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GIVEAWAY: Eleven Madison Park Cookbook

Published by Gastronomer on November 17, 2011 in Giveaway. 102 Comments

Eleven Madison Park is one of New York City’s most popular fine-dining establishments, and one of only a handful to receive three Michelin stars and four stars from the New York Times. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Daniel Humm and General Manager Will Guidara since 2006, the restaurant has soared to new heights and has become one of the premier dining destinations in the world.

The Astronomer and I dined at Eleven Madison Park this past spring and had a beautiful time. Not only was the food and plating stunning, but the service was friendly yet polished. We can’t imagine a trip to New York without a meal here from this point forward. This place is a gem.

Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook is a sumptuous tribute to the unforgettable experience of dining in the restaurant, where the latest culinary techniques are married with classical French cuisine. The book features more than 125 sophisticated recipes, arranged by season, adapted for the home cook, and accompanied by stunning full-color photographs by Francesco Tonelli.

“Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook” Giveaway

I have TWO copies of Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook to give away to TWO gas•tron•o•my readers. To qualify for the giveaway, please leave a comment with your name and email address in the appropriate fields, and your answer to the following question: What is your favorite New York City restaurant? For two more chances to win, follow me on Twitter (@GastronomyBlog) and/or on Facebook. Then, leave additional comments on this post to let me know.

I’ll be using a random number generator to choose the winner. All entries must be received by Friday, November 25, 2011 at midnight PST. Good luck!

GIVEAWAY: Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook

Published by Gastronomer on October 20, 2011 in Giveaway. 239 Comments

The Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook features 2,000 of the magazine’s greatest hits—hits that belong in the repertoire of any cook who cares about recipes that work. When Christopher Kimball launched Cook’s Illustrated in 1992, he envisioned a cooking magazine unlike any other—one where a mad-scientist approach to developing recipes would result in dishes that would never disappoint. These recipes have now been gathered into a landmark cooking reference that spans appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, poultry, meat, yeasted breads, cookies, cakes, and much more.

In addition to foolproof recipes, the book highlights the test kitchen’s most ground-breaking work, such as why you should reach for a skillet rather than a wok when stir-frying; the best way to thaw meat; how to accurately test meat for doneness; why you should brine beans for best results; and more. With 2,000 recipes spanning every dish you’d ever want to make, the Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook will keep both novice and practiced cooks cooking for a lifetime and guarantees impeccable results.

“Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook” Giveaway

I have ONE copy of the Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook to give away to ONE gas•tron•o•my reader. To qualify for the giveaway, please leave a comment with your name and email address in the appropriate fields, and your answer to the following question: What is your favorite cookbook? For two more chances to win, follow me on Twitter (@GastronomyBlog) and/or on Facebook. Then, leave additional comments on this post to let me know.

I’ll be using a random number generator to choose the winner. All entries must be received by Friday, October 28, 2011 at midnight PST. Good luck! ** The contest is over. The winner is Kristin. Congrats! **

GIVEAWAY: “Cook Like a Rock Star” Debut Cookbook by Anne Burrell

Published by Gastronomer on October 5, 2011 in Giveaway. 136 Comments

For Anne Burrell, a classically trained chef and host of Food Network’s Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (where she shares impressive recipes and smart techniques that anyone can master), and Worst Cooks in America (the show that transforms hopeless home cooks), being a rock star in the kitchen means having the confidence and ability to get a great meal on the table without a sweat. In her debut cookbook, she presents 125 rustic yet elegant recipes, all based on accessible ingredients, along with encouraging notes and handy professional tricks that will help you cook more efficiently at home.

Organized from “Piccolini and Firsts” to “Pasta, Seconds, Sides,” and, of course, “Dessert” Cook Like a Rock Star is all about empowering you with the confidence to own what you do in your kitchen, to be excited by what you’re making, and to experience the same kind of joy that Anne feels everyday when she cooks and eats.

“Cook Like a Rock Star” Cookbook Giveaway

I have THREE copies of “Cook Like a Rock Star” to give away to THREE gas•tron•o•my readers. To qualify for the giveaway, please leave a comment with your name and email address in the appropriate fields, and your answer to the following question: What is your favorite show on the Food Network? For additional entries, follow me on Twitter (@GastronomyBlog) and on Facebook, and leave a separate comment for each letting me know.

I’ll be using a random number generator to choose the winner. All entries must be received by Sunday, October 9, 2011 at midnight PST. Good luck! ** The contest is over. The winners are Bu, Amos, and Christina. Congrats! **

P.S. Want to meet Anne? Check out these stops on her Southern California book tour…

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GIVEAWAY: L.A. County Fair “Pure Fun” Package

Published by Gastronomer on September 8, 2011 in Giveaway and Los Angeles. 57 Comments

I have four general admission tickets, plus four wine tasting vouchers and a parking pass, to give away to one lucky gas•tron•o•my reader. To qualify for the giveaway, please leave a comment with your name and email address in the appropriate fields, and your answer to the following question: What Fair food are you most excited to try? For additional entries, follow the L.A. County Fair on Twitter (@LACoutyFair) and on Facebook, and leave a comment for each letting me know.

I’ll be using a random number generator to choose the winner. All entries must be received by Thursday, September 15, 2011 at midnight PST. Good luck! ** The contest is over. The winner is #2 — Johnny L. Congrats! **

GIVEAWAY: The America’s Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook Signed by Christopher Kimball

Published by Gastronomer on January 18, 2011 in Giveaway. 439 Comments

This all-purpose cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen delivers 800 foolproof recipes for healthier everyday fare, from breakfast dishes and appetizers to pasta, meat, chicken, desserts, and more. Additionally, you’ll learn tips and techniques that deliver nutrients without compromising taste or texture. And learn to incorporate more vegetables and whole grains into all sorts of everyday dishes with easy recipes such as Hearty Ten Vegetable Stew, Chicken Baked in Foil with Fennel, Carrots, and Orange, Stuffed Acorn Squash with Barley, Multigrain Pizza Dough, Fusilli with Kale and White Beans, and Barley Risotto with Roasted Butternut Squash. With this book in hand, you’ll be able to make simple changes in how you shop, eat, and cook; changes that will deliver a big payoff to you and your family’s health.

The America’s Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook Giveaway

I have one signed copy of The America’s Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook to give away to ONE lucky gas•tron•o•my reader. To qualify for the giveaway, please leave a comment with your name and email address in the appropriate fields, and your answer to the following question: What’s your favorite vegetable and how do you like it prepared? Only one entry per person, please. I’ll be using a random number generator to choose the winner. All entries must be received by Sunday, January 23, 2011 at midnight PST. Good luck!