Dine & Dish Giveaway

by Kristen on July 16, 2008

Carol’s cookbook, Table Talk, continues to be extremely popular in my house. My love for this book has only increased with each recipe I try! I have decided that it would only be fair to give one of you the chance to win a copy of this fantastic cookbook. For dinner tonight, we had Tried and True Meatballs with Zingy Red Sauce. My husband’s comments, “These were the best meatballs with sauce and pasta you have ever made!”. Want the recipe? Get the book ;)

Gathering together at least once a day for a family meal is very important. Because of that, I am also going to include in this giveaway Food for Talk by my friend Julienne Smith. Food for Talk is a box of conversation starters for families and friends to use at meal time to get the conversation flowing.

Entering to win is simple. First, head over to Carol’s website and check out Table Talk. After you have done that, come back and leave one comment on this post. Please fill out the form with your name, email address and blog address. If you don’t have a blog, that is fine. Just make sure you let me know how I can get a hold of you.

All entries must be received by Midnight CST on Wednesday, July 23rd.

{ 73 comments… read them below or add one }

Toni July 16, 2008 at 6:31 pm

What a great giveaway! I’m not a food blogger yet, but I’m working on one about my experiences.

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Sheila July 16, 2008 at 6:34 pm

The book sounds wonderful, and I don’t even like meatballs but I want some after looking at that picture.

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Dawn of Dawn's Recipes July 16, 2008 at 6:41 pm

Great, now I’m craving spaghetti and meatballs…hahaha!

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Jennifer M. July 16, 2008 at 6:45 pm

The chicken and veggies look delicious! My family would be grateful for new recipes for me to try!

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LyB July 16, 2008 at 7:02 pm

I love meatballs and those look fabulous! I so want that book! :)

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Trysha July 16, 2008 at 7:50 pm

Oooooh those look good. Saucy!

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noble pig July 16, 2008 at 9:08 pm

That picture is awesome!

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Nabeela July 16, 2008 at 11:42 pm

Looks yummy!I would love to get the book!

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Elizabeth M. July 17, 2008 at 2:54 am

I like how it’s geared towards meals that make sense in today’s times. The pictures look fabulous. I’d love to win the book! (I don’t have a blog…yet.)

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rachel July 17, 2008 at 3:34 am

Yum, meatballs! I wonder what her secret is?

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Stacy July 17, 2008 at 4:32 am

Your family must really eat well! I am so jealous. Forget the cruise I am just coming to your house to eat!!

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Catherine July 17, 2008 at 5:48 am

Those recipes look delicious! These cookbooks could give my weekly dinner rotation a badly-needed facelife.

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Betsy July 17, 2008 at 6:02 am

We hold the same view about dinner time being family time. Looks like a great cookbook!

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kim davidson July 17, 2008 at 6:12 am

I love cookbooks with pictures and table talk seems like it has some beautiful ones. Been enjoying the recipes on your blog. Thanks.

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Melene July 17, 2008 at 7:22 am

I think I’d like that book if the only recipe in it was the meatballs! I really enjoy your blog.

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Laura July 17, 2008 at 7:37 am

This book and your recipes look so yummy… it’s times like these, I question being a vegetarian! But since I’d probably only be able to use 1/4 or 1/3 of the 80 recipes in her fantastic book, I’d love to win this for my sister. She’s our family’s next budding chef-du-jour, and she’d LOVE it. Thanks for the chance to win and giving us your reviews/opinion of the book. Sometimes it’s hard to know if a book will ‘produce’, before you buy and try it out.

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Glenda July 17, 2008 at 8:08 am

Mealtime is very important around our house. I didn’t grow up like that and want to make sure my kids do!! And cookbooks are an obsession of mine – I love a new cookbook!

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Lindsay Brandt July 17, 2008 at 8:36 am

I love your blog and share your feelings about family dinners. Some of the best discussions happen when everyone gathers around the table and my favorite memories from my own childhood were made there. I can’t wait to check out this book.

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Deborah July 17, 2008 at 8:36 am

First of all – thanks for your email! You are too sweet!

I’m all over this giveaway, and even if I don’t win, I’m guessing I’ll be buying this book! I never realized how important table time was growing up, but now as an adult, and soon to be mom :) , I realize how lucky I was and how much I want that for my family.

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Janice July 17, 2008 at 9:50 am

I just love the sound of “Zingy red sauce”! Sounds like it’s right up my alley.

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Cynthia July 17, 2008 at 10:15 am

I have long been a fan of your cooking and now that you’ve shared the secrets of your source I am even more enthralled!

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Shalee July 17, 2008 at 11:29 am

Dinner is one of our definite times of day. I don’t like it when things interfer with that beloved family time. Plus, it’s the one place where I know I’ll have praise instead of complaints.

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Lan July 17, 2008 at 11:37 am

this looks positively delish! i’ve always been a fan of having dinner together at the end of the day with my loved ones. when i grow up, i’ll also continue that tradition.

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Ashley July 17, 2008 at 11:40 am

What a gorgeous book, There is really something great about a book that shows pictures with all it’s recipes. I’m a novice food blogger, just got started last month.

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Chris July 17, 2008 at 12:05 pm

Yeah…definitely starting to crave meatballs now…mmmm

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Carla July 17, 2008 at 12:12 pm

This book looks great. I love the photography. We make a point to eat dinner together every night of the week as a family. As much as you gushed over it, how could I possibly pass up a chance to win it?

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The Cat's Pajamas July 17, 2008 at 12:33 pm

I eat dinner with The Husband as often as his schedule allows and I really miss it when he’s not home. I’d love the book! One can never have an excess of cookbooks… until you have to move across the country.

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Theresa July 17, 2008 at 12:40 pm

Mmmm, meatballs. Eating dinner with my family every night is one of my fondest memories. I don’t have any children yet, but we still do family dinner every night–me and my husband, no TV, all talk.

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steamy kitchen July 17, 2008 at 12:52 pm

I CRAVE meatballs! Esp now b/c I’ve been making Asian food every single day and would love a change in pace!

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Vicki July 17, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Eek, another cookbook on my “must have” list!

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Marsha Hanzel July 17, 2008 at 1:33 pm

The meatballs and sauce look delicious. The cookbook looks really nice, too. I would love to cook from it.

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Mrs. L July 17, 2008 at 1:57 pm

I’d already put this on my amazon wish list (how come they don’t have a photo of the cover yet??) due to your glowing reviews!

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Trisha July 17, 2008 at 2:11 pm

That looks so delicious!

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Nicole (ikkinlala) July 17, 2008 at 4:51 pm

This looks like a wonderful book!

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Sadie July 17, 2008 at 5:06 pm

Even if I don’t win, I will probably by the cookbook. It looks awesome!! I’m always on the search for the perfect meatball since my husband loves meatballs. Your site is great, I’m glad I found it.

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sharon July 17, 2008 at 6:28 pm

Yum, those meatballs look amazing!

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Sarah July 17, 2008 at 6:33 pm

I’m really intrigued by this book! You seem to have such good luck with all of the recipes. I rarely find a cookbook where I love every recipe. The carrot cake in the post after this one is the one that really drew me in though! Thanks for offering such a wonderful give-away.

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Lucy July 17, 2008 at 6:59 pm

Yum! These meatballs look great and I can’t wait to make the carrot cake!! Love your blog!

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Lisa July 17, 2008 at 8:28 pm

I love the idea of Table Talk. Family meal time is very important and I remember many wonderful conversations around the dinner table as a child. In my life having everyone at the table every night has not always been practical but it is still always a worthy goal!

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Alice July 17, 2008 at 9:15 pm

I *LOVE* cookbooks, and those meatballs and the carrot cake look delicious, so count me in for the raffle!

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MAYBELLINE July 17, 2008 at 10:09 pm

You got me with the carrot cake photo – beautiful.

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JoEllen July 17, 2008 at 10:34 pm

I am always looking for new recipes and new ways to improve eating!!

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Leilani July 18, 2008 at 1:33 am

This books sounds fantastic-and the carrot cake in the following post looks delicious!

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bunny July 18, 2008 at 3:12 am

Mmmm… the book sounds like a winner!! I’d love to make delish dishes! Hope I win!

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pat/Mom July 18, 2008 at 7:10 am

I am lad that the tradition of family meals made an impression on you. Love you and your blog.

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Laura July 18, 2008 at 7:28 am

Looks fantastic! What a great giveaway!

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Cheryl July 18, 2008 at 7:32 am

Oh yeah, I’ve seen that book around the web. Looks like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!

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Leah July 18, 2008 at 7:42 am

How perfect to post about spaghetti! That is what we had for dinner that night; however, the meatballs in your recipe post look so much better!

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Stacey July 18, 2008 at 9:33 am

I would love that cookbook! I am always looking for new things to try!

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Lisa :) July 18, 2008 at 12:01 pm

I don’t want to be entered–just wanted to write that your photo/food presentation is mouthwatering (even though I’m not a meat-person)!!! :)

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