Three Many Cooks

One Mom, Two Daughters, Three Kitchens

Home > Stories > With Pam > The Pioneer Woman Cooks Giveaway! (WINNER ANNOUNCED)

The Pioneer Woman Cooks Giveaway! (WINNER ANNOUNCED)

  |  

Congratulations to Mandy, BreAnn, Grace, Amber, and Tammy, the winners of this competition! 

If I had just checked the mailbox earlier on Lent Eve I would have seen Ree’s new book, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier, sooner. It arrived the night we’re supposed to empty our flour and sugar bins and use up all the excess butter to make (and overdose) on pancakes.

It was well past dinner when I gathered the mail and spied Ree’s book. Thankfully the dishes were done because once I started paging through the book that was it for the night.

The first picture that caught my eye was an incredibly well behaved bejeweled cat:

How did she get her so poised? Our Chloe would never stand for being decked out like that.

But it was her four-page Homemade Glazed Donut tutorial that made me stop. Why hadn’t I checked the mail sooner? Instead of pancakes I could have made doughnuts for dinner! It had all the same ingredients as pancakes– sugar, milk, eggs, butter, flour. Plus they’re fried, making them even more decadent for the day!

There’s another reason I should have fried up a batch of doughnuts last Tuesday night. As I later confessed on twitter, I have three weakness: potato chips, doughnuts, and a good stiff gin and tonic, and I believe we’re meant to enjoy our vices that night.

Gail of One Tough Cookie tweeted back asking if I planned to give up all three for Lent. At the time I didn’t commit, but I’m ready. Yes, I’ll give up potato chips. A reluctant yes to gin and tonics. But since I missed my shot at making doughnuts last Tuesday, I’ve allowed myself–at least today–a couple of Ree’s.

And having experienced Ree’s Homemade Glazed Doughnuts first hand, I think they’re pretty much the ultimate–pure featherlight delights, like warm Krispy Kremes rolling off the conveyer freshly showered with glaze.

Besides the perfect doughnut recipe, Ree’s new book, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier, consolidates all of your favorites from the site along with some brand new ones. (Photos too!)

There’s another reason to celebrate. Ree has generously offered Three Many Cooks five copies of her new book for a giveaway. And here’s the added incentive. Since the book isn’t officially available until March 12, five lucky winners will receive their copies a wee bit early.

To win one of the five copies of Ree’s new book,  The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier, simply tells us your food weakness(es). Giveaway ends Sunday March 4th at 9 PM ET and winners will be announced the next morning.

Enough! I’ve bared my soul now let’s hear from you.

 

About Pam Anderson

Pam Anderson considers herself Every Cook. A New York Times bestselling author, she has been cooking nearly everyday for over 30 years. With seven published books, she brings satisfying recipes and sage advice to both novice and veteran cooks. Whether you’re on a quest for the perfect brownie, wanting to get dinner on the table effortlessly, hoping to entertain more simply, attempting to shed pounds permanently, or looking to eat delicious meatless, Pam can help. AARP’s official food expert, she is a chef contributor at Runner’s World magazine. Pam is former Executive Editor of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. Her food articles have appeared in many food magazines. She teaches cooking classes across the country and appears frequently on TV and radio. She currently is blogging at her new site, Copper House Events.

4,244 Comments

  1. Cristin says

    if I had to decide i’m thinking bread… and bread like products, which could easily include doughnuts!

  4. erin hill says

    My weakness is for sure my grandmothers Chicken and Duplings!! I only get to see her about twice a year (I live 8 hours away from her:(). “Maw” is awesome though and makes them for me every time I go home! I love her and her dumplings.

  6. Becky grosser says

    Chocolate and French Fries. LOVE a BIG HOT fudge Sundae with whip cream after teh fries!! For the last 65 years!!

  7. Yvette says

    I think my greatest food weakness would have to be pasta–there’s not a
    noodle I don’t like 🙂

  10. Lara Harris says

    Chuy’s creamy jalapeno dip and chips, jalapeno kettle chips, and raspberry dark chocolate ice cream.

  16. Beth Lansing says

    Since you mentioned three in your post I’ll give you my bigggest / favorite (or should that say worst?) three food weaknesses: Ice Cream, Cheese, Potatoes. I’m sure Ree’s new cookbook will have some new ideas for at least two of those!

  22. Mesha says

    homemade bread, pasta, and cheesecake.
    Speaking of….I’m all out of bread and have to fix that.

  26. jenn wilson says

    My biggest weaknesses are a tie between pasta and also chocolate with peanut butter…I’d never turn either down!

  29. Cran says

    I’m on a low salt diet and chips and salsa is my weakness. Every once in a while I have to give in!

  30. BInny Silverman says

    It’s gotta be pie- fresh peaches in August , or apples in the fall, and my Bubby’s recipe for crust- sooo delish!

  36. Nancy says

    I love chocolate! Brownies, chocolate cake, cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies–anything is better with chocolate in it!

  37. Cindy W says

    Where do I begin! Chocolate, cheesecake, pie, loaded nachos, supreme pizza, homemade bread, meatloaf, chocolate chip cookies, and anything with pasta.

  39. Cathy Cunningham says

    ONE? you didn’t say one, did you? let’s see…homemade cookies, brownies, hot fudge sundaes. Roast beef sandwiches with real mayo, tomatoes, lettuce or fresh spinach. Lobster! A homemade egg mcmuffin with a CRISPY toasted english muffin spread with mayo and a slightly runny egg yolk….I’ll quit now.

  45. Lori H. says

    Movie Popcorn and carmal delight cookies from the girl scouts and well, ok chocolate scones I make with a touch of orange. Persimon jam I make on top of warm buiscits. I could go on I guess I just love food. I also love to cook!

  49. Heather A. says

    My biggest food weakness–peanut butter and chocolate! Followed by a close second of anything chocolate and mint…

  50. Patti Thompson says

    Fresh bread and butter… any kind from french bread to tortllas – hot and slathered in butter!

;