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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DKW
I would love to the win the knife or the e-books. Thanks for the offer!
Michele Hood
Would love to enter the giveaway. I already have the fresh salads ebook, but would love to have a second to share and the plan it book . Planning ahead is where I have the most trouble.
Daisy
I would love to enter the giveaway! Thanks for hosting it! 🙂
Nichole
Please enter me 🙂
Serena
I would love to be entered in the giveaway! Thank you!
Katie M
I would love to be entered in the giveaway! Thank you!
Stacy @Stacy Makes Cents
Man! I would consider it an honor to own a pink knife. 🙂
Zaylinda
I would like to enter! I could use a new knife… and you can never have too many cookbooks!
Michelle
What a great giveaway! Thank you 🙂
Andrea
I’d love to win this knife!
Kristi Cooke
Count me in the contest, Kimi. Thanks!
Laura @ Gluten Free Pantry
Fantastic giveaway! Love that the knife pink 🙂
Karen B.
Thanks for considering me, a new knife or the cookbook would make my day! But thanks for all the great posts. I stumbled upon this site quite awhile ago and you have greatly inspired me. I wish I knew all these things when my kids were younger. I thought we ate healthy then but now I know we do. My girls and their families have now joined my journey of healthy eating and have also used many of your recipes for their young families. It’s funny how God can use a person. Thanks again. You’ll never know the people you have inspired. Keep up the good work.
Karen
Karen
Count me in for the giveaway! Thank-you…
Abby
I would like to enter the giveaway as I would especially love a good knife!
Rebecca
I want a pink knife! And I want your cookbook! 🙂
Christina
Love to enter the giveaway. I’m in Canada so I guess it is just for the e-book though the pink knife is fun.
Heather
I’d love to enter and would especially love a free copy of your e-book. 🙂
Cindy
I would love to enter for either your book or the pretty pink knife!
Cindy
I had such great success with the sugar fast I still haven’t had any sugar. I even made it through Valentine’s Day without caving 🙂
Tracy
Ooooh! Very cool giveaway! I would love to enter! Thank you =)
Tara
Thanks for the knife review – it sounds great! And I am so encouraged by your salad recipes – they are amazing – thank you!!
Karen
I would be delighted to win any of the prizes. A nice mommy gift since I am about to have my 5th baby! THanks for the opportunity!
Jen B.
I’d love to be entered for the giveaway! Thank you!
Allison
Would love to be entered for the fabulous give away! Thank you.
Elena
I would LOVE to enter the giveaway!
Angelina S.
Ooooh good stuff! Here’s to hoping!
Patricia
Wow!!! You’ll never lose a pink knife in the kitchen or pick up something else by mistake. I would absolutely love to win the knife and ditto for the salad book which looks yummy, or at least the salads do. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Christie
Oh, how badly I need a new knife…and pink to boot! Love your articles, so informative! Thanks for sharing…
Terri
I would love to be entered in this. I first saw your site almost three years ago when I retired from teaching to recover from cancer treatment and raise my grandson who was then three. I believe the journey I have joined you on has helped to make him the healthy boy he is today.
kelly
I would love to win any of these!!! Thanks for the opportunity. =0)
Allison St. Claire
Would love to have a new sharp knife. Mine are 30 years old and some still cutting, but a new one would be a much appreciated gift.
Lisa
Wracking my brain in the afternoon about what to cook the family dinner- that’s me!
I need help with planning:-)
Lady J
Entering the give-away! Thanks for the encouragement to keep feeding my family in a healthy way!
shannon
I am s o interested in your cookbook. thank you for all you do.
I did the sugar cleanse but did not sign up. I felt so much better being off of sugar. thanks for the motivation and encouragement.
Gretchen Kingsley
what a GREAT giveaway! i’ve been interested in trying these knives and i’ve been eyeing those ebooks for awhile as well! 🙂
jan
Please enter me for all the giveaways! Thanks, Kimi!
Melodie
I would love to win pick me!
Kezia
I would love to win the ebooks. I am not in the US so can’t win the knife though 🙁
Thanks
Love your blog!
Marilee
How fun! I’d love to enter the giveaway! I’ve been wondering about that knife for awhile, it’s great to hear a good review about it!
Suna Price
The knife looks and sounds great, but would love your e-book even more!
Great giveaway!
Tammy Bybee
I’ve never used one of these knives and would love to try them out. Thank you so much for the give aways, and for the e-books also. Very exciting!
Nancy Allen
Thanks for the opportunity to win the knife and the ebooks. I have been spending way too much time in the kitchen to make health meals. I am ready, ready, ready, for quick, easy and healthy!
Lucy Schramm
I’d love to enter the giveaway. Cool knife!
Monica
Please count me in for the give-away! Thanks for sharing what you do with all of us!
Illya Gonzalez
I love kitchen knives, they are the ultimate tool!
Vickie Contreras
I like pink. Pink makes me think. I think of hope and love and that there are many things in life sweeter than sugar. I’ve been off sugar since January 1st. I’ve also cut out grains, with no cheats! I’ve lost 13lbs. so far and feel GREAT! I have more progress to look forward to and having a plethora of salad recipes would certainly support my new eating habits, and keep me in the PINK! and yes, also on the cutting edge… 🙂
PINK makes me HaPpy!
Tammy R.
I would so love to win your ebook or the knife for that matter 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
Mary P.
Thanks for the give away! I am in need of some new frugal recipes. Thanks!
Lily Watkins
Would love to enter the giveaways! Thanks for a great blog.