so although some of these books have never been touched, know that they could be gently used.)

I have so much to give away that I've grouped everything into logical categories and will be picking several winners. (...and likely spending $100 on shipping, but who cares, right??? It's a contest! And yes, I will ship internationally.)

Here's how it's going to go:

- Leave a comment on this post if you're interested in entering the contest. Please include your first name and last initial along with your email address so I can find you if you win!

- In the comment, tell me which of the following categories appeal to you most (maybe a top 3 list): Baking, Asian cooking, Holiday recipes, Quick and Easy recipes, Slow Cooker recipes, Grilling, Pampered Chef, Natural and "Lighter" recipes and "best of" cookbooks. I also have two recipe boxes with recipe cards to give away, so that's one last category.

- I'll randomly select the winners on Friday, May 15th. Whoever is chosen first will get their first choice and I'll figure out who gets what from there, based on your preferences. I want you to love and use what you WIN!

Some of these cookbooks are for beginners (I didn't start really cooking until just a few years ago) so if you're intimidated by complex recipes, STILL ENTER! You can't win if you don't play, right?

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS...

Just Me - "Family Favorites Made Lighter" cookbook
Jenny Lynn - Quick & Easy recipes
christinaburrell@ - "The Perfect Recipe" cookbook
Charissa S. - Holiday Recipes
semcmillian@ - Pampered Chef
Sarah Mae - Quick & Easy - "The Dinner Doctor"
Tiffany - Slow Cooker Recipes
SPKarenO - Grilling
Misc Jenn - Recipe box with recipe cards
jennyb78 - Baking
Naomi - Asian Cooking
Lisa S. - "Cooking Essentials"
katieksu@ - The Kansas Cookbook
Erin L. - Natural Cookbook
Sandra in Phx - "Best of"
Raechel Slaughter - "An Invitation to Dine"
Julie - Collection of favorites
Jami - Recipe box with recipe cards

43 comments:

Karra Clymer said...

I would love to win and I would even pick it up. I like the slow cooker recipes or the quick and easy one.

By the way, the kitchen looks great.

Karra C.
karwood@cox.net

Denise C. said...

Ahhhhhh, I love cookbooks!

1. Asian
2. Grilling
3. Lighter Cooking

(Probably not the best that lighter cooking is at the bottom huh?!) I'll lose my baby weight one of these days!!! :)

denise.collins@beetlebug.org

SPKarenO said...
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SPKarenO said...

(I deleted and reposted because I forgot my email and then changed my top three!)
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OOOH!! ME! Pick Me! (Did that sound selfish?)

Slow cooker recipes.
Pampered Chef.
Grilling.

Your kitchen looks fantastic, I wish I had that much room, but I am motivated to do a little sping cleaning now myself!

Anonymous said...

Awesome! My husband and I are trying to eat naturally, so I will say:

1. Natural
2. Quick and Easy
3. Baking

Your kitchen looks wonderful! Keep up the good work :)

Blessings,

Erin L.
mattanderinlehman@hotmail.com
www.lifelehmanstyle.blogspot.com

Becky said...

I love cookbooks! I "collect" them too! lol

slow cooker
holiday
quick and easy

Thanks for the chance to win!

Becky R.
cbrisinger@cox.net

Misc Jenn said...

I'm just starting to get into cooking myself, so I'll say that the recipe boxes might be best for me. Followed by the "quick and easy" and
"best of" to round out the trio.

Thanks for a great giveaway!

Misc Jenn said...

Delayed reaction... it's been a long day.

my email is miscjenn at gmail dot com. thanks.

Lisa said...

Yea, a giveaway! :) I'd say my favorite is slow cooking,then quick and easy, then baking- I love easy recipes. You wouldn't have to spend a dime on shipping if I win. :)
lisacshepherd@yahoo.com (like you didn't know!)

Just Me said...

Oh how cool!
1. Natural & Light
2. Quick & Easy
3. Baking

Thanks so much!

Katie said...

Slow cooker for sure!
Katie P
katieksu@kc.rr.com

Christina Burrell said...

I would LOVE to win your contest b/c I am a HUGE FAN of cookbooks. I would pick as my top 3: Baking, the recipe cards and boxes, and the quick and easy ones.
Thanks so much! I love your blog!
God Bless YOU!
Christina B.
christinaburrell@hotmail.com

Charissa @ The Stromski's World said...

I love cookbooks!
I would like to have the Holiday, slow cooker, or quick & easy.

Charissa S.
csstromski@cox.net

Sarah Mae said...

Great giveaway!

Oooh, Quick and Easy, Baking and Pampered Chef

:)

Maria said...

Great giveaway. Count me in.

Grilling
Slow Cooker
Pampered Chef

Thanks!

Maria S

mariascott@surry.net

Tracey said...

I'm always looking for new recipes for our family, so here are my top three choices.

1. Baking
2. Slow Cooker
3. Quick and Easy

Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

Niki Jolene said...

Slow cooker! Right up my alley!!!!

:)


ndisilvio @ gmail . com

Anonymous said...

I would love the Pampered Chef cookbooks! I love to cook and tend to read cookbooks the way my husband reads a good murder mystery! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sheena M.
semcmillian@hotmail.com

Jennifer said...

Great way to declutter... I would love the slow cooker recipes, Pampered Chef or baking. Thanks! ~Jennifer, OR

Jennifer said...

oops, forgot my email.. it is kilcoin97@verizon.net

RogersUIO said...

I love cookbooks! My top 2 would be the slow cooker one and the baking one. I'm kinda new at homeschooling and am beginning to think that a slow cooker is the way to get lunch done while I teach! And I've always wanted to be a good baker, especially when it comes to cinnamon rolls!

Nikki R.
rogerspomasqui@hotmail.com

Jami said...

Great giveaway!!
Let's see...
1. Recipe boxes and cards
2. Quick and Easy
3. Slow Cooker

Thanks! Here's hopin.

jami.meredith76@gmail.com

Julie said...

New cookbooks are always fun to look through !
My choices are:
1. Slow Cooker
2. Baking
3. Holiday foods
-Julie

Milk and Honey Mommy said...

Katie,

My choices are as follows:

1. asian (which I said I'd never do, but love to eat)
2. lighter cooking
3. baking

Anonymous said...

Southern, Creole, Cajun, Mediterranean.

I love to cook!

gaquila@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'm always looking for creative holiday recipes!
Diane L.
bkittie@hotmail.com

Kathy said...

I'd love to win the quick and easy set, the holiday set and the recipe cards.

First time visiting your blog. I'll be back!

Friday is my birthday so maybe it will be my lucky day :)

kathydavis001 at comcast dot net

Naomi said...

I would love to be in the give away contest. I am Naomi L. and my favorite category would have to be either Asian (because I have been to China) and baking.

My email is:

broadwaysgroove94@eatel.net

Unknown said...

Great giveaway! I would be interested in baking, slow cooking or Pampered Chef. Thanks! Jenny B.
Jennyb78@comcast.net

Allison said...

What a great idea! I love cookbooks! I would choose as my top 3: 1. Pampered Chef 2. Holiday 3. Baking

Thanks for the contest!

Allison
savoringthemoments@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Great Idea!
My top 3...
1. quick and easy
2. baking
3. pampered chef

Thanks!!!

mommy1113 at gmail dot com

Jenny Lynn said...
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Jenny Lynn said...

1. Quick and Easy
2. Baking
3. Natural

What a great giveaway!!

Jenny Lynn C.
grahamcrakasblog@gmail.com

Tiffany said...

ok... let's see if I am lucky...
I am praying for.....

The Slow Cooker Book....

Thanks Katie ~ this is super cute! :)

Raechel Slaughter said...

Yeah! I love cookbooks! Honestly, I could care less which one I got, they all look great! :) Thanks for doing this - so sweet of you!

Madame Coin said...

Slow cooker
quick and easy
Natural

I'm such a cookbook fiend. You can always tell the best recipes by the stains and spots!

Kristen said...

My top three are:
1. Recipe Boxes
2. Quick and Easy
3. Best of

This is a great giveaway. I am really just starting off, so these would come in handy. Thanks so much!

Kristen B.
Kristen.Lee17@gmail.com

Pat K said...

I would choose:
1-Natural
2-Quick & Easy
3-Best Of
pkildow at gmail dot com

Danielle said...

I love to cook and love cookbooks. I would be happy with any of the groups, but my top 3 are:
1) Lighter/Natural Cooking
2) Slow Cooker
3) Asian Cooking

ldsmom2201 at yahoo dot com
http://juanshappywife.blogspot.com
http://homeschoolunitstudies.blogspot.com

HeatherN. said...

I am so excited to see that you are relinquishing cookbooks. I would love to win because I am a cookbook-aholic. LOL I would like the Slow Cooker, recipie cards, and baking. Thanks for the opportunity to win. =)
~Heather~ bluebug_1@yahoo.com

myra said...

Oh oh!
Best of, then the recipe boxes. Also, would love to know if you recommend his preschool? I am researching in the area and having trouble narrowing it down. Thank ya! Myra romano

Unknown said...

1. Grilling
2. Easy and Quick
3. Crock pot

Kitchen looks so good!

darlenenichols@gmail.com

Sandra in Phx said...

Holiday
Baking
Best Of

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