Friday, December 16, 2011

Holiday Giveaway: Party Vegan + sweetriot Chocolate!


Try as I may, I'm having a hard time getting into the holiday spirit this year, so I thought maybe doing a holiday giveaway would help.

Nothing says holidays like chocolate and the nice folks at sweetriot sent me samples of their new riotBars! Make from fair trade chocolate, these delicious bars are made with actual cacao beans.  I'll give one lucky winner three (count 'em: 3) of these amazing new riotBars, one each of pure 60% dark chocolate with crunch nibs, pure 70% dark chocolate, and pure 85% dark chocolate. And that's not all....

I'm also giving away a copy of my cookbook, Party Vegan.  It's a must-have book for every occasion that calls for good vegan food, including holidays, as well as potlucks, casual get-togethers, and even kid's birthday parties.  The recipes are also great for "anytime" meals and the book includes loads of tips from my days as a professional caterer.

For a chance to win Party Vegan + 3 riotBars, leave a comment at the end of this post. If you'd like to increase your odds of winning, here are 3 more chances to win:

1. Share a link to this Giveaway on Facebook.
2. Follow me on Twitter @globalvegan and tweet about this giveaway.
3. Subscribe to my blog.
(Be sure to leave a separate comment for each that you do, telling me which ones you did!)

Enter now, because the contest closes on Sunday, 12/18 at midnight.  I'll announce the winner on Monday 12/19.  

Guess what?  I feel more in the holiday spirit already!  

P.S. Try the Man-Sized Chocolate Chips from Party Vegan.  Recipe posted here on Facebook. (While you're there, please "like" and "share.")
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133 comments:

  1. kelly g.December 16, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Yum! Not like I need more calories this time of year, but hey! It's the holidays!

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  2. kelly g.December 16, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I also linked to this giveaway on FB!

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  3. kelly g.December 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I also follow you and tweeted abt the giveaway (I'm @easyvegan).

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  4. JonathanDecember 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    HMM, I think the book would look great on my shelf.

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  5. susanyogaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    subscribed to blog....

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  6. susanyogaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    and shared link on fb!

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  7. StepheeDecember 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I retweeted this post on twitter! name is stepheebean.

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  8. JessicaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I'm having trouble getting into the holiday spirit this year, too. =\ Maybe this will help!

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  9. JessicaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I also subscribed to your blog in Google Reader!

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  10. HelgaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I love your cookbooks, but don't yet have this one.

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  11. ErinDecember 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Sounds great! Party Vegan's been on my wish list, and chocolate is one of my very favorite things. :)

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  12. chickpeafreakDecember 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Following on Twitter! Thanks!

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  13. ErinDecember 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I'm subscribed via Google Reader.

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  14. chickpeafreakDecember 16, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Also subscribing to your blog...love it!! =)

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  15. DanielleDecember 16, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I made your rosemary chickpea artichoke bites for a party today and they were a big hit! Thanks!

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  16. AllisonDecember 16, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I would LOVE a copy of your cookbook and of course some choco

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  17. AllisonDecember 16, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I shared the link on FB

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  18. AllisonDecember 16, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    And I am already subscribed to the blog!

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  19. QuiltbugDecember 16, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    chocolate. What more can I say. Actually the cookbook excites me as much as the chocolate because I'm sure there will be chocolate mentioned in it.

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  20. Southern Purple VeggieDecember 16, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Yummy Chocolate. You got me hooked when you said chocolate.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1392101060&ref=tn_tnmn LINK to giveaway on FACEBOOK!

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  22. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Following on TWITTER!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Subcribed to blog already!

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  24. ChristiDecember 16, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Subscribed to your blog!

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  25. ChristiDecember 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I also shared on FB!!

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  26. ChristiDecember 16, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    And I'm also following on Twitter and I retweeted!

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  27. Jenni (aka Vegyogini)December 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Ooh, I would love to win! Happy holidays!

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  28. Heather D-HDecember 16, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    sometimes the holidays feel more overwhelming and less fun and cheerful. I find that when I'm feeling blue baking a tred true recipe (christmas cookies?) and sharing it with my friends *always* cheers me up:)
    Feel better!

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  29. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I HAVE to try these chocolate bars, AND I still don't have a copy of this book! I hope I win this one!!

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  30. ChhayaDecember 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Would love to win this book !

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  31. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I tweeted about this giveaway @jesscaneal

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  32. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I also subscribe to this blog on Google Reader!

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  33. Book and Cat LibrarianDecember 16, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    A cookbook AND chocolate?! How could I not comment?

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  34. Book and Cat LibrarianDecember 16, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I subscribe to your blog (Google Reader)

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  35. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    What a great giveaway!

    Courtney

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  36. MarissaDecember 16, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I'd like to win the cookbook and chocolate, please!

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  37. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I subscribed to your blog :-)

    Courtney

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  38. MarissaDecember 16, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I'm subscribed to the blog.

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  39. MeghanDecember 16, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Chocolate and inspiration--great giveaway!

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  40. rocknrolltofuDecember 16, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I'm always looking for a new vegan cookbook.

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  41. rocknrolltofuDecember 16, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Also subscribed to blog

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  42. valeri c.December 16, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Oooh...2 of my fav things: chocolate and Robin Robertson's cookbooks...I so hope I win...

    I posted this comment, subscribed to blog & posted link on Facebook!

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  43. PurpleLarkspurDecember 16, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Awesome! I have been wanting to try SweetRiot for quite a while!

    larkspurpurple (at) gmail.com

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  44. PurpleLarkspurDecember 16, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I follow you on Twitter, and I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/PurpleLarkspur/status/147865460317241344

    larkspurpurple (at) gmail.com

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  45. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Yum - chocolate! I'd love to try some new recipes too!

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  46. KayceeDecember 16, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I'd love to win this book! Looks yummy just by the cover!

    kaycee@veganmachine.com

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  47. KayceeDecember 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I follow you on Twitter!

    kaycee@veganmachine.com

    @VeganMachine

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  48. KayceeDecember 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I subscribe to your blog.

    kaycee@veganmachine.com

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  49. sharon danielsDecember 16, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I follow you on facebook

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  50. sharon danielsDecember 16, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    This book looks beautiful. And I would love to try the chocolate.

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  51. sharon danielsDecember 16, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I also posted this giveaway on facebook

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  52. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I subscribed!

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  53. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I followed you on Twitter! WooHoo! Party time!

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  54. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I shared on FB! (

    I just downloaded a new tool called PunchTab - its awesome for giveaways! You might check it out for future fun.) =)

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  55. TerriSueDecember 16, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    what a wonderful giveaway. thank you so much for the chance.

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  56. TerriSueDecember 16, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    i'm already subscribed to your blog. love it!

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  57. PaulaDecember 16, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Yay for giveaways! I don't have Party Vegan yet, either.

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  58. PaulaDecember 16, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I also shared the link to this giveaway on my Facebook page.

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  59. CCDecember 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I need some new ideas, bring them my way.

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  60. Alison ColeDecember 17, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    I would love a copy of Party Vegan!

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  61. Alison ColeDecember 17, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    So much so that I just posted the contest to my Facebook, too.

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  62. mmmorgansDecember 17, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Great giveaway! I wou,d love to win a copy of any of your books, Party Vegan looks especially awesome!

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  63. mmmorgansDecember 17, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Linked to the giveaway on Facebook (tagged you in it as well)

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  64. mmmorgansDecember 17, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/mmmorgans/status/147934107245101056

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  65. mmmorgansDecember 17, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Subscribed to your blog!

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  66. mmmorgansDecember 17, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Also following you via GFC

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  67. BerlinswhimsyDecember 17, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Tweeted this giveaway & started following!

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  68. *Autumn Tao*December 17, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I follow your blog in googlereader. I have been wanting that cookbook so badly. We have a regular gatherings at my house with lots of vegan nibbles and bites, and this cookbook would add to our fun greatly.

    Thanks so much! Happy Holidays to you.

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  69. sibjDecember 17, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    The chocolate sounds yummy and I sure would like the book

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  70. hollyfrenchDecember 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    SO HUNGRY

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  71. RobinDecember 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I love Sweet Riot! And the book is on my wish list!

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  72. SharenDecember 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    My self-discipline seems to go out the door this time of year if chocolate is involved!

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  73. CherylDecember 17, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I would be so happy to add this to my 'Robin' collection of food delights, and also preparedness.

    Thank you for the opportunity.

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  74. vegAnnDecember 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    riot sounds amazing! + i could use more party vegan in my life

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  75. vegAnnDecember 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I'm subscribed via email

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  76. ShirahDecember 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I have long admired your cookbooks online and at friends homes, and would love love one of my own!

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  77. CaroleDecember 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I'd love to try those bars, and I don't own this particular cookbook of yours (although I just bought Quick Fix Vegan and it looks really good). Here's a "pat" for Gary...instant holiday cheer!

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  78. vegAnnDecember 17, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I follow you +tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/coniecone/status/148066040377643009

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  79. SarahDecember 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    That cookbook looks wonderful. One of these days I'll get my hands on it!

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  80. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    my son is a chef and he is always out doing me when it comes to cooking...how sweet it would be to knock it out of the park with this cookbook!!! hoping these comments make you feel merrier!!!

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  81. jayneDecember 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    my son is a chef and he always comes up with better recipes than me...this cookbook should help me knock it outta the park!! happy holidays.

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  82. JMyers666December 17, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I've never heard of riotBars, but they sound amazing!

    janel dot myers at yahoo dot com

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  83. JMyers666December 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I shared a link to this giveaway on facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=281787898540500&id=100002743094890

    janel dot myers at yahoo dot com

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  84. JMyers666December 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I am an email subscriber!

    janel dot myers at yahoo dot com

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  85. Jeanne EDecember 17, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I love to make VEGAN goodies and see the suprise people have when I tell them it's VEGAN and they want the recipe.

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  86. BethDecember 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    What a great giveaway! I subscribed to your blog on Google Reader. Happy holidays!! :)

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  87. radioactiveganDecember 17, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Some chocolate would definitely get me in the holiday spirit, too! Your book looks amazing, as always :)

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  88. radioactiveganDecember 17, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I subscribe to your blog!

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  89. ChelseaDecember 17, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    would looooove a copy of Party Vegan!

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  90. palindromeDecember 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Yay! I love giveaways, and Christmas!

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  91. palindromeDecember 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I've subscribed to this blog!

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  92. LoriDecember 17, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win your book (and candy too!)

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  93. LoriDecember 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I followed you on Twitter (@Lori0713) and tweeted about your contest!

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  94. AshleyDecember 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I follow you and tweeted!

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  95. AshleyDecember 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I subscribe!

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  96. AshleyDecember 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    This is such a wonderful giveaway, thanks again!

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  97. AshleyDecember 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I shared on FB!

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  98. shawnDecember 17, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I'd love to win!

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  99. jessica sweatDecember 17, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    nothing better than delicious fair trade <3

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  100. jessica sweatDecember 17, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    linked you on fb

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  101. moonswordDecember 17, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I haven't heard of sweetriot bars but I just checked out their website...love the supercool tins! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  102. BenDecember 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I'd love to win this!

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  103. BenDecember 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I already follow you on Twitter

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  104. BenDecember 17, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I posted a link on my Twitter, as well.

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  105. AlesiaDecember 17, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Party Vegan looks like a great book!

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  106. rivkaDecember 17, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Would love to win!

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  107. rivkaDecember 17, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I subscribe to your blog!

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  108. JenniferDecember 18, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    All other foods are an excuse for chocolate. Already subscribed to your blog. Commented of Facebook too!

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  109. HiHoRosieDecember 18, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I'd love to win!

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  110. HiHoRosieDecember 18, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    follow you and tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/hihorosie/status/148291487036223488

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  111. HiHoRosieDecember 18, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    email subscriber

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  112. Bee ParkerDecember 18, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    cool giveaway!

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  113. Bee ParkerDecember 18, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    shared the link on fb

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  114. Bee ParkerDecember 18, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/GlobalVegan/status/147807326986964992
    and following you

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  115. janet @ the taste spaceDecember 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    the riot bars sound great!

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  116. janet @ the taste spaceDecember 18, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    i already subscribe to your blog

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  117. KateDecember 18, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Your book really sounds interesting!

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  118. TraceyDecember 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I've subscribed to your blog!
    Sure hope to win your book, as I'm working on collecting them all. And I'd love to find an awesome New Year's recipe to WOW all the omis at my cousin's party this year :) I love all of your books I have so far. Thanks for all the unique, simple, and delicious recipes!
    Hope you're in the holdiay mood soon!

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  119. TraceyDecember 18, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I'm leaving another comment to say that I also LOVE chocolate, and could use some energy because I'm out the door to go purchase Quick Fix Vegan for myself for Christmas!

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  120. RakliDecember 18, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    would love to win this contest. Merry Christmas

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  121. Vegan in BostonDecember 18, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    You have plenty of time to get into the holiday spirit!! I hope you have a great holiday season!!

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  122. Vegan in BostonDecember 18, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Oh, I also subscribed!!

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  123. legolandpenguinDecember 18, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I would love to see the kid's party section in Party Vegan...it's hard to find food sometimes that meets my 5 year old's approval. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  124. legolandpenguinDecember 18, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I already subscribe to your blog...hope that counts, too! Thanks!

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  125. legolandpenguinDecember 18, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    ...and shared your link on facebook.

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  126. rachel.December 19, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    That book looks so much fun! Thanks for sharing!

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  127. MagentaDecember 19, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I would love a copy of Party Vegan :)

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  128. Kendy PDecember 19, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    candy & a cool book? i am in!

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  129. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Love all your books. This one is FUN! (saw it at the library) ~ Sara
    sarachristine10@yahoo.com

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  130. Connie FletcherDecember 19, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    OH!!!! Someone said that he thought this book would look good on his shelf...and I say, the heck with the shelf!! I want it opened on my countertop while I make one of your fabulous recipes!!!

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  131. Connie FletcherDecember 19, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Robin, lots of folks are having the same problem of not being able to get in the spirit of the season. I think in this day and age, this season of hope being born is exactly what we all need!! I know the world looks awful right now, but this IS the HOPE SEASON!! Blessings on you and yours!!

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  132. SarahDecember 19, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Shared on facebook!

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  133. SarahDecember 19, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Also, I already subscribe to your blog and the delicious concoctions you whip up there.

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