May 19, 2009 3:43 PM
Book giveaway: Military Wives Cookbook
Did you know that May is Military Appreciation Month? When I think of the military, I think of sacrifice and dedication - not just on the part of those in uniform, but of their families.
I'm honored to be able to give one of these special books this month. Drop me a comment and I'll draw a name on Memorial Day, May 25:
From Amazon:The Military Wives' Cookbook is a collection of recipes, anecdotal stories, and vintage photographs tracing the history and unique contributions of American military wives. Beginning with an Independence Tea Party featuring the foods served by the women of Edenton, North Carolina, at a party on October 25, 1774, it recreates the scenes and foods that recount the stories of the commitments and sacrifice that military wives have given the nation for more than two hundred years.
Presented in menu format, each chapter includes a story that relates to a group of recipes evocative of the period in which the story is set. Some chapters recreate recipes from a historic account, such as "A Colonial Thanksgiving" and "Christmas in the Confederate White House," both of which describe holidays celebrated under wartime conditions. Others are of the international foods they have learned to enjoy from such places as Morocco, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Japan, and Korea. The book is divided into six large sections: Teas and Coffees; Buffets, Brunches, and Lunches; A Taste of Home: Dinner Family Style; Alfresco Dining; Over There: An International Affair; Home for the Holidays and Other Celebrations.
The women, through whose eyes these stories are told and whose recipes are shared, are truly remarkable. They often balanced the responsibilities of maintaining home and hearth, raising a family, managing a business, and supporting a war effort. In addition, they found time to extend themselves in friendship and hospitality to one another and to women in the places where they were stationed, earning them a well-respected reputation that continues to this day.
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Comments
Ohhhh. Another book. (big smile).
Thanks, Barbara. Count me in, please.
Posted by: Sue from Buffalo | May 19, 2009 4:30 PM
Ohh, I always love a new cookbook.
Thanks Barbara!
Posted by: Bethany | May 19, 2009 5:09 PM
Having been a military wife for the past 12 years, I would love to have this.
Count me in please. Thank you!
Posted by: j dan | May 19, 2009 5:18 PM
Count me in!
Posted by: Newt Sherwin | May 19, 2009 6:06 PM
Thanks for this opportunity Barbara. I love cookbooks, so I can't pass this up!
Posted by: kelly | May 19, 2009 6:21 PM
Count me in as well! :)
Posted by: Katja | May 19, 2009 7:21 PM
I'd love to have this book!!
Posted by: Rachel | May 19, 2009 7:22 PM
This cookbook sounds so fascinating! Please count me in, too!
Posted by: beccy | May 19, 2009 7:30 PM
This looks very interesting. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Karen E. | May 19, 2009 7:42 PM
I'm a military wife. My husband has been gone since December; I gave birth to our sixth blessing last month with him away. But he gets to come home next week, then we move! Ahhhh, military life...
Anyway, thanks for the giveaway!
Jessica
Posted by: Jessica | May 19, 2009 8:13 PM
Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net
Posted by: Carlene | May 19, 2009 8:56 PM
Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net
Posted by: Carlene | May 19, 2009 8:57 PM
My son is the only single guy in his unit (stateside) and gets invited over for dinner a lot. I'd like to see what they're feeding him! ;-D
Posted by: Salome Ellen | May 19, 2009 9:46 PM
Please add my name too ! Thanks !
Posted by: dee | May 19, 2009 10:06 PM
What a beautiful cookbook.
I bet it's a keeper.
Sherry C.
Posted by: Sherry | May 19, 2009 10:08 PM
Count me in ;)
Posted by: Margaret | May 19, 2009 10:13 PM
Oh how neat! Please count me in, and think you for thinking of us military gals. :)
((hugs))
Kristy in Germany
Posted by: Kristy in Germany | May 20, 2009 4:17 AM
Got another military wife here! :) thanks for the opportunity for a great book!
Posted by: Dirtdartwife | May 20, 2009 8:27 AM
Please count me in. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Posted by: Barb Szyszkiewicz, sfo | May 20, 2009 10:46 AM
Hi,
I always love a new cookbook! Thanks.
Posted by: Kathy | May 20, 2009 12:32 PM
I'd love this for my sister--an Air Force wife. She's amazing!
Posted by: Kimberly | May 20, 2009 12:33 PM
Yet another military wife. This book sounds wonderful.
Posted by: Emily C | May 20, 2009 2:53 PM
Please include me in the book giveaway.
Melanie S
Posted by: Melanie S | May 20, 2009 8:23 PM
Marine Corp Wife right here! Always looking for a good cookbook! Count me in please!
Posted by: Megan Fuson | May 20, 2009 11:09 PM
I would love this cookbook! I was a military wife.
My husband was Navy 10 years now serves the state!
Proud of our military!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted by: carla Pullum | May 22, 2009 12:25 AM
Please include me in this special book giveaway.
I would love to have this book. My husband was in the army and served overseas.
Guylaine
Posted by: Guylaine | May 24, 2009 9:13 PM
Thanks for the giveaway! :)
Posted by: HilLesha | May 25, 2009 12:09 AM
Please enter me. Thanks
sharon54220@gmail.com
Posted by: Sharon Walling | May 25, 2009 7:10 PM
