April 18, 2008
BBQ weekend! Cookbook giveaway!
Happy warm, sunny Friday!
Am I the only one who wishes that instead of sitting at her desk today, she was out in the yard with her hands in the dirt? Followed by a lazy afternoon on the deck, sipping something frosty and grilling something savory?
Well, if Mother Nature cooperates, maybe you folks can spend tomorrow on such important endeavors. Unfortunately, I will be attending a wedding (no offense to my friends on their special day).
In honor of the great grilling weather, I'm going to give away THREE books today! That's right! And it's going to be easy to win, too. These books will go to the first, second and third people to comment on this entry and tell me they want them. Anyone who has won a book before is disqualified, though.
First commentor wins "BBQ Bash: The Be-All, End-All Party Guide, from Barefoot to Black Tie" by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig.
Winner No. 2 gets "Burgers: 52 Easy Recipes for Year-Round Cooking" by Sally Sampson.
Winner No. 3 will receive "BBQ Joints: Stories and Secret Recipes from the Barbecue Belt" by David Gelin with a foreward by John T. Edge, the unofficial Mayor of Southern Cooking.
Also, stay tuned for next week's Front Burner column. I've wrested a very important rub recipe from one of the best chefs in the South.
I'll be back later to announce winners.
Comments
[April 18, 2008 11:08 AM]
Terri NaffI teach in Franklin County and we are off for Spring Break this week! I am planning to enjoy today's weather outside just as you suggested!
[April 18, 2008 11:13 AM]
KennLindsey - - - I so wish I were at home today working in the yard and garden planing my tomatoes, peppers and cukes I got from the market yesterday!!! and then too have a frosty beverage and grill up something new from one of your featured cookbooks, but alas have volunteered to work BINGO tonight, so I too will miss out!!!
[April 18, 2008 11:25 AM]
MelanieIt's a perfect evening for grilling out. I'm thinking burgers for tonight.
[April 18, 2008 11:31 AM]
andrea laffertyI would love to have one of these books. I love to cook and I love cookbooks
[April 18, 2008 11:38 AM]
KyAnneHey Lindsey, It would be great for me to win one of these because my fiance' loves to grill! Definetely would make a great "psuedo" wedding gift!
[April 18, 2008 11:50 AM]
matt rittlerI'd like one of the books!
[April 18, 2008 11:52 AM]
DebbieI definitely wish I was at home, instead of stuck inside, it's gorgeous out there. I hope I'm #3 because I love BBQ! I love trying new sauces and rubs.
[April 18, 2008 11:52 AM]
matt rittlerI'd like one of the books!
[April 18, 2008 11:54 AM]
Paul Oyler : →http://oyleractionphotos.comWow, I'd like one of those books, please. That'd really help us get through our race season!
[April 18, 2008 11:58 AM]
Mindy DegreeHi Lindsey... Pick me, pick me, pick me!! I would love a cookbook!
Mindy
[April 18, 2008 12:04 PM]
SusanDid I win? lol
[April 18, 2008 12:15 PM]
JonGood thing I'm getting out of work early to do that exact thing! I will drink a cold one for you Lindsey, don't worry. I would love a new book to try out too!
[April 18, 2008 12:22 PM]
Jessica WYAY for beautiful weather and grilling!! I hope to be grilling and sipping this evening!!
[April 18, 2008 12:37 PM]
Melissa WoodI would love to win a cookbook! I will not be at a wedding tomorrow, but I will be in class from 9-4. There are a lot of windows in the classroom and I will be so jealous of all the people who are outside grilling and planting. A book would make it a lot better. :-)
[April 18, 2008 12:42 PM]
AmandaPLEASE! Need grilling ideas!
[April 18, 2008 12:42 PM]
AmandaPLEASE! Need grilling ideas!
[April 18, 2008 12:45 PM]
KathyNo you are not the only one wishing she was playing in the dirt. Yes I want to be on my deck sipping a frosty something and just basking in the sun with my cat on my lap. I think I'll grill some burgers and asparagus....
[April 18, 2008 1:28 PM]
JenI barbeque all year round. My grill never gets a rest. But its even better when you don't have to wear a jacket to cook your food and to enjoy the sunshine.
[April 18, 2008 1:31 PM]
Jane PriceLindsey: Love reading your column here on the blog and in the newspaper. Like you I'd much rather be outside just enjoying the sunshine and dusting off the grill. ... Oh well, we can always dream while we sit at our desks!
[April 18, 2008 1:35 PM]
Jim DYou're right about the day, although the left-over bbq chicken for lunch helped. I'd love a book if I'm in the running. Thanks for your blog.
[April 18, 2008 1:44 PM]
AngelaLindsey, I would love to win one of the cookbooks. I read your blog everyday and my TV "lives" on the Foodnetwork channel. I admit that I am Foodie.
[April 18, 2008 1:55 PM]
LoriI WANT A BOOK!! Does that suffice as an entry?
[April 18, 2008 1:56 PM]
Julie FI want a book!! :)
[April 18, 2008 1:57 PM]
PhilI can always learn to do better on the grill. I think this may be a beef tenderloin weekend at our house. Wonderful off the grill!
[April 18, 2008 2:00 PM]
SHANNONI WOULD LIKE A BOOK! THANKS!!
[April 18, 2008 2:17 PM]
NickiOhhhh I want that first one!!! Barefoot to Black Tie suits me perfectly!!!
[April 18, 2008 3:00 PM]
Jonathan BrownLindsey, I am going down to SML to help with opening up my parent's lake house for the summer tomorrow. Cleaning patio furniture, washing, scrubbing boats and jetskis and yard work. I love this annual event because of helping my mom. I do not use the home much but they do. I love all of my mom's many receipes and marinades for grilling when I am there. They are always great meals after working hard. And they are a treat too along with a cocktail. Have a great weekend.