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february book giveaway!

January

This month’s book giveaway selection is Sweeter off the Vine: Fruit Desserts for Every Season by Yossy Arefi.

I love cookbooks that organize recipes by the season! And, this cozy collection fills that order by providing heirloom-quality recipes for sweet treats that truly cherish fruit; season by season. Yossy Arefi’s recipes showcase what’s fresh and vibrant any time of year by enhancing the sweetness of fruits with bold flavors inspired by her heritage.

Accompanied by gorgeous photography – a requirement for all cookbooks in my library – Sweeter off the Vine is a must-have for bakers of all abilities.

Enter to win this month’s selection by leaving a comment on this post, or on Instagram or Facebook. A winner will be chosen at random at the end of the month. Good luck!

Congrats to Barb, the winner of last month’s giveaway selection The Blender Girl Smoothies by Tess Masters (click here for more on the book). I know you will enjoy trying all the delicious and healthful smoothie recipes in this collection Barb!

Instagram users, please read on for this month’s challenge! In keeping with our ‘fruity’ theme, let’s share photos of fruit this month! Whether it be a bright display in the grocery store or a creation from your kitchen; show us your fruit using hashtag #pleasuregram!

Thank you for stopping by! Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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january book giveaway!

December

My go-to eating strategy after the holidays is always to have a day or two of consuming strictly juices and/or smoothies. This strategy always works to get me right back on the healthy eating track!

With this in mind, I decided to feature The Blender Girl Smoothies by Tess Masters as the January giveaway book selection.

This book is a wonderful collection of 100 recipes for (vegan) smoothies designed to fit every need and taste! Each recipe features a beautiful photograph with suggestions for 3 optimal flavor boosters and nutritional add-ons.

The Blender Girl Smoothies is a fabulous resource whenever you need to try a new flavor or healthful ingredient combination smoothie!

Even if you don’t use my post-holiday eating strategy, a delicious and healthful smoothie is a go-to in any eating plan! Leave a comment on this post to be entered to win this great title! A winner will be chosen at random at the end of January.

Congratulations to Betsy, winner of last month’s giveaway – a 2017 calendar by Anna Rifle! I know you will enjoy this lovely calendar! (For more on the calendar, click here.)

Instagram users, please read on! In the spirit of this month’s giveaway, let’s share our smoothies! I would love to see your favorite flavor combinations! Use #pleasuregram to share photos of your creations!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a safe weekend and remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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october book giveaway!

September

Yes, it is already time to announce the book giveaway for October!

The selection this month is The 52 Lists Project by Moorea Seal. This book provides a year of weekly journaling inspiration by prompting you to create 52 lists, one for every week of the year.

Forget about a ‘word for the year’ for 2017 – use this beautiful journal to create a thoughtful list each week that will provide self-reflection and cause for celebration! This book is yours to make your own!

This unique journaling project is a must for 2017! Leave a comment on this post during the month of October for a chance to win this book. You will receive it in plenty of time to start your new year being more mindful of the person you are becoming every day! Learn how lists can be a tool for self-discovery, exploration, and plenty of fun too!

Thank you to everyone who left a comment for a chance to win last month’s selection The Year of Cozy by Adrianna Adarme. Read more about the book by clicking here. The winner of this fabulous book is Christina! Enjoy Christina!

Instagram users, please read on!

By now you must know my favorite thing about fall is white pumpkins! Please, share your white pumpkins during the month of October by posting to Instagram with hashtag #pleasuregram.

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a wonderful weekend and remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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june book giveaway!

May

It is the time of year for celebrations!

Having the ability to give an impromptu toast at a special celebration is definitely a skill. So, why not be prepared and have the perfect toast prepared before you attend your next celebration?

You can, if you win this month’s book giveaway! As the winner, you can use one of the many toasts in this book at your next occasion or, use one as a springboard to create your own version of inspiring words!

Rising to the Occasion by Paul Dickson is a great resource to have on hand for your next special occasion. Simply leave a comment on this post to be entered to win. Good luck!

Congratulations to Emily, the winner of last month’s book giveaway Salad Dressings by Jessica Strand. And, thanks for your kind words Emily! (Click here for more on this book.) Have some fun creating some summer salads! Thanks to everyone who entered!

Instagram users, read on! Since June marks the start of summer, let’s share photos of beach finds this month! Use hashtag #pleasuregram during the month of June to share! I can’t wait to see your finds!

Thanks for stopping by! Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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april book giveaway!

April

This month’s giveaway selection is another title by Hannah Miles, the author of last month’s giveaway. I couldn’t resist this book of absolutely gorgeous cakes! April always begins a flurry of celebrations – birthdays, showers, graduations…making it the perfect time to create a special celebration cake! This month’s giveaway book is Naked Cakes.

The new trend of stripping cakes back and decorating them very simply fits my personal aesthetic wonderfully. I love this book because it embraces the trend and provides some gorgeous photos to accompany the recipes.

With categories of Vintage Elegance, Rustic Style, Romantic Charm, Chic Simplicity, and Dramatic Effect, you are sure to find the perfect recipe and design for your special occasion.

Just leave a message on this post for a chance to win this beautiful title by Hannah Miles. From the comments, a winner will be chosen at random.

A big congratulations to Kristen, the winner of the March giveaway selection, Hot Chocolate (click here to see more), another great title by Ms. Miles. Thanks to everyone who left a comment for a chance to win.

Instagram users, please read on! For April’s Instagram Challenge, let’s share photos of the flowers in our gardens! This is the time of year when all our seasonal favorites start popping up and I would love to see yours! Use hashtag #pleasuregram during April to share your spring flower photos…can’t wait to see them!

Have a wonderful weekend! Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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march book giveaway!

March

Now that everyone, including me, is wishing and hoping for spring to arrive, it may seem odd to have a book about rich and indulgent winter drinks as the March giveaway.

But, you know what? A cold March day is when I most appreciate a good hot chocolate! Last year, here in the Northeast, one of the biggest snow and ice storms of the year occurred in March. It’s that shock of cold weather that really makes one appreciate a good cup of hot, rich chocolate!

The giveaway selection is Hot Chocolate by Hannah Miles. This book should be a standard in all cookbook collections. There are so many great recipes to use on cold days, including some seasonal recipes for the winter holidays. Whether you’re after a quick pick-me-up, a milky bedtime drink or a comforting cupful to warm you up from inside out, there is a recipe here to satisfy your sweet tooth.

For a chance to make this book a permanent part of your cookbook collection, just leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen at random from those who leave comments. Good luck!

Congratulations to Tracy, winner of the February giveaway! I know you will enjoy this wonderful first novel by Celeste Ng. (Click here to read more about it.)

Instagram users, read on! For this month’s Instagram challenge let’s share egg and/or nest photos. Since Easter is in March this year, it seems an appropriate month to share photos of these items! (Plus, I have a thing for them!) Use hashtag #pleasuregram on your photos of egg and/or nests during the month of March to share!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend.

Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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february book giveaway!

January

The months just seem to be going by so fast! It is time to announce the February book giveaway already!

This month, I chose a debut novel by Celeste Ng titled Everything I Never Told You. I hadn’t heard about the book – don’t know how I missed it – until a friend mentioned she had read a great book that she completed in one sitting. I was intrigued. Well, it took me two sittings – that pesky thing called work got in the way of one! But work didn’t stop me from staying up into the wee hours of the night to read this captivating story.

The story is different and thought provoking. We find out a young girl is found dead in a lake at the very start of the book. Doesn’t that make you think the rest of the book may not be that interesting? That is definitely not the case. The story is so much bigger than that of a dead girl. It shifts between the family’s theories and the young girl’s own story, and what led to her disappearance and death.

I was so moved by the book (particularly as a mom), I knew I needed to give one away as the February giveaway. Leave me a comment for a chance to win.

Thanks to everyone that left a comment and had a chance to win last month’s giveaway of journals and pencils! The winner, chosen at random, is Heather. Enjoy Heather!

If you are an Instagram user, please read on! This month, let’s share hearts found in unexpected places! Whether it is a rock on the beach, or a culinary treat, use the hashtag #pleasuregram to post heart photos all month long. Thanks for sharing!

And, thanks for stopping by! Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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september book giveaway!

September

September always seems so far away when summer begins. Of course, before you know it, September creeps up and with it comes the threat of the end to the best season of the year!

I don’t know about you, but I am still cramming every last bit of summer into my days – and, that includes the monthly book giveaway!

Since it is technically still summer, I have chosen a book that makes me think of summer and all I love about it. The book is called Sea Glass Treasures from the Tide. As a sea glass collector for my entire life, I can appreciate the wonderfully photographed pieces Cindy has captured in her first book. Even those of you who may not live near the water or, have the opportunity to hunt for sea glass will enjoy this beautiful selection!

Photographer Cindy Bilbao shares with us the vibrancy, magic, and beauty in sea glass that comes from the tides of her favorite beaches. Her book shares treasured trips and helps keep summer alive all year long!

Leave a comment on this post to let me know you’d like to win this book. A winner will be chosen at random from the comments I receive.

Congratulations to Deborah, winner of last month’s giveaway selection Irresistible Ice Pops by Sunil Vijayakar. I know you will enjoy this wonderful collection of recipes for many summers to come!

In attempt to celebrate the last days of my favorite season, this month’s Instagram Challenge is to share photos from the last days of summer. Use hashtag #pleasuregram to share your best shots!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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july book giveaway!

June

Talk about pleasure in simple things – what could be better than a juicy, vine-ripened heirloom tomato? Colorful, tangy, juicy, and sweet, heirloom tomatoes are the essence of summer! This month’s giveaway book selection pays tribute to this wonderful summer staple! The title of the selection is The Heirloom Tomato Cookbook by Mimi Luebbermann with luscious photographs by Dan Mills and Robert Holmes.

From soups and salads to main courses and desserts, heirloom tomatoes are as versatile as they are colorful, with dozens of different flavors, sizes, and colors to explore. This wonderful book includes recipes, gardening tips, wine pairings, and tomato lore.

Cooking and gardening expert Mimi Luebbermann has created a wonderful resource for cooks and gardeners alike! Leave a comment on this month’s giveaway post to be entered to win this marvelous book! Good luck!

Thanks to everyone for your interest in the June giveaway Vibrant Food by Kimberley Hasselbrink. Click here to see more about this book. The winner of this June giveaway is Kara from Arizona! Congrats!

Instagram lovers, read on! In keeping with this month’s giveaway title, our Instagram challenge for July is to tag tomato photos this month! Use #pleasuregram to share the best captures of this wonderful summer food! Thanks so much for stopping by! Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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june book giveaway!

May

For June, the giveaway book selection is Vibrant Food by Kimberley Hasselbrink. This book celebrates the ingredients, recipes, and colors of each season. I really love when recipe books are organized by season, because it encourages healthful eating and is so compatible with healthy shopping! What better way is there to shop at this time of year than to visit farmer’s markets for in season ingredients that are fresh and grown local?

The author invites you to look at ingredients differently – to let the colors inspire! This book can help you think about produce in terms of color and can reinvigorate your relationship with food. In this collection of recipes, Hasselbrink employs aesthetics, flavor, and texture to build gorgeous yet unfussy dishes for every season.

Leave a comment for a chance to win this wonderful selection! I know the winner of this book will enjoy jumping right into ‘the bold colors of summer’ section to create some wonderful summer dishes!

Now, to announce the winner of last month’s giveaway selection. Daria was chosen at random from the comments left during May and will receive a copy of the book Secret Garden by Johanna Basford. And, I have added a box of brightly colored pencils to the giveaway! Congratulations Daria and happy doodling! Thanks to everyone that left a comment. :)

In honor of the June book selection, the Instagram challenge for June is to share photos of your own vibrant food! Use hashtag #pleasuregram to post photos of brightly colored in season ingredients throughout the month of June.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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