Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Early Bird Review - 101 Soups, Salads and Sandwiches



I've been so excited for this review for 
101 Soups, Salads and Sandwiches. 
And it's come at the perfect time! 
The weather here in Arkansas is so unpredictable.
But, right now, we have lower temps
so the recipes I have chosen are perfect to warm our bodies
after a long day of coming in and out of the cold weather.

101 Soups, Salads and Sandwiches is chock full of photos and delicious recipes that I know you're going to LOVE as much as I do! To be perfectly honest, I love all of the Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, but this cookbook is on my Top Favorites list!
You are able to purchase this awesome book 
in book form or ebook at
or at 

But, before you do, let me give you a sneak peak at 
what I'm so excited about!
There are four sections in this cookbook
 Simmering Soups
Spicy Sausage Chowder, Chicken and Dumplin' Soup,
Fred's Chunky Chili, Pioneer Beef Stew & more

 Sensational Salads
Asian Summer Salad, Spinach and Clementine Salad
Mustard and Thyme Potato Salad, Spicy Cabbage-Apple Slaw & more

 Satisfying Sandwiches
Scrumptious Chicken Sandwiches, Tuna Panini,
BBQ Chicken Calzones, Texas Steak Sandwiches & more

 Terrific Toppings
Farmhouse Honey Mustard, Bacon-Onion Croutons,
Refrigerator Pickles, Lemony Sage Mayonnaise & more

Each section covers recipes that will satisfy every hungry tummy,
it doesn't matter what size, male or female, young or old. 
There is something for everyone!

My family has a love for Tex-Mex recipes. 
I knew when I saw this recipe for 
Pasta Taco Salad
that it would be one of our favorites too!

I'm going to share this recipe with you...
and several more

but first....

Would you like a chance to win 
a copy of this awesome cookbook?

You have FOUR chances to win!

1. Leave a comment telling me you are a follower of my blog.
2. Leave a comment telling me you would like to be entered in this giveaway
3. Leave a comment on my Facebook page telling me you would like to be entered.
4. Leave a comment telling me that have "liked" Gooseberry Patch's facebook page,
and while you're there...you can tell them Gramma sent ya! 

GIVEAWAY ENDS 
Saturday, January 14th

The winner will be announced
Sunday, January 15th


Gooseberry Patch furnished two copies of this cookbook, 
one for me to review and one to giveaway.
All opinions and reviews are my own.

106 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    LOL I am so interested in this cookbook and I am also going to try the Upside Down Cake that is showing above this right now and the Chicken Comfort Casserole : ) and the e mail is kanoamom11102@yahoo.com

    Michelle : )

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  2. TeriJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    I am a follower of your blog. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks! :) Teri

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  3. TeriJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Please enter me in your drawing for 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches. Thanks! :) I also left a message on your facebook page.

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  4. TeriJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    I have liked Gooseberry Patch's facebook page and told them Gramma sent me! :)

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  5. kathyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I'm a follower of your blog, Kathy Luckypookers9213@yahoo.com

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  6. kathyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    I would really love to be entered in your drawing for this book, Kathy. Luckypookers9213@yahoo.com

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  7. kathyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    I've liked Gooseberry Patch's Facebook page for a long while now, Kathy. Luckypookers9213@yahoo.com

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  8. JessicaJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I am a follower. :)

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  9. JessicaJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I would LOVE to be entered to win!

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  10. LoriJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  11. JessicaJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I did the FB entries as well! Thank you for the giveaway! And to GBP too!

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  12. LoriJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I would love to be entered into the giveaway. (That taco salad looks oh-so-good!)

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  13. CindyJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    I'm a follower of your blog.

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  14. CindyJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I would love to be entered in this giveaway!

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  15. CindyJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I like Gooseberry Patch's Facebook page.

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  16. Deborah K.January 4, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    I am a follower of your blog.

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  17. Shar41January 4, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I am new to your blog and I love it. I am a follower.

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  18. Deborah K.January 4, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I would like to be entered in the cookbook giveaway.

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  19. Shar41January 4, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I would love this cookbook and would like to be included in your giveaway.

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  20. Shar41January 4, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I love Gooseberry Patch's Facebook page. Their cookbooks are awesome.

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  21. Deborah K.January 4, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I "like" the Gooseberry Patch's facebook page.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I would love to receive this cookbook. Please enter me in your cookbook giveaway.

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  23. tina fisherJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I'm a follower. Please enter me for the cook book giveaway!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I 'like' Gooseberry Patch's Facebook page. Your page is so cute. Please enter me in the cookbook giveaway!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I am a new follower of your blog. Please enter me in your giveaway. thanks angela
    angela_gonzales4@hotmail.com

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I would like to be entered in your Gooseberry Patch Cookbook giveaway please.
    angela_gonzales4@hotmail.com

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    I liked Gooseberry Patch facebook please enter me in your giveaway

    angela_gonzales4@hotmail.com

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I love Gooseberry Patch and love collecting recipes. I have enjoyed visiting you site and look forward to coming back many times for more recipes! I have never won anything and would love to make this my first item won! 101 soups, salads and sandwiches! Sounds like a great book and very cozy also!
    kloeesgrammy@aol.com
    Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I'm now a follower of your blog....free cookbook sounds exceptionally yummy! :D

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    This is my comment stating that I'd like to be entered in this giveaway! :D YUMMY one at that! :D

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I just *liked* you on fb! :D
    Glad that Gramma sent me! :D

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Weell...make that, I just liked Gooseberry Patch! :D I also let them know Gramma sent me! :D

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  33. Connie Bolick LeeJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I would like to be entered into this givaway, thanks! lclee59@centurylink.net

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  34. Connie Bolick LeeJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    I left a comment on your facebook page saying I would like to be entered in the giveaway. lclee59@centurylink.net

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  35. Connie Bolick LeeJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I liked Gooseberry Patch's facebook page and told them Gramma sent me. lclee59@centurylink.net

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    This looks like another winner from GP and I'd love to add it to my collection. Thanks! ~~Amy~~

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    I also follow your blog. I do believe you have my info. ~~Amy~~

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I read somewhere that one chick's clutter is another chick's clunk. So,with that said, I would like to enter in and receive some GP clunk. I will go and like the FB GP page, thank you for your fun and creative page.

    dgrant5@hotmail.com

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    YUMMY! DELICIOUS! YUMMY! DELICIOUS!
    What could hit the spot more on a cold, winter's night..........
    SOUP....SALAD....and a SANDWICH!!!

    judyjude68@yahoo.com

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I would love to win this book! remagargee@juno.com

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I am a friend of Gooseberry Patch on facebook. remagargee@juno.com

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  42. JoanJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    I follow via GFC

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  43. JoanJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    I'd love to be entered to win this one. It's sure soup weather in NC and sandwiches and salads would be great too.

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  44. JoanJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    I've liked Gooseberry Patch on Facebook for some time now.

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Please enter me in your drawing....also I liked Gooseberry facebook page.

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Because my hubby could live on soups, this would be well worth having.

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Susan said...
    I am a follower of your blog.
    craftybikerbabe@live.com

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Susan said...
    Please enter me in your giveaway. I love Gooseberry Patch books. Thanks.
    craftybikerbabe@live.com

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Susan said...
    I "liked" Gooseberry Patch on facebook and am follower.
    craftybikerbabe@live.com

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  50. Deliciously DelilahJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I would love to win a copy of your cookbook! Just found your blog. Looks amazing!

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  51. Infonut-USA Freebies NDealsJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    New blog follower please enter me In your contest,if Canadians can win!

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  52. DebJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Would love to win this cookbook....it's definitely "soup season" with our cold temps!

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I have liked Gooseberry Patch ever since I worked at Cracker Barrel and had to put your items away. Please enter me in your sweepstakes. Thank you Barbara Payne bpp30733@yahoo.com

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Gooseberry Patch is my absolutely number one go-to-book for cooking and holidays!!! Love, love, love your cookbooks. I hope I win!!!

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I am a follower of your blog!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I like gooseberry patch on Facebook.

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  57. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    i would like to entry the give away and i have been following your blog

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  58. Lori RobyJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I would like to enter the giveaway AND I have "Liked" Gooseberry Patch's Facebook page (if there was a 'love' button, I'd LOVE it!!

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I love your blog and follow it on a regular basis. Your recipes are like my own cooking style too.

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  60. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    love Gooseberry cookbooks!

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  61. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    I would love to win the Gooseberry Patch cb too! Please enter me!

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  62. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    I would like to be entered in the give away! Thanks so much! Wish me luck...I need it!

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  63. blue skies and new skiesJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    I have liked Gooseberry Patch's cookbooks, calendars, FB page, etc, but would love to have a cookbook of theirs. I am now a follower of your blogspot page. I will check out your FB page next. Please enter my name in your drawing. Many blessings, Africantree@yahoo.com

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  64. Laurie TJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    I would like to be entered in this give away! I love homemade soups and need some new recipes! Thanks!

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  65. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Brenda Wilson I like gooseberry patch on facebook. I have collected gooseberry patch books for years do not have this one would like to win and add in my collection.

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  66. Kelly WilliamsJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I am a follower of your blog. Please enter me in your drawing

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  67. KimJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    I would love to win a GOOSEBERRY cookbook FRIDAY the 13Th Iam feeling lucky

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  68. Sara, RNJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    I have liked gooseberry patch on facebook!

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  69. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I like gooseberry patch's facebook page
    treatsandtreasures@rocketmail.com

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  70. Grace FriesenJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I love the cookbooks - because they are more than "just" a cookbook - they are entertaining! Please enter me for the new book! Thanks for them all!

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  71. Laura kelsayJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I follow ur blog. I like gooseberry patch on facebook and I would like to be enteref in the give away.

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  72. Denise Schwenger Jan. 13 2012 7:46January 13, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I can remember the very time I used a Gooseberry cookbook and was wowed. I could finally make a meal and have the ingrediants it called for in my Pantry!!!

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  73. pam churchwellJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    I would like to be entered in this giveaway. I am also friends on your facebook page.

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  74. Michelle GordonJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Please enter me for the cookbook giveaway...I love Gooseberry's Facebook page and would really like this cookbook! Thanks!

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  75. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Would love to enter your giveaway!! Gooseberry books are my most favorite cookbooks!! Thanks!
    kristi_underwood@hotmail.com

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  76. Beverley WilliamsJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I would like to be entered in the cookbook giveaway. Thanks

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  77. Maureen HJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Would love to win this book, read them all on facebook.

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  78. NoelleJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I would like to be entered in the drawing. Thanks so much.

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  79. kathy C BJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    I want to be entered for the drawing. This cookbook looks fantastic!

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  80. Eileen MJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    I would like to be entered in the drawing. It has sure turned to SOUP-weather here in the Midwest this week. Thanks.

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  81. LindaJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I have never had a bad recipe from any Gooseberry Patch cookbook. They know how to pick 'em! The recipe for a Clementine Salad caught my eye since they are in season now. Please enter me!
    lldietz@gmail.com

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  82. LindaJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Oh, and I have already "liked" Gooseberry on FB!
    lldietz@gmail.com

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  83. ShannonJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I would like to be entered in your drawing. I have added you to my dashboard! Yipee. This cookbook looks so fun.

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  84. BethJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Hi Gramma's in the kitchen and she sent me here to ENTER ME IN THE CHANCE TO WIN 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches giveaway !!! Would love to cook up some of those delicious recipes !! Especially since we are getting ready to have some snow !! I just love Gooseberry Books, as a collector of cookbooks they are my favorite because they are so "Down Home" good ! I am already FB Friend of Gooseberry !!

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  85. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    I am interested in entering the drawing to win the Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches book please, I hope I win!

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  86. jennyJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Love all Gooseberry Cookbooks

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  87. Aliciacole75@gmail.comJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    I love Gooseberry!

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  88. Aliciacole 75@gmail.comJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I liked Gooseberry's Patches page.

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  89. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I love Gooseberry Patch recipes so easy and delicious and I love love love soups, especially at this time of year. Please enter me into the Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches cookbook contest. Thank you for this opportunity.
    Katherine

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  90. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Jla0519@aol.com

    I would love to win the gooseberry patch cookbook, please sign me up:-)

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  91. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I "like" Gooseberry Patch on FB and I love their cookbooks! Please enter me to win 101 Soups, Salads and Sandwiches. lovesnoopy66@yahoo.com

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  92. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    Your products are so wonderful, and I would feel blessed to have won, the soups, salads and sandwiches!!! janehutfles@cox.net

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  93. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Ilove all of your jellies and berries, please pick me..........to win

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  94. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    LOVE YOUR ALL YOUR COOKBOOKS:)!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEP-UM COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ENTER MEEEEEEEEEEEE :) COPSWIFE23701@AOL.COM

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  95. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    I would like to win your cookbook!
    mldsherman@mail.com

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  96. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    I just found you on facebook & enjoy blogs
    mldsherman@mail.com

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  97. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Absolutely LOVE your books! I am a lover of SOUP so I cannot wait to purchase this cookbook if I am not chosen to win it. The illustrations make them a fun source of country items and it is always fun to shop and find items you can use everyday!
    - KM milkon1981@yahoo.com

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  98. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I love my Gooseberry cookbooks...this one looks fantastic....would love to win this one!!

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  99. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I am following your blog, please enter me

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  100. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I am always looking for easy good recipes and Gooseberry cookbooks seem to have it all.

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  102. UnknownJanuary 14, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I'm a fan of your fb page

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  104. Tammy MJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    I've liked your page on fb

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  105. Marilyn BJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Hi From one grandma to another. Love seeing you on FaceBook; your recipes look so enticing and your cookbook designs and FB page are so refreshing.

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  106. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Hello Gramma,
    Just found your blog and want to be entered to win the cookbook with Soup, Salad, and Sandwich recipes fm. Gooseberry Farms. I will 'LIKE' your blog on Facebook too. Thanks
    Gramma Becky

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