Saturday, July 16, 2011

Gooseberry Patch Review and Giveaway: 101 Hearty Recipes


If you're a fan of cookbooks with photographs of every recipes, then Gooseberry Patch's 101 Recipes series is the series for you. Each recipe has a beautiful full-color photo of the mouth-watering dish. Not only can you see the finished product, you can almost taste it.

One of the definitions of hearty is heartfelt. And, Gooseberry Patch's 101 Hearty Recipes is full of heartfelt recipes. The recipes are simple and comforting and I could imagine any number of these dishes on my own kitchen table. Although this cookbook isn't necessarily designated as a "fall" cookbooks, there is a feeling of warmth that comes from the recipes that makes me think of my favorite fall dishes.

There are several dishes that are perfect for football season and tailgating: Deluxe Cocktail Sausages, Nacho Chicken Dip, and the Tailgate Sandwich Ring. Autumn is when I step away from the grill and warm up the kitchen with dishes such as Brown Sugar Barbecue Sandwiches, Bowties & Blush, and Farmhouse Chicken Bake. Don't worry - this really is a seasonless cookbook full of salads, beverages, and desserts. Do you really need to look at the calendar to know you're craving Shoo Fly Pie, Frosted Cherry Drops, or Brown Sugar Puddin' Pies? I didn't think so.

I made my sample recipe choices based on the ingredients that were readily available in my kitchen. That's the way I cook on a regular basis. But, these were three great choices:

Cajun Oven Fries
Speedy and Satisfying
Submitted by Kathy McLaren from Visalia, CA


Stuffed Corn Bake
Speedy and Satisfying
Submitted by Laurel Perry from Loganville, GA


Pecan Pie Muffins
Baked and Buttery
Submitted by Sandy Glennen from Dandridge, TN



Gooseberry Patch provided me with a preview copy of this book. Views expressed here are my own. No additional compensation was received.

***Giveaway***

I am so fortunate to have been asked to review Gooseberry Patch's 101 Hearty Recipes and want to share my good fortune with you. Gooseberry Patch has sent me an extra copy to give away to one of my readers.

Here's How to Enter:

If you would like to enter to win a free copy of the cookbook, you may enter by simply choosing to follow my blog through Google Friend Connect or Networked Blogs (in right-hand column) and by commenting on this post to let me know you're interested in the cookbook. Also, include your e-mail address so that I may contact you if you're the winner. If you are already a follower, just leave a comment here letting me know you're interested in the contest.

Entry deadline:  August 1, 2011
Thanks and Good Luck!!!























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96 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Kim, the Pecan Pie Muffins look so good, I'd like to have one NOW!

    Edra Z.

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  2. ErinJuly 16, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    i am already a follower and would love a chance to win.
    erin
    http://eatingmywayback.blogspot.com
    erynlee7905@verizon.net

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  3. Tracy's Living CookbookJuly 16, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I would love to get this cookbook! I have noticed how often you refer to it and make their recipes, that my curiosity is peaked...... I do not have tons of cookbooks (in fact, I just gave some oldies away...) but I do have my favorite ones by my bed, on the coffee table, on the kitchen counter, and in a stack on the mantle.... One more? :) Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. RachelJuly 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I signed up with Networked Blogs to follow (I hope it worked...it said it did). ;)

    Yum, everything looks so tasty! I'm going to try those muffins as pecan pie is a favorite with us...and so are muffins! :D

    Thank you!
    ~Miss Rachel P.~
    younghomemakers@inbox.com

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  5. Hayley LockeJuly 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I'm already a follower and I'd love to have this cookbook. Thank you for the chance.

    Hayley

    hayleylocke441@hotmail.com

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  6. JennJuly 16, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I am such a sucker for a good cookbook. I am already a follower and I would love to win this book. eatcakefordinner@digis.net

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  7. Tracey @ The Kitchen is My PlaygroundJuly 16, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Hi, Kim! I'm following you now on GFC.
    Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground

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  8. LindaJuly 16, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I am a follower, and I LOVE Gooseberry Patch!

    The Stuffed Corn Bake looks like something I'd love to serve at our church's Wednesday night dinners.

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  9. LisaJuly 16, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I follow on GFC. Cookbook looks great!

    Lisa
    fink_girls at yahoo dot com

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  10. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Yes I liked stuffed corn cake too.Always like things I never made before:)

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  11. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I am ALWAYS interested in a Gooseberry Patch Cook Book! (They are MY favorite by far!)
    I follow your blog (stalk) and I really enjoy how you "WRITE". Always feel as if I am having a chat with a friend! (Thanks!) :)

    http://larkscountryheart.blogspot.com/

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  12. ConcettaJuly 17, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I found your site through my beloved friend, Lark @ Lark's Country Heart. Oh, I am so glad I did - love your site and all your amazing recipes with stories. I am following you now as well.
    I am looking forward to your next linky party so I can join in the fun.
    Have a great weekend and please stop by Concettas' Cafe for a visit.
    <><
    Concetta
    concettascafe.blogspot.com

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  13. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)July 17, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Hi Kim. I'm your GFC follower, would love to have this cookbook :)

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  14. MsFoxsSweetsJuly 17, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Hi, I am already a follower of your by GFC. This cookbook looks great, love that it has such great pictures! (I need to know what something is supposed to look like before I make it...lol...seriously!)
    If I win this the first thing I will make will probably be that chocolate pie looking dessert on the cover! Thanks for offering this giveaway!

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  15. Chats the Comfy CookJuly 17, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I follow you on Google Connect. I have wanted a Gooseberry Patch cookbook for the longest time. This is a wonderful opportunity.

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  16. Carol AnnJuly 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I would love to win the cookbook!
    Carol Ann
    w.blaine@comcast.net

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  17. ZONE F DG TEAMJuly 17, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I'm a follower and never miss a post. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog and equally LOVE Gooseberry Patch.

    Please do count me in.

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  18. Served up with LoveJuly 17, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Wow, looks yummy! I would love to win this cookbook. You cant go wrong with Gooseberry Patch. Im already a follower! servedupwithlove@yahoo.com

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  19. MelissaJuly 17, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I'm a follower on GFC and I love the Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. I'd love to add this one to my collection, the recipes you made look delicious!

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  20. LaurenJuly 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I am already a follower and would love a chance to win this. Thank you.

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  21. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I already follow you and would love this cookbook to add to the other ones I have of yours. :o)
    April824@comcast.net

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  22. M.j.July 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I would love to win this cookbook...love them all....ciao4now64@yahoo.com

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  23. LizJuly 18, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I would love to win one!! My email is volleyball13@hotmail.com!

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  24. M.j.July 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I am following you via gfc...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

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  25. kim terryJuly 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    i'm a follower and would love to win this cookbook klt2171@sbcglobal.net

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  26. M.j.July 18, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I also follow via networked blogs...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

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  27. dragondreamerJuly 18, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Those muffins sound soooo good! BU\ut I was looking for a fry recipe so I will surely be attacking that one soon too!

    ♥ (new follower) Anne/dragondreamer
    http://dreamersalcove.com
    dreamersalcove@gmail.com

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  28. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    i would love to have this cookbook. it would be my first one klt2171@sbcglobal.net

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  29. LyndaJuly 18, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I love Gooseberry Patch and would to win this one.
    My email is laauten@sbcglobal .net
    Thank you
    Lynda

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  30. forevermoreJuly 18, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Yummmm. Which recipe to try first, that is the question! I think Cajun fries to go w/the America's Got Talent Party at our house tomorrow. For that night, they can be called "Piercced Potatoes".

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  31. forevermoreJuly 18, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Whoops, my email "Forevermore" is djandnoh@yahoo.com Sorry

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  32. MichaelJuly 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Love Gooseberry Patch and would LOVE to win a cookbook. I've been a follower of yours :)
    Aimee

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  33. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Interested in cookbook ;-) Love cookbooks w/pics! And these recipes look YUMMY! mom2brynandian@hotmail.com

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  34. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I am now a new follower of your blog. Love your writing, photos and recipe reviews. Would love a change to win the cookbook! My e-mail is stacystiles@sbcglobal.net

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  35. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Just joined your blog. The corn bake and pecan muffins look very tempting. I'd love to win the cookbook. My e-mail address is: www.barxxranch@aol.com

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  36. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I would love to win this cookbook...and I will follow you too!!

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  37. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    oops...I forgot to leave my email address..
    roelight@aol.com
    I just joined the blog, and would love to win the cookbook. Love new recipes...

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  38. SusanJuly 18, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I now follow through Google Friend Connect. Thanks for chance to win. (elaine1255(at)yahoo(dot)com)

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  39. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I would love to win this great cookbook. The recipes look so good that it is tempting me to dive in and start preparing recipes for my great and deserving family. I love cookbooks and I always use them to make my family well deserved meals, snacks and deserts!!!!!

    Thank You
    candice.zeller@yahoo.com

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  40. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Comment did not post. Joined today through GFC. Looking forward to Southern recipes from your site. Hopefully can win the cookbook. Claire at msbooch@yahoo.com

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  41. Patricia P.July 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I follow with Google Friend Connect. Would love to win the cookbook.

    choirlady27@hotmail.com

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  42. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I would love to win a cookbook! And these looked like great recipes! I am now following your blog!
    jenny.brooks@verizon.net
    Jenny in Florida

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  43. MichelleJuly 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I signed up on the network blog as a follower. I hope I did it right..
    The picture of me on the blog I was 16 yrs..Now I'm retired.. How time fly's.
    I would love to win this cookbook. I have several of GP books from the 90's and have started collecting newer ones. I enjoy reading them and trying out new ways in preparing a recipe..
    chateaudumichelle@gmail.com

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  44. MichelleJuly 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I just joined your blog and would love to win this cookbook :D I am a HUGE fan of Gooseberry Patch, and cannot get enough of homestyle Southern cooking!!! This cookbook looks AMAZING!!! <3

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  45. Laura R.July 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I love all the Gooseberry Patch recipes I have made. My daughter and I love cooking them together. We would love a chance to win the new cookbook.

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  46. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I would love to win this cookbook. I also love your blog, your recipes are wonderful and so tasty!
    ladybugz1022@yahoo.com

    Brenda :)

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  47. RhondaJuly 18, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I already follow you through Google Friend Connect. I would LOVE to have this book to add to my much-loved Gooseberry Patch Book collection!

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  48. susieJuly 18, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I signed up! I hope I win this book. It looks like the perfect book for me to add to my Gooseberry collection!
    sseventystyle@aol.com

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  49. curlyrose49July 18, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Hi, I think all of the recipes look yummy and would love to try them. I would love to get the cookbook to go with my others!!! I follow your blog and my email is curlyrose49@bak.rr.com Thank you and have a great week. Sandy

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  50. ~~THE GONZALES TRIBE~~July 18, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Thank you for this chance to enter and win a GBP cookbook... I love the 101 Recipe Series!!
    Nicole
    luv2teech71@hotmail.com

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  51. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Those pecan pie muffins look fabulous! I would love to win that cookbook...sharithayer1022@yahoo.com
    Thanks so much, I will be following your blog!

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  52. LynneJuly 21, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I am following you and I would love to win the GBP cookbook! I love their cookbooks!!
    Thanks for the chance to win!!
    vwmazlady@yahoo.com

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  53. Joy @ Joy Of DessertsJuly 21, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I already follow you, and I would LOVE to win. :-)

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  54. Linda @ Lemon DropJuly 22, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I am a follower and would love to win! Cannot wait to try the pecan pie muffins over the weekend.
    lemondropfoodie@yahoo.ca

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  55. CindyJuly 23, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Love Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks, I've collected them for years. They just make me want to cook! I'm you newest follower and just added a recipe to your blog party. Have a great weekend.

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  56. ytsmomJuly 24, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I love Gooseberry Patch and have many of their cookbooks. I love all the wonderful things you post, and have followed for a while.

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  57. LisaJuly 24, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    I follow you on GFC and I would love to win that cookbook. rhisomers(at)gmail(dot)com

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  58. AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Following through Google Friends and cant WAIT to try out the recipes in Goosebeery Patch!!

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  59. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I came across some of your recipes that were posted on Pinterest which led me to your blog. I know I will enjoy reading your blog because two of the recipes your posted recently are ones I have already made.

    LilannT@AOL.com

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  60. Shannon KnightJuly 30, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I am a visual person. I need the pictures when I bake/cook. Love the website.

    Shannon (your number 1 fan)
    knightgang@comcast.net

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  61. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Would love this!
    rouillards4@yahoo.com

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  62. spasticmomAugust 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    i follow u through google friend and my email should i win is: spasticmom@gmail.com

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  63. murphthejoAugust 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Got sick & ended up in hosp/nursing home for almost 2 years. Lost apartment during this time also. Lost most everything including all of my MANY cookbooks

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  64. AdrienneAugust 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Would love this cookbook
    angeleyesak@yahoo.com

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  65. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I'm interested! 95badgirl@peoplepc.com
    Don't blog, but follow on FB! :-)

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  66. Christina S.August 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Your blog sounds yummy!! I love Gooseberry Patch! I'm definitely interested in the cookbook! Thanks.
    imchristina2@yahoo.com

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  67. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    New follower! Can't wait to read more posts!!! Would love a chance to win- got my 1st Gooseberry Patch Cookbook this weekend :)

    srussell0891@ymail.com

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  68. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Please enter me too! I hope I'm not too late!

    Thanks,
    mommyseal@hotmail.com

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  69. sle53August 1, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I'm a disabled Nana and love following blogs. Of ladies out there that are just like me. My granddaughter and I love to cook and do crafts. Those winter months are so hard on me, I can't get out so the blogs are just like talking to all my friends everyday! Thanks ladies!

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  70. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Love new recipes. Enjoy when they have pictures. Would be nice to have.

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  71. BellaAugust 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Just Love Gooseberry~! They are the best ever!! So would love to win this book~ Thank you~!

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  72. ToniAugust 1, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I am so happy to be here & love the looks of the new cookbook. I am an avid cookbook reader & collector. I am always making something & the idea of the Southern theme is Awesome!! I love Southern food & am very excited about this book!!

    ~<3~ Toni
    toni.kramer.behnke@gmail.com

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  73. LoriAugust 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I would LOVE to win this new book! Thanks for the chance.
    Lori
    wifeofcop83@yahoo.com

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  74. StacyAugust 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I signed up to follow and I'd love to win a copy of the cookbook. Gooseberry Patch is my favorite!

    Imroadrunner7@msn.com

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  75. CatHerderAugust 1, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    OOOOHHHHH would LOVE LOVE LOVE another one of your cookbooks to add to my growing collection!

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  76. LaureAugust 1, 2011 at 11:16 AM

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  77. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Would love to add this to the rest of my most favorite cookbooks gooseberry patch! !!!
    barb babergbower@gmail.com

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  78. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love new cookbooks!!
    bonnie0216@comcast.net

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  79. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Mmmmmm, my mouth is watering for the Cajun Fries!
    Thanks so much for the chance to win!!!

    chickNpink(at)gmail(dot)com

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  80. Karen SewardAugust 1, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I would absolutely Love to win ANY of your cookbooks, I Love Gooseberry Patch, I Love receiving your e-letters and Love the colorful pictures and illustrations, Your the Best!!! Hugs

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  81. LaureAugust 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Hi =)

    My name is Laure & I'm from France.
    I looove your recipes that I've discovered via Gooseberry Patch website.
    I love cooking and I'm always trying to find new ideas so I'll be so happy to participate to this contest !

    Thanks =)

    ambassadriceavon.laure@gmail.com

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  82. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I am interested in winning the book.

    Belkis P. Koons
    belpatsb@hotmail.com

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  83. JillAugust 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I follow through GFC and would love to win a cookbook - you can never have too many!!

    ~Jill (luvcooking2@yahoo.com)

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  84. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I love cooking & collect cookbooks. Would love a copy of this cookbook!!

    Kelly Dorpinghaus
    kellym6896@yahoo.com

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  85. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I love the recipes, and would love to win the book. m.pocky@yahoo.com

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  86. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I love Goose Berry... and would soooooo love to win a cook book... that would be wonderful...
    thanks for all you do... Lorie
    mamado65@yahoo.com

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  87. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    This looks like such a wonderful recipe book to use for my family. I follow you by email and facebook and I thank you. :)


    Shana E.

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  88. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Love Gooseberry Patch!!

    Leah
    leeack080969@yahoo.com

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  89. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I'm already a follower and would love a chance to win this cookbook.
    Thank you for the opportunity!!
    Karen Gervais
    kmgervais@nycp.rr.com

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  90. Sally GirardAugust 1, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I would love to win the cookbook, Love the Gooseberry Patch books and have several of the Older ones and would really like to get some of the new ones. Cooking MMMMM love it and trying new stuff is my passion. I read recipe books like a novel *_*... Have a great day and thanks in advance if I win...
    sallyg76@yahoo.com

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  91. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    love your site!
    caking900@aol.com

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  92. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Love the GBP cookbooks! I'm following you on Facebook! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Deb
    DebNJoizee919@aol.com

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  93. TinaAugust 1, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I'm already a proud follower of your fabulous blog! (brownie points? haha just kidding) I would love this cookbook!
    Have a great day Kim!

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  94. RachelAugust 1, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I would love to win this cookbook! It looks like it has some really great recipes! :D

    Thank you!
    ~Miss Rachel P.~

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  95. RachelAugust 1, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Sorry, I forgot to include my email address .:( It's younghomemakers@inbox.com ;)

    ~Miss Rachel P.~

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  96. RachelAugust 1, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I follow your lovely blog (and I quite enjoy it too - thank you so much for sharing all the wonderful recipes!) :D

    This would be a fun cookbook I think - I love gooseberry patch!
    *Cakegirl20
    rpelephant@aim.com

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