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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Fall Festival BONUS WEEK!: Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms Cookbook Review and Giveaway

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Well - we have good news! We had so many wonderful companies joining us in the Fall Festival, that we have added a third "Bonus week"! Yep we will introduce you to a few more wonderful items and you have more chances to win!






Today's Fall Festival BONUS WEEK Features on Snafood:
Pier 1 Metal Leaf Pumpkin Giveaway!
Waterlicious Giveaway!


Today on The Speedy Gourmet:
Make ahead meals for busy moms cookbook giveaway

I love getting new cookbooks - there is something about a brand new book that makes me feel warm and fuzzy all over.  In the fall, I am always inspired to try new things, but I run out of ideas easily it seems.

I received the "Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms" cookbook by Jane Doiron for review and I absolutely love it.  There are so many meals that are not only very appealing, but simple.  I love the fact that I can make them ahead of time too - super convenient for me!

I have made two recipes from this book already, and I plan on trying another one this week.  I made the Chicken Marsala with a Twist (yum!), and the Panko Pork Medallions (also yummy!).

Jane Doiron is a busy mom of two boys who discovered the beauty of preparing meals in advance.  Make-Ahead Meals for  Busy Moms represents years of experience in recipe experimentation and acquired tips.  I like her way of thinking!

From the Make Ahead Meals website:
Your busy mom lifestyle dictates quick get-on-the table meals, but how do you prepare and cook a delicious meal at the end of your busy day when you are simply out of time and energy?



It’s simple! Here's how: Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms Cookbook. This is Jane Doiron’s cookbook of savory, family-favorite recipes that were individually home-tested and selected. Make Ahead Meals are:



• Simple to prepare.

• Simple to assemble ahead of schedule.

• Simple to freeze ahead.

• Simple for the whole family to enjoy.
Jane's goal was to seek out main dish, family-favorite recipes that could be make ahead meals without sacrificing the food’s taste and texture by freezing.  After years of home-testing recipes, Jane has compiled this must-have cookbook with specific make-ahead directions.  In addition, Jane includes her best recipes for clever side dishes, flavorful appetizers and luscious desserts. Imagine opening your freezer to pick out a family-favorite appetizer, main dish, or dessert, and all you have to do is thaw and heat it!



Make-ahead meals are a healthy and economical alternative to take-out and preservative filled, pre-packaged foods.  With make ahead meal planning, you are making fewer trips to the grocery store, and saving money otherwise spent on unhealthy, take-out and fast foods.  It’s simple. Give yourself a break during the hectic weeknights with Jane’s make-ahead meal recipes. Spend the time that you save outside of the kitchen doing something that you enjoy.
With sections including appetizers, breakfast and brunch, dessert, main dishes, side dishes and soups, you are sure to find so many dishes that will appeal to the whole family - and by making these meals ahead you can spend more time enjoying your family (while also enjoying your own cooking!).  There is also a helpful tips section and a measurement equivalents section.  This is the cookbook of cookbooks... a must-have for any mom - busy or not!
Make sure you stop by Jane Doirdon's blog too - you will love it!



http://makeaheadmealsforbusymoms.blogspot.com/



THE GIVEAWAY is now closed!:
Jane has so kindly offered one of my readers a copy of "Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms" cookbook!

For first (and required) entry, take a look at Jane Doiron's cookbook information and tell me in a comment which recipe you would most like to try (other than those I've mentioned in review).

Please leave email address (or set Blogger profile to public)

Extra entry options:

Follow Jane Doiron on Twitter - 1 entry
Become a fan of Jane Doiron on Facebook - 1 entry  

Sign up for the Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms Newsletter - 2 entries
Add the Fall Festival button to your blog - 1 entry 
Follow The Speedy Gourmet on Blogger/Google Friend Connect - 1 entry

Tweet this giveaway using this phrase:


"Win the cookbook 'Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms' by Jane Doirin @speedygourmet! http://www.thespeedygourmet.net"
(can be done once daily)

Enter any current Fall Festival giveaway going on at Snafood, telling me in comments which ones you entered - 1 entry per giveaway entered
 
FINALLY - if you posted the Fall Festival button and commented on The Speedy Gourmet before September 26th, you get 5 extra entries - leave 5 comments

 
**For even more extra entries, see The Speedy Gourmet "Giveaway Rules" page.



Giveaway ends on October 27th at 9:00 (PST)



Blog author never gets paid to post. The only compensation for any review on this site is a sample of product for review. I received compensation for this review/post. The opinions herein are those of blog author only. Compensation received has no bearing on any review outcome. Please refer to my Acknowlegement Policy for further information.


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242 comments:

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Unknown said...

I follow Jane Doiron on twitter @wglbrt
wglbrt at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/wglbrt/status/5127108253
wglbrt at gmail dot com

taxchyk said...

A good blueberry bread recipe would be a blessing.

Heather O'Donnell said...

baked Chicken chimichangas

erma said...

I want to try the baked Chicken chimichangas.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Annmarie Weeks said...

I think the Sausage Quesadillas would be fantastic!

Annmarie Weeks said...

I Follow Jane Doiron on Twitter! (amweeks)

Annmarie Weeks said...

I subscribe to the Make Ahead Meals newsletter!

Annmarie Weeks said...

I follow you on google friends! (amweeks)

Annmarie Weeks said...

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/amweeks/status/5179049061

Annmarie Weeks said...

I entered the Waterlicious giveaway at Snafood!

Annmarie Weeks said...

I entered the Divvies Bakery giveaway at Snafood!

Angela G said...

I'd like to try the chicken cannelloni.
ag1414@hotmail.com

Angela G said...

I follow Jane on twitter.
ag1414
ag1414@hotmail.com

Angela G said...

I'm a friend of Jane on facebook.
angela.gaffke
ag1414@hotmail.com

Angela G said...

I follow Speedy Gourmet on blogger.
ag1414@hotmail.com

Angela G said...

I signed up for the newsletter at Make Ahead Meals #1
ag1414@hotmail.com

Angela G said...

I signed up for the newsletter at Make Ahead Meals #2
ag1414@hotmail.com

saturdaynightfever said...

Baked Chicken Chimichangas!

edgenemmers@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Well - the first one I would make is Chicken Marsala with a twist - but you mentioned that so I would try Buffalo Chicken Dip or Pumpkin Coffee cake.

kayswederski@yahoo.com

goodwitchglinda said...

I would love to try the Thai Chicken Thighs. We love Thai take-away and this would keep us home. Thanks! goodwitchglinda at gmail dot com

Mommy 2 Monkeys said...

I'd like to try the crab cakes.

aajacques said...

The mini cheesecakes sound good

aajacques said...

I follow on twitter- aajacques

Molly C. said...

My kids would love the mini cheesecakes.

susansmoaks said...

the taco dip sounds good to me

susansmoaks said...

jane's facebook friend request sent
tony l smoaks

susansmoaks said...

newsletter subscriber #1

susansmoaks said...

newsletter subscriber #2

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

I'd like to make the Gingerbread for Christmas!

kngmckellar@hotmail.com

Betty C said...

I'd love to try the Chicken Stroganoff.

Betty C said...

I follow Jane Doiron on Twitter as willitara.

Andrea Kruse said...

Daily Tweet!
http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/5211531818
andrea.kruse at gmail dot com

Gabriel S-J. said...

I like the Italian Chicken.

Dawn Reid said...

I entered the Waterlicious Giveaway on Snafood.

Dawn Reid said...

I entered the Pier 1 Imports giveaway

Unknown said...

I would love to try the Zucchini Apple Bread. garrettsambo@aol.com

cman said...

Baked manicotti :)

lilyk said...

The baked chicken chimichangas recipe looks very tasty!

lilyk said...

I became a fan of Jane Doiron on Facebook.

lilyk said...

I signed up for the Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms Newsletter. #1

lilyk said...

I signed up for the Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms Newsletter. #2

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