It’s Saturday Morning in Australia and We Have a Giveaway!

August 26, 2011
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I still have copies of the Australian edition of Friendship Bread, so I thought I’d host an impromptu giveaway this weekend!

I’m saving a few copies for myself and the kids, but otherwise would love to put them in the hands of avid readers! If the book doesn’t look familiar to it, it may be because my Australian cover (left) is quite a bit different from the US cover (right):

This giveaway is for one signed copy of Friendship Bread. It starts today and ends on Monday August 29, at 11:59 pm EST.

All you have to do is click on any of the links below and leave a comment about Darien, the book, or Amish Friendship Bread. Then come back here and let us know (1) where you’re from and (2) where you’ve left your comment.

Qualifying Australian contest links for FRIENDSHIP BREAD are:

  • “Like” Dymocks on Facebook and leave a comment about Darien Gee or the book (because there are so many book titles on the site, be sure to reference back to Darien and her novel, FRIENDSHIP BREAD, in your comment — if you’ve read it, let them know!)
  • Adelaide Now: Susie O’Brien writes about how people need each other more now than ever … and mentions Darien’s book, Friendship Bread, as an inspiration. Leave a comment and reference back to Darien and Friendship Bread.
  • Book review at Whip Up (a lovely blog for you crafters out there!)

Enjoy your virtual visit to Australia and have a great weekend, everyone!

PS. And yes, there are Amish Friendship Bread recipes in the book. Instructions, too!

This contest has ended. Thanks to all who entered. Congratulations to the winner, comment #52 Laura Tarasoff from Coupeville, Washington. Please send us your mailing address via the Contact Form on our website.

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Comments

  1. cindy rushford says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    I am a very avid reader and would LOVE to have one of these books .

  2. Pam Shay says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Am from Murray, Ky but live now in McKinney, Tx. Love your Friendship bread recipes.

  3. Merriwether Taylor says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    I commented on Adelaide Now. I love the sense of community and paying it forward for someone in need!

  4. Debra Stone says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    left my comment on the above website–thank you so much! Looking forward to reading the book, Friendship Bread….

  5. tisa smith says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    left my comment on dymocks facebook page. Love “friendship bread’

  6. Jean Jacobs says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    This is the time where we all need each other! More then ever…Jean

  7. joyce crampes says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    I love friendship bread in the winter is the best time to start it and its awesome that you can share your starters with others. I also LOVE reading anything about the amish they are amazing pick me PLEASE

  8. Tina Sheldon says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    I LOVE to read. I “always” have a book with me where ever I go. But I LOVE making Friendship Bread. I am from Elkhart, Indiana. USA

  9. Susan Thompson says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Left a comment at Adelaide.com on the article and Friendship Bread!

  10. kim hecker says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    double love! anything amish and australian.

  11. LeeAnn G. says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Love the Friendship Bread! Great to make for church functions or just enjoy with family and friends!

  12. Cynthia A Robinson says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    I am an avid book reader and especially any books concerning foods lol I have made Amish Friendship Bread for years

  13. Evelyn Hubbard says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    The first time I ever had Amish friendship bread was when I was taking painting classes. One of the ladies there brought in starters for those that wanted one and of course that’s when my love for the bread began.

  14. Ruth Fox says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    love to own one of these book amish friendship bead is sooo good

  15. Nancy Green says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    Am from Ravenna, OH and just adore your Friendship bread recipes – it’s just AWESOME that you can bring folks together with recipes.

  16. Jill Reding says:
    August 26, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    I heard about your book and just had to read it. I had made amish Friendship bread before. I can wait to make my first batch and share it with my friends!!

  17. Pam Bruce says:
    August 26, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    Friendship bread is the best tasting bread I’ve ever had. I didn’t have enough friends to give it to though. Moved back home, and I’d love to start making it again.

  18. Sharon Hess says:
    August 26, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    This would be a perfect birthday gift for me. My birthday is the 27th.
    I was raised on Amish bread but we called it sour dough.
    I would love to have a copy of Frendship bread cook book.

  19. maxine nyland says:
    August 26, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Love baking and friendship bread recipes..I would love to own one of you great books…I am from Gordon,Nebraska.USA

  20. Susan McCarty says:
    August 26, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    I love looking for new recipes for Amish Friendship Bread. I enjoy making and using the recipes for giving to my friends for gifts. I started with a starter over 20 years ago, and have shared starter with friends and co-workers over the years.

  21. Ruby Ward says:
    August 26, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    I love to read and i would treasure one of your books. Never tried the Amish Bread but i have always wanted to. I come from a large family, and we could all try it together. I come from Southeast Alabama, and i am looking forward to hearing from you. Thank You, Ruby Ward

  22. Linda C. says:
    August 26, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of Darien Gee’s book titled FRIENDSHIP BREAD. Can’t wait to read it. Love the postings on Facebook from the Friendship Bread site. Brings back many memories of sharing the starter when I was a single mom with small kids and this was a great source for flavor variety at low cost.

  23. Darlene Duplessis says:
    August 26, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    I love to read. I would love to have one of these books and I have never had an Amish Friendship Bread Recipe and I love to bake. I am from Sanford, ME.

  24. Suzanne Webster says:
    August 26, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I,ive not too far from Amish Country and would be very interested in reading this book. I am from Edgewood, Maryland. I posted my coment on the Dymocks FB page.

  25. Denise Swindle says:
    August 26, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    i have tried friendship bread before and love. Would love to read the book. i like to read interesting books and i love to bake

  26. Sandra King says:
    August 26, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    Yes I would love to have a copy of this book , I’ve read Darien novel, FRIENDSHIP BREAD

  27. Beth says:
    August 27, 2011 at 4:25 am

    I left a comment on Whip Up (cute blog!) I am from Cheshire Mass. I just finished reading the book and loved it! Actually made the pancake recipe from the back of the book and it was Delish!!!!

  28. MRS. SHIRLEY JOHNSON says:
    August 27, 2011 at 4:39 am

    I WOULD LOVE TO READ THE BOOK. HOPE IT IS AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT. I LOVE MAKING FRIENDSHIP BREAD.

  29. MRS. SHIRLEY JOHNSON says:
    August 27, 2011 at 4:45 am

    I AM FROM FRONT ROYAL,VA. I LEFT MY COMMENT ON THE ABOVE WEBSITE

  30. Yvonne Miller says:
    August 27, 2011 at 5:15 am

    My daughter introduced me to friendship bread a few years ago…I love it!! I also love to read..would love this book in my collection.

  31. Carol says:
    August 27, 2011 at 5:58 am

    I have just started making Amish Bread and it is great. I am hoping to get a cookbook for my Birthday. I would really love to have one.

  32. Kathy Mihaly says:
    August 27, 2011 at 8:33 am

    I have never read any of Dariens books and would love to have a free book!! I have red many books about the Amish, and have enjoyed them very much.

  33. carol weston says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    nothing more delicious than some AFB and a cuppa!

  34. Jan Whitfield says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Would love to have one of these books.. Love friendship breads, and so do all my neighbors..

  35. Tammy Stephens says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Left a comment on Dymocks books!

  36. Crystal Miller says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Darien’s book, Friendship Bread is an inspiring way to thank friends for being there when no one else is.

  37. Rachel Lewthwaite says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    From texas and would love to win one of these book. Mom of tripplets and would love to have this but really can’t spend the money right now to buy it . Even though I know it is probably a very good book .

  38. Heidi Karaczewski says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    I love to read daily and this looks like a wonderful book. I would love a have a copy of it and well as possibly try to make the Amish Friendship Bread.I left my comment on the above website

  39. Carey says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    HI, THanks for this giveaway. I am from New York, and I left a comment at Whip Up.

  40. linda capasso says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    i would love a copy of this, your recipes are awesome!

  41. PhyllisC says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    I love Friendship Bread and now want to read the book. :D

    I commented here: http://whipup.net/2011/05/23/books-bedtime-reading/#comment-961731

    I live in East Palatka, Florida, USA

  42. Julie Lazarus says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    I love making Friendship Bread and learning new recipes, and it’s a nice way to get to know neighbors…

  43. Michelle says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Just commented on whipup. I am from Fort Worth,Texas. Hope I win so I can have my very own copy instead of a library copy that I have to give back. :-) ~

  44. Pam Gordon says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I left my comment at Dymocks on Facebook, I’m From Delaware, Ohio but currently live in the Hocking Hills near Logan, Ohio, I’d love to have Darien Gee’s Friendship Bread Books so I could try just about every one of the recipes and read about her story, If i could afford it, i’d already have purchased it.

  45. Candy Ottinger says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I shared this link with my facebook family!

  46. Michelle says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    Just left a comment on whipup. I am from Fort Worth, Texas. I sure hope I win so I can have my very own copy instead of the library copy that I have to take back. :-) ~

  47. Julie Lazarus says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    Am from California and posted on:
    http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/how-were-coping-with-adversity-a-slice-of-life-from-busy-suburbia/story-fn6br25t-1226077343157

    I really need a recipe book for friendship bread..

  48. C L Wisdom says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    Love Amish bread & would love to read your book!

  49. Laura Kay says:
    August 29, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    I love the Austrlian cover, it’s so beautiful!

    I’d like to read this book myself! I’ve been given and passed friendship bread in the past. I love the way it made me feel like part of a larger family. Something about the sharing of food is so special.

  50. Kimm Rohlfing says:
    August 29, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I would really like a copy of this since I lost my recipe and haven’t made it in years!

  51. julie tanner says:
    August 29, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Hi I’m from Gilroy ca usa I want to try alot of the recipes they all look so goooood.

  52. Laura Tarasoff says:
    August 29, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    I left this comment at “Whip Up”: “I love that this book has a web link. It’s fabulous to be able to enjoy the “old fashion” gift of friendship bread with the “modern” recipes to keep it going. What a wonderful link between fiction and friendship. Give the book with a batch of starter! Thank you Darien for a new tradition and a new life for friendship bread.” I’m from Coupeville, Washington, USA

  53. Kim Reno says:
    August 29, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    I am from Oklahoma, and I left my comment @Adelaide Now. Thank you for this!