Giveaway: Deceptively Delicious
December 6, 2007 – 2:51 amSo a while back I told you that I got the new cookbook by Jerry Seinfeld’s wife called Deceptively Delicious… Remember?
And then I told you how I thought it would be a fun bonding experience to spend an evening pureeing with my husband…
Except I was WRONG and it wasn’t fun at ALL? Remember that?
This is THE REST OF THE STORY - my attempt at sneaking some nutrition into my boys’ diet (because Jay needs it just as bad as CJ, if not worse).
If you DON’T remember (shame on you!) Part I, in which I puree the socks out of a bundle of veggies, it turned out to be rather un-fun.
Part II, however, is MUCH more optimistic.
I have been Cooking! Dinner! Nightly! (Well, PRACTICALLY nightly)
And the dinners have been Delicious! Nutritious! Veggilicious!
I’ll cut right to the punch line. Deceptively Delicious? I’m a fan!
I guess some celebrity’s wives (with their highly trained staff of chefs, nutritionists, and food preparation experts) may ACTUALLY have something to offer the rest of us!
All of the recipes (with the exception of one) have been really easy and impressively good.
So far I’ve made:
Italian meatloaf
Green eggs (YES, they are green!)
Scrambled eggs
Pancakes
Banana bread (this is the one I wasn’t too fond of)
Baked egg puffs
Macaroni and cheese
Sloppy Joes
I’ve also started adding vegetable purees to random things with surprisingly good success!
And so I’m here to tell you that I do believe the pureeing mess is worth it. Also, I’ve discovered that having a SYSTEM* and the right equipment helps a lot. Also ditching that whiny guy who I married ten years ago. Yeah, he’s no longer welcome in the kitchen during puree time.
I liked the cookbook SO MUCH that I decided that you, my dearest readers, need to have it. So I contacted the company and, voila! They agreed to give me a few copies to give away.
Leave a comment on this post before Wed, Dec 12th and I’ll enter you in the giveaway. One comment per person, please. Also, make sure your comment includes a link to your blog or your email so that I have a way of contacting you if you win!
*Here’s my system, for those of you ready to give Deceptively Delicious a try. After pureeing, pour the purees into a muffin tin (which should measure approx 1/4 cup per) and freeze for approx 1 hour. When hardened, deposit the frozen purees into a freezer bag (one type of veggie per bag). When reheating, take out the number of needed purees and reheat in microwave safe bowl. MUCH easier than trying to pour smooshy-gushy puree into a freezer bag, let me assure you!
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Congratulations to Renae H and Erin who each won a copy of Deceptively Delicious! (Winners were selected with help of the Random Number generator at random.org. It wasn’t a particularly deceptive or delicious way to choose, but it did seem fair.)
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By Kacey on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
So does being the first one to comment on this post increase my chances of winning?
I’ve never commented before but read your blog often and I just want to say you are a fabulous writer and thoroughly enjoy them all!
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By Renae H on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
Count me in! My toddler son is such a picky eater that I worry he’s not getting proper nutrition. I’ve heard so many good things about his book!
renae18[at]gmail[dot]com
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By Homeschool Help Web on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
Oh, please pick me - *I* need it just as much as anyone! My husband and daughter will eat just about anything. Me, and my son? Not so much.
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By WorksForMom on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
*Arms waving wildly*. Pick me, pick me!
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By Lesha on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
Thanks for the great contest :)
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By SmilingMom.com on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
So I’m replying, but not entering your contest. :-) I’m a fan of the book also. This week I’m making the Chicken Nuggets and the Burgers #2 again, both of which were huge hits with both Hubby and kids. :) The two recipes that I haven’t been thrilled with were Spaghetti Pie and Scrambled Eggs. The Spaghetti Pie turned out watery and not good. I want to try it one more time before writing that one off.
The other one, scrambled eggs, I modified and the kids loved! I added whole eggs, not just whites and changed the Parmesan cheese to regular cheese sprinkled on the top. It was a hit!!
I love the idea of adding more veggies into your every day cooking.
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By Annie on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
Ooh, I’ve been wanting this book. Please pick me! Would you send it to me even if I live just north of you in BC? :D
sunzasea [at]yahoo[dot]com
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By magnolia mama on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
I am so impressed with your freezing method. Please pick me!! You’d save money on shipping if you picked me!!
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By maggie on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
I have the eating habits of a 5-year-old. A friend of mine made this amaaaazing soup and I was all, “what’s in it!” and she rattled off pretty much every vegetable I hate. But they were all pureed! In the soup! Which tasted like heaven! So, you know, it also works on grown ups.
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By Ria on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
I am so happy to hear this worked out for you. I remember reading your first post and being slightly disappointed. I would love to give it a try if I am the winner. Love your blog but never comment.
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By Cathy on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
Count me in too. My 4-year-old can spot a green fleck of broccoli in her cheese sauce a mile away.
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By My Semblance of Sanity on Dec 5, 2007 | Reply
I have been lurking for a while - love your humor and your photos…
Wanted to have you peek at my blog- a bunch of us Mommy bloggers are trying to make a difference this Holiday season…
Blessings!
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By nor_lou on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
With two little ones I could use this cookbook :)
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By Deborah on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Interesting concept… I’m curious! Good for you for cooking! Puree or not, home cooking with real ingredients (no canned soup etc.) is ALWAYS better for everyone and really not that much more effort!
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By bellevelma on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I’ve had my eye on that cook book for a while. I hope I win!
http://runningwithbooks.com
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By Diane on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Been wanting this one!!!
themommyspot(at)gmail.com
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By Annie on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I need this book - not for my kids but for myself! I hate veggies - do you think by the time I’m done pureeing, freezing and then sneak it into my food that I’ll forget it’s in there? ? ?
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By Summer on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Count me in!
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By Tisa on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Count me in too please! I heard about this book and have been very interested! Thanks! ~ :)
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By Midwest Mommy on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Oh sign me up! I need some healthiness in this household!
midwestmommy@gmail.com
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By Christina on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Here’s to health!!! Please enter my family!
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By Amy on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I’m in! I’m in! I’m up for some puree!
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By nell on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I have been seeing this book everywhere lately, in fact it’s on my Christmas list, but I’d love to cross it off!
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By jbubolz-miller on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Cool- “I need this for my husband and son. Thanks for the chance
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By Beth on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I have 3 non-veggie loving sons and I would enjoy trying this cookbook.
Also have to say I love the elves!
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By Kate on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
A way to get my kids to actually put a vegetable in their mouths without hearing about it for an hour. You are a God send!!
Raising my hand very very high!!
http://scrapandknit.blogspot.com
k_fleming{at}charter{.}net
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By Chilihead on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I have been wanting to try this book. Please pick me! I’ll love you forever and send you a rose rock from Oklahoma.
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By Queeny on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I want it, I want it, I want it! And even if I don’t win it, you’ve sold me on it. I’ll go out and buy it if necessary. My kids desparately need some veggies in their lives.
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By Erin on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I’d love a copy! Sounds like a good deal.
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By Erin on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Pick me! Pick me! I love your blog-and no, I am not just saying that so you’ll PICK ME! I loved the up-do tip, just waiting for my hair to grow out.
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By Rachel on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Enter me! Enter me! My youngest looks at me cuh-razy when I dare to put a veggie on her tray.
Then she throws them on the floor. Good times.
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By Mommy Daisy on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
How could I not sign up? I’ve been hearing wonderful things about this cookbook. Hoping to win. :)
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By She Likes Purple on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I’d love to have this book! Thanks for the offer.
Also, which recipe didn’t turn out well/wasn’t good out of what you made? And which was your favorite?
http://www.shelikespurple.com
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By Not the Queen on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Oh! Oh! Great giveaway! I’d love to try this book!
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By Suelle on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I’m in! But I’ll have to buy a blender…
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By Jennie on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Sweet! I would love to enter your contest. My family would LOVE it if I cooked. :)
Jennie
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By lusciousnis on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
This is EXACTLY what our family needs. I can’t get my 11 year old to eat anything that looks remotely healthy, let alone green!
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By Monica on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I’m a new reader - love your blog. My husband would love me if we added more veggies to anything and everything. Hooray for free stuff!
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By Faith on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
okay…i’m convinced. I’d love to have a chance to win this book. Particularly since my newest little boy absolutely refuses veggies…even mashed potatoes…..(something is definitely wrong with him…LOL). I have to figure out a way to sneak in some veggies.
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By Sue on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
COunt me in - my niece only eats mac and cheese!
Thanks
Sue
suedavenport@yahoo.com
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By Life As I Know It on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I haven’t seen the book, but I’ve been putting pureed carrots in my kids pancakes for years. And broccoli in their meatballs.
Works like a charm!
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By PJ on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I’m game. I hope you pick me :)
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By The Brandes Family on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Would love to win one! Have two VERY picky young ones!
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By Michele on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Motivating to cook can only be a good thing!
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By ellinghouse on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
how did you know that this was on my christmas list? Would love to win!!!!thanks!
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By Kari on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I’m glad to “hear” this book works for you…..I’ve been wanting to try these recipes. How kind of you to give away copies!
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By Stephanie on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
This is on my WISH LIST! Hope I win!! New Years Resolution to cook better.
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By Erin on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please
please pick me!! Please?
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By Stephanie on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I’ve heard so much about this book. I’d love to win. stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
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By cute on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Pick me! I could use it.
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By mary on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Count me in! I have heard about this and would love to try it!
mknapper@uga.edu
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By Sweet Mummy on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Hi from just across the border! I’d love to win this cookbook. Our kiddos all have different allergies, so we need to try different kinds of things all the time. This would be great!
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By Chrissy on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Oh, yeah, enter me. Does it suggest a way to inject the veggies into a McDonald’s chicken nugget? Because that would be helpful.
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By Christina on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I have been very interested in trying this book, so count me in!
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By Mommy on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Dying for this….this will be my new bible. My kid is awful, if it isn’t a chicken nugget, pizza, or a grilled cheese…she won’t eat it!
Email is - mommyzing@gmail.com
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By Blessed2bhome on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
Oh I have been wanting this book! :)
stayinghome(at)live(dot)com
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By Jenn on Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
I saw this book at a store recently and thought it was pretty clever.
Jenn
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By Amy on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
Pick me, pick me! :) We need some veggies in our diet, ecspecially since I’m pregnant. Think of my poor little baby (did that get the sympathy vote?) Seriously though, thanks for the fun giveaway!
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By Jason and Caryn on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
I really want to read this! I really believe in giving kids veggies early on so they develop a taste and even a preference for them!
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By Brooke on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
Please randomly select me!!!
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By skiplovey on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
Pick me! Pick me! I love cookbooks, especially healthy ones.
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By Trenches of Mommyhood on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
I want one–I’ll give anything a try!
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By Mrs. Who on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
I’m really interested in this concept, so enter me in the drawing. But I want to know - were you kidding about going the babyfood route? Because I actually think that could work. I mean, they’re just smooshed up veggies, right??
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By Chelsea on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
Me! Me! Last night my son’s gag reflex went wild when I forced him to eat two tiny pieces of broccoli.
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By Wendy on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
Look at you with a tip to top the tips! I’m in!
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By shauna on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
My kids are malnurished. Does that get me more points? :) Thanks for the contest!
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By Jaclyn on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
Count me in!
http://smile-pretty.blogspot.com
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By Lori- Fairytales & Margaritas on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
I have been thinking about getting this. I hope I win!
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By Mommy Cracked on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
Pick me! Pick me!! Hee-hee!
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By Jen @ JenuineJen on Dec 8, 2007 | Reply
Yum! Count me in please. Thanks for hosting!
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By the rabbi's wife on Dec 8, 2007 | Reply
Will you mail me the book in Israel if I win? I read your blog all the time and truly enjoy your Northwest Perspective. Like a bit of home. Most Americans here are from NY, and are like, “what? Seattle? Is that why you’re so weird, and refuse to use an umbrella and take your new baby out in the cold? (45 degrees and drizzle, a perfect Seattle day…)”
My email is Rabbiswife@gmail.com
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By Cate on Dec 11, 2007 | Reply
oh man, i would love to have this book. hubby and i have been looking into it, and were thinking that it might be helpful for Zander. the very very very few solid things he will eat are…shall we say not of the nutritious persuasion. it would be nice to see if we could get this book to work with his eating therapy!
cate @ monkeysandmarbles.com
monkeysandmarbles@gmail.com
btw…holy spamoley…got enough comments???? ;)
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By djbwain@yahoo.com on Dec 11, 2007 | Reply
I just found your blog today and have spent way too much time reading the posts! I’ve already asked for the book for Christmas, but my husband won’t get it for me because HE’S the one who won’t eat veggies. He’s afraid I’ll start spiking everything with celery and carrots. :)
For that reason alone, I’d love to have this book. Merry Christmas!
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By Laura on Dec 11, 2007 | Reply
Oh - I am all over this! Pick me! Pick me!!!!
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By jeffandemily on Dec 11, 2007 | Reply
Oh WOW! If I could get the husband to eat undercover veggies that would be fabulous! If I don’t win, I will have to purchase a copy since you say it is so good
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By Hot Librarian on Dec 11, 2007 | Reply
I’m feeling lucky. Let’s throw this hat in the proverbial ring (though I don’t think there was ever a proverb about such a ring)
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By Sarah on Dec 12, 2007 | Reply
Okay, I’ll try. Even though I’m fairly sure my kids will be able to pick out the slightest fleck of nutrition and fling it back in my face.
I might fool my husband though. It’s worth it just for that.
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By Laural on Dec 12, 2007 | Reply
My veggie loving daughter just started turning her nose up at ALL vegetables. And will only eat two kinds of fruit.
I’d love to get the veggies back into her diet!
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By Nell on Dec 12, 2007 | Reply
Would love this for my Mac and Cheese only lovin’ daughter! :) Love your blog!!
nell
nell@kvikradio.com
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By dodo on Dec 12, 2007 | Reply
I would love to read this! Please choose me!
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By miserablebliss on Dec 12, 2007 | Reply
I would LOVE to get my grubby paws on a copy of Deceptively Delicious! Our world is about to get REALLY busy - three boys moving in on January 3rd! Yay! - and something tells me that veggies are going to be a hard sell in the near future.. :)
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By parker's mom on Dec 12, 2007 | Reply
I did find myself flipping through it today at the store, and thinking that it might be a cook book we would actually use and feel so virtuous at the same time! So enter me in the contest, too. “parker” needs some veggies other than.. hmm, what veggies does he eat anyways? oops, bad mommy moment.
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