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Giveaway: A Kitchen Knife and Fresh: Nourishing Salads for All Seasons, and Plan it, Don’t Panic

February 14, 2012 by KimiHarris 380 Comments

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Valentine’s day is going to be cozy, simple, and sweet around here. I thought I’d share the Valentine’s love and do a giveaway to my readers here! I really, truly appreciate you all and this is just a small token of my regard. (Oh, and if you want a list of lower sugar Chocolate desserts, go here).

So, I have a kitchen knife to giveaway, and am giving away a total of 8 ebooks, so there will be more than one winner!

Where should I start? Let’s start with the knife. There’s a story behind this very pink knife. I am not giving it away solely because it’s pink and so very fitting for Valentine’s day. No, I got this pink knife because of a loss in my life. I had this beautiful Komachi knife, which is a Japanese-styled knife used for slicing thinly. To me, it’s like the all-purpose chef knife. I use it literally all the time. Well, being the frugal person that I am, I brought it along on vacation to help me chop my way through the loads of vegetables I brought as part of our dinners at “home”. Well, it wasn’t a frugal choice, because we left it behind, never to be seen again. So sad. We weren’t able to replace it with as expensive of a knife, but I do a lot of chopping in the kitchen. So, when I saw that this pink Pure Komachi Santoku Knife was only about ten dollars and had really positive reviews, I thought I had nothing to lose. It came as sharp as a razor and has stayed sharp incredibly well. Actually, it has stayed sharper much better than my more expensive, hefty knifes do. I have been very pleased with it. I chopped my way through vegetables for over a year with it, and it still works wonders. While it is not the quality  knife that will last a lifetime, by any means, and yes, it is very light-weight, I love it still.

So, I am going to give one away to you too! Just to share the knife love.

One of the projects that this knife helped me get through, was all of the recipes for my cookbook, Fresh: Nourishing Salads for All Seasons. I am a very critical person of my own work (aren’t we all?), but I have felt pleased that I use my own cookbook all the time and that it has gotten good reviews by many of you. Here is my description of the book:

“This cookbook was inspired by the idea that food does not have to be complicated to taste good. Furthermore, good food is real food, such as dark greens, bright pineapple, or savory grassfed steak. The recipes in this book were created with everyday needs in mind. Practical, tasty, and simple enough to enjoy on a regular basis, but also full of nourishing, healthy ingredients.

Recipes include old time favorites such as Caesar Salad, a remake of your mother’s Jello salad (this time made with real food ingredients), and Taco Salad. These versions include fresh ingredients for a more nourishing and fresh flavored dish. For example, Mexican beef is made without a seasoning packet, fruit gelatin is made without reaching for a box of refined sugars and dyes, and salad dressings are made using pure ingredients, with none of the additives and flavor enhancers found in store-bought. In addition to old classics, there is a wide variety of fruit, grain, legume, potato and green salads.

I talked here about some of the back story to this vision for this book. I also posted how I increased my energy by a lot when writing this book here.”

I am going to be giving away 4 e-book copies.

And finally, I am excited to giveaway a short e-book that has the potential to have big results! My friend Stephanie, from Keeper of the Home, has written a lovely, helpful, practical, e-book on meal planning. Meal planning is so important for eating well, staying on budget and staying sane. Here’s what she had to say in her intro to Plan It, Don’t Panic: Everything You Need to Successfully Create and Use a Meal Plan.

“So Why Meal Plan?

I think that most women, if asked about cooking dinner for their family, would say that they want to be able to make affordable and healthy meals that are delicious, simple and as quick to prepare as possible.

I find that meal planning is one of the major tools that I use in order to align my cooking with those very same wishes (because no, I don’t like spending hours on dinner, and yes, I’m super frugal and want it to be as nutritious as possible!).

1. Meal planning helps me to be purposeful about what my family is eating. I am able to be more intentional about meeting my family’s nutritional needs by including a wide variety of foods and by seeing where I can improve our menus.

72. It helps me to keep costs low, by reducing waste, planning ahead, taking advantage of sales and seasonal deals, etc.

3. It saves me time and effort (and some days, sanity and gray hairs). I don’t have to start wracking my brain in the middle of the afternoon for what I could possibly make for dinner. Knowing what I am making ahead of time allows me to prepare by taking the meat out of the deep freeze, soaking my grains or beans the day before, making sure I have all of the ingredients, etc.”

My organized friend has written a great resource that will help you meal plan the best way for you. If you struggle with meal planning, this is the perfect booklet for you.

So, here’s what’s up for grabs in the giveaway.

Grand Winner: Kitchen Knife, Fresh: Nourishing Salads for All Seasons (e-book form), Plan It, Don’t Panic: Everything You Need to Successfully Create and Use a Meal Plan.

3 Runner Up Winners: Bundle of both Fresh and Plan It, Don’t Panic e-books

So how do you enter? First, because I am shipping the knife, the Grand Winner does need to be US. However, the ebooks can be won by anyone! Simply leave a comment below saying you’d like to enter the giveaway! If you’d like an extra entry, and you signed up for the sugar cleanse, just leave a comment letting me know! After two weeks of no sugar, you deserve an extra entry. 🙂

This contest will be open until the 17th. I will announce the winner on the 18th.

Finally, Happy Valentine’s Day to all of the readers here at The Nourishing Gourmet. I am grateful for you in so many ways. You inspire me, encourage me, and make all of the work of this blog more than worth it. Thank you.

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I love beautiful and simple food that is nourishing to the body and the soul. I wrote Fresh: Nourishing Salads for All Seasons and Ladled: Nourishing Soups for All Seasons as another outlet of sharing this love of mine. I also love sharing practical tips on how to make a real food diet work on a real life budget. Find me online elsewhere by clicking on the icons below!

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  1. Mimi

    February 17, 2012 at 12:01 am

    What a beautiful knife!

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  2. Shannon Carter

    February 17, 2012 at 1:40 am

    Thanks, Kimi! I have the same knife and I LOVE it. I was about to spend $50 on a very nice knife when the salesperson told me that all the local chefs come in for these hot pink knives. When I saw the price I snatched it up! I also love the bright orange bread knife. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  3. Bethany W

    February 17, 2012 at 4:37 am

    Enter me, please!

    Reply
  4. Jennett

    February 17, 2012 at 6:58 am

    Please enter me in the giveaway. Thank you!

    Reply
  5. BeverlyC

    February 17, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Please enter my name.

    Reply
  6. Erica M

    February 17, 2012 at 7:18 am

    I’d like to be entered too!

    Reply
  7. Judy W

    February 17, 2012 at 7:45 am

    Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!

    Reply
  8. Terry W

    February 17, 2012 at 8:13 am

    I would like to enter the giveaway. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Kathy

    February 17, 2012 at 8:16 am

    I could always use a good knife, and the salad book looks wonderful!

    Reply
  10. cecilia

    February 17, 2012 at 9:22 am

    I’d love to win, especially your book. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Lydia

    February 17, 2012 at 9:40 am

    I would like to enter the give away. I am not officially on the sugar cleanse, however I have not been eating any sugar since January 9th.

    Reply
  12. Jessica B.

    February 17, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I’m signing up for the giveaway…that knife looks amazing and I’ve been longing to purchase your cookbook for awhile now. 🙂

    Thanks for the chance to win! 😀

    Reply
  13. Coemella Cronin

    February 17, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Please enter me to win!

    Reply
  14. Jerelle

    February 17, 2012 at 11:45 am

    I would like to enter the giveaway. Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Nicole W

    February 17, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Hi Kimi
    I love your blog. I was turned on to it by a fellow SGC member. I would love to win a cookbook!

    Thanks,
    Nicole

    Reply
  16. Sarah

    February 17, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I could use some help in the meal planning area, this would be great. 🙂

    Reply
  17. samW

    February 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I would love to win this knife!

    Reply
  18. Marissa

    February 17, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I’d like to win the knife.

    Reply
  19. Joan

    February 17, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Thanks for holding a giveaway! I’d like to be entered as well! I love my sturdy santoku knife, it’s like my 3rd hand! A good knife makes cooking sooo much easier…

    Reply
  20. LaVon

    February 17, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I would love to win your give away!

    Reply
  21. nicolle

    February 17, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    I need a great knife! I’d love to be entered into this give away, thank you!

    Reply
  22. NeKisha Rowe

    February 17, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    I would like to enter please. I will have to look back and learn more about your sugar cleanse. I love sugar way too much and know better than to use as much as I do 😀

    Reply
  23. Ronda

    February 18, 2012 at 7:36 am

    Please enter me in the giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  24. Karen B.

    February 18, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I enjoy your e-mails. Thanks for the give away.

    Reply
  25. Donna S

    February 19, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Enter me please!

    Reply
  26. Diane

    February 20, 2012 at 7:13 am

    Love your blog! I never win anything, but I always take a chance!

    Reply
  27. Shelby

    February 28, 2012 at 7:05 am

    Enter me in giveaway, PLEASE!!!

    Reply
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