Flour, flour everywhere and a giveaway.
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Earlier this week my good friend Jennifer came over and an attempt to try to plan ahead some baked goodies for the holidays, we set about to baking. Jennifer is not just a good friend, she’s my baking friend. And while I’m learning a bunch about baking as I go, she’s sorta my security blanket – and nice company too.
Cinnamon rolls from the brand spanking new cookbook, “The Pioneer Woman Cooks” by Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman) were the choice for the day.
We had fun playing in the flour, mixing and all.
And the recipe was easy to follow with photos for each step along the way for guidance.
The cinnamon rolls rocked with maple icing – yum!
There will be some happy folks ’round here come December (or tomorrow).
And yes, I’m still cleaning up flour. But they’re so worth it.
The cinnamon roll recipe is just one of the treasures you can find in “The Pioneer Woman Cooks.” The cookbook is busting at the seams with fantastic photography and tasty eats.
There are cute horsey pictures…
and cute doggie pictures…
and cute cow pictures…
and other cute pictures throughout.
Oh, yeah and the food…
real food…
real good food…
and butter.
If you haven’t heard of The Pioneer Woman, you should check out her site where Ree weaves her humor and genuine, no fluff stuff with her talented hand to bring delight and a more than a few chuckles to her devoted readers daily.
And Ree and I?
We go way back.
Nah, not really.
Not at all.
Other than a chance meeting a few months back, where I said something ding-dongy in my grand style, we don’t know each other at all. But if we had met long ago I’d hope we would’ve been fast friends and then I could say now we go way back and all but…nevermind…
From what I know and have heard from many that do know her so well, she’s cool. She’s kind. She’s real. She’s funny and everything else you would want to say about a friend if you could say that you go way back with.
Guess what? Today you have a chance to win one of her cookbooks. Two (2) randomly selected winners will become the proud owners of a “The Pioneer Woman Cooks” cookbooks.
Just answer this question…
What is your favorite quality in a friend that you “go way back” with? Do they make you laugh? Do they make you cry? Do they do your laundry?
Anyway, just answer the question (only one entry per person) and you’ll be entered to win. You have until Monday, November 9 at 9 p.m. EST.* Winners will be announced Tuesday, November 10 so be sure to check back to see if you’ve won and if you did to claim your prize.
Be sure to tell all of your friends too – you wouldn’t want them to miss out on all of the fun!
(*Daylight Savings Time is not being recognized at this time by my blog settings so contest has been extended until Midnight 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time, 11/9/09.)
Great giveaway! My oldest friends are truly amazing people. They are kind and generous and even though we live far apart, every time I see them I an instantly comfortable with them again.
YUM! That cookbook looks fabulous too ha ha.
One of my greatest friends ever birthday was today. I told her that she’s been someone I can laugh with and someone I can cry with. We can share all ranges of emotions with eachother and that creates such a deep bond between us. To me, the more real and honest you can be with a friend, the better!
I have 2 dear and close friends who are sisters and we have been friends for over 25 years. There hasn’t been any event in the lives of my family including the lives of my in-laws, where they have not been there with their love and support. I tell people that if I died suddenly, they know to go immediately to my house and straighten up to make it presentable for visitors. (I’m not embarrassed to let them see the mess that the house can get in from just living life.)They are my extra special peeps:)
Again, your photos in this post are fantastic! And they made me hungry…
I am so lucky to have friends that go all the way back to 3rd grade, middle school, high school and college. The characteristic that they all have in common is that our relationship is strong, no matter how much time passes between our visits or phone calls. We feel connected, just like where we left off the last time. Thanks for the great post!
What is your favorite quality in a friend that you “go way back” with? Do they make you laugh? Do they make you cry? Do they do your laundry?
My favorite quality in my best friends is that even though we don’t see each other a lot you know that they are always there for you. And when we meet it feels like yesterday was the last day we saw each other, it feels instantly good!
I love this post! The cookbook looks so pretty!
To answer the question My friend Lesley that I met in 2ND grade. I would have to say she makes me laugh the most, she knows me better then anyone, through all of our growing up together. All the crazy things I have done, she knows who I really am inside. When ever we get together it is like we see each other everyday.
I’m glad to see someone else’s kitchen gets a little messy besides mine! I still haven’t gotten my book and I’m bummed. Those rolls have always called to me. Did you put them all in the freezer?
Her cookbook looks awesome! I love all of the pictures. My favorite quailty of my oldest friend is that though we live miles apart and sometimes go a while before seeinng each other when we are together we can just pick up were we left off and it like we never spent a day apart. We always have the best time together, and it is like we are kids again. 🙂
I enjoy friends that I connect with in some way — something that bonds us together. I hope I win — I want that recipe book!!
those friends simply make me feel comfortable & loved.
great pic of jennifer, by the way!
PW has a great website and it’s how I found your website. I think the best quality in a true friend is the quality of listening. Listening goes beyond hearing the words being spoken by a person. Listening involves hearing words with you heart not your ears. A good friend listens and responds with their heart, that place on the inside of them where God dwells. You may not always like what those friends have to say to you, but deep down on the inside you know they love and care for you. They are usually the ones you run to because in the end they always have the answer that is right and is in your best interest.
Ree is fabulous and we love her site and her recipes. Old friends are the best friends, the near and dear to your heart friends. Even though you don’t see them everyday it feels just like you did. We are blessed to have them
The best quality in my “way back” best friend is, she cares. She’s right there with me through thick and thin. I think that’s what friends are for. We are here to lift each other up, encourage one another, and to help.
Also, Ree is awesome.
Hi there, would love to have the book. I read her blog all the time. The best quality for me would be that I always have fun – no matter what we do. we could be walking, doing yoga, drinking, whatever. I always know that it will be fun and enjoyable.
It can get tough keeping in touch with good friends that you can go “way back” with. But for me, her best quality would have to be how good of a therapist she can be. She listens to me yap about my problems and never judges! Also, I love how even after months of not being able to meet up, we can meet and it’s just like the old days.
My best friend used to wax my bikini line before every vacation together…now that’s true friendship.
My friends’ best qualities are that they are there when you need them, whether it’s to laugh, cry, or to do your laundry for you!
My friends best qualities are that I know I can always count on them for anything, they are fun and easy to hang out with, and even if I don’t see or talk to them everyday, it feels like we have when we are together again.
You know, I have given away a copy of this book and sent it to someone as a thank you… but I don’t have my own copy!
What I love about my best friend is that we can go any length of time without seeing each other or talking to each other and its like no time has passed… only we have more to gab about.
I’ll spread the word about this!
My “way back” friend is quite conservative. Throughout the years she seems to be evolving by surprising me with her more “liberal” thoughts. I have known her since the fifth grade. I thought we would grow apart more the older we get but we seem to be getting closer which makes me very happy because she is a wonderful listener, even if she doesn’t always agree with me.
I would love to give her this book and pick one up for myself. We send each other online recipes to share all the time.