Cookbook Giveaway - Eat Shrink and Be Merry
Canadian food celebrities, Janet and Greta Podleski’s new healthy eating cookbook, “Eat, Shrink, and Be Merry,” is coming out later this summer, but you can get an early look by winning an advance copy here at “All Holiday Cafe,” as part of the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival.
The cookbook is a fun collection of recipes and cooking tips, using easy to find ingredients and easy to follow instructions. There are plenty of choices for holidays, including the Great Pretenderloin, Red White and Yahoo salad, and Bewedged appetizers. For more about Podleski sisters and their book, visit their Web site.
To win the cookbook, simply leave a comment below, telling us your favorite holiday before midnight on Monday, August 4 (EDT). The contest is open to US residents age 18 and older. Good Luck!
Note: this giveaway is now closed for new entries. The winner will be announced later on Tuesday.
(photo courtesy of RLM)
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155 opinions for Cookbook Giveaway - Eat Shrink and Be Merry
Faith
Jul 28, 2008 at 11:19 am
What a fun giveaway!
Holly
Jul 28, 2008 at 12:13 pm
My favorite holidays are Thanksgiving and Christmas! And, I love cookbooks. Awesome giveaway. Thanks!
Queen of the Click
Jul 28, 2008 at 1:40 pm
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I love planning for the day and having everyone over to celebrate. It’s exciting to pick out a tablecloth and a few special recipes to go with the classics.
Nikki
Jul 28, 2008 at 1:48 pm
My favorite holiday is Christmas - the glitter, the lights and the FOOD!
Susan C
Jul 28, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I love Christmas, I was born Christmas day so I get double presents!
CrystalGB
Jul 28, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I love Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Amanda D.
Jul 28, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Christmas! With Thanksgiving running a close second :)
Rachel
Jul 28, 2008 at 2:07 pm
like the others i love Christmas but I also love the summery July 4!!
Paula H
Jul 28, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I love Thanksgiving!
Patti
Jul 28, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I love the 4th of July! What a great excuse to have a huge BBQ and party!
Amanda
Jul 28, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I love the 4th of July and Christmas! Christmas would have to be my ultimate fave though!
Ronnica
Jul 28, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I’m always looking for new recipes!
Stephanie
Jul 28, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I love Christmas! I start listening to carols in September and always make lots of treats for everyone we know.
Megan
Jul 28, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I love Christmas, the lights, the sounds and the get togethers with family. I am already shopping for my kids!
Robin
Jul 28, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Definitely Thanksgiving!
Michelle
Jul 28, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I love Janet and Greta’s books. They are so punny! I own the first two, but I don’t have this one in my collection. yet. My favourite holiday would likely be Christmas.
Emily
Jul 28, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Thanksgiving is my favorite. It is a great reason to make pie.
ppreacherswife
Jul 28, 2008 at 7:21 pm
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. All that wonderful food!
Jackie @ Our Moments Our Memories
Jul 28, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Christmas, for sure. I love to decorate and bake and I love the feelings that the season evokes.
Emma
Jul 28, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Thanksgiving–spending time with family and eating great food!
Katrina
Jul 28, 2008 at 7:46 pm
I love Christmas!
Ashley
Jul 28, 2008 at 7:54 pm
My favorite holiday is Christmas because my mom is so excited and I love her house all decorated!
Debra Ford
Jul 28, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Cookbooks are awesome prizes. Thanks so much for the great giveaway.
My favorite holiday is my birthday (does that count?) For real holidays, I’m partial to Christmas I guess!
Carol
Jul 28, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Christmas! Hope I win! Thanks for the GREAT giveaway!! cdziuba@aol.com
Terra Heck
Jul 28, 2008 at 8:41 pm
My favorite holiday is Christmas.
Teri
Jul 28, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Thanks so much for the giveaway! I love Thanksgiving! Being together to celebrate all we’re thankful for is so wonderful!
Shannon
Jul 28, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Everyday I am thankful to God for my son Tristan.
So my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.
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Britni
Jul 28, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I love Christmas because I get time off from work to hang out with my family!
Liz
Jul 28, 2008 at 9:58 pm
I love Christmas! So much tradition and memories!
leigh
Jul 28, 2008 at 9:59 pm
my favorite is chrismas.
Kimberly V.
Jul 28, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Christmas is my all time favorite holiday. I love spending time with family and friends. I love the holiday specials and decorations and the music. I LOVE IT ALL!!!!
Ann
Jul 28, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Hands down - Christmas! Thanks for the giveaway.
Kristan
Jul 28, 2008 at 10:52 pm
easter! thanks.
Someone Being Me
Jul 28, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Christmas is my favorite holiday hands down. I love the twinkling lights, the tree, the food, friends and family and of course, the presents.
Mo
Jul 28, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Hi there Foodbuzz Friends!
My favorite holiday is Christmas! The candy, and cookies, and cakes! oh my!
Qtpies7
Jul 28, 2008 at 11:16 pm
I’m all for Christmas! The FOOD!
tangie c
Jul 28, 2008 at 11:17 pm
My favorite holiday is Christmas!! It’s just the biggest holiday in myfamily. We have a large family, a huge gathering and a feast fit for a king!! There is a huge tree with tons of presents! What could be better?!
Kelly Ann T.
Jul 28, 2008 at 11:19 pm
I love all the Holidays, getting a chance to spend time with my extended family is wonderful. We get together for all of the holidays and I look forward to each and everyone.
Christi
Jul 28, 2008 at 11:31 pm
The best holiday has to be Thanksgiving, right? There’s so much yummy food!
Annabelle@Christian Momma
Jul 29, 2008 at 12:03 am
I’m a Christmas girl. I love visiting with family!
Susan C
Jul 29, 2008 at 12:08 am
I love all holidays, but I would have to say my favorite one is Christmas.
Cindi
Jul 29, 2008 at 1:05 am
Sounds like a fantastic cookbook filled with wonderful recipes and ideas. I like different holidays for various reasons. I will choose Christmas because the holiday spirit seems to go on for a longer time. Thanks, Cindi
Shilo Beedy
Jul 29, 2008 at 1:25 am
My favorite holiday is thanksgiving
Liz Cranage
Jul 29, 2008 at 2:11 am
Mine of course is Christmas. Being together with all my family & friends and all the goodies to eat
Angela Johnson
Jul 29, 2008 at 2:58 am
Why, Christmas, of course, not the same as an adult, but I relive it through my little man! Love it! (I like Halloween too!)
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CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)
Jul 29, 2008 at 4:25 am
Really I have become fascinated with passover; I hope to do a passover celebration this year. Otherwise my favorite cooking holiday is Christmas.
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Suzie G
Jul 29, 2008 at 4:39 am
My favorite holiday is Fourth of July. I love the fireworks and flags flying everywhere!
GrnMtnGirl
Jul 29, 2008 at 6:54 am
Christmas… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”
Cooking Tips
Jul 29, 2008 at 7:53 am
We are notorious for eating complete junk, seeing no real danger with it and carry on eating junk. Cooking Tips
Nikki
Jul 29, 2008 at 9:29 am
Myfavorite holiday is Halloween. In our neighborhood it is a big deal . We all decorate elaborately. The kids trick or treat and we have a community party. Its one holiday where I dont have to do much. lol
Please enter me.
Nikki
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Helene
Jul 29, 2008 at 9:37 am
Christmas, definitely.
maggie
Jul 29, 2008 at 9:50 am
Thanksgiving is definitely my favorite. It’s the only holiday that I see ALL of my family, on both sides. The food is pretty good, also. :)
majellamom
Jul 29, 2008 at 10:04 am
My favorite holiday is Easter! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kristine
Jul 29, 2008 at 10:19 am
Christmas is mine! Thanks
Kristine J.
Jul 29, 2008 at 10:20 am
hard choice - either christmas or thanksgiving!!!
Dani'
Jul 29, 2008 at 10:41 am
Eating isn’t my problem..I can just look at something and it goes right to the bum. I like Halloween and Christmas!
Amber S.
Jul 29, 2008 at 11:00 am
I love Christmas! I enjoy getting gifts for everyone and all the yummy food is fantastic!
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kristen
Jul 29, 2008 at 11:16 am
i heart christmas and good cookbooks . . . thanks!
ryankristenwilson(at)msn(dot)com
tara
Jul 29, 2008 at 11:32 am
definitely Christmas!
sandra
Jul 29, 2008 at 11:38 am
I have one of their books already and love it. I have been wanting to check this one out…Thanks for the chance. My favorite holiday is Christmas.
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Susan G
Jul 29, 2008 at 12:05 pm
My favorite holiday? Christmas! Family and friends get together, worship, love, share and EAT!!!!
Megan
Jul 29, 2008 at 12:14 pm
We love Christmas!
Queen B
Jul 29, 2008 at 12:55 pm
This sounds like a great cookbook!
And my favorite holiday is Christmas!
Lori
Jul 29, 2008 at 1:13 pm
I love Christmas, especially wrapping gifts.
kamewh
Jul 29, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Christmas is definitely my favorite holiday!
Maureen
Jul 29, 2008 at 1:25 pm
My favorite holiday is Christmas!
Lindsie
Jul 29, 2008 at 1:30 pm
My favorite holiday is 4th of July!
Katherine Frazier
Jul 29, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I love Halloween!
Jennifer Hill
Jul 29, 2008 at 3:27 pm
My favorite holiday is Christmas.
Kimberly
Jul 29, 2008 at 3:30 pm
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving! Thanks for the chance to win!
Ginny
Jul 29, 2008 at 3:32 pm
My favorite holiday is Halloween, fun without all the stress of some of some of the other holidays!
Susan Sunderlin
Jul 29, 2008 at 3:37 pm
What fun!
Thanks for the chance
Blessings abound!
diane d
Jul 29, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Definitely Christmas. Ahhh . . . the food, the gifts, the smiles. :) Thanks for such a great giveaway!
Kathy
Jul 29, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Great prize! My fav holiday is definitely Christmas!
GiBee
Jul 29, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I love Thanksgiving AND Christmas!
lifeasamama
Jul 29, 2008 at 4:10 pm
when i met my husband online, one of our first emails to each other asked this question, and he responded “groundhogs day” because people always gave him cake and presents…
i thought that was a really sweet answer (it’s his bday, obviously), so i’m going to go with that one!
Kyra
Jul 29, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Everybody probably says this but I love Christmas, the snow, decorations, and family. (present don’t hurt either!)
Alaina
Jul 29, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Christmas is my very favorite holiday! I host an open house every year and love giving gifts!
Carrie Z
Jul 29, 2008 at 5:26 pm
I love New Years Eve- just the excitement and the staying up late and getting dressed up. It has always been my favorite!
audra
Jul 29, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Who dosn’t love Christmas? Other than that I would have to say the Fourth of July. Thanks for the great giveaway! audrajjensen(at)msn(dot)com
Pam
Jul 29, 2008 at 7:32 pm
I might be strange, but I love Halloween. We always have a huge get together for family and friends, with lots of food. New receipes would be great. Thanks so much.
Joan
Jul 29, 2008 at 7:41 pm
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.
Robyn's Online World
Jul 29, 2008 at 7:43 pm
My favorite holiday is actual the entire season between Thanksgiving Day (US) and New Years. I just love all the decorations and the parties and yummy appetizers and foods!
Janet
Jul 29, 2008 at 8:12 pm
My favorite holiday as an adult is Memorial Day because it always means that summer time is starting.
Jaime C.
Jul 29, 2008 at 8:23 pm
My favorite holiday is Halloween. I still love getting all dressed up. :)
Alyce
Jul 29, 2008 at 9:05 pm
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It has so much yummy food and everyone is more mellow than at Christmas time.
megan
Jul 29, 2008 at 10:05 pm
I would love to check out this cookbook.
Jill (Little One's Baby Gifts)
Jul 29, 2008 at 10:26 pm
My favorite holiday is Christmas! Thank you!
Rita A.
Jul 29, 2008 at 10:44 pm
This is what I sure need around the holidays. Thanks.
amber
Jul 29, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Thanks, I love cookbooks!
Mia J.
Jul 30, 2008 at 12:14 am
I love Christmas. I am always looking for new recipes so hope I win this. Thanks!
kiy
Jul 30, 2008 at 12:37 am
Fav holiday? It’s got to be Christmas. It’s all about family. :)
Caryn B
Jul 30, 2008 at 12:47 am
Christmas is my favorite
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Cherie J
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:04 am
My favorite holiday is Christmas. Thanks for the contest!
geri
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:47 am
Thanks for the great giveaway!!! Please include me!
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Chrysa
Jul 30, 2008 at 2:17 am
Christmas is my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kathleen
Jul 30, 2008 at 2:31 am
I need all the help I can get at finding ways to eat more healthfully with a smile! Thanks for the giveaway!
Storm
Jul 30, 2008 at 3:24 am
I love Halloween the most, but Christmas is right behind it!
Molly Capel
Jul 30, 2008 at 6:19 am
I love Christmas! And cooking.
Jennifer M
Jul 30, 2008 at 6:56 am
It used to be christmas, but I think it’s Thanksgiving now because of the great weather and having family all together.
Bittersweet
Jul 30, 2008 at 8:21 am
Oh what fun! I love several holidays but I would have to say I’m also caught up with Christmas as my favorite holiday. Lots of color, music and family memories! Count me in on your giveaway!!
lindsey
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:21 am
I could definitely use some shrinking…especially around the holidays. Sign me up!
My favorite holiday has to be Christmas - We live in Louisiana and travel to Minnesota to spend time with my family. The cooler weather and the snow is really a sight! DS and DH love it!
jen
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:44 am
I love all the holidays but the 4th of july is so much fun with bbq’s and fireworks and fireflies….I also love Christmas so much and New years. Please count me in please.
Sandra
Jul 30, 2008 at 10:25 am
Valentines Day!
Lora
Jul 30, 2008 at 10:34 am
I LOVE Christmas–and I love the possibility of eating and shrinking!
Alexandra Hancock
Jul 30, 2008 at 11:39 am
I am going to go with Christmas. I know, I know, everyone picks that holiday.
alexandra dot hancock at gmail dot com
Colleen
Jul 30, 2008 at 11:46 am
I pick Thanksgiving. A very low-key, no stress day, and usually a 4 day weekend. Hope you have a nice week!
amy delong
Jul 30, 2008 at 12:08 pm
my favorite holiday is christmas!! ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com
Charlotte
Jul 30, 2008 at 12:11 pm
I love Thanksgiving! It always brings back memories of my great aunt’s house, where we used to spend Thanksgiving when I was little. We still have the same basic menu, but we try to use some new recipes, too.
Christina
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I love christmas becuase it is the time if giving!
Karen
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! Thanks;)
HEATHER G
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Sounds like a fun cookbook. Christmas is my favorite holiday. Nothing better than giving gifts!
Audra Marie
Jul 30, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Christmas! I love Christmas. I’ve already been thinking about it hehe.
Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Jeannie
Jul 30, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I would have to say Halloween, Easter & Thanksgiving!!! Sorry I couldn’t just pick one!
Halloween because I love to dress up!
Easter because I love getting and giving Easter Baskets and Thanksgiving because its the best food and family you could have around one table!!!!! =)
Great contest!!!
Two things that make me “WANT” this cookbook are #1 - I like that Shrink is in the title!!!! =) That is a PLUS!!!! and the #2 reason is the easy to find ingredients!!!
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Susan Taylor
Jul 30, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Thanksgiving.Love seeing all the family, the good food and watching football.
AJ
Jul 30, 2008 at 3:27 pm
What a fun contest. I would have to say Christmas. Our family loves it so much, we actually host a Christmas in July Gift Exchange party with our kids’ playgroup. I hope I win!
Cassandra
Jul 30, 2008 at 3:49 pm
My favorite holidays are Christmas and Easter because these are the holidays that I get to bake the most and share my baked goods with the most people–thanks for the great giveaway!
Allveggedout
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Fun! Mine is definitely Thanksgiving… stuffing, mashed potatoes and pie = heaven on earth!
Josie
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:36 pm
I know it’s said a lot but my favorite holiday is Christmas!
Audrey
Jul 30, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Favorite holiday? I think it varies from year to year. I enjoy Thanksgiving for many reasons. It’s non religious so it’s a holiday we can share with family and friends both. We also can pretty much make any food item and it’s just prefect. Great question :)
KJ
Jul 30, 2008 at 6:55 pm
WHAT A GREAT TITLE! AND I COULD STAND TO SHRINK!
Please include me in the fun!
KJ - California
KJ
Jul 30, 2008 at 6:56 pm
OOOPS, I forgot my favorite holiday…CHRISTMAS!
Jeanine
Jul 30, 2008 at 7:07 pm
I love Halloween, it is my favorite hands down.
Sarah Z
Jul 30, 2008 at 8:27 pm
I love Christmas and have WAY too many ornaments - I can’t help myself!
Thank you!
Megret
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:12 pm
I love Easter!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
Sarah Berry
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Christmas especially now that I have my daughter. I love doing all the christmasy things with her.
Sharon Fairclough
Jul 31, 2008 at 1:15 am
My fave holiday is Christmas, so much to see. Thanks for the contest
Janet F
Jul 31, 2008 at 1:24 am
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
Thank you!
michelle
Jul 31, 2008 at 2:26 am
Favorite holiday is St. Patricks Day!
No pesky family members over! HA!
-Shelly
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Julie Donahue
Jul 31, 2008 at 2:53 am
Looks yummy! I love Valentine’s Day (my anniversary).
Tiffany Rosson
Jul 31, 2008 at 10:29 am
Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
tiffanyannrosson at yahoo dot com
Carla
Jul 31, 2008 at 10:41 am
Christmas is my favorite holiday, I love getting together with family!
Tara Hill
Jul 31, 2008 at 11:24 am
My favorite Holiday is Thanksgiving because we all get together!
Ashley
Jul 31, 2008 at 2:05 pm
i love the 4th of july for the foods, its that great fruity summer food
judy brittle
Jul 31, 2008 at 2:10 pm
My favorite Holiday is Christmas. Thats when my entire family gets together. Thank you so much!
Tamara Bennington
Jul 31, 2008 at 3:24 pm
My favorite holiday has to be Holloween. I love to decorate the house inside and out to the hilt. I am just like a little kid when that day comes around. Love seeing all of the children come up the driveway in their costums. Thank-you for the contest.
Theresa N
Jul 31, 2008 at 5:14 pm
My favorite holiday is CHRISTMAS, love it ..
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Chrissy
Jul 31, 2008 at 7:27 pm
My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love the decorations, music, food, spending time with family, and remembering the reason we celebrate, Jesus.
Janelle
Jul 31, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Halloween is a lot of fun…you get to be silly and goofy. I love Christmas music and anticipation. And 4th of July is also a lot of fun…summer, friends, food, sunshine, memories.
Miss Heidi
Jul 31, 2008 at 8:42 pm
I have two favorite holidays. I like Halloween because I get to decorate my place like a horror movie. I like Christmas also because I get to do a lot of baking. Thanks.
Heidi
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Mara B.
Jul 31, 2008 at 10:31 pm
What an awesome prize! I would love to win it.
Kristy
Jul 31, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Great prize. My favorite holiday has to be Christmas.
Marina John
Aug 1, 2008 at 3:01 am
Christmas without a doubt!
michelle b.
Aug 1, 2008 at 6:31 am
My favorite holiday is Christmas
Stacy
Aug 1, 2008 at 8:20 am
I collect cookbooks so this would be great. And I love Halloween!
Rodney K
Aug 1, 2008 at 9:34 am
I hope to win this for my wife, thanks for having the contest.
Peggy Gorman
Aug 1, 2008 at 11:37 am
I love all the holidays and always cook so many different items for everyone. I love trying new foods ,I know my family enjoys eating all the goodies. I know they love me but I have a feeling they are here for the food. Count me in to win
Arlene D.
Aug 1, 2008 at 3:44 pm
every day should be a holiday. My favs are Halloween % Christmas in July & December.
awesome giveaway - thx
Kimberly L
Aug 2, 2008 at 1:37 am
My favorite holiday is Christmas. Thank you for the giveaway.
Elizabeth M.
Aug 2, 2008 at 7:30 pm
I love Christmas because everyone in the family is home together!
Karin
Aug 3, 2008 at 1:50 am
My favorite holidays are Halloween and Christmas!