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I feel so incredibly blessed beyond measure. I have wonderful family and friends, a job I love so much it doesn’t really feel like work, I’m part of an amazingly supportive community of food bloggers, and I have the best readers in the world. And now I have a book that contains a small piece of my heart and soul to hold in my hands and call my own.

Truth be told, I’m still pinching myself because the reality of it still hasn’t quite sunk in yet. I am humbled, truly, more than words can express. All I can say is thank you to those of you have taken time out of your busy lives to support me…whether it’s reading my blog, leaving me a comment here, sending me a message on Facebook, tweeting something to me, pinning a photo of one of my recipes that you want to make, shooting me an email, or buying my book. There is no gesture too small. You all make my world brighter.

So now, I want to invite you to my virtual book launch party. This is a time for celebration and joy, and I am thrilled to share it with you. Grab a hot cuppa and settle in because this post is a long one full of goodies that you do not want to miss!

You might be wondering exactly what a virtual book launch party is. When a book is launched it’s not uncommon to have a book launch party with great food, fantastic company, and swag (aka cool free stuff!). This online version has all of the above. (The free stuff is at the bottom…scroll down and take a peak if you want, but come back up because there’s lots of goodies even before the giveaways!)

FIRST THINGS FIRST: THE FOOD

The food I’m sharing with you is none other than the recipe for Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts from my cookbook. With savory onion and saffron, sweet golden raisins, and pine nuts, this dish is a lovely balance of flavors and textures. Not to worry though – if saffron isn’t your thing, you can use turmeric instead. My mother-in-law likes to serve Saffron Rice with an aromatic shrimp dish in tomato sauce (the recipe for which is in my cookbook); this rice is also delicious with broiled fish or roasted chicken though.

Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts (Roz Mlow'wan)
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Cook time: 
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups (325 g) basmati rice, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 4 tablespoons sultanas (golden raisins)
  • 1¾ cups (425 ml) boiling water
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon saffron threads (or ½ teaspoon turmeric)
Instructions
  1. Soak the rice in tepid water for 10 minutes; drain. While the rice is soaking, put half a kettle of water on to boil.
  2. Add the oil to a medium, thick-bottomed lidded saucepan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer the pine nuts to a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Add the onion to the saucepan you cooked the pine nuts in, and cook until softened and just starting to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the rice and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the sultanas, boiling water, salt, and saffron (or turmeric), turn the heat up to high, and bring it to a rolling boil.
  4. Give the rice a stir, then cover the saucepan, turn the heat down to very low, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes (do not open the lid during this time). Turn the heat off and let the rice sit (covered) 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top; serve.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair by Faith Gorsky (Tuttle Publishing; Nov. 2012); reprinted with permission.

Optional Addition: Add two pods of cardamom, two whole cloves, and one 2-inch (5 cm) piece of cinnamon stick at the same time that you add the rice.

My cookbook, An Edible Mosaic:  Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair, is now available for purchase in bookstores across the US and online! Depending on the area, there may be distribution issues due to Hurricane Sandy…if you can’t find the book at your local bookstore, please feel free to request it from the store manager. (And if you were able to find the book at your local bookstore, please feel free to let me know – I’d be thrilled!)

Here’s where you can buy it online:

Amazon US

Amazon Canada

Amazon UK

Barnes & Noble

Book Depository (free shipping worldwide)

It would make a lovely holiday gift…or gift-to-self!

THE PARTICIPATING BLOGGERS

I’m extremely fortunate to have had the pleasure of getting to know so many amazing bloggers in the last 3 1/2 years since I started blogging. The bloggers participating in my virtual book launch party are an extremely talented bunch, and I can’t thank each and every one of them enough for their willingness to help. They are all sharing a post with my Saffron Rice recipe today…please head over to their blogs to check out their posts!

Here they are, in random order:

Erica (Itzy’s Kitchen)

Vianney (Sweet Life)

Sommer (A Spicy Perspective)

Jo-Lynne (Musings of a Housewife)

Bev (Bev Cooks)

Julia (The Roasted Root)

Lauren (Healthy Food for Living)

Jenn and Seth (Home Skillet)

Asiya (Chocolate & Chillies)

Kim (Liv Life)

Lucy (Teen Baker)

Girlinapurpledress (A Light Perspective)

Krista (Krista’s Kravings)

Katerina (Culinary Flavors)

Katrina (Warm Vanilla Sugar)

Barbara (Moveable Feasts)

Lori Lynn (Taste with the Eyes)

Juliana (Simple Recipes)

Amy (Savory Moments)

Jessica (Bacon and Soufflé)

Roxana (Roxana’s Home Baking)

Reeni (Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice)

Victoria (Mission: Food)

Krista (Budget Gourmet Mom)

Veronica (Veronica’s Cornucopia)

Angela (Spinach Tiger)

Shannon (Tri to Cook)

Nancy (Good Food Matters)

Heidi (Food Doodles)

Vicki (In-Home Culinary Classes)

Nicole (Prevention RD)

Patty (Patty’s Food)

Kellie (Food to Glow)

Priscilla (She’s Cookin)

Mary (Keep Learning Keep Smiling)

Tanantha (I Just Love My Apron)

Jean (Lemons & Anchovies)

Liz (That Skinny Chick Can Bake)

Dana (Food for Thought)

Kristina (Spabettie)

Sue (The View From Great Island)

Michele (Cooking at Home)

Louanne (Louanne’s Kitchen)

Kelsey (A Slo Life)

Claudia (Foodessa)

Lora (Cake Duchess)

Mollie (Eat Run Read)

Coco (Balance, Joy and Delicias)

Tania (My Kitchen Stories)

Melissa (Fried Ice and Donut Holes)

Evi (Fifthfloorkitchen’s Blog)

Julie (Mommie Cooks)

Debi (Table Talk Blog)

Maya (Foodiva’s Kitchen)

There are a few of my dear blogger friends who I didn’t ask to participate because they are already doing so, so much to help support me. And I know that with how generous they are, they would have most likely said yes to participating, although it might have stretched them too thin. To every single one of my blogger friends, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you’re doing and all you’ve done for me.

GIVEAWAYS GALORE

And of course, what is a party without some goodies? (Take note, some giveaways are open to US residents only, but many are open worldwide!) A huge, heartfelt thank-you to all the wonderful giveaway sponsors!

Here is the list of giveaway goodies:

1. One CUTCO Kitchen Classics Gift Set, Valued at $227 (Images Courtesy of CUTCO)

The Kitchen Classics Gift Set has all the knives you need to get started in the kitchen. With its 7 5/8″ Petite Chef Knife, 2 3/4″ Paring Knife, and Trimmer (utility knife) you’ll be chopping, slicing, and dicing your way to delicious meals every day. Home cooks and the pros agree that these are the three must-have knives for their kitchen.

The knives are made of high-carbon stainless steel and feature handles that are comfortable to hold and fit securely in your hand. Made in America, the knives are covered by CUTCO’s Forever Guarantee, which covers free sharpening and repairs, forever – no receipt and no registration required.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

2. One $150 Pier 1 Imports Gift Card, Which Can Be Used to Purchase Something Like This Lovely Hammered Metal Entertainment Set (Images Courtesy of Pier 1 Imports)

The Hammered Metal Entertainment Set pictured here includes the following (but you can use the $150 gift card to purchase any merchandise you like):

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

3. One 3 Quart GreenPan San Fancisco Hard Anodized Aluminium Saucepan with Lid, Valued at $99.99 (Image Courtesy of Big Kitchen)

GreenPan uses Thermolon, a natural, non-stick, mineral-based coating that contains no dangerous chemicals. Completely PTFE-, PFOA-, and silicone oil-free. The non-stick is even applied in such a way that results in 60% less carbon dioxide emissions.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

4. Three Copies of America’s Favorite Food, Valued at $74.85 (Photo by Faith) 

Thiscookbook marries the beauty and ease of a traditional print cookbook with the online cooking tools and vast resources of MyRecipes.com.

Note that the three copies will be given to three different winners.

This giveaway is open worldwide.

5. One Scharffen Berger Chocolate Box, Valued at $60.80 (Photos by Faith)

America’s first contemporary artisan chocolate manufacturer, Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, set out to craft the richest, most flavorful chocolate by sourcing the best cacao in the world, blending it in small batches, and gently processing it to maintain the subtle flavors in the beans. (The Scharffen Berger Chocolate Adventure Contest is going on now – there is a $25,000 grand prize! You can find out more at www.ChocolateAdventureContest.com.)

The chocolate box for this giveaway includes the following (all items will be given to one winner):

This giveaway is open worldwide.

6. One Marx Foods Box, Valued at $80 (Images Courtesy of Marx Foods)

Marx Foods says about their company “We’re a family business…the 5th generation to be exact. Things have certainly changed since 1895, but our desire to provide the finest and freshest foods to our customers hasn’t. Frank, Justin, Keith, and Garrett Marx and their small staff work with the foragers, farmers, fishermen, and artisans to supply you with the best. We welcome you into our family.”

The box for this giveaway includes the following (all items will be given to one winner):

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

7. One D’Artagnan Charcuterie Basket, Valued at $55.99 (Photo Courtesy of D’Artagnan)

D’Artagnan, founded in 1985 by Ariane Daguin, has been dedicated to procuring the freshest, most natural products from farmers who uphold sustainable, humane farming practices, and never use hormones or antibiotics. At the vanguard of the farm-to-table movement, D’Artagnan is the leading purveyor of organic poultry, game, foie gras, pâtés, sausages, smoked delicacies, and wild mushrooms to the nation, supplying everyone from the world’s top chefs to discerning home cooks.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

8. One King Arthur Flour Box, Valued at $36.70 (Photos by Faith)

The box for this giveaway includes the following (all items will be given to one winner):

King Arthur Flour is a wealth of baking information! Get step-by-step instructions for your most delicious baking through their Baking Banter blog or one of over 2,000 free recipes online. Check out their videos for lots of baking tips, interviews with our farmers, and stories from their employee-owners. Learn more about their flours, their commitment to quality, and why you get so much more with King Arthur Flour.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

9. One $50 Wean Green Gift Card, Which Can Be Used to Purchase Something Like This Lovely Set of Wean Cubes (Image Courtesy of Wean Green)

Pictured here is the Garden Pack Wean Cubes, but you can use the $50 gift card to purchase any merchandise you like.

Wean Cubes are the smallest tempered glass food storage container, making them perfect for baby food or small portions. They have better closures with a clip lock system, making them easy to open and convenient to use. Wean Green glass is soda lime and therefore 100% recyclable.

This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only.

10. One Custom Basket of Teeccino and TeeChia Products, Valued at $50 (Photos by Faith)

Teeccino is a delicious coffee alternative to help with the problem of using “too much caffeine”. TeeChia is a high performance, gluten-free cereal made from super seeds that produces lasting energy, satiety (satisfying fullness), and regularity. Caroline MacDougall created TeeChia to be a quick and easy wholesome meal for busy people on-the-go, who want to get a full spectrum of antioxidants, omega-3 essential fatty acids, soluble and insoluble fiber, and vitamins and minerals in their breakfast. I’ve personally had both of these products (I’ve been drinking Teeccino for years), and I love them both!

This giveaway is open worldwide.

11. One Stonewall Kitchen Chutney and Cracker Set, Valued at $13 (Images Courtesy of Stonewall Kitchen)

The Apple Cranberry Chutney is the Stonewall Kitchen product of the month for the month of November – it is currently 10% off.

The set for this giveaway includes the following (all items will be given to one winner):

  • Recipe Card for a Chutney Cheeseball

This giveaway is open worldwide.

12. Fifty $10 Hashems Gift Certificates, Valued at $500

From Hashems, “In 1959 our grandfather, Abu Ali Sheik Theeb, opened the first Hashem’s Nuts & Coffee Gallery in the southern Lebanese village of Bint J Bail. Bo Ali provided the towns people with fresh roasted nuts and coffee on a daily basis. Hand mixed spices such as seven spice, kibbeh, and falafel were also made on-site and before long, people where coming from as far as Beirut for Bo Ali’s products.

Generations later, the Hashem family continues to provide quality products using the same authentic recipes and methods that were used to make amazing coffee, nuts, and spices in the past. Our coffee and nuts are roasted daily to ensure maximum freshness. To this day we hand mix our spices and never buy any premixed products that may contain additives, fillers, or preservatives. Rest assured in knowing you are getting top quality, authentic Middle Eastern products.”

Note that the fifty gift certificates will be given to fifty different winners.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

The Only Mandatory Entry: To enter the giveaway, head over to any one of the participating bloggers’ blogs who are listed above to check out their blog (please leave a comment there if you can); then come back here and leave a comment on this post telling me which blog you took a look at.

If  You Want Extra Entries: You can earn additional entries by doing any of the following that you want to do (please leave a separate comment for each so I can count them as additional entries):

1. Share this post on your blog.

2. Share this post on Facebook.

3. Share this post on Twitter.

4. Pin this post on Pinterest.

5. Like CUTCO on Facebook.

6. Follow CUTCO on Twitter.

7. Like Pier 1 Imports on Facebook.

8. Follow Pier 1 Imports on Twittter.

9. Like Big Kitchen on Facebook.

10. Follow Big Kitchen on Twitter.

11. Like My Recipes on Facebook.

12. Follow My Recipes on Twitter.

13.  Like Scharffen Berger on Facebook.

14. Follow Scharffen Berger on Twitter.

15. Like Marx Foods on Facebook.

16. Follow Marx Foods on Twitter.

17. Like D’Artagnan on Facebook.

18. Follow D’Artagnan on Twitter.

19. Like King Arthur Flour on Facebook.

20. Follow King Arthur Flour on Twitter.

21. Like Wean Green on Facebook.

22. Follow Wean Green on Twitter.

23. Like Teeccino on Facebook.

24. Follow Teeccino on Twitter.

25. Like TeeChia on Facebook.

26. Like Stonewall Kitchen on Facebook.

27. Follow Stonewall Kitchen on Twitter.

28. Like Hashems on Facebook.

29. Follow Hashems on Twitter.

DETAILS

1. You do NOT need to have a blog to enter this giveaway.

2. This giveaway starts on November 9, 2012 at 5AM EST and ends on December 9, 2012 at 5 AM EST.

3. Once the giveaway ends, the winners for each item will be chosen randomly.

4. The winners of each item will be notified via email; they will have one week to respond with their mailing information. If they do not respond, a new winner will be randomly chosen.

5. If you are an international reader, please tell me in your comment and I will include you in the correct giveaway.

Faith, author of An Edible Mosaic.
About Faith

I’m the writer, recipe developer, photographer, and food stylist behind this blog. I love finding the human connection through something we all do every day: eat! Food is a common ground that we can all relate to, and our tables tell a story. It’s my goal to inspire you to get in the kitchen, try something new, and find a favorite you didn’t know you had.

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    1. Hi Sarah, Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment! Yes, the giveaway closed today at 5AM EST, so unfortunately only entries received before that are included in the drawing. I never close comments on posts that contain recipes, since I find it to be a very convenient means of communication for people who want to ask a question about a recipe.

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  179. One of the sites I went to and really enjoyed was – Home Skillet

  180. Cathy Dellinger says:

    Checked out Healthy Food for Living. Interesting, though seems there are some Foodbuzz issues :-(

  181. What an incredible gIveaway Faith! You are truly a class act from start to finish. I can’t wait to get my copy of your cookbook in the mail!!

    Thank you for the introduction to so many wonderful sites as well (a few Bonbon Break ladies in there!). I went to “Food to Glow” and wow! I am following her. She captured me at “tangine”.

  182. Congratulations! What exciting news! I had checked out Mommie Cooks since I love her blog! Congrats again!

  183. Congratulations on your book! Amazing! I visited Lucy at Teen Baker and commented on her adorable Owl cake!

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  184. Hi Faith. Congrats on the book. I’m excited to see it. I actually checked out most of the blogs. Maybe all. :) No, I’m not an over-achiever but I just got pulled in. I’m a DIY blogger and haven’t ventured too far into food blogs beyond yours and a few faves but there were so many amazing recipes and stories. Thanks! I added many to my G+ circles and on FB. Can’t wait to be inspired by all the recipes shared.

  185. Deborah Woodbury says:

    Checked out Mission: Food.

  186. Checked out BigKitchen, so many nice items, great find right before Christmastime.

  187. I saw the post on Healthy Food for Living even before this one!

  188. Sobia Ahmed says:

    Like Teeccino on Facebook

  189. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says:

    I checked out Bev Cooks

  190. Judit Nyári says:

    Message left at Melissa’s (Fried Ice and Donut Hole) blog.

  191. Anne Hartman says:

    I Like Scharffen Berger on Facebook.

  192. Anne Hartman says:

    I Like Hashems on Facebook.

  193. Anne Hartman says:

    I Like Stonewall Kitchen on Facebook.

  194. Anne Hartman says:

    I visited Foodessa’s blog. Looks Delicious!

  195. mary fanara coleman says:

    I follow Hashems on twitter…@ciaomjc

  196. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Hashems on Facebook.

  197. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Stonewall Kitchen via twitter…@ciaomjc

  198. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Stonewall Kitchen on Facebook.

  199. mary fanara coleman says:

    I like TeeChia on fb.

  200. Looking forward to all the new streams that will be coming through on my Facebook page.

  201. I checked out Katrina’s Warm Vanilla Sugar site. Can’t wait to try some of her recipes.

  202. mary fanara coleman says:

    I follow Teecino via twitter @ciaomjc

  203. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Teeccino on Facebook.

  204. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Wean Green via twitter…@ciaomjc

  205. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Wean Green on Facebook.

  206. mary fanara coleman says:

    I follow King Arthur Flour via twitter…@ciaomjc

  207. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like King Arthur Flour on Facebook.

  208. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Marx Foods on twitter…@ciaomjc

  209. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Marx Foods on Facebook.

  210. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like D’Artagnan on twitter…@ciaomjc.

  211. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like D’Artagnan on Facebook.

  212. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Marx Foods on Facebook.

  213. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Scharffen Berger on twitter…@ciaomjc

  214. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Scharffen Berger on Facebook.

  215. Andrew L. says:

    Hashems Twitter Follower @Xizelle

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  216. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like My Recipes via twitter…@ciaomjc

  217. Andrew L. says:

    Hashems FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  218. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like My Recipes on Facebook.

  219. mary fanara coleman says:

    I follow Big Kitchen via twitter….@ciaomjc

  220. Andrew L. says:

    Stonewall Twitter Follower @xizelle

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  221. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Big Kitchen on Facebook.

  222. Andrew L. says:

    Stonewall FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  223. Andrew L. says:

    Teechia @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  224. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Pier 1 Imports via twitter…@ciaomjc

  225. Andrew L. says:

    Teeccino Twitter Follower @Xizelle

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  226. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Like Pier 1 Imports on Facebook.

  227. Andrew L. says:

    Teecchino FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  228. mary fanara coleman says:

    I follow Cutco via twitter…@ciaomjc

  229. Andrew L. says:

    Wean Green Twitter Follower @xizelle

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  230. Andrew L. says:

    Wean Green FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  231. mary fanara coleman says:

    I Follow CUTCO on Twitter.@ciaomjc

  232. Andrew L. says:

    King Arthur Flour Twitter Follower @Xizelle

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  233. Andrew L. says:

    King Arthur Flour FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  234. Andrew L. says:

    D’Artagnan Twitter Follower @Xizelle

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  235. Andrew L. says:

    D’Artagnan FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  236. Andrew L. says:

    Marx Twitter Follower @xizelle

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  237. Andrew L. says:

    Marx FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  238. mary fanara coleman says:

    I like CUTCO on fb.

  239. Andrew L. says:

    Scharffen Twitter Follower @xizelle

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  240. Andrew L. says:

    Scharffen FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  241. Andrew L. says:

    Myrecipes TWitter Follower @Xizelle

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  242. Andrew L. says:

    Myrecipes FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  243. Andrew L. says:

    Big Kitchen Twitter Follower @Xizelle

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  244. Andrew L. says:

    Big Kitchen FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  245. Andrew L. says:

    Pier 1 Twitter Follower @xizelle

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  246. Andrew L. says:

    Pier 1 FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  247. Andrew L. says:

    Cutco Twitter Follower @xizelle

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  248. Andrew L. says:

    Cutco FB Fan @Andrew Lesage

    bakergurl02 (At) yahoo (dot) com

  249. Andrew L. says:

    I checked out Bev Cooks blog! Just my style! :)

    bakergurl02 (aT) yahoo (dot) com

  250. Tanya Phillips says:

    I follow Stonewall Kitchen on twitter

  251. Tanya Phillips says:

    I follow King Arthur Flour on twitter

  252. Tanya Phillips says:

    I follow King Arthur Flour on Facebook

  253. Tanya Phillips says:

    I follow Big Kitchen on twitter

  254. Tanya Phillips says:

    I follow Big Kitchen on Facebook

  255. Tanya Phillips says:

    I follow Pier 1 Imports on twitter

  256. Tanya Phillips says:

    I like Pier 1 Imports on Facebook

  257. Tanya Phillips says:

    I checked out Healthy Food For Living, Spinach Tiger, and Food to Glow, (my favorite new find, thanks!). Thank you so much!

  258. susan smoaks says:

    I went to Itzy’s Kitchen. I haven’t ever been to that blog before. I really enjoyed reading a few posts especially the An Edible Mosaic: Rice with Golden Raisins and Almonds post.

  259. joseph gersch jr says:

    i looked at hashams gallery

  260. I checked out Teen Baker and Bacon and Souffle. Cool sites!

  261. Pauline M says:

    King Arthur flour twitter follower (pauline15)

  262. Pauline M says:

    King Arthur flour facebook fan(pauline1501)

  263. Pauline M says:

    Big Kitchen twitter follower (pauline15)

  264. Pauline M says:

    Big Kitchen facebook fan (pauline1501)

  265. Pauline M says:

    I went and checked out Jenn and Seth at Home Skillet! I love finding fun recipes and have added her mushroom Puffs in my “to make” section of recipes!

  266. I checked out all these awesome recipes on “That Skinny Chick Can Bake.”

  267. I Follow King Arthur Flour on Twitter. @KismetChris

  268. I Like King Arthur Flour on Facebook. Deb Christie

  269. I Like Scharffen Berger on Facebook. Deb Christie

  270. I Like Pier 1 Imports on Facebook. Deb Christie

  271. I Like CUTCO on Facebook. Deb Christie

  272. I Tweeted –

    twitter.com/Kismetchris/status/270095197730385922

  273. I visited the Cake Duchess blog and left a comment on her Vanilla Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze– #BundtaMonth post.
    Deb Christie

  274. I Follow Hashems on Twitter as @southerncooker

  275. I Follow Stonewall Kitchen on Twitter as @southerncooker

  276. I Follow Teeccino on Twitter as @southerncooker

  277. I Wean Green on Twitter as @southerncooker

  278. I follow King Author Flour on twitter as @southerncooker

  279. I Follow D’Artagnan on Twitter as @southerncooker

  280. I Follow Marx Foods on Twitter as @southerncooker

  281. I follow Scharffen Berger on Twitter s @southerncooker

  282. I follow My Recipes on twitter as @souterncooker

  283. I follow Big Kitchen on Twitter as @southerncooker

  284. I follow Pier 1 Imports on twitter as @southerncooker

  285. I follow Cutco on twitter as @southerncooker

  286. just left a message on Itzy’s kitchen. LOVE her blog!

  287. Love so many of those blogs–but Bev’s is one I never miss! :) Awesome giveaways!

  288. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Teeccino on Twitter.

  289. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Teeccino on Facebook.

  290. I looked through Kelly’s blog Food to Glow. Love it!

  291. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Stonewall Kitchen on Twitter.

  292. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Stonewall Kitchen on Facebook.

  293. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow King Arthur on Twitter.

  294. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow King Arthur on Facebook.

  295. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Scharffen Berger on Twitter.

  296. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Scharffen Berger on Facebook.

  297. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow My Recipes on Twitter.

  298. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow My Recipes on Facebook.

  299. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Big Kitchen on Twitter.

  300. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Big Kitchen on Facebook.

  301. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Pier 1 Imports on Twitter.

  302. Kim Catapano says:

    I follow Pier 1 Imports on Facebook.

  303. Kim Catapano says:

    I visited Katrina’s blog, Warm Vanilla Sugar.

  304. I visited Kelly’s Food to Glow blog. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway and the incredible virtual book tour.

  305. I looked at Teen Baker (Lucy’s) site.

  306. I looked at Musing of A Housewife.

  307. I looked at Teen Baker (Lucy’s).

  308. I visited Spabettie’s site and oh goodgolly that place is pure heaven! She’s got a great post about football season dishes to make that just spins my spurs…so many superyumful recipes! Cheers!

  309. Margaret Smith says:

    I looked at Musings of a Housewifes site and commented too.

  310. I checked out Food to Glow. Love the idea that good food is also good food for you! :-)

  311. Faith – I found you through Michele’s blog (Cooking at Home) and was so delighted to see your blog – and book! I did comment on Michele’s blog, although had no idea about the giveaway, so triple bonus! Book, blog, bonus giveaway! Cheers ~

  312. DARLA KIDDER says:

    I checked out Kristy’s Kravings.

  313. Carole Resnick says:

    I visited Scharffen Berger site

  314. Following Stonewall Kitchen on Twitter.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  315. Liked Stonewall Kitchen on Facebook.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  316. Following King Arthur Flour on Twitter.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  317. Liked King Arthur Flour on Facebook.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  318. Following Scharffen Berger on Twitter.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  319. Following Pier 1 Imports on Twittter.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  320. Congratulations on the book! I visited Sommer (A Spicy Perspective)’s blog and left a comment there. Love you recipes. :)

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  321. Hi Faith, thank you so much for your jewel rice recipe! I must say that it was the first successful jewelled rice I’ve tried. I did try one other recipe years ago but it didn’t work. I did mine a little differently though. I always cook my rice in the microwave. I usually use 2 cups of uncooked rice to 3 cups of water. I still used your measurements for the saffron/ water ratio even though my quantities of rice were different. Although it did achieve the jewelled effect like I was hoping, I guess I was expecting the colour of the rice to be a really bright saffron but was only slightly recognized as being yellow instead. Maybe I should have mixed a larger quantity of rice than just a third?? Do you have any recommendations?

    1. Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m so glad you enjoyed the rice! I’ve never tried rice in the microwave, I am so intrigued! A couple things come to mind…I know saffron can vary greatly, depending on where it’s from and how fresh it is. I like to use Persian saffron because I generally have the best results with it. That being said, in general, it’s been my experience that using turmeric instead of saffron will consistently result in a brighter yellow color. If you like turmeric and you have it on hand, it might be worth trying. Other than that, I’ve never made this dish in the micro – I’m not sure if this could somehow effect the color? Let me know how you like it if you try it with turmeric…and thanks again so much for your sweet comment!

  322. I went to Itzy’s Kitchen!

  323. Congratulation Faith! I’m so honored to be part of this party! :)
    I looked up Sweet life blog!

  324. My wife bought your new book and left it on the counter at home. I was more than a bit skeptical about Middle Eastern fare to say the least. After I opened it up and started looking at the photos and recipe’s I couldn’t wait to try some of them. Thanks.

  325. Congratulations!! What a lovely way to celebrate. I read about your launch over at Kellie’s blog site, and wanted to wish you well.

  326. Congratulations on your book! I visited Chocolate and chillies…

  327. Also tweeted this post!

  328. I checked out A Spicy Perspective

  329. I have been cooking for a long time, and your recipes look wonderful. I did read the Spinach Tiger blog, and she recommends your food, so I can’t wait to try it! I love the fact that Middle Eastern cuisine is so Vegetarian friendly, as I tend to eat that way most of the time.

    Nice pics, too!

  330. I checked out the Cutco site

  331. Visited a light perspective

  332. I’ve been seeing your wonderful rice dish everywhere today, and it looks fabulous wherever I see it. The last one I left a comment on was at Savory Moments. This is a “must make.” :)

  333. Liked cutco on facebook.

  334. Read about your book on preventionrd.com

  335. i went to a number of them including 5th floor, teen baker, spinach tiger …..

  336. I liked King Arthur Flour on Facebook

  337. I liked My Recipes on Facebook

  338. I liked Pier One Imports on Facebook

  339. I pinned this post on Pinterest

  340. I visited Prevention RD’s page

  341. I left a comment on Musings of a Housewife’s page, but, I have to tell you…I left it yesterday, before learning about this giveaway. Just wanted you to know how sincere my compliments were! :D Seriously, love your site, your recipes and photos. I grew up eating Middle Eastern food and it just takes me back. Love it.

  342. Denise Wilson says:

    I like myrecipes on facebook

  343. Denise Wilson says:

    I shared this on my facebook page

  344. Denise Wilson says:

    Checked out Bacon and Souffle can;t wait to start getting the daily emails!

  345. Follow Priscilla on “She’s Cookin” on a reg. basis.

  346. Following Hashems on Twitter!

  347. Following Stonewall Kitchen on Twitter!

  348. Following Teeccino on Twitter!

  349. Following Wean Green on Twitter!

  350. Follow King Arthur Flour on Twitter!

  351. Following D’Artagnan on Twitter!

  352. Following Marx Foods on Twitter!

  353. Following Scharffen Berger on Twitter!

  354. Following My Recipes on Twitter!

  355. Following Big Kitchen on Twitter!

  356. Hi faith, I finally received your beautiful cookbook! Love all the recipes that you feature and all the beautiful pictures. Can’t wait to start making all this great food! Congrats on a very well done book and best of luck!!

  357. Following Pier 1 Imports on Twittter!

  358. Following CUTCO on Twitter!

  359. Posted this Blog on Twitter!

  360. Browsed and posted on Healthy Foods for Living. Great blog!

  361. Liked Stonewall Kitchen on Facebook!

  362. Liked Hashems on Facebook!

  363. Liked TeeChia on Facebook!

  364. Liked Teeccino on Facebook!

  365. Liked Wean Green on Facebook!

  366. Like King Arthur Flour on Facebook!

  367. Liked D’Artagnan on Facebook!

  368. Like Marx Foods on Facebook!

  369. Like Scharffen Berger on Facebook!

  370. Liked My Recipes on Facebook!

  371. Liked My Recipes on Facebook! Super Tasty Recipes!

  372. Liked Big Kitchen on Facebook!

  373. Liked Pier 1 Imports on Facebook!

  374. Hi there! I posted this post on Pinterest!

  375. Hi Faith,
    I have left a comment over at Home Skillet. Would really love to win your book and those fantastic giveaways!
    I’m from Malaysia and keeping my fingers crossed!
    Thank you and wish you every success in your new book!
    **Joyce**

  376. This is fabulous! So many delicious recipes!

  377. Congrats on your cookbook! I look forward to trying your recipes. I liked all those other pages of the commercial companies, and the blogger I visited was Jessica of Bacon ad Soufflé. Best of luck in your career.

  378. I left a comment on A Spicy Perspective. Am going to try her Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini.

  379. I follow Hashems on Twitter

  380. I like Hashems on Facebook

  381. I follow Stonewall Kitchen on Twitter

  382. I like Stonewall Kitchen on Facebook

  383. I like Tee Chia on Facebook

  384. I follow Teeccino on Twitter

  385. I like Teeccino on Facebook

  386. I follow Wean Green on Twitter

  387. I like Wean Green on Facebook

  388. I follow King Arthur Flour on Twitter

  389. I like King Arthur Flour on Facebook

  390. I follow D’Artagnan on Twitter

  391. I like D’Artagnan on Facebook

  392. I follow Marx Foods on Twitter

  393. I like Marx Foods on Facebook

  394. I follow Scharffen Berger on Twitter

  395. I like Scharffen Berger on Facebook

  396. I follow My Recipes on Twitter

  397. I like My Recipes on Facebook

  398. I follow Big Kitchen on Twitter

  399. I like Big Kitchen on Facebook

  400. I follow Pier 1 Imports on Twitter

  401. Wow look at all your comments, how wonderful. I will be ordering your book and am honored that you thought to ask me to share your virtual book launch on my blog.

    My sister wants to know what the dish is on the cover of your book. She can’t wait for me to make that for her.

  402. I like Pier 1 Imports on Facebook!

  403. I follow CUTCO on Twitter

  404. I like CUTCO on Facebook

  405. I shared this post on Twitter!

  406. I pinned this post on Pinterest!

  407. I shared this post on Facebook!

  408. I checked out Reeni’s blog – Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice

  409. I think I clicked on all of the other participating blogs! I couldn’t help myself, it was so nice to see the little differences and changes in the dish :) I especially liked how Lori Lynn presented it!

  410. i commented over at bev cooks. this looks like such an amazing cookbook you should be really proud.

  411. I’m following Hashems on Twitter

  412. I’m following Stonewall Kitchen on Twitter

  413. I’m following Teeccino on Twitter

  414. I’m following Wean Green on Twitter

  415. I’m following King Arthur Flour on Twitter

  416. I’m following D’Artagnan on Twitter

  417. I’m following Marx Foods on Twitter

  418. I’m following Scharffen Berger on Twitter

  419. I’m following My Recipes on Twitter

  420. I’m following Big Kitchen on Twitter

  421. I’m following Pier 1 Imports on Twitter

  422. I’m following CUTCO on Twitter

  423. I went to check out Melissa’s blog, Fried Ice and Donut Holes.

  424. Following My Recipes on twitter

  425. Just visited a BUNCH of the blogs you linked to… (couldn’t help myself : ) and commented on the posts by “The Roasted Root” and “Lemons & Anchovies.”

    Congrats again on your cookbook!

  426. CHAR SLOVENZ says:

    LOOKS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL BOOK I WILL HAVE TO HAVE IT. WINNING ONE WOULD BE SUPER.

  427. I will leave it to others to win the goodies (I’ve got too much stuff as it is!) but I just wanted to say Congratulations on a FABULOUS book, and thank you for including me as a blogging friend. You are getting a stunning response, and well deserved, too. Enjoy everything that comes your way. Cheers! *virtual glass of bubbly being raised*

  428. Christina says:

    I went to foodiva’s site and her rice with almonds looked amazing! Congratulations on your new book- i’ll be getting a copy even if I’m not the lucky winner!

  429. I visited Lauren (Healthy Food for Living) and saw your delicious saffron rice! I had a similar dish the other night at a Moroccan restaurant, but maybe I’ll attempt it myself now!

  430. I saw your rice recipe on Prevention RD, and I added your cookbook to my Christmas wish list! It looks amazing!

  431. Congratulations on the book. It’s just wonderful. I started reading thru and love the comments and informational tidbits on the culture and how you first tasted some of the recipes.

  432. I am SO excited for you!!! I’ve checked out a few of the others’ blogs above and commented…Shannon (tri2cook), Reeni, Amy (Savory Moments)…to name a few!

  433. Malu Cumo says:

    Lemons & Anchovies brought me here! I’m from Brazil and your book must be fantastic!

  434. I liked Scharffen Berger on FB

  435. I follow Scharffen Berger on Twitter @DRTVrMoi

  436. I follow My Recipes on Twitter @DRTVrMoi

  437. I liked My Recipes on FB

  438. I follow Big Kitchen on Twitter

  439. I liked Big Kitchen on FB

  440. Follow Pier 1 Imports on FB

  441. Liked Pier 1 Imports on FB

  442. Follow Cutco on Twitter

  443. Bacon & Souffle had me with its name but the Gruyere Grilled Cheese proved I found a new source.

  444. Congratulations! the lovely Culinary FLavours led me here :) and i love Reeni’s blog too, im an international reader from sydney.

  445. I visited Bev Cooks and left a comment on her saffron rice post!

  446. Congratulations on the book launch, Faith!

    Off to check out your fellow food bloggers (what a great idea for a launch party!).

    (coming by from the fabulous Bonbon Break!0

    PS: I’m ‘international’ – I live in Malaysia.

  447. I follow Hashem’s on facebook as Rust Hawk.

  448. I follow Hashem’s on twitter @rusthawk.

  449. I follow Stonewall Kitchen on facebook as Rust Hawk.

  450. I follow Stonewall Kitchen on twitter @rusthawk.

  451. I like TeeChia on Facebook as Rust Hawk.

  452. I follow Teeccino on twitter @rusthawk.

  453. I liked Teeccino on Facebook as Rust Hawk.

  454. I am following Wean Green on twitter @rusthawk.

  455. I am following Wean Green on facebook as Rust Hawk.

  456. I follow King Arthur Flour on facebook as Rust Hawk.

  457. I follow King Arthur Flour on twitter @rusthawk.

  458. I follow D’Artagnan on twitter @rusthawk.

  459. Liked D’Artagnan on Facebook as Rust Hawk.

  460. I follow Marx Foods on facebook as Rust Hawk.

  461. I follow Marx Foods on twitter @rusthawk

  462. I follow Scharffenberger on twitter @rustahwk.

  463. I follow Scharffenberger on facebook as Rust Hawk.

  464. I follow My Recipes on facebook as Rust Hawk.

  465. I like MyRecipes on twitter @rusthawk.

  466. I follow Big Kitchen on twitter @rusthawk.

  467. I follow Big Kitchen on facebook as Rust Hawk

  468. I follow Pier 1 on twitter @rusthawk.

  469. I’m following Pier1 on facebook as Rust Hawk.

  470. I follow Cutco on twitter @rusthawk.

  471. I follow Cutco on facebook.

  472. Congratulations on your cookbook! How exciting for you!

    I went over to Roxana’s Home Baking blog and found a wonderful recipe for eggnog chocolate bread — and left a comment!

  473. I “like” Marx Food on FB (Svetlana Watkins)

  474. I “like” D’Artagnan on FB (Svetlana Watkins)

  475. I “like” King Arthur Flour on FB (Svetlana Watkins)

  476. I already follow King Arthur Flour on Twitter (Bibberche)

  477. I went to Jean’s Lemon and Anchovies blog and enjoyed the Saffron Rice recipe from your cookbook! Congrats on your successful launch and what a wonderful giveaway! I am praying to win something…anything! Hehehe…! I’m a big fan, Faith. Will look for your book here at my local bookstore in Toronto!

  478. I am followint D’Artagnan on Twitter (@Bibberche).

  479. I saw your recipe first on my friend Lora’s site (Cake Duchess) and I had to head over here to check out your psot. Your book looks amazing:)

  480. Congratulations. What an amazing response. You have really done so much work and had great support. This shows that you are wonderfully organised and talented , best of luck with sales.
    Here is the link to my blog post http://mykitchenstories.com.au/?p=7909
    Its been fun visiting other blogs . So far have left comments on The view from great Island, Moveable Feasts and bacon and souffle!

  481. Deana Tanguay says:

    Visited Sweet Life. Great recipe for Roasted Corn.

  482. Deana Tanguay says:

    Visted Itzy’s Kitchen. Definitely going to try her Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes. Yum!

  483. Kathy Waxler says:

    I visited Eat, Run, Read and left a comment. Thanks for the chance to win one of those awesome gifts! And congratulations on publishing your book.

  484. Liked Stonewall K on FB

  485. Amanda Thompson says:

    I already subscribe to quite a few of these blogs so I decided to check out a Taste With The Eyes. I love her interpretation of the dish and now I am a new subscriber to her blog!

  486. Wow! What an incredible giveaway and virtual book launch party. Found your site and book on Musings of a Housewife! Can’t wait to try the saffron rice recipe!

  487. Followed Scharffen Berger on Twitter.

  488. Followed Scharffen Berger on Facebook.

  489. Hi there Faith! I just came over from Cake Duchess after learning about your cookbook launch. Congratulations! I love Middle Eastern food. The spices and cooking style is simply awesome! Will check out your book and perhaps an early Christmas present to self is called for :)

  490. I just stopped by the Roasted Root to check out her post. I’m glad to find her through your event and I am going to have to visit many more of the participants that I’m not familiar with yet!

  491. Congratulations Faith! It must feel wonderful to see all your work finally come to fruition. My copy came late last night and while I haven’t had a chance to really sit down and read it (like a novel) I did flip through the pages and it is obvious that the book is a true labor of love. I see your heart on every page. Thank-you for asking me to be a part of your launch – my post is live! I wish you much success with the book my dear friend! xoxo

  492. I checked out your recipe at Bevcooks! Thanks for the chance to win!

  493. Urban Wife says:

    Once again, congratulations on the release of your cookbook! I cannot imagine how thrilling and exciting this is for you. :)

    I went over to Bev Weidner’s site because well, why wouldn’t I?! She is hilarious and did a great job with styling your recipe, which by the way sounds absolutely delicious. Too bad dinner tonight is already made…

  494. Liked Big Kitchen on FB

  495. Yay, Faith! So thrilled for you! I checked out Lemons & Anchovies, Patty’s Food, Roxana’s Home Baking, and That Skinny Chick Can Bake!

  496. Following Big Kitchen on Twitter

  497. Congrats and thanks for the awesome giveaway. I checked out That Skinny Chick Can Bake, and a few others as well.
    [email protected]

  498. Joann Jozwiak says:

    Liked Marx Foods on FB

  499. Joann Jozwiak says:

    Left a comment on Molly’s Eat Read Run. thanks

  500. Joann Jozwiak says:

    I left a comment on Molly’s Eat Run Read. Found several other interesting sites. Thanks

  501. Kristina Sullins says:

    LIke king aurthur on fb
    pls enter me.

  502. Sorry for the oversight– I did see the entry instructions above.
    I took a look at “Rambling Tart” (Now I see the reason behind “rambling– what a traveler!), and left a comment on “Chocolate & Chillies” blogs.

  503. Scott Pugh says:

    I liked Wean Green on FB

  504. Scott Pugh says:

    I liked Stonewall Kitchen on FB

  505. Scott Pugh says:

    I liked Scharffen Berger on FB

  506. Scott Pugh says:

    I liked Big Kitchen on FB

  507. Scott Pugh says:

    I like CUTCO on FB, knives are great!

  508. Scott Pugh says:

    I just left Jessica’s Blog (Bacon and Soufflé)

    I love Bacon!

  509. Wow, what a party! Congratulations on your book and all the wonderful recipes. (I’ve been seeing them on various blogs for the past couple of weeks.) I love the ‘fare to flair’ in the title. All good luck!

  510. Seriously, I do have to back to work..but before I do, I just liked Pier 1, just for having given you their support — and the lovely give-away, of course.

  511. Just liked CutCo on FB

  512. I don’t know how to be entered for the give-aways, so please consider my request to be entered! (Or pls give me instructions If I need to do something different.) Thank you :)

  513. OK… I’m going to up my giveaway chances!! I’ve shared the Fabulous Edible Mosaic Launch of Facebook!

  514. I left a comment on Veronica’s (Cornucopia) blog, before I even knew about the give away :) Lots going on here Faith! Congrats again on the cookbook, so excited for you.

  515. Following Pier 1!

    Now I need to go stop following people and head to the kitchen to make my hubby’s lunch.

  516. Aunt Elsie has a twitter account! (@ElsiesPantry)

    Following Cutco

  517. Following Wean Green– thank you Faith for introducing me to this wonderful product line! i love glass– clean, healthy, environmentally safe.

  518. Wow, what a fabulous party. Hope to meet you some day..:)
    Congratulations, your book looks gorgeous., and the recipe look like treasures I can’t wait to dig in to.
    On my way to Facebook right now!

  519. Congrats on the book Faith! I looked at the pictures you posted on Facebook and it looks amazing! And thank you for including me in your virtual book launch party! It was lots of fun!

    I’d like to enter the giveaway. I took a look at The Roasted Root. Also I am in Canada.

  520. liked king arthur flour on fb

  521. Kristen M. says:

    I follow Big Kitchen on twitter.

  522. Kristen M. says:

    I follow king arthur on FB

  523. liked stonewall kitchen on fb

  524. liked scharffen berger on fb

  525. liked d’artagnan on fb

  526. liked big kitchen on fb

  527. i went to the eat run read blog

  528. Kristen M. says:

    The recipe and prizes look fantastic. I first saw the recipe on Sommer @ A Spicy Perspective’s website and then came over here.

  529. I have seen so many things on your cookbook lately, I can’t wait to get my hands on one! Good thing Christas is coming :)
    I was just checking on Jean (Lemons & Anchovies) post on your rice, looks great!

  530. shared this post on my blog and twitter! @tri2cook facebook is next :)

  531. Congratulations! I’ll look for your book in Seattle.

  532. Again congratulations on you book Faith…I am very happy for you and even happier that I can participate in such a great event…
    Cheers to you my dear!

  533. I checked out Lemons & Anchovies. This is one of the blogs I follow, so was so excited to see this on there today!

  534. I also follow king Arthur’s flour on twitter

  535. I went to a couple but the first wasn’t up yet so I’ll got with Healthy Food For Living (a favorite of mine). :) I left a comment and will return to the other bloggers to comment when I have some time.

    I’m so excited for you Faith, I know it must be incredible to have chased after and achieved one of your dreams. So proud of you!

  536. I went to mollie’s eat run read!

  537. I left a comment at Musings of a Housewife

  538. Just visited Taste with the Eyes – love her idea to pair your rice with grilled eggplant!

  539. Brian Carrier says:

    Nice blog! Went to Eat, Run, Read. I thought it said “Eat, RUM, Read”!

  540. I just found Budget Gourmet Mom’s blog via the link-up! She definitely got a new follower:)

  541. Hello Faith,

    This is my first time here on your wonderful blog and I cam here through Roxana’s home baking blog.
    Congratulations on the launch of your book!
    This is a magnificent achievement and I wish you all the best of luck.
    I live in Jordan in the middle east and it is wonderful to see someone blogging about middle eastern recipes
    Loved your hareesa recipe at Roxana’s blog :)

  542. I found out about the cookbook from Prevention RD. I can’t wait to get my hands on this cookbook!

  543. Faith, I’m here because Veronica (of Veronica’s Cornucopia) shared the great news about your cookbook launch. Congratulations! It’s wonderful to see your dream coming true and your sincere, appreciative humility despite the success. (I can see why you & Veronica are friends!) Haven’t even looked through your giveaways yet — wanted to tell you “way to go” first! — and I’m wishing you the very best. (Fabulous recipes, too, thanks!)

  544. Wow Faith, that is one spectacular giveaway! Best wishes with your new book. YAY!
    LL

  545. SOOOOO excited for you! Thank you again for letting me participate. I went to Krista’s Kravings!

  546. Rachel Weber says:

    I liked My Recipes on Facebook

  547. Rachel Weber says:

    I pinned this post on Pinterest on my food board!

  548. Rachel Weber says:

    I checked out Nicole’s Prevention RD blog (I actually follow it religiously)!

  549. I visited Lori Lynn’s Taste with the Eyes and love the roasted eggplant that she served with the rice! Beautiful.

  550. A huge congrats to you, Faith, for a job well done. I just know that your book will be a huge success. What an accomplishment! And what an amazing collection of products for your giveaway. A great way to celebrate, for sure!

    Thanks so much for allowing me to participate in your book launch party. I’m sharing a link here of my post of your delicious saffron rice!! :)

    http://lemonsandanchovies.com/2012/11/saffron-rice-with-golden-raisins-and-pine-nuts/#.UJ0yPo58vzI

  551. Kirsten Hasdal says:

    I went to My Kitchen in the Rockies because the blogger’s name is the same as mine (lame reason, I know, but us Kirsten’s have to stick together!) Thanks!

  552. Wow, this is truly an incredible giveaway!! Congratulations again on your cookbook release and thanks so much for having me be a part of your special virtual cookbook release party!!

  553. Saw your book & recipe at Roxana’s Home Baking … Would love to get my hands on this cookbook :-)

  554. i like myrecipes.com :) i ll ll lloovvee recipes :) hope i win!!

  555. I’m going to have to check out the book! I’ve been looking for a middle eastern cookbook and this looks grea. I checked Nicole’s blog (PreventionRD) out and really like her post!

  556. Hi just visited theroastedroot and left a comment. Good luck with the cookbook.

  557. I visited Bev Cooks (like I do almost daily!) and left a comment over there. Congrats on the cookbook.

  558. Tim Fortin says:

    Commented on “A Lighter Blog” blog entry.

  559. Stopped by a few of my favorite bloggers to check out their posts including my good friend Sommer from A Spicy Perspective. Congrats again Faith!

  560. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked Hashems on Facebook!

  561. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked Stonewall Kitchen on Facebook!

  562. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked TeeChia on Facebook!

  563. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked Teeccino on Facebook!

  564. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked Wean Green on Facebook!

  565. Congratulations on the book. It is gorgeous. Super nice to be promoting all the other blogs too. I happily found “A Light Perspective” and left a comment.

  566. Renee@Mykitchenadventures says:

    I visited Veronicas blog

  567. Congratulations Faith! so many of my own blog friends are mutual friends with you! Yet I have not browsed around your blog! I need to. I’ve heard a lot of wonderful things about your cookbook and plan to check it out for myself!

  568. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked King Arthur Flour on Facebook!

  569. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked D’Artagnan on Facebook!

  570. I follow D’Artagnan on twitter

  571. I follow Marx Foods on twitter

  572. I follow Scarffen Berger on twitter

  573. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked Marx Foods on Facebook!

  574. I follow My Recipes on twitter

  575. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked Scharffen Berger on Facebook!

  576. I follow Big Kitchen on twitter

  577. I follow Pier 1 on twitter

  578. I follow CUTCO on twitter

  579. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked My Recipes on Facebook!

  580. I like Hashems on facebook

  581. I like stonewall kitchen on facebook

  582. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked Big Kitchen on Facebook!

  583. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked Pier One on Facebook!

  584. I like TeeChia on facebook

  585. Andrea Masterson says:

    I liked Cutco on Facebook!

  586. Andrea Masterson says:

    Pinned your post on Pinterest!

  587. I like Teeccino on facebook

  588. I like Wean Green on facebook

  589. I like King Arthur on Facebook

  590. I like D’Artagnan on facebook

  591. I like Marx Foods on Facebook!

  592. I like Scharffen Berger on Facebook!

  593. I like My Recipes on facebook

  594. I like Big Kitchen on facebook!

  595. I like Pier 1 on Facebook!

  596. I like CUTCO on facebook!

  597. Andrea Masterson says:

    Shared your post on Facebook!

  598. Andrea Masterson says:

    First of all CONGRATS!!! Hoping for a copy of your book from my hubby for Christmas :-) I visited Sommer at A Spicy Perspective and left her a comment!

  599. I visited “Taste with the Eyes”, but I plan on visiting all of them! I love following new blogs!

  600. Loved this idea & I’m so glad to be participating! Delicious rice! And for the giveaway I shared this on Twitter! =)

  601. I know I only have to visit ONE site, but why not visit ALL?

    I have made it as far as Teen Baker so far… so much inspiration out there! And Sommer at A Spicy Perscetive has some amazing photos… reminds me of yours!

  602. Congratulations and best wishes for much success!

  603. (trumpets and assorted fan fare)

    Yay for the book launch!
    (Throws confetti)

    Shared this on FB

  604. I checked out Healthy Food for Living. Great blog!

  605. I have already purchased your cookbook and I love it.You have so much talent and I thank you for sharing it with us. I follow most of the above bloggers and I will be visiting the rest of them. My thanks goes out to them, too.
    [email protected]

  606. I pinned it, I shared it in my facebook and I will keep spreading the word! Congrats to all the participants!

  607. I followed Stonewall Kitchens on Twitter

  608. It is really great to know that you are getting support from all over the web…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  609. Oops! I forgot to say I visited Nancy at Good Food Matters. Great idea to use your rice with chops!

  610. Great fun, Faith. And fabulous giveaways! I “liked” everyone on Facebook. Love that we all made the same dish. Everyone put their own touch on it.
    I wish you great luck with the book!

  611. I AM so thrilled about your launch today, Faith!!! I can’t wait to try more of your amazing recipes!!! Wishing you continued success, my friend!!!

    PS What an incredible giveaway! I’ll be back to enter :)

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