Saturday, April 30, 2011

BINGO BLOOPER!! SATURDAY BRUNCH WITH BINGO: PAULA DEEN-IT AIN'T ALL ABOUT THE COOKIN' GIVEAWAY

On January 30, I posted this giveaway.
It was to end on February 13, BUT...
I NEVER ENDED IT!
BUT I DID NOW...
GIVEAWAY ENDED 


OOPS! So what to do?
I decided to leave everyone's entries in and add one new entry chance and end it on Monday, May 2! 

If you already entered, you can enter one more time by just following the NEW "How To Enter" below. 

IF you didn't already enter, you still can-just enter as directed. 

I am SO sorry and promise to end it on time and get the book out to the winner promptly! A rather serious senior moment but at least it only took a few months for me to realize it! Sorry! Perhaps it really is time for old Bingo to retire!
"BRUNCH WITH BINGO DAY"
FOOD BOOK CHOICE IS.....

 GIVEAWAY ENDED
PAULA DEEN:
IT AIN'T ALL ABOUT THE COOKIN'
BY PAULA DEEN
WITH SHERRY SUIB COHEN

ABOUT THE BOOK:
You may think you know the butter-loving, finger-licking, joke-cracking, queen of melt-in-your-mouth Southern cuisine. You may have even heard some version of her Cinderella story (a single mom with two teenage sons started a brown-bag lunch business with $200 and wound up with a thriving restaurant business, a fairy-tale second marriage, and wildly popular television shows), but you have never heard the intimate details of her often bumpy road to fame and fortune.

Courageously honest, downright inspiring, and just a little bit saucy, Paula shares the highs and the lows of her life in her inimitable charming and irreverent style. She talks about her childhood, the difficulty of her first marriage, and how the death of her beloved parents precipitated a debilitating agoraphobia that crippled her for years. But even when the going got tough, Paula never lost the good grace and sense of humor that would eventually help carry her to success and stardom.

Whether she's telling tales of good times or bad, Paula Deen speaks as frankly and intimately in this memoir as few women in the public eye have ever dared. Her story is proof that the good, old-fashioned American dream is alive and kicking, and there is still such a thing as a real-life happy ending.

FROM PAULA DEEN'S WEBSITE, PAULA WRITES, "In my new book, I talk openly about the good times and bad in my relationships with my sons Jamie and Bobby. I also recount my courtship and second marriage to "Shaggy Man" Michael Groover – and the difficulties we overcame to unite our families as one. I lay all my cards on the table to reveal my reluctant addiction to smoking and my weakness for salty language. Of course, no Paula Deen book would be complete without recipes, so I close each chapter with one of my favorites."

TO GO "BROWSE INSIDE THE BOOK" AT THE SIMON & SCHUSTER WEBSITE, GO HERE!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Paula Deen was born and raised in Albany, Georgia. She later moved to Savannah, where she and her two sons, Bobby and Jamie, started the Bag Lady catering company. The business took off and evolved into The Lady & Sons Restaurant, which is located in Savannah's historic district and specializes in Southern cooking, as well as Uncle Bubba's Seafood, which she co-owns with her brother. Paula is the author of Paula Deen's Savannah Style, Paula Deen's The Deen Family Cookbook, Paula Deen's Kitchen Wisdom and Recipe Journal, Christmas with Paula Deen, Paula Deen: It Ain't All About the Cookin', Paula Deen & Friends, The Lady & Sons Just Desserts, The Lady & Sons Too!, and The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook. She publishes a bimonthly magazine, Cooking with Paula Deen (Hoffman Media) and is a regular guest on QVC, where she sells her books and food products

Sherry Suib Cohen has written twenty-one books for major publishers and was a contributing editor at McCall's, Rosie, New Woman, and Lifetime magazines. She regularly writes for periodicals, including Parade, Family Circle, Redbook, Reader's Digest, and Ladies' Home Journal. Cohen is an award-winning member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and lives with her husband, Larry, in New York City. She makes a great soup.
GIVEAWAY

I HAVE ONE FASCINATING COPY  
OF THIS BOOK TO GIVE AWAY
MYSELF TO ONE LUCKY WINNER
--U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY
--NO P. O. BOXES
---INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
IN CASE YOU WIN!
--ALL COMMENTS MUST BE SEPARATE TO
COUNT AS MORE THAN ONE!

NEW HOW TO ENTER:

+1 ENTRY:
COMMENT IF YOU ALREADY ENTERED BELOW WITH "I ALREADY ENTERED" ...AND I WILL CHECK DATES TO BE SURE PEOPLE DON'T GET EXTRA ENTRIES UNFAIRLY

+1 OTHER WAY TO ENTER: IF YOU DIDN'T ENTER BEFORE BUT WANT TO THIS TIME, PLEASE COMMENT ON SOMETHING YOU READ ABOVE ABOUT PAULA DEEN OR THIS BOOK
GIVEAWAY ENDS AT
6 PM, EST, MAY 2...FOR SURE!
GOOD LUCK!

85 comments:

Meredith said...

I've heard bits and pieces of Paula's story, but her talent for cooking certainly got her a good start with her lunch business and I'd love to read what happened between that and fame!

meredithfl at gmail dot com

Meredith said...

I entered the Entice giveaway.

meredithfl at gmail dot com

Meredith said...

I loved watching Emeril's show too!

meredithfl at gmail dot com

captainliss40 said...

I like the story of humble beginnings growing into a household name. I would like to win to read a story about a real person and her journey. captainliss40(at)gmail(dot)com

Commchick said...

I'd like to learn more about Ms. Deen and this would be in her own words so that's even better. I love to watch her on tv and have quite a few of her magazines.

belchers@jccal.org

Commchick said...

I also like to watch Emiril and Rachael Ray.

belchers@jccal.org

debbie said...

I have watched her cooking series for years. I knew a about what she had said on the show, but it would be interesting to hear the whole story.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

entice
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debbie said...

entice
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

doctor de soto
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debbie said...

doctor de soto
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

I like nigella lawson's show and cookbook.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

Maureen said...

I would like to liearn more about Paula Deen.
mce1011 AT aol DOT com

Maureen said...

I entered the Entice giveaway.
mce1011 AT aol DOT com

Maureen said...

I entered the Doctor De Soto giveaway.
mce1011 AT aol DOT com

Maureen said...

I enjoy watching Rachel Ray.
mce1011 AT aol DOT com

Steve Capell said...

I hardly ever throw my name into hat for cooking type books, but this one seems to be more orientated towards the life of Paula Deen – I am absolutely interested in reading about this southern charm. The wife and I love to watch her show even though there are very few recipes that we have tried due to the diet that we both try to maintain – you know there is just something about this fascinating woman that seems to capture you and engulfs you like a grandmother’s hug. Maybe it’s that welcoming southern charm when she said, “Y’all need to really try this!”

The second Chef that we enjoy watching is Bobby Flay --- especially the show Throwdown with Bobby Flay. I have found Bobby to be another Chef that is so down to earth and so humble that he his willing to put his cooking talents to the ultimate test with other chefs in their field of expertise. I find that when his dish isn’t picked he is so humble in his attitude and so for that reason alone he a favorite Chef of ours.
I toss my name in your “Chef Hat” – y’all keep your names below mine and we all will get along just peachy. HeHe

steven(dot)capell(at)gmail(dot)com

Mary (Bookfan) said...

I like that it seems she shares a lot about her personal life - she has such a great public persona, I want to know what has formed the real Paula!

meah56 at gmail dot com

Mary (Bookfan) said...

I blogged about it on my giveaway page:
http://bookfanmary.wordpress.com/giveaways/

meah56 at gmail dot com

Mary (Bookfan) said...

Another chef I enjoy is Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa).
I have most of her cookbooks.

meah56 at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I've watched Paula Deen for years and love to see what she cooks. I'm not sure my stomach would appreciate a lot of the fat content, but wow, the taste. Would love to read more about her personal story.

janezfan(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I've watched a lot og cooking shows over the years. I still like watching the Iron Chef shows, especially now that they have so many American chefs.

janezfan(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

i never realized that her parents death was so profound for her. i had a similar experience when my mother passed away at age 42. she comes across as always up, i would love to read how she arrived at where she is today.
charlcr(at)aol(dot)com

Anonymous said...

my favorite is nigella lawson. next is ina garten.
charlcr(at)aol(dot)com

Anonymous said...

What's not to love about Paula Deen. My two favorite genres food and memoir. I've been to The Lady and Sons and it was fabulous.
jgoffice(at)cox(dot)net

Anonymous said...

I also like to watch Guy Fieri's show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives

jgoffice(at)cox(dot)net

traveler said...

I am fascinated with this book and learning about Paula's life and story. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

I watch Giada's show. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

Entice. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

Entice. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

Dr. Desoto. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I am a follower and email subscriber. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

petite said...

What an interesting and lovely book which intrigues me. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

petite said...

Entice. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

petite said...

Dr. Desoto. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

petite said...

I watch Ina's show. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

dollycas aka Lori said...

Dropping by from Cheryl's. CONGRATULATIONS on being this week's shining star. As I said on Cheryl's blog I stop by here often but don't always enter giveaways or leave a comment but love to see what happening. This year I am making a big effort to sign in and comment when I visit blogs, because that's what I hope people will do when they visit me. I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!!

Dollycas

Kimberly said...

I think this book will be very interesting to the fans of Paula. It sounds like it will really help people to get to know her better.
Kims2312@verizon.net

Kimberly said...

I like all the cooking shows
I have a book from Rachael Ray that I really enjoy
Kims2312@verizon.net

holdenj said...

I enjoy watching Paula Deen on tv and have heard snippets over the years of her story. This looks very interesting! Thanks!
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

holdenj said...

I entered Entice.
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

holdenj said...

I entered Doctor DeSoto.
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

holdenj said...

I used to watch Robin Miller's quick fix meals on the Food Network all the time. I actually bought her cookbook too. Many of the recipes and ideas were very easy in practice, which is what I like!
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

Carol N Wong said...

I have heard some of her story on her program but I would love to hear much more about her story. She seems to be a genuinely good person. The receipes would be a extra treat.

CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

Carol N Wong said...

I tweeted. My Twitter name is Carolee888.


http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/2011/01/brunch-with-bingo-paula-deen-it-aint.html

rbooth43 said...

What a great Southern Lady that can COOK! Her life story in AIN'T ALL ABOUT THE COOKING has to be a great read!
Thanks,
Rebecca
rbooth43 at yahoo dot com

Carol N Wong said...

+2 I entered 'Entice' the audio book.


CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

Carol N Wong said...

I love watching any show with
Giada De Laurentiis. She often says things that make me think of family times and has a deep enjoyment of the flavors of cooking. Also most of her recipes are easy to adapt for vegetarins.


CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

Connie said...

Hi! I would love to know more about her life before she got famous with her cooking. This book really interests me on two levels-a biography and a cookbook in one!
Thank you for this giveaway! :)

aliasgirl1976@yahoo.com

Connie said...

I also like watching Guy Fieri on the Food Network. His books are fun to read and enjoy. I love watching him on his shows "Guy's Big Bite" and "Diners,Drive-ins and Dives". :)

aliasgirl1976@yahoo.com

Gigi Ann said...

Just stopping by to say Congratulations on being the Shining Star at CMash's blog. It is nice to meet new bloggers, and what a nice way Cheryl has in introducing us to new ones.

Linda Kish said...

She always seems so happy and upbeat. I'd like to read about her life.

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

Linda Kish said...

I get a kick out of watching Gordon Ramsey but never really see him cook. Mario Batali is also good.

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

Rachel Ray and Martha Srewart are two other TV cooks that I'm familar with.

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rubynreba said...

I have always enjoyed Paul Deen and would like to read about her life.
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rubynreba said...

I enjoy watching Rachel Ray.
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rubynreba said...

Entered Entice giveaway 1
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rubynreba said...

Entered Entice giveaway 2
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rubynreba said...

Entered Dector DeSoto giveaway 1
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rubynreba said...

Entered Doctor DeSoto giveaway 2
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Kristen said...

I don't really cook alot, but I still like to watch Paula Deen...I don't know much about her life and I love memoirs. This sounds like a good read.

lgm52 said...

I don't know much about Paula other than what I hear on her cooking show. I'd like to win this to learn more!
lgm52@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

I already own this book, but wanted to tell ya'll that it is really good. Paula has such an interesting, inspiring story and though she has made mistakes along the way-she learned from them and became a highly successful cook and tv personality! :) Thanks for the giveaway Bookin with Bingo!

bison61 said...

I love her TV show but I knew nothing about her life

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Laura said...

Im a huge fan of Paula and would love to read her story. I am enamored of her due to making it on her own as a single mother and making it.

Anonymous said...

I would like to win this book. Paula's story contains a life of hard and good times. It sounds like she opens up and tells her fans what the good and bad times were.

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Anonymous said...

I really like watching Tyler Florence on TV. He is an excellent cook.

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rbooth43 said...

I ALREADY ENTERED before, but this has to be a great story and I would love to read about Pauls Deen.
Thanks!
Rebecca
rbooth43(at)yahoo(dot)com

debbie said...

I have already entered.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

lag123 said...

I love, love, love Paula Deen! I have heard some of her story before but would like to hear more about how she raised those teenage boys into the men they have become.

lag110 at mchsi dot com

Karen B said...

I'm a big fan of Paula and her boys - and can 't believe that I missed entering before!

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Margie said...

I'd be interested in finding out how she started her business with $200!
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Anonymous said...

i already entered
charlcr(at)aol.com

traveler said...

I aready entered. thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

Carol N Wong said...

I already entered.

CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I am shocked about the title of this book lol thought it was ALL about the cooking....learn something new every day

pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thanks a bunch

petite said...

I already entered. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

Connie said...

Hi! I entered before for this giveaway. Just love Paula Deen! :)

aliasgirl1976@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I am not sure if I entered or not but I would like to. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

By Book or By Crook said...

I love Paula Deen recipes but I don't know much about her life. I had no idea she was once agoraphobic. Amazing what she can do now!

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mrs.shopper said...

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

I ALREADY ENTERED

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weeziestoy said...

I already entered I hope... I try to enter for all cook books...

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Jolee said...

Her story as a single mom is inspiring and I would like to read more about it. joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

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