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The Whole Gang Cookbook/Recipe Desk Calendar Review and Giveaway

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Full disclosure: The calendars provided for this review and giveaway were provided free of charge from Diane Eblin at The Whole Gang, but the opinions expressed here are my own.

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2012 Cookbook/Recipe Calendar from The Whole Gang.

UPDATE:  This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winners who have all been contacted!

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I hope everyone who was celebrating Thanksgiving last week had a relaxing and delicious time with family and friends! We sure did and I’m thankful for that, and I’m thankful, too, that I get to come back to gfe and talk to you guys every week!

It’s inevitable for most of us that as soon as we finish that last bite of our meal, our thoughts turn to the holidays and “who’s on our list” and “what are we going to get for Aunt Mary? little Susie?” this year. I’ve mentioned before that I’m addicted to calendars. Well, it’s not just me. Mr. GFE loves them, too. Friends know that cool calendars are the perfect gift for us. We especially love calendars that not only offer up a pretty picture each month, but also give us information that we can use or which inspires us. So I was delighted when my friend Diane of The Whole Gang sent me one of her 2013 Cookbook Desk Calendars.

It’s a beautiful calendar that comes in a CD case, which opens to form its own stand/display case. I love that I can place this calendar anywhere I want … on my kitchen counter, on the end table by “my spot” in the living room, on my desk at work. Hey, I like to look at food just about any time and any where! And Diane’s photos of the 12 recipes are just stunning. When making the recipes, I can easily pick up my calendar from its current spot and take it into the kitchen. I can view the recipe while the calendar is in its display mode or I can close the case so that I can still see the recipe, but it will be protected from splatters. I love that protection because I am a messy cook!

I’ve either made or tasted several of these recipes (made by Diane herself!) already. They are all fantastic! All recipes are gluten free and dairy free, and are easily modified to be vegetarian, vegan, or paleo with Diane’s simple instructions. We all get into our own cooking ruts, so to speak. Won’t it be fun to have a calendar that inspires us to make at least one new dish a month? Diane also has a pretty neat bonus for you. The calendar comes with a Secret access code for a hidden page full of insider tips, tools, resources & 28 additional recipes on The Whole Gang website!

Diane has a Cyber Monday special going on today (Monday, November 26) only. If you order today, you will get free shipping! That is true for any size order (wholesale orders are excluded). These calendars would make terrific gifts for anyone on your holiday gift list; e.g., friends who love to cook, friends who want to learn to love to cook, family members who already have everything, teachers, mail carriers, and hairdressers. I’m sure you’ve already thought of a few folks (in addition to yourself!) who would love receiving this calendar! Diane offers discounts for orders of 10 or more, and with today’s Cyber Monday special, these calendars are a great way to check lots of folks off your list at bargain rates.

Finally, perhaps the best news of all for three lucky folks, Diane is offering THREE of my gfe readers an opportunity to win one of her calendars!

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  3. Tina Dowell says

    I think I should win this because I’m always looking for delicious gluten free cooking inspiration and this is pefect!!

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  4. Lisa says

    I think I should win because I am the cook of the house and I need to learn all the “tricks of the trade” for the cooking for my boy.

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  12. Suzanne R says

    I’d like to win so I can give it to my friend whose husband has recently been diagnosed with celiac. He is not happy about his new eating “restrictions” & I think some yummy recipes might change his mind.

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Suzanne–I am sorry that you didn’t win for your friend, but hope that you will still be able to offer some advice and help to your friend for her husband. I advise folks to first make a list of all their favorite foods and dishes and see which ones are already gluten free (it can be surprising to see how many are), and then take a look at the others that can be adapted with simple substitutions. My printable tip sheets that are focused on meals and gluten-free products can be really helpful in that regard. Hope that helps!

      Shirley

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  14. Polly says

    Three of our six kiddos have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease in the past year. We are always looking for recipes to help adjust to this new way of living for our family!

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  18. Cindy W. says

    I would love to win the cookbook calendar because I think it would be inspiring to try new recipes – and break out of my routine recipes.

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  39. Bina says

    I love this calendar! I live away from home so it’s a great way to countdown my days till I go home while keeping myself healthy with some recipes! Thanks!!
    Not to mention that I love the new dessert web! And share it with all my folks!!

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  40. Marilyn says

    I’m subscribed and I think I should win because I really need help. Between gluten intolerance, diabetes, and vegetarians, it’s getting more and more difficult to cook. YEEKS – pick me!

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  41. Arleen says

    I need this calendar! There is no wall space in my kitchen, so if I want to use a ‘normal’ calendar, it has to be hung inside a cabinet. A calendar in a CD case is just perfect! And it’s full of Diane’s recipes, too…

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  43. Arleen says

    I am subscribed to Gluten-Free Desserts. Thank you for collecting these yummy recipes for us GF-ers to try and putting them all together like this. Love it!

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  44. Sarah says

    I would love to win this because I just started a gluten-free dairy-free diet & could really use the recipe ideas! Plus I love calendars!

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Sarah–I’m sorry you didn’t win this giveaway, but wanted to offer you some ideas on living gluten free and dairy free. My printable tip sheets are under the Getting Started tab on my site. They are focused on gluten free alone, but can be really helpful to “newbies.” They will help you think about living gf in a new way, thinking of all the foods and dishes you can eat. When you get in that mindset, you can take the next step and focus on the gluten-free, dairy-free options there. Take a look at my Recipe Index, too.

      Best of luck … hugs,
      Shirley

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  45. Angela Sommers says

    Well I certainly want to win this calendar, and I am already subscribed to both of your blogs, follow you on facebook and twitter, and I now follow the Whole Gang, both blog and facebook.

    You know I would not only be thrilled to win, but I will certainly make the recipes!

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  50. Michele says

    I would love to win 🙂 I am new to gluten free and need all the help that I can get!
    Thank you and all those like you that put this information out there, you are truly appreciated.

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Michele–As I was just saying to Jenny, please check out the Getting Started tab on gfe. There are printable tip sheets there that are really helpful to “newbies.” They will help you think about living gf in a new way, thinking of all the foods and dishes you can eat. Once you start thinking that way, life really does get easier. 🙂

      Thanks for the kind words, dear! Hugs,
      Shirley

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  52. Jenny Snow says

    Would love any help I could get with this gluten free lifestyle. I feel so much better but am frustrated with the limitations on me now.

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    • Shirley says

      Jenny–Forgot to say, please check out the Getting Started tab on gfe. There are printable tip sheets there that are really helpful to those who are starting out. They will help you “re-frame” your thinking to all the foods and dishes you can eat. Once you start thinking that way, life gets much easier. 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

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  53. Jenny Snow says

    Plus my family is coming up to Washington DC in the spring and we are planning on staying near Fredericksburg. Maybe we could meet!

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    • Shirley says

      Hey Jenny–That would be great! I’m about 16 miles from Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg is what we call “town.” Shoot me an email closer to the date and we’ll see what we can figure out. 😉

      Shirley

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  54. Tiffany says

    I think I should win because I love calendars! I’ve got a serious case of OCD and planning things makes me so happy – a calendar would be a lovely addition to my obsession!

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  56. Cathy B*****y says

    I have limited counter space and desk space so winning this would be a blessing as it is small and beautiful.. love that it comes in a cd case! this is a very special gift. I love taking foodie photos and love finding great new glutenfree recipes.. just saw your GF crustless pumpkin one tonight and will try that soon. thanks so much for the opp and the review!
    Cathy B pbprojecthope at yahoodotcom

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  65. Margaret says

    I would love to win this calendar for my desk at work. Co-workers are always asking me for recipe/cooking advice and a recipe calendar full of great healthy gluten free recipes would be a very nice reference to show them!

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  66. Shelley Orenstein says

    I follow gfe on facebook. What a great give away. i, too, am a messy cook, so this calendar with recipes intrigues me.

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  69. Beatriz says

    Hello, I would love to win because I have recently been diagnosed with celiacs and a dairy intolerance. I have a passion for cooking and now that I am GFE I want nothing more than to create delicious, healthy GF and DF meals to share with my friends, family and eventually a GF restaurant! This calendar would be an AMAZING resource!
    I follow gfe and the whole gang on Facebook(and I follow the blogs) I have shared on all the social media and have subscribed to your new website. Thanks so much!

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  72. Margaret says

    Thank you!! I never win anything so I am very excited. Looking forward to making the recipes and sharing them with my coworkers. 😀

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Margaret–It’s so much fun to win, isn’t it? 😉 Hopefully, you’ve already received your calendar from Diane and enjoying looking forward to a delicious 2013! 🙂

      Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
      Shirley

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