I’m doing it. My very first giveaway. I’m so excited! I’ve never done one. But when the opportunity came up to spread the word about the Well Fed Cookbook by Melissa Joulwan of The Clothes Make the Girl, I couldn’t pass it up! If you haven’t seen her cookbook yet, which I’m guessing 96% of you have, you are missing out! Not only did Melissa self publish this book, but she did it incredibly well. The photography is magnificent, the recipes are different from what you’ll find in most paleo blogs, and her voice is wonderful. It’s an easy to read, easy to look at, and easy to love paleo cookbook, and there are definitely not enough of those out there…yet! The time and effort put into this cookbook shows and everyone should have it on their bookshelf OR sitting in the kitchen next to some bacon grease…like mine.
And one of the best things about this cookbook is that it is for all kinds of paleo eaters. If you are new to paleo and are looking to make something very simple, she has that. She talks about the importance of spices and easy ways to incorporate flavors into simple dishes. And if you are a paleo-pro, she has all kind of recipes and new ideas that will spark your interest. Ever heard of machacado? You have? Whatever. To me, it seems pretty fancy. But Melissa makes it so simple that a paleo-newb to a paleo-pro could enjoy every last bite of every recipe she has.
The Well Fed Cookbook brings the spirit of every culture into paleo cooking, and that is not something you find every day.
If there is one thing I love the most about this book, it’s that the author. Melissa is an incredibly good person. She is kind, caring, and incredibly thoughtful. When I emailed her asking a question about how she got started on the publishing train, she emailed me back within minutes. She cares for everyone and that’s a pretty amazing quality to have. I believe good things happen to good people and I hope that GREAT things happen to her.
But anyways, enough with the gushy stuff. Here is how to win the cookbook:
- Like The Clothes Make the Girl on Facebook!
- Follow Melissa on Twitter and tweet this to her: Win a FREE copy of #WellFed by @melicious11 with @paleOMG. Can’t wait to try out her recipes! #paleo #glutenfree http://bit.ly/MrP4aX
- Leave a comment on my blog (below) about why you would love to have this cookbook! Be sure that you enter in your email within the email “slot” when leaving the comment so I can contact you if needed.
Disclaimer (I like that word):
This giveaway will end Sunday August 12th at 11:59pm Mountain Time. I will be choosing the winner(s), well, because I can. It’s my blog.
I am a college student studying nutrition at RIT in Rochester, NY and I am fairly new to the paleo diet so this cookbook would really help me see what is out there as far as recipes. Also being a college student I do not have the money to buy any books besides those required for me to buy that’s why I love yours and Melissa’s blog! I also work full time leaving the time for me to practice cooking and to try different recipes very limited. This could help me to plan all my meals for the week ahead of time or at least to work with the food that I do have on hand better 🙂
P.S. I,m on day 1 of my Balanced Bites 21-day Sugar Detox. There is a huge bowl of mini candy bars sitting right next to my desk and I haven’t had one yet! Although I’m pretty sure I can smell the chocolate through the wrappers, is that possible? Lets see if I can make it through 20 more days!
Done Done and OMG I want this book so bad!!!!
Why do I want this cookbook?
1. Because I have been eating Paleo for the last two and a half months and have never felt so energetic, healthy and hale in my life – Crossfit and Paleo are making me more fit and in love with my body than ever before, and I’d love some new, creative recipes to supplement my meals!
2. Because Melissa is badass and posts incredible Paleo recipes, so I know it’s sure to be good.
3. Because you, Julie, are also badass and post incredible Paleo recipes, so I take your opinion that Melissa’s cookbook is awesome very seriously. 🙂
I love Paleo. I love your website. I love your tanks and headbands! I have wanted that book since it came out. I can buy it, but it’s a giveaway! Who doesn’t love that?! I am really trying to get more information and more recipes so I can get my sister and my husband into the Paleo life. My son is only 2, so if I get them all into it, that’s the best way to show that this is the way to be. I love my family and I love to have everyone happy and healthy. Sometimes Paleo isn’t easy when you are around friends, but if I can cook things that everyone will love it will be! Thank you for writing this blog. Even if I don’t win this prize I still want you to know that I read your blog every day and I really appreciate your time and dedication to sharing your life and recipes with us. You are awesome! :o)
I’m trying to get back into shape after a few years of a pity party. I went to the police academy and was injured and since then it’s been tough mentally and physically getting ready to return to the academy. Its been 5 years and now I’m a little bit older and more mature! In preparation for the academy I am starting paleo and continuing my Crossfit! I want to make sure that I stay fit and continue with lifetime fitness in a career that can really take a toll on your body. I HOPE I WIN THE COOK BOOK! Im keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks for all you do!
I find Melissa to be an inspiring woman; her story really hit home with me as I can relate on multiple levels. Also, I am an avid crossfitter and just recently switched to the Paleo lifestyle and am noticing great performance and energy results. I am not doing the whole30, but I am strict to being completely natural. My new favorite thing to do is to print recipes from your website and cook them for my crossftting boyfriend. He isn’t Paleo yet, but I intend to bring him over by making really delicious dishes.
I want to win this cookbook because it’s an entire book with recipes that Paleo and non-Paleo eaters would enjoy.
If this is a random giveaway, I am totally random. I have to say that yours is the first blog I read every day…..you always make me giggle. And usually made me hungry with your recipes! I am a paleo newbie, so this book would mean the world to me. What does that really mean, anyway? Ok, I would cook every recipe out of the book and convince my coworkers using the awesome info in the book. And give you all the credit for it.
As the primary cook in the household I am always looking for new paleo recipes to use. And after cooking a lot of your recipes if this book as the Juli stamp of approval then I want it!
Would LOVE to win this! Semi-new to Paleo and would like some new ideas (besides the wonderful recipes you come up with!!). Thanks!