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Pay it Forward

[heart_this] · Dec 1, 2009 · 155 Comments

A while ago I left a comment on a post on Not Quite Nigella and then a few months later I was delighted to receive a package in the mail containing containing many foodie goodies! The package included some candied Australian macadamia nuts, biscuits, fig and fennel paste, Persian fairy floss and lemon myrtle leaves! The post on Not Quite Nigella was about a food blogging event called Pay it Forwardwhere Lorraine randomly picked 3 comments and sent their authors a package containing foodie goodies. In return for receiving those packages those lucky recipients would then continue to Pay It Forward by sending out 3 packages themselves.

It took me a while but now that it is the holidays I figured it was the perfect time to continue to Pay It Forward! The rules are simple; leave a comment on this post and I will choose 3 random comments on Saturday December the 5th. I will send the authors of the chosen comments a package containing food related goodies. The recipients of the packages agree to Pay It Forward and send out 3 similar packages within a year.

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  1. Anonymous says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:09 am

    What a neat idea!

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  2. Rachael says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:17 am

    Oooh! This sounds like fun! Is it within the rules to mix in some homemade goodies with the other food stuffs?

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  3. kat says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:22 am

    sounds fun!!

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  4. Natalie says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:23 am

    How fun! I would love to get some food related goodies from you Kevin, I already know you have good taste 😉

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  5. Michelle says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:23 am

    food bloggers rock! Awesome idea!

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  6. Emily Tritabaugh says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:23 am

    A great way to try new things.

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  7. Daniel says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:25 am

    I'm a big fan of your blog. I hope to become part of the pay it forward chain. 🙂

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  8. Mags says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:30 am

    What a great idea! Geeze I love the internet.

    Reply
  9. Velva says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:30 am

    Would love to play Pay it forward! What a great way to experience new food.

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  10. Marissa says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:37 am

    I am so intrigued!

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  11. maybelle's mom says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:39 am

    i'm in.

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  12. bruce perreault says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:40 am

    i love it!!. hope i get to send stuff to people. i am compiling a list already. started baking for the holidays. cranberry pist wht choc cookies are better this year then last. and that pumpkin coffee cake was a huge hit. steeped some cinnomon sticks in cream to whipp as a topping outta this world. thanks so much for keeping this blog thriving.

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  13. Sheila says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:41 am

    Kevin! This is a great idea! I'm new to blogging and I would love to participate and send out foodie packages!

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  14. 20 minutes a day says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:43 am

    I love it!!!

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  15. Lhinelle says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:44 am

    If I'm lucky enough to be chosen, it would be great fun to put together three more gift baskets! What a great idea! 🙂

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  16. Karen says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:45 am

    What a great idea! I think I might send out 3 packages even if I don't win — but I hope I do. 🙂

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  17. Tatiana says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:49 am

    This would be a blast, and I'm already brainstorming what I'd put in my pay it forward package. Hmm…

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  18. Kaylie says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:51 am

    Sounds wonderful!

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  19. Adam says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:54 am

    Great idea!

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  20. Cienna says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:57 am

    What a perfect project to capture the "holiday spirit". Making food is one thing, but packaging them pretty as a gift is even more fun!

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  21. Amy says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:06 am

    It is kind of like a random Secret Santa thing. I love it! I would love to pay it forward with local Michigan products!

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  22. Suzanne says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:07 am

    cool. can some of my “pay it forward” be home-made canned goodies? i have a great yellow tomato jam…

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  23. ashupe says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:10 am

    Hi! As a fellow Ontario resident, I hope your random generator picks me! I'd dry to pick something local to put in the package.

    Reply
  24. mg says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:12 am

    I loved the sweet potato and pumpkin pie mix! It's my first recipe of yours but I will try more.

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  25. Culinary Cory says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:17 am

    What a cute idea. You've been so great about posting comments on peoples blogs. You totally deserved to get a pay it forward package.

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  26. Bridget says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:17 am

    That sounds fun! I'd love to participate.

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  27. Amber says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:23 am

    Oooh, how fun!

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  28. Ter says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:23 am

    I love Pay It Forwards and I love Food. 🙂

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  29. Catherine says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:35 am

    Great idea. Count me in!

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  30. Ghadah says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:36 am

    That is such a great idea! I would like to play Pay it Forward 🙂

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  31. Cheap Chronicles says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:49 am

    I never saw the movie, but I love this concept. I was given some free yarn this fall, so I've been knitting away as quickly as I can to donate some scarves. Total thus far–9!

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  32. Ricki says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:52 am

    What a fabulous idea–I love it!

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  33. Michael D M says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:06 am

    Excited to get/give some foodstuff goodies.

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  34. cmoye says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:10 am

    Oooo I love this idea!

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  35. Ciao Chow Linda says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:21 am

    This sounds like such a fun idea.

    Reply
  36. Anonymous says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:25 am

    This is the most amazing idea!

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  37. Kristan says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:26 am

    Great idea, and I'd love to see a foodie surprise in the mail! 🙂

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  38. Willie says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:30 am

    As a fellow Torontonian and food blogger, I'd love to receive whatever gift you have to send and to pay it forward myself!

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  39. Cyndi says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:35 am

    I'd like a chance. Count me in!

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  40. Ginny says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:38 am

    awesome! What a fabulous idea! 🙂

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  41. TaGa_Luto says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:38 am

    I'm in! Love the idea and appropriate for the season.

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  42. Judy says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:39 am

    what a great idea!

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  43. Sean says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:44 am

    Cool stuff Kevin! I'm doing a giveaway on my blog too and it's the perfect time of the year to make other people happy.

    Reply
  44. CStrack says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:47 am

    What a fantastic idea! Also a huge thank you for all the recipes and ideas. You've been a huge culinary inspiration.

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  45. Anonymous says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:49 am

    First-time commenter! I am a fellow Canadian, but became a foodie during a summer in California.
    All the fresh delicious in-season fruit – and the Mushroom Man. I have a special place in my heart for Mushrooms.

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  46. Christina says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:53 am

    what a cool idea since not all foodie goodies are available in our local markets!

    PS I love your new pumpkin header, it's beautiful!

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  47. Megan says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:03 am

    I love this idea. Even if my comment isn't randomly picked it is a great chain to start on my own blog. GREAT!!

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  48. Days says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:03 am

    What a great way to share great local treats with people!

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  49. Anonymous says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:04 am

    That is a great idea and it was enough to make me delurk long enough to thank you for all the hard work you put in on the blog. I've used more of your recipes than I can count and always had great results. You, sir, are a delight. 🙂

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  50. Days says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:07 am

    Ahem. With contact information this time, perhaps.

    Reply
  51. SexyNinjaMonkey says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:10 am

    I wanna win

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  52. Li-Li says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:37 am

    This is quite a delightful idea.

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  53. Amy says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:49 am

    This is great! I just stumbled upon your blog because it was mentioned on about.com & you've got such great ideas on here! Thanks so much for posting them. I too love to try new recipes.
    I hope I can pay it forward!
    amy(dot)flatten(at)gmail(dot)com.

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  54. Expat Kochen says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:50 am

    I love this idea – thanks for continuing it. (I also appreciate that you said it took you a while!) Friends and I living as expats in Switzerland have recently started a food blog (expatkochen.blogger.com) and look forward to continuing the idea from here. Thanks Kevin. 🙂

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  55. Amy says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:51 am

    Most of the things you received in your pay it forward I've never heard of! Sounds like fun. I'd love to do this!

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  56. lestlequik says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:54 am

    Game on!

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  57. Anon says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:14 am

    What a fun way to get to know people, try new things, pass on favorites of my own. I wonder what I would send…

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  58. Gabby says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:53 am

    I love this idea!

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  59. foodie ffanatic says

    December 1, 2009 at 7:45 am

    I love this idea! It's always fun to try what other people use in their kitchens. Thanks for a chance at the giveaway.

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  60. Brittany (He Cooks She Cooks) says

    December 1, 2009 at 8:56 am

    I don't know how I missed this opportunity on NQN. (Lucky you!) Well count me in on your drawing.

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  61. screwdestiny says

    December 1, 2009 at 9:08 am

    That is a super cool idea and I'd love to be in the drawing because I'm sure you'd send some awesome stuff. I'm not sure if I could find cool stuff to send in the place I live, were I chosen, but I guess that's what the internet's for.

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  62. CeciliaRose says

    December 1, 2009 at 10:25 am

    I'm currently studying abroad in Milan, Italy. It's been 4 months and am returning home on December 19th. I've been having the time of my life but I couldn't think of a better homecoming present then a package from you!

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  63. Eve says

    December 1, 2009 at 10:40 am

    When I saw Pay it Forward in the title I knew I had to comment. Not only is the idea of Pay it Forward (the book and the movie) totally brilliant, but also… Foodie goodies?! Count me in!

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  64. Dilani says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Great idea! And you have a great blog!

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  65. Joanne says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:15 am

    What a great idea Kevin! I love it.

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  66. ed and brooke says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:28 am

    great idea! count me in

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  67. Meals by Misty says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:29 am

    My students and I just talked about Pay it Forward..which is one of my favorite movies 🙂 Love your blog and your amazing photography! Your recipes are always so perfect!

    Reply
  68. Melissa says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:34 am

    I'm in! Also wanted to say that this is an awesome blog. Just stumbled across it after googling "strawberry sour cream recipes". (i had both, didn't know what to do with them, tho!) Great bread recipe, btw! I made mini muffins out of it. :o)

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  69. Katie says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:47 am

    sounds fun 🙂

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  70. Michele says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:47 am

    I love this idea! Your blog isn't so bad either! 😉

    Reply
  71. Lauren says

    December 1, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    I show everyone your blog when they are in need of a recipe, it's great! Ha ha, in fact, I was joking with my friends just this week that the next time I travel to Canada, I'd like to stop at your door to say hi and watch you cook! This would be a fun alternative!

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  72. Carol says

    December 1, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    Your blog is the first one I read every morning! I have tried lots of your recipes and we always love them. I liked your pie crust hints, can't wait to try your recipe. How fun getting a basket of foodie things!

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  73. Jenelle says

    December 1, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    This was the perfect incentive to finally comment on your blog, since I've been meaning to do so for a while. I am a huge fan and am always spreading the word about you. You post so many lovely recipes and since I'm in Ottawa, most of the ingredients available to you are also available to me at the same time. I look forward to continuing to follow you!

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  74. Peter says

    December 1, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    Living in Japan, the shipping costs of paying it forward will probably be ridiculous, but I can't resist all the same. Do I get bonus points for being half Canadian?

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  75. Anonymous says

    December 1, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    Oh how fun! I bet you'd send great stuff!

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  76. Pam says

    December 1, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    Wow, this is such a cool idea and fun too!

    Enjoy!

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  77. wdziedzic says

    December 1, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    The movie "Pay it Forward" is one of my favorites. i'd love to participate in this!!

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  78. Pam Hobbs says

    December 1, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    Great idea. I lurk on your site , you always have interesting recipes, and great pictures.

    Reply
  79. Mary S says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Great idea!

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  80. kimberleyblue says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    I love this idea! I would have a great time paying it forward to…Montreal has some great foodie products I'd love to give away!

    Reply
  81. Dawn says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    Such a lovely idea! Also, I have to thank you for answering my novice food blogging questions. I got my Lowel Ego and LOVE it and just got my 30D in the mail last night and hope to start using it this weekend!

    Reply
  82. Jessica @ JJsVinBlanc says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Lvoe the idea!

    Reply
  83. WannabeVirginia W. says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Bring it! eeerrr Send it…lol

    Reply
  84. OK Chick says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Great idea!

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  85. Christine says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Maybe having to pay it forward will make me post on my blog at least once in the coming year. 🙂

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  86. Anna says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Very neat thought! It would be a great thing to do with a circle of friends as well.

    Reply
  87. USA Kiwi (aka Kylee) says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    great idea!

    Reply
  88. Kathleen says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    I'm in! But do you have to be in North America to qualify? Because I'm in South America.

    Reply
  89. Leigh says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    What a lovely idea. A girlfriend and I are getting together this weekend to bake cookies and other yummies to give to friends and family for the holidays. This is very much in that spirit, and I love it!

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  90. The DeL Sisters says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    OH! The food you received looks good!

    Reply
  91. Kari says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    How fun! I love receiving goodies and love sending them out too!

    I'll send out some even if I'm not chosen!

    Reply
  92. Jessica Jo says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    i could totally do this. but saturday is the 7th, dude, not the 2nd.

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  93. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    Wonderful idea, Kevin! I'd love to get and pass on foodie gifts. Thanks!

    Reply
  94. JacquieLH says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    Awesome idea! I would love to participate in this. I can already put together a full basket of things to give away in my head 🙂

    Reply
  95. Sarah says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful idea!

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  96. Meagan says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Oh I love this, I have so many goodies that would be fun to giveaway.
    😀

    Reply
  97. Bree says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    This is an awesome idea!

    Reply
  98. Shenanigans says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    Amazing – I have so many ideas of what I could put into a Pay It Forward package!

    Reply
  99. Meg Bennett says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    (crossing fingers) I would love to get some great new items to try.

    Also, I thought about you the other day when I did a post on a new dip.

    Reply
  100. Sammy says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    This sounds like such a cool idea!

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  101. Beth says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Kevin, your blog is one of my favorites. Hope you're having a great holiday season!

    Reply
  102. Kim Scott says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Kevin,
    Love your blog…you always have the most mouth-watering pictures! Cool idea!
    Kim

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  103. Melia says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    Love it! I've been following your blog for about 6 months now, and even have it bookmarked in my favorites! Fingers crossed…

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  104. Candice or Keith says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    The pay it forward idea is really wonderful. I would love to send out my favorite goodies from this little corner of the planet…

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  105. aubrey says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    This is the perfect time of year for this- good luck to everyone!

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  106. Steph says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    That sounds like a great idea. I'd love to be part of the chain.

    Reply
  107. riot says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    Delightful!

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  108. Amanda says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:48 pm

    pick me pick me!

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  109. Lisa says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    Great idea and a perfect time for it! 🙂

    Reply
  110. jenisnape says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    As I post this comment, I am currently cooking your Beef Stroganoff 🙂
    Hope I get the chance to pay it forward too 🙂
    (Also, I miss all my usual Canadian cooking goodies since I'm stuck in the Netherlands at the moment ^^;)

    Reply
  111. Janet says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Pick me!! I love surprise goodies in the mail… but then again I have never won anything online before.. 🙁

    Reply
  112. Kathryn.Malison says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    Kevin
    What an awesome idea! I made a couple of your Thanksgiving recipes and they were a huge hit. Your recipes are amazing!!

    Reply
  113. Heather says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    neat idea, indeed!

    Reply
  114. Nicole says

    December 1, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    What a wonderful idea, good for you for being so thoughtful.

    Reply
  115. Meredith says

    December 1, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    What a fun idea! LOVE your blog – the recipies are to die for:)

    Reply
  116. melissa says

    December 1, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    this is such a beautiful idea. I may do it whether I win or not. =)

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  117. Natalie says

    December 1, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    love the concept and hope i win 🙂

    check out my blog for a chobani giveaway!

    Reply
  118. ana-maria says

    December 1, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    will this do? ; )

    Reply
  119. Sareberry says

    December 1, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Fun Game!

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  120. Vanessa says

    December 1, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    what a great idea! and i love cooking for others!

    Reply
  121. Becky says

    December 1, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    receiving a foodie goodie package from you in the mail, well, it would make my day and then to send out goodies to others, how much fun is that?!?!?! Kevin, you ROCK

    Reply
  122. Becky Smith Kuk says

    December 1, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    I love that. On a related idea, since there's so much cooking/baking I want to do (and not enough appetite in me to do it all for me) I've decided to give 12 random food gives to 12 random friends. It's the 12 days of food!

    Reply
  123. Raquel says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    Awesome Idea! I would so love to win! Raquel

    Reply
  124. Abby says

    December 2, 2009 at 12:16 am

    Oh I love things like paying it forward (any your blog)! Such kind and simple actions can really make someone's day! Great idea

    Reply
  125. Caryn says

    December 2, 2009 at 12:42 am

    I love the idea! I have my fingers crossed. PS. I love your blog!!

    Reply
  126. Rebecca says

    December 2, 2009 at 12:42 am

    I'm totally in! I think this is such a neat idea and I would be willing to pay it forward! LOVE THE IDEA!

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  127. [email protected] says

    December 2, 2009 at 2:02 am

    Lovely Idea, I love Lorraine too. Food blogging has been so good to me. Just today I received a copy of Ad Hoc (thomas keller) from Bouchonfor2 for a comment about comfort food. I also received a subscription to an Italian high end food magazine. I'm always willing to give it back.

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  128. Krissy says

    December 2, 2009 at 9:15 am

    nomnomnomnom.

    yes please!

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  129. Cortnee says

    December 2, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Brilliant idea. Tis the season! 🙂 p.s. LOVE your blog. Seriously.

    Reply
  130. Becky says

    December 2, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    How generous of you!

    Reply
  131. Rachel says

    December 2, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    Sweeeeeeeeet! Great idea!!

    Reply
  132. Pamela says

    December 2, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    This sounds like an awesome idea. I'm not a blogger, but I'd love to participate in this, if I could.

    Reply
  133. Elizabeth says

    December 2, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Kevin, I've been reading your blog for almost a year, and I've never posted. I'll take this opportunity to tell you how much I love your recipes and photography. You have excellent taste, and have provided us with many great dinners!

    Thank you for everything!
    Elizabeth

    Reply
  134. Ivy says

    December 2, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    What a great idea. It's really fun getting food related goodies and I always love sending back some Greek goodies.

    Reply
  135. fiona lynne says

    December 2, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    he he… the thought of a care package from you kicked me out of my blog-lurker status 🙂

    Reply
  136. N. VanDervort says

    December 2, 2009 at 5:25 pm

    Way to pay it forward. I also cook in a closet sized kitchen with an apartment sized stove/oven. People always ask if I "made this" when I bring goodies or leftovers to work because they think it is impossible to cook in a small kitchen!

    Reply
  137. Allie says

    December 2, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    What a cool idea!

    Reply
  138. A. Jane Patience says

    December 2, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    That's very generous. I've enjoyed your posts very much, so it's a little selfish to enter the contest, too.

    Reply
  139. Calvine says

    December 2, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    What a fun idea!! I would love to pay it forward 🙂

    Thanks, Kevin!

    Reply
  140. meaghan says

    December 2, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    This is such a fun idea!
    Now, what would I want to pay forward…?

    Reply
  141. VW says

    December 2, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    Interesting. Do you have any ideas what you're going to put in the basket? Whatever they will be, I think the recipients should try to make something out of them!

    Reply
  142. [email protected] Cutting Edge of Odinary says

    December 3, 2009 at 1:55 am

    Wow I almost missed this post! What a great idea!

    Reply
  143. Lisa Donovan says

    December 3, 2009 at 6:59 am

    This sounds like something I did in a book club when I was in elementary school! Sounds like fun!

    Reply
  144. Amy says

    December 3, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    I love your blog. It is a weekly read for me!

    Reply
  145. Rich'n'Rach says

    December 3, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    I must say that even if I don't get the package, I'll be paying forward all of the DIVINE recipes I've tried from your blog to my Christmas goodie plate recipients this year…lots of choc. zucchini bread!

    Reply
  146. K says

    December 3, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    This = Amazingness. I am not amazing at cooking. I took a vacation to Charleston, and was so impressed by an amazing portobella mushroom sandwich that I googled a recipe. Thus I landed upon your blog, and have been nothing but inspired by pistachio pestos and recipes that make my mind scream in desire. I am still figuring out why it makes a difference if I let the butter naturally soften, or put it in the microwave (seperation of water!). I am a shame of a cook, in an itty bitty apartment in Atlanta, but you inspire me. So.. for letting me glimpse into your delicious recipes, and hope that I can one day measure up… thanks a bunch. 🙂

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  147. cb says

    December 4, 2009 at 3:10 am

    Brilliant! I just want to let you know that I love following your blog and continue to try your concoctions and haven't been let down yet! Keep the good ideas coming!

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  148. Nicole says

    December 4, 2009 at 3:32 am

    Well I'm not a very good blogger, but I enjoy reading yours. I am always inspired by your recipes.

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  149. Anything but Work says

    December 4, 2009 at 5:52 am

    Love reading about your recipes and concoctions!! Thanks!!

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  150. Helen says

    December 4, 2009 at 6:45 am

    What a fun idea! Love your blog, just tried your swiss chard gratin last week..loved it!

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  151. Angie says

    December 4, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    This is an ADORABLE idea! And Kevin your food ROCKS!!!!

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  152. Puppydogs says

    December 4, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    I love the idea and would like the goodies, but I don't blog oh well. I wanted you to know that I like your site!

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  153. Cami says

    December 4, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    I recently found your blog and love it. I think this sounds like a great idea and a good way to get me to try some new recipes!

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  154. Sara says

    December 4, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    I love giving food gifts. It is sometimes hard to figure out what to give people, but usually quality chocolate, spices, or homemade items are good.

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  155. Cari Snell says

    December 15, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    I love paying it forward ideas! Thanks Kevin!

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