Absolutely nothing about those first few tentative tippity-taps of the keyboard as I sat, writing the first post here two years ago today, would ever have indicated what was to come from the simple act of starting a blog. In a vacuum. In my barn.
Two years on, I feel so fortunate to have found a creative outlet for which both passion and inspiration seems endless (I mean, we are talking food here, right? What’s not to love?). I’ve been able to meet a wonderful world of bloggers, and tweeters, and FB friends, and have been able to work on by far the most gratifying project I’ve ever undertaken (or perhaps I should say “professional project”. I seem to recall JR and my wedding being a bit of a project, and that was definitely the most amazing thing I’ve ever done. But I digress. As you know all too well.), writing and shooting the photography for the Poor Girl Gourmet cookbook.
In honor of the birth of this here blog, I’m giving away 6 copies of Poor Girl Gourmet: Eat in Style on a Bare-Bones Budget. Two copies (you know, for two years) felt a bit chintzy, so 6 it is.
So the six copies will be gifted out like this: Two copies will be given away here, two on Twitter, and two on Facebook.
To enter, simply leave a comment here, or on the Poor Girl Gourmet page on Facebook, or tweet something silly like:
@poorgirlgourmet Happy blog-birthday! I want to win a copy of the Poor Girl Gourmet cookbook!
Just be sure to let me know that you want to win a copy of the book in your tweet – that’s key.
The contest will be open through Friday, October 8 at midnight EST. The winners will be drawn at random on Saturday, October 9.
Please be sure that there’s a way to get in touch with you in your comment here (for you anonymous posters, please let me know your email or twitter handle), and good luck!
Congratulations to DailySaving and Charlotte, the two winners on the blog; @fiberfool and @This_isAwkward, the two winners on Twitter; and Adrienne and Linda, the two winners on FB. And a giant, grateful thank you to all of you for your incredibly kind comments, and, of course, to all of you for reading along here these last two years. I appreciate it more than I’m able to properly explain.
Hi.Hi.Hi.
I love your blog. It makes me hungry. Happy birhday, Blog. 🙂
Hi Amy, Happy Birthday!! Time flies. You’re just getting started, I look forward to seeing you again when you’re next book comes out! Oh, and thanks for all of your support too… A special place, always, as my very first Twitter follower. 2300 and counting! Best, Brian
Happy Birthday! I would love to win a copy of your cookbook 🙂
Happy blog birthday! I would love a copy of your wonderful cookbook…
Happy birthday! Winning a copy of your book would we wonderful!
Happy Birthday! I would love a copy and love the blog!
Happy 2nd Birthday Poor Girl Gourmet! I would be stoked to win a copy of your book 🙂
Happy two years!! I would love a copy of your cookbook-definitely what i need right now!
Congratulations on two years. I haven’t been following you for quite that long, but I sure enjoy your blog, almost more for your humorous writing style than your tasty dishes. But I love those too. I’m a foodie, and I’m poor, so I would love a copy of your book.
Happy Blog Birthday….I would sooo love to own one of your cookbooks because I’ve already made some of your dishes and we’ve loved every single one of them!
Congrats on the 2 years! I’d love a copy of your cookbook.
Looks like a good book! Would love to look through it and try some recipes out!
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Cheers! Looking forward to another year of wonderful posts! I hope to be lucky enough to win a copy of the book! (^o^)
happy blog birthday! as a food loving college student, i could definitely use this book.
I found your cookbook on a quick trip to Victoria BC. I’d never heard of you before. Came home to look up your blog and voila, I’m hooked!
Happy Birthday! I would love to win your cookbook! I have you listed on my blogs to follow.
http://thehandmadeandnaturallife.blogspot.com
Two years is a great accomplishment! I’d love to win a copy!
Happy blog b-day! your cookbook… WANT ONE. 😀
Happy Birthday to your blog!!! I recently found your blog and it’s a good thing since I’m a newlywed and money is tight! I would LOVE a copy of your cookbook I can only imagine all the great recipes you have in there!
I wanna copy, please! Thanks and congratulations on 2 years.
Happy Birthday. I’d love to win your book.
Happy birthday! I loved the title of the post.
Happy blogiversary! I would loooove to make some of your recipes from your cookbook- I fondle it up here in the Portland (ME) bookstores.. 🙂
Great blog. I would love a copy of your cookbook. Have a great day!!
Congratulations on two years of beautiful bloggery, Amy. So glad you do what you do here.
Happy Blogiversary! Having your book would make me and my other cookbooks (they know a good book when they see one)very happy! Fingers crossed. 🙂
I love your blog too… Happy Birthday … or anniversary … and I’d love to win a copy of your book!
Hi, New to your blog, but loving every scrumptious crumb of it! Happy Birthday!
I would love to win a cookbook if you want to send one to Australia!
Happy blog birthday, Amy! I would LOVE to win a copy of your book. 🙂
Happy blog birthday! I recently discovered PGG in an attempt to upgrade my kitchen endeavors. Love your work. 🙂 Needless to say, I’d love a copy of your book, I’ve longed for it for quite awhile. Thanks either way!
-Katie-
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Happy blog birthday! I love your blog and want very much to win a copy of your book. Keep up the great work!
Happy Birthday!!! I recently made your Apple Oatmeal Bread and loved it and would love to win a copy of your cookbook!! 🙂
Happy Blogday! Yes, I’d love a copy of your book!
Where have I been for 2 years? Just started reading your blog and have a lot of catching up to do. Happy Blog Birthday!
Happy Birthday Blog! So Delicious! I would love to win a copy of your cookbook!
erica
Happy Birthday!!! I seriously want a copy of that cookbook. I’ll pay for it happily if I must, but winning won would one even better.
Happy 2nd birthday! Very nice giveaway! 🙂
Congrats! I love your website and would love to win a copy of your book!
Happy blog-birthday! I want to win a copy of the Poor Girl Gourmet cookbook!
Happy birthday! I’d love to win your cookbook!
Hi Amy! I love you and your blog. You are so generous and kind and I love that we met on Twitter….:)
Happy Blog Birthday 🙂 I feel like a poor girl gourmet myself! I would love to read your book, even if I have to buy it. Good luck to everyone and congrats again!
I just checked out your book from my local library, and now here I am at your blog. Great job with the cookbook — so timely! Love the photography and the personal stories in addition to the fab food. Best wishes!
PS – I would love to win a copy of your book for myself. XD
Happy Birthday! Love the blog. Would love to have your book too:)
Congratulations on everything you have achieved!
Your blog is such an inspiration! Would love to have a copy of the book…oh yeah, and Happy Birthday!
Great page, Peach Ice cream is still my fav. thank you for sharing.
Honey-Mustard Pork Chops & A Review of Poor Girl Gourmet:
http://su.pr/2w9jLq
gimme, gimme, 3 kids makes me a poor girl too!
Happy Birthday Amy!
Happy bloggie b-day! Would love to win a copy of your book!
Happy Blogaversery! I love your blog and your pictures inspire me to be a better blogger. You’ve accomplished a lot in such a short amount of time, congratulations! Hope to bump into you again soon!
I want to win a copy of the Poor Girl Gourmet cookbook! Happy Bday blog, hope it’s fabulous!