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.
Yummy bacon and a skillet. Whoo-hoo!
I would LOVE a cast iron skillet full of books and bacon!!
mmmm….bacon.
Just saw your book in our Xtian book store all the way out here in California! Yay!
Yummmmmm – bacon!!!
I do not own a cast iron skillet, so this would be fantastic, and bacon as a bonus and your book as a second bonus! Whoooo Hooooo
I’d love to win. Three of my favorite things.
Sounds awesome, would love the triple!
What about Syria, John Kerry?
This would make my kids day!
I’ve never had one! I want my Grandma’s (southern cook) but she’s going to live forever, so I should just get my own. And I want to read your book, so this really works out well! :D
Joy, joy!!!!
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Bacon? Yes, please. I firmly believe if all the world leaders would sit down and have some bacon, world peace would happen right then and there!
Yes, please! I’ve never heard of that brand of bacon, and I believe I must try it soon.
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You had me at bacon, sign me up!
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Yummy… bacon!!
Wahoo for bacon! Loved your book. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Yay bacon!
I would love to have the cast iron skillet and know I could really put the hurt on the 15 lbs of bacon!
Would love these 3 items!
I need a iron skillet with the bacon and your book magic!!!!!
I need a cast iron skillet in my life. Oh and the bacon would be good too!
my wife need this skillet to cook me and the family wonderful meals the cookbook would make her happy too
Could read book during naptime after making BLTs in skillet for my grandblessings ♥
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I liked bacon
My son will be coming in a few weeks. One of his favorite things to eat is bacon so it would sure be nice to win this bacon for him, along with a cast iron skillet to fry it in. I’d also be quite pleased to win a copy of your book, which I’m certain is delightful, since I’m always amused when I read your blog. Thanks for giving all this away.
Gotta love an iron skillet, some bacon, and a good book!
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I want it!
I would LOVE to win. I haven’t read your book yet, and one can never have too many cast iron skillets, or bacon!
I’d love to win! Thanks.
I love bacon and cast iron skillets. I have your book and LOVE it so far! I can’t wait to finish it!
I never win anything, but I already bought your book and read it. If I won, I would have a copy to give away! (But I might keep the bacon and the skillet.) So it would be win, win, win…..
I still have not read your book, though I want to. And a free 15 lbs of bacon would certainly help our grocery budget. And my husband, self appointed bacon cooker in this house, recently listened to me after years and discovered how wonderful cooking with a cast iron skillet is. So, basically, I’d love to win this! : )
Love me some bacon! Want your book! Need a cast iron skillet!
Yummmmm, baaaaccccooonnn! Laugh at the You tube video, Ultimate Dog Tease. So funny! . . . maple flavored????
I absolutely loved your book! I passed it on to my mom to read, and she enjoyed it just as much (especially since she was born and reared in Mississippi). Thanks for the giveaway!
Bacon is God’s perfect food.
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What a fun(ny) giveaway! Would love to win the prize!
Awesome giveaway!! Thanks :)
An iron skillet and 15 pounds of bacon…a little bit of heaven on Earth!
Love your blog, bacon, and would love a cast iron skipper!!
We love bacon, cast iron and your book !!
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Sounds like a perfectly delicious give-away :)
That much bacon has to be the greatest giveaway prize ever! :)
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Read your book and LOVED it! Would really enjoy some bacon and a new skillet!
I love bacon and cast iron skillets!
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I loved your book and would love to win the skillet and 15 ponds of bacon!
Liked PJM on FB.
Love me a cast iron skillet and my husband loves him some bacon :)
I live in The south and do not own an iron skillet…shocking! Would Love this!
Love bacon!
I love your blog and bacon:)
Bacon is my love language. I even have an entire Pinterest board devoted to it. I also like to read and cook so does that make me the perfect candidate for this giveaway or what?!? :)
Bacon AND a new skillet? Thank you, yes I would, very much.
Just finished the book, loved it and would love my own skillet!
Who can say no to bacon? Not me!
Love your blog and your book. :) Blessings to you!
AB
Mmmmm…bacon….
This is a great prize, thank you.
I have a copy of your book, but can think of lots of friends I could give second copy to! Also, I <3 iron skillets & bacon. :)
Love me some bacon!
Just finished reading Melanie’s book! No, not a slow reader…but have been reading it out loud to my husband…he’s a slow listener:) Would love to win your book! The skillet and bacon would just be an added bonus!
Best giveaway ever!!
Hi! just discovered your site recently (loved the one about the fan!) The Bacon sounds absolutely wonderful, and a good Skillet too? Wow – very nice giveaway!
…and Thanks for a fun blog. Blessings!
Thanks from Colorado!
Sure! I’d love to give a copy of your book to my Mama.
Bacon in an iron skillet…BAM!
My husband and son would love this bacon and I would love the skillet!
So glad you had a great time in good ole ARKANSAS! WE do have the BEST bacon!!
What a terrific prize!
Skillet and bacon……yes please :)
Bacon!! Baconbaconbacon! I sound like that little doggie in the commercial.
Yes, please!
I would love a big ol cast iron skillet. And bacon? Bacon is always good.
I would love everything- my grandson thinks that when I am home in the early morning(as opposed to leaving for work) there should be bacon!
The skillet, and especially the bacon, would enrich my life immensely!
I liked the Facebook page, so this is my 2nd entry!
I just loved your book! Made me cry and laugh out loud. I plan to give it to several people for Christmas.
Even vegetarians miss bacon!
Well if this isn’t just the best giveaway! Love me some bacon! Also, I’ve really enjoyed your book. So happy for you!
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Yum! Who doesn’t love bacon!
I would love some bacon!!!!
A perfect giveaway! :)
Me! Me! Random selector, pick me!
I’d love some bacon and a skillet! And your book, of course!!
Liked PJM on Facebook
I hope you pick me! Thanks for having the giveaway.
My family and I love bacon,new kitchen stuff, and you! Yea!
I LOVE bacon….bacon, bacon, bacon. I absolutely love cast iron anything. AND I love your writing.This is a perfect contest for me.
Love some bacon!
AND I liked Petite Jean Meats on Facebook
Your book was great! If I win, I’ll give it away. I love cast iron skillets and of course, bacon!