My First Giveaway!
March 2, 2010 | Print | E-mail | Filed under giveaways
Well, it’s about time – time for my first giveaway here on Sugarcrafter! As you may have noticed if you follow me on Twitter, tweets were flying back and forth about my recent order to King Arthur Flour. Basically, I placed an order for their sourdough and crock set – but when it arrived, there was a label on the starter container that said it was “produced in a facility that packages products containing eggs, milk, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.” I was really disappointed, because as you may also know, I am severely allergic to peanuts/nuts. Since this information was not available on the product page when I made the order, I asked KAF for a refund. Long story short, they did give me a full refund – but more importantly, they updated their website to include the allergen information so that those of us with allergies or sensitivities can be more informed about our purchases. So, I want to say a big thank you to KAF for great customer service!
Anyway, on to the giveaway! Because I can’t use the sourdough starter, I wanted to give it away – along with your choice of either Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day (or, if you already have it, their new book Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day) or The Bread Baker’s Apprentice, so that you can get started on baking delicious homemade bread right away! Here’s what you need to do to win:
- Leave a comment on this post and tell me: what is your favorite kind of bread?
- For a second entry, subscribe to my RSS feed, and then leave another comment letting me know.
- For a third entry, follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway, and then leave another comment here.
Contest ends March 7th at midnight. One winner will be randomly selected using Random.org and announced Monday morning!
Full Disclosure: Prizes are courtesy of Sugarcrafter and are not sponsored in any way. Sorry, I can only ship to US mainland addresses.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
That is wonderful that they ended up updating their site!
I love a good foccocia, or something with cheese baked in – like a sourdough with asiago. Mmmmm.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Bagels, absolutely are my favorite. I eat one every weekday, and not only do I not get tired of them, I look forward to it everyday.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
I love a nice warm french bread!
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
We are military stationed in Germany and we <3 brotchen (yummy German rolls).
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
I think its a tie between Panera’s bread bowl that the broccoli cheese soup comes in and the Apple Strudel Bread I just made out of the Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day book – I combined it with the Challah Bread recipe in the Artisan Bread book.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
What a wonderful giveaway! I’ve heard that KAF has quality customer servicem and it’s nice to hear that they took care of you. I adore bread, so picking one is difficult, but I think a fresh warm loaf of French or sourdough with quality butter is hard to beat.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
I am a big Pumpernickel fan. That and Rye.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
I am following you on Twitter. (Did I already mention I am from upstate NY?)
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Ohhh, how fun! And what great customer service!
I love CHALLAH bread.. YUMMM-O!
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
My absolute favorite bread is probably an onion bagel. Toasted onion, with tons of cream cheese. Or a sourdough english muffin with almond butter. I’m torn…
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
I subscribe to the RSS feed too.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
I also subscribe to the RSS feed.
Great giveaway.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Its probably a tie between croissants (not sweet, just plain buttery croissants) and crusty French bread.
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:03 pm
I love a good crusty french bread.
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I do also subscribe to the RSS feed
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
What a fabulous giveaway! I love all breads. You can call me an addict, lol. I love homemade tortillas, Chaliah bread, and Oatmeal bread.
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:21 pm
My favorite type of bread is any that I can put butter on!! LOL My husband, who has never cooked a day in his life, has all of a sudden taken up baking bread! I got him the Artisan in 5 for Christmas and we’d love to have the Healthy version!
I adore KAF, they absolutely are wonderful.
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I also follow your blog.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 2:29 pm
My favorite bread is anything homemade.
amandarwest at gmaildotcom
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I follow via googlereader.
amandarwest at gmaildotcom
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I love French or Sourdough bread!
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
My favorite breads are Sally Lunn and cinnamon-raisin bread dripping with butter.
julesreffner@gmail.com
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
I also follow through google reader
julesreffner@gmail.com
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Heard you tweet and zipped right over!
Thank you for this give-away!!
My favorite bread is ANY warm bread smeared with butter! If I have to choose one.. It’s sourdough!
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:52 pm
im a huge fan of wholefoods Seeduction bread! its filled with all kinds of yummy seed-y goodness!
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:53 pm
i also follow through google reader! yeay for google! yay for bread!
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Challah is my favorite for French bread and breakfast toast. Sourdough is the favorite for all the rest except Ruben sandwiches—then it is dark rye!
Thanks for the chance to win this giveaway!
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Thanks for the giveaway. A really crusty-chewy french bread.
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I like any kind of soft, sweet bread, but my husband LOVES sourdough bread!
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Great giveway! I sub via RSS.
My favorite bread is Portuguese Sweet Bread! Plain with butter, toasted with butter or made into French toast. Now I want some. I’ve yet to make it but its one of the things on the list.
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
I have a recipe for a Honey Oat quickbread that is my absolute favorite! I’ve been contemplating purchasing the KAF starter, and would love to win it!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:41 pm
I also follow on Google Reader…
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:01 pm
I think it is great that they updated their site to include that information and I’m so glad they gave you a refund. Some companies just refuse to have good customer service. Let’s see my favorite bread is yeast rolls.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Oh and I’m a follower using Google.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I’m a big fan of pecan raisin bread. Thanks for the chance to win!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I also follow you rss
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Yay, your first giveaway! My favorite bread is honey wheat bread. A little bit of sweet, plus nice a “wheaty.” I’m glad that they refunded you.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
By the way, I follow on Twitter!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
I love a good 12 grain bread! The more grains the better!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:48 pm
I subscribe to your RSS feed!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I follow you on twitter and tweeted! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/9890664526
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Ooh fun! My favorite bread is my very own, super healthy, honey-oatmeal whole wheat bread. I grind my own wheat into flour and feel very Laura Ingalls Wilderish when I do so. Then I feel very cool and modern when I make it in my new KA mixer. It rocks. Just so you know, my second fave is your pumpkin ginger cranberry braid. Magic.
Too bad I don’t tweet or twitter or whatever. I really want that new HBi5 book!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:43 pm
I’m so happy that you were able to get it all worked out! Right now, my favorite bread is ciabatta but that’s because I’m on a huge panini kick!
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Focaccia! Not only is it amazingly adaptable and delicious, it’s also one of the easiest to make by far.
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Any kind of crusty, rustic bread.
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:41 pm
I have a serious weakness for sourdough and have been trying to get as close as I can to Bodin’s in SF as possible for several years now!
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I have been subscribed to your RSS through Google Reader for a while now!
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
sourdough!
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 pm
bummer for you…..yeah for the lucky winner! I think my favorite kind of bread is ciabatta!
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
My favorite kind of bread is anything warm and fresh from the oven, especially those with cheese or garlic in them!
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
My favorite bread is homemade white bread, fresh out of the oven with apple butter. We don’t buy white bread, so making it is a treat! I read you primarily in Google Reader.
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I also follow you on RSS.
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I love whole wheat bread!
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I am also a subscriber to your RSS feed! Great giveaway.
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:28 pm
I love sweet breads. And nice crusty bread. Also, soft homemade bread spread with butter and jam. Okay, I’m a bit of a carb addict!
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
I’m a follower!
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:12 pm
I can’t win being in Australia but my fav is sour dough and bagels
love your site btw 
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:12 pm
I love a good crusty artisan bread! Thanks for the giveaway!
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I am already a subscriber through RSS Feed!
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 pm
I love French bread! It’s great to snack on or to dip into something.
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 pm
I subscribe to your RSS feed.
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:57 am
I love warm french bread! ?
and great to hear about the wonderful CS at KAF!
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
I subscribe to your awesome blog! ?
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:02 am
I follow you on Twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/Tidymom/statuses/9922925233
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:13 am
totally a follower and how great to hear that KAF was great. It really is a great thing to hear that a company you love actually CARES about it’s customers. Go KAF!
Fave bread—-hmmmm, well this is tough but I will have to go with beer bread, because we have been making a lot of it lately and I can’t seem to get enough!
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
I really don’t have a favorite bread because I love them all so much and making bread and yeast products is one of my favorite things to do. Nothing beats the smell of yeast or fresh bread baking in the oven. Sorry you can’t use the sourdough starter you ordered from KAF but I appreciate that you’re doing your first ever give-away so somebody else can benefit. I’m also glad you got your refund. Oh btw, I do follow you on twitter. Love twitter! I will tweet about your give-away too. Good luck with your contest
and good luck to all who enter.
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:09 am
i looooooooove sourdough.. what can i say? i’m a san francisco girl!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
i just started following your twitter page as well! you’re so clever!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:20 am
Homemade wheat bread right out of the oven – yum!!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:55 am
I love ALL types of bread, especially if it’s warm out of the oven. I did recently try a pretzel roll from our local bakery and it was A-MA-ZING.
Thanks for holding this great contest! Your recipes are delightful!
Anne
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:05 am
I think for today, I will say I love sourdough with a TON of butter on top!
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:44 am
I love our honey whole wheat bread:
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/recipe-for-honey-whole-wheat-bread/
Makes the best sandwiches and toast…and it is healthy too!
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:53 am
I will never stray from a traditional baguette. Crisp outside and soft, chewy inside…drooool… you can’t go wrong!
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:58 am
I have to go with Katie. Nothing like a fresh baguette. I’ve even had one straight out of the oven in Paris. I think it was a close to Heaven as you can actually get without dying.
Bread baking intimidates me. But it’s something I want to conquer!
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I just subscribed to your RSS feed.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I already follow you on Twitter, but I just retweeted the giveaway.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Great giveaway! My favorite kind of bread is raisin
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I absolutely love homemade bread. My favorite being sourdough.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I love any kind of fresh, soft bread!
Sourdough rolls have to be the ultimate fave.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Subscribed to RSS Feed
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Tweeted contest
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Favorite Bread?? That’s tricky… I have such a hard time picking favorites! Probably bagels?? Or some super soft good white bread (white bread is always such a treat since we usually eat wheat!)
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:02 pm
I love any kind of dark bread and Ukrainian Paska!
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Alright I am such a simple girl. I love a big ole fat piece of white bread, toasted lightly then buttered and then a big smear of peanut butter. *drool*
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I love to make bread! My favorite to make is probably No Knead Bread with something yummy like rosemary, olives and garlic added because it is so easy to make and practically mess free. I also love Banana bread even though it doesnt have yeast in it
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:46 pm
sourdough bread, hands down!
March 3rd, 2010 at 5:12 pm
My favorite kind of bread is Zopf…and I need to get my move on and make some! I had it every Sunday while living in Switzerland, and took it for granted. I’d love, love, LOVE to win The Bread Baker’s Apprentice. It sounds like my current dream book. Thanks for the giveaway!
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Sourdough, yum!
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:13 pm
I’m a subscriber too.
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Ohhhhh, bread. I love bread really a lot. I don’t make it as much as I used to. Because I EAT it. Sigh. My favorite bread right this very moment would have to be a thick slice of something crusty and rustic, warm, with a big slather of creamy butter on top. Hand over the loaf and nobody gets hurt.
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Baguettes, without a doubt.
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:57 pm
I’m not living in the US but I so want either of these books! I don’t even mind if I have to pay for the shipping. I’ve tried the Bittman bread one but it never worked. And I cannot find the book here. Sigh. Anyways, if I’m selected, I’ll gladly pay for shipping.
Deal?
My fav bread is sourdough, nice and soft sourdough
Oh, with a knob of garlic butter and a drizzle of olive oil & balsamic vinegar please.
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Just subscribed to your feeds
I know I’m gonna be visiting here very very often from now.
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Choose a favorite bread? Who can choose just one?? A rustic loaf with a chewy crust drizzled with honey … a soft sourdough smeared with apple butter … freshly made pitas eaten right out of the pan … crisp waffles dipped in syrup … German pretzels rolled in salt … hot pumpernickel smothered in swiss cheese … OMG I’m so hungry now!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Oh! And I subscribe to your feedburner feed!
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I love Rosemary and Olive Oil bread. Vermont Cheddar is a close second. Bread baking used to make me nervous but I’ve ventured into it.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:02 am
I heard a lot about Amish Friendship Bread….but never tried my hands on it…..i think if i get this sour dough starter kit…will try this out…..
March 4th, 2010 at 10:35 am
I love chocolate brioche!
March 5th, 2010 at 2:43 am
Do I have to pick one favorite bread? I could eat any kind of bread for first ,main and last course of any meal!
March 5th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I think sourdough is my favorite. I’d love to be able to make it myself! It’s so good as a grilled cheese sandwich
March 5th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I loooove french baguettes!!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:14 am
I susbscribed by email
March 5th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
I love French bread! When I was a kid, my mom would take us to the grocery store and we’d always pick up a hot loaf of french bread and she’d let us sneak bites from the bag as she shopped, or in the car on the way home. I just love it!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
I guess if I had to pick just one favorite bread, I would pick cinnamon bread. But, I do love all kinds of breads.
March 6th, 2010 at 1:56 am
My dad was a great cook and made an excellent Sourdough bread – always from the same starter he kept going for years, so lots of good memories there.
Favorite bread – raisin bread with white frosting.
March 6th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Soft Sourdough!
March 6th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I like honey oat!
March 7th, 2010 at 12:21 am
I love cinnamon raisin, brings back such wonderful memories as a child.
March 7th, 2010 at 12:24 am
I signed up for the RSS feed.
March 7th, 2010 at 9:19 am
My favorite bread recipe is Jim Lahey’s No Knead Bread. I would love to win Artisian Bread In Five Minutes.
March 7th, 2010 at 9:40 am
If Maia wins (above) I know how you can find her. She’s my friend and doesn’t have a blog. I saw her twitter and came here.
Would love the Baker’s apprentice book. Italian bread is my favorite.
March 7th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I follow you on twitter and i tweeted this give away.