This giveaway is now closed. Thank you!
Remember The Gathering of Friends cookbook I told you about recently? Now’s your chance to get a free copy of your own! TWO lucky, randomly-selected TWFD readers will each win a copy of this great cookbook! Just leave a comment on this post by Midnight PT on Sunday, December 14!
Thank you to Michelle Huxtable & Alyse Christensen, the authors of The Gathering of Friends, for such a great holiday giveaway! And be sure to check out their website, where you can order the book, see some video and get some recipes!
Hello! My name is Jane Maynard and you've landed yourself on my blog, This Week for Dinner™. Every Sunday I share a weekly menu...and then count on you to share your own! You'll also find other deliciousness that I hope you'll enjoy!
Merry Christmas to me?!
Comment by Robyn — December 10, 2008 @ 11:56 am
I love entertaining friends!
Comment by Thien-Kim — December 10, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
That looks wonderful.
pick me?
Comment by Jessica Gottlieb — December 10, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
I need this today!
Comment by Auntie Barb — December 10, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
Oh, it looks beautiful and I need all the help I can get when it comes to entertaining.
Comment by kim/hormone-colored days — December 10, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
looks like a great book!
Comment by Melanie — December 10, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
Michael has just stopped being a picky eater and now I’m desperate for new recipes to try out on him! Good-bye bologna sandwiches, hello gourmet eats!
Comment by Helen Naylor — December 10, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
count me in
Comment by feener — December 10, 2008 @ 12:06 pm
I would love it! Thanks Jane!
Comment by Linn — December 10, 2008 @ 12:07 pm
Oh! I have admired this cookbook from a far for a loooooooooong time now.
Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Comment by Meghan — December 10, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
Recipe books are always one of my favorite things to give (and get) for Christmas.
Comment by Becca — December 10, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
What a great idea! This would be fun.
Comment by Selfish Mom — December 10, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
oh, please enter me in the contest! I’d love to give this to my friend who looooooooves cookbooks (after I take a gander, of course…)
Comment by Gwendolen Gross — December 10, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
Oh! Me!
Comment by Gina — December 10, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
I love a good cookbook. I hope I win.
Comment by Stephani — December 10, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
This looks fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!
Comment by Hillary Omdal — December 10, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
sounds great!
Comment by Maria Hartnett — December 10, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
Enter me!
Comment by Amy Jo — December 10, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
Oh, yeah! Thanks for the chance!
Comment by Katie B — December 10, 2008 @ 12:15 pm
I love cookbooks!! Thanks for the chance to win a new one…
Comment by Matty — December 10, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
Will you come cook for me if I win?
Comment by Big Bahama Mama — December 10, 2008 @ 12:19 pm
Oh this would make a wonderful gift for my dad!
Comment by Stephanie — December 10, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
Perhaps winning this book might kick us in the pants to entertain again post-baby. Thank you…I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
Comment by Laura — December 10, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
SWEET. I hope I’m one of the lucky ones!!
Comment by Melissa — December 10, 2008 @ 12:22 pm
I’d love to win one of these books. Thanks!
Comment by De in D.C. — December 10, 2008 @ 12:29 pm
I’d love a new cookbook!
Comment by Amanda — December 10, 2008 @ 12:30 pm
I would love to have this book.
Comment by Kristen — December 10, 2008 @ 12:44 pm
Jane, Hope I get the cookbook!! I love cookbooks. Also, I used your site for an Amazon purchase, FYI. I deserve to WIN!!!!!
Comment by Barbara A Baker — December 10, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
Isn’t this a clever book? Does it come with a personal assistant? Seriously, it’s a great idea and perfect for “starting anew” in the holidays. If I win it, I promise to use it!
Comment by Myrna — December 10, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
This book looks wonderful!
Comment by Stacie — December 10, 2008 @ 1:03 pm
I would love this…so would my friends and family who I cook for!!! Thanks Jane!
Comment by Isa — December 10, 2008 @ 1:06 pm
I love your giveaways!
Thanks!
Comment by Emma — December 10, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
Thanks, Jane!
Comment by Amy Duke — December 10, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
I would love to win this — thanks Jane!
Comment by Leslie — December 10, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
Ohhhh…hope it’s me this time!
Comment by Michelle — December 10, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
I love to entertain and I can always find room for just one more cookbook. Here’s keeping my fingers crossed.
Comment by Sue Nelson — December 10, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
Oh that looks like a wonderful cookbook!!
Comment by aimee — December 10, 2008 @ 1:32 pm
All my cookbooks are in the storage unit……fingers are crossed
Comment by Mawa — December 10, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
So excited! I’ve given this as a gift to someone and have never received it so I hope now’s my chance;-)
Comment by Nicole Beckstrand — December 10, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
I love all the great recipes. I didn’t bring any of my cookbooks and so I really love that I have your site to look to for great ideas.
Comment by Maria Lewis — December 10, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
i am a cookbook fanatic!! hope i win
Comment by J. fergie — December 10, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
pick me. I LOVE cookbooks!
Comment by Nikki — December 10, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
how very exciting!
Comment by kristie — December 10, 2008 @ 2:05 pm
Yes! I need this book. Really, really need.
Comment by Kari — December 10, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
I’d love this, really plan to start entertaining in my new digs.
Comment by Nicole — December 10, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
Sounds great! I’d love to check it out!
Comment by Stacey — December 10, 2008 @ 2:24 pm
Awesome giveaway! One can never have too many cookbooks!
Comment by Malerie Weed — December 10, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
What can I say. . . I’m a cookbook junkie. Cook books are my novels. Try taking one to the airport next time or to the beach. Way more inspiring than people or us weekly with the added bonus of getting down on yourself after looking at the pictures.
Comment by Julie — December 10, 2008 @ 2:32 pm
I love cooking and I love friends — great combination!
Comment by janet — December 10, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
I love love love cookbooks and feeding my friends and family. This would be so much fun to have.
Comment by Tamara — December 10, 2008 @ 2:58 pm
Yum!!
Comment by Ali — December 10, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
I Would love to win this book. I too am a cookbook junkie and as a mother of a nearly two-year old, am always looking for new, easy recipes for feeding my little family or having friends and family to our home to share a meal. My birthday is on the 23rd…this would make a wonderful birthday gift
LOL…but seriously, my birthday is on the 23rd.
Comment by Tamara — December 10, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
Oh how I heart new cookbooks!
Comment by Allison — December 10, 2008 @ 3:04 pm
Merry Christmas and stuff.
Comment by Lindsay — December 10, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
i love new cookbooks! pick me jane!
Comment by Adrianne — December 10, 2008 @ 3:13 pm
I am not a bad cook, but just can’t seem to get it together with the table settings and presentation. This book would be a big help! Merry Christmas, everyone!
Comment by Denise — December 10, 2008 @ 3:15 pm
I met the authors but didn’t buy the book, but this would be sweet!
Comment by Nancy — December 10, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
Is Michelle Huxtable related to the TV family by chance? j/k I would love this book!
Comment by Renee — December 10, 2008 @ 4:01 pm
okay, you can give this to me jan 15. thank you in advance.
Comment by Guatemalan Princess — December 10, 2008 @ 4:04 pm
I have a beautiful daughter that would love this…. so pick me!! Nicki
Comment by nicki — December 10, 2008 @ 4:09 pm
Hey Jane,
Did you know you are on the front page of the UCSD housing webpage?
http://hds.ucsd.edu/hsgaffil/affilhsg_stats/ArchStatistic.aspx?community=LJDS
Say hi to Nate for me.
Comment by Corbin — December 10, 2008 @ 4:20 pm
I love cookbooks. I love your blog. I’d love to win!
Comment by jami — December 10, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
I do love cookbooks..
Comment by Christie — December 10, 2008 @ 4:53 pm
I would love to win the cookbook!
Comment by Ellen Patton — December 10, 2008 @ 4:59 pm
“Have friends, will gather.”
Comment by Jessica Hansen — December 10, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
I would love to win this for a friend of mine who loves to read cookbooks.
Comment by Stimey — December 10, 2008 @ 6:07 pm
Yummy! Thanks for the give-away.
Comment by Courtney — December 10, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
I need this cookbook! I’m in a rut and need some inspiration to try new recipes! My family will thank you!
Comment by Jo — December 10, 2008 @ 7:07 pm
I would love this cookbook!
Comment by Gretchen — December 10, 2008 @ 7:25 pm
Any cooking help is gladly accepted! I hope to win! Thank you, Jane!
Comment by Kerri Shek — December 10, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Looks amazing… pick me!
Comment by Mary in AZ — December 10, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Big money, No Whammies…I need that cookbook!
Comment by Cora W — December 10, 2008 @ 7:55 pm
I’ve seen this book it’s incredible! The prettiest cookbook out there!
Comment by Amber Sargent — December 10, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
i love to entertain – looks like they have some great ideas and recipes!
Comment by Christine — December 10, 2008 @ 8:02 pm
Can never have too many cookbooks … both D and I have a fetish for cookbooks!
Comment by cicero — December 10, 2008 @ 8:09 pm
You can never have too many cookbooks! Although I am running out of shelf space!
Comment by Kate — December 10, 2008 @ 8:19 pm
this is a comment
Comment by Aaron — December 10, 2008 @ 8:50 pm
if only we could have a gathering of friends. hopefully one day!
Comment by stacy — December 10, 2008 @ 9:08 pm
Maybe this cookbook will help me come up with some new recipes for the annual family gathering. I can use all the help I can get!
Comment by Kim M — December 10, 2008 @ 9:11 pm
Just found this website and i love it already!
Comment by Teresa S — December 10, 2008 @ 9:13 pm
Wow, I’m 81! Lotta interest in this book–it looks great!
Comment by Adriana — December 10, 2008 @ 9:43 pm
Just trying my luck here. Hope I get it!
Comment by Florence C H Siew — December 10, 2008 @ 9:52 pm
I just don’t have enough cookbooks. I need it badly.
Comment by Brittany — December 10, 2008 @ 10:00 pm
I read cookbooks like novels. Please pick me!
Comment by emily — December 10, 2008 @ 10:04 pm
I love books like this!
Comment by lisa — December 10, 2008 @ 10:06 pm
I could use some new recipes! Ya for good cookbooks!
Comment by Natalie Hall — December 10, 2008 @ 10:53 pm
Love it!
Comment by TaraLP — December 10, 2008 @ 11:03 pm
If I win I promise to give it as a gift, after I look at it!
Comment by cathy — December 10, 2008 @ 11:23 pm
We are making such a lovely community of friends and I am learning to entertain friends with toddlers (like us)! It would be so wonderful to have and use this book in my journey of friendship and entertaining:)
Comment by Leia — December 11, 2008 @ 12:03 am
I cook! Pick me!
Comment by Annie — December 11, 2008 @ 12:17 am
well, i didn’t win the last one, so i’ll try for this one!!
Comment by Sarah Thompson — December 11, 2008 @ 5:13 am
Looks like a lovely book!
Comment by Jessica — December 11, 2008 @ 6:25 am
I want to win.
Comment by Cheryl — December 11, 2008 @ 7:50 am
I love cookbooks, entertaining and of course winning!
Comment by Jamie Bellessa — December 11, 2008 @ 7:58 am
I love to get new cookbooks (almost as much as getting new shoes), especially when they are recommended to me. Thanks!
Comment by Jenny — December 11, 2008 @ 8:07 am
I always need another cook book.
Comment by Deana — December 11, 2008 @ 8:43 am
I have just the spot for it on my kitchen bookshelf
Comment by Annie — December 11, 2008 @ 9:12 am
This looks great – I love cooking and would love to be entered!
Comment by Allison — December 11, 2008 @ 10:13 am
I love cookbooks! I want this!
Vicki
Comment by VIcki Tunell — December 11, 2008 @ 10:20 am
I am feeling lucky!
Comment by Colleen Sanders — December 11, 2008 @ 11:59 am
I am always looking for something new to feed my kiddos!
Comment by Claudia — December 11, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
wow, lots of responses…cookbooks are my favorite reading material.
Comment by Collette — December 11, 2008 @ 12:25 pm
I love your blog. Thanks for including me in the giveaway!
Comment by Christina W. — December 11, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
Oh, pick me! I love to collect cook books!
Comment by Adri — December 11, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
I love cookbooks!
Comment by Kristy — December 11, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
This would be a very nice Christmas present for myself and I could use it to make Christmas dishes for my family!
Comment by Crystal — December 11, 2008 @ 3:57 pm
I love cookbooks – and your blog!
Comment by Jennifer — December 11, 2008 @ 5:11 pm
Another great giveaway! Thanks Jane!
Comment by Stephanie — December 11, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
I wouldn’t survive with out your blog. It’s helped and inspired me to get organized and plan great meals for my family. Thank you for making it easy!
Comment by Lisa — December 11, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Always love new ideas and recipes.
Comment by Auntie Deb — December 11, 2008 @ 7:36 pm
you always have such fun things to give away!
Comment by Nadia — December 11, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
Oh, I loved browsing through their website, when you first posted about the cookbook. It would be so fun to win this one!
Comment by Megan — December 11, 2008 @ 9:06 pm
The cookbook would give me some great new ideas for our Christmas feast this year!!!!
Comment by Corey — December 12, 2008 @ 6:13 am
who can’t use another cookbook?
Comment by megan — December 12, 2008 @ 6:21 am
This looks great! I love trying new cookbooks!
Comment by Sarah F — December 12, 2008 @ 9:34 am
Not much chance of this, but
PICK ME, PICK ME =]
Comment by Michelle — December 12, 2008 @ 9:56 am
It looks like a wonderful cookbook!
Comment by Rynell — December 12, 2008 @ 10:40 am
I’m ready to cook from something new, cute title.
Comment by Zana Bowen — December 12, 2008 @ 11:45 am
I love me a good cookbook.
Comment by lori haun — December 12, 2008 @ 11:59 am
What a fun book..I would love that for the holidays!
Comment by Katy — December 12, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
The book looks great! I think that it would give me an excuse to invite friends over! Thanks!
Comment by Nicole — December 12, 2008 @ 2:53 pm
Maybe this time…
Comment by Kristin — December 12, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
okay, i really want to win this book! And it’s my hubby’s b-day on the 14th- which means….nothing for this raffle, but felt like that would give me good vibes:)
Comment by annemarie — December 12, 2008 @ 5:29 pm
I live in cold Ottawa, Ontario -20 degrees today! I get together with friends as often as possible to stay warm through the winter. Please enter me!
Comment by Shauna — December 12, 2008 @ 5:29 pm
I would love to gather some friends around after I win this book!
Comment by Kris — December 12, 2008 @ 5:33 pm
I always love a new cookbook! Happy Holidays
Comment by Shannonk — December 12, 2008 @ 6:10 pm
I love cookbooks! This one looks great!
Comment by Sara — December 12, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
Whoo Hoo!~~Thanks for the opportunity!
Comment by Laurie Lozier — December 12, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
Looks like a great cookbook!
Comment by Lynn McCowan — December 13, 2008 @ 3:34 am
Please oh please! I would love to gather my friends together and cook a yummy meal!!! I can never get enough cookbooks. Merry Christmas.
Comment by Stacey Reed — December 13, 2008 @ 9:27 am
What a fun giveaway!! Count me in. Thanks!!
Comment by Lindsay S — December 13, 2008 @ 11:28 am
ooohhh!!! how exciting! I am so addicted to cookbooks… this would be so fun to add to the collection!
Comment by anna — December 13, 2008 @ 11:34 am
What a great giveaway before the holidays!! I would LOVE this cookbook! It looks super fabulous!
Comment by Theresa Elliott — December 13, 2008 @ 11:40 am
I’m glad I stumbled upon your site… it’s inspiring me to get cookin’! =)
Comment by Collette — December 13, 2008 @ 4:09 pm
Would winning this count as a Xmas present?
Comment by Cuyler — December 13, 2008 @ 10:05 pm
That book would be perfect!
Comment by Kim — December 14, 2008 @ 9:24 am
I want this book! How wonderful!
Comment by Kayla — December 14, 2008 @ 10:48 am
Nothin better than a good cookbook! I hope I win!
Comment by Smanning — December 14, 2008 @ 11:52 am
I would love this cookbook! Thanks!
Comment by Michele — December 14, 2008 @ 11:52 am
I hope I’m chosen.
Comment by Debbie Ward — December 14, 2008 @ 2:57 pm
I have a thing about collecting cookbooks and would LOVE this one! Dena
Comment by Dena Randall — December 14, 2008 @ 7:44 pm
Oh…Cookbooks are my absolute favorite reading! It would be a Christmas Miracle!!!
Comment by Jami — December 14, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
I’d love to have this cookbook!
Comment by MaryK — December 14, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
looks fabulous!
Comment by darbie — December 14, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
I am in a recipe funk! I would love a new cookbook!!!!
Comment by Sara — December 14, 2008 @ 9:01 pm
Please pick my wife….then it is one less thing I have to figure out for Christmas!
Comment by Cedro — December 14, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
i love recipes!
Comment by Lisa — December 14, 2008 @ 9:16 pm
Would love this, thanks!
Comment by Michelle — December 14, 2008 @ 9:36 pm
Tis the season to be cook’n! In the cookbook I’d be look’n!! Pick me!
Comment by Tammy Blais — December 14, 2008 @ 9:41 pm
I feel lucky!
Comment by heww — December 15, 2008 @ 9:00 am
I love cookbooks! I can only hope it is my lucky day!
Comment by Andrea Cooper — December 15, 2008 @ 8:24 pm
Awesome cookbook! I have volume 2 and absolutely love it. Need Vol 1 !!!!
Comment by Lois Mommaerts — December 4, 2009 @ 4:03 am