Book Giveaway - Holly Bell's Recipes from a Normal Mum

The competition entry deadline has passed to win a copy of Holly Bell's 'Recipes from a Normal Mum' book.  Of the entries received, 25 had the correct answers to all three questions.

All correct entries were numbered in the order that they were received, between 1 and 25 and Holly was asked to pick a number in this range as the winner.

She chose number: 22

Which belonged to: Karen Moses from Ulverstone in Cumbria

The correct answers to the questions were:

1. What year was Holly a contestant and finalist on the Great British Bake Off? 2011
2. In Holly's recipe for Sweet Potato Chips on her blog, how long do you need to bake them in the oven for? 35-40 minutes
3. In Holly's recipe for Healthier Fish and Chips recipe on her blog, what fish does Holly recommend using? Coley

Congratulations to Karen, who wins a copy of Holly's book 'Recipes from a Normal Mum'.  If you email your address to blog@freycob.co.uk I'll get your book in the post in the next day or two.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter, sadly only one person could win, but every entry was greatly appreciated.

Rosie
xx

Book Review & Giveaway - Holly Bell's Recipes from a Normal Mum

I'm a huge fan of the Great British Bake Off and even applied to take part in the series a couple of years back.  Obviously, you haven't seen me on it, as I didn't get accepted onto the show!  Nevertheless, I still watch it and admit that I do cringe at some of the 'creations' and mistakes that are made at times.

Holly Bell was a finalist on the Great British Bake off and runs her very successful blog Recipes from a Normal Mum.  Being relatively locally based to Holly in neighbouring counties, I attended one of her cupcake decorating classes a couple of years back, followed by her bread class too.  Being so local and getting on so well (same cheeky sense of humour), I also popped over to help her out and ease her burden by being her 'sous chef' on a few classes too.  I feel very lucky to have kept in contact with this lovely lady since that time as Holly is one of the most genuine (& naughtily funny) ladies that I know.

Based on the roaring success of Holly's blog and being a finalist on the Great British Bake Off, she has written a book of the same name as her blog that's jam pack full of fabulous recipes, amazing photographs and little snippets of stories telling where the recipes have come from and hints on how to demystify and simplify the art of baking 'Holly Style'.

I was recently invited to receive a copy of Holly's book to review.  Along with my review copy, I was kindly sent an additional copy that I could offer as a giveaway on my blog.

There's recipes in chapters such as 'The More the Merrier', 'Feeding Goldilocks and Baby Bear Too' as well as 'Recipes for Chefs in the Making' and 'Presents from the Heart'. The simplicity of some of Holly's recipes, along with the tasty, tried and tested recipes makes this every good cookery bookcase's staple addition.

With the busy Christmas season upon us and the New Year of 2015 only days behind, what better time to choose than now to win yourself a copy of Holly's book. Come January, you too could be baking like one of the best bakers that the Great British Bake Off has introduced us to, with the aid of Holly's fabulous book.

In order to win this copy of Holly's book, simply email me at blog@freycob.co.uk with the answers to the following questions.

1. What year was Holly a contestant and finalist on the Great British Bake Off?
2. In Holly's recipe for Sweet Potato Chips on her blog, how long do you need to bake them in the oven for?
3. In Holly's recipe for Healthier Fish and Chips recipe on her blog, what fish does Holly recommend using?

All answers can be found on Holly's blog Recipes from a Normal Mum. The closing date for this giveaway is 6pm on Sunday 28th December 2014.  I will announce the winner shortly afterwards and will post out the winning book to reach the lucky recipient that week.  Due to the weight of the book, postage will be to the UK only.

I'm off to the kitchen to try out Holly's Hex Family Stollen recipe. Catch you later!

I was sent a review copy and an additional copy of Holly's to give away book free of charge.

BBC Good Food Show, Winter, 27-30th November 2014 - NEC Birmingham

As an official BBC Good Food Show Blogger, I have three pairs of tickets to give away for the Show at the NEC in a few weeks time.

To enter is simple.  What I want you to tell me is three things from this blog post reviewing the BBC Good Food Show in Summer 2014:

1. What date did I go to the Summer 2014 show?
2. What is Paul Hollywood's favourite 'dirty food'?
3. Who arranged for myself and the other bloggers to meet Mary Berry?

Answers must NOT be posted in comments here, but should be emailed to:

blog@freycob.co.uk

The closing date is 5pm on Sunday 16th November 2014.  Winners will be chosen at random from all entries received and tickets will be posted to home addresses.

Good luck!

BBC Good Food Show Ticket Winners

What a lovely response I had to the ticket giveaway to win two pairs of tickets to the BBC Good Food Show, Summer 2014 at the NEC in Birmingham from 12-15th June.  Entries were received from Facebook, Twitter and my blog.  Thank you to everyone who Re-Tweeted, Liked and commented their way to an entry.

My daughter picked the first winner out at 7pm this evening.  With the first pair of tickets going to @mdbuk via Twitter.  Congratulations Marc.

Hubby then picked the second winner for me.  Congratulations to Sam Hoey (entered via Facebook).

If the winners can please me at mail@freycob.co.uk with your address details, I will get the tickets to you as soon as they're available.

Remember that you can use the code MB20 to get 20% off your advance ticket sales until 30th April 2014.

Thanks to all who entered the draw to win.  I wish I could have sent you all tickets.

BBC Good Food Show Summer 12-15 June 2014, NEC Birmingham

The BBC Good Food Show Summer is on at the NEC in Birmingham this year from Thursday12th to Sunday 15th June and promises to be one of the best days out this summer.

As a member of the Show’s official blogging community I'm offering 2 pairs of general admission tickets as a fantastic prize to the readers & followers of Freycob's Kitchen.  Come along to the Show and see some of the nation’s TV favourites including Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, Glynn Purnell, Frances Quinn, Atul Kochhar and Tom Kerridge as well as many more, all cooking live in the Supertheatre.

You can find the list of exhibitors for the show here:

http://www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com/page.cfm/action=ExhibList/ListID=9/t=m/goSection=4_59

Find some of the exciting new features of this years' show here:

http://www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com/Content/Features/5/

Or see which of your favourite celebrities will be appearing here:

http://www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com/page.cfm/action=VisitorList/ListID=1/t=m/goSection=11

You can pick up tips, treats and ingredients from some of the country’s top speciality producers in the Producers’ Village, BBC Good Food Champions and the Ludlow Producers Market.  Take inspiration from the Good Food Bakes & Cakes Village, as well as enjoy fabulous shopping opportunities from the 100s of exhibitors.  Visitors to the show also gain free entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live which is packed with ideas for growing your own deliciously fresh ingredients.

In order to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets, all I ask is you follow @freycob and RT my Tweet on Twitter (and/or) like and leave a comment on my post on my Freycob's Kitchen Facebook page and then return and leave me a comment below to confirm you've done this and let me know where I can find you too.  2 lucky winners will each be selected at random at 7pm on Sunday 27th April and will receive 2 tickets each for entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer at the NEC in Birmingham.  The tickets allow general entry for two people to the Show.  They do not include entry to the Supertheatre and cannot be used on Saturday 14th June 2014.  They are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.  Tickets will be posted out to a UK only address by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery and will therefore require a signature upon receipt.  

If you're not lucky enough to be a winner, then you can also book your tickets, and enjoy a 'blogging community' early bird discount of 20% if you buy your tickets before 30th April 2014.  Tickets can be purchased both by phone on 0844 581 1341 or online at bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com You must quote the discount code MB20 to receive your 20% discount.