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.
GAWD I love this book. I already bought it, so I’m not putting myself in the running. But this book is so much more than just recipes. It’s really a great user manual to cooking paleo and Melissa is so responsive via emial or Twitter. I love her!
I did all the stuff required! I would love the book because I love Melissa’s blog and think it would be fabulous to do Julie & Julia style experiment with it. She’s got some great content on her blog!
I’ve been dealing with dieting and bulimia since I was 12. I’ve tried raw, vegan raw vegan, veggie, atkins, so beach, etc and so far the only thing that has worked for me and for my body has been Paleo. I feel better, stronger, and safer than ever. I’ve found a way to deal with food where it doesn’t run my life or destroy my body. But I am stuck for recipes, so having this book would be so helpful not to mention totally awesome!
commented, liked and tweeted! #paleoprincess
I would love to have this cookbook! I have been “winging” paleo for about 1.5 years now, and it would be so nice to have more recipes, especially ethnic food ideas. Plus, my husband really needs structure when it comes to cooking, so this book would help him contribute more meals to our family– an extra benefit for me! 🙂
Putting it very plainly:
1) I am super happy converting to paleo lifestyle, and would love to continue indefinitely, especially with a nice cookbook!
2) I am a BROKEass grad student and will not be buying any cookbooks myself anytime soon.
Luckily, your blog is awesome so if I don’t get the cookbook, I’ve still got this gem. Thanks Juli!
We have been eating paleo since February, when my then 15-year old son started a paleo challenge with his CrossFit gym. I’ve made a few of Melissa’s recipes from her website and I’d love to have the cookbook!
Your Maple Walnut Sweet Potato Loaf cures all ills and Melissa’s Cocoa Toasted Cauliflower has been a mainstay in this house. Looking forward to enjoying more recipes from both of you!
Thanks!!
I would love to win this cookbook! I am just starting to dip my toe into Paleo, and am getting bored with my recipes very quickly. Would love to see some new ideas! Thanks!
I would love to have this cookbook because I have been doing paleo for a month now and I’m trying to inspire my friends and family to join in the lifestyle with me. I’d love to have the cookbook to create new meals and continue keeping the lifestyle yummy and exciting!
i signed up for twitter for this giveaway. lol. don’t even know if i tweeted right or not.