Update: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Rachel R.! Rachel was selected by Random.org and her comment was: “I would love to win this; we’d like to incorporate more coconut into our diet. Thank you for hosting the giveaway.” My sincere thanks to all who entered the giveaway. Remember that The Spunky Coconut Cookbook can be purchased at Amazon here if you’d still like to get your own copy. Stay tuned for more giveaways that fit the gfe approach!
Full disclosure: I was provided a complimentary copy of The Spunky Coconut Cookbook by Kelly Brozyna. Kelly is also graciously offering the signed copy of her cookbook for the giveaway. However, I was not paid to write this review.
I am a huge fan of Kelly Brozyna and her blog, The Spunky Coconut, which I’ve followed for a long time. I’ve been consistently impressed with Kelly’s positive attitude, her willingness to reach out and help others, and her many simple, but extremely creative recipes. So, I was delighted when she published her cookbook—appropriately named, The Spunky Coconut Cookbook—last spring. As she states in her cookbook, her mission is to “create food that is so good that no one would ever know or care it was free of gluten, casein, and sugar.” I think you’ll see that Kelly does that when you make any of the recipes from her blog or her cookbook, The Spunky Coconut Cookbook. The cookbook includes 115 recipes, some of which in addition to being gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, are also egg free and grain free. There are even raw and “raw-inspired” recipes. For so many with multiple food intolerances, these recipes are a true gift. You have only to read the comments on Kelly’s blog or check out the reviews of her cookbook on Amazon to know this is the case.
I’ve made a version of Kelly’s almond muffins, Almond Banana Carrot Muffins, shown above (recipe here). I had hoped to make her Custard Pie. It’s flourless and crustless—my favorite characteristics—how could I resist? But, alas, I found out I was short of eggs and I wasn’t about to brave the grocery store with the impending storm of the century. Here’s Kelly’s fabulous photo of her Custard Pie. Kelly even made a gluten-free, casein-free, and refined sugar-free version of my crustless coconut pie. Check her version out here.
My support group was honored to have Kelly speak (via Skype) at our October meeting. She shared her family’s journey to their current diet with us. Their tale (also shared in her cookbook) involves misdiagnoses, celiac, autism, attention deficit disorder, gluten sensitivity, and more. (She also shares their story in the introduction of her cookbook.) However, their new diet has allowed resolution of their symptoms in almost all cases.
Kelly talked to us about the cooking techniques she’s mastered over the last few years. She even did a cooking demo of her Flourless Brownies. Made from almond butter, Kelly says they are healthy enough to even eat for breakfast. Yes, the recipe is in her cookbook, along with a mouth-watering photo. (Kelly took every one of the gorgeous photos in her cookbook.)
By the way, one of our members has made a couple of Kelly’s recipes for our meetings. She made the Cider Cabbage & Kale dish for one and Almond & Orange Spinach Salad for another. I don’t think she took leftovers home either time. That is how good all of Kelly’s recipes are.
The deadline for the giveaway is Friday, February 12 (Abraham Lincoln’s birthday), 9:00 pm, Eastern. Here are the many ways you can enter:
1. Leave a comment below.
2. Subscribe to my feed via email or RSS and leave a comment saying that you did.
3. Tweet about the giveaway sharing the link and leave a comment saying that you did.
4. Post a message on your Facebook page about the giveaway and leave a comment saying that you did.
5. Post about the giveaway on your blog and leave a comment saying that you did with your link.
6. Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment saying that you did.
7. Become a fan of my new gfe-gluten free easily page on Facebook and leave a comment saying that you did.
8. Read and comment on either of these gfe discussion posts: Stop the Madness or Educate, Not Eviscerate. Also, leave a comment on this post saying that you did.
All entries will be tracked by the individual comments, so you must enter a separate comment to get an additional entry. One comment showing you did all these things will only be counted as one entry, so please remember to note each by separate entries.
Good luck!
Shirley
Not just gf, but gfe!
Shelley Orenstein says
great recipe, and easy, and healthy. I have decided not to be a slave to gf baking every day and pack on more pounds than I all ready have, By perimeter shopping, I have lost some weigh that others have noticed. You are now on my google reader every time you post so I don’t miss a single word. Thanks for being there. I left a comment on Stop the Madness.
Shirley says
Hi Shelley–Thanks again for sharing your story a bit here as well as on the Stop the Madness post. Hearing about others’ success really helps folks come up with an approach that is healthiest and works best for them as well. 🙂
Thanks for all your entries (we’re connected now!) and best of luck on the giveaway! 😉
Shirley
Shelley Orenstein says
wrote o my facebook wall with the link to this page. Thanks for the opportunity to speak and join your contest. “See” you soon.
Shelley Orenstein says
became your friend on FB. thanks
nina says
would love a copy of this book!
Shirley says
Hi nina–Good to see you again! Sounds like you are another fan of Kelly’s. 🙂 She and her cookbook are both terrific.
Thanks for the entries and good luck on the giveaway! 😉
Shirley
nina says
subscribed via RSS
Emily says
I sure need a copy of this book! Even just to hear Kelly’s full story of their health journey!! Loveee it 🙂
Emily says
Oh! And I didn’t realize it but I entered myself again because I re-tweeted your tweet about it this morning! Yippy
summar ann says
thanks for sponsoring this give-away, shirley. i love her blog too & would love to have a copy of this book! 🙂
Shirley says
Hi summar–Welcome to gfe! I thought you had commented here before, but I guess I’ve just seen you on FB. 😉 Glad you’re stopping by today to enter the giveaway for Kelly’s great cookbook!
Best of luck! 🙂
Shirley
Andrea says
I linked over here from Kelly’s blog…I’d love to win her cookbook!
Shirley says
Hi Andrea–Welcome to gfe! I’m glad Kelly’s readers are finding their way over. I know they want to be first in line to get her cookbook. 🙂 Okay, you’re entered. 😉 Best of luck on the giveaway!
Shirley
Kali Lilla says
Oh my gosh , I JUST bought coco flour today at Whole Foods! NOW I could really use a GREAT cookbook to start experimenting with it!!!
Shirley says
Hi Kali Lilla–Welcome to gfe! I love your name and your blog name, Healthy Simple Living. (I took a look and subscribed immediately! BTW, have you tried the Artisana coconut butter. It’s both “meat” and oil. Out of this world for taste.) Yes, it helps to have some guidance on using coconut flour in recipes and Kelly’s cookbook is GREAT! Now you’re entered in the giveaway … good luck! 😉
Shirley
Kali Lilla says
Yes! I have tried Artisan and Tropical Traditions Coco Butter – LOOOVVE it! Thanks for subscribing to my blog – your in my reader too! 😀
Shirley says
Hi Kali Lilla!– 🙂 I love reading your posts. I do have a problem commenting though. But, I have it on other blogs, too. My comments seem to go into spam often. Very frustrating to write a nice comment and then have it disappear. Occasionally bloggers find my comments, but not always. I’ll keep trying!
Shirley
Rachel R. says
I would love to win this; we’d like to incorporate more coconut into our diet. Thank you for hosting the giveaway. 🙂
Shirley says
Hi Rachel R.–Welcome to gfe! Coconut and coconut oil are so healthy for you. 🙂 Kelly’s cookbook has a few non-coconut recipes, too, but all of her recipes are fantastic. You only have to look at the photos to know. 😉
Thanks for your entries! Best of luck,
Shirley
Rachel R. says
And I subscribe to your RSS feed.
Casey M says
This looks fabulous! My GF son, who has a food allergy list a mile long, saw the custard pie and immediately asked if we could make it!
Shirley says
Hi Casey–So nice to see you here again at gfe! 🙂 Oh, that’s so sweet that your son spied that custard pie photo right away! Yum, huh? Now that I have enough eggs on hand, I want to make it right away myself. 😉
Best of luck on the giveaway of Kelly’s awesome cookbook!
Shirley
Ari- Food Intolerances Cook says
Wow! How’d you get so lucky to get a free copy and time with her on Skype! I love Kelly and her site! I think she is so amazing!
Shirley says
Hi Ari–Welcome to gfe! I’ve become bold in asking folks if they are willing to Skype into my support group meetings. It’s so much fun and the sky’s the limit with the speakers you can get when there’s no airfare, lodging, etc. involved. I’m also happy to say that Kelly has become my dear friend over many months. We’re part of a group on a mission, much like yourself I’m imagining … going by your blog name, Food Intolerances Cook. (I think I’ve visited before, but need to do so again. Just need longer days. LOL) I have to agree that Kelly is very amazing! 🙂
Looks like you’ve done all it takes to get the maximum number of entries—good luck!
Shirley
Ari- Food Intolerances Cook says
I signed up for your feed RSS. 🙂
Ari- Food Intolerances Cook says
I tweeted!
Ari- Food Intolerances Cook says
I shared on facebook!
Ari- Food Intolerances Cook says
I posted about it on my blog!
Ari- Food Intolerances Cook says
I am now following you on twitter!
Ari- Food Intolerances Cook says
I became your fan on facebook!
Ari- Food Intolerances Cook says
I read and commented on Stop the Madness.
Joanna says
I would love to win!
Shirley says
Hi Joanna–Good to see you again! 🙂 Looks like you did all the “hard work” by entering the last giveaway. 😉
Best of luck on the giveway for The Spunky Coconut Cookbook! 🙂
Shirley
Joanna says
I subscribe in Google Reader.
Joanna says
I tweeted.
Joanna says
I follow on Twitter.
Joanna says
I am a FB fan.
Leah says
I love Kelly’s recipe ideas, and they’re all so original. I’ve been dying to try her ultimate vanilla cake, but haven’t been able to yet, due to sweetener restrictions. I’ll definitely be trying it one of these days, though, and I’d love to win her book!
Following from my blog: cookingcandidafree.blogspot.com
Shirley says
Hi Leah–Welcome to gfe! I have to agree … Kelly thinks outside the box and that’s so beneficial to all of us who follow her blog. I haven’t tried her vanilla bean cake yet either, but I’d like to as well. 🙂
Okay, you’re entered into the giveaway! Must check out your blog, Cooking Candida Free, now. 😉
Shirley
~M says
I would like to win a copy of this book!
Shirley says
Hi ~M–Welcom to gfe! Okay, you’ve snagged a couple of entries 😉 … best of luck!
Shirley
~M says
I became a fan on facebook!
~M says
I subscribed via google reader
Nev says
Hi just join your face book page, thanks for the great info. Please enter my name for the cookbook draw
Shirley says
Hi Nev–Welcome to gfe! Thanks so much for your nice words and for entering the giveaway. 🙂
Good luck!
Shirley
Sandy Gillett says
I love Kelly’s recipes via her blog. I so agree with her food/eating philosophy. Thanks for entering my name for her cookbook!
Shirley says
Hi Sandy–Nice to see you again! I agree … Kelly and her recipes are terrific. 🙂
Good luck!
Shirley
Michele says
I always enjoy finding a new gfree blog to add to my favorites list! Thank you and thank you for the chance to enter another cookbook giveaway. 😉
Shirley says
Hi Michele–Yes, Kelly’s blog is definitely one you want on your list! Best of luck in the giveaway 🙂
Shirley
Stephanie says
This cookbook looks like it would be a good one to add to my collection! Thanks for hosting the giveaway 🙂
Shirley says
Hi Stephanie–Welcome to gfe! I’m sure you would love Kelly’s cookbook given your blog name, No Grain No Pain. 😉 Must head over and check out your site … not sure if I have before. But, I like concept. I do better with no grains for sure, not just gluten.
Best of luck to you in the giveaway!
Shirley
emily says
i would love to own this book!
Shirley says
Hi emily–Welcome to gfe! Okay, you’re in the running. 🙂 BTW, I just love that you love real food and blog about it (per your blog Real Food Lover in Minneapolis). Will definitely check out your blog!
Best,
Shirley
christina says
I made three batches of her almond muffins today. I think they are our favorite. I’d love to win the cookbook.
Shirley says
Hi christina–Three batches—that is terrific! It’s great to have another taste tester review! I love how adaptable this muffin recipe is. You can use whatever fruits, veggies (like carrots, zucchini) nuts, etc. you have on hand and also tweak sweeteners, oils, etc. Just a wonderful recipe. 🙂
Good luck!
Shirley
christina says
I subscribe to your blog.
Ricki says
As someone who eats food free of wheat, eggs, dairy and refined sugars, I’d love this book!
Shirley says
Hi Ricki–Welcome to gfe! Thanks so much for commenting to enter the giveaway. It certainly sounds like you would love Kelly’s cookbook (and her blog, if you don’t already follow it). Good luck! 🙂
BTW, checked out your blog, Diet, Dessert and Dogs. I’ll definitely be reading it more. 😉
Shirley
christina says
I commented on the Stop the madness post.
christina says
I commented on the educate, not eviscerate post as well.
Lynne says
Love your site. And your recipes are scrumptious. Also love Kelly’s site and the opportunity to be in the drawing for her cookbook. Thanks
Shirley says
Hi Lynne–Looks like you are new to gfe—welcome! Oh my goodness, thanks so very much for the kind words about my blog and recipes. I truly appreciate them! 🙂
It’s great to see all of Kelly’s fans surface for her cookbook giveaway. Best of luck! 😉
Shirley
Jessica says
Glad I found your blog and would LOVE this cookbook! Thanks so much!
Shirley says
Hi Jessica–I’m glad you found gfe, too—welcome! I appreciate your enthusiasm for Kelly’s great cookbook. 🙂 Best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
Jessica says
I became a fan on facebook!
Jessica says
I commented on your “Stop the Madness” post.
Douglas says
Just signed up as a fan on FB. I really enjoy all of the information you share with us!
Shirley says
Hi Douglas–Welcome to gfe! Thanks for the kind words and best of luck in the cookbook giveaway! 🙂
Shirley
Emily says
Hi Shirley,
I have been following your blog for a while, and love the gfe approach.
Shirley says
Hi Emily–Wow, thanks … and an official welcome to gfe. 🙂 It’s always great to hear that a reader is benefitting from the gfe approach. I really appreciate you taking the time to say that!
Sugar and casein free is much more of a struggle for me, too. I’ve done it before and been very happy with the results though. When I’ve had success, I just make up my mind I’m going to do it. The first couple of days are the hardest, but then I feel wonderful. Of course, eat a little of them and I’m right back eating them again. But today I had only a tiny bit of sugar in my tea compared to my usual megadose and it tasted quite fine, so that’s an interesting note of progress.
Best of luck in the giveaway! Kelly’s book really is a terrific resource. She makes the most gorgeous food that tastes fabulous even with it being gf, cf, and sf. 😉
Shirley
Emily says
Also, I would love to try the spunky coconut. I am struggling with going sugar and casein free, and even if I don’t win the book – thanks for pointing me to it.
Shirley says
Oh, and I’ll definitely check out your blog, Paying to Cook. 🙂
Thanks,
Shirley
Kris Peterson says
I just discovered The Spunky Coconut and have already retweeted (NewMoonJingle) several of her ideas shared by iHerb. I am now a fan on Facebook and I am following her Tweets. She has great ideas for creating culinary masterpieces without grains or sugar.I must get this book and will look for it on Amazon.
Shirley says
Hi Kris–Welcome to gfe! I’m so glad you discovered Kelly and The Spunky Coconut. She/they are both a delightful and tremendously helpful resource. 🙂 She truly never ceases to amaze me with her genius ideas! You can link to the book on Amazon just by clicking on my link in my post. Until then, good luck in the giveaway … you might not have to purchase it. 😉
I checked out your blog, Kris InSight. Wow! I’m impressed. I am going back to comment, but I definitely needed your current post. It certainly helped me and I’d like to chat more on it. It’s a known fact that many of us with gluten issues also have thyroid issues, of course. And, while I knew some of what you shared … there was a lot that was eye opening—thank you!
Shirley
celine says
this book looks most excellent! I’d love to have a closer look at its spunk-titude.
Shirley says
Hi celine!–Welcome to gfe! Kelly and her Spunky Coconut Cookbook and blog are indeed most excellent! She has a sweet spunkiness and it just a genius in concocting recipes. 😉
Checked out your blog, Have Cake Will Travel. 🙂 Some good-looking recipes there … love the chickpeas in baking chocolate goodies. 😉
Best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
Aubree Cherie says
I’ve been wanted to pick a copy of this book up because I don’t do gluten, dairy, or sugar. So I could try every recipe without making substitutes! Thanks for making it a giveaway!
~Aubree Cherie
Shirley says
Hi Aubree–Nice to see you again! 🙂 Kelly’s book would be ideal for you for sure. Her recipes are really wonderful!
Best of luck!
Shirley
Lauren says
Kelly has fantastic recipes! I can only imagine her book is sensational =D.
Shirley says
I agree on Kelly’s fantastic recipes, Lauren. It’s so nice to have her book to carry with one into the kitchen … so much better than putting the laptop at risk or scribbling a recipe down on an envelope (my downfall—looking for one of those envelopes right now, in fact).
Thanks for entering … good luck! 🙂
Shirley
Lauren says
I subscribe to your feed via google reader =D.
Lauren says
I follow you on twitter =D.
Kellie @ Greenhab says
Just found your blog and would love a copy of the book. I’m following you on Twitter too!
Shirley says
Hi Kellie–Welcome to gfe! Hope you enjoy what you find here. 🙂 You’re in the running, but please post another comment to get a separate entry for following me on Twitter. That’s the only way to reasonably track extra entries. Hope you understand. Best of luck!
Shirley
Anna says
I’m so thrilled at the chance to win this cookbook. I’ve been reading Kelly’s blog for awhile and I’m always inspired by her recipes – I’d love to see the whole cookbook!
Shirley says
Hi there, Anna–Nice to see you here at gfe again! 🙂 I share your heartfelt enthusiasm for Kelly, her blog, and her cookbook. Best of luck in the giveaway! 😉
Shirley
Sue Barman says
I became a fan on facebook and would really love this book. Been ill for a long while and just found out I am allergic to wheat, yeast and sugar. Thank you.
Shirley says
Hi Sue–Welcome to gfe! Thanks for becoming a fan on Facebook and entering the giveaway. 🙂 My sincere hopes for good health for you soon. So many folks find it when they give up their offending foods. I never knew it was possible to feel so good. It can truly feel like a miracle after being ill so long.
Best of luck with everything and with this giveaway!
Shirley
scrapper al says
Wow, this looks like a great cookbook. I’d love to win and share this w/my girlfriend. Her daughter has multiple food allergies.
Shirley says
Hi scrapper al–Nice to see you again. 🙂 I love it when folks are trying to win to share with others. Kelly’s Spunky Coconut Cookbook would be very helpful to your girlfriend in feeding her daughter wonderful, safe food. Best of luck! 🙂
Shirley
scrapper al says
I just tweeted about the giveaway.
scrapper al says
And I already subscribe to your blog.
Robin Sue says
That pie alone looks tops. I love coconut pie and who needs the crust when the inside is so much better. Great looking book!
Shirley says
Hi Robin–Thanks for stopping by! Yes, Kelly makes some awesome pies. You know I’m with you on those crustless pies. 😉 Kelly’s cookbook is really great. 🙂
It’s been nice touching base on FB. So glad everyone loved that bacon chicken recipe. I can’t take credit for it, but I can sure share it with folks! 😉
Shirley
Beverly says
Excited to check out the book…thanks for sharing!
Shirley says
Hi Beverly–Welcome to gfe! Thanks so much for all the entries/connections. 😉 Kelly’s cookbook is terrific … best of luck!
Shirley
Beverly says
I just subscribed to your blog via email. Glad to know I won’t miss any new posts!
Beverly says
I just shared your contest on my Facebook page!
Beverly says
I just became a fan of your gfe page on Facebook. Glad to have all these new ways to see what you are sharing!
Beverly says
Read and commented on Stop the Madness. Looking forward to more great blogs!
Missy says
Thanks for all the great recipes you share! I am addicted to cookbooks, so I’d love to give this one a try!
Shirley says
Hi Missy–Welcome to gfe! That’s such a nice thing to say—thank you. 🙂 Kelly’s cookbook would be a wonderful one to add to your collection! (BTW, that’s not a bad addiction to have IMHO.)
Best of luck in the giveaway! 😉
Shirley
Mona says
Great cookbook, please count me in. Hope It’s not too late.
Shirley says
Hi Mona–Welcome to gfe! Yes, I agree … great cookbook. 🙂 Best of luck on the giveaway!
Shirley
Mona says
Already a subscriber via e-mail.
christy says
I love coconut I am afraid would eat the whole pie myself.
Shirley says
Hi christy–Welcome to gfe! LOL re: coconut pie … I completely understand. 😉
Best of luck in the giveaway! 🙂
Shirley
Linda Smith says
Love your blog. The muffins look so good, I’m going to make them. I really want to win the cookbook!
Linda
Shirley says
Hi Linda–Thank you so very much! Looks like this is your first time commenting … let me extend my official welcome to gfe! 🙂
I think you’ll really love these muffins. I’m so glad I had Kelly’s recipe as my starting point. I think you’d love her cookbook, so best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
Jennifer Avery says
This is such great info! I am just beginning to learn so much about how to go gluten-free for my teenage son. He has requested muffins for breakfast, so I am definitely going to try to make these.
And, yes, I am now following you on Twitter (and posted about the contest today), and became a fan on Facebook.
Thanks for all this info!
Shirley says
Hi Jennifer–Welcome to gfe! Kelly’s cookbook is terrific. These muffins should be a treat for your son and everyone else … very easy to make. By the way, you might want to check out gfe’s tip sheets on the sidebar. They can be very helpful for folks making the transition to eating gluten free and using my gfe approach. 🙂 I’m happy to help if you have any other questions/concerns.
Thanks for the connections and kind words! Best of luck … getting ready to run the random number generator on all the entries in by the deadline. 😉
Shirley
Jennifer Avery says
Thanks, Shirley. So far I have enjoyed what you’ve posted and found it helpful. I’ll keep checking back.
cindy says
Thanks for the giveaway so anxious to try making some recipies