Things have been a little wild at the farm. An injured goat is living in my foyer, and my husband brought home an orphaned baby duck--never a dull moment on a farm.
I wanted to thank everyone for helping me celebrate the publication of my new novel and for taking the time to share your favorite foodie memory. I enjoyed reading them so much.
Are you ready to hear about last week's contest? Six people won a copy of A Teeny Bit of Trouble.
Really Rainey
Jennifer Watkins-Jones
Lynn at Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Meredith at Mere Thoughts from a Mommy of Boys
Sue (Someone's Mom)
Whimsical Wonders Nursery
The winner of the KitchenAid mixer (and a copy of the novel) is...
Cathy at Wives With Knives.
Congratulations to all! Please email your address, and in the email header please put CONTEST. Thanks!
If you'd like to enter this week's contest, leave a note, explaining what you would do with a gardening basket.
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Wow, it's been a long time since I linked up first....can't wait to come back little later to see all the tasty recipes.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting!
Congratulations on all of your winners! Mary's post was amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Michael Lee, Congratulations on the publication of your latest novel. You are a truly creative soul and I do so admire how capable you are! I would love to win the gardening basket. I am a Master Gardener with many gardens on my property. There's always room to plant something more. I also noticed some pamper yourself goodies - what hard-working gardener couldn't benefit from that? Thanks for sponsoring FF and this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Beth
Congratulations on another entertaining book! I'm thoroughly & deliciously Teeny-fied, but what FUN!
ReplyDeleteI hope your injured goat is ok, did they cover goat injuries in nursing school? :)
Congrats to the winners!
Congrats to your winners!! To answer your question, I take that nifty garden basket when we move to our new home in TN. Yikes, it won't be long now.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Michael Lee, on your book publication!! Congrats to all the winners, too. The gardening basket looks like a wonderful prize that any gardener would appreciate. I love all the goodies inside it, too!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Michael Lee on your book launch for A Teeny Bit of Trouble. I had so much fun creating my Spicy Peach Shortcake for Aunt Bluette. Your Garden Gift looks wonderful to me, my old bag is very worn from years of use and I would love to have a new one. Thanks for hosting us to a great party and have a fun day!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Congratulations on your book publication. It certainly sounds as though you have had one very busy week. The "Teeny" dishes all sound fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for all the winners! Congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis new giveaway was meant for me!
I would take that sturdy garden tote with those great tools and head strait out to my veggie and herb garden. Later, when my tummy was grumbling I would come in for a snack... the pretzels along with my herbal infused water.
After I had been refreshed I would be in the mood to plant zineas my very very favorite summer flower!!!!
After a day digging in the dirt, even though I wore those ladylike and fashionable garden gloves, I would be covered from head to foot with good old mother earth and my muscles would be sore... so into the bath I would go enjoying the end of "a teeny bit of trouble" and soaking and scrubbing the day off with what looks like some great bath products.
I don't often say this... but I hope I win!!!! Sorry everyone!
Thanks for hosting Michael! I am taking my book with me when I have a little getaway soon! Can't wait to read it!
Yvonne
Oh, the garden is just starting and I already have peas, arugula and spinach coming up. I definitely would love the beautiful gardening basket and goodies and would use it all summer long besides I would feature it in a beautiful gardening tablescape! Can't wait to see what happens to Teeny!
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the publication of your latest novel, and Congratulations to Cathy the winner of the KitchenAid Mixer Givaway.
XXOO Diane
Super, duper big congrats on another successful book. You work so hard and I am happy to see your efforts come to fruition. You are very inspirational to me.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win the basket. I am not exactly sure what I would do with it, but it probably involves plopping some beautiful flowers in it and creating a tablescape. LOL
xxoo
Woo Hoo! Can't wait to get the book Michael, thank you so much! I so enjoyed Teeny's antics last year, it will be fun catching up:@) Wishing you all the best with your new release-enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the book! I'm so excited to read it! Your garden basket is beautiful...since my mom has an amazing rose garden, I'd share this with her:)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the lucky winners! We all get a real kick out of Teeny and her escapades, and I would love to taste all of her recipes. xo
ReplyDeleteMichael Lee, congratulations on this latest book. I had a grand time with Teeny's latest adventure and cooking up some peach pie. What fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous garden basket full of treats. Let's see, since I spent the entire day in my garden today, this would come in very handy. Looks like some great tools, some wonderful seed packets, and some treats for the gardener. FUN!
Hi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the gardening basket.
I need one like this so I can keep it with me all the time working in my Rose Garden!! I hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
XXOO Diane
What a fabulous giveaway. I will have to go check out Mary's post, she does the most gorgeous tablescapes! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Thank you so much for hosting and the giveaway. I love to garden!! Congratulation to the winners!
ReplyDeleteMichele,
ReplyDeleteI forgot to congratulate you on your book!
Thank you for hosting.
Pat
Congratulations on your book publication. I'm new to your site and will be looking up your books as I'm always interested in something new to read.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great crop of recipes here. And as for the gardening basket, I'd use it to prettify my yard, then sit in a chair in the shade and munch the goodies while admiring my work!
I love to garden and would find the garden basket to be quite useful. All the goodies inside looked so enticing. I think it would be like opening a stocking on Christmas morning.
ReplyDeleteWonderful giveaway, thanks so much!
Mary L
This is my first time joining your party! I'd definitely enjoy your wonderful garden basket! I have a 2nd blog that is all about me and my backyard gardening!I'd get those seeds planted ASAP and the garden tools will always be a welcome! I can kick back and enjoy a snack with the pretzels and a cool drink! Afterwards I can clean up with the nice soap and brush I see in there! The lovely garden marker will look great near my arbor! Thanks for offering such a nice gift!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't had a goat in the house yet...but we've been close.
ReplyDeleteI have to be honest - if I won that basket, the first thing I'd do is try out the dipping pretzels....then I'd get to work!
I just moved into a new house (still haven't sold the old one) and haven't a single garden tool, have an empty pantry, couldn't even find a pencil this afternoon. I can use anything and everything!
ReplyDeleteI love coming here to visit, especially on linky party day. There are so many great ideas!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend. Elizabeth
You are So Talented and give us SUCH pleasure in your books! I have posted your book on my sidebar for all to see!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE a chance to win the garden basket. I have extensive gardens at Conghaile Cottage and would LOVE the help of your OH SO GENEROUS basket of goodies. I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE that GARDEN MARKER just above and to the right of that pretty pink towel(who is the maker of it???)
Thank you for ALL YOU DO for us! You give us Lots of FUN!!!
Have a wonderful weeks end,
Hugs,
Donna
Congratulations on your book launch Michael Lee - wishing you success
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this party, and have a wonderful weekend
Winnie
Oh I got so excited when I saw my name! I can't wait to read the book I've been hearing so much about!
ReplyDeleteThank you Miss "G"
~Rainey @ The Project Table
Oh I got so excited when I saw my name! I can't wait to read the book I've been hearing so much about!
ReplyDeleteThank you Miss "G"
~Rainey @ The Project Table
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the launch of your newest book, ML!!!!! It was WONDERFUL & because I'd had the audio version the first time, I could *HEAR* Teeny's lovely Southern drawl throughout. I enjoyed every page!!
ReplyDeleteI've made "So Sue Me Grilled Garlic Shrimp" in Teeny's honor along with some kid friendly PEACH Bellinis (instead of martinis).
What a gorgeous garden basket give-away! You are so generous to your fans & readers.
Thank you so much for hosting FF week after week, no matter how busy you are & thanks for letting us join in the celebration launch!
Hugs,
Rett
Ah, gardening! I miss our little farm so badly since we moved in February, but my hubby is trying to help help create a little backyard garden that is a mixture of veggies and flowers. A garden basket would just totally brighten my day, especially if it has more seeds to add to my plantings! =)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Congrats to the winners!!!
ReplyDeleteAND if I won that basket, I would sit and admire it, much too busy to pull the weeds that are currently taller than my irises!!!
Thanks so much for having me today! I see you are as busy as usual...you are amazing Michael Lee!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a wonderful weekend,
Natasha in Oz
A goat in your foyer and a sick duck? Never a dull moment at your farm. Congratulations to the winners and to Cathy who won the mixer.
ReplyDeleteI've brought baked chicken with lemons and olives to Foodie Friday. Thank you very much for hosting. As for what I would do with a garden basket - give it to my gardener, who is also my adorable and handsome husband. Have a nice weekend and hope your four=legged friends get better (smile).
Sam
If I win the garden basket I would you it for tending my vegetable garden, flower garden and everywhere in my yarden. Thanks for the terrific giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGretchen
Great idea for a giveaway. I'm not sure what to say about a goat in a foyer but congrats on the newest addition (duck) and on the book. Can't wait to see what Teeny's cookin'.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking of how much I missed my old Smith and Hawken gardening bag with all the pockets. You have a great give-away there! Congrats to all the winners of the book... I look forward to buying it when I have 5 minutes to myself again!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, this is what happens when I don't stop by often enough! Congrats to all the winners, and to YOU, Michael Lee, on your new book!! I want to have your energy, talent, and creativeness, (is that a word?) when I grow up! :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a natural grasses garden in the "south 40" --Love that tote! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Thanks for hosting this link-up! I'm sharing a yummy cilantro-lime pesto recipe.
ReplyDeleteAnd what an awesome giveaway - I actually just got a summer job working with a middle school's garden program.. they have chickens, a large garden, and their own CSA! it's pretty awesome, and that's where I would put that garden basket to use! Thanks for the contest :)
I spend lots of time in my garden so a garden basket of any sort would come in handy. We have plans to build a garden shed in the future and I will be putting in more garden areas in our yard. I can hardly wait.
ReplyDeleteI've ordered my copy of the new book and can't wait to read it! Loved the last one! I'm away from home so no cooking for me but I will check out all the new recipes!
ReplyDeleteI have a new area in front of my house that is crying for some flowers! I would love to win this great gardener giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
Congratulations on what I'm sure will be a huge best seller, Michael Lee! How can anyone who loves food, fun and mystery resist one of your fabulous Teeny tales? I just received an Amazon gift card from my daughter and I'm purchasing it for my Kindle. I can't wait to curl up on my porch glider and catch up with Teeny!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting another fabulous and fun Foodie Friday! I'm dying to see what everyone brought to share! ~Mary
It is sad to say I have a black thumb considering my dad is the most amazing gardener! I would use these items to improve my skillz :) I am trying to learn more about planting and such. Fantastic giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Michael Lee, on the publication of your new novel! You are such a wonderful and prolific writer and you must be very excited to see Teeney now become a book series. I am hoping a movie or TV show will spin off from your popular books.
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been around to contribute to FF or enter your contests -- even this post is late! My life has been turned upside down since my Mom passed away and I'm also been preparing for my daughter's wedding next month. I hope when all quiets down I'll be around more often. Congrats to all your winners!
This summer I will be planting a vegetable garden for the first time. I am looking forward to this change and the beauty of it.
ReplyDeleteA garden filled with delightful flowers of all types, the more colorful the better. I love the beauty at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteWell, I am late, but I made it. I had my Good Earth Tablecape challenge Wed night, and I wanted to create something special for this celebration for you.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the book yet, but I am guessing Teeny's troubles might require a lawyer, hence my entry...
LETTUCE PRAY SHE HAS A GOOD LAWYER PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
Thanks for the chance at the gardening basket. I just bought my tomato plants today. We haven't passed the danger of frost yet, but we are about a month ahead due to the mild winter so I am going to be wild :) and chance it!
Congratulations again, ML, and thanks for being such a gracious host!
congrats to last weeks winners!!! I can't wait to read your book sounds like fun!!! to answer your question it would be fun to use while working in my flower garden!!!
ReplyDeleteWe just dug up my front flowerbed because of a leaking drainage pipe underneath it. I could use some a lovely bag to give me some motivation to get it back in shape!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the winners and your newest book!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the brand of the seed packets in the basket? The packets alone are gorgeous!
What a nice gardening basket! It's also Earth Day on 4-22. It's would be nice to do some gardening. Honestly, I'm not good at gardening and don't have a green thumb. My neighbor and I shared a small front yard area and she always took care of the plants for me. If I won, I'll give this basket to her as a thank you gift to always take good are of the plants for me. :) I know she's going to put good use of it and will love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. It’s exactly what I was looking for!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win, just bought my sunflower and zinnia seeds today,, love love love your books!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the publication of your new book. Looking forward to reading your book at the beach in two weeks. If I win the gardening basket with all the wonderful goodies, I will take it to my daughter. I have been gardening for many years and she is just starting. She really needs the tools. She and her family recently moved from Louisville, KY to Villa Rica, GA. Their new home has a large yard. Over the Easter weekend she, her husband, their four children, my husband and I worked for 3 days in their yard. She still has several empty flower beds, so the seeds would be a great help. Best wishes to your injured goat and I hope the baby duck has found a new home.
ReplyDeleteHi Michael Lee - I'm happy beyond words to have won the Kitchenaid Mixer in your giveaway. My old mixer (35 years old as a matter of fact) needs to be retired and I'm thrilled to have a new one that will probably last the rest of my life. I couldn't get along a single day in my kitchen without my KA. I emailed you several times but have a feeling it didn't go through. Please let me know at cathrnfrly@aolcom if you didn't receive my mailing address. Many, many thanks, Cathy.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the gardening basket! I will take my little girl outside and show her how to plant!
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on your book!! That basket is amazing and after I used and ate all the goodies inside I would fill it with all the wonderful herbs that are popping up in my garden.
ReplyDeleteHi there! I would love to use he tools in the giveaway basket to plant our garden with my kids. They are looking forward to it, and hopefully the weather will cooperate very soon! Liz
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