So I looked at the calendar the other day and realized that summer is almost over. Sure, there's a few good weeks left in August and September and October haven't been as cold as previous years, but we're getting too close to the end of one of my favorite seasons. And it makes me sad.
But I know that not everyone is dreading the end of summer and are ready for kids to go back to school and the air to turn a bit chillier. And there is nothing more perfect during those cooler fall days than comfort food. That's why this book would be absolutely perfect.
Bake Until Bubbly is a cookbook dedicated to one of the most popular comfort foods, The Casserole. And it's not just about your normal Tuna Noodle Casserole or Baked Mac and Cheese. This book runs the gamet from Breakfast casseroles, such as Blueberry Brunch or Stuffed French Toast all the way to dessert casseroles, such as Blackberry and Cream Cheese Crepes Casserole and Cranberry-Apple-Walnut Crisp. There's even some great vegetarian options thrown in there. Probably my favorite section is the "Casseroles from Other Countries" section, which includes casseroles from Greece, France, and Brazil.
For your chance to win, simply leave me a comment with your name and one of your favorite things you did this summer. Leave a comment by midnite on Tuesday, August 19th. Winner will be announced on Wednesday, August 20th.
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Lots of camping! We bought the biggest tent you ever saw, and have spent the summer camping whenever we can. Smores, marshmallows, veggie burgers and asparagus grilled over the fire. Not 'gourmet' perhaps, but tastes so good :)
I have really enjoyed making lots of whole-lemon lemonade!
It's hard to pick just one thing, but I think the favorite thing I did this summer was attending the R.E.M. show at The Greek Theatre in Berkeley. The view of SF from there was really gorgeous, the concert was great, and it was an amazing way to kick off my new life in California (I'd just arrived a week before).
Tending my garden has been great fun this summer. It amazes me how much one can produce with such a small space!!
I made creme brule like it's my job. (Which it is not, by the way.) A whole new worlds of desserts and custards have opened up!
My favorite thing from the summer was going up to the lake and picking fresh raspberries!
My favorite moment this summer was going to St. Pete Beach and watching the sunset from our hotel balcony.
spending 10 days in michigan - the fruit basket of the midwest! MMMM!
I've been to lots of great outdoor festivals (HonFest, Artscape) in Baltimore, experiencing local vendors pit-roasted foods. That, and tending to my first-ever garden... carmen peppers aplenty!
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I love casseroles! My favorite thing this summer was having a friend visit from Washington in the middle of an apocalyptic flood and going downtown in a downpour because we were afraid the bridge would wash out and the water would become contaminated. It was quite an adventure. My friend actually had to lift me up with my foot in her hands in order to get the last bottle of water on the top shelf.
I have enjoyed baking with my children and playing in the water with them!
Definitely making fresh strawberry and raspberry jam! It will make my winter SOO much better!
Visiting Knobels! Yes, I needed my rollercoaster fix, and as always, Knoebels rocks.
The best thing I did this summer was start my own food blog. Blogging is fun and addicting, but my husband is tired of waiting to eat until I've taken photos.
I am actually not a fan of summer...it is my least favorite season! So hot and humid--ugg. BUT, one of my favorite things I did this summer was starting to ride my bike to and from work. I hardly use my car at all anymore, and that makes me happy :o)
I love casseroles and I am looking forward to fall--my favorite season!
Courtney
The best thing I did this summer was grow my own veggies. But I can't wait for fall!
Driving (and eating) 4320 miles across America. This is truly an amazing and beutiful country.
My favorite thing this summer was seeing my kids get brave at the pool. Lots of firsts for them: One went under the water for the 1st time, one jumped off the 8-foot springboard, and one jumped off the 16-foot platform.
Mmm...casseroles.
My favorite thing this summer was my 30th birthday party! All my friends, a band, grilling and even an Elvis impersonator.
Tiffany
My favorite thing was the birth of my daughter nine days ago. Ok, the actual birth was not my favorite, but her being here really is the best!
Not particularly a summery thing, but I started my own jewelry shop at Etsy! Anytime's a good time for that right? :)
the best thing we did this summer was relax and slow down, enjoy the sprinkler in the back yard and not try to do too much! wonderful...
Just the words, "Bake until Bubbly" make me drool and want winter. I spent the summer gardening and deciding how/where to plant my Hosta garden this fall. I can just see putting a casserole into the oven that I made before gardening and then taking a nice long bath and then!! Then sitting down with my DH to a gread dinner!
The favorite thing I did this summer: learned to knit and crochet!!
After living 4 hours apart for 37 years, my Mother and I are now less than one mile from each other. This summer has been filled with home cooked meals together. August 20th is her birthday - what a great gift "Bake until Bubbly" would be!!
Good morning! My favorite thing I have been doing this summer is tending and eating from my garden. I did raised beds this year, which has made it much easier to tend and everything has grown so much nicer. Nothing tastes better than a fresh tomato you hand pick from your own garden that you lovingly tended all summer.
My favorite thing I did this summer was spending more time with my family
The favorite thing I did this summer was plan my wedding!!! :) And cook more...
Hello, my favourite thing I did this summer was riding my bike through the elfin forest in San Diego County!
The best thing that happened this summer was the birth of my granddaughter.
Went camping and hiking in Vermont, although it was a little toastier than expected. Going to Knoeble's for the FIRST TIME EVER was a close second.
The best thing I got to do this summer was hang out with my kids every day. They'll be all grown up too soon, and want to be hanging out with all their friends instead of me. So I'm enjoying it all while I can.
it's kind of hard to tell summer from the rest of the seasons in san diego. i guess my favorite thing we did this summer was have a baby!
I spent a weekend in a resort with a close friend. She lives in a different city and we don't see each other as often as we'd like.
Since it's the most recent event I enjoyed this summer, I would have to say going to the county fair. Small town America lives. We may have problems just like everywhere else, but at county fair time, we seem to make a collective effort to paint our reality in Norman Rockwell colors. And it's okay to eat junky food at the fair. And by the way? My Summer Berry Pie with lattice crust won a blue ribbon!
Oh how I'd love to add this to my collection! Summer happens to be my least favorite season but one thing I do appreciate about it is the variety of summer produce and fruits available! I visited a lot of farmers' markets this summer! :)
Oh my gracious, that books looks divine!
One of my favorite memories is when my mother's whole side of the family vacationed TOGETHER in the Smokey Mountains. It was our first time seeing some of them for 15 yrs!
I am a member of a Japanese Taiko drumming group in Anchorage, AK. August 11th we had a joint concert with 17 visiting Japanese drummers. A few days before the concert we took our guests camping at the Matanuska Glacier and brought our drums. Playing taiko in front of the glacier was unforgetable.
My favorite summertime activity has been playing UNO with my 4 year old grandson. He loves it whether he wins or loses just wants to play "one more game grandma".
And tomorrow is my birthday.
And I love casseroles.
Thanks for the contest.
The best thing for me this summer was witness a miracle, the birth of my first grandson, (first grandchild) Jack
Going to the farmer's market every Saturday morning for local produce is awesome! I'm going to miss that in the winter!
I camped on three different gulf islands in a small tent with my sweetheart!
Beth
Having moved from Minnesota to Colorado, I miss having casseroles (as we call them, "Hot Dishes.") This summer, I competed in 2 triathlons. This was an all new adventure for me since I had never swam a lap in my life and I don't even own a bike. I met my goals of finishing and not embarrassing myself.
My favorite things that I did this summer were ziplining on Grouse Mountain during my vacation to Vancouver, eating my weight in summer fruits, churning many gallons of ice cream, and getting great use out of my grill. That said, I am TOTALLY ready to use my oven again. Bake Until Bubbly sounds like an exciting way to kick start the fall season.
I love going to the zoo. On Mondays here it is free, so I take the little girl I nanny for and spend the afternoon watching the monkeys and the elephants. Those are her favorites :)
Food festivals. I started planning in January what food festivals I would hit in 10 different states. Only made it to 9 states. I couldn't afford Alaska.
Lynda
The best thing I did this summer was go to the Central California Coast with my boyfriend. Monterey Bay, Carmel, Big Sur.... it doesn't get much better than that.
Made (and ate) lots of ice cream and sorbet.
Having family come visit and making delicious food for more than just two and a half people (we have a 18-month old). It has been great to try new recipes on my closest family members
I havent done anything summery-yet. Too busy trying to get the house up to snuff. but next weekend I am running a 10 mile road race for charity as I have done every late August since 1981. wish me luck. I am making soup.
The Food Monster had a most excellent time vacationing in N. Topsail Island in North Carolina. The Dr. Rootbeer's Hall of Foam was delicious.
I love making memories with the kids all summer long. I used to hate the heat and humidity of summer but I love it now....embrace it. Boating, Camping, Grilling, Pitchers of mojitos and margaritas on the patio, the Beach, Eating crabs with friends, Growing tomatoes, The night noises of insects....I love it all.
Came to know abt your blog from Taste & Create and I have already bookmarked some of the recipes for the event.. My most favorite thing is starting my first ever herb garden this summer..
Mmmmmm, this looks GREAT.
My favorite thing I did this Summer was head to the drive-in (Bengie's for when you are in town) several times with my hubby. :)
One of my favorite things this summer was exploring different ways to cook and eat all of my CSA produce.
This summer we had our backyard redone and it is fantastic! Now I come home from work and spend an hour just lounging in the yard, relaxing and getting ready to prep dinner.
Watching my kids pull up carrots and beets at our CSA farm. The looks on their faces...
Hmm, it's a close call between defending my thesis and backpacking and hiking in Olympic National Park!
My favorite thing this summer was figuring out that insoluble fiber was causing my severely painful gut attacks, then learning which foods had more soluble fibers so my painful attacks hardly happen now, YAY! I've only had a few minor attacks, and those were from gambling on unknown foods. Live and learn.
Now I can go outside and garden or ride my bike, instead of moping in the house.
yum yum, me please!
picked blueberries! but i'm definitely ready to move into a more casserole-friendly season. :)
My favorite thing we did this summer was joining a CSA. Why did it take me so long? I love getting fresh veggies/fruit and the challenge to use the up in creative ways.
my favorite thing was all the time spent with friends and fam.
I just requested Baked until Bubbly from the library--looks like a great source of ideas!
My favorite activity of the summer was a trip to Seattle to visit family, friends, new babies, and a dog named Turtle.
How fun! Giveaways are great :-) One of my favorite things this summer was visiting with my mom and friends in Pennsylvania.
most definitely going to washington dc for the saarinen exhibit and eating at ben's chili bowl every day we were there.
Lots of hiking in Yosemite! :)
Moped Rally! Riding with 80 or so vintage mopeds (pedals and all), bonfires, lake houses, collecting freckles, baking English Muffins, getting married, seeing chipmunks for the first time! Thunderstorms. Seeing my baby vegetables grow. There are too many good things to pick just one, life is too plentiful.
My favorite thing I did this summer was have another baby and dream about fall. I can't wait for the clouds to come so that I can get outside once again!
Took 4 of my 8 grandchildren to the Zoo. They all fell asleep on the ride home.
Taking a home pregnancy test and finding out that it was positive. YAY!!
Sounds like a perfect book for fall.
It's great to see that you are holding another book giveaway :)
Casseroles are so yummy. One of my favorite things that I did this summer was go camping as well. Nothing like a nice s'mores over a warm fire with good company.
Great post!!
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