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Loving chocolate in style (reviews/giveaways)

Posted on | November 2, 2009 | 47 Comments

The holiday season is here! Time to wear that fancy new ensemble, attending get together after get together and partake in button-popping wonderful feasts. Oh, and the chocolate desserts.

I am a huge fan of Project Runway and was rooting for Christian Siriano during season 4. He was so entertaining and added a spark to each episode. This spark has completely translated into sharing his knowledge of fashion.

Christian’s new book Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self is for every woman. The book is not geared toward size 2 fashionistas but is full of relevant and doable advice. Are you in love with the latest look from a top designer? Christian not only takes a look at those dream garments but their affordable counter-parts and where to they can be found. There is a section finding your personal style including guidelines for dressing for your body type, how clothes are only one part of your fierceness as a whole, and an abundance of realistic tips, including those from celebrities such as Heidi Klum. The photographs are wonderful (there are even photos showcasing his own fashion mistakes) and the writing is….well Christian. There is even an official Christian Siriano glossary to help with his quirky phrases. This is a truly fun read!

chocolate

I know I mentioned desserts, specifically chocolate. Chocolate: A Love Story by Max Brenner is a chocolate-lovers paradise. The recipes included in this book are so different and decadent. How does “A philosophical highly concentrated fudge brownie” sound? Or “Lipstick banana chocolate cake bonbons”? My daughter and I made the bad boy chocolate pizza. If you think you know dessert pizza, think again. This one includes chocolate-hazelnut spread, semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips and marshmallows which are the ultimate gooey roasted topping. This one was not for the faint of heart and is just the tip of the chocolate kiss when it comes to the chocolate paradise shared in this book.

Mr. Brenner has been in the chocolate biz for quite a while and is owner of Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man. He not only shares his recipes but also when and how his love for chocolate started. He also includes an introduction concerning the book’s illustrator, Yonatan. I would be amiss if I did not mention the pictures that accompany the recipes. There is a wonderful mixture of photography and art that is the perfect companion to the delectable concoctions.

Winner has been announced.

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47 Responses to “Loving chocolate in style (reviews/giveaways)”

  1. Mitz
    November 3rd, 2009 @ 1:26 pm

    OOOHH!!! These sound good count me in and thanks for the contest…

    Clicked side bar for 2 extra

    misty_labean@yahoo.com

  2. Andrea
    November 3rd, 2009 @ 1:39 pm

    andrearobbins10@yahoo.com

    I click the website everyday!

  3. Marian
    November 3rd, 2009 @ 4:48 pm

    I clicked for the Animal Rescue Site, and I would love to win a copy of “Chocolate”!

    Marian

    mdperera at hotmail dot com

  4. Barbara
    Twitter: bardgirl

    November 3rd, 2009 @ 10:48 pm

    Chocolate is always a good thing.

  5. West Of Mars — Win A Book! » Blog Archive » Fierce Style
    November 4th, 2009 @ 9:10 am

    [...] That’s not the only book up for grabs today at Booktumbling. Nope. There’s also a copy of Chocolate: A Love Story, written by Max Brenner. Yep. Chocolate. Recipes. I’m SO there. [...]

  6. Susan Helene Gottfried
    Twitter: westofmars

    November 4th, 2009 @ 9:11 am

    No need to enter me (although I DID click). I’m dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I’ve got this posted at Win a Book for you!
    Susan Helene Gottfried´s last blog ..Fierce Style My ComLuv Profile

  7. Alita
    November 4th, 2009 @ 9:32 am

    I would love love love to win a copy of Chocolate!

    I’ve clicked on the Animal Rescue button.

    alitareads[at]gmail[dot]com

  8. Annette W
    November 4th, 2009 @ 10:56 am

    I will just say YUM! Treats for the belly and eyes!

    derekannette at gmail dot com

  9. Birdie S.
    November 4th, 2009 @ 11:07 am

    CS & Chocolate…..OMG what a great giveaway & just the holidays- your Brilliant!!!!

  10. Birdie S.
    November 4th, 2009 @ 11:09 am

    I clicked on the animal rescue site button…. Great Cause!!!!

  11. Jessica
    November 4th, 2009 @ 12:02 pm

    Omg chocolate yes please count me in.

    + 2 I clicked

    jessica(at)fan(dot)com

  12. JHalsall
    November 4th, 2009 @ 1:37 pm

    I think winning either of these books would be Christmas coming early this year. I would take a day of work and simply INDULGE
    jhalsall

  13. mindy
    November 4th, 2009 @ 2:40 pm

    this looks great thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

  14. Carol
    November 4th, 2009 @ 2:49 pm

    Count me in!

  15. Carol
    November 4th, 2009 @ 2:50 pm

    I clicked!

  16. Sandra K321
    November 4th, 2009 @ 5:43 pm

    I really want to read the Chocolate, A Love Story

  17. Sandra K321
    November 4th, 2009 @ 5:43 pm

    I clicked on the Animal Rescue button.

  18. Delilah Martin
    November 4th, 2009 @ 6:15 pm

    I would love to win Chocolate A love story!

  19. karen k
    November 4th, 2009 @ 6:29 pm

    Love Chocolate :D

  20. karen k
    November 4th, 2009 @ 6:30 pm

    I clicked :)

  21. Karen H.
    November 4th, 2009 @ 7:44 pm

    I would love to win these for myself or to give to my sister.
    Thanks for the chance!

  22. Shawntele
    November 4th, 2009 @ 7:44 pm

    I would like to be entered in your giveaway please, these both sound like great books. :)

  23. Karen H.
    November 4th, 2009 @ 7:46 pm

    I clicked on to help the animal rescue site…it is the only place people should get their pets, I think.
    Karen H.´s last blog ..A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY: PREVIEW AND GIVEAWAY My ComLuv Profile

  24. Shawntele
    November 4th, 2009 @ 7:47 pm

    Forgot my email: savedbygrace7215(at)yahoo(dot)com

    I also clicked the animal rescue site link and will definitely be back to click it again. Thanks! :)

  25. Laura Fabiani
    Twitter: nouveauwriter

    November 5th, 2009 @ 7:30 pm

    Please count me. I simply cannot resist anything associated with chocolate. I also clicked the animal rescue site. Thanks!
    laura(at)laurafabiani(dot)com

  26. Sandi Langdon
    November 5th, 2009 @ 10:20 pm

    I love Christian Siriano. He is my all time favorite designer from Project Runway. I wish this season had a person as talented and interesting as Christian. I would LOVE to win Fierce Style.

    And did I mention I love chocolate too. But, my passion for the fashion rules!

  27. Sandi Langdon
    November 5th, 2009 @ 10:21 pm

    I clicked on the animal rescue.

  28. Darcy B
    November 5th, 2009 @ 11:05 pm

    Yes please!! Thanks for the chance to win something wonderful—I love Project Runway and I live for chocolate.
    kakihararocks@gmail.com

  29. Darcy B
    November 5th, 2009 @ 11:06 pm

    I clicked to help the animals

  30. Dina
    Twitter: aitmama

    November 7th, 2009 @ 9:55 am

    I would absolutely love to have this book!

  31. Dina
    Twitter: aitmama

    November 7th, 2009 @ 9:57 am

    Clicked for free on The Animal Rescue Site button 1

  32. Dina
    Twitter: aitmama

    November 7th, 2009 @ 9:57 am

    Clicked for free on The Animal Rescue Site button 2

  33. Yan
    November 8th, 2009 @ 11:19 am

    I love Christian and Project Runway!

    Clicked it :D

    yan.pocky(at)gmail.com

  34. Stacy
    November 8th, 2009 @ 8:33 pm

    I’ve seen every episode of Project Runway. Although Christian wasn’t my favorite personality he is, perhaps, the most talented of all the winners. And who doesn’t love chocolate?! Please sign me up.
    stacybooks at yahoo

  35. Winning Readings
    November 10th, 2009 @ 9:39 pm

    Could really use these books! And we posted about this at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/11/chocolate-love-story.html

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

  36. Winning Readings
    November 10th, 2009 @ 9:40 pm

    And I clicked!

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

  37. Marie
    November 11th, 2009 @ 8:51 pm

    Both these books look great! An I clicked the Animal site (I do it every day anyway :-)
    Marie´s last blog ..It’s Monday! What are you Reading? My ComLuv Profile

  38. Patti Bright
    November 12th, 2009 @ 9:16 am

    I want to win this…sounds great :)
    plb8156@aol.com

  39. Patti Bright
    November 12th, 2009 @ 9:17 am

    I clicked to feed the animals :)
    plb8156@aol.com

  40. Wanda
    November 12th, 2009 @ 1:37 pm

    I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.Wanda

  41. Wanda
    November 12th, 2009 @ 1:37 pm

    I clicked on the Animal Rescue Site button.
    I love animals!!!

  42. Piroska
    November 12th, 2009 @ 9:06 pm

    Mmmm….chocolate. Would love the chance to win the book!
    :o )

  43. Piroska
    November 12th, 2009 @ 9:07 pm

    I clicked on the Animal Rescue button.

  44. Ali
    Twitter: simplyali

    November 13th, 2009 @ 9:12 am

    Count me in :) I’m a lover of all things chocolate…
    I’ve clicked on the Animal Rescue button, too

  45. Sheila (Bookjourney)
    Twitter: bookjourney

    November 13th, 2009 @ 11:28 am

    You had me at Chocolate…LOL

    I clicked on the animal rescue button. I have a soft heart for animals. A great cause!

    journey through books @ gmail dot com

  46. Joanne
    November 15th, 2009 @ 12:36 pm

    Thank you.

  47. Elie N
    Twitter: EllzReadz

    November 15th, 2009 @ 4:16 pm

    Please enter me, sounds delicious!
    +2 clicking

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