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In honor of Mother’s Day coming up, I thought I should give away a copy of my cookbook, Necessary Food! To enter, scroll to the bottom of this post and use the Rafflecopter giveaway box. This book would make a great Mother’s Day gift for a special woman in your life, whether she’s your mother or just needs a little extra appreciation. In case you’re not familiar with my cookbook, I’ll tell you a little bit about it.
Necessary Food came about because my blog readers kept telling me they wanted my recipes in one easy-to-access, hard copy format. Always up for a new challenge, I started the cookbook project in the fall of 2015. Self-publishing was a much larger project than I had ever envisioned and there were many stressful moments along the way (some of them documented in my “Musings of Bri” posts), but I learned so much through the experience and God definitely used it to refine me. Necessary Food was released in December of 2016.
An entrepreneur at heart, I’m already working on a sequel. 😛 The process for this book will be more streamlined with fewer deadlines so I can be more sane through the whole process. That’s the idea, anyway. I have no idea when it will be released, and I’m not planning on setting a date at this point. It’ll happen when I have enough recipes and the gumption to jump into another publishing project.
I have been absolutely blown away by the reader response to Necessary Food. You all have been so supportive and I can’t thank you enough! To all of you who have left reviews over on my Cookbook Reviews page, thank you! (New readers – go check out those reviews if you’re on the fence about this cookbook. You’ll find out about the good as well as the bad.)
Necessary Food includes most of the recipes published on my blog through July 2016. However, about 1/3 of the 400 recipes included in the book are cookbook exclusives!
All the recipes in the book are marked with my own fuel type labeling system. As you all know, I do my best to make everything on my blog Trim Healthy Mama friendly, but…trademarks. If you want to see my labeling system, check out page 10 of the book in this cookbook preview.
I’ve done my best to make it easy to find things in the cookbook. Each recipe section includes an alphabetical index, and at the back of the book you can find a comprehensive alphabetical dual index as well as an index by fuel type! At the beginning of the Main Dishes section (the largest section of the book, with around 70 recipes) you can find the recipes listed by cooking method as well as protein source.
Have questions about Necessary Food or want to purchase? Check out the cookbook info page right here on my website! You can also purchase through the purchase buttons in this post.
Canadians, check out the cookbook info page to find out where to order in Canada so you don’t have to pay international shipping costs.
This cookbook is designed for ease of use and durability. With a pretty teal spiral binding and a hard cover, the book not only opens flat while you cook but it will also stand up on its own for storage instead of flopping all over your counter. The spiral binding/hard cover combination isn’t really something that has been done much before and I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but I decided to take a chance and I am so happy with the results. Reviews from customers have let me know that everyone else is happy, too!
456 photo-filled pages between 2 hard covers give this book a solid, quality feel. Necessary Food would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mom, grandma, sister…or any special woman in your life! My mom was an integral part of this cookbook project – after all, I borrowed her kitchen to test all the recipes. I’m so thankful for my mom’s support and love through the years.
Here it is – time to enter! All entries must be made through the Rafflecopter box below. The giveaway ends May 2, 2017, at midnight. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond before forfeiting to someone else. All countries may enter, but this book will only be shipping to the United States. If you don’t have a United States address, I’ll send you $23.99 USD via PayPal or in the form of an Amazon gift certificate.
This book will be shipping directly from me, so if you want me to autograph it, I can do that. (But forrealz, my signature isn’t worth anything.)
Don’t want to wait to see if you win? Need more than one copy? Click here to go ahead and purchase!
I was in a class Monday night that discussed THM lifestyle. My husband has had a couple of heart stints lately. My son and I need to loose about 30 pounds. I was looking on Amazon for THM books. When I saw your cookbook, it appears to be more of the type of foods we could incorporate into a new lifestyle. It is also nice to know you can support other Christians.
I would consider myself blessed to win this cookbook and start the journey of living a healthier lifestyle with practical recipes my family would eat.
Hi Brenda! This giveaway was actually for 2017, but my cookbook IS on sale right now through my website (through May 14th, 2018), and it’s always cheaper here than on Amazon so perhaps you’d like to check it out? https://www.briana-thomas.com/necessaryfood/ Thanks for stopping by!
would love your book, thank you,god bless
I’d love to win one to give to my sister.
Yay! Thank you for this giveaway. I can’t wait for May 2nd. 🙂
Would love your cookbook.
I love your recipes. This would make a great Mother’s Day gift to myself. Thanks for all you do to help us THM’ers stay in plan with delicious food options!
I bought a copy of the cookbook a couple months ago, and I love it!!! Definitely worth the cost. 🙂
I would love to win the book. I follow Brianna on her blog and she is my favorite foodie! Didn’t even realize you were so young, Brianna…practically a kid 🙂
Nice! Thank you!
Thank you. This would may a wonderful Mother’s Day/ birthday gift.
I would love to have your book after browsing through it at a friend’s house in Michigan.
I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR BOOK,AND GET STARTED ON A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE,JUST TURNED 50, NEED TO TAKE CARE OF ME NOW.
A great giveaway. Love your recipes.
I would love to win this cookbook
I would love a copy. It is on my Amazon wishlist in case I don’t win. 😉
Kate
Love your blog and recipes. Thank you for sharing.
God bless,
Peggy Allen
I absolutely LOVE your recipes. Whenever I can… I grab them from your Face Book posts. I’ve been wanting to get one of your books ever since I saw you were putting one together. I know one day I will have one. Thank You for all your work!
I would love to win this and continue my healthy journey with foods.
I have the cookbook and love it, would like to give one to my daughter
I’ve heard such good reviews of this book! Love your blog & recipes – would love to win the cookbook! Dawn
Yay!! What a great giveaway! I’ve heard so many great things about the book. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for your generous giveaway! I love your recipes!!!??
Your book looks so beautiful and of course your recipes are to die for ?? Hope I win ?
Love your posts and recipes. I started my THM journey 2 years ago and have been able to maintain my goal weight because of the helpful tips you have. I’d love your new cookbook. Thanks for all you do.
I purchased your cookbook from a store in Wakarusa, In. It is a beautiful cookbook. I truly appreciate your hard work and effort.
Hi
I was trying to enter the contest, but the Visit Briana facebook page entry would not work.
I did visit, though!!!
Have a great one!
Hi Joni! If you’re on mobile, try from a computer. 🙂 Sometimes Rafflecopter can be finicky from mobile. Thanks for visiting!
I have three grown children who never remember me for Mother’s Day. I have gladly done without the whole time they were growing up, and if I am lucky enough to get a phone call from them it makes my year. It would be wonderful to win your cookbook! Just to receive something would mean a lot to me!
I won’t give up. I will keep going. A good cookbook will help me continue my journey. Thank you for giving one away.
Would love to get a copy of this.
I purchased your book at E&S Sales in Shipshewana, IN around Christmas time. It’s now my go-to for recipes that my whole family likes! I would love to win a copy for my mom.
LOVE your cookbook!!! Thank you for a chance to win and give!! ?
I love your recipes and would love to win a copy of your cookbook!
I’m being selfish because I would like a cookbook to motivate me to get on THM again. I love your recipes!
I hope I filled out the right entry. The big Prize Grab boxes threw me and I didn’t want to create an account. Finally found the little raffle copter box. Love your cookbook and am trying recipes out. Hope to give one to my daughter. Thanks!!
That’s odd! If you have trouble from mobile, try from a computer. You usually won’t have any issues that way. Thanks for entering!
Everything I’ve made from your blog has been delicious. I’ve been wanting to get your cookbook ever since I heard about it! Thank you for the giveaway!
Love this cookbook & would love to give one to a friend.
I would love this cookbook
Love that your cookbook is spiral bound.
I would love to win this book for my friend. I ordered one during your pre sale and love it. My friend is going through a difficult time right now. She has three children and one is special needs. She’s also dealing with her mother being on hospice and near the end of her life. This would certainly brighten her day.
I bought a copy as soon as it came out and really enjoy it! Now I would like one for my son and family, as they like to eat low carb, sugar free as well. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your cookbook!
Thank you for this opportunity! I’m very excited to see all the many was I can access your recipes and information that I was unaware of before! You are amazing!
love your recipes 🙂
Is this where I get signed in for the giveaway cookbook. Wow. I’m excited… if of course I hope to be the winner, but I don’t want to be greedy. 🙂 I will be happy for whoever receives it.
Hi Donna! You actually need to enter using the Rafflecopter giveaway box towards the end of the blog post. 🙂 There you’ll find instructions on how to enter.
Your cookbook is awesome. I have already given a couple as gifts to friends and they love it. Your testimony and blog are amazing. You are quite a young woman. God certainly has marked as a beloved and highly favored daughter. May He continue to bless you and your family. Your giveaway is a very thoughtful gesture.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Gwen! Blessings to you as well!
My life is on the upswing after spending about a year in the bed in massive amounts of pain. I am loving the THM life style. Your recipes are the best! Winning this would keep my family on track and on our healing process.
Looks good!
I bought your book for my daughter. I wish I has purchase one for myself too. I did have your peachy chicken last for dinner and loved it.
This giveaway is so very exciting! Thank you so much for your kindness and the chance to win!