ONE-DAY CONTEST!
To celebrate the German paperback release of FRIENDSHIP BREAD: A NOVEL (the book that launched the Friendship Bread Kitchen), we’re giving away a U.S. hardcover copy of the book along with a 14″ solid beechwood wooden spoon from Oxo, perfect for stirring your Amish Friendship Bread starter!
Here is the German paperback version, just released a couple of weeks ago:
And here is the U.S. hardcover version (and the book the winner will receive) along with the Oxo wooden spoon:
To read an excerpt of the book, click here. In addition to being a wonderful novel, FRIENDSHIP BREAD contains more than 13 Amish Friendship Bread recipes and loads of tips! And for those of you who like to know exactly what’s going in your kitchen, here’s some information about the spoon:
- 14-inch wooden serving spoon
- Made of solid beech wood
- Natural oil finish; safe for nonstick cookware
- Comfortable, curved handle has hole for hanging
- Wash by hand; satisfaction warranty
Entering is easy! All you have to do is:
- Head over to Amazon and give it a thumbs up: http://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Bread-Novel-Darien-Gee/dp/0345525345/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1330982762&sr=8-1
- Leave a comment below telling us that you gave the book a thumbs up, your favorite Hollywood celebrity, and where where you’re from. That’s it!
This is a one-day giveaway — a winner will be drawn at random on Wednesday, March 6th, at 11:59 pm PST and posted here the following day. Good luck and thanks for being in the Kitchen with us!
Darien
This contest is now closed and we have a winner, Hollywood style! Click here to find out who won!
I absolutely loved this book!!! I couldnt put it down and I have suggested it to my friends who read to put it on their lists!!!!!
2 thumbs up!!!
I went to Amazon and gave you a “thumbs up”! I am from Raven, Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains where the sun always shines on us because it is so very beautiful. My favorite celebrity is Meryl Streep.
I gave it a thumbs up! I am From Bastrop Texas! My Fav is Robert Redford
my favorite star is Lucy Ball!!
would love this book!!!!
Thumbs Up on Amazon
I’m from Hammond, IN
Julia Roberts
I “liked” it! I’m from Michigan, and my favorite Hollywood celebrity is Tom Hanks!
wonderful, love friends and friendship bread.
Gave you a “thumbs up ” on the amazon page. Patrick Swayzee is my all time favorite hollywood celebrity.
I gave it a thumbs up, I’m from the great state of Iowa, and my favorite actor is Tommy Lee Jones,
I love this book! I bought it a year ago I think,i read it in two days and have shared it with my friends.
I am from Orting WA, I gave the book a thumbs up and my favorite Hollywood Celebrity? Vin Diesel and is delicious abs!
thumbs up!!!
This book sounds wonderful! I would love to win a copy!
I went on Amazon and gave the book a thumbs up. Thanks for the opportunity to learn about the book and have a chance to win a copy!
I give this cookbook a thumbs up!!!!! I’m from Lexington KY and my favorite celebrity is Brad Pitt
I gave friendship bread book a thumbs up on amazon.. I am from Lyndonville NY.. close to buffalo and Yea we didnt get to much snow this year.. and my favorite Hollywood celebrity is John Travolta
Love the book…didn’t want it to end. I am from Enterprise, WV.
Thumbs up to Freundschaftsbrot (Friendship Bread)
Mesa, AZ
George Clooney
PS Love Friendship Bread!!!!
Gave the book a thumbs up here in Seymour, Indiana!! My favorite celebrity is Oprah!
Love reading books with recipes! The Friendship Bread Starter recipe is the very best I have found and produces some great products.
I gave Friendship Bread a thumbs up on Amazon. Love Amish Friendship Bread. I am from the Charlotte NC area. Sandra Bullock is my favorite celebrity. Thank you!!
Gave the book a thumbs up !
From East Rochester Ohio
I love Meryl Streep!
I headed over and gave a thumbs up at Amazon!!
I’m from Colorado Springs Colorado. If I had to pick a favorite celeb I would pick Harrison Ford. Would love to win your give-a-way.
I gave the book another thumbs up, I love the book! I’m from Palmdale CA, and I think Johnny Depp is dreamy ever since I was 8.
I gave a thumbs up on Amazon. I am from Danville, Arkansas and my favorite Hollywood celebrity is Kim Kardashian.
Looks like a great book,m gave it a thumbs up and added it to my wish list. I’m from Bricelyn, MN and my favorite celeb is Nicholas Cage.
I gave the book a thumbs up and also posted it on my timeline. I am from Berea, OH and my favorite Hollywood celebrity is Ryan Seacrest. I am also currently baking some friendship bread right now! Smells great!! Yum.
I read an excerpt from the book and gave it a Thumbs Up. I live in Knoxville TN. My favorite Hollywood celebrity is Betty White
I gave the book a thumbs up… I’m from Dayton, Ohio and Reese Witherspoon is my fav Hollywood celebrity…. P.S. absolutely LOVE Amish Friendship Bread…thx
I gave this book a thumbs up at Amazon from Winnsboro, Texas. My favorite celebrity is Valerie Bertinelli
I gave the Friendship Bread novel a thumbs up.
I am from Calhoun, Georgia.
My favorite Hollywood celebrity is Clint Eastwood.
Success & THUMBS UP
I am from Elkton, KY
My favorite celebrity is Reese Witherspoon
I liked the book on Amazon. I gave it a thumbs up. I live in Southern California and my favorite Hollywood character is Timothy Olyphant in Justified.
I gave your Friendship Bread book a thumbs up! I live in Gassville, AR and Rachel Ray is my favorite! Thanks & I hope I win!
I gave a thumbs up to the book . I’m from Pennsylvania. Favorite Hollywood celeb would be Johnny Depp
I gave your book a thumbs up. I live in Lenexa,KS. Favorite Hollywood Celebrity is Jennifer Aniston.
I would love this
I read the excerpt and definitely give it a thumbs up (at amazon too). I live in Liberty Township, Ohio and my favorite celebrity is Tom Hanks.
I definitely gave the book a thumbs up because I love friendship bread. Im from Ohio and share friendship bread with all my friends and family. My favorite celebrity is Johnny Depp for sure.
Liked the page (and I loved the book!), from Memphis, TN. Thank you!
This book changed my life and I have been making Amish Friendship Bread for 9 months. I hope to make a difference just the the women did with their bread in the book. Gave this book thumbs up on Amazon. I am from Tuckerton, NJ (north of Atlantic City)
This book changed my life and I have been making Amish Friendship Bread for 9 months. I hope to make a difference just the the women did with their bread in the book. Gave this book thumbs up on Amazon. Favorite Celeb is Orlando Bloom. I am from Tuckerton, NJ (north of Atlantic City)
Luv’d it an gave a thumbs up. I like to make friendship breads.
Thumbs up #245
Lock Haven PA
Julia Roberts
Liked liked like it! My favorite Hollywood guy is Ryan Gossling. From Houston, Texas! Thanks, Friendship Bread Kitchen for all the great recipes!
I love to read and the book sounds great. I gave it a thumbs up at amazon.Am from Hicksville Ohio ,favorite celebrity is Reba
I did my review on Amazon and I LOVE this book!! I would LOVE to see this book become a movie and my pick of actress would be Reese Witherspoon…she would be PERFECT!!! I am from a small town in WV (Hepizbah) and now live in Fort Morgan, Colorado..so I love the setting of the small town for this book!!
The book gets a reaounding thumbs up. If I am not the chosen lucky one I would seriously consider purchasing it.
My favorite Hollywood Celeb is Julie Roberts
I gave the book a thumbs up, my fav celeb is Johnny Depp, and I am from Oklahoma.
I gave it the thumbs up on Amazon! I’m from Plymouth, MA. My favorite celebrity is Tom Hanks, he’s never made a movie I don’t love, and he’s a nice guy.
2 Thumbs UP, Reese Witherspoon, Fargo ND
I gave this book a thumbs up on Amazon, my favorite hollywood celebrity is Tom Hanks, and I am from Norwich, Connecticut. I want to give a copy to a girl friend that always makes friendship bread, weekly!
I commented on Amazon and can’t wait to read this book – thanks for offering such a great giveaway!
I am from Burkesville Ky. my favorite celebrity Harrison Ford and i gave the book a thumbs up.
I gave the book a thumbs up! Favorite celebrity would have to be Robert DuVall . I’m from Oconee, Illinois.
I just left a short thumbs-up on amazon.ca – I really enjoyed this book. Favourite celebrity – Meryl Streep. I’m from Winnipegosis (not Winnipeg), Manitoba, Canada – we call it the Oasis *wink, wink*
I would love to win this book. Right now I am on the hold
List at our library. I also love that the book centers around neighbors,friendship, and baking. I am from Flower Mound,Texas
Oops my favorite actor is Katherine Hepburn.
Gave it a thumbs up on Amazon….would give it more if I could! Loved the book and because of it, made my own starter, baked the bread and handed it out with the bags of starter and recipe. I am from Hallstead, PA. Favorite ‘Hollywood’ celebrity would have to be Harrison Ford.
Gave it a thumbs up, I’m from Mt Carmel, IL and Tom Selleck is my favorite celebrity.
Gave it a thumbs up! My favorite Hollywood Celebrity is Meg Ryan. I’m from Milwaukee, WI.
I liked this on Amazon, Mark Harmon (NCIS), Riverdale, MD!
I just gave the thumbs up on Amazon, my favorite celebrity is Mark Harmon of NCIS. Love him and the shoe and would really love to have this book.
I went to Amazon and gave you a “thumbs up!” I am from Alabama, “Roll Tide”!!!!
My favorite celebrity is Robert Redford!(and Betty White!)
Thumbs up!
Love George Clooney!!
Ky girl
Thumbs up done!! My favorite Hollywood celebrity would probably be Sandra Bullock. I am from Anchorage, Alaska!!!
Gave it a thumbs up
Favorite Celebs are Jamie Oliver in the Cooking world and Anne Hathaway in the Movie world
I’m from Omaha, NE
I liked it on Amazon.
I’m from Helenwood, TN
Clint Eastwood
I give Friendship Bread a big thumbs up <3. I really like John Cusack. I am from Vancouver, WA
Love the friendship bread recipes!!!
10 thumbs up!! Fav celebrity is Meryl Streep! from Murray Kentucky but have now lived in McKinney, Tx since 2008!!!
Thumbs up done!! My favorite Hollywood celebrity would probably be Sandra Bullock. I am live in Wayland, Michigan, USA…:0)
Thumbs up! My favorite celeb is currently Ryan Gossling. (hubba hubba!) I am from Westfield, Indiana. Thank you!
Gave this book a thumbs up! I love friendship bread! My favorite celeb is John Travolta. I am from Boca Raton, Florida.
Gave it a thumbs up, I’m from Akron, NY, and my favorite Hollywood celebrity is Betty White.
I gave the book a thumbs up-My favorite Hollywood celebrity is Reese Witherspoon & I am from Rogers, Arkansas:)
i gave it a thumbs up! my favorite celebrity is Lucille Ball and i am from Cleveland TX
I gave it a thumbs up. i love Lucy and I live in Cleveland Texas
I absolutely loved this book!!! I couldnt put it down and I suggested it to my friends and my Mom. We are both avid readers. I also let the staff know at the Library to absolutely put it on their reading lists!!!! An heartwarming story…awesome. I am from Russell, Ontario Canada and my favourite Celebrity is Sandra Bullock!!
I am from the little town of Hayward, Wi, an outdoor lovers paradise! My favorite Hollywood Celebrity- has to be Sean Connery, the epitome of the charming, intelligent, good looking man! I gave this book a thumbs up because this is a gift I have recieved and loved, both eating the finished result, and coming up with more ways to use it!
WAY thumbs up! Totally love the book! And since reading, I HAD to have some friendship bread! I’ve been making it with my kids for the last four months….and counting!
By the way, I love Reese Witherspoon and I’m from Bend, OR.
Thumbs up. Looks wonderful!!
I gave my review on Amazon.com when Frienship Bread was having the favorite library contest. Amazon.com will not let me leave another review but I can say here that Friendship Bread is a two thumbs up, very good & inspiring novel!! My favorite Hollywood celebrity is Denzel Washington. I live in southern CA in a small, friendly city of Villa Park!
How could anything be so good! The recipes are so great. It has thumbs up from me!
Thumbs up!
I gave “Friendship Bread” a thumbs up on Amazon.com. Hugh Jackman is my favorite Hollywood celebrity. I’m from Brunswick, OH.
Liked your book on Amazon and wishing you well and much success.
Liked your book on Amazon and wish you well and much success.
Sandra Bullock
Gave it a definite “Thumbs Up”
Favorite Hollywood Celeb is…..Will Smith. I am currently from Ann Arbor, MI.
Would love to win this contest! I had a friend who loved to make the friendship bread and always shared with me – not it’s my turn to make some!
My favorite celebrity would be Meryl Streep and I am originally from Ohio but live in Florida now.
Thank you!!!!!
Haven’t read the book yet, looking forward to it’ From Las Vegas Nevada.
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Friendship Bread is the best!!
My favorite celebrity would have to be Sharon Stone. I recently read about her life and personal struggles. What an incredible person. I’m from York, SC
I gave it a thumbs up! My favorite Hollywood celebrity is Tom Hanks, and I am from Shawnee OKlahoma.
Thumbs up! I’m from North Carolina and my favorite celebrity is Johnny Depp.
Definite THUMBS UP on this book at Amazon..! I’m from Altus, Oklahoma, far SW corner of the state, almost on the Texas border! Sure would enjoy this book!
My favorite celebrity, so many are wonderful..but I love Bradley Cooper and Anne Hathaway..couldn’t choose just one! Thanks for doing this Giveaway!
I gave the Friendship Bread Novel and big thumbs up at Amazon. My favorite Hollywood actor would have to be the handsome and dashing Robert Redford…Loved him 4ever.
I am from Blanchard, OK. – Hooray for small towns in America…………..
I left a thumbs up at Amazon.com
Favorite Celeb: George Clooney
I’m from Hermansville, MI
I gave it a thumbs up and am going to try to get a copy of the German version! I am from Michigan, and my current favorite celebrity is Maggie Smith [Downton Abbey].
Love it
I gave the book a thumbs up. My favorite celebrity is George Clooney and Johnny Depp. I am from Lincoln Park, Michigan!
I gave it a thumbs up. I would jump at the chance to meet John Travolta *swoon* and I live in a tiny town in Iowa!
I’d LOVE to win this book….Thumbs up on Amazon. I’m from PA originally but we are living in Maine now. I have shared starters with MANY friends. It’s always well received.
My favorite celeb is Jon Bon Jovi!!
I most assuredly liked the book on Amazon. My favorite Hollywood celebrity would be Taylor Kitsch from Friday Night Lights and John Carter. I am from Tollesboro, Kentucky, where I will be baking Friendship Bread today.
i love this book..found it at the library at a time that a friend from church and I were already sporting our starter bags on our counters at home..lol. We loved the included recipes also!!!!
I could not get to the site fast enough, gave my THUMBS UP for this book it was an inspiration on my life, reread 3 times . My favorite Celebrity is, Forest Whittaker and I am from upstate New york small town of Mooers.
i gave this book thumbs up…great book and wonderful recipes too…
I likes on Amazon! Paul Newman
and I am from Washington State.
I loved Friendship Bread ..the novel on Amazon! My favorite Hollywood Celebrity is Meryl Streep!! And I am from South Dakota..
I gave it a thumbs up! My favorite celebrity is Tom Hanks. And, I’m from Nebraska.
Gave a thumbs up on Amazon. I’m from Acme, PA and I have many favorite celebrities but one of my all time favs is Sam Elliot.
I gave this book a thumbs up. My favorite actor is Sean Connery. I am originally from Marion, S.C., but now I live in a little town called Calhoun Falls, S.C..
I’m from killeen texas. Where everything is bigger in Texas.Gave thumbs up.My favorite celebrity is Marilyn Monroe.
I gave a thumbs up on Amazon, I am from ND, and I like Carol Burnett.
I love all the friendship bread reciipes and would love to win this book.
I gave it a thumbs up. I can’t wait to read it. My fave celebrity is Angelina Jolie because she is a strong woman who is making a difference in impoverished countries. I’m from Clifton Park, NY.
Gave Friendship Bread a thumbs up on Amazon. Walter Matthau. I’m from Collinsville, OK.
i love kevin costner
I gave it a thumbs up..my fav. Celebrity is Johnny Depp..mmm..lol..I am from Junction City, OR..what a great prize..thanks Darien.
I just loved the book – so fun to read- really kept my interest. Hollywood star – hmmm I know he’s not too Hollywood but I just love Donny Osmond …such a nice guy and really easy to talk to…Just love him. I am from Indianapolis, IN. Loved your book- definetly gave it a thumbs up! and have told lots of friends about it!
Gave a thumbs up.
Favorite Hollywood Celebrity was Patrick Swayze.
Born originally in the UK but live in the USA
I went to Amazon and gave Friendship Bread a thumbs up.
My favorite celebrity is a hard one because I don’t follow them to much, but I do like George Clooney and Matt Damon. I think they are all around good guys.
I’m from Michigan.
Thumbs up done!
Can’t say I have a favorite star, maybe Sandra Bullock? If barbara mandrell was acting, I would say her as I admire her boldness in proclaiming her belief in Jesus Christ.
Thumbs up on Amazon. From San Juan Capistrano, CA. One of my all-time favorite actors would be JOhn Travolta.
Totally enjoyed the book and love to make my own friendship bread!
favorite is Sandra Bullock!!
Totally enjoyed the book and love to make my own friendship bread!
favorite is Sandra Bullock!!
I’m from Glasgow, KY
Loved you book and told my friends about it – thumbs up!
Stumbled across it at the library – am from Te Kauwhata, New Zealand
Favourite celebrity … sorry can’t really narrow it down but I do think Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett are supreme actresses.
Enjoyed this book, would love to own it. No favorite Hollywood personality, sorry.
Enjoyed the book, would love to own it. No favorite Hollywood celebrity.
I gave the book Friendship Bread, @ Amazon a thumbs up.My favorite celebrity would be
George Clooney.I am from Sunny
Orange California.
I gave this book a thumbs up! I’d love to have the hard back version too! I also put a link to it on my FB page. My favorite movie star is, of course, my cousin’s kid – Philip Winchester!!!
OOOO La, La!
I’m from your neck of the woods, Kari, Belgrade/Bozeman area Montana!
I gave a thumbs up on Amazon, Sandra Bullock is my favorite celebrity, and I live in snow-covered Duluth, Minnesota.
I love friendship bread.
I didn’t want the book to end!
George Clooney – he is just “nice” to look at
Shenandoah Valley – Penn Laird, VA
I left my thumbs up on amazon. My favorite Hollywood celeb. is Sandra Bullock and I’m from Longview, TX
love Friendship Bread.
love Friendship Bread. Favorite celeb is George Clooney. I’m from South New Jersey.
I gave you a “thumbs up” over at Amazon!
My favorite Hollywood celebrity is Denzel Washington.
I’m from Temecula, California.
Thank you!!
I left a thumbs up, I’m from Wisconsin and I really don’t have a favorite celebrity.
I gave “Friendship Bread” a thumbs up (well deserved!).
My favorite celebrity? That’s tough. How about Derek Jeter. I don’t think he’d consider himself a celebrity, but he is famous so I will.
I’m from rural Oregon.
I gave a thumbs up on Amazon.
I heart Jason Segel.
I’m from the Chicago suburbs but I live in the DC metro area now.
Melissa A
I gave it a thumbs up on Amazon. My fav celebrity is Jack Nicholson (we share a birthday) and I live in Brookings, South Dakota, Thanks for the great giveaway!
I gave the book a thumbs up on Amazon. My favorite celeb is Jack Nicholson ~ he is an awesome actor ~~ and we share a birthday! I live in Brookings South Dakota. Thanks for this great giveaway!
PS ~ I thought I already posted but I am not sure where it went – sorry if this is a duplicate.
I liked you at Amazon. I’m from Miami. I love your cover. My favorite celebrity is currently Joan Rivers because it has been so much fun watching her on The Fashion Police.
Gave it a thumbs up! I LOVE Jimmy Fallon!! <3 From San Antonio, TX!
Thanks!
Giving thumbs up to “Friendship Bread”!
I definitely gave this a thumbs up over on Amazon. My favorite Hollywood celebrity would have to be Viola Davis. I live in Duarte, CA though I was raised in New Orleans, LA.
Hi Friendship Bread Kitchen, Gave the thumbs up at Amazon.com
My favourite Hollywood Celebrity is Meryl Streep. I live in Lake Macquarie NSW Australia
I would LOVE this book!!