The one and only Dorie Greenspan (my idol!) came to Dallas this past weekend to do a cooking demo and you KNOW I wasn’t about to miss out! After three years of worshiping her, I FINALLY got to meet her in real life and she was every bit as sweet and as wonderful as I thought she would be! I confess, I may have “geeked out” on her a couple of times….the first time she walked past us while we were in line, I waved at her so frantically you would have thought she was Santa Claus at the Christmas parade and I was a dorky 8 year old kid. But in a way, it was pretty much like getting to meet Santa as a kid- the most exciting day of your year. And it truly, truly was. She immediately walked over to Jessica and me and when we told her who we were, she got a big smile on her face and gave us both giant bear-hugs. Pure and utter joy.
The food was amazing! She made for us (all from her new book Around My French Table):
Salmon Rillettes– a delicious spread made with fresh and smoked salmon, spring onions and lemon juice. SO delicious!
Fresh Tuna, Mozzarella and Basil Pizza – so simple and light! And the puff pastry added just the right amount of richness!
Cauliflower-Bacon Gratin– OMG, so goooood!! Creamy, rich and flavorful! This dish is definitely making it to my Thanksgiving table this year!
Lamb and Dried Apricot Tagine– I think this one was my favorite. The lamb was so tender you didn’t need a knife and the spices were perfect! I loved it!
And lastly, a Sablé Breton Galette with Berries – lemon curd, strawberries and Dorie’s perfect tart crust. What’s not to love?!
Cheers, Dorie! And happy birthday to you!!!
See?? Geeking out. It happened numerous times.
OMG…Dorie hugged me!! 🙂
LOVE her!!!
Me, Dorie and Jessica- SO fun!
So obviously, my afternoon spent with Dorie absolutely DID NOT disappoint. I got to meet my idol, taste some fantastic food and lastly, I got an extra copy of Around My French Table to give away….to YOU!! Wheeeeeee!!!
Looky here!! That’s for YOU!! 🙂
So all you have to do to enter for a chance to win the fabulous Ms. Greenspan’s newest (and totally awesome!) book is:
Leave me a comment in the comments section below answering this question: “If you could meet Dorie today, what would you ask her?”
And for extra entry opportunities, feel free to do the following:
#1. ‘Like’ me on Facebook
#2. Follow me on Twitter (Sing4YourSupper)
#3. Tweet this post
You can do just one or all four if you want to- it’s up to you! Just leave a comment for each one (and if you already ‘like’ or follow me, leave a comment telling me so!). You have until Halloween (that’s Sunday) at midnight (Central Time) to enter. I’ll pick ONE very lucky winner randomly on Monday, November 1st!
Good luck!! 🙂
YAY for comment #100!!! 🙂 I had a great time with you too, J! There is NO way I would have gone without you!!
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Comment by amy — October 29, 2010 @ 4:50 PM
I am so jealous that you got to meet Dorie! I am a huge fan too! That is awesome that she left you a comment. I would probably ask her if I can be a taste tester for her new cookbook. =)
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Comment by Nina — October 30, 2010 @ 12:07 AM
What a great experience for you – you can see your excitement through the pictures! I’d ask her what one of her most memorable meals was! I love hearing those kind of stories.
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Comment by Brenda M. — October 30, 2010 @ 4:16 AM
I would ask Dorie what her favorite thing to cook is!
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Comment by Haley — October 30, 2010 @ 5:51 AM
I followed you on Facebook (Coleman N Haley) !
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Comment by Haley — October 30, 2010 @ 5:52 AM
I am following you on Twitter (@hcwes) !
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Comment by Haley — October 30, 2010 @ 5:59 AM
I also tweeted this entry (@hcwes) !
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Comment by Haley — October 30, 2010 @ 6:01 AM
I would ask her what her favorite meal is to make for her loved ones. 🙂
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Comment by Traci C. — October 30, 2010 @ 8:59 AM
I would ask Dorrie about her experiences of working with Julia Child. It had to be inspiration.
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Comment by Kris P — October 30, 2010 @ 10:03 AM
I like you on facebook
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Comment by E. Sue — October 30, 2010 @ 10:08 AM
I would ask Dorie if she has a favorite cookbook and what it is.
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Comment by E. Sue — October 30, 2010 @ 10:10 AM
I would ask her what her favorite food is. lame I know, lol, but you can tell alot about a person by their favorites 🙂
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Comment by Alyson — October 30, 2010 @ 11:00 AM
Hmm, I would ask her what her favorite meal to make is on a regular Wednesday night 🙂 I’m always looking for weeknight inspiration meals!
So great that you got to meet her!
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Comment by delishliving — October 30, 2010 @ 11:35 AM
I follow you on Twitter!
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Comment by delishliving — October 30, 2010 @ 11:35 AM
And I “LIKE” you on facebook 🙂
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Comment by delishliving — October 30, 2010 @ 11:35 AM
annnnnnnd, I just retweeted your fabulous giveaway!
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Comment by delishliving — October 30, 2010 @ 11:38 AM
I already follow you on twitter. This post was pretty cool. Congrats on finally meeting your idol.
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Comment by Jennifer — October 30, 2010 @ 1:52 PM
I tweeted this post. Her cookbook sounds awesome! I want!
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Comment by Jennifer — October 30, 2010 @ 1:53 PM
And of course I liked you on facebook. I like your tweets, I’m sure I’d like your facebook page.
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Comment by Jennifer — October 30, 2010 @ 1:56 PM
I’d ask Dorie her favorite no-fail “company’s coming” meal.
I’m already a big fan on Facebook — yep, all the way up here in CANADA!! 🙂
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Comment by Tracy — October 30, 2010 @ 6:41 PM
I think I would ask her what her favorite meal is 🙂 and then ask her to cook it for me!! haha
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Comment by Jenn Eastman — October 31, 2010 @ 7:33 AM
I like you on facebook
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Comment by Jenn Eastman — October 31, 2010 @ 7:34 AM
I follow you on twitter!
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Comment by Jenn Eastman — October 31, 2010 @ 7:34 AM
I would ask how she chooses what to cook for dinner each night. I have a difficult time with this! 🙂
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Comment by aimee — October 31, 2010 @ 5:07 PM
I “like” you on facebook! 🙂
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Comment by aimee — October 31, 2010 @ 5:07 PM
I would ask what her favorite comfort food meal is.
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Comment by Amanda Willis — October 31, 2010 @ 6:07 PM
I also liked you on Facebook!
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Comment by Amanda Willis — October 31, 2010 @ 6:08 PM
I would ask Dorie what her favorite dessert is.
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Comment by Abby — October 31, 2010 @ 8:36 PM
it was so great to meet you! love the photo of you geeking out 🙂
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Comment by Jaime — November 6, 2010 @ 10:45 PM