Double Delicious Cookbook Give Away!! (and some rambling)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here, we cut down our Christmas tree for the first time ever this past weekend.  I grew up having an artificial tree during the holidays so I was really excited to go out to a Christmas tree farm and search for that one perfect tree.  As much as I hem and haw about the environmental aspects of doing this I just wanted to do it just this once.  

It was a fun time.   Hmmm, where do I begin?  Let's see, first, horse drawn carriage rides seem fun and Christmas-y until you have three little ones trudging through a tree farm laden with horsey poo land mines, luckily no one stepped in one!  Hmmm, what else?  How about having a two year old insist on not walking anymore while you are trying your hardest to push your click-and-go stroller through said tree farm while your husband is watching your older child AAAND trying to cut down your tree (mental note: next time bring the jogging stroller!!)  And, to make it even more fun how about having your 4-month old poo all over her onesie and not having a change of clothing for her?  We won't even mention that my 4-month old was actually IN a onesie and a pair of legwarmers and nothing else even though it was fuh-reezing outside (anyone else's husband dress their child like this?  Husband, we do own such things as baby pants, socks, jackets, coats and snowsuits in size 3-6 months!)  Anyways, if you think that this would be fun than you should definitely come Christmas tree shopping with us next year :-)  Naw, really all in all it wasn't too bad, these things are to be expected if you have children...right?  Funny memories to last us a lifetime that's for sure!!

Alright, so where was I heading with this...oh, yeah.  So, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and because this time of year always puts me in such a cheery and festive mood I'm feeling like giving away a little something, something from me to one of you.   Because I truly appreciate you for coming back again and again to read my blog.  Because of all the sweet comments and emails you write to me.  And heck,  just because you are such lovely folk!

Soooo, what is up for grabs you ask?  

How about a fun cookbook to help you make some delicious meals for your family now and in the new year?

Would you like to have this baby sitting next to you in the kitchen as you slave away at the stove?

That's right, I'm giving away a copy of Jessica Seinfeld's new cookbook, Double Delicious!!

Ummm, and it truly is Double Delicious.  

It's a continuation of her first cookbook in that she still adds purées to her foods but in this book she also focuses on food for the whole family.  That means, some of the recipes are a bit more grown up, not just kid's foods.  

And, it's already a New York Times bestseller!!

We could all use recipes with more fruits and veggies and whole grains, right?  

This cookbook even has a calorie count at the bottom of every recipe (for those of us that like that sort of thing!)

This is one of my favorite recipes from the book, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies...YUM!

(secret ingredient:  Pumpkin!)

But, then these muffins are pretty tasty too (and those cinnamon rolls!!)

Yeah, I guess I'm a bit partial to the sweets...can you blame me.

Check out this Balsamic Chicken Sandwich, looks so good doesn't it?

And guess what?  There's broccoli purée in there.

See, so not lying!!

Broccoli purée in THIS sandwich...seriously!

Alright, so do you wanna win this sweet cookbook. It's the perfect Christmas gift, the pictures alone will make you want to cook up a storm for your loved ones!!

Okay, so here's how you can win:

1.  Comment on this post and tell me your favorite Christmas cookie, I love trying new ones!!

2.  If you follow my blog leave another comment (and thankyouverymuch!)

3.  If you 'like' Smashed Peas and Carrots on Facebook leave another comment (gracías!)

4.  If you follow me on Twitter, go ahead and leave another comment!!  (mercí!)

Cool, so good luck to you all!

Giveaway ends next Tuesday, December 7th 

(I'll announce the winner the next day!!)