“Our First Year” cookbook giveaway!
July 27th, 2010 | Author: Erin
Phoenix Resident, Jaclyn Douma has released her first cookbook containing a collection of her own recipes specifically designed with couples in mind.
As a newlywed herself, Jaclyn knew she wanted to organize a book with helpful tips, party suggestions and many of her favorite recipes for couples who couldn’t necessarily make/afford those “Filet Mignon” recipes in many of the cookbooks given as wedding gifts. Jaclyn’s dream of providing a useful tool in the kitchen, as well as, passing along recipes of her own on a newlywed budget has finally come true.
I’ve gone through this book and it is really fantastic!! Simple and delicious recipes, and most of them make more than two servings. So a newlywed couple, or a young couple with small children could easily benefit from this cookbook and possibly even have leftovers. I love the list in the front of the book of pantry essential items, it’s a great tool if you’re needing to build a pantry, but don’t quite know how.
Jaclyn is doing a giveaway on the blog for one lucky reader to win this book for themselves. Follow these simple steps to enter, and enter as many times as you’d like. I will let random.org choose a winner on Thursday night!
1) Make sure you are a fan of Food Tramp Diaries on facebook and twitter if you’re a fellow tweeter.
2) Fan Our First Year on facebook and follow them on twitter if you’re a tweeter.
3) Leave a comment on what your favorite food to make at home in your kitchen is!! Good luck, I will post a winner on Thursday.
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Tags: Erin Forney, food tramp diaries, Jaclyn Douma, Our First Year
another one before i leave work… with this weather it would call for some CHILI and cornbread!!!!!
dessert – slice bananas into an oven safe bowl (or i use the small foil throw away tins), sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips (or your fav chocolate) then top with mini marshmellows. Place on bake at 350* and watch for it to melt approx 10mins. Then turn your owven to broil and watch for the marshmellows to get toasty brown. you’re all done now you sit back and enjoy but be careful – VERY HOT!!
hmmm… let’s see here… I bet you are just getting sick of my comments by now. OH i know what i didn’t list yet, RIBS saucy and messy! I love them grilled with crispy fat on the edges LOL
tomatoes are a staple in my life… slice a good ripe tomato lay it out on a plate drop a dop of mayo sprinkle with salt pepper mix around….and eat!
I can always make a super delicious homemade philly steak – however NOTHING and I mean NOTHING can ever beat Corrleon’s in Scottsdale (right acroos from Ultimate Electronics)
I highly recommend this place!!!!!
One thing Wes can whip up for the morning like a Top Chef would be an ultimate omelete.
BLT never hurts to make~!
Mom’s mac salad… noodles, ham, peas, mayo, spices, bread-n-butter pickles, some of the juice and vuala!
baked chicken…. start with a glass casserole dish add in 1/2c. rice, 1cup water, 1 bag of frozen mixed veggies, 1/2 chopped onion place pads of butter randomly on top… season. place raw chicken on top season with garlic salt pepper and bake at 350* for 45mins-1hr make sure your chicken reaches the right tempurature!
This is my last day to get comments in… I had a great time at Starbucks last night catching up with you! I hope we can do it again…
This time i will say I enjoy cooking, mini pizza’s (english muffin, sauce, cheese) easy and yummy
something Wes and I love to cook together is filets, and for the side i will make twice baked potatos and the yummy secret steak sauce
blatant attempt to win
…. a good turkey, bacon, white american, avacado, tomato, sprouts, onion, mayo, spices, oil and vinegar on a buttery toasted ciabatta roll.
I love spaghetti with a good homemade tomato sauce!
some good down home, homemade Mac-n-cheese with chunks of tomatoes… and yes you can even add bacon to it LOL!
Bacon wrapped filets with a french sauce I learned to make at Sweet Basil.
AND his famous Thankgiving stuffing… mmm i’m drooling and craving some of that tastyness right now!!
Dad’s Spaghetti is always a must
My yumalicious rice krispy chicken
yet another comment…. I love to make me some Spinach dip!
I love to cook whatever I can! haha I love tryin new things!!! tonight is going to be a pork tenderloin on the grill!! cant wait!!!
Good Morning Food Tramp… breakfast would be cream cheeses stuffed french toast. My brother is the master chef of this creation and it’s delicious. (softened cream cheese mixed with cinnamon sugar, slather it between 2 peices of bread… dink it in egg… and slap it in the frying pan) YUM
My favorite recipe is spinach pancake with salmon, dilly and sour cream. Simply delicious!
I’d love to have a chance to look at your book
corn on the cob with a pinch of chili powder and squeeze of lime juice… Delish!
Chicken Chimichagnas, and enchiladas
you can see I am looking forward to trying to win this cookbook. I just Fanned Our First Year on Facebook 
… hmm, what else do i enjoy cooking in my kitchen… Southwest Chicken Salad
Fingerling Potato salad is now a big hit at our house, thanks to Erin.
will be a newlywed in October and i love to cook so this cookbook would be a great addition!
twice baked potatoes….
I love to make gucamole dip
Sounds great! I need some easy things for just the 3 of us at home now!!
I have too many favorites to think of just one!
Sweet! I’d love a cookbook!