Home Baked Comfort Giveaway: Best Cookbook Ever! (she never says that…)
January 12, 2012 at 8:00 am , by Tara Bench
Before you read further—you should post a comment below to enter to win a copy of this super amazing cookbook, Home Baked Comfort, by Kim Laidlaw, (we featured it in the February issue of LHJ).
After many years cooking professionally I’m pretty skeptical about cookbook recipes. Sure, I have favorite chefs and authors that I love, but for the most part I rarely find 100 percent success with cookbook recipes. This doesn’t mean I don’t have a lot of cookbooks—truthfully I’m thinking about how my collection is getting unruly (hoarder level perhaps). But when I cook from these lovely books, there’s usually some tweaking I have to do with amounts, flavors or cooking times.
Maybe I’m too much of a perfectionist or have high expectations, but when I try a recipe I want it to work! Call me crazy.
I love Home Baked Comfort, the beautiful images, the variety of baked goodness, the perfection that happens each time you try a recipe…you get the idea.
Oh, I also failed to mention I love pretty much any baked good that’s put in front of me, so again, Home Baked Comfort sort of works for me on that level as well. It’s also fun to see contributors from bakers all across the country. Even bloggers like the talented Smitten Kitchen and the amazing Bakerella (see our Q&A with her here) have tasty treats inside.
I think, of the recipes I’ve tried so far the Lemon-Blueberry Drizzle Bread and the Homemade English Muffins are my favorite. However the Bacon-And-Egg-Breakfast Tarts and the Gooey Cinnamon Rolls (with a touch of orange, mmm) were darn close. And not to be left out, homemade toaster tarts anyone? (Check out the video!)
Even if you don’t win one in our giveaway, you’ll want to own this cookbook.
Love,
Your friendly food editor
Categories: Books, Food, Ladies' Lounge | Tags: Bakerella, baking, breakfast, brunch, cakes, cookbooks, Home Baked Comfort, Kim Laidlaw, Smitten Kitchen | 160 Comments
160 Responses to “Home Baked Comfort Giveaway: Best Cookbook Ever! (she never says that…)”
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Written on January 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm, by Kristina
I would love a copy of the cookbook especially if it comes Tara recommended!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:00 am, by michelle
Love Baking!!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:01 am, by Ardelle Schmidt
I have been a subscriber for over 10 years. I love this magazine. I would love to win the cookbook. Pick me :~)
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:02 am, by Tara Raimondo
This cookbook looks great. Looks like it has lots of yummy receipes I would love to try
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:02 am, by Valeria Rome
I’m trying to learn to do more baking. My family loves it and I need some fresh ideas! Thanks for having this contest! ♥
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:04 am, by Angela Barnes
I love cooking at home. I would love to win one of these cookbooks.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:04 am, by Lois Naimon
Love trying new recipes and always looking for them
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:05 am, by Nikki O'Keefe
I am always looking for new ideas in the kitchen. I would love to win this cookbook!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:05 am, by I G Lloyd
My children always said you never feel poor if there’s dessert!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:05 am, by Allison
I love all these ladies!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:05 am, by Angela Barnes
I want to win. I love cooking and love getting new cookbooks.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:06 am, by Tara Raimondo
This cookbook looks great! Lots of yummy recipes I would love to try
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:06 am, by Mary Conley
I can’t wait to start baking! I can smell it already!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:07 am, by Debra Gillis
I am from the south and I love comfort food.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:07 am, by Peggy Branham
I can’t wait to own this cookbook. Hope I get to own it for free. :0)
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:09 am, by Linda White
Nice cookbook! Love recipes to try!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:10 am, by Nora Dewhurst
Sounds like a wonderful cookbook. Would love to win it….need it!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:10 am, by Shelley Wessels
Comfort Food is my middle name!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:12 am, by Amy
The cookbook sounds great. Count me in
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:13 am, by Cristina Willis
The lemon blueberry drizzle bread looks absolutely incredible! I love cookbooks!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:14 am, by Kaye
Always need more ideas for baking!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:14 am, by Rachael Cox
I would love to win this cookbook. One of my favorite things in the world is to cook and bake with my 8 year old daughter. It would be a win for both of us!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:15 am, by Pam
Love comfort food!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:17 am, by Doris Young
Another great cookbook to add to my collection. Yummy!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:17 am, by Rachael Cox
I would love to win this cookbook! One of my favorite things in the world is to cook and bake with my 8 year old daughter. It would be a win for both of us!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:17 am, by andrea
Hope I win! This book sounds wonderful!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:18 am, by John Clark
Love home baked food. So much better than store bought.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:19 am, by Andrea
Hope I win! This book sounds great!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:20 am, by Kathy
I would love to win this!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:23 am, by Carrie Lambert
Sounds like a wonderful cookbook… Right up my alley.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:24 am, by Heather
I would love to win this cookbook!!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:25 am, by Amanda Perry
Can never have enough cook books. Always enjoy a new dish.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:27 am, by Christel Elliott
I would love a new cookbook! Baking is a stress reliever for me.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:27 am, by Joanne Sheets
I would love to win this cookbook and try these yummy recipes!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:32 am, by Marcia Bouwens
I would love to add HOME BAKED COMFORT to my cookbook collection. Can’t wait to bake some “comfort” for my family!!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:34 am, by NANCY WHITE
I would love to win this cookbook and to try the good recipes.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:34 am, by Kris Gutenmakher
sounds yummy!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:35 am, by NANCY WHITE
I would love to win this cookbook. And try the recipes.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:37 am, by Tiombe Johnson
That blueberry lemon bread is to die for!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:37 am, by Frances Hamrick
Would love to win this cookbook. I need some new recipes to try.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:40 am, by Elena Nester
Love to cook and try new recipes. Would be a great cookbook to add to my collection!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:42 am, by Robin Klopp
Nummy… I want one!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:42 am, by Julie Barnes
I would love to cook and bake recipes from this book. I am always looking for new yummy recipes!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:43 am, by Judith veenker
What a great cookbook!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:44 am, by tiawanna dye
I love cooking and baking especially trying new recipes
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:44 am, by deb pitcher
Really nice giveaway.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:47 am, by Genie Krivanek
Can’t wait to get this cookbook. Love my Southern food!!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:56 am, by Kelsey Hanning
I would love to win this cookbook!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:56 am, by Joneide Oliveira
I love to bake surprises to my hubby! This book can help me to improve my baking talent!!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 10:57 am, by Amy Langstone
Would live to try this! Yum!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:04 am, by Judy Bielenberg
This would be awesome to have! I love trying new and different recipes.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:08 am, by Darlene
Looks like a great addition to the LHJ line! Baking is my fav!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:11 am, by Nancy Wichman
Looks like a great cookbook – pick me, pick me!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:19 am, by Kathleen White
I collect cookbooks the way others collect shoes, purses, etc. The one cookbook genre I don’t have is Baking. I would love to kick start my Baking cookbook collection with this beauty.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:22 am, by cheryl schneider
I would love to have it but it is hard to register I am not that experienced on computer
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:22 am, by kelly light
love it!! hope I win
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:25 am, by Kelly
I’m desperately trying to upgrade my cooking skills. I have a growing boy on my hands and I need to fill him up. Help!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:28 am, by Jerri Venable
Cooking is part of my chemical makeup! :+) I LOVE to cook, and I would love to have this cookbook to enhance my recipes and my cooking skills. I know my family will love the end results!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:29 am, by Keri Stone
Yummy! My family and I try new recipes at least twice a week and this would be a wonderful addition to my small growing collection!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:30 am, by felicitas billones
I love to cook!Can I have a copy?
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:30 am, by Laura Kline
I love to read cookbooks like they were a novel. This one would be good reading! Thanks for the opportunity!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:34 am, by Laura L
I love to cook. Would be a great addition to my collection.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:35 am, by cheryl schell
I would love to win this! Its sounds yummy.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:36 am, by Joan Jegaraj
I love to cook but I’d like to learn more how to bake sweets and foods.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:38 am, by Kathleen
I would love to have a copy! Me and my daughter loves to cook together!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:41 am, by Terry
Would love to have this book…everything looks yummy!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:43 am, by Bonnie Thomes
I am a cookbook fanatic. I would love this cookbook…
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:44 am, by Kim Nicol
I would love to receive this cookbook! I love the homecooked styles of the food. Looks delicious!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:45 am, by Sherlene Heallen
I would give it to my daughter. She loves to cook and is a great cook.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:46 am, by Morgan Silva
You can never have enough cookbooks. =) Thanks for the chance to add to my collection. =)
Written on January 13, 2012 at 11:49 am, by cindy wilde
This would be a perfect addition to my cookbook collection love to win it
Written on January 13, 2012 at 12:10 pm, by henriettta phillips
Homebaked comfort sounds like a great treat for a cold winter day.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 12:20 pm, by Kathy Doty
Looks like a great cookbook to add to my collection.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 12:23 pm, by Julienne
Would love, love, love to win this cookbook and try all the recipes!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 12:48 pm, by Toni
Love to win this cookbook with all its yummy and comforting recipies!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 1:04 pm, by JoAnn Freedman
Everything in the book looks DELICIOUS! Would love a copy! Happy Friday!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 1:07 pm, by Monica Bergeron
I’ve always loved baking and passed that love down to my daughter. This is one book I know she and I would love to bake from!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 1:11 pm, by Terry Bayer
Wow! The book looks great! One of the few things my 24 year old daughter and I still do together is bake. It is hard to find quality, uninterupted time to spend with a grown daughter. I bet the this book will give us a reason to get together more often.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 1:44 pm, by Roseann Chalker
Love what I’ve seen of the cookbook. Would love to
win one. My daughters and I get togther almost monthly to cook and talk and this book looks like it would suite our needs to a “T”. We also do a big cooking weekend just before Christmas. All of our friends look forward to our homemade “gifts”. This cookbook would really add to our repertoire.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 1:55 pm, by Diane
I love baking and would love this book with a new grand baby on the way what better way to start a new life than with goodies to share for generations to come.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 1:56 pm, by Susan Rodgers
Would love a new cookbook of comfort foods. It’s single digits outside today and a day like today would be a perfect day to cook up some comfort foods.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 1:58 pm, by Katrina Moss
Trying to learn how to really cook. Currently I am so so in that department.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 2:12 pm, by suzan simmons
Just the picture on the front,,,calls to you to open and begin cooking:)
Written on January 13, 2012 at 2:13 pm, by Connie Saunders
It is a cold (brrr!) and snowy day in Kentucky and a cookbook of comfort foods would be wonderful!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 2:19 pm, by Connie Saunders
It is a very cold and snowy day in Kentucky (brrr) so a cookbook full of recipes for comfort foods would be greatly appreciated!!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 2:27 pm, by Melissa Dykstra
Oh! I so need that!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 2:40 pm, by Joellyn Bashford
Love to cook, Love cookbooks, snowing here toda so NEED comfort food!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 2:53 pm, by Janet Murie
Looks like a fantastic cookbook!Comfort foods are always great and baking is so much fun! Thank you for this opportunity for a chance to win:)
Written on January 13, 2012 at 2:57 pm, by Camas
I can’t wait to try the Lemon Blueberry Drizzle Bread. It looks so good!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 3:03 pm, by Cindy
I love cookbooks! I used to buy them to add to my collection, but had to quit that. Budget considerations, you know! I check them out from the public library now.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 3:19 pm, by Dee Moffitt
Now that I am retired from a very demanding job, I finally have time to cook for my family.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 3:22 pm, by Dee Moffitt
Now that I am retired from a demanding job, i have the time and energy to cook for my family!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 3:32 pm, by Jacke Condon
Love cookbooks tho I have almost no one to cook for!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 3:46 pm, by Sheri Anderson
I would be thrilled to win a cookbook!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 4:42 pm, by Kimberly Ciurlino
There is nothing better than when my children walk into the house and say, “Mommy must be baking again!” Baking = love and happiness.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 4:42 pm, by Rhonda Bryan
I LOVE cookbooks! I can’t wait to view “Home Baked Comfort”!!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 4:44 pm, by Kim Ciurlino
Baking = love and happiness
Written on January 13, 2012 at 5:27 pm, by Jennifer Flood
I am a cookbook addict, and I MUST have this one!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 5:31 pm, by Pam Powell
Yum! A cookbook of comfort foods is just what I need to stay warm, toasty and contented in my new home in Illinois!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 6:10 pm, by Hannah Woodruff
I could use some new recipes!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 6:55 pm, by Rosemary E
There is nothing like the smell of home baked goods to help take you mind off the sadness and pain of a lonely day!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 7:10 pm, by Rosanna
Nothin’ better than home-baked comfort foods! It keeps bringing back memories of long ago family and friends and reminds us that everyday is precious!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 7:23 pm, by Katie
You can never have too many cookbooks, and this one looks and sounds wonderful!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 8:25 pm, by Pamela D.
We have a lot of potluck meals at work and I am always seeking new recipes to try. This book looks like it has ideas that may wow my co-workers.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 8:32 pm, by MaryAnnC
Sunday is baking day. I’d love to have this for next Sunday!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 9:07 pm, by Jeanne
Looks like an awesome cookbook! Love to win it!
Written on January 13, 2012 at 9:10 pm, by Geneva Hall
I would love to win this cookbook
Written on January 13, 2012 at 9:34 pm, by Susan
I love cookbooks! Would like to add this to my collection.
Written on January 14, 2012 at 12:50 am, by Jackie Bennett
I would love some new recipes for COMFORT food! We will need something to keep us warm when we get down to -20 this month!
Written on January 14, 2012 at 2:01 am, by Laura Okel
Yum! I would love to have this cookbook!
Written on January 14, 2012 at 8:28 am, by Pamela
Always looking for great new recipes to impress my guests and co-workers.
Written on January 14, 2012 at 9:51 am, by Ami Hauer
Love making comfort foods for my family. Thanks for the opportunity to add to my collection of cookbooks!
Written on January 14, 2012 at 12:21 pm, by Kathy McGuire
I would love to win this cookbook and try out the baked goods recipes. I always like to try new ones!
Written on January 14, 2012 at 4:50 pm, by Lena
What a wonderful prize! I would love to win this cookbook!
Written on January 14, 2012 at 5:53 pm, by Cecile Slinkman
This is how we should feel after cooking or baking, nourished and satisfied, like we just came from grandmas house and it smelled so good and tasted even better.
Written on January 14, 2012 at 6:41 pm, by Donna Clark
Comfort goes well during cold winters.
Written on January 15, 2012 at 4:14 pm, by Vicky Langford
Pictures that tell a baking story. It really helps to see what your baked goods will look like. Would love the cookbook. I am a new baker.
Written on January 15, 2012 at 8:49 pm, by Beth
“Home Baked Comfort” gives “I love you” a run for my favorite three little words. Would love to bake my way through this one! Thank you for sponsoring the contest.
Written on January 15, 2012 at 9:54 pm, by judy weis
Would love to win this cookbook! I spend alot of time cooking and baking now that I am retired. I love to smell that delisious aroma sifting thru the house! It makes one fill happy and content!
It’s called southern comfort style!!
Written on January 15, 2012 at 11:07 pm, by Christine Shumate
This looks like a great cookbook! I hope I win!!
Written on January 16, 2012 at 10:22 am, by Jim
I would love to win a copy of this for my wife. She loves to cook & bake!
Written on January 16, 2012 at 10:49 am, by laura sharp
Love trying new cookbooks. Thanks for the review.
Written on January 16, 2012 at 11:37 am, by Carolyn Storey
Pick me, pick me, please!!!
Written on January 16, 2012 at 12:02 pm, by Carolyn Storey
I could sit for hours looking through cookbooks!
Written on January 16, 2012 at 1:17 pm, by Carmelle Landreville
I love cooking and this looks so wonderful. I would like to win it. Carmelle
Written on January 16, 2012 at 3:28 pm, by carol kriss
I love to cook and bake. I have a collection of cookbooks, but would love to win this one.
Written on January 16, 2012 at 4:49 pm, by cheryl wong
would love a copy of this book
Written on January 16, 2012 at 4:52 pm, by Roberta Temby
I like the title & I know I’ll like the recipes.
Written on January 16, 2012 at 5:41 pm, by Carol N
i’m in a cooking rut and need help!
Written on January 16, 2012 at 6:17 pm, by Petra Starr
I would really love to get this cookbook. I do not have many cookbooks – I can think of 2 only.
Thank you for this opportunity
Written on January 16, 2012 at 6:35 pm, by Joan Leonard
great book
Written on January 16, 2012 at 6:59 pm, by Joseph Fluhr
great comfort food
Written on January 16, 2012 at 8:13 pm, by Deana Baker
I just love cooking/baking and collecting most kinds of cookbooks!
Written on January 16, 2012 at 9:07 pm, by Marilyn Nawara
I need this — Learning how to cook at age 51 isn’t easy!
Written on January 16, 2012 at 10:09 pm, by Cathy Olive
I collect cooking books and don’t have this one
Written on January 16, 2012 at 10:21 pm, by Vernon Luckert
My wife would love to have this cookbook.
Written on January 16, 2012 at 11:05 pm, by Antoinette
I’ve never been much of a baker and feel the need to prove to myself and my sons that I can indeed bake. I feel this cookbook would help me immensely.
Written on January 16, 2012 at 11:15 pm, by Helen
Teaching daughters how to bake. What a great book to share with them.
Written on January 17, 2012 at 6:22 am, by Jon Miller
Would love to have the book Home Baked Comfort Giveaway.
Many Thanks !
Written on January 17, 2012 at 6:48 am, by Jennifer sullivan
Would love this!!!
Written on January 17, 2012 at 10:03 am, by Christa Dunn
Always looking for good recipes!!
Written on January 17, 2012 at 12:56 pm, by Joy McMillan
Wow! What a great cookbook. Hope I win a copy.
Written on January 17, 2012 at 2:55 pm, by Linda Smith
I love to discover new recipes; would thoroughly enjoy this cookbook.
Written on January 17, 2012 at 3:14 pm, by Nicole Eades
would love to make home-baked foods!
Written on January 17, 2012 at 7:46 pm, by Beth Tulloch
I’m looking for new things to bake in the New Year! This book sounds wonderful; hope I win!
Written on January 17, 2012 at 10:58 pm, by Dustu Reasons
I think my boyfriend would want me to have this cookbook
Written on January 18, 2012 at 12:13 am, by Arthur Otsuka
Home Baked Comfort sounds like yummy eating to me.
Written on January 22, 2012 at 11:40 pm, by MonaLisa
Nothing beats home-baked! I would love to have this cookbook and see what it has to offer.
Written on January 23, 2012 at 5:48 pm, by Clayton Klein
great cookbook.
Written on January 23, 2012 at 5:48 pm, by Dorothy Klein
good prize.
Written on January 24, 2012 at 12:03 pm, by Merton Parsons
The cookbook I was looking for.
Written on January 24, 2012 at 5:27 pm, by Teresa
This is definitely a must-have in my kitchen! Can’t wait for you to award this beautiful cookbook! lol Contact me via e-mail and I will be happy to send you my mailing address, or actually, you should have it on file thru your sister website! Thank you so much!
Written on January 24, 2012 at 11:58 pm, by vicki marie gonzalez
I would like this cook book!
Written on January 26, 2012 at 6:08 am, by Jennifer Sullivan
would love this
Written on January 26, 2012 at 12:25 pm, by kathy pease
Thank you for the great giveaway please count me in
kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com
Written on January 26, 2012 at 6:36 pm, by Kerri Gugler
I would LOVE to win this cookbook. Would be a great addition to my collection. Can’t wait to try the recipes in it!
Written on January 26, 2012 at 6:40 pm, by Kerri Gugler
I am a cook at a retirement home. My residents LOVE it when there are fresh baked goods for them to try. The Home Baked Comfort cookbook would be a great cookbook to have in my work kitchen. I would definitely bake the Blueberry Drizzle Bread first!
Written on January 26, 2012 at 11:50 pm, by sarah
I would love to win!
Written on February 13, 2012 at 2:03 am, by Shirley
Second time making the Homemade English Muffins… yumm. Love the texture, taste & ease of preparation. Would like to own The Home Baked Comfort cookbook to try all the recipes!! If I don’t win one, I’ll add it to my hubby’s wish list for when he wants to buy me something! Great guy! He loves my cooking!
Written on March 8, 2012 at 10:51 pm, by Alison Quinn
I’m trying the Blueberry Drizzle Bread this weekend! Would love to have the cookbook!!