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.
I would be most excited about winning the book – but the other two are great bonuses!
I loved your book. My mom and I went on a road trip and I read it to her as she drove. It is very hard to read when you are laughing so hard you can’t breathe and tears are running down your face. THANK YOU for that. It has been a very hard year (my husband (37)had a stroke) and I needed to read something like this. THANK YOU.
There is nothing I would love more than to win that skillet and some bacon! I loved your book and would love to share a copy with a friend.
I just found out last night that you taught English in Baton Rouge to a dear friend, Jason Russell. I live in Baton Rouge and would love to chat with you about your time here!! Love listening to you and Big Mama’s blog. Just downloaded all of them and listening to you, Big Mama and Fry Daddy. Good times!
Your book was a sweet taste of home for this Alabama girl living in Oregon! Bacon just happens to be our teenage son’s love language so we would definitely put the hurt on this giveaway!
Don’t hate me but…I don’t eat red meat. But my husband would love some REAL bacon instead of the crappy turkey bacon we have in our house. And who doesn’t love a skillet?
It’s pork, so it’s white meat, isn’t it?
I just don’t want someone to miss out on the wonder that is PJ Bacon if they don’t have to. No disrespect to your dietary decisions, OK? A person can only speak with love when speaking of PJ Meats.
Who wouldn’t want a cast iron skillet and bacon (and a book)? What better combination is there in the world?
Ummmmm, bacon, bacon, bacon. I’d love some bacon please!
WPS. NeverYield.
I would love to win a cast iron skillet and some Petit Jean Bacon!! I have a copy of your book already, but if I win, I can give one away!! :)
Yum! We love bacon and sadly, do not have a cast iron skillet.
I like PJM on Facebook!! And I love Boomama too!! :)
Yes, please. I will take all. the. bacon. :)
I love me some bacon and a good cast iron skillet!
Your book was wonderful!
Ohhhhh…..we love bacon, cast iron skillets, your book and Brett Pirtle, an awesome Mississippi State baseball player. The CWS was so exciting because he’s a Tyler, Texas boy and he grew up playing baseball with my son and lots of other East Texas boys. BTW, love your blog too!
Happy Hump Day!
I’d love to win! Thanks for hosting!
You crack me up! I would love a new skillet and some bacon! My boys (12 and 10) are definitely lovers of the bacon. . .
Would love this!
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Yay Bacon!
My word- what a great giveaway. I love me the bacon and DO NOT own a skillet. Yay!
A cast iron skillet makes the best cornbread. Bacon is definitely a favorite in our house.
You had me at bacon.
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Oh my goodness! I have been wanting your book and a cast iron skillet for so long! And the bacon is just an added bonus!
Me! We love us some bacon around these parts and I don’t own a cast iron skillet. It’s on my wish list. :)
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I need bacon!!! ;)
Cast Iron and Bacon make me smile. Your book made me smile – YOU KEEP ME SMILING! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love bacon.
Funny for you. Took my oldest to the 80000 degree MSU game Sat. Before we left at the start of the 4th quarter, they played some Johnny Cash, God’s Gonna Cut You Down and found Jonathan Holder in the crowd. There were louder cheers for him that there were almost the whole game. Then in the line for the shuttle, I hear people asking who that was. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Did they live under a rock the past 4 months? So I informed them of who he was and why they played that song. I might or might not be obsessed with some MSU baseball. Been that way all my life!
I would love to read your book while munching on some bacon :)
Oh and I liked the PJM page and now I’m starving……..
Love PJM. I have my grandmother’s cast iron skillet (it’s really old, cause I’m old now, haha) and it’s one of my most prized possessions. Would love to have one to give to my daughter.
I’d love to win!!
Bacon is my life.
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Just went to the bacon facebook page. Hungry.
I love bacon!!
I love bacon and I love your book!!
I do love bacon. My momma still uses all her cast iron skillets. And I posted on PJM fb page.
New skillet AND bacon? Yes please!!! :)
Love your book. Already read it and gave it away. The black pepper bacon is over the top good. I need that cast iron skillet to add to my collection.
I live in Birmingham and love your Blog! You brighten my day :). I would love to win the skillet and bacon but most of all, I would love to win your book!
Please keep writing!!
Karen
I need all of those things in my life!!! Please pick me!
ME, ME, ME, ME, ME, ME, ME, ME! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE PICK ME! PLEASE!
I need that skillet. And that bacon? It goes without saying.
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I loooooooove me some bacon! Pick me! Pick me! (Pretty please!)
with three daughters plundering my skillets, i need another!
thank you for the fun and yummy giveaway!
Love you website!! So glad to find you
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I loved your book – and hooray for bacon! I’m pretty sure bacon is my husband’s love language.
Never won an Internet give-a-way, this sure would be a great one to win! Loved your book too!
Of course I’d love to win bacon and a skillet!
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Your book was hilarious – could not put it down.
Would love this!
I would love that skillet – since my mama won’t pass hers on to me yet!
Mmmm, bacon
I would love to have that skillet – since my mama won’t pass hers down to me yet!
This would make me mom of the decade!!
oh how sweet this would be. My oldest son would love me forever! When I was pregnant with him I could consume a pound of bacon a day!! No exaggeration (hence the 40 lb weight gain :|) No his most requested and favorite meal is anything with bacon….burgers, pizzas, blt’s and so on. And who doesn’t love and need a cast iron skillet!!!
OMG, my new favorite is bacon baked with brown sugar and pecans…..
I loved your book and I would love to win!
15 lbs of bacon will probably be just enough for our community! for one meal!
would love to win..
Yum, love BACON! And a new cast iron skillet would be awesome too!
well WHO wouldn’t want fifteen pounds of bacon to eat while reading your book??? That sounds like the perfect weekend to me!
My kids would love to win all that bacon. I would love the book and the skillet.
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Would love to win! :)
I LOVE bacon!! I really want to read your book!! Thanks so much!!
Oh. My. Stars. Nothing would say, “Happy Anniversary, Honey!” like 15 pounds of bacon. I would be Wife of the DECADE. You are hysterical and I love your blog. And also, pick me!! Pick me!!
Yes, please:) I’ve been wanting to read your book….and who doesn’t want free bacon?!
Petit Jean bacon is the best! Would love to win!
I loved your book! It reminded me of my grandparents from South Arkansas and how God blesses us with family to enjoy, despite the inevitable quirks :)
I would LOVE some bacon and a skillet! What’s not to love about those?!
It’s meant for me! I was actually eating cracked pepper bacon when I read this post.
I don’t have a cast iron skillet and would LOVE to learn how to cook on one! Plus…who doesn’t love bacon??
I would love all three! Yummy delish – and I am talking about your book! :)
Oh yes, please, Ma’am!
I love cast iron and bacon!
I would love to win your giveaway. Yum!
Now, isn’t this just the trifecta of gifts!! Love all three.
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Yes to both!!
Bacon and an iron skillet . . . a marriage made in heaven!
Oh my, three things that would make my life complete! Well.maybe.that’s.a.stretch. But, I’d love to have your book – I’ve been wanting to get it, I don’t own a cast iron skillet (how is that possible since I’m on the back-side of my 50’s), and my entire family LOVES bacon. Please enter me!
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Woo Hoo! How exciting :)
What’s not to love about this giveaway!?? Bacon, skillet & book? I am in!!
I love you, bacon and cast iron cooking equipment in that order. And I know I would adore your book!
I’ve always wanted a cast iron skillet! Fond memories of my g’ma bringing it with her to OK from CA on their annual vacations to stay with us–awesome meals! And bacon?! WHOA! Bring. it. on.
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I love all things bacon!
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It’s sacrilegious NOT to have an iron skillet if you’re Southern, don’t you think?! ha! Bacon and skillets just go together. : )
Oh I do love bacon sizzling in a skillet!
Imagine the possibilities with 15 pounds of bacon!
PJM Facebook – thank you for the recommendation!
I absolutely loved hearing you speak at AWBU this past weekend! And I would love to win some bacon and a cast iron skillet.
So happy to get a second chance at 15 pounds of bacon. :)