The Crown of Southern Cooking - Cookbook Review and Giveaway

Winner of The Crown of Southern Cooking is: Carol M. Happy baking and cooking, Carol!

I would like to give a huge shout out and thank you to Quail Ridge Press, for the opportunity to review this new and delicious cookbook, The Crown of Southern Cooking by Evelyn Roughton.

I have enjoyed every page of this cookbook. While Evelyn's husband was in the Air Force, they spent time living in, and traveling in many countries, so the history of some of the recipes is quite interesting. Adding to that, they have a restaurant in the Mississippi Delta.  

I am loving learning more about the foods and flavors of this part of the south. It really is delicious, and different from Wisconsin and Minnesota traditional foods.

Up on my baking list for next week is Italian Cream Cake. This cake is a recent obsession of mine, so I was thrilled to find a recipe for it in this cookbook.

B.B.'s Pickled Black-Eyed Peas are so yummy, just look at this dish. It's a dip, a side, or a salad. Your choice! I've had it all three ways. This recipe is one of my favorites from the cookbook, it's completely different from anything I have ever made before. I can't get enough of it!

I highly recommend adding this cookbook to your collection, and while you can head right over to Quail Ridge Press and buy a copy, you can also enter to win a copy right here!

How do you enter? 4 entries possible.

1.) Leave a comment below ( or email me) with your email address. It's that easy.
Email address: bigrigsnlilcookies@gmail.com

2.) Subscribe to my blog, you will find the box on the right hand side. 

Come back and leave another comment telling me that you signed up.

3.) Leave a comment on my facebook page telling me you want to win a copy of this cookbook.

4.) Follow me on Instagram and leave a comment on the giveaway telling me your all time favorite food.

Deadline: Friday, October 2nd 6:00 pm.CST
Winner: I will randomly choose a winner and announce it at the top of this post, and on facebook. The winner will also be notified via email; if the winner does not respond within 48 hours, another winner will be selected.

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this cookbook to review, and as well as one to giveaway.

Almondina Feature and Giveaway

I was recently given the opportunity to try a cookie that is new to me, Almondina. These are a healthy cookie, with a crisp crunch. Honestly, at first, I was hesitant. I am used to the sinfully thick chewy cookies.  Well, Almondina has won my cookie loving heart!  These cookies come in so many flavors, there is one to fit any craving you have. I enjoyed many of these with a cup of coffee, and some I tried with a thin spread of marscapone cheese, and that folks.... was delicious! I wanted to try some crumbled on top of a bowl of ice cream, but .... it has just been to cold to have ice cream in my part of the world! But, trust me, I think it would be a great way to top your ice cream!

I can't remember the last time I made a New Years Resolution, but we have made them this year. More exercise, and healthier eating. Almondina is a perfect snack to help us along.  The cookies are:

• Crunchy, addictive, healthful
• Free of cholesterol, coloring and preservatives
• Made with no added fat or salt
• Low in calories – only 30 per slice
• Proudly made in America
• Kosher and Pareve (non dairy)

It is hard for me to pick a favorite flavor, but I am torn between the Chocolate Cherry, and the AlmonDuo which is loaded with pistachios! You need to try these!

(This picture is just a preview of the flavors offered!)

I received a free sample of the product for the purpose of this review and to facilitate a giveaway. The opinions expressed herein are my own and are not indicative of the opinions of Almondina.

Check out their Store Finder to see what stores in your area stock Almondina. You will also see that you can buy the cookies on line, if you live in the boondocks like I do, and don't have a lot of shopping options near by.

Almondina is offering one of my readers the same sampler package that I just enjoyed. Enter below to win some of Grandma Dina's Almondina cookies.  Follow the rafflecopter to get your entries, please give it a minute to load. Entries will be accepted through January 11th, 12am. Winner will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be drawn.

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