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The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles GIVEAWAY *Ended*

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I am one of thirteen bloggers who has received two copies of the Rinku Bhattacharya's new cookbook The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles from Hippocrene Books. They are on the way. I can't wait to get started!

One copy I'll be cooking from and writing a review on; the other copy is up for grabs. So, here I go with my very first giveaway.

The giveaway is open from right now to midnight of December 3rd. I'll be picking a winner and announcing on my blog - and emailing the winner - by noon on December 3rd. Good luck!

Click here to read Rinku's blogger roundup.

Drumroll, please...and the winner is Jennifer G. Congratulations! I will get your information to the publishers and the book will be on its way to you. Thanks for participating!

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  1. Jenn EricksonNovember 20, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    My favorite spice, which is actually a blend is Za'atar. I love it on fish or in salad dressing or mixed into couscous.

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