21 Dec BetterBaking.com Giveaway
Yesterday afternoon, I sat in the River Run Centre’s Main Stage theatre and witnessed The Amazing Kreskin in action. Yes, he found his cheque. Yes, he knew a volunteer had cut 19 cards from the top deck during a trick. And yes, he convinced more than a dozen people they were freezing cold despite sitting under blazing stage lights. Impressive to say the least.
I’ve seen mentalists before and found them entertaining, but I nearly fell out of my seat when Kreskin nailed my brother-in-law’s license plate and wedding anniversary — pinpointing the month, day and year. The 75-year-old mentalist then sent shivers down my spine when he asked my brother-in-law, “What’s Le Manzinaie?” Like you’d pull that word out of thin air.
It’s a the name of the Tuscan villa where our family stayed during a once-in-a-lifetime European trip. They had sent everyone in the family an email just the other day, and the villa was on all our minds.
How’d Kreskin do it? I don’t want to know.
So, doing away with random number generators, Dine-o-matic and personal bias, I’m going to ask you to tune into my wavelength to win a prize.
Here’s the deal: I’ve gone to my copy of a The New Best of Better Baking.com by Marcy Goldman and selected a recipe. Leave a comment guessing the page number (the book has 324 pages). The TWO people closest to either page number (without going over) will get a free subscription to Marcy’s membership-based, online magazine BetterBaking.com. These subscriptions are courtesy of Marcy Goldman, one of Canada’s best and most practical pastry chefs.
I’ll announce the winners on December 24th. Then, in the new year, I’ll bake the recipe I selected, post the results and pass on the baking tips Marcy shared with me in a recent interview. Sound good?
Okay then. Ready, set, THINK!
Terry (from Beamsville, lol)
Posted at 11:01h, 21 DecemberOooh, this is fun. Okay, can I please pick 277. Thanks.
Amy Proulx
Posted at 11:24h, 21 DecemberOh oh! If a subscription includes her Majestic and Moist Honey Cake recipe, I’m in! It’s our favorite everyday cake.
Hmmmmm…. I’m going for page 24, to coincide with the date for the draw.
And Charmian, can you use your Kreskin-like mental powers to guess what we were doing yesterday? Something to do with raisins, seeds and rosemary. They are SOOO good! I couldn’t keep the surprise until our Christmas eve wine and cheese around the tree.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 12:03h, 21 DecemberYes, you can! Consider yourself entered.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 12:06h, 21 DecemberAmy, my keen mental powers tell me you were baking Rosemary, Raisin & Pecan crisps. Am I right? What do I win?
Daniel
Posted at 12:17h, 21 DecemberI’m in too Charmian!! I guess page 109. But let me tell you, I have minimal psychic powers. I can’t even take a hint. 🙂
Dan
Casual Kitchen
Amy Proulx
Posted at 12:24h, 21 December@Charmian Christie, I’d say you win my admiration for posting such a yummy recipe.
Katerina
Posted at 12:26h, 21 DecemberLol! What a hilarious segway. I am going with 72!!
Elisabeth N.
Posted at 12:37h, 21 DecemberHow about 35.
The Diva on a Diet
Posted at 13:22h, 21 DecemberOh how cool! I love this kind of stuff and would really love to see Kreskin live some time.
As for my guess, I’m going with page 15.
*I have been known for some psychic flashes but, sadly, only as pertains to impending disasters. I don’t know if my capabilities extend to cookies! 😉
Charmian Christie
Posted at 13:26h, 21 DecemberOh Dan, I’m tempted to award you a subscription just for making me laugh.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 13:27h, 21 DecemberConsider yourself entered and glad you liked my tenuous link between Kreskin and cooking.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 13:27h, 21 DecemberI’ll let you know on the 24th….
Charmian Christie
Posted at 13:28h, 21 DecemberWhere were you when I was setting the microwave aflame?
Susan Hoffman
Posted at 14:11h, 21 DecemberI’ll choose page 27 because there were 27 family members at my in-laws’ Christmas celebration yesterday. I saw Kreskin in Kitchener a few years ago, and he was somewhat spooky with accurate observations about people in the audience!
Kathryn
Posted at 15:43h, 21 DecemberI say … 208.
No reason, so I am going to say that it is my psychic powers.
Happy Holidays,
Kathryn
JenB
Posted at 15:51h, 21 DecemberPage 197. No reason!
Monique
Posted at 16:32h, 21 DecemberWell I have a Passion For Baking~
I love Marcy Goldman.. when I first started getting interested in recipes online..her site was so helpful..and so was she..she answered every e-mail..herself~
I’ll guess page 270.. Winging it~
Great idea..
Helen Lammers-Helps
Posted at 20:07h, 21 DecemberI’ll pick page 60 if it’s not taken.
Jill
Posted at 21:06h, 21 December47. Please and thank you!
Robin Smart
Posted at 22:51h, 21 DecemberI was going to take 47, but that is what I get for not getting to my e-mail until the late hours.
Please put me down for the psychically chosen 17 of yesterday. It is my lucky number.
If you think you were blown away with Kreskin imagine how I felt!!
Love,
Robin
Laura
Posted at 00:58h, 22 DecemberI love her recipes as well! My favourite bread is made from her Montreal bagels recipe which I started doing when I didn’t have enough time to make bagels.
After some internal reflection, I’m picking page 185.
Cheryl Arkison
Posted at 11:21h, 22 DecemberI have know mentalist abilities, I’m going the Price is Right route. I pick 112.
Turner
Posted at 13:45h, 22 DecemberI can SMELL those shortbread cookies! Oh, YUM! My guess is going to towards the back of the book, just because: page 234.
I love your blog, Christie. You make me more adventurous and a better cook!
Thanks,
Turner
Dana McCauley
Posted at 09:16h, 23 DecemberI can’t believe he’s still working – that’s just incredible.
Fun contest!
Maryke
Posted at 10:24h, 23 DecemberI’m hoping that page 254 is bang on :0)
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:46h, 23 DecemberWow, I’m tempted to give you a subscription based on sheer volume. Great reason for selecting page 27.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:46h, 23 December“Locked in!” as Kreskin would say.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:47h, 23 DecemberI’ve got you down for 197. No reason is reason enough.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:48h, 23 DecemberThanks for the feedback on Marcy’s site. Great to hear.
And you’re down for 270.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:48h, 23 DecemberHi Helen. Number 60 is yours.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:49h, 23 DecemberGreat number. It’s our family’s lucky number. Hope it’s lucky for you, too.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:49h, 23 DecemberWhen I saw Jill took 47 I knew you’d slap your head. You’re down for 17 — the number Kreskin honed in on…
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:50h, 23 DecemberThanks for the suggestion of her Montreal Bagels. Good to know it works as bread.
And page 185 is yours.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:51h, 23 DecemberWorks for me. You’re down for 112. And remember to neuter or spay your pets.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:53h, 23 DecemberTurner, that’s the nicest comment I’ve ever received. And my commenters are a great bunch of folks. Thanks so much.
And you’re locked into 234.
Charmian Christie
Posted at 11:54h, 23 DecemberI know! When we saw he was coming we just HAD to go. Figure he’ll slow down soon as he’s 75. But he still does about 200 shows a year. And he’s sharp as a tack.