Dear Reader-
If you have read me much over on GOODEness Gracious, you know that I am a HUGE fan of Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks
And, while it is true that one can be as decadent as one chooses with their homestyle recipes, some fail to recognize that they have tons of great lighter recipes that are packed full of flavor without packing on the calories… and there are also tons of recipes that can easily be modified….
And these healthier options and potential lighter recipes can be found in the pages of almost any of their books.
Now I am not claiming all their books are “light” cookbooks… but let’s face it, most light cookbooks are just good recipes lightened up… and the one thing GP Cookbooks are known for are good recipes… from the best cooks in the nation– home cooks.
Year 2 Change means making lasting changes for our family and with that comes balance…
One thing that has held me back for years (and perhaps some others) is that when people make a health change there is this pressure to “detox”, join the latest (fill in the blank) “go_____-free” or eat nothing but two almonds and a head of cabbage… okay perhaps I am over-exaggerating a bit… but not by much.
So I am on a mission this year is to find ways to cook up dishes that we (and hopefully you) love that are both GOODe to your taste buds and your waist line 
SOOOO… that is my very long way of introducing a new series here and on GOODEness Gracious…
And I don’t know a better way to kick off a series than with a great giveaway.
My dear friends at GP have sent me a couple of my favorite cookbooks to share with you… starting with Fresh from the Farmstand
Now, I have actually reviewed this book (and given away a coveted copy) over on GG before, but since I have been cooking out of it for the last week or so, I thought it might be a great one to start with…(oh, and it even includes a couple recipes from yours truly ).
I grabbed this book because the other day Family of Farmers treated me to a visit to a local farmers market on a tour of several Indiana farms and gave me and my friends a huge bag of GOODeIES.
Soo, I have been cooking up a storm making all kinds of things from the plentiful gift we received and my already stocked pantry and fridge… and GP has helped me out with Fresh From the Farmstand…
Recipes like Zucchini and Rice (coming soon to GOODEness Gracious).
Super yummy Beef, Barley and Kale Soup (Coming soon to As Goode As It Gets)
BTW- I think Puddie is in LOVE with this recipe…
And these amazing tomatoes that are OH-so GOODe on their own and also perfect over some mixed greens. (Recipe Coming Soon to GOODEness Gracious).
All of these recipes and more will be shared over the coming weeks — including their nutritional content.
I will also be tackling a few recipes in the book that could be lightened up a bit… like the super yummy Whole Grain Blueberry Coffee Cake which we already love, but I think I can trim a little off of it.
BUT, in the meantime, how about that giveaway
If you are reading this via email or reader, remember to click through to enter the contest via the widget on the site.
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GOODe Luck!
Disclaimers: GP is giving me the book to giveaway to you… oh and Family of Farmers are my peeps (read:client) and they gave me the yummy produce loot. And as always, affiliate links are used.
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Cris is the mama behind GOODEnessGracious.com where they are always cooking up all kinds of GOODe things with a side of life! She invites you to come on over and sit a spell! Check out great recipes, freezer cooking, Super Mommy Secrets and more. Join in all the family fun as they are living up the GOODe life in the hills of Indiana.
Comments
Nancy Schoonover Helton
What a great giveaway! I’m trying to change to more fresh,natural foods and eliminate the processed stuff.
Donna Handley
We are eating healthier by cooking everything from scratch. By not using fillers or boxed goods it is so much better for us. By using foods we canned this summer we know what we are eating. Besides it does not take that much longer to cook from scratch.More should try it. I even help young moms learn to cook. I love seeing the smile on their faces when they cook something that they like!
Michelle
We are trying to eat healthier too! This cookbook would help!
gail
i’d like to eat healthier, exercise more
Judi Jacobs
I was given a Gooseberry Patch cookbook many, many, years ago and still use it. I love their books. Thanks for the giveaway
chris bennett
I love going to the Farmer’s Market’s……..everything is soooo much better. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Sheryl M
I am with you. Not only cheering you on but working to eat better and lose weight also. I’ve already gone from 250 to 206, but I have a long way to go.
Cris Carabeau
I have a farmstand . . . just need the recipes now!
Cris (my parents did the same thing with the “h”
Gooseberry Patch
Thanks so much for thinking of us, Cris…we couldn’t be happier to come along on this journey with you!
apple blossom
love to change my eating habits
Debbie Caraballo
This would be a great addition to my “just started up” collection of GBP cookbooks…LOVE the great veggie recipes – it will fit right in my with food plan. Thanks for a great giveaway!
D.
Eva Strzelewicz
Love this site…looking forward to keeping up with you, Cris. My GP cookbook & recipe collection is growing. Can’t wait to try some more new recipes.
Mandy C
I love Gooseberry and for you to feature the lighter recipe is great because watching our health is very important!! WOuld love to win this is one I do not have
Sharon Atkinson
I like these cookbooks and would like to win this one
Joan
I love my local farmers market. It would be great to have more recipies for fresh food.
Cheryl G
Love Gooseberry Cookbooks. This one looks amazing and healthy for the family. Their cookbooks are always fun and creative as well as really reliable cookbooks that you constantly will use. LOVE THEM!
Sarah
I to am trying to live a healthier life style and would appreciate all the help I can from lighter version recipes. We grow our own vegetables and would love to have this cookbook.
Debra P
We are going to eat more organic foods.
Melanie R
I am trying to cook healthier for my family. My daughter who used to love vegetables has now gotten picky. Always looking for new ways to make old favorites better for us.
Rebecca Gdowski
I would like to teach my kids how to eat more fruits and vegetables and eat less processed foods to make the whole family healthier.
BethAnn
Cant wait to see that tomato recipe! I love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks as well, and think it is great that you two have saddled up together for this feature! WOO HOO!
Susan H.
I plan to fix healthier meals for us…cutting down on carbs and sodium. Thanks for chance to win.
Beverley Williams
My husband and I are committed to eating healthier this year.
TRISH
If you want to eat healthier I found something that gives you the convenience of pre-packaged foods. Make your own mixes. There are plenty of cookbooks on the market (try amazon.com) & the web for mix recipes. I’ve been making homemade mixes for 30 years & would NEVER consider going back to buying those little expensive packets with strange ingredients. My favorite books are “MAKE A MIX” and “MAKE YOUR OWN GROCERIES”.
Jeanne
Gooseberry Patch books are wonderful! I have a large collection and it remains exciting to continue to collect them. I love Vickie and Jo Ann and admire them for building their wonderful business.I am enjoying your site. Thank you for sharing with us.
Janet Susan
My weight and some updates in my home!
mary fanara coleman
I am going to continue my challenge of working out as I am now.
barbara n
I would love to cook, but feel like I am always making the same things…so I would love to try out some new recipes
Patti
What an awesome giveaway for the fall!! I love the smell of apples, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and spices cooking in my kitchen. This would be great to win, thank you!!
Estrella
My family could really use this book.
Eileen
Great cookbook. Would like to get back to eating healthier.
Jet
Would love a new cookbook with new recipes.
Renee McBride
Our big change this year is eating more things cooked and prepared at home instead of drive thru or convenience foods.
Jean Silver
I love these cookbooks!!!
Jenny
My husband and I have started the Insanity workout program, and it’s kicking out butts! But we are sticking with it, we are on week 4, and I do have to say I am starting to see a difference. Not in weight lost so much, but in how I feel!
Marybeth @ Alarm Clock Wars
I so wish I could have joined you guys on the farm tour! I’m in with you both on healthier living over the next year.
Robin Coxon
I always enjoy your blog and especially your recipes that you share. Now that you have been working toward your two year challenge it is great to see how you have lightened recipes to fit your plan. With fall now around us and the end of the harvest near, it will be nice to get in the last of the produce and put it to good use.
Rhonda Darbro
We are working at eating healthier & exercising more.
Jennifer E
My husband’s employer has started a contest to help urge the employees to lose weight. Last year I started cooking better, then we slacked off, mostly getting bored. I’d been wanting a cookbook that woud give me ideas for eating vegetables in interesting ways (and to try to get off starches-or at least reduce them). I saw this one and just haven’t had a chance to buy it. I’m glad you are cooking out of it so I can see what it is in. It’d be nice to win a copy if possible.
Rachel Madsen
Great giveaway! I need a cookbook
Jenna
I just found out about Gooseberry Patch and would love to try some of their recipes!!
shannon j
Thanks for the chance to win!
Lisa @akawest
No, I don’t plan on any changes.
Kathleen Nielsen
Great giveaway! I dont have any gooseberry patch cookbooks! Cooking healthy would be a good book to start my collection!
Amy Edge
Always working on eating lighter, and I LOVE these cookbooks!
Marisela Plyler
Love these books! I have tried many recipes from Gooseberry Patch and they are always a hit! Thank you for the opportunity to win a fantastic book!
angela
changing the way i eat this fall and eating more fresh fruits and veggies.
karen morris
I love making yummy dishes for my family
Marla
What a great giveaway! Thanks!
Kathryn S
We’ve been eating much more organic food. Our goal is to not eat out anymore so we can completely eat organically!
Karen Mc
I love the RP cookbooks and would love to win this one. Thanks for the chance.
Jaci Thoman
I recently lost 65 lbs and want to keep it off so i’m now trying to incorporate healthy things into what my husband and kids already eat.
Sherri P
Having the whole family eat healthier and choose healthier options is my goal for this year! This cookbook looks like it could help!
Michelle Hawes
I am already doing something to make a chnage in our eating habits and that is curbing the urge to fast food dine. LOL more work for me but the wild child boys are saying they like my meals a lot better than the fast food places. Did I mention I sneak veggies in almost every single thing I cook! I am a huge fan of Gooseberry Patch!!! If I get this one it will be shared between my daughter and I lol and I have turned her into an excellent cook as well.
Debbie
I haven’t had the opportunity to own a Gooseberry Patch cookbook and would love to win one. I am planning on losing at least 100 pounds over the next 9 months and then hike the entire 2200 miles of the Appalachian Trail and could really use some healthy and delicious recipes. Thank you for sharing this contest with us.
Dawn H
We are eating healthier and trying to exercise dailyl.
Melissa @ Served Up With Love
Would love to win! I try to cook healthier by not using a lot of processed foods or boxed items. Sometimes that can be difficult. Having a good resource would be wonderful!
Wanda
Love these cookbooks
Robin Coxon
I love following your blog and seeing your recipes you post from Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. Now that I’ve had surgery for a knee infection that has put a definite crimp in the amount of movement I’m allowed I’m trying to cook lighter and to loose or keep at the same weight. You are a real inspiration.
Cris
Thanks so much Robin! Praying for a quick recovery for you!