Giveaway: Spices/eCookbook

July 26, 2012 // 260 Comments

I’m on vacation and you know what that means- I’m bringing something back for you!

I feel recently I’ve been touting the wonders of spices and in particular spice shops. Like most ingredients, spices can go bad or loose flavor after time and the spices you can get in specialty shops and bulk bins are so full of flavor. I use to be so scared of spices but now I can’t go a day without rummaging through my cabinet to get inspired.

Every time my family goes on vacation, we find a couple spice stores and stock up before we head home. While I was in the store yesterday, it dawned on me that I needed to share! Today I’m giving away a box set of four spices and a free copy of my summer eCookbook (either pdf or iPad version):

{The giveaway has ended but be sure to check out these great recipes that include these spices!}

I picked these out specifically for my giveaway because they are some of my favorite spices (and ones I use a lot- obviously, just look at the recipes below!)

The Balti is a type of curry spice blend that works well with:

Chipotle Powder (a smoked, slightly hot pepper powder):

Smoked Paprika:

Cinnamon (amazing cinnamon!):

How to enter:

All you need to do is comment. Seriously- tell me what recipe you would make, how your day is going, or just say hi! I’ve been doing giveaways on facebook but after more people enter than I expect, it gets harder for me to keep track. So, this is the easiest way! Giveaway will close at 8:00pm cst on Sunday, July 29th and winner will be announced on Monday morning. (PS- this giveaway is open to anyone, in any country- just so long as it’s not illegal to mail you spices!)

Winner has been emailed!

*This giveaway is funded out of the goodness of my own heart, my love of spices, and my desire to send something to someone in the mail.

Jjsmith82

I would totally use the chipotle powder to try to recreate the chipotle sauce wendy’s used to have with the chicken strips they used to have!
Missy Whittington

Cinnamon…..once you have had a great cinnamon, you can never go back to the bottles at the Grocery store! My husband makes the best Carrot Cake…..for his birthday I made his Cake and used my special Cinnamon…..I am now the one that makes the best Carrot Cake! I olve having a Spicy Life! Have a great vacation!
Cindy Aldridge

the whole wheat banana nut doughnuts sound good.
Krinsings

Love Penzeys Spices!
Darbi Herring

I love sweet potatoes and tomatos and never have mixed the two. So, I would love to try the Sweet Potato Cakes with Curried Tomato Sauce.
http://livinginawhale.wordpress.com/ benlemery

Each spice would certainly expand my cooking prowess. Thanks for offering this and your great recipes.
cindyskitchen

Hi, I’m a new food blogger, glad I found your post. Thanks, for a chance to win.
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SandyN

These spices all sound great! I’d love to try the Pumpkin Oat Bread!
Candace Dean

i saw this post and got super excited. i am a stranger to the balti and smoked paprika spices… but i saw all the fabulous recipes you posted to try them with and it made me VERY eager to win this giveaway. hope your vacation is superb.
Jen Grady

I LOVE shopping at Penzeys! Thank you so much for your generosity!
http://twitter.com/aggieskitchen Aggie’s Kitchen

I am hooked on trying out all kinds of spices too…and I just love those little Penzey bottles. Every time I vacation I always come back with some sort of spice blend or hot sauce or jelly from wherever I visit, I love it Great giveaway, would love to try that Balti!
Beth P.

Hi ! I am excited to assemble all the ingredients for your Roasted Corn and Ricotta Enchiladas, it’s making me drool right now and it’s only 9 a.m. Your blog, recipes and pictures are so inspirational! Thanks!! Beth in Maine
Sarah

I probably don’t qualify anyway since I live in Europe, so don’t include me in the giveaway, but just wanted to comment that I LOVE your recipes and really enjoy trying them out! sooo delicious : ) (hello from Prague!)
Kristin

I LOVE curry powder, but I’m not that well-versed in the different kinds (I just grab the generic jar at the store). I’d love to try the balti! Smoked paprika is awesome, too!
EmShel

Ooh. That Balti sounds awesome. I love making good, spicy curries.
Amanda

I would definitely make the pumpkin oat bread – I’m thinking fall a little early this year!
C_m_cole

My hubby does the majority of the cooking in our household, and loves to experiment. We don’t have a local place (other than basic supermarket) to get good spices, so this would be an awesome way that he could try new flavours.
http://www.facebook.com/eva.vachebien Eva Vachebien

I would actually like to use the Balti and cinnamon together, good spiciness with an undertone, delicious on lamb and sweet potatoes…I am downloading all these recipes for my put together cookbook, YUMMY!
Natbelinsky

Hummthe roasted red pePpr soup looks yummy so does the zucchini paello,thank you !
Stacey

The first thing I would make is Roasted Corn and Ricotta Enchiladas with Chipotle Tomato Sauce! Sounds delicious… but they all sound good… gingerbread pancakes… mmmmmmm
Tlhendry

Good Morning – I know for a fact those spices are terrific (my son in law asked for them for Christmas). I would love tyo make whole wheat banana bread using the cinnamon spice. MMM, I can smell it already!Thanks for sharing!
Rebekah

I’m a sucker for cinnamon, sooo The coconut rhubarb amarynth porridge would be the first thing I make! Everything looks delicious, though
Lindsaybartkowicz

What a sweet thing to do! I love your site and the focus on making the most of your CSA box. You’ve become my go-to spot when I need a fresh idea.
Satorrieri

Thank you for thinking of us! I love how you’ve created this little cheat sheat of recipes by spice. The most intriguing for me by category are Coconut Curry Popcorn, Enchiladas with Chipotle Sauce, Summer Zucchini Paella & Pumpkin Pie Millet Porridge. Excited to give these a whirl.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=668668179 Lisa Atwell

I am really interested in learning to use curry and about curries. I think that it would fun to try out this sweet potato curry hummus. We love hummus at home, and we love sweet potatoes so this could be a good launching party. I hope my kids and I enjoy it. We are always looking for healthy new recipes and ways to use new flavors.
Kate Jordan

Can’t wait to try the rhubarb oat bread… love the zucchini paella and lentil chard tacos!! Keep up the amazing inspiration!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=668668179 Lisa Atwell

I am really interested in learning to use curry and about curries. I think that it would fun to try out this sweet potato curry hummus. We love hummus at home, and we love sweet potatoes so this could be a good launching party. I hope my kids and I enjoy it. We are always looking for healthy new recipes and ways to use new flavors.
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I just made homemade apple sauce using cinnamon to accent it. The cinnamon really brings out the apple flovor.

Spices bring out the flavor in food. I have several spices growing in my garden and i dry them for winter use.
Dani

Just found you via Aggies Kitchen! And honestly… I want to try ALL the recipes. Especislly the lentils with rhubarb, always trying to find a way to work rhubarb into a savory dish.
Heather

I would love to try the chickpea and spinach veggie burger, I could use a good veggie burger in my life. But everything looks yummy!
Bridiek23

oooh, gingerbread pancakes! That looks fabulous. Cinnamon is a hit commodity at our house – and that looks like a new yummy way to use it. =-)
Kimiller8613

these spices look delicious, as do your recipes!
Jenn b

I’ve admittedly been a passive reader ( but forgive me I’m new to this site, I’ll get there)
I certainly love the look and feel of this page. I haven’t picked a recipe to begin with because it all looks amazing. And I am easily overwhelmed with eye candy.
I do believe the best place to start is the ebook. I can cook my way thru that perhaps..
Athena

I love spices and would love to have these to experiment with new dishes with. Thanks for the giveaway.
Aubrey Nyul

I l oveeeeee me some spices! I’m usually adding more than recipes call for along with an additional few of my own! I actually have not cooked with the Balti before, so I would probably make Sweet Potato Cakes with Curried Tomato Sauce. Thanks for the great site! You have helped me discover the joy of Rhubarb!
Sharon

The recipe for chipotle sweet potato Fries sounds good to me. This is a keeper. Thanks for sharing the recipe
Shannon R Rose

Happy vacation! And thanks for thinking of your readers while you’re relaxing! These spices look fantastic and I think I would make your whole wheat banana donut recipe. I just got my first donut pan and have been very excited to use it!
Julia

I started eating vegan and gluten free a few months ago and am trying to expand my meal options. The chipotle kale and chipotle sweet potato fries look great.
Abby L.

Oh, Penzey’s!!! I love their stuff. I’d like to try my hand at some curry recipes. For some reason, those flavors have always intimidated me.
Safarr8

I would love to make something with cinnamon right now!
http://noproduceleftbehind.wordpress.com/ Brenna

I’m a new reader as of yesterday, so it’s hard to choose one recipe from above… but I’m really interested in the zucchini paella and the sweet potato curry hummus. I’d love to try some new spices! Have a great vacation. Brenna (Not sure why my name isn’t showing up…)
http://thislifeabundant.blogspot.com/ Abby

Ah! I adore Penzey’s. My mom got me a stash of spices right before my wedding to stock our new pantry. My favorite “every day” spice is their California Seasoned Pepper. But I also have a Garam Masala and Red Curry that are to die for.
Beaty

What fun I would have with those yummy looking spices!! I would especially enjoy trying the Chipolte powder. Enjoy your vacation!
Jyll Richburg

Penzeys spices are the best! I’d like to expand the types of food I cook and some new spices would be wondeful toward that endeavor. Thanks for the opportunity!
http://profiles.google.com/frankozaki Frank Ozaki

i’ve never heard of Balti, so i would have to try that first — it sounds amazing!
Catherine

I would definitely make the spinach and chickpea burgers, and the gingerbread pancakes! But everything looks incredible!
http://knitflix.blogspot.com/ JK

Penzeys is great, isn’t it? All the recipes sound delicious, but if I have to choose 1 (or 3!), I’ll choose some of the breads: Pumpkin Oat Bread, Whole Wheat Banana nut Doughnuts, Whole Wheat Ginger Bread Pancakes. Lovely!
amber

Whoa, what a sweet giveaway! It’s super kind of you.
I want to make pancakes. Super simple, but a treat I never think to make for myself.
Julie

I’m new to “real food” eating and these spices would give me a good start on changing my palate from sugar-laden foods to something that actually tastes good, and different. I’ve made salads with herbs all week and I can’t tell you how sad that I’ve been missing out on all this great food for so long! Thanks for offering a giveaway! I found you through Dani Spies website.
sarah kieffer

Hi Erin! Thanks for such a lovely giveaway. I don’t know what I’d make, but something from your site, for sure. xo
Libby with Lemony Thyme

After clicking on your Curried Carrot Soup recipe and reading your post about reducing the amount of food that goes to waste….my big bunch of carrots from the farmers’ market is calling out to the Balti seasoning. Thanks for thinking of us.
Annie Lindquist Payseur

would love to try that smoked paprika!! Thanks for all your great recipes!
Margaret Hruschka

I’m such a spice novice but I’ve been looking forward to attempting your curried lentil and rhubarb chutney.
Catherine

The cinnamon would be amazing in a stone fruit crisp.
http://girlinhalf.blogspot.com/ Carrie

I love smoked paprika and use it in so many dishes. It’s an essential topping for roasted sweet potatoes!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501139207 Angy Xi

Hands down, smoked paprika in the Summer Zucchini Paella!!
Kelli

There are so many recipes but right now the Pumpkin Oat Bread is really calling my name!
laura

I’ve been reading you since I found you on Punchfork, but this is my first time commenting – can’t pass up a giveaway!;)
Tatum

I love rubbing a pork tenderloin with smoked paprika, garlic powder, thyme, sage, cayanne pepper, onion powder and a touch of salt. Yummy!
Elpoindexter

HUmmus, hummus and more hummus – it’s my favorite boating/ fishing snack right now. Then I would make some amazing fish tacos with whatever we caught, yum.
Artist 78

Hey Erin,

I’ve been eyeing that zucchini paella ever since you posted it. So that’s the first thing I’d make.
Jack

Yeah, dry rubs for pork or beef.
Kathleen McGowan

The Balti and the paprika would go into an unfortunately un-vegetarian deviled egg salad (my weakness!), to be eaten on homemade toast.
Linda S. Mueller

I will make the ww gingerbread pancakes, yum! All your recipes look wonderful.
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Annie

The curried carrot soup sounds amazing, I would make that first!
lauren

hi! (amazing giveaway!)
Machadofamily

Hi Erin, I am fairly new to your blog but I so appreciate your site. I am a newbie to eating whole foods and I love that you have such flavor filled recipes. It is so great to see recipes that consistently are healthy but that do not lack the yummy factor:) If I won I think I would try to make your ricotta roasted corn enchilada with the chipotle tomato sauce…
Jess

I would use your recipes actually. They probably would be a lot better than mine. ): but I sometimes can be creative!
Mushroomz

I’ve never tried smoked paprika, so I’d definitely have to make the roasted red pepper soup (with chipotle kale chips as a side dish )
http://messingwithtexas.wordpress.com/ Sara

I’m a sucker for chipotle and pinned your Roasted Corn and Ricotta Enchiladas with Chipotle Tomato Sauce recipe the day you posted it! We’ve been getting a ton of tomatoes from our CSA and this would be a great way to use them.
Julie

I am a recent follower and love your recipes and how healthy they are. I would honestly love to try any of your recipes as I’m sure they are all delicious!
Steph Webb

I just found your blog today and have ‘pinned’ several of your recipes! I’d love to win the spices )
Kira

What a great giveaway! After a summer of travel and laziness I am itching to get back into the kitchen andtrynsome new favors!
Laurencaiafa

Paprika is one of my FAV FAV FAV spices…it may be 105 here in Texas but a Fejoada sounds good to me…
Jkclark16

Sweet potato curry hummus sounds AMAZING! Enjoy your vacation:)
http://twitter.com/GFreeHappyTummy GlutenFreeHappyTummy

have fun on your trip!! some delicious sounding recipes here!
zingdoggie

My husband is the chef in the house and a huge spice fan. He loves to experiment with them and it has opened some wonderful culinary feasts!
Mimidhe

Hi Erin, I am 52 and for the past 10 years been fighting Fibromyalgia. I have been living with extreme pain and meds have not helped much. about 6 weeks ago I started eating a CLEAN diet, NO processed foods and plant based. WOW I have been feeling so much better with ALOT less pain.I am now trying to get my whole family to eat CLEAN but need to make sure the food tastes GREAT. Since I am new to this kind of cooking your recipes will be a great help to me. It would also be FANTASTIC if I got to use your spices. God Bless and have a wonderful day!
http://twitter.com/megballs Meg Hall

I look at that Pumpkin Oat Bread recipe at least once a week and have yet to try it. I NEED TO COMMIT.
Caitlin Ting

Ayee, hit me up with some of that Baiti! I’m rocking a pretty awesome summer cold and my sinuses are alternating between stuffed and disgustingly runny. In my opinion, this calls for curry and lots of it! Gotta clear out the system!

Oh, but really, happy vacationing!
Pearlprincess182

Hi Erin, I love Penzeys Spices! I never heard of them before I got them as a wedding gift. I would probably use the Balti to make something, seeing as I am obsessed with Indian food
http://profile.yahoo.com/EW2NZ6QOVSLFVOETXEO6AMF7WI D

Love the spice selection you’ve made.. I’d love to win it as I can’t find in my region spanish paprika (I want to make paella so bad!) and chipotle powder (for delicious grilled steaks!)… Love you site, thanks!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

I love this giveaway, and all the amazing recipe suggestions! I can’t believe I’ve never used chipotle before, it sounds amazing but I’ve never seen it around here!
Alyssa Page

I’ve been in love with Panzeys spices ever since my grandmother put my first bottle into my hands. Their fresh flavors are great, but what I love most is their spice blends. I’ve never tried the Balti seasoning nor have I had the the opportunity to try anything curried. I know two things though, I love lentils & I love rhubarb. The first recipe I have to try is the Curried Lentils and Rhubarb Chutney. Even if I don’t win the spices, I’m making this! Yum!
Isabelle D

I’d love to try your Sweet Potato Cakes with Curried Tomato Sauce… Love curry spices! Thanks!
DLG in Mich

Wow, what a great giveaway. I would have to try the sweet potato and guac taco recipe. That sounds awesome!
Jess

Love the spices you picked! I would make the Roasted Corn and Ricotta Enchiladas with Chipotle Tomato Sauce with the chipotle powder – mmmm!!
http://sensualappeal.wordpress.com/ Kammie @ Sensual Appeal

Well, this is awesome and I hope I win
Andrea1000lang

Pumpkin Oat bread… I am sooo ready for fall, but seriously don’t want summer to end. Indecisive.

But i know I would make that bread!!

Thanks for the giveaway!
http://twitter.com/sweetnsnazzy Amanda Paa

I love Penzey’s! Their mustard seeds, coriander, and peppercorns are perfect for canning season right now. First thing i would make – chickpea and spinach veggie burgers!
Corine

Awesome! Please consider me entered
kira

Oh yum! I want to make coconut curry popcorn!
Becky

whoa, you must have been on vacation in Wisconsin! Penzey’s is a local spice house here and I love it love it love it. I would make the roasted corn and ricotta enchiladas for sure. thanks for the giveaway. happy day to you.
adrienne

I have never heard of Balti seasoning and would be super excited to try it!
Erica

i have seen so many recipes with smoked paprika lately, but never tried it. i especially want to try your summer paella!
Jadendulk

What a great giveaway thank you!
Nosher

Wonderful spices!
RebeccaC

Best spice market EVER (in my opinion, naturally) is the spice market in Istanbul. I’d highly recommend it, if you’ve never been. It will wake up and inspire every sense in your body!
Laurie

Those look so cool! I hope I win!!
Kaitlyn Mc.

You are so generous to share such wonderful gifts! I would love to add these to my collection!
Jenny Gray

I love your blog! I think I cook something from here at least once or twice a week
http://inthekitchenwithmrsm.blogspot.com/ Nichole

I was just introduced to your blog via Angie’s Kitchen. You have such an awesome site! I am curious about how the Balti spice would be on chicken or beef satay.
Betsy Curtis

WOW! Everything looks so good not sure which one I will try first. Glad I found you through Aggie’s Kitchen looking forward to following your site!
Joy Dertinger

Mmm I would make the chickpea veggie burgs and chipotle kale chips for a tasty veggie BBQ!
cate bereznay

Ella, I have been reading your blog for some time now, but have never commented. Love all your recipes and the little snippets you share about your life. Thanks for having such a sweet giveaway!
Sara Heermans

I came upon this post while enjoying a bowl of your amaranth porridge, this time with some sauteed peaches and plums in place of the rhubarb. An on the spice front, (speaking of spices…) I threw half of a cinnamon stick into the amaranth as it simmered. Absolutely delicious! I have the zucchini paella bookmarked for my next culinary adventure
http://www.facebook.com/lew.wolfson.1 Lew Wolfson

Thanks for the recipes Erin. I recently bought a large jar of smoked paprika for one specific purpose but realized it would stale before I got through it. You’ve given me some good uses and new ideas. Keep posting. Big fan of Chipotle too.
cherish

I love cooking with spices, and always look forward to new ones to use and learn from others on different recipes! loving your blog by the way
Sophie @ Biographie de ma faim

1. I’d make those pancakes (sweet potato and gingerbread) and those tacos (swet potato and lentil/swiss chard).

2. My day is going ok, just ok.

3. Hi!

Can I win now?
Kristin

oooh how i love cinnamon, but those sweet potato fries with the chipotle powder is what i’d make!!
Oceankid9

Hi Erin!
Cinnamon is one of my absolute favorite spices, as it reminds me of my favorite time of year…Fall. I use it in everything! Another fav is smokey paprika….so good in paella! I also want to let you know how much I enjoy checking your blog everyday…such great recipes and ideas! Thank you!
Erica

I’m a recent newcomer to your blog and I’m loving every post I see! My first recipe I tried was the spiced millet muffins. I make these every week for breakfast for my fiancé and me. Every week I try something different in them but stick with the base recipe. One of my fiance’s favorites has been a cherry vanilla millet muffin

Thanks for the time you take to post your recipes!
Jeannie

Hi Erin,

I add cinnamon to my oatmeal every morning. With fall fast approaching I will be using it to bake some of the new recipes I’ve found on your blog as well as posts on pinterest. What a nice gesture for you to do this. I’ve used Penzey’s spices and they are excellent quality. Thanks!
Emily

I love spices, too! I really want to try your Coconut Curry Popcorn soon, and the Lentil and Swiss Chard tacos would be perfect for a girls weekend I am going to tomorrow.
Rachael

Hi! Love your blog! If I won I would make the coconut curry popcorn, I have an air popper and popcorn is one of my favorite snacks.
Taye

Hi! Your blog is so beautiful… ! would love to use those spices in a lentil salad
Autumn

What an awesome giveaway! Well I’ve made your chickpea cakes w/ shaved asparagus before and they were amazing! I will make them again for sure! BUT I’d love to make your Pumpkin Oat Bread!
Megan Schlegel

I love Penzey’s spices. I’m pretty sure I’d have to make every recipe you just listed. Thanks!
Karisa

Hi Erin,

Great contest idea! I find your recipes so inspiring! They honestly conjure up all sorts of creativity when I read them. I go home open my cabinets and see what spices I have and then make myself a sizable list and head to the store in search of all these wonderful ingredients you concoct. I have been really dying to try two things: Sweet Potato Curry Hummus and the Chickpea and Spinach Veggie Burgers. I absolutely love chickpeas so I am always drawn to recipes that call for them. Thank you for all the inspiration in the kitchen!
Amy

Love Penzey’s Spices! There’s a shop down the street from me. I haven’t tried the Balti yet. Tried your recipe for Summer Squash soup with some pretty yellow squash that arrived in my farmhouse bushel this week. It was very good. The curried carrot soup sounds great, too. I’m a huge fan of summer soups with fresh produce.
Ascurcio

I just have to say that every recipe I have tried of yours is AMAZING! I just made the pumpkin oat bread and it is so moist and delicious! I would love to make roasted corn and ricotta enchiladas. Great giveaway idea!
http://blog.muffinegg.com/ Rachel

ooh ooh! I would make the zucchini paella and the coconut curry popcorn. Really, all those recipes and the spices sound fantastic! I’d love to have a copy of your cookbook too!
Christine

My life would be so bland without spices, would love more for my collection! I’d made a delicious curry with the chipotle!
Milli

I’d probably make a pumpkin spiced bread. Love your blog by the way!
emely c

Ooh what a great giveaway! Hmmm…. i think I’d make those good looking pancakes!
http://www.facebook.com/vicki.treadway Vicki Treadway

I want to try several recipes but the Roasted Red Pepper Soup and the Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries are peaking my interest. Hope you have a great vacation!
Andrea

Yum! I love the depth and difference spices can give to dishes! I also am passionate about eating/cooking seasonally (yay for CSA’s!!) and I have been wanting to try your zucchini paella and roasted corn and ricotta enchiladas for some time now, since both are now in season I finally have the opportunity! Love reading your posts
Karennelyn

Now I am hungry looking at these great pictures and recipes. I can never get enough hummus. So I am going to make Sweet Potato Curry Hummus! Thanks for such a great blog!
Shawna Manning

I am going to make the pumpkin pie millet porridge. I love the squishy texture with the crunchy nuts! Yum!
Tasha

I happen to have a 5lb bag of carrots in my fridge so that curried carrot soup is calling my name!
Ewlake

Yeah for Penzeys!
Zan

I would love to try Balti and have been searching for good smoked paprika. The bet part of the giveaway would be a copy of your book on mt ipad.
Thank you for the giveaway offer!

Zan
Ines@ Thebestcookbooks

This post has everything I needed, after a very long day at work, wearing a lab coat you don’t want to wear because it’s too hot. arriving home at 8pm means the thoughts of buying take away start to take over but….luckily there’s RSS feeds and feelder on my iPad so I found you post straight away and now I am not ordering food or eating a sandwich: I’ll make the recipe that seems the quickest, chickpeas and spinach burgers!!! Thank you for your kindness in doing this giveaway- that’s why the blogosphere is amazing: you can pamper people that you know from the internet and that feels totally right because you can be certain they have things in common with you: they are reading your blog, everyday!
Loretta

What a fun giveaway! Let’s see, what have I been up to today…I’m brushing my teeth because I’ve been eating too many cookies and need to stop! Those spices sound so amazing by the way. Thanks for the chance to win!
Deborah

Oh! Those look lovely! I would/will definitely make your Sweet Potato Cakes with Curried Tomato Sauce as it has become one of my family’s favorite recipes (I even have friends requesting it when I invited them over for supper).
On the matter of spices, if you ever come to Montreal, you should visit La dépense at the Jean-Talon Market. The owners travel the world to discover and get their hands on new spices. (http://www.epicesdecru.com/en/)
Billie Emory

pumpkin pie millet porridge. yum!
Las77va

Wow, how could I not enter?!? Two of my favorite, must have spices: cinnamon and smoked paprika!! I will definitely be making the zucchini summer paella…looks super tasty and what a great ingredient list! Enjoy the rest of your vacation!!
Zee Zee

I wish I wasn’t traveling this weekend so I could make Gingerbread Pancakes on Saturday!!!!! I love all things gingerbread! So nice of you to host this giveaway!!!
http://twitter.com/andrearode Andrea

I’ve been dying to try Penzeys Spices — and this would be a perfect starting kit for me. The pumpkin pie millet porriage has my name all over it.
Christine

What a nice giveaway. I have been wanting to cook with smoked paprika for some time now! Thanks!
Pamela Nelson

I LOVE Penseys Spices! Especially because I am gluten free, I spice recipes up quite a bit. I actually add cinnamon to SO many things because it is a wonderful anti-inflammatory agent. I have a hot breakfast Quinoia with cinnamon, bananas, and almonds in the am. Thanks for the chance to win!
Taylor

Ah I would love to win! I really want to try smoked paprika but can’t find it anywhere. I can’t even tell you how many of these recipes I would make…probably the most in the cinnamon category
Amanda Thompson

Those Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pancakes look amazing ~ I will definitely be making those asap!!
Cassie Louie

Hi Ella!

I don’t even cook nor am I a great one but I read your blog religiously and look forward to your posts everyday! I’m lucky enough to have my grandma live with me and her home cooking reminds me of yours. Her cooking fresh and beautiful just like yours! You also post the most amazing photos of your food! If I won the spices, I’d make the pumpkin oat bread because I’ve been wanting to try one of your bread recipes for some time now. Thanks for the chance to win and I hope you have a great day!

~Cassie
Meredyth

I have never made curry would have been wanting to. Even if I don’t win the giveaway I will take one of your recipes to try! And thank you for doing this out of the goodness of your heart.
Mason

I love spices! I never cook without some assortment of spices gifting whatever I am making with their intriguing and complex flavors. I would love to win because, hey, who doesn’t need a little more spice in their life!
CynthiaNOLA

oh my. i want to try the curried carrot soup!
Molly

Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices as well. I will carry it around in my purse (seriously). The pumpkin oat bread is the best pumpkin bread I have made. I will definitely make it again soon!
marika

My friend made me your vegetable paella – out. of. this. world. I am still dreaming of it.
http://twitter.com/nella22 Marnely Rodriguez

I’d make anything with cinnamon! Love how healthy and good for you it is!
Tara

How sweet are you! What a fabulous idea….I am not even sure what I would make first, but you just made me starved! The chickpea and spinach burgers are certainly towards the top of the list as I LOVE smoked paprika.
Ale Norris

what an awesome giveaway! i would get in to that cinnamon first and make a sweet quinoa dish, with cinnamon, agave and some brown sugar…yum.
thanks for sharing!
Jenn

hi! working tonight, so no baking for me, but the recipes look yummy!
Ashlyn Paige

Oh my goodness. Penzeys spices are my favorite! I’d be a fool to not try the Coconut Rhubarb Amaranth Porridge!
Sara

Oh! Your whole wheat gingerbread pancakes look amazing! I am going to subscribe to your site. I love the look of all the dishes! I just made “weeknight bolognese” from Barefoot contessa for dinner.
http://mylifetheuniverseandeverything.wordpress.com/ Sandra

What a fabulous giveaway!

It is way too late to eat now but I really want the chickpea and spinach burger with baked chipotle sweet potate fries, like now. LOL

Btw, your veggie feijoada is my son’s new favourite dish!
Alexa

corn enchiladas with chipotle sounds great!
Chonnie74

Hi there so ,so glad I found your website the recipes are inspiring. I’d love to make the pumpkin oat bread pumpkins grow so well up here ,but my three boys aren’t fussed about eating pumpkin and I adore cinnamon. I actually have a cinnamon tree growing in the yard but it’s not quite big enough to start harvesting yet…Mind you everytime I walk past it I can’t help myself I have to rub a leaf .I read the other day that a teaspoon of cinnamon a day can prevent and also help treat diabetes which is a huge bonus ,so I’d love to have a tonne of recipes using cinnamon.
Willistone2010

I looked all over for smoked paprika! Would be glad to have it delivered to my door
http://www.facebook.com/jessica.leerogers.7 Jessica Lee Rogers

What an awesome giveaway!!! Every recipe I have tried from your website is LOVE at first bite!
Tjw28

I’d love to make patatas bravas with that paprika!
slaggyc

I want to try every recipe that uses chipotle! Yum!!
Kim H

Love your recipes, so glad I found ya! I’m a sucker for Mexican and sweet potato fries. : )
Dkkporter3

I would make the enchiladas…sounds delicious!
Sarah

Those whole wheat gingerbread pancakes sound line a wonderful cool weather pancake. I’m in the mood for autumn right now.
Mallory

Just found your blog! Super excited! I’m always looking for new vegetarian recipes to try
Mary

Would love more recipes!
Amelia

I would love to pick out a recipe, but it’s impossible with all these delicious ones to choose from, I want to make all of them!
http://www.acouplecooks.com/ Sonja

Hi, friend! Well, we already bought your cookbook — but we’d never refuse spices! Hope all is well! XO
Jess

Hi! I’ve been loving your blog lately, such a great place to find recipes for my CSA veggies.
Tracey E.

Hey there! I love spices and your blog!! I would start by making banana nut muffins and then some black bean enchiladas. I’m thinking deviled eggs for the smoked paprika and thinking about the Balti….hmmmm.
Joyce

Your sweet potato and guac tacos are one of my favorite meals, period. The sweet potato hummus sounds like something that I need to make soon because we’re on a hummus kick right now.
Kim S.

Hi Erin,
I am fairly new to your blog – a friend recently recommended it and I love it! I really appreciate your quest to make and eat whole and healthy foods. More and more, I am seeing how important it is to pay attention to what we eat, so it is nice to be able to look to your blog for inspiration! (Your photos are lovely, too).

I am so looking forward to anything pumpkin + cooler weather – it’s not listed above but the pumpkin cinnamon rolls sound amazing! Also, I’ve never used Spanish smoked paprika, but I have heard wonderful things.

Thanks for doing this giveaway. I think it’s a great way to connect with your readers.

Kim
Michele

Hi! I could use some spice in my life!
Christy

its a hard decision which to make first, but I believe your lentil and swiss chard tacos will be on the menu tonight!!
Alimelen

I began my love affair with spices when traveling through India, and your giveaway today excites me!
Thanks for thinking of us…your loyal fans : )
Ali
Julie M

pumpkin oat bread!
nik

I’d love to try your recipe for Chickpea and Spinach Veggie Burgers…I haven’t used Paprika in ages so it would be fun to play with it and I so very much love chickpea burgers! Thank you!
Carrie_russell

I love the organization of your blog! You have inspired me to start buying from bulk bins. No more canned beans for us! I think the chickpea and spinach veggie burgers will be next on our list. Thanks for the wonderful recipes!
Denise T.

I would make ALL of the cinnamon recipes!!! And of course try the others LOL.
Chloe froehlich

I would definitely make the rhubarb oat bread right away! Your bread recipes are amazing
http://www.logfurniture.com/ Claire

I would love to try your Whole Wheat Banana nut Doughnuts recipe. Erin, that is so nice of you- the thought of receiving something special through mail from someone (regardless of the item) truly delivers joy. My brother who loves to cook will treasure these. Create memories and enjoy your vacation.
http://pippisinthekitchenagain.wordpress.com/ Sheila

I would love to make the chipotle sweet potato fries!! Yum!
Kaitlin Peters2

I would definitely try out the first three spices on my go-to tofu dish for week night meals- blackened tofu. I know, not exciting but I love being able to spice up an easy classic. pun intended.
Jessica Smith

Erin – what a fun giveaway! I’ve never tried Balti, but now I’m dying to make those Sweet Potato Cakes with Curried Tomato Sauce!
Nicole Peter

This post made me ridiculously hungry. I am going to go whip up some of the coconut curry popcorn!
wen

I am HUNGRY!!! xoxoxoxoxox
http://profiles.google.com/jordan.wyn Jordan Wyn

Hi Ella! I’m doing great.
Lisa

Hi,
first i wanna tell you that i absolutely LOVE your blog….i´m a vegetarina and always looking for new flavors and new ideas. I would like to make the Sweet Potato Cakes with Curried Tomato Sauce
and also the Roasted Corn and Ricotta Enchiladas with Chipotle Tomato Sauce and,and,and…….

I live in Austria – so i don´t know if it´s too far away to send a give-away ??!!
Lara

I love spices too! I’d love to make Coconut Curry Popcorn…yum!
Deniz

This is the cutest and most honest motivation to have a giveaway! Thank you for your great blog!
Waltermcallister

Hi
Christine

I can’t decide what recipe I would make first, but the ginger bread pancakes look very tasty. My day is going better now that I have read your blog – it is very uplifting and inspiring. Thank you for that.
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Jessica

I would make Roasted Corn and Ricotta Enchiladas with Chipotle Tomato Sauce with fresh corn and tomatoes!
http://twitter.com/FoodStoriesBlog Food Stories

Sounds great … I would love to receive a box like that in the mail
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Meant to tell you that I pinned this to my pinterest giveaway board
Tanya

I’ve got a few zucs in my fridge that are asking to be made into that roasted zuc salsa with corn cakes. mmmm!!
Susan Weiss

The whole wheat gingerbread pancakes sound wonderful and something that I could make today. Thanks for the give away!
http://www.sweetspatulas.com/ Amyelesperance

Omgosh, I love Penzey’s spices! I have been wanting to get into more Indian-flavored cooking and the balti seasoning looks perfect! No time like the present (especially when the present is my last semester of a flexible grad student schedule) to start experimenting with new spices.
Missvioletlovepk

Oh! Love this gift pack! That sweet potato curry hummus looks delish! YumYum!
Jleej1

dying to try the Sweet Potato Curry Hummus!! Love Penzey’s spices! They make terrific gifts!
Hanna

curried carrot soup sounds really good! I think I’d make that first.
Natalie Slater

Oh these are some of my favorite spices too !
Love the look of the lentil chard tacos!
Thanks for the giveaway
Amy Bowser

I want to try the pumpkin pie millet!
JazMonkey

Really enjoy your recipes! I have not used the Balti seasoning, so I would give it a try with the Curried Lentils and Rhubarb Chutney.
Stefani

The Balti spice is so intriguing! I love curry blends. I would try it in hummus, or create a salad dressing with it, or especially in your sweet potato cakes with curried tomato sauce recipe. That sounds divine! I love a good curry spice.
- Stefani
  
  Ha… I guess I really do like curry since I mentioned it twice.
Alex

Whole Wheat Gingerbread pancakes sound absolutely delicious!
Michelle

Making beer battered fish and chips in honor of the Olympics!
Liz 0307

I just started following your blog and I love it!
Daisy

I made the sweet potato hummus the other day and it was bangin’! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
Julie B

Mmmmm, I would definitely make some gingerbread pancakes!
Elizabeth Rodkey

I want to try a curry, and the cinnamon is exciting too!!
http://www.kayemkayshop.blogspot.in/ Kasey

I’ve been craving chipotle! Would definitely make those fries. Fingers crossed.
http://www.kayemkayshop.blogspot.in/ Kasey

I’ve been craving chipotle! Would definitely make those fries. Fingers crossed.
terya

I would pick several of the recipes I’ve seen on your site. Something to use the tomatos my garden is overflowing with and it’s my desire to recieve something in the mail!! (that doesn’t cost me money!)
Sun2shinehere

what an awesome giveaway! I already love your recipes- roasted corn and ricotta enchiladas with chipotle tomato sauce could make my carnivore hubby eat vegatarian
Marnie

I’d love to win! I’ve never heard of Balti and would love to try it. That’s mainly why. Plus I just really want a copy of your book.
Alicia

I know it’s only July, but the mention of cinnamon and pumpkin make me crave fall!
Emily

Hi there, Ella. Your recipes are just as beautiful as your magnanimous desire to make someone’s day!
http://kateinthekitchen.com/ Kate

Hi! Whole Wheat Ginger Bread Pancakes?? Well, yes. Yes, I would. Thanks!!
Alicia (JustALittleCracked)

Hey My name is Alicia from MA. I’m feeling the Pumpkin Oat bread. I kind of want to make some delicious ridiculous soup that would go great with it or even play on the flavors. Trader Joes finally let loose their Pumpkin Ale early this year, and it’s having me get the craving early. I would love some more and new spices to really try and kick up my blog again and maybe inspire. I’ll send you pictures of my creation if you give those spices to me.

You’ve been such an inspiration for my own food blog. I just wanted to pop back in and check things out here. How is your vacation going? Hope all is well.
http://barbarasadventuresinfood.blogspot.com/ Barbara

I love giveaways, and spices! Have recently discovered your blog and enjoy every post!
Patejul

I want to make everything! Anything with curry or spice! Everything looks wonderful! Julia
91% Chocolate Lover

I have never heard of balti, but I have definitely heard of the other three! I never splurge on more expensive spices, but I’d love to try these high quality ones.
Kimberly Steinmetz

So fun to have a giveaway–but what really impresses me is that you show some of your recipes that can be used with each of these!!! Now…have you ever had Penzey’s Singapore seasoning? I fell in love with Louisville’s Zen Garden’s Singapore noodles. Someone happened to be gathering a mass Penzey’s order and I bought the Singapore seasoning…but now I’m not sure what to do with it!!! Ah…..
Susan

Wine is the spice of life! Okay, maybe spices are too!
Corisa

I’d love to try the pumpkin pie millet oatmeal ! that sounds and looks amazing !
Odelay655

I would make the curried carrot soup for my mom. She’s on medication, she’s 88 and carrots are one of the few vegetables that she’s allowed to eat.
Emily

Hi! I was just introduced to you by my friend Ella, who is living in England at the moment. Reading the same blogs as her makes me feel a bit closer. That rhubarb oat quick bread sounds amazing!
Tess D.

Love for your blog from Wellington, New Zealand!!
amy beth marantino

paprika is a spice that i have been looking to experiment with in recipes
Kristen

I love your blog! Check it out all the time for the newest seasaonal recipes. Am gonna download the e-cookbook anyways if I don’t win!
http://otisandotto.blogspot.com.au/ Kirsty

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful & diverse selection of vegetarian recipes…you are a fantastic resource for kitchen inspiration. Swiss Chard / Lentil Tacos are on our family menu this week.
Alethea

I have heard amazing things about Penzey’s spices but have never used them.The whole wheat gingerbread pancakes look amazing! I definitely want to try those!
Diane Embach10

Love your blog! I love experimenting with spices and so appreciate you providing recipe suggestions for each of these spices! I’m making the Chipotle Sweet Potato & Guac Taco tonight – that recipe sounds like a perfect combo of flavorings for a hot July or anytime for that matter.

Thank you for the inspiration throughout your blog!
Haley Withers

I love trying new recipes off your blog! This would be such a great addition to my new kitchen Thanks for doing this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/ElissaM ElissaM

I sprinkle a little cinnamon on my coffee grounds before brewing! I would try one of your recipes to try out the Balti… as far as I know I’ve never tried that before
Msmelissa123

I love cinnamon in oatmeal and paprika with chicken! Thanks!
Jonathan Wilcoxen

I would love to try the Paprika with the Chickpea & Spinach Veggie Burger. That looks amazing. Also the cinnamon in your Rhubarb Oat Quick Bread sounds delicious.
Kimberley

Mmmm! What a delicious giveaway! I’m always intrigued by the use of spices… recently am in love with adding tons of Indian spice to my rice, and then serving with a cool yogurt sauce! So delish!
Modini

I would really love to make something with chipotle, because I see thats common to use “over there”, but here in Norway I cant find this spice, and Im very curious about this taste!
Kinsey Wallace

Hey, Erin! My best friend is Indian, but we both are away from our hometown at different colleges, so I’d loooooove to have some of that Balti curry powder to attempt to recreate her mother’s recipes on my own.
Kristyn

I absolutely love your recipes. I first found you looking for a summer squash soup recipe. I found yours and tried it and it is now my absolute favorite recipe. I am always so excited when I get summer squash in my coop basket because I get to make it. I have been on a quest to cook with REAL food to improve my health and my husband’s health. I have RA and have found that getting off processed foods has made a huge difference and your recipes have helped me on that journey. I am getting ready to start on the next stage with a major elimination diet to find what causes my RA to flare. I am definitely going to be using a lot of your recipes to get through it. Thanks for sharing your experiences and your ideas with us.
Kiersten

I accidentally found your blog by coming across your Black Eyed Peas and Dill Potato skillet recipe. I’m making it tonight for dinner! So happy I found your blog, will be using it for more healthy recipes! Hope you enjoyed your vacation.
Melissa // the faux martha

Tacos, enchiladas, you know me. But honestly, I’d make any of these recipes! Yum, yum!
http://plumsintheicebox.typepad.com/ carrie @ plums in the icebox

hi erin! great giveaway. saying thanks again for participating in my food blogger toad trip recipe feaure on blisstree!
Valerie

Just discovered your blog. Love it! Thanks for the healthy inspiration.
sarah

you and your blog are awesome! i never get tired of reading your recipes and looking at the beautiful pictures.
Eschroedero

i just found your blog today and glad i did! I love your point of view on food and every recipe i’ve seen im tempted to make!
Beth

The sweet potato hummous looks like a must-try, along with everything else you have posted! Thank you for doing a giveaway!
http://www.facebook.com/deborah.cotler Deborah Kosberg Cotler

I would be ridiculously happy to win this giveaway….!
Alison

Great giveaway! I just stumbled upon your blog today. Looks like lots of great recipes I’ll have to try!
http://www.facebook.com/deborah.cotler Deborah Kosberg Cotler

Love your recipes – would love to win this giveaway!
http://www.thebootblog.net/ marissa @ the boot

you are too sweet! i would die to bring these spices back to italy with me – where great spices are hard to find!
Claire Atwell

We made the Roasted Corn and Ricotta Enchiladas Friday night for dinner, with refried black beans. It was AMAZING! Here’s the photo from Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/Nm3Y1Qpc6A/ We didn’t have chipotle powder, so we used Mrs. Dash southwest chipotle seasoning. Would love to try the chipotle powder you used! thanks!!
Natalie

I’ve been wanting to make some of these recipes, but so far haven’t been able to find some of these spices in my local grocery store… I would love to add these to my kitchen collection!
naturallyella

Thanks Everyone for your kind words and entries! I’ll post the winner tomorrow!
http://jennihodges.wordpress.com/ Jenni Hodges

Seeing that Penzeys label just makes my brain dance! A friend gave us a jar of cinnamon as a gift, and it blew me away how much better it was than what he had at home – even just smelling it!