Giveaway Announcement – Win $100 or a Cookbook!

Posted on | August 24, 2010 | 203 Comments |

Update Sept 11th – All the contest entries are posted to this page, the number next to your name will be your entry number.

I was recently contacted by CSN stores to do a promotional giveaway on the blog for my readers and I thought, why not! I’d love to spread the joy around. CSN stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from cookware to cribs to dining room sets and dog beds! They are giving away a $100 gift certificate which can be redeemed at any of their 200+ web sites to one lucky reader.

Since only one person can win the $100, I thought I will throw in a consolation price of my own. I am giving away 4 copies of my absolute favorite cookbook, my Kerala cooking bible – Mrs. K.M.Mathew’s Flavours of the Spice Coast. I have raved about this book many times in this blog before. It is a beautiful book with mouthwatering pictures and a great collection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes. I have tripled my cookbook collection since this post where I declared this book my favorite, but I haven’t found a better one yet.

Flavours of The Spice Coast

So, what do you have to do to get the $100 gift certificate or a copy of the most amazing Kerala cookbook? Not much, just Leave a comment on this post and let me know what your favorite recipe on this blog is, before September 12th 2010 . If you have never tried any recipe from here before, have a look around and let me know which recipe you are most likely to try first.

In order to improve your chances at the $100 gift certificate and the book, do one or more of the following.

Share this post on Facebook and mention in your comment that you have done so, and you will get an extra entry in the giveaway.
Share this post on Twitter and mention in your comment that you have done so, and you will get yet another entry.
If you have your own blog, add a link to this post on your blog and let me know through a comment and you will get an additional entry.

How will I select the winners?

I will add all the email ids from the comments on this post to a spreadsheet.
If you have done any of the above three actions, your e-mail id will be added multiple times to the spreadsheet, once for each of the items. So if you shared this post on facebook and twitter you will get three entries, if you shared on Facebook you will get two entries. So on and so forth.
Then I will use a random number generator to select 5 lucky winners from the spreadsheet.
First person chosen will get the $100 gift certificate from CSN Stores.
Next 4 will get a copy of the book Flavours of the Spice Coast.
The contest ends on September 12th, 2010 Midnight, Pacific Standard Time.

More Info

CSN Stores will only ship their products to US and Canada residents. So if you win the giveaway and you don’t reside in either of these countries, you can still get their gift certificate by email and send it to any of your friends or relatives in US or Canada.
I will ship the books to anywhere in the world. So if you win the $100 gift certificate and you don’t have anyone in US or Canada that you can give it to, you will have an option of opting for the book instead. In that case the gift certificate will go to the second winner in the list.
All winners will be contacted by e-mail, so please leave a valid e-mail id. The gift certificate is sent by email, but the book winners will need to send me your mailing address so that I can ship the book to you.

So, what are you waiting for? Find your favorite recipe on the site and leave a comment. Also, click on the Share this Post and Tweet this Post links on top of this post to increase your chances. Good luck! Remember, the contest ends on September 12th, 2010 Midnight, Pacific Standard Time.

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203 Responses to “Giveaway Announcement – Win $100 or a Cookbook!”

sandhya
August 24th, 2010 @ 12:33 am

I asked my best half to try this and it was a huge success.He is someone who has no interest in cooking (but loves eating yummy foods and the outcome of this recipe made his day.Never thought preparing a mouthwatering chicken curry is so easy.
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2007/03/kerala-chicken-masala.html
thanks
San
Arti
August 24th, 2010 @ 1:00 am

I absolutely loved your Spiced Kale Dal(lentil). Simple recipe for a wonderful leafy green.
Arch
August 24th, 2010 @ 1:22 am

Sig, you are actually giving away copies of Mrs Mathew’s book – WOW !! My favourite recipe from your blog, which I have made many times over is the Egg Roast from this very book !
Happy Cook
August 24th, 2010 @ 1:37 am

Sig Shared this in Twitter, FB too
Never knows ones luck.
I have to say I have the book and I love the book so maybe i shuold not join in for the book.
As you know i have tried you spicy pop corn chicken.
What i would love to try a lot of recipes from you place. But in my list is the lolli pop chicken.
Srivalli
August 24th, 2010 @ 1:46 am

Hey Sig! there seems to be an error! I typed in a whole big comment and before hitting save, hit the share button..the post went off!..:(

anyways the book looks awesome with tempting pictures….I have been wanting to make your Tangdi Kabab..sometime soon..:)
srividhya Ravikumar
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:43 am

Hai..i love all your recipes especially kerela recipes are awesome… going to try atleast one today…
Divya
August 24th, 2010 @ 4:12 am

Wow,I don’t know which one is more appealing,the gift certificate or the cookbook!!I’ve been planning to try out the Chicken Pulao!!

Sharing this on Facebook!!
Priti
August 24th, 2010 @ 4:36 am

Wonderful give away ..I would like to make roasted egg curry looks very yum…
Priti
August 24th, 2010 @ 4:36 am

Shared in FB too…
Doli
August 24th, 2010 @ 5:07 am

Oh I love the chicken curry restaurant style recipe that you have here. I’ve made this numerous times and I’ve always got praises for that curry It’s easy and yet yummy to taste!
Latha
August 24th, 2010 @ 5:32 am

Hi sig,

Love all your cocktail recipes. Made lychee martini and Mango margarita many times. Sharing it in FB and in my blog.
Colleen Cole
August 24th, 2010 @ 5:36 am

We love fish curry in this house and will be trying your recipe soon! I have shared on Twitter and on Facebook. Thanks!
Karen Benevento
August 24th, 2010 @ 6:32 am

Hubby and I love to try different ethnic dishes. I’m dying to try the Restaurant Style Chicken Curry recipe. It sounds wonderful.
I’ve tweeted and shared the contest on Facebook.
Radhika Vasanth
August 24th, 2010 @ 6:39 am

I love most of your Kerala cum Tamil Non Veg recipes and there is one (Kerala style Spicy Chicken roast) which makes me drool every time I think about it. I have shared it in FB and twitter.
Archana
August 24th, 2010 @ 6:39 am

I have book marked the ” caramelized cat fish” recipe for many months now. It is so nice of you to give away not one but 4 copies of the book ! Thank you
Maureen
August 24th, 2010 @ 6:44 am

I love shrimp and garlic so the Grilled Scampi with Lemon-Garlic-Shallot-Oregano Butter sounds so mouth watering.
padmaja
August 24th, 2010 @ 6:56 am

Hey Sig… ooohh cant wait for 12th sept now.. i have tried so many sig but my family’s all time fav is your wonderful “Ginger-Cilantro Chicken Wings”
farmkat
August 24th, 2010 @ 7:19 am

I seem to have sweet potatoes on my mind lately – Your sweet potato flat looks awesome. That would be the first recipe I’d try.
Thanks for the giveaway. Your site looks great.
Meghana
August 24th, 2010 @ 7:28 am

Hello Sig

The all time favorite at our home is
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2007/05/chilli-chicken.html

I have tried this using paneer, and shrimp and was a huge hit everytime.

last sunday i made kerala style chicken masala, simple delicious

Thanks for the giveaway
Meghana
Sudeshna
August 24th, 2010 @ 7:43 am

Priti,
I just loved this post. I shared it on my FaceBook profile and also tweeted the link, and though I have no mailing address in US or Canada right now, I wish I just get hold of one copy of the book.
PS: I loved your semiyan payesam and even tried it once at home, it was great.
Sanchita
August 24th, 2010 @ 8:13 am

Hi Dear!

This is a great idea!

Here is my favourite from your blog: Chemmeen Ularthiyathu (Roasted Prawns)

I have tried similar dish at home and it tastes great!

Thanks,
Sanchita.
nisha
August 24th, 2010 @ 8:40 am

sig…i have quite a few favourites on ur blog..the beef ularthuyathu, the chilli fish, chicken chilli fry and the cocktails top the list
sathya sankar
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:16 am

Hey Sig, Wonderful Giveaway!
I have tried so many dishes from Live To Eat, but my all time fav is the orange pannacotta !
i have shared the link in Facebook and twitter !
shobha
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:17 am

I actually started the South beach diet after I read about it on your blog and used to follow the frittata recipe,the kale,chickpea flour dosa recipes..

I lost 8 pounds.Thank you so much and I would love to win…
Nive
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:18 am

Great giveaway..thanks..I loved the keema dosa and tried at home which came out really good..

ramvinayak_81@rediffmail.com
Sharmi
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:22 am

Hey Sig,
Would love to get my hands on the book:)
I have many favourites in your blog but the latest is the pazampuri.
smitha
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:31 am

Hi Sig,

A giveaway…what a wonderful idea!!!! i love the idea of getting my hands on the book… but well i ve never had much luck with any kind of lottery so i ll keep my fingers crossed ;>
Sharmi
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:31 am

Sig, I have announced it on facebook and twitter too…
Sadhana Ginde
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:40 am

Pan seared Halibut with Garlic Chives-Ginger-Coconut Sauce looks absolutely heavenly — cant wait to try it out!
- Sadhana Ginde
  August 24th, 2010 @ 9:43 am
  
  PS: I’ve shared this post on both FB & Twitter
Mamatha
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:51 am

Just shared this post on FB.

I have a lot of favorites from your blog but if I have to pick just one, then it would have to be the eggplant theeyal.
Ashley H.
August 24th, 2010 @ 10:01 am

The nutty chickent wings look yummy!
Manju
August 24th, 2010 @ 10:01 am

OOhh..love giveaways!!

I will have to say I love this http://blog.sigsiv.com/2010/03/mutton-chukka-tamil-style-mutton-dry-fry.html

I know a little odd..me being me..but AJ loved this one time I made for him

ANd can you believe I dont own a copy of that book yet. All I have is photographs of various pages I managed to take when I borrowed from the library and from a friend
sanyukta gour
August 24th, 2010 @ 10:05 am

wow…awesome giveaway dear…u hv a lovely space with many yum recipes…shldtry all but would love to try chicken curry restaurant style…love csn stores for there wide shopping trends…and so sweet of u tht u r giving also a book…awesome book…fingers crossed..all the best to all…
sanyukta gour
August 24th, 2010 @ 10:09 am

spreading the word in my blog-
http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/2010/08/bday-treat-for-my-hubby.html
sanyukta gour
August 24th, 2010 @ 10:13 am

SHARED ON FB too-
Sana Bayes awesome giveaway @ sig space..do checkout-
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2010/08/giveaway-announcement-win-100-or-a-cookbook.html/comment-page-1#comment-51176
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2010/08/giveaway-announcement-win-100-or-a-cookbook.html/comment-page-1#comme
blog.sigsiv.com
Malar
August 24th, 2010 @ 10:40 am

The favourite recipe I’ve tried from your site is “Tamil style mutton bryani”. It came out very good. mm…. the thought of it makes me drool… lol. Thanks for sharing such beautiful recipes…:)
Vijitha
August 24th, 2010 @ 10:43 am

This is a cool one Sig! I am expecting my first baby this Nove and would be glad to shop the “baby stuffs” he he
Vani Kaniattu
August 24th, 2010 @ 11:09 am

Chemmeen Ularthiyathu is my favorite one!!really delicious.
Jem
August 24th, 2010 @ 11:27 am

Hi there, I’ve just recently found your site, so I haven’t tried too many recipes, but the Feb. 2007 Goat Curry is my favorite, so far!
Vythegi
August 24th, 2010 @ 11:30 am

Your blog is the BEST and I absolutely love the Kerala Cuisine so WOULD love to win the cook book

I have many favorites from your blog just to name a few, Mutton Chops, Chicken Pulav, Chicken with Green chiles…

I have also shared this on Facebok
Champa
August 24th, 2010 @ 12:05 pm

I am not going to lie to you. This is the first time I am ever entering this site. I surely will look up on your recipe list to see if I find something interesting.
swarna
August 24th, 2010 @ 12:18 pm

loved ur pazhampori recipe simple and yummy always wanted to try it but scard how it ll turn out at home the pics r lovely will let u kno wen i try it
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2010/06/pazham-poriethakka-appam-fried-bananaplantain-fritters.html

posted about the giveaway on fb already will put it on my next post in my blog too!
yasmin
August 24th, 2010 @ 1:22 pm

I enjoy all the recipes but the one that i made at a sudden notice of havng friends over was the ‘Mutton Stew’..it came under the title of “Mutton Stew and weekend getaway’.Result= good food+ good time with friends.Your blog is the to-go-blog when i run out of recipes.Thankyou!
Padmini
August 24th, 2010 @ 1:27 pm

Hi Sig….the recip eI would love to try one day is the Chicken Chilli Fry…Yumm!! By the way I am also planning to shre this link in my blog with a small write up soon:

http://food-decoded.blogspot.com/

Cheers!
Ambika
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:08 pm

Hey Sig!

I’m relatively new to your blog, but eggplant theeyal was love at first sight for me! I have it bookmarked for the longest time and hope to make it soon. I love CSN stores and would love to win this and shop till I drop, virtually at least!
Ambika
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:10 pm

And here’s my facebook comment about the giveaway.

P.S. – I hate to spread the word around
- Ambika
  August 24th, 2010 @ 2:11 pm
  
  please ignore this comment, as I forgot to attach the facebook link.
Ambika
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:10 pm

And here’s my facebook comment about the giveaway.

http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php?fcode=4ecb35dd5&f=669919972#!/profile.php?id=100001194842240

P.S. – I hate to spread the word around
Reply
Shabitha Karthikeyan
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:15 pm

I simply love traditional kerela recipes and would love to try out Kerela Chicken Masala from your blog.
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2007/03/kerala-chicken-masala.html
Shabitha Karthikeyan
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:18 pm

Tweeted about your giveaway as myhomekitchen.
Kay
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:21 pm

This one, sig!!
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2010/04/kerala-style-mutton-chops.html

I love the way it tastes, love the way it looks!

Oh man! I’d love to win the book. That’s been on my to-buy list for ages! thanks for the giveaway!
KK
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:27 pm

I have tried egg roast recipe. We loved it, since then it is the one we prepare, to go with appam…
I would love to get of the K.M. Mathews book, since i have been wanting to own one quite sometime. Hope luck favors this time. Thanks for the giveaway.
Akshata
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:33 pm

My husband loved the Chuppal Kari – Broomstick Mutton Curry so much that it has become a staple now at home!!! Its truly a masterpiece! I made it with chicken but have not compromised on anything else, the skewering, simmering, the chillis. And all this even though i am a vegetarian who knows that the way to my man’s heart is definitely through his ever-more growing tummy )

http://blog.sigsiv.com/2009/08/chuppal-kari-kozhambu-broomstick-mutton-curry-from-mudaliar-cuisine.html

I would love to win the cookbook for sure, as for me its more worthy than the $100!!!

Thanks,
Sukanya
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:41 pm

Hi Sig….
This sounds to be a nice giveaway announcement….

I have tried many Kerala recipes from ur blog….. One of my favorite is Kerala prawn fry…..
Siri
August 24th, 2010 @ 3:05 pm

My all time favorite post on this blog is Egg Roast. Its as tempting as it can be.

Hugs,
Siri
Veggie Belly
August 24th, 2010 @ 3:13 pm

thanks for a great giveaway! your chickpeas and poached eggs sounds great!
Joan
August 24th, 2010 @ 3:34 pm

I haven’t tried a recipe but I have my eye on those seared scallops.
I shared on Facebook and Twitter as southerncooker.
joosbornenc@yahoo.com
abhilasha K
August 24th, 2010 @ 4:15 pm

Hey Sig!
I have tried ur mango muffins several times and love it!
smitha
August 24th, 2010 @ 4:55 pm

sig , i ve tried sooo many of ur recipes… in fact i think i started out my cooking adventures with ur blog that its hard for me to pick a fav. but well i ll go for the easiest n the tastiest the green mango chutney. N yup i did share this post on facebook ;> multiple entries, here i come ;> !!!!
nags
August 24th, 2010 @ 5:31 pm

This is fun! And you know what? Earlier this year when I was in Kottayam, I went to Current Books to get Mrs KM Mathew’s book collection (the whole lot) but they were out of stock! I didn’t check anywhere else. Anyway, have been coveting this for a while.

I have shared the post on FB.
Tweeted.
Linked from blog.
nags
August 24th, 2010 @ 5:31 pm

Oh damn! forgot to mention that your eggplant theeyal is my absolute fave recipe and i have tried many many variations of it with mixed success, all good
Nabeela
August 24th, 2010 @ 5:53 pm

Chickpeas & Poached Eggs in a Coconut Curry
August Pamplona
August 24th, 2010 @ 5:57 pm

I’m often a fan of fungi. Hot mushroom chettinad would be something that I’d like to try.
Sarah Solducky
August 24th, 2010 @ 6:29 pm

They all look amazing, but the Pepper Chicken…delicious!
Sarah Solducky
August 24th, 2010 @ 6:36 pm

I shared on FB as sarah linette.
And tweeted!
http://twitter.com/DuckyBunny/status/22053756442
Lil
August 24th, 2010 @ 7:04 pm

mutton biryani
Sheetal Mehta
August 24th, 2010 @ 7:05 pm

I would surely try “Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Bread”

Being a Nutritionist , I know how wholesome this Bread is..

This is one dish I would surely love to plan in my Diets for the clients who have sweet tooth but suffer from diabetes..Though such patients are adviced to eat bananas in moderation but it has lot of fibre in form of whole wheat as well as heart healthy fat (omega-3 fatty acids) in form of walnuts.. this dish if eaten once in a while wont be harmful for sure.

Thanks for posting this recipe.
Chaitra
August 24th, 2010 @ 7:20 pm

Hey,
Shared the same on FaceBook(http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/profile.php?id=100000060125678)
Tweeted the same here (http://twitter.com/aathidhyam)

Appreciate you for hosting this give away and enjoy.

Thanks and regards
Chaitra
Lilani
August 24th, 2010 @ 7:23 pm

Prawn and mango curry ( shared this give away on facebook )http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/LilaniM

thanks for the give away.
domestic diva
August 24th, 2010 @ 7:35 pm

I like the curried leg of lamb. Yum!
kari
August 24th, 2010 @ 7:36 pm

Your pesto green beans are a go-to side dish now.
srilekha
August 24th, 2010 @ 8:36 pm

i have shared it in my FB(http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001199923978)
i love to try out your egg roast recipe!
Susan Billie Taylor
August 24th, 2010 @ 8:45 pm

Chicken with Roasted Spices looks delicious!
Aliena Varghese
August 24th, 2010 @ 8:47 pm

I have bookmarked your recipe on Sausage fried rice…im goin thru the similar situation…raining outside, can’t step outside…i have just the ingredients for the rice…something simple and yet something oohh lala….will let you know how mine turns out!
Angie's Recipes
August 24th, 2010 @ 8:51 pm

I like your nutty chicken wings! Actually the dosa too!

I just shared it here in facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=549338865#!/pages/Angies-Recipes/150706164946944?ref=sgm
Angie's Recipes
August 24th, 2010 @ 8:53 pm

And just became a fan on your facebook too.
Have a great day!
Angie
Remya Sushanth
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:15 pm

Hey Sig,

I have enjoyed cooking most of the recipes posted on your blog. Every recipe is a hit.

Tangdi Kabab gets my vote. My husband and I love fried chicken and this one was finger licking good

Remya
s.g.s
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:48 pm

luv the chickpeas and kale combo
prathibha
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:54 pm

Wow…thats a bumper offer….But I m not lucky enough to get anything in give aways…:(
Love to experiment lots of kerala dishes if I win that cookbook..:)
Mythreyi Dilip
August 24th, 2010 @ 10:08 pm

Very nice give away dear, much eager to win the cook book.
I loved to try your Kheema dosa recipe.
Both tweeted and updated in facebook about the giveaway:)
vani
August 24th, 2010 @ 10:39 pm

i have shared it in my FB..i love to try out your egg roast recipe! Also tried many chicken dishes like popcorn chicken, andhra style chilli chicken.. your blog ,photos and write ups are amazing!!!! Keep up the good work.
Jyoti Jogdand
August 25th, 2010 @ 3:39 am

I was on a South Beach kick for the last couple of months, and needed new recipes. Came across your Chickpeas and Kale Stir Fry and have eaten it as a snack many times!
Vini
August 25th, 2010 @ 4:26 am

Hello,
I loved Andhra Chilli Chicken esp the Nandini Palace restaurant stlye. I was dying to get that recipe and I found it here. Its just amazing!! Thanks for the recipe.
manju
August 25th, 2010 @ 6:02 am

I’ve made the lamb( indian style) and it was a big hit. I would love to try out the scallop recipes too.
Amy L
August 25th, 2010 @ 6:07 am

I like to try your recipe for Chicken with Roasted Spices.
Latha Udayashankar
August 25th, 2010 @ 6:19 am

I like the Soy Braised Chicken. I cooked it few days ago and it turned out great. North bay, Ontario, Latha
Deesha
August 25th, 2010 @ 7:04 am

I love kaalan … I tried it really loong ago & it was yummm
Cool Lassi(e)
August 25th, 2010 @ 7:33 am

Like the “Chili Fish”. Looks extremely appetizing!
Cool Lassi(e)
August 25th, 2010 @ 7:35 am

Excellent Giveaway. Shared it on facebook.
Cool Lassi(e)
August 25th, 2010 @ 7:37 am

Tweeted about this giveaway as CoolLassie4u.
Anu
August 25th, 2010 @ 7:58 am

I m never lucky with giveaways and lucky draws but still, i’d like to let you know that i loved your kerala prawn fry. it was scrummilicious.
Monu Danesh Surendran
August 25th, 2010 @ 8:45 am

Hi!

I shared this on both twitter and Facebook…
My facebook link:

http://www.facebook.com/clickgoa?v=wall&story_fbid=126335584081426#!/monu.d.surendran

My tweet link:
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2010/08/giveaway-announcement-win-100-or-a-cookbook.html Check this one out!

My favourite recipe (a tough choice to make) is the Spicy Roast Chicken – Kerala Style.
Though it is not purely Keralian, the ingredients and the long in and out process of slow roasting the chicken gives it that Kerala feel in the end.
Also learnt that the smaller chicken that I use are called Cornish! Thanks!

Monu Danesh Surendran
Tara
August 25th, 2010 @ 8:46 am

Hello Sig.

I love your chicken recipes. Tried all your chicken recipes. I love most the tangdi kabab and chicken with roasted spices.Thanks for sharing your recipes.
Sarah L
August 25th, 2010 @ 9:59 am

http://blog.sigsiv.com/2010/06/tangdi-kabab.html

I love the tangdi kabab recipe – for its deliciousness, and for the story that goes with it.

Cheers,
Sarah
Cool Lassi(e)
August 25th, 2010 @ 12:13 pm

Mentioned about the giveaway at the top of my blog page, just below the header.
Shohini Ghosh
August 25th, 2010 @ 1:22 pm

Posted this on my FB account .
Cheryl W.
August 25th, 2010 @ 3:42 pm

Ginger-Cilantro Chicken Wings look delicious. I am going to try them this weekend.

Thanks for the opportunity to enter my name.
Cheryl W.
August 25th, 2010 @ 3:44 pm

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/HeartnSoulmom/status/22129908458
Sheetal Mehta
August 25th, 2010 @ 5:48 pm

I would surely try “Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Bread”

Being a Nutritionist , I know how wholesome this Bread is..

This is one dish I would surely love to plan in my Diets for the clients who have sweet tooth but suffer from diabetes..Though such patients are adviced to eat bananas in moderation but it has lot of fibre in form of whole wheat as well as heart healthy fat (omega-3 fatty acids) in form of walnuts.. this dish if eaten once in a while wont be harmful for sure.

Thanks for posting this recipe.

Have posted the link on both Facebook and Twitter.
bhumika
August 25th, 2010 @ 6:22 pm

My fav is karimeen masala. Thanks for the giveaway.
srilekha
August 25th, 2010 @ 8:24 pm

I have share it in FB (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100001199923978) and have given a LINK IN MY BLOG (http://www.srishkitchen.com/2010/08/efm-sweets-and-savory-for-diwali-series.html)

I love to try out your Egg Roast Recipe!
Miri
August 25th, 2010 @ 9:47 pm

I have made so many recipes from your blog….your blog is my go-to place for spicy chicken and fish recipes! Funnily though, my favourite recipe from here is a vegetarian one- Pavakkai Mezhukupparati
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2007/11/bitter-gourd-stir-fry-with-coconut-slices-pavakka-mezhukkupuratti.html

This one has become a staple preparation in my home and is made every other week – so much so, my friends and family who visit have also asked me for this recipe, they enjoy it so much! I have talked about it in this post
http://peppermill-miri.blogspot.com/2010/06/last-sundays-brunch-had-piece-by-vir.html

and this post

http://peppermill-miri.blogspot.com/2010/01/bitter-gourd-stiry-fry-with-peanuts.html

The other recipe I have adapted and loved is Your Prawn and Mango Curry http://blog.sigsiv.com/2007/09/prawn-and-mango-curry-another-kerala-delicacy.html
which I made with Fish – http://peppermill-miri.blogspot.com/2010/07/fish-curry-with-mango.html

Then I adapted this recipe of yours
http://blog.sigsiv.com/2008/01/no-oil-baked-chicken-in-a-garlic-cilantro-mint-marinade.html

to make this beautiful Lemon Coriander grilled chicken with mango sauce

http://peppermill-miri.blogspot.com/2008/05/lemon-coriander-chicken-with-coconut.html

What do I say, love your recipes Sig
Miri
August 25th, 2010 @ 9:52 pm

I have posted this on my blog as well – http://peppermill-miri.blogspot.com/2010/08/kale-watanachi-usal-black-chickpea.html

Miri
vineetha
August 26th, 2010 @ 2:53 am

My fav is this:
Curried Leg of Lamb

Thanks!
lokmac
August 26th, 2010 @ 7:42 am

I love the tangdi kabab recipe
Vijitha
August 26th, 2010 @ 9:27 am

Hey Sig
Post this announcement in Facebook and also in my blog.
swapna
August 26th, 2010 @ 11:25 am

First time here…lovely space!!! i just loved caramelized lychees!! will sure give a try…
Saraswathi Iyer
August 26th, 2010 @ 6:53 pm

Hi I like Aviyal in this site. First time here, you have a wonderful space.
CS
August 26th, 2010 @ 9:51 pm

Hi Sig,

My fav is Siv’s tamil style crab reciepe. one word to describe it is “yum”. I use your reciepe more often than my moms which was my fav before discovering siv’s.

The receipe goes well with whole crab or with blue crab meat in a container from costco.

CS
Miri
August 27th, 2010 @ 1:14 am

I posted a whole lot about all the recipes I have tried and love from your blog, including links to the posts they have inspired and now I can’t see my comment here at all

So here goes again:

http://peppermill-miri.blogspot.com/2010/07/fish-curry-with-mango.html

Inspired by your Prawn and Mango Curry

http://peppermill-miri.blogspot.com/2010/06/last-sundays-brunch-had-piece-by-vir.html

This post discusses how we have evolved in our eating habits – so your Pavakka Mezhukupuratti has become a staple in my home – much loved by even family and friends who have had it and asked for the recipe. I make it every alternate week now.

This post mentions the same preparation too

http://peppermill-miri.blogspot.com/2010/01/bitter-gourd-stiry-fry-with-peanuts.html

And finally your marinated grilled chicken which is also my favourite and which inspired this recipe as well as some others I haven’t posted.

http://peppermill-miri.blogspot.com/2008/05/lemon-coriander-chicken-with-coconut.html

Thanks Sig!
deeba
August 27th, 2010 @ 2:24 am

That’s a wonderful book; I own it and love it. From your lot of recipes, I love the variety of chicken dishes you offer, esp the tangdi chicken!
Hope I win the CSN giveaway coz my wishlist is growing, and they amazingly stock everything on my list!!
Tamar Erlich
August 27th, 2010 @ 6:40 am

I am visiting your blog for the first time so have not tried any recipe but I love south indian food and could probably find a lot of tempting recipes here.

Thank you for the giveaway.
Tanvi
August 27th, 2010 @ 7:01 am

Hi Sig,
First time here and saw this giveaway! I shared this post on twitter
Link http://blog.sigsiv.com/2010/08/giveaway-announcement-win-100-or-a-cookbook.html
Also out of your amazing collection of recipes , I would love to try out Ginger-Cilantro Chicken Wings…I just love chicken!
Hope to win the giveaway!
Do visit me sometime!
Thanks
Margaret44
August 27th, 2010 @ 1:21 pm

My favourite recipe is Quick and Easy Baked Salmon Fillets in a Spicy-Lemon-Dill Marinade.
I tried this recipe and I love it. I printed out a copy and added to my Recipe Collection.
Thanks
Margaret44
August 27th, 2010 @ 1:26 pm

I shared on Facebook(Margaret Imecs) and Tweeted on Twitter as @margaretimecs
http://twitter.com/margaretimecs/status/22299324224
Kalpana
August 27th, 2010 @ 1:33 pm

Sig,

Love the Egg roast masala and the Bitter Gourd Theeyal. CSN giveaway or the Book- love it- love it.

Would love to add them to myever growing collection.

Have posted it on my twitter account http://twitter.com/kalpanakrish
-Kalpana
Nivedita
August 27th, 2010 @ 1:34 pm

Love your blog. My fav recipe that i had my hubby make was your chicken pulav . Yummy !!!!
Shared your giveaway on FB….
Mala Venkatesh
August 27th, 2010 @ 1:40 pm

Hi Sig,

My absolute fav from your blog is the Kadala Curry and Kalan. I know same old, same old but they are the best !!

Thanks for the giveaway !

Mala
Ann
August 27th, 2010 @ 7:18 pm

Sweet! I’ve tenaciously hounded down Kerala cookbooks out there, I’m surprised I’ve never seen this one. I bought something by Mrs. B.F.Varghese thinking that would be all-in-one resource, and the first recipe was for Brain Curry. FAIL.

I’ve made your veg/egg fried rice and spicy potato parcels! Theres a ton bookmarked, but life seems to have gotten in the way of me actually trying them =(
Fathima
August 27th, 2010 @ 7:52 pm

I would like to try your pan roasted fish recipe… I have shared the link on my facebook and tweeted too…

http://twitter.com/fatsthattukada
Rashmi Kamath
August 27th, 2010 @ 9:17 pm

I like ur nonveg receipes.
veda
August 28th, 2010 @ 1:53 am

I have shared this giveway announcement on my fb account. This book looks fab. I m hoping there is a gud collection of veg recipes too! cant wait 2 c whose gonna win this book!
Ammu
August 28th, 2010 @ 10:59 am

Hi,

I was introduced to this blog by maria of mariasmenu.com , who is my cousin sister. I was searching for a good bitter gourd recipe and ur recipe with the coconut slices was the perfect one. I still make with only your recipe when i buy bitter gourd. other than that i love to try most of your kerala non veg recipes , especially the restaurant style chicken curry which maria strongly recommends. I have posted abt the giveaway in facebook, twitter and in my small blog. Do hope i get atleast one of Mrs.K. M Mathew’s book.. good luck to ur blog!
Jasmine Kris
August 28th, 2010 @ 4:31 pm

Hi Sig,

The first recipe I tried from your blog is spicy pan seared scallops and that has always remained my all time favorite. Thanks a lot for all the precious time you take to give us the recipes through your blog.

Jasmine Kris
- Jasmine Kris
  August 28th, 2010 @ 4:35 pm
  
  I have shared it in Facebook as well Sig
Wendy
August 28th, 2010 @ 8:30 pm

I love the fabulous pictures on your blog as well as the descriptions. Tangdi kabab is one of our favorites.
Eva
August 28th, 2010 @ 10:08 pm

i want to try the Cardamom Flavored Tapioca Pudding with Toddy Palm Seeds recipe !
PJ
August 29th, 2010 @ 2:42 am

Hi Sig,I have already tried quite a a few vegetarian recipes from here and posted it in my blog.We loved your saffron rice
Nice book for giveaway.I have blogged about ur give away here – http://seduceyourtastebuds.blogspot.com/2010/08/pomegranate-juice.html,put it up on my FB and twitter accounts as well.Thanks for the giveaway and the books
Chitra Nair
August 29th, 2010 @ 4:50 am

I can’t believe this—have been trying to get hold of this book for ages now…somehow or the other, its always out of stock! On my last visit to Kerala in April, I looked all over the bookshops(including the little one at TVM airport), but they did not have it…so am certainly glad that you are offering this as a giveaway! I won’t forgive myself if I do not try (also, its a very belated attempt to tell you how much my family loves this recipe). My favorite recipe on this blog is the chilli chicken — the “first critically acclaimed dish that you ever cooked”…I simply love this recipe and have made it atleast 10 times. Whenever I have made it for visitors, it doesn’t last beyond the first 10 mts . My 4 1/2 year old son is its biggest fan (he doesn’t even mind how hot it is, although I do reduce the “heat” factor with him in mind). I have yet to try out some of the other recipes on this blog, although I faithfully read and mark them. Must mention your project 365 photo blog…I love it! I check it just to see what you have on it! Great work. on both blogs..keep it up!
Chitra
Margaret44
August 29th, 2010 @ 7:26 am

Shared on Facebook(Margaret Imecs) and on Twitter as @margaretimecs
http://twitter.com/margaretimecs/status/22445450880
Foodie Ann
August 29th, 2010 @ 7:32 am

Hi Sig,
I have tried the chickenised version of Spinach and Bell pepper Lamp before and yesterday evening to complement the kappa we bought, I made ‘Beef Ulathiyathu’ from your recipe collection… Both are now my favorites….:)

Ann
Foodie Ann
August 29th, 2010 @ 7:34 am

I shared the post on Facebook…:)
Ramya Vijayakumar
August 29th, 2010 @ 6:32 pm

Amazing giveaway!!! my first time here and I awed by the recipes that you have… You definitely have a vivid collection… I got lost somewhere broweing thru your recipes and reading them… Finally I recollected that I was to write here and if I had to try your recipes I would do most of your fish varities and non veg dishes but the first one would be “Pan seared Halibut with Garlic Chives-Ginger-Coconut Sauce”… I was indulged!!!
Ramya Vijayakumar
August 29th, 2010 @ 6:36 pm

I have shared the giveaway info in Facebook linking back to your post!!!
meeyeehere
August 29th, 2010 @ 6:50 pm

The Nutty chicken wings sounds soo good right now. I almost bit my tongue thinking about them!!!Ooh, Sounds so good!
Um,yeah,100 bucks to spend is awesome!I would love to be counted in.
Thanks a bunch
jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com
Chitra
August 29th, 2010 @ 7:11 pm

Recipe looks interesting.. I have not tried any recipe from here so far.. more likely to try the kabab recipe
thanks
chitra
Sapna
August 29th, 2010 @ 8:55 pm

Hi Sig, I like a lot of your recioes but my favorite is ‘Mutton Chops in Black Pepper Sauce’
Archana
August 29th, 2010 @ 10:25 pm

I have said this before.. you have been an inspiration for me to start the SB diet and I lost 30lbs.. I really appreciate your honest feedback on the plan. My favorite dish from your blog is the green bean side dish which you made with almonds.. I love it.. (now that I’m pregnant can’t stand food..) but I have made it many times, even with asparagus.. thanks a lot!

Archana
Hima
August 30th, 2010 @ 2:24 am

I discovered your blog recently and I am so hooked on it since then. I love your recipes and the pictures of the food displayed along with them. I went through several recipes and I am waiting to try out the chettinnad mushroom recipe. Looks so appetizing and I have always loved the chettinnad flavour. The book that you are giving away also looks equally appetizing Please count me in.

I have shared the giveaway link in facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/himatk

Also blogged about it in my blog.
http://dewdrop-world.blogspot.com/2010/08/awesome-giveaways.html

And shared it in twitter too
https://twitter.com/hima_tk
Margaret44
August 30th, 2010 @ 9:00 am

Shared on Facebook and Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/margaretimecs/status/22540329127
margaret(dot)imecs(at)gmail(dot)com
susitravl
August 30th, 2010 @ 9:37 am

I love your Grilled Scampi with Lemon-Garlic-Shallot-Oregano Butter. Not sure how I missed your Caramel Catfish recipe, but I’m dying to try it. The only Vietnamese restaurant here that served it closed recently.
natalie
August 30th, 2010 @ 7:27 pm

my favorite recipe is your tomato roast.
Margaret44
August 31st, 2010 @ 7:25 am

Shared on Facebook as Margaret Imecs
Tweeted as @margaretimecs
http://twitter.com/margaretimecs/status/22625513587
Jem
August 31st, 2010 @ 9:04 am

my favorite is your quick goat curry!
Angela
August 31st, 2010 @ 11:55 am

Sig, very difficult to choose one single fav recipe coz your nonveg recipes are all just fantastic and I have tried many of them. But if I have to choose one it will be the Chemmeen Ularthiyathu. Can I have 2 faves.. the other is the Goat Curry easy and very flavourful. Thks for sharing.
Mini
August 31st, 2010 @ 12:30 pm

Thank you for the giveaway!

I’ve never tried any of your recipes, but your asparagus soup sounds like something I’d want to make.
Yummy4Tummy
August 31st, 2010 @ 6:23 pm

Hey Sig,

I tried your Tangdi kabab and it came out really good…and we both loved it.

Thanks for sharing the recipe

Yummy4Tummy
Yummy4Tummy
August 31st, 2010 @ 6:40 pm

Shared on facebook and on twitter as Yummy4tummy
Yummy4Tummy
August 31st, 2010 @ 6:50 pm

I have also commented on my blog.

http://yummy4tummy.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/giveaway-announcement-%e2%80%93-win-100-or-a-cookbook-live-to-eat/

Thanks for the giveaway!
KKolli
September 1st, 2010 @ 3:53 am

I have tried most of your south beach recipes…and my absolute favorite till now is – Pan seared Halibut with Garlic Chives-Ginger-Coconut Sauce. In fact..thats how i came to your website…I was searching for south beach recipes…
Anyways…I visit your site everyday….esp for project 365.. Awesome pictures and themes..
Jordan P
September 1st, 2010 @ 5:26 am

My favorite recipe you have is the Szechuan Style Wild Chili Chicken with Asparagus. Chili chicken, asparagus, spicy as heck!
SRC
September 1st, 2010 @ 1:39 pm

I am in. And my favorite recipe is Banana Walnut Muffins, ‘coz its simple and yum!
Ramya Vijayakumar
September 1st, 2010 @ 2:16 pm

I have shared the give away info linking back to this post in my blog. Cheers!!!
Julu
September 1st, 2010 @ 4:01 pm

this is a toughie.. but I love the Kappa beef biryanni.. picture very tempting..
Shob
September 1st, 2010 @ 6:16 pm

I absolutely love LOVE the mutton biryani.
SVJ
September 1st, 2010 @ 7:46 pm

Its Easy Breezy Chicken biryani for me. I’ve tried and tested it a number of times and my family loves it.
Rashmy
September 2nd, 2010 @ 4:46 am

Your chemmeen ularthiyadhu looks so delish and I have been wanting to make it.
Margaret44
September 2nd, 2010 @ 9:23 am

I shared on Facebook and Twitter today:
http://twitter.com/margaretimecs/status/22816016689
margaret(dot)imecs(at)gmail(dot)com
Duskin Jasper
September 2nd, 2010 @ 6:50 pm

Kerala Style Mutton Chops is my favorite. I prepared it for friends and they said it was restaurant quality! I added fingerling potatoes because I had some and it worked quite well.
Carolsue
September 3rd, 2010 @ 11:39 pm

The Szechuan Style Wild Chili Chicken with Asparagus sounds wonderful! Yum!
digicat {AT} sbcglobal {DOT} net
Carolsue
September 3rd, 2010 @ 11:40 pm

I posted this giveaway on my Blog
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2010/01/csn-stores-giveaways.html
digicat {AT} sbcglobal {DOT} net
Torviewtoronto
September 4th, 2010 @ 1:33 am

Love the http://blog.sigsiv.com/2009/08/tamil-style-chicken-biryani.html
Chicken biryani recipe looks delicious similar to how we make it
Looking forward to hear about the winners

Check out the event in my site
nancy
September 5th, 2010 @ 1:36 pm

My favorite recipe is the Orange Panna Cotta

nblexp at gmail dot com
nancy
September 5th, 2010 @ 1:38 pm

tweeted

http://twitter.com/c5519/status/23090245776
nblexp at gmail dot com
Drew
September 6th, 2010 @ 10:56 am

My favorite recipe is the Roasted Salmon with Sage Pesto
Sandhya
September 6th, 2010 @ 1:43 pm

My fav recipe is the walnut muffin. Already posted the giveaway in my FB http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100001312442751&v=wall&story_fbid=136767213032907
Nithu Bala
September 7th, 2010 @ 6:26 am

Wow! great giveaway…love your blog in a whole..I like your kaalan and theeyal recipes..they look so yum..
Lakshmi
September 7th, 2010 @ 11:08 am

I loved your egg salad sandwich and brown poha recipes – amazing ones!
Hb
September 8th, 2010 @ 12:43 am

Your blog is like a go-to for any non-veg recipes. I adore all chicken roast/fry recipes. Absolute fave being uppu chicken roast
sunshineIndia
September 8th, 2010 @ 2:55 pm

It has to be the banana fritters. Was a hit with my friends and family
CJ
September 9th, 2010 @ 5:09 pm

I bookmarked the Almond Crusted Catfish Fry a while back, yet to try it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Elenna
September 10th, 2010 @ 11:20 pm

My favorite recipe is Pistachio Flan and Self Reflections
elenna @ sbcglobal.net
Maria
September 11th, 2010 @ 4:29 am

first time here..and Kappa beef biriyani seems to be a good starting point.
Maria
September 11th, 2010 @ 4:34 am

shared your giveaway in facebook..
thank you for the giveaway.
Maria
September 11th, 2010 @ 4:37 am

twitted the giveaway…
thank you again.
Soma
September 11th, 2010 @ 10:43 am

Didn’t know you were having a giveaway too So darn lost in my own world. Sig you know your fish and meat recipes rock. I think I have most of them bookmarked besides the ones I already made..and also the SBD friendly ones. the cookbooks look DELICIOUS!!!
Sooraj
September 11th, 2010 @ 4:54 pm

I like the keema dosa recipe. We tried it for a party and everyone liked it. I am also going to try thangdi kabob this weekend for our neighborhood end of summer party
Miss_Maryann
September 11th, 2010 @ 5:09 pm

My absolute favorite is Spicy Mushroom Stir-fry …. mmmm !!!
priya
September 11th, 2010 @ 5:22 pm

i simply loved your thattukada chicken… its delious.. i have never seen my husband’s plate this clean.. not even a small piece of chicken was left.. . and inbtwn u r doing a great job here.. keep it up..
Karthika
September 11th, 2010 @ 5:40 pm

Tamil Style Chicken and Mutton Biryani are my favorites. Have made them a zillion times and it turns out perfect. My search for Biryani ended once I tried these recipes. Can’t Thank you enough…
Nithu Bala
September 11th, 2010 @ 5:56 pm

I’ve blogged about the giveaway here
http://www.nithubala.com/2010/09/sweet-kozhukattai-modakam-for-vinayagar.html
Melissa W.
September 11th, 2010 @ 10:14 pm

I’d probably try the Spinach and Cheese Egg Muffins recipe since it looks delicious and spinach is nutritious.
Melissa W.
September 11th, 2010 @ 10:15 pm

shared on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/matt4melis#!/matt4melis?v=wall&story_fbid=158600224156311&ref=mf
Melissa W.
September 11th, 2010 @ 10:20 pm

I tried posting this but it’s now showing up. If this is a duplicate, please delete it.

tweet

http://twitter.com/matt4melis/status/24261058336
Raji
September 11th, 2010 @ 10:54 pm

My favorite among your recipes..infact a lot..one chettinadu mushroom fry…kottayam style fish curry..halapeno poppers…

mentioned about the giveaway in my blog and facebook.

http://cheerfuls.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/jasmine-and-a-giveaway-at-live-to-eat/
Deanna G.
September 12th, 2010 @ 2:41 am

I’d like to try the Sweet Potato Flan!
Deanna G.
September 12th, 2010 @ 2:42 am

Shared on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000285617938&v=wall&story_fbid=157924774220335
Deanna G.
September 12th, 2010 @ 2:43 am

Shared on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/24274125818
sanyukta gour
September 12th, 2010 @ 3:19 pm

liked u on FB too dear….going thro archives and i m sure i m going to try hundreds of mouthwatering innovative dishes fromur space…wil blog abt as i choose …Deadly recipes with amzing pics…Bravo girl..all look mouthwatering worth giving a try soon….
http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/
do check my space ,shared abt the giveaway on top of my page
sanyukta gour
September 12th, 2010 @ 3:23 pm

spreading abt the giveaway on twitter too….
http://twitter.com/creativesana
sanyukta gour
September 12th, 2010 @ 3:24 pm

FOLLOWING U ON TWITTER TOO
http://twitter.com/creativesana
Ananya
September 12th, 2010 @ 7:23 pm

Heya,
My name is Ananya and I enjoy reading your blog.
I love that your blog covers a wide array of food which is so well indexed.

I have a very interesting story to share with you…

I am newly married and i m still learning the nuance of cooking. My in laws came to visit us at California, for the first time, last week and
I made tangdi kabab (following your recipe ).
My mother in law was super impressed with the flavor profile and has been since raving to my mom about my cooking skills.

Thanq very much for your wonderful blog.
Its a blessing to all newly weds trying to impress their in laws.

God Bless.
Ambily Menon
September 12th, 2010 @ 10:14 pm

Sig,

I tried your chilli chicken(under Indo chinese category)-http://blog.sigsiv.com/2007/08/chilli-chicken-2.html

It was an instant success,I tried it with fried rice under http://blog.sigsiv.com/2008/01/indo-chinese-vegetable-fried-rice.html and the result was yummilicious.

The success wasnt just once,but 3 times in a row
Ambily Menon
September 12th, 2010 @ 10:20 pm

Hi Sig,

I have shared this post on Facebook,and also shared the post on my blog

Ta,
Ambily
Ambily Menon
September 12th, 2010 @ 10:23 pm

on twitter too :-
https://twitter.com/ambilymenon21
Nithu
September 13th, 2010 @ 3:31 am

Hi !
Love ur recipes so much. I always refer the breakfast recipes for new ideas. I love all of them in the index.

I know u have received so many responses for the give away. I’d be very happy if u’d choose me as a random winner. It’ll give me a new spirit of life. I wish u’d gimme a chance
- sig
  September 13th, 2010 @ 6:49 am
  
  Sorry Nithu, the giveaway ended last night, you were a bit late. I have already announced the winners.