Spreading the Love (and the Food) . . .
The other day I received this in the mail.
Inside was a lovely card
and a beautifully wrapped package
containing this book.
This package made was sent from the U.K. by Hen at Diary of Domestic Hiss. I was the lucky winner of her contest to send this book around the world. So this coming weekend I shall be cooking a meal from this book, sharing it with friends, and sending it on its whirlwind tour. Of course, this means I have to find the next person to send it to. If you're interested, leave me a comment on this post. I make no promises as to how I'll pick a winner; I'll make the decision after a wonderful meal, a delicious dessert, and 2 or 3 glasses of wine!
P.S. Thanks Hen--It was delish!
That's SO cool that you are the first to receive the cookbook. I loved the idea when I read it on Hen's blog. I'm in, if there's a chance to send it on!
Happy Mother's Day to you!
Posted by:JCK | May 12, 2008 at 02:26 AM
Oh - I'm so glad you liked it!
Really excited about how this might work, and can't wait to see what people cook.
I'm 'holding my thumbs' for you on Wednesday!
Hen
x
Posted by:Domestically Challenged | May 12, 2008 at 04:13 AM
That is the COOLEST idea!! Love it.
Heidi
PS: Hilarious that it is an Italian cookbook and not a British one :)
Posted by:Heidi | May 12, 2008 at 05:10 AM
Fantastic idea. School is nearly out - I might just put some effort into cooking again now!
Posted by:Mary Alice | May 12, 2008 at 06:32 AM
What a great idea!!! I'm interested in seeing how you do this!!! (please save the notes you make after the glasses of wine...that would be a good post!!) and by the way...we LOVE Italian food here in the Kuroiwa House in Japan!!! If it is truly going "around the world" then I want to be on that list somewhere!!! :-D
Looking forward to a "gourmet report"!!
Posted by:debbie | May 12, 2008 at 07:00 AM
I nominate Amy the Mom to get the cook book - or myself - but Amy would probably - no definitely - do a better job.
Posted by:Becky | May 12, 2008 at 08:18 AM
I'm in! I'd love to try a meal out from that book.
Posted by:Madge | May 12, 2008 at 08:50 AM
What a wonderful book. So curious to see how the results are for you. Keep us updated on each meal attempted.
Posted by:David | May 12, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Pick me, pick me! I'd love to try something from her book - I've not read her Italian stuff.
Posted by:magpie | May 12, 2008 at 10:39 AM
WoW, congratulations on winning. I hope you had a good Mother's Day Jenn- see you later. Kellan
Posted by:Kellan | May 12, 2008 at 10:40 AM
That is absolutely fantastic. What a beautiful idea. You're just the right person to make a lovely meal.
Posted by:Jamie | May 12, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Oh, I'd TOTALLY be interested and I'll photograph the meal :-)
Posted by:Janet | May 12, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Fun idea! So whatcha gonna cook? I'm interested in recipes, but not packaging and mailing a book. My procrastination goes into overdrive when it comes to mailing packages.
Posted by:phd in yogurtry | May 12, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Congratulations! What a lovely surprise!!
Happy cooking! :)
Posted by:Casdok | May 12, 2008 at 12:26 PM
That is so darn cool. I can't wait to hear all about your meal!
Posted by:melissa | May 12, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Oooh! Ooooh! OOOOOOHHHHHH! Pick me! I love Claudia Roden! I have all her other books. Oooooh!
Posted by:bipolarlawyercook | May 12, 2008 at 01:51 PM
I'm in!!!!!! Hurray!
Posted by:CC | May 12, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Oh,I want to win! I tried to win before but your tennis ball won! I didn't mind since it was you, but I'd like another chance. [smiling]
Posted by:Smalltown Mom | May 12, 2008 at 04:21 PM
Sign me up. I'll cook Stephanie something then make her post about it.
-Stu
Posted by:stu | May 12, 2008 at 07:42 PM
It sounds like you are having a lot of fun with this! Enjoy!
Posted by:Sharon | May 12, 2008 at 07:58 PM
That's a great idea.
Do you have to be able to actually cook to join in?
Posted by:Deb | May 12, 2008 at 09:52 PM
Yes, sign Stu up so he can make me something :)
What a super fun idea! Someday I will get organized enough to do cool things like this.
Posted by:stephanie | May 12, 2008 at 11:02 PM
That is a wonderful idea! I know you'll find something wonderful to cook from it.
Posted by:Jennifer H | May 13, 2008 at 02:01 AM
Whoooooopeeeeeeee!
So happy people want to join in!
(Heidi: Italian not British....because it's my favourite! - also doing British food would be a very short tour!)
Jen have a good one tomorrow
x
Posted by:Domestically Challenged | May 13, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Am I too late? I want to play!
Posted by:Stagwoman | May 13, 2008 at 04:20 PM
I would love to be next!!
We went to Italy last November and an Italian cookbook would make even me happier!!! :0)))
Posted by:Denise | May 13, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Sending a cookbook around the world to be cooked from by all sorts of people and then sent on is such a fabulous idea that I'm still reeling. Simple, and elegant. A way for those of us who love to cook to connect. Is everybody who cooks a recipe marking which one they tried, with a review? This would be a fun thing to start just among a few friends - it's always so nice to get a package in the mail!
Posted by:Chatty | May 13, 2008 at 07:24 PM
PS - oops! Of COURSE I'd love to have a shot at cooking from that book! If chosen, I would be honored to do so.
Posted by:Chatty | May 13, 2008 at 07:25 PM
What a cool idea. I can't cook worth anything, but would be willing to try and tell the tale.
Posted by:HRH | May 13, 2008 at 09:52 PM