Very First Giveaway....

So I am going to have my very first giveaway. :-D Why? Well, for a couple reasons. One, I want to expand my readership. Second, I want to do something fun for the people who read and try my recipes. :-)

The prize? "The Gluten Free Almond Flour Cookbook" by Elana Amsterdam
Believe me, even if you are not gluten intolerant or sensitive, these recipes are amazing!

"The prevalence of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity among millions of adults and children has created the need for gluten-free recipes that are as nutritious and tasty as their traditional counterparts. Popular food blogger Elana Amsterdam offers ninety-nine family-friendly classics--from Pancakes to Eggplant Parmesan to Chocolate Cake--that feature her gluten-free ingredient of choice, almond flour. Because these recipes are low glycemic, low in cholesterol and dairy, and high in protein and fiber, they are also ideal for people with diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol.

So whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, a comfort food entrée, or a showstopping dessert, The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook proves that gluten-free cooking can mean healthy eating for everyone."

Here is what you need to do~
Comment and tell me your name, blog, that you have posted about my giveaway on YOUR blog, and a food related memory from childhood. If you post it on Twitter, facebook, myspace, or another social network, comment again and let me know and that will count for another entry. You can get an extra entry if you also make another comment and tell me if you've made one of my recipes and what you thought about it!

Deadline: November 27

Here is a food related memory of my own to hopefully amuse you and kick off my first giveaway. :-)

When I was around 13 my sister was given this special exotic blend of spices. One evening when I was given kitchen duty, I decided to make spaghetti sauce for the first time and use this new spice blend. I also decided not to use a cook book and just "throw everything together". Wow, I was impressed with the tasty sauce and so was my family. As they were eating, my dad made a comment that the spaghetti sauce looked unusual. As they were finishing up, I went to go start cleaning up the dishes and I picked up the bag of spices and took a second look. The contents were moving! Yep, there were tons of black bugs in the bag! It was more "exotic" then we realized. ;-) I was so upset but there wasn't anything I could do at that point. It sure caused me to check my spices religiously from then on.