Win a signed copy of my new cookbook Cook from the Heart : Food for every mood
My second book has been out for a few weeks now and I am so overwhelmed by the response of the media, friends, family and readers. I am so incredibly happy because I love this book so much. The fact that others like it, really is like the cherry on top. I’m very proud of this book and feel like the photography and styling is the best I’ve ever done and the recipes are all ones I love. Through this post you’ll see a sneak peak of what you can find in the book.
 
With that (and Christmas right around the corner), I thought it only right that I share the love with you guys. I’m giving away 6 copies of my new book and for the first time ever, 2 of those copies are up for the take by International readers. As most of my readership is based in Northern America and Canada, I think that’s just fair. Locally (South Africa), I will be giving away 2 English and 2 Afrikaans copies. All signed. All with one of the custom-made spoons we had made for the launch of the book. These spoons are so drop-dead gorgeous and everyone who sees them falls in love instantly.
 
As Cook from the Heart is a book all about emotion, all you need to do to enter is to comment with what emotion inspires you most to cook/eat and what you like to cook/eat when you are experiencing that emotion. Also please add your location to your comment and if you are local, whether you’d like the English or Afrikaans version of the book. This giveaway will be open until Friday 6 December 2013 and winners will be notified by e-mail (so please make sure the e-mail you use is correct). {Sharing this post on your social media channels will give you an extra entry.}
 
I thought I’d also share some pics of my lovely media launch with you. I decided to give the table a big food influence and got some help from an amazing friend with a gorgeous vegetable garden. I’m so utterly in love with this rustic, casual yet chic style of table decor.
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Love, curiosity and passion for flavor. I've always enjoyed whole, REAL food…knowing where your food comes from, the process of growing/raising it and the beautiful creations made from these ingredients.
My boyfriend and I find much comfort in the kitchen together and plan all week for the dish we will make on "Magnificent Mondays" (deemed so by his darling grandmother that we cook for). We explore my vast assortment of cookbooks, magazines and the internet (how I found this lovely blog) for inspiration. I would absolutely adore leafing through the pages of your cookbook with a glass of wine. I'm from Buffalo, NY, USA. English please.
I would love love love to win a copy of your new book. Am a huge fan fo your blog and recipes and love your style of food. I cook a lot of the time but really put effort into it when I’m in a happy mood (or just plain hungry or have people over). I would love an English copy- am based in Joburg
As a South African newly living in Germany I like to cook when I am feeling proud of my South African heritage and I want to show off how good South African food is. I love making a plate of food which is rich in flavour or a gooey chocolate cake which is so different to the normal German fare and then getting the compliments…or being asked for the recipe!
I am such a fan! It depends on the weather and it depends on my mood and depends on whats in season! I get inspired by produce that is local and in season, love going to farmers markets and the start to cook something fresh…its usually starts with what I feel like but then most of the time deviate to my cook bucket list 😉 My favorite is brioche french toast with greek jogurt, home made berry coulis or farm fresh honey – with brown butter 😉 Hubby has an awesome time trying and testing new ideas and flavors. I love cooking any kind of dish. I like Asian type of flavors and think they are so blessed to have grown up with these tastes and flavors. But most all I think that Afrikaans dishes perfected would be the new trend and way to go! I get inspired by your yummy recipes and I would love to win one of your cookbooks! From Fourways
Dignity…. we all need it, others can provide it, it comes from caring and nurturing and yes, loving. Providing wholesome, real food to those closest too us, or those who need it most…. (Australia)
lol..tired to edit and couldn’t..I am in the South..as referenced so English Please..and, I want to add that other bloggers like you..with your beautiful pictures inspire me..cooking shows, magazines and cookbooks as well. I tell ya pinerest and Facebook is a learning experience..we have so many creative and talented people from all over the world..both are fantastic platforms to see what others are doing and trying something new..or to get our own creative juices flowing. Thanks again.
I’m not going to be really novel : I love to cook when I’m happy, neutral or angry or even sad but when I’m glad to see my family or friends and my husband having a good time, eating a good and generous meal in a good mood and a lot of togetherness. For instance, pasta with a great sauce or meat, homemade pizza, tarte au citron or tiramisù…As you may guess because of my mistakes, I’m French and I live in Lille in France. I hope to be lucky and win this wonderful gift for an international food lover 🙂
I seem to cook my best when i am overwhelmed with saddness, I know it seemsd weird but I cook to get my mind into a different place, I make longer meals that require time and lots of different techniques. It makes me feel better but also my family have an amazing meal. Im from Durban and English
Thanks Tammy! What a lovely compliment.
I cook from the heart, plain and simple!!!
I come from a family of woman who enjoyed creating wonderful food that others would celebrate and salivate over.
My home is in Cape Town and I would be so blessed to receive an English copy please
It may sound cheesy but the emotion is love and normally results in me making French toast with bacon and syrup for my family when we actually get the rare opportunity to all be together. I really associate good food and cooking with those I love the most. My location is Johannesburg and English. The new book looks amazing, congratulations it must have taken a lot of hard work
I think that love is one of the biggest motivating emotions which inspires and activates my need/want to cook. I have grown up in a family where food is a celebration and the tables are always groaning and heavy laden with every possible kind of tempting treat. Even though we had many single mothers in our family there was one thing we never ever had, and that was a lack of good food, or a reason to get together , love each other and share the love of each other.
Add to this 4 years at sea on board a cruise-ship, where I found a passion for great looking as well as great tasting food with a flair on Nouveau Cuisine.
I am one of those people that have a few, really treasured recipe books with favourites. I love to serve items such as fresh pretzels with my famous courgette and cheddar soup , or my white chocolate eclairs with raspberry coulis. However I am well known to whip up a meal in minutes with what ever I have in the house and my scones and savoury tarts I can make with my eyes closed.
Your book would be a welcome treasure and your food is truly inspirational. I would love the English version.
x Heather
Just btw, I LOVE your very interesting, out the kitchen, flair for decorating the table! I would NEVER have thought that carrot in a vase could look THAT good!! You are so inspiring! And your chocolate cake has made me VERY hungry now…
To me it’s a creative outlet. I enjoy trying out new recipes and techniques and sharing the results with those I love. I also enjoy the sense of accomplishment and peace it gives me to prepare a new dish that others enjoy. I’ve found cooking to actually be relaxing in a lot of ways and do most of my baking in the middle of the night since I am a chronic insomniac (something I share with my late mother). my email: [email protected] as well as [email protected] Have tweetedand shared facebook as well
It depends…tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, I feel a lot of happiness and gratefulness for my family and friends.
Cooking generally inspires the emotion of TERROR in me. So it’s only when I’m feeling VERY brave and courageous that I attempt cooking at all. When I do decide to cook (which is rare) it doesn’t matter what it is that I have decided on, because I will usually destroy it in a gas-induced flame. But… there is always hope! 🙂 Sunny South African getting cold in the UK.
Congrats with your new book.
Cooking and baking are enjoyable and give great satisfaction….has a calming effect, love it when people enjoy the creations.
Afrikaans or English would be great, Vredendal, WP
I would have to say that I cook when I’m feeling creatively brave. It’s the one aspect of my life where I can be a little creative, otherwise I sit behind a computer analysing data. Cooking is very much putting a piece of yourself out there. It is sharing something that you have created, and I think that if you aren’t a brilliant cook that can be quite scary! Sometimes I get it right, and sometimes I get it wrong. But I will always keep at it. I think your recipes and photographs are wonderfully inspiring and leave me thinking “Oooh, I really want to make that”. I’m in Cape Town and would absolutely love an English copy of your book.
I would have to describe my emotions while cooking something new, as courage and trepidation. Courage because I am willing to spend my hard earned cash on the ingredients for an unfamiliar dish and trepidation because I am not sure if the meal will be something that my fussy eaters will enjoy. But the one thing I have learnt from my husband (who is an amazing cook, even though he doesn’t get much time to do it) is that if it smells good it will probably taste good too.
I live in Gauteng, and would love an English copy if I am fortunate enough to win. Thank you
When I am completely stressed out and everything is just chaotic I love jumping into my kitchen and making the biggest, most extravagant three course meal. Sometimes I would even have it themed like Chinese, Italian, Mexican or use a certain ingredient through out. By the time I am done cooking I am completely relaxed and happy again and best of all I have a stunning meal to look forward to as well.
I am local and I would love an english version.