CLOSED Giveaway! A Fall Feast Cookbook Set! (3 winners)

How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking by Micheal Psilakis, Little, Brown and Company, published Oct 28, 2009, $35.00

How to Roast a Lamb synopsis:
"A rising star in the food world, Michael Psilakis is co-owner of a growing empire of modern Mediterranean restaurants, and one of the most exciting young chefs in America today. In How to Roast a Lamb, the self-taught chef offers recipes from his restaurants and his home in this, his much-anticipated first cookbook.

Ten chapters provide colorful and heartfelt personal essays that lead into thematically related recipes. Gorgeous color photography accompanies many of the recipes throughout.

Psilakis's cooking utilizes the fresh, naturally healthful ingredients of the Mediterranean augmented by techniques that define New American cuisine. Home cooks who have gravitated toward Italian cookbooks for the simple, user-friendly dishes, satisfying flavors, and comfortable, family-oriented meals, will welcome Psilakis's approach to Greek food, which is similarly healthful, affordable, and satisfying to share any night of the week. "

Chocolate: A Love Story: 65 Chocolate Dessert Recipes from Max Brenner's Private Collection by Max Brenner, illustrated by Yonaton Factor, Little, Brown and Company, published Nov 2, 2009, $29.99

Chocolate: A Love Story Synopsis:

"With gigantic vats of churning chocolate, desserts like their famous chocolate pizza, and 12 varieties of hot chocolate served in custom mugs, Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man has turned their line of hip, colorful themed restaurants into an international sensation.. Chocolate: A Love Story is a vibrant new cookbook that includes 65 original recipes narrated in the quirky, captivating voice of Max Brenner, the restaurant's visionary founder and "bald man." Bold original illustrations inspired by Art Deco poster graphics, full-color photographs, easy-to-follow, delicious recipes, and a serving of Max's unique vision for spreading "chocolate culture" around the world make this book a must for every chocolate lover."

My Review:

I received a copy of Chocolate: A Love Story: 65 Chocolate Dessert Recipes from Max Brenner's Private Collection to review thanks to Hachette Book Group. This is a coffee table book with beautiful illustrations. On the left side of every page is a delicious chocolate recipe and on the right is an artistic interpretation of the yummy creation.

There are recipes for every level of culinary experience and includes gourmet creations. The recipes are unique and have interesting names like 'guilt-free fried chocolate truffles', 'Bohemian French Toast Chocolate Sandwiches' and 'Wannabe French Hot Chocolate'. My only complaint is the book is very large and not user friendly for the kitchen. This cookbook would make a terrific holiday present for any chocolate lover or aspiring chef.

The Giveaway:
I have 3 sets of How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking by Micheal Psilakis and Chocolate: A Love Story: 65 Chocolate Dessert Recipes from Max Brenner's Private Collection by Max Brenner (a $65 total value) to give away thanks to Hachette Book Group. There will be three winners and each winner will receive BOTH books! You can earn up to 6 entries for this giveaway. Please leave a separate comment for each entry and a way to contact you.

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1. Leave a comment telling me your favorite Thanksgiving dish. My favorite is homemade mashed potatoes and turkey gravy. Yum! Please leave an email or way to contact you if you win.

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This contest will end on Sunday December 6, 2009 at 10:00 pm, central time. I will use random.org to select three lucky winners and contact the winners. (If any winner does not respond in 48 hours, I will pick another.) U.S. and Canada entries only. No P.O. Boxes. Good luck and thanks for entering!