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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

New Year Cookbook Giveway!

The holidays may be over, but who said giveaways had to be over too? To keep the holiday spirit going a little longer, I'm giving away a copy of a fun cookbook called FoodFest 365. This book is written by Food Network competitor Yvan D. Lemoine and is filled with fun food-trivia as well as celebrations of different types of food for everyday of the year. You can enjoy Chocolate Mint day on Febuary 19th, Coconut Torte day on March 13th or Cotton Candy day on July 31st.


To enter the contest, comment on this post and tell us what your favorite foods to celebrate with are. For a second entry in this contest, add a comment on Chocolate Shaving's facebook page. This content is open to US and Canadian residents only and ends on January 9th, 2011. Good luck!
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60 comments:

  1. DavidJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Barbecue! Hands down a great party food. My favorite holiday by far is the 4th of July.

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  2. CarolineJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I think anything with chocolate in the title is a sure way to celebrate! :-) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  3. SydneyJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Definitely a chips & dip fan! Pretty much any kind!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    The simplest party dip EVER...cream cheese & Italian dressing seasoning, mix and eat with wheat thins! So good and SO simple!

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  5. CarolineJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Hot wings!

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  6. Karen @ MignardiseJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    This would be my kind of book! My favorite food holiday is probably World Nutella day. Nutella at every meal!

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  7. TorviewtorontoJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    lovely giveaway I like to celebrate with sweets

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  8. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I like to celebrate with simple things. Having the gals over? How about some fresh fruit, fresh bread, Brie and chocolate? A group of friends for dinner? Pasta and salad, with a nice homemade dessert. I like to make something special from scratch when we celebrate. I made candy cane ice cream for Christmas dessert.

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  9. Suburban prepJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    We love chocolate for anything.
    But if we want nutritious food we go for Italian.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Sliders, LOVE LOVE

    Enter me please.

    Mexican food is also a favorite

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  11. TaylorJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I love to celebrate with cake and ice cream!

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  12. JuLoJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Cheese is a celebratory cheese to me. I love to start any gathering with a cheese plate.

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  13. MarcellaJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Hm... chocolate, cheese, fresh fruit and veggies, and seafood.

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  14. CorrineJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Fondue and cake. Not necessarily together.

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  15. Cheryl RJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I still love homemade spinach dip made using Knorr's veggie soup mix.

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  16. Terri.January 5, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Oh my goodness, cotton candy day! I love it! What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
    tshaw6580@yahoo.com

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  17. crystalgrant84January 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Ice cream cake makes me very, very happy!

    crystalgrant84(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  18. VanessaJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Mmmmm 7 layer bean dip... yum!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Definitely gooey chocolate lava cake during Xmas!

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  20. The Glamorous GourmetJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I love to celebrate with seafood - whether its a big platter of roasted shrimp cocktail or Jambalaya or a Kitchem Clambake - bring it on for a great party - Cheers!

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  21. Quelle RigoladeJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Cake and ice cream - I love birthday celebrations ! - no matter whose it is!

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  22. Quelle RigoladeJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    cake and ice cream is my fave - classic bday party treats:)

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  23. Beth S.January 5, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I don't necessarily have a favorite FOOD, but I know I love celebrating with sangria! And if it's cold outside, I vary the sangria by doing mulled wine instead.

    During the holidays I always like to do traditional dishes but try to vary them a bit. For example, rather than regular stuffing, I like to do a cornbread, wild rice, and pecan stuffing.

    beths0103 at yahoo dot com

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  24. RachelM132January 5, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    anything to do with chocolate! or just sweets in general . I love cupcakes too :)

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  25. MaryBethJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Our fabulous Posh Piggies or Pigs in a blanket make great festive finger food to celebrate with.

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  26. StephanieJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Lately it seems like the constant celebratory dishes are creme brulee or a chocolate souffle.

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  27. PixieJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    chocolate! in any form: cake, cupcakes, fudge, ice cream... it's not a party if there's no chocolate!

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  28. g.January 5, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    roasted or steamed crab, crab, crab! happy new year to you! x.

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Anything chocolate :)

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  30. SaraJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    my favorite food to celebrate with is layer cake!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    celebration food - BBQ here in Memphis!
    Thanks for the book give away.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Definitely guacamole and pico. I also like brie with roasted garlic. Great party foods.

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  33. AdiJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Macarons are the best way to celebrate!

    adiluria [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  34. EricaJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I'm a chip and dip kind of girl myself! However, I have a love of ALL food.

    Emccoy79(@)gmail.com

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I like celebrating with tons of "small bites". Appetizers like mozzarella sticks and guacamole and corn chips and desserts like cookies and brownies!

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  36. JennieJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I like celebrating with making seasonal treats with my boys!

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  37. Pat R.January 6, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I love cheese of any kind with a Cosmo, preferably!

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  38. auntie weeJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Tapas! Chocolate! Cupcakes! Yum :)

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  39. EmilyJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I love celebrating with treats! I love getting together for game nights with warm, gooey brownies or sweating through firework shows with scoops of homemade ice cream.

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  40. Marie-AnneJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I think for me it would a variation of "crevettes au calvabec". I don't entertain with it (yet) but this dish is used as one in my family, for my birthday for me and my brother. And when we were children, during week-ends, my parents were flaming the shrimps with cognac. yummmm...

    gikari27@hotmail.com

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  41. A Canadian FoodieJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Chocolate, OF COURSE!!! That is the ultimate celebratory food!
    :)

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  42. Marci FlasterJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Italian food! nothing like a good pasta!

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  43. JonJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    ice cream!

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  44. Amanda ThompsonJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Deviled Eggs!!

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  45. Roberta GaleaJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Christmas homemade baci log :)
    Too bad i live in Malta, Europe.. :(

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    cheesecake &/or some form of chocolate. not that i save either for just celebrations of course :)

    jacquieastemborski AT comcast DOT net

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  47. CarolynJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I love celebrating Halloween with chocolate cupcakes and orange frosting. Actually, any kind of cupcakes will do!

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  48. NiveJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    To celebrate with family and friends its hands down.... always a Traditional South Indian Meal !!!!!!

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  49. gohabsgoJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I would say wine and cheese!

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  50. Lisa SJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Anything is fine with me as long as I don't have to make it.

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  51. Gina AJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Cheese! A great cheese platter, or melted on a great BBQ burger, or as a a pot luck casserole of mac & cheese. I can't imagine a celebration that doesn't incorporate it! And I wouldn't want to!

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  52. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    What a neat book! I think chocolate is the perfect celebration food - in any form really :)

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  53. AllisonJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Pico de gallo and tortilla chips for big gatherings and pecan rum cake for small intimate parties. :)

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  54. ErinJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Definitely chocolate and desserts! YUM!!!

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  55. crystalJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Definitely Chocolate - whether it is chocolate truffles, chocolate cake, chocolate fondue!

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  56. Nora FrancesJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I'm so glad I found your blog Jennifer!!! It's beautiful and delicious.

    Breakfast is my favourite meal to celebrate with - I like to make Julia Child's danish with apricots and almond butter.

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  57. Debra "Deb" Dresden Disney-DiorJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    ::looking at the clock::
    It's almost 10:30 pm and I'm thankful it's still the 9th, making me eligible to enter this giveaway! FoodFest 365 looks like a GREAT book to own. I love trivia AND food. Put them together and you DO have a FoodFest. A delightful way to spend an evening -- eating great food and playing games with people you adore! My favorite food to celebrate with is "spaghetti and meatballs" -- it's comforting, filling, fun to eat and an inexpensive way to feed an army of family and friends. Round it out with loaves of crusty Italian bread, anitpasto, and mounds of freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano. If it's in the budget serve red wine! Oooooh, top it off with tiramisu -- that is, if you have room for dessert!

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  58. KateJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I am so sad I live in Australia ! I celebrate {and commiserate} all things with chocolate - usually o a daily basis !!

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  59. CountryGirlJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    My favourite is apple pie - made with local apples and organic flour!

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  60. Rhiana wJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Cupcakes! Cute, fun and simple enough, but great for any occasion!

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