Overtime Cook

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Happy Fourth Birthday to Overtime Cook and a Big Giveaway!

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It all started four years ago today.

August 7th, 2011 was the day I published my first post here on Overtime Cook.I’ve written previously about how my blog got started. In short, I was bored (at least creatively) and needed a hobby. So I purchased the domain name overtimecook.com and posted my first recipe. Behold: Peanut Butter Truffle Stuffed Oreos.

Not too bad for an iphone photo and a gal with zero experience!

What started that day has become so much more than a hobby. It’s become a life-changing passion. So much has happened in the last four years. Millions (literally!) of readers, a magazine column, a thriving food photography business, and lots of new friends. And now, of course, the highlight of it all: I’m now a cookbook author! (If you missed it, Something Sweet is now available for pre-order from ArtScroll (use promo code OTC and they’ll have me sign your book before they send it out – and you’ll  get FREE shipping in the USA) or Amazon (where you’ll get their pre-order price guarantee!)

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But today isn’t about celebrating my achievements of the last four years, but about celebrating you, my amazing and loyal followers, who have stuck with me for the last four years. I’ve said it so many times in the past, but I’ll say it again because it’s important: you guys are the ones that kept me going! So today, instead of celebrating with cupcakes or a fancy cake, I decided to celebrate with a giveaway. I wish I could give something to each and every one of you, but since that’s not an option, I’m going to give all of you the chance to enter to win a bundle of my favorite kitchen tools, sponsored by yours truly, as my thank you to my readers.

So here’s the deal. 4 year blog birthday giveaway includes the following items that I use in my own kitchen (valued at over $100) 

OXO Cookie Scoop This is a MUST HAVE for every baker! The best way to get perfectly even, well baked cookies. 

19 Piece Measuring Cups Set This tool saves a ton of time when baking – no need to measure out a quarter of a cup three times – this comes with a 3/4 cup measuring cup! It also has 2/3 cup, 1 1/2 cups, etc. Seriously useful. 

11 Inch Whisk Great kitchen tool that I use in so many things – including batters, salad dressings, marinades, glazes, etc. This one is my personal favorite!

Nordic Ware Bundt Pan Half the secret to beautiful bundt cakes that come right out of the pan is a good bundt pan. This is the one I personally use, and recommend to readers!

Nielsen Massey Vanilla Bean Paste Once you try this, you’ll be hooked! It’s got amazing flavor, and looks so pretty in baked goods due to actual flecks of vanilla bean in the paste. (Use it in the same measurements as extract in recipes)

8 Inch Chef’s Knife Absolute kitchen necessity. There are very pricey knives, which quite honestly, are amazing, but this one is affordable and works really well. 

Mini Muffin Pan Because I believe everything is better in mini! Whether for a party or for portion control, or simply because they look so darn cute, bake your cupcakes and muffins in mini (they usually need about half the baking time of full sized cupcakes) for bite sized treats. 

King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion Cookbook This is one of my favorite cookbooks that really got me started on my love of baking. It’s not flashy, doesn’t have many photos, but it’s got incredible recipes that you’ll absolutely love!

 

Giveaway is over! Congrats to the winner, Nechama!

Giveaway Details!

Each entry requires its own comment. If you do all four entries, make sure to leave four comments. If you do all four entries in one comment it will only be counted once. You can do any or all of the following:

Entry #1 – Leave a comment on this post telling me how or when you found Overtime Cook!

Entry #2 – Sign up for Overtime Cook Email Newsletters and leave a separate comment on this post telling me that you did.

Entry #3 – Follow @overtimecook on Instagram and leave a separate comment on this post telling me that you did.

Entry #4 – Join the Overtime Cook Recipes facebook group and leave a separate comment on this post letting me know that you did. Note: this is different from the Overtime Cook page on facebook.

Note: if you already signed up/followed/joined that’s fine. Just leave a comment letting me know that!

Giveaway ends at midnight (eastern time) on Monday, August 17th, 2015. A valid email address must be provided. Winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond. Prize can be shipped within the continental US. Giveaway is sponsored by me.

 

Once again, thank you for visiting, for reading, for commenting, for telling your friends, and for encouraging me to keep getting better and bringing you amazing food. Here’s to the next four years being even more amazing! -Miriam

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Comments

  1. I signed up for emails, follow you on Instagram, and am in your Facebook group. I fist discovered your awesome website on Facebook and have been enjoying your recipes since!

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    • I signed up for your emails and I’m following you on Facebook. Love your recipes! Someone told me about your blog and now I am hooked!

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    • i have tried your recipes an love them i have borderline diabetes and stomache issues so its a great way to cook and enjoy the delicous food you have many healthyand nutrtious recipes and not so time consuming. i signed up as a member. i really love this website. its amazing . looking fwd to many more recipe ideas. all the best.

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      • I recieve ur emails. I dnt remeber how i found u but its been a few years and i made a lot of ur awesome recipes. Keep up the great work and hatzlacha!!

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    • I found overtime cook on Facebook and have been trying out some recipes and been loving it. Keep inspiring us with your recipes. Good luck in all your future endeavors.

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  8. I love all of your recipes! I found overtime cook 2 years ago when I got married and started cooking for shabbos. Since then many of your recipes have become staples at our table every week!!! I followed, subscribed, and joined to all of the websites/groups/social media, I hope I win!!!

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  12. Love all the stuff u post! Ur a true inspiration! Iv preorded ur cookbook. Hope I win. Im signed up to ur emails and follow u on instagram. I found overtime cook two years ago when my freind introduced me. Best thing ever! Much hatzlucha for the rest of ur journey in the culinary world!

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  14. a friend introduced me to your website a couple years ago..since then I’ve been getting your newsletters, follow you on instagram& Facebook & joined the recipe group.. I already preordered a few copies of the cookbook!

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  20. I follow your amazing website, Facebook page, Instagram and just joined the recpie book!! Great job can’t wait to see the book!!

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  24. I follow your amazing website and Instagram, Facebook and just joined your recpie page!! You make amazing things!! Can’t wait to see the book!!

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  27. I am signed up to your emails, follow you on instagram and on facebook.
    I saw your recipes on facebook about a year ago!

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  29. I stumbled on your website a couple years ago, dont even remember how, but you have changed my life! I love how you have delicious food that is easy to make! Cant wAit for your cookbook!!!

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  35. I found your page on facebook because I kept seeing my friends posting heavenly looking pictures.
    Thank you for all your hard work

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  36. I’m a huge fan! I’ve had your website bookmarked for the past 3 years and always come to find a recipe. I follow on instagram and your facebook page. I’m so exited for your book and can’t wait to get my hands on a copy! Wishing you much continued success and hatzlacha rabba!

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  37. Gosh I can’t even remember where I heard about you – but in guessing it was What’s For Supper. Huge fan for the last few years, already been getting your emails, already follow you on Instagram and already am part of the FB group. Cut out tons of your recipes from ami and so excited for my cookbook to come!! Happy 4th anniversary!

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  39. Happy Birthday!!! My friend told me about your blog. I follow you on instagram, get your emails and belong to the facebook group!!!

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  40. Entry 1: i Found your website when you commented on a food blog I don’t rememeber the comment but I remember liking it so much I looked up your blog and have been hooked since.

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  45. Found you on Facebook just 6 months ago (what took me so long!?) And have made a whole bunch of your recipes…. love them!
    Than you for what you do.

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  52. I found your blog on what’s for supper about 2 years ago and absolutely love it! So many great and easy recipes!

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  58. Hello, Awesome! Happy birthdayo your blog! A friend told me about these awesome recipes a couple of years ago. I am a fan on Instagram! Looking forward to another successful year of recipes! Thx Miriam!

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  59. Love love all your recipes and really hope I win this giveaway!! I follow on instagram, and always check your blog when looking for any recipe. I also love when you have an article in Whisk!
    Can’t wait for the cookbook!

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  70. Just happened to find your recipes posted and joined over a year ago. Love your recipes and wish I had the time to try more of them.

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  71. I love your recipes ! I’m signed up for all your sites ! I’m so happy for you that u accomplished putting out your cook book cant wait to have a copy keep up the great work! You inspire me to be a better cook thank you!

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  76. I discovered you when I went to my SIL’s and was desperate to get her recipe for her pumpkin cookies, and she sent me here!!

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  77. Can not honestly remember how or when I found you but it was before you were famous!!!! And I use your website all the time cuz everything works out!

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  81. I follow you on FB and on Instagram . I don’t remember where I originally discovered you but have been a loyal follower and met you at a fundraiser in Brooklyn recently

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  82. I Don’t remember how I found your site,but am sure glad I did(I believe I just stumbled upon it)…..am glued to it and need and want to make every recipe.

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  84. Hi miriam I found you on instagram and have been a,fan ever since. I have your recipes on my ipad and it’s my kitchen staple. So excited to get your cookbook. Good luck to u!

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  85. I found your blog earlier this year when I got married. Love all your recipies, I spend a lot of time browsing them and salivating over the pictures! So excited for the cookbook. I also recieve your newsletter. Hope I win!

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  106. I found you when I searched for a crinkle cookie recipe and happened upon your coffee ones!
    I follow you on Instagram, the Facebook group, and subscribed to the email list

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  111. I follow you on instagram.
    Found you about two years ago when looking for deserts. I now use your recipes every week. You make baking and cooking both simple and delicious. Thank you!

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  114. Been using your recipes for years! From Ami and your site! I follow you on Instagram and Facebook and I signed up for the newsletters! All entries complete! Can’t wait to see the cookbook!

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  115. I found your blog thru I don’t cook but I give out recipe and have been following you for over a year. I am also a member of your Facebook group. Love your recipes!!!

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  118. Hi. I have been following you for about to 2 years. I honestly don’t know how I first heard about you…maybe from the what’s for supper group? I love all your recipes! Especially the margarine free ones

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  119. I got to know abt your website through twitter. I love my kitchen. So I searched on twitter anything that has to do with cooking. At first I was following a whl bunch of ppl. Then I dropped everybody and stayed with yours only. I’m no longer on twitter but I signed up to receive your newsletters. I LOVE them! Thanx and keep’em comin’.

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  124. I heard about your blog from a close friend and I have been making your recipes ever since, and each one is better than the last. I registered for your newsletter and already follow you on both Instagram and Facebook. Thank you for all the helpful kitchen tips. I can’t wait to get your cookbook. Behatzlocha

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  131. I stumbled onto your blog about a year ago and I have been hooked ever since! Mazel tov on the cookbook!

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  138. I follow you everywhere (makes me sound like a stalker) 🙂 I don’t even remember how I found out about overtimecook… Possibly facebook

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  139. I stumbled upon your website around the same time you started writing your Ami column and I’m hooked since! I’m inspired by your passion, by your range of mostly easy to follow and doable recipes. Countless days when supper time is last minute, I’ll quickly scroll through your recipes and make something from there;and ditto to your baking feed. Every single baked good I’ve made from you read with rave reviews! I am so looking forward to your cookbook! Congratulations and cheers to many many more dedelectables coming from your creativity to our tables!
    I also follow you on Instagram.

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  140. I follow you on instagram and probably found you thru other food blogs. Love to bake to i appreciate good recipes and ideas

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  148. i first found/ started following your blog after seeing a recipe you had on “What’s for Supper” 🙂

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  152. A friend sent me a link to one of your recipes about a year ago and I’ve been hooked ever since then. Made many overtime cook recipes and can’t wait to get your cookbook. Thanks!

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  153. found overtime cook through wfs on facebook and have been enjoying your posts ever since. (ive already signed up, following and joined) much continued success

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  157. congrats on 4 great years!

    I subscribed to your newsletter and I am part of your facebook group. I think I found you via a link from another blog, but i am not sure.

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  159. Hi happy 4th bday overtimecook.com!

    I think I found out about this amazing blog through a cooking group on facebook.

    Miriam I follow both your Facebook pages/group and your instagram.

    Congrats!!

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  160. I signed up for your newsletter joined the Facebook group and if course I’m following you on insta! I found your website through a friend and love all the recipes I’ve tried. Also love how clear all your instructions are. Can’t wait to get your cookbook!

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  186. I discovered your amazing recipes in the Ami magazine and everyone I’ve tried is better than the next! Then came your Facebook page which I follow and it enables us to connect with you easily (even in moments of pure panic in the kitchen! ). I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting you personally last summer at a food demo. I admire your talent and wish you much Hatzlocha in all your endeavors!
    That all being said..I wouldn’t mind being a winner too;)

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  195. Found your blog not long after I got married, so 3 years ago! I get your newsletter, follow on instagram, and part of the Facebook group. Thanks for all the great recipes!!!

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  197. I don’t remember how I found your site. It was probably following a link from a blog party or a link on another blog.

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  199. I already get the newletter. I don’t usually buy dessert only cookbooks but after reading your posting describing how thorough the book will be, I am looking forward to buying.

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  201. I don’t think you want me to post publicly how I first found Overtime Cook, lol. But it was before anyone else did. Is there a prize for longest follower?!

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  208. Its been a whe since I came across your website, absolutely love your recipes, any so many of them have become family favorites, I am subscribed to your newsletter, and follow you on instagram, hope to win your giveaway, 🙂

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  209. I am following you on instagram, signed up for your newsletters, and joined the facebook group. I have all my bases covered….please pick me!

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  210. Miriam I found you by following Tori Avey and began following you. Because I love Tori’s recipes I knew you would be great as well. And I can’t wait to get your cookbook!!!! Mmmmmm

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  212. Hi! I Remember signing up for your website when I was over a friend and she told me about the different recipes she made that were from your website !

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  213. I don’t remember for sure but I think I saw your blog referenced on a different blog. And I really liked what I found so I signed up for he newsletter quite a while ago.

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  216. 10 lbs and 4 years later who remembers where it started!!!’n but glad it did! Member of all your fan clubs!:)

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  217. Don’t remember how I got hooked but your recipes make it to my table and freezer multiple times a week!
    Follow your Facebook page and on Instagram!
    Good luck!!!!

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  218. I don’t remember how I found you because its a very long time ago. I get your newsletter. Follow on Instagram and Facebook . Keep the good stuff coming.

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  219. I found your blog from my son, Uncle MoMo and so happy I did. Love your recipes. Mazel Tov on your new creation!

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    • I was already signed up for everything and found out about you from my daughter who was originally following you always waiting for a new post

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  224. I found you through my daughter. You used to work with her. She convinced me it was worth my while to follow you. She was right.

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  226. Already follow you on the OTC facebook page!! I love how quickly you always respond to all of our questions!

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  229. August 7th is a pretty awesome day – all right! I got married on this day.. so we share an anniversary! I don’t remember when I’ve started following your blog but it’s been at least 3 years! I look forward for many more years of awesome recipes from you!

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  230. I found out about overtime cook from my friend, she said you have great desserts and to check it out. glad i did!

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  232. I am currently signed up for your newsletters! Do I sound like a fan?? I didn’t have to do anything to enter other than posting that I already do everything! I also preo-ordered your new cookbook and follow you on pinterest which isn’t even counted lol!

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  233. I don’t remember how I found your blog, but I’m so glad I did. I’ve been reading it for quite a while (I think I was around for your first birthday, but definitely for your second)

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  237. I commented. I said I didn’t remember how I found you but I see someone else mentioned finding you through Torey Avey’s blog & I remembered that’s also how I found you.

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  246. Love your website and recipe . Im signed up for email! Two years ago I was looking receipts for Pesah, I found your website, since that time this is my favorite cooking website ❤❤❤❤

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  251. I found your blog through google several years ago when I was looking for a recipe. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin

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  254. I just joined your facebook group 🙂
    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin
    ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com

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  255. I don’t remember exactly how I first found Overtime Cook, but I’ve been reading since just about that first post!

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  258. I heard about your blog from a friend and immediately fell in love!!

    I am already signed up for your newsletters.

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  260. Found your website about two years ago, and been using your recipes ever since. Whenever I’m lookin for something interesting to make I browse through your website and end up not being able to decide what to make ? congrats on your recipe book!! Can’t wait for them to arrive in Israel

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  269. I have no idea how I found you 🙂 I was googling something and you know how that goes… somehow I ended up here and BAM! a giveaway.
    A little extra bonus for googling for hours I guess.
    But while I’m here, I’m always open to new recipes!
    Thanks!

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  275. I would love to win! I first discovered your recipes on what’s for supper on Facebook. Since then I have followed you on Facebook and signed up to your emails! I am in awe of what you’ve achieved! I wish you every success for the future to go onwards and upwards and to find true happiness in whatever you do!

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  279. I follow you on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook groups, and get your emails.. I found your blog after I tried your food at work….

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  282. I just found your blog recently, Ive used quite a few of your recipes, like the portobello musroom wraps and the roasted corn salad, everything ive tried from you is delicious!!

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  284. I actually found you on my most popular page on Instagram. I don’t think a shabbos or yom tov goes by that I don’t make one of your recipes!!! I am so excited for your cookbook and already preordered! It comes out just in time for me to stick my freezer for my sons upsherin in October! I subscribed to your newsletter, and already follow you on Instagram and the Facebook group!!!! Thank you again for all your delicious recipes!

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  292. My sister told me about your blog and ever since, it’s become one of my go-to’s when preparing Shabbos. I think you’re great! Much success!!

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  300. I follow you on instagram and i am a member of the overtime cook recipesgrecipes group on facebook. I love love love your recipes! I discovered you a while back when looking for a recipe online and you popped up!

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  301. I follow you on Facebook. I first found out about overtime cook by reading your column in Ami magazine. I am a big fan!

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  308. Don’t remember when I found you but it must have been a long time ago because I used so many of your dessert recipes for my daughter’s first birthday party and she is now 3 1/2! (And a new big sister!) happy blog birthday Miriam!

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  309. I follow you on instagram, am part of the facebook group and have been following your blog for three years, can’t wait for the cookbook. the oreo recipe was actually the first one I tried.

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  310. follow you on Instagram.
    Love ur features in whisk, heard about ur blog from there 🙂
    Signed up for the newsletter

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  313. Entry #1 Don’t even remember when I found out about your blog! But I love it and often make so many of your recipes!

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  317. Found out about your website from your ami magazine page and love reading each post. I’m addicted to your mochachino- been making it all summer 🙂
    Mazel tov on the blog bday!

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  319. Saw one of your cooking demos and became an instant follower of your instagram account and your blog! Just joined the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook group!

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  322. I think I first found you on Facebook and I follow your group there. I love all your recipes and make them all the time and signed up for emails. I especially love how your always trying to help and answer people’s questions about the recipes! Happy birthday!

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  324. Hi Miriam, so impressed with how much you accomplished the past 4 years, wishing you continued hatzlacha! I first heard of your through Facebook.

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  327. Not sure if my first post went thru, I’m part of everything email,insta,Facebook group…I really wanna win pick me 🙂 and I’ve been following you forever found you on fb make a lot of ur recipes weekly and cant wait for the cookbook to come!!

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  331. I’ve been following you for about a year. Found your site from reading the ami and then followed you on Facebook. Make a ton of your recipes and I really really love that 19 pc set of measurement cups and spoons.

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  333. Emails? ✔️
    Instagram?✔️
    Comment here? ✔️
    Fan group? ✔️
    Love love love all your stuff!
    Hope I win!!

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  335. Found you abt 2 years ago from a friend who had already found you. So thankful since I love everything I have ever made of yours!

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  352. Can’t remember how or when i found you… It may have started w some pesach recipe from instagram… Lost track of how many of your recipes have become my absolute favorites!!! Thank you and any of those prizes would be AMAZING!!!

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  355. I found your blog through what’s for supper and have made countless recipes of yours. I’m also a follower of your FB page. Thanks for everything!

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  361. found overtime cook on facebook! i’m a huge fan and introduced all my sisters to overtime cook as well!

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  362. I’m signed up for your newsletters and follow you on Facebook. I don’t remember when or how I found out about your website but I have been following you ever since, and made many of your recipes. When I heard about your upcoming cookbook I told my husband that’s my yom tov gift! Pre-ordered it on amazon. I can still cancel if I win the book…..

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  366. Saw you in the Ami, follow you on the wfs FB group. Love your recipes, have made quite a few and shared them as well!

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  367. I found you on the WFS Facebook group, and I’m so happy I did! 🙂
    I follow you on Instagram, and your overtime recipes group on Facebook as well! Also joined your newsletter emailing list!

    Keep up the amazing work!

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  368. I follow you on Facebook. Love your recipes. Joined up about 2 years ago. Congratulations on your new book!

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  369. I don’t even remember how I found you it was so long ago! I think I was looking for a recipe for veggie burgers and found your bean burgers.

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  370. I’ve known you since before you started this blog and I was eating your delicious baked goods back when you just baked recreationally. I found this blog when you told me that you started it!

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  373. Omg I am so in love with ur recipes! I pre-ordered ur book alrdy and waiting for it to arrive!! I found you on Facebook and have heard about you so many times! #urock

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  374. I followed and liked you on Facebook and instagram!! Rlly rlly wanna win!! And happy 4th birthday to this wonderful thing that happened!

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  376. I found you on wfs. I subscribe to the newsletter and am a fan on Facebook! And I love love love your recipes!

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  384. I follow you on Instagram and Facebook! I first found you on Facebook a few years back! Thanks for all your recipes and tips! Congrats on your new book!

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  390. I’m a fan on Facebook, found you on what’s for supper! ! Look up recipes all the time, thank you! ! ! ! !

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  399. Found you from I don’t cook but I give out recipes Facebook group, you’re now my first stop when looking for new easy delicious recipes!

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  400. I discovered you and your amazing talents through WFS group and became a fan after making just one recipe of yours. By now I’ve made a number of your recipes.

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  406. I found u on facebook through looking at my friends comments.
    I signed up for the newsletter.
    I followed u on instagram.
    I folloed u on the facebook page.

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  407. Hi Miriam congrats on the cookbook!!
    I heard about your Facebook page from the WFS group. Where I learned about your blog!
    I am already on the Facebook page and the newsletter!!

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  408. I found you through Facebook, was using recipes already that I didn’t know we’re yours.
    So excited for this cookbook! Congrats!!
    Following you on insta & FB

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  413. I found out about your blog from a friend. I love to read your recipes and try out all your new and interesting ideas. You have made my family very happy.

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  415. I think I found your site when someone posted a picture of your smore pie on fb… been hooked ever since! I also signed up for the email list and facebook group!

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  420. I don’t rename how I found you…it was so long ago… So glad I did. Love your cookies and other recipes. I have told many friends & family members about you. You make kosher cooking proud. And if course I follow you on Facebook and get your emails too! Good luck on all that you do!

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  423. I found out about overtime cook through ami magazine! I love all of your recipes! Can’t wait for your cookbook to come out.

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  426. Happy 4th birthday!!!! I love ur website ur recipes always come out great! My neighbor told me about ur site. I’m so happy she did. I love ur cooking and baking styles. I can’t wait to c ur recipe book. Thank you and good luck.

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  434. Hey! I don’t even remember how i found your website, its been on my favorites list for so long! I am following you on instagram and facebook and have signed up for your emails! would love to win!

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  440. Happy 4th!

    I’ve been following you for a while now! Love your recipes, they always come out gr8!
    I also look forward to your Ami column.
    Can’t wait to get my hands on your cook book!!

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  441. HI, Miriam! ~

    I found your recipe for “Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Hamantaschen” in March of 2014 (right before Purim), and the rest is history (herstory??!): I have been following you on this blog ever since (and now I am also following you on Facebook). FYI ~ That recipe has become part of my repertoire, and I am frequently called upon to whip up a batch for family & friends alike. THANK YOU for sharing your DELICIOUS & creative recipes with us!

    Happy cooking! (And, a very, VERY HAPPY “ANNI-BIRTHDAY”!!) ~

    Cheryl in NJ (aka. “chezzie5”)

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  442. I found out about your blog from Imamother.com and have been enjoying it ever since! My favorite recipe that I got from you is your Hot Gooey Caramel Pie, which is out of this world!!!

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  460. I love your blog! i found it through a google search- don’t even remember what kind of recipe I was searching for, but I found it here! I also get your emails and am in the facebook group!

    (And I found out that my husband pre-ordered me the cookbook as a gift! Yay!!)

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  463. I discovered ur blog about 3 yrs ago & have been hooked ever since! I get ur email newsletters & follow u on Instagram!

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  464. I saw your recipes in the Ami Living and I just had to check your website. I alternate between wishing I was your neighbor, so I can taste test for you, to thinking about my diet and being glad that I’m not! Your cookbook looks just like your recipes- too good!!! I didn’t buy a cookbook in a long time, but this one looks like a must have!

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  467. I think I first heard of you thru your AMI column, but we are talking about two years that I’ve been following you so I couldn’t say for sure!

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  470. Congratulations on your four-year milestone, and on the completion of Something Sweet! I wish I could tell you how I first discovered OTC, but it was a long time ago and I just don’t remember. I do remember updating my subscription when I got my new email address and that was a couple of years ago. Wow!

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  473. Hi miriam,
    I found out about your blog about 4 years ago from my sister Ruchama Cohen, I have been following you ever since then and told many people about your blog and they follow you as well!
    Keep up the great work!

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  474. Mazal Tov! I love the the great recipes in your newsletters, they bring a new pizazz into our meals that I have been preparing for almost 50 years.

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  476. I discovered your blog this year while surfing around for recipes online, and I’ve been following it ever since. I love your recipes and photography…keep up the great work!

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  477. I am fairly new to overtime cook and found you by complete chance. I had recently gotten up from sitting Shiva and was hosting my mother and brother for Shabbos. I wanted to find some Shabbos comfort food and found my way to overtime cook. Your grilled pastrami and corn salad, smore’s bundt cake and hot gooey caramel pie did not disappoint.

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  480. i first realized you have a website from the ami magazine.since then i siigned up for your e-mails and follow you on instagram. great recipes!!!

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  484. I found you while searching for a low fat muffin recipe a while back, and haven’t stopped following u since! Awesome recipes!

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  489. I’m on your email list. But I first found this blog when doing one of my many searches for “quick and easy X recipe” – I always like to bring desserts when I go out for Shabbat meals, and your blog has been an absolute treasure trove of gorgeous dishes that look like they took me much longer than I have to make them! Congrats on the anniversary, and on the cookbook! 🙂

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  490. i work with your sister in law who let us all know about your fabulous recipe site. subscribe to the emais.
    mazel tov on the cookbook!

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  491. I stumbled upon your blog when I found your Roasted Red Pepper Dip. I was pleased to find a healthy dip and a site that makes suggestions for Jewish holidays. The dip was delicious and easy. I signed up for your emails soon there after. I’m thinking of buying Something Sweet and would definately be inclined to do so if recipes were developed with the goal to limit sugar where possible. Thanks for the opportunity for your fabulous giveaway.

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  492. I follow ur FB page, Instagram and get ur newsletter. In short, I adore u 🙂 and have made many of ur scrumptious recipes. Not sure how I found out you exist. Maybe through FB recipe blogs. But ever since I found you, I have been hooked.

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  493. Congratulations on reaching this milestone! As a still sort-of newlywed, I was happy to discover a kosher blog with tons of delicious recipes! I have been reading your blog now for several months and have made a few of your dishes to great success! Can’t wait to see what else you have in store!

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  495. I started following you a few months ago on instagram and loved your recipes so i signed up for your emails too! Im always finding great new recipes on your site so thank you!

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  500. I have been following your blog for close to 4 years! I love so many of your recipes and a number of them are weekly shabbos staples!

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  503. I have been following you now for a while since hearing about you through the I don’t cook but I give out recipes group on facebook. I already receive your e-mails which is how I found out about this giveaway 🙂 I just requested to join the overtime cook recipes fb group. Looking forward to receiving your new cookbook that I pre-ordered! B’hatzlacha!

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  506. Hi! I signed up for your emails and I found out about your website from my sister who used one of your recipes to make a dessert for Shabbos Sheva Brachos for my other sister. delicious! I love your recipes and I cannot wait for your cookbook to come out! 🙂

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  507. I found you in the Ami Magazine and has been following you ever since! Your recipes are are yummy and very do-able! Wishing you all the best! I follow you on Instagram.

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  508. Happy Birthday overtime cook! My DIL told me about your blog and it is great!
    I get the newsletter and am signed up for the Facebook pages.
    Looking forward to more great recipes..!

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  510. I’m signed up for your emails, been following your facebook page & simply love every
    updated post i get………..

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  512. Hi love the cookbook cover. Looks so appetizing! I found you when one of the women on my recipe group mentioned that she was trying out recipes for your cookbook. she posted some of your recipes so I got intrigued. After just browsing your site for a few minutes I was hooked. I signed up for your e-mails and that’s how I know about this giveaway. You are doing an amazing job and got real talent!

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  514. I am already signed up for newsletter, follow you on instagram and your group on Facebook. I found out about Overtime Cook on FB and loved it from the beginning. I’ve tried so many of your recipes and was never disappointed. I’m always excited to keep trying more! Good luck!

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  518. I found you through facebook, and I’m so glad I did! Guests, even caterers, beg for your recipes. Congrats 🙂

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  521. I found your website, I think, when I was looking for passover recipes… can’t wait to see what you have lined up for the fall feasts.

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  559. I’m a member of the facebook group! (Which is the best! What other blog can you ask the recipe author questions on thursday night when you’re cooking?)

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  565. I found out about you/your blog a few years ago through the whats for supper fb group. I’ve been hooked since then 🙂

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  582. Hi Miriam, I first found out about you through the What’s For Supper group on Facebook. I love your recipes, but most importantly, your willingness to engage with all your followers!

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  584. I am a member of the Overtime Cook Recipes facebook group. It’s great to be part of an extended community that loves to cook and bake your wonderful recipes.

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  585. I first saw your recipes in the Ami magazine afew years back. Then i followed you on facebook and your web page to get recipes.

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  592. Hi Miriam! I am previously signed up for emails, follow you on Instagram, and am in your Facebook group. I first discovered your website on Facebook and have been enjoying your recipes ever since! I even follow you on Pinterest! And, have met you 2 times, once at the Brooklyn Market and Kosherfest. Good luck to you!

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  593. I subscribe to your e-mails and I really enjoy following your posts. If I am lucky enough to win any of the generous prizes you are offering, I have both NYC and Canadian addresses.

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  594. I found out about the site during college. I have been a fan ever since and i look forward to checking out the site for new recipes! Good luck with the cook book!

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  599. Okay, posting as seperate comments 😉

    I think I found your site when someone posted a picture of your smore pie on fb… been hooked ever since!

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  611. a friend shared the “pretzel chicken”recipe over a year ago and that’s how i started following your blog

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  614. and i am part of the fb group overtime cook recipes (which i found very helpful with fixing troubleshoot of the recipes!
    thank you for your posts and can’t wait to get my copy of something sweet!!

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  623. I found overtime cook after seeing some of your recipes in the ami magazine. I love love your recipes made tons of stuff from your website and loved everything. Im a huge fan. Thanks so so much. Can’t wait to buy your cookbook.

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  625. Heard about you from a friend who made your cookies! Now those cookies are an all-time fav in my family & with everyone I make them for!

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  638. I’ve been following u since I saw ur column in the amiliving

    I’m signed up for ur newsletter and I love it ?

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  640. I signed up for your newsletter and started following your website a while back when my friend first sent me a link to one of the recipes on your website.

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  652. I have been getting your emails for almost two years and absolutely love all of your recipes- and your blogging 😉

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  658. Hey, congrats on the anniversary! I love your blog and totally perk up when I see you featured in Ami. Not sure when I heard of the blog, but I’m glad I did! Thank you for making food decisions easier 😉

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  665. A friend told me about a delicious recipe that she made from you, so I signed up for your emails, and have been making your recipes since!

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  666. I found your website while searching for cookies to bake for my vort/ engagement party. Now, as a newly married bride, I love trying out your recipes — all have been a great success so far!

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  677. Congrats on the major milestones! 4 yrs and a cookbook…. 🙂 very exciting!!
    Randomly enough, I think the first time I visited your website was cuz of a comment of yours that I saw on Bakerella!!! 🙂

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  684. I found your blog looking for CC cookies without margarine and let me tell you- they make my hubby mighty popular when he brings them with for his friends.

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  688. I found you on a group on facebook, then I signed up for newsletter, joined your group on facebook and I just started following you on instagram AND I preorederd your new book – yay!

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  689. Signed up for fb recipes group… Now whenever i bake i am using one of your recipes! I think i have gained ten pounds since i found you… Maybe your next book can be salads! Lol!

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  692. I don’t remember exactly how I found ur blog. I think it was through fb a couple of years ago. Since then I’m hooked!

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