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!
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.
OOOHH!!! These sound good count me in and thanks for the contest…
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I clicked for the Animal Rescue Site, and I would love to win a copy of “Chocolate”!
Marian
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Twitter: bardgirl
03. Nov, 2009 at 10:48 pm #
Chocolate is always a good thing.
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04. Nov, 2009 at 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!
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I would love love love to win a copy of Chocolate!
I’ve clicked on the Animal Rescue button.
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I will just say YUM! Treats for the belly and eyes!
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CS & Chocolate…..OMG what a great giveaway & just the holidays- your Brilliant!!!!
I clicked on the animal rescue site button…. Great Cause!!!!
Omg chocolate yes please count me in.
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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
this looks great thanks minsthins at optonline dot net
Count me in!
I clicked!
I really want to read the Chocolate, A Love Story
I clicked on the Animal Rescue button.
I would love to win Chocolate A love story!
Love Chocolate
I clicked
I would love to win these for myself or to give to my sister.
Thanks for the chance!
I would like to be entered in your giveaway please, these both sound like great books.
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 =-.
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!
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05. Nov, 2009 at 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
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!
I clicked on the animal rescue.
Yes please!! Thanks for the chance to win something wonderful—I love Project Runway and I live for chocolate.
kakihararocks@gmail.com
I clicked to help the animals
Twitter: aitmama
07. Nov, 2009 at 9:55 am #
I would absolutely love to have this book!
Twitter: aitmama
07. Nov, 2009 at 9:57 am #
Clicked for free on The Animal Rescue Site button 1
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07. Nov, 2009 at 9:57 am #
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I love Christian and Project Runway!
Clicked it
yan.pocky(at)gmail.com
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
Could really use these books! And we posted about this at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/11/chocolate-love-story.html
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And I clicked!
janemaritz at yahoo dot com
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? =-.
I want to win this…sounds great
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I clicked to feed the animals
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I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.Wanda
I clicked on the Animal Rescue Site button.
I love animals!!!
Mmmm….chocolate. Would love the chance to win the book!
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I clicked on the Animal Rescue button.
Twitter: simplyali
13. Nov, 2009 at 9:12 am #
Count me in
I’m a lover of all things chocolate…
I’ve clicked on the Animal Rescue button, too
Twitter: bookjourney
13. Nov, 2009 at 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!
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Thank you.
Twitter: EllzReadz
15. Nov, 2009 at 4:16 pm #
Please enter me, sounds delicious!
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