So remember when my book came out and one of the giveaways was a cast iron skillet and fifteen pounds of bacon?
Well. I was actually supposed to give away two cast iron skillets. But I forgot all about that second one because the week before the book released I was very busy watching Mississippi State baseball while I tried to ignore All The Nerves. I really was scared out of my ever-livin’ mind, and baseball was my most favorite coping mechanism in my time of publication need.
I will pause for a moment so that you can marvel at my lack of mental strength and maturity.
So for the last three months, that second skillet has been under the watchful eye of my friend Maria at Tyndale. And earlier this week I got a couple of very funny emails from Tyndale friends that essentially said I AM TIRED OF MOVING THAT SKILLET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I WANT TO SIT DOWN IN MARIA’S OFFICE. PLEASE GIVE IT AWAY.
Which is what I’m about to do.
But – but! – there’s even better news. Because this past weekend I got to hang out with sweet Misty from Petit Jean Meats, so after the Tyndale folks emailed me about the skillet, I emailed Misty and said, “Hey. You want to give away some more bacon?” And then she wrote me back and said, “Yep. Sure do.”
(That might not have been the exact conversation.)
(But you get the idea.)
And that is why today I am so happy to give away a 12-inch cast iron skillet along with fifteen pounds of Petit Jean Meats bacon.
These two things belong together. It’s the Southern way. And I can tell you without hesitation that Petit Jean’s black pepper bacon is the best I have ever had.
That is high praise considering that I am no stranger to the bacon.
SO. If you’d like to enter to win a a 12-inch Lodge cast iron skillet, FIFTEEN POUNDS-O-BACON, and a copy of my book because, well, WHY NOT, just leave a comment on this post. If you’d like a second entry, just go like the Petit Jean Meats Facebook page and then come back here and leave an additional comment (you can just say “PJM Facebook” or something like that in your second entry).
I’ll close comments on this post Friday night, and I’ll select a winner using random.org.
Happy Wednesday, y’all!
This giveaway is now closed.
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Yum. Love some bacon bacon bacon.
Woohoo! bacon!
This may be my favorite giveaway of all time
Love your blog and your book! I have been wanting a cast iron skillet forever. And the bacon? Bonus!
My hubby and our four children (two who are HS football playing boys) would go hog wild over 15 pounds of bacon! And think of the delicious gravy I could make in that cast iron skillet. Makes this Texas girl’s heart happy. Thanks, Sophie! (And Tyndale) (And Petit Jean Meats). :-)
Yumm! Bacon! I can’t say I’ve ever had Arkansas bacon!
Would love to have skillet.
Yay for bacon!
I love your blog, would love your book, have never owned my own cast iron skillet, and WE’RE OUTTA BACON!!!
Also I went and liked PJ Meats fb page, and it looks delicious!
This made my Wednesday! Thank you.
15 pounds is a LOT of bacon, and I assure you I would you it responsibly. …if there is any such thing as using that much bacon responsibly, anyway.
I would love to win this, but my family would love it more. Bacon!
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Pick me! :)
Woohoo! Bacon :) see you at DOTmom!!!!!
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I read your book over the weekend and loved it! Would also love a new skillet and some bacon :)
I do believe that winning a prize like this would guarantee the long term success of my marriage. But no pressure. :-)
Love bacon!
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Yep, I wanna win that bacon with all my heart. Only in ‘Merica! But I am not complaining; tis my favorite food group!! ;)
Mmmmmm bacon and something to cook it in!!
Love peppered bacon!!!!
You really are a PR dream for all of the bacon producers in the world, the English speaking ones anyway. Unless your blog is translated into other languages. PJM Facebook!
I’d love this! Would be perfect for tailgating!!!
I want the bacon!!!!!! And the skillet! What an awesome combo!
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Oh yes I would live to win! Absolutely adored your book.
oh mama I want me some bacon bacon baon! and a big ol skillet :)
Cast Iron Skillet, bacon and your book…what could be better! Happy Wednesday..
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Book and Bacon…yes please!
I would love love love to win this!!
This would make my husband oh-so happy…he loves bacon and I rarely (if ever) buy it, so PICK ME *waves arms around wildly* PICK ME!!!
A cast iron skillet and bacon – now you’re talking!
PJM
Also, were you in charge of the yearbook my senior year (2000/2001)?
I would really love a cast iron skillet – just found a cornbread recipe that needs one!
Yes please. And amen. 15 lbs of bacon? Sweet mercy.
Bacon and your book – what a great combination!
Love cast iron!!
Would love that skillet!
Cast iron skillet + bacon = Yes Please!
I do love bacon!!!
Love both of these items. I would love to have another iron skillet. My men don’t turn down bacon!!!
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Thank you, Sophie!
Additionally LIKED the bacon on facebook.
Holy cow…ummm…pig….I love bacon! I hope we win!
We love cast iron skillets and bacon at our house!
Bacon. My kids would be in heaven if they saw that much bacon come into our house. They are bacon fans! :-)
Oh, man. I totally need this!
Good morning! Some bacon for breakfast would be delicious right about now. I recently discovered your pod cast and it is a life saver for me as I unpack a new home. Keep them coming!
Is there anything on this earth better than some amazing bacon? Not many things, lol :) Thank you!
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PJM Facebook….. since reading your book, and re-kindling my fondness for bacon, and also salivating over the southern cooking ideas – I think a skillet would be a mighty fine addition to my northern kitchen cooking tool kit!
Thanks in Minnesota.
What could be better a skillet, bacon and a book.
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You cannot go wrong with that combination! Sign me up!
I absolutely loved your book! I bought one for myself and my mom just so we could talk about it. It’s like you wrote part of my own life’s story.
I love bacon!
Would love to try!!! Thanks
I’ve always hoped to own a cast iron skillet! Thank you so much for the chance to win!!
Id love the bacon and the skillet but Id love your book even more!
Love bacon! And cast iron! And your writing!
Bacon! bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon!!! (think Golden Retriever)
I would love a cast iron skillet! This Yankee doesn’t have one *Hangs head in shame* But I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said to myself while cooking, “this would be a whole lot better if I had a cast iron skillet.”
Truth.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Bacon Bacon Bacon!!!! Oh, and I LOVE to cook in a cast iron skillet! Have a great day friend!
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Gotta have ’em!
I love your blog! I loved your book! Having a cast iron skillet is a must have in any southern kitchen! Of course I have one (my grandmother’s) but would like another one! And bacon, what can I say. Best food ever, should be its own food group, wait I’ve heard that before……. Thanks for making me laugh!
Oh, fun! I’d like to win!
My family and I are bacon lovers from way back! Plus who doesn’t need an awesome cast iron skillet!? Come on! Southern all the way, darlin’!
Yes, yes I do want to win a cast iron skillet and 15 pounds of bacon. Thank you very much!
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity, BooMama!
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PJM too! LOVE BACON!
Yum- bacon!
As an Arkansas girl, I love me some bacon!! Yay for Petit Jean!
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This Mississippi girl has been married 18 years and NEVER owned a cast iron skillet!! I know it’s bordering on the unforgivable sin!! And in the words of Jim Gaffigan, “Bacon is the greatest thing on Earth!!”
I just started reading your blog a few weeks ago. Not sure how I have missed it. I am a Southern Belle Sister with you. I am from Alabama but live in Kentucky now. It’s nice to get a “taste” of southern stuff everytime I read your blog. While I bleed Crimson RTR!–I loved going to Mississippi State and Ole Miss to football games when I was in college. I would love a new Lodge skillet to add to my collection and who wouldn’t want bacon?
I would love some bacon!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to win a cast iron skillet!!
Oh, I’d love to win!
Enjoy your website and would love frying the bacon in my new cast iron skillet ;)
I think I love bacon as much as you, but am embarrassed to say I have to cook it in the microwave as I have no cast iron skillet . . . I would love to win!
Thanks for an opportunity to win bacon! :) Live with some big bacon fans. ;)
Liked the meat page. :)
I love bacon AND cast iron pans!
Just liked the PJM facebook page, too!
Love, love, love cast iron skillets and love, love, love bacon even more!
This Southern girl (Pastor’s wife) who lives in Iowa would LOVE to win! Your book sounds awesome! Will have to get it on my next Amazon order! Love your blog! It’s like going on a trip home to Mississippi!
Bacon!!
I already have your book and I LOVE it, but I can most definitely use a skillet and bacon!
I’d LOVE to win this package!! LOVE, I tell ya!
Sweet Sophie!
I love you, your book, cast iron skillets and PJ Bacon! If I win, I will be glad to fry you up some and bring it personally to Birmingham to sure!