A few weeks ago, I received this beautiful little book in the mail and was invited to participate in Terry Golson’s blog tour. I actually already had the original, The Farmstead Egg Cookbook, that was published in 2006 and had made a number of the recipes. I got the book soon after I got chickens. This new book is expanded with two sections, how to raise chickens along with the recipes for how to use all of those eggs.
The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook is an excellent resource whether you’re just starting out with chickens or you’ve had them for awhile, like I have. I think it was a great idea to include, all in one, everything you need to know about keeping chickens along with recipes. I love photos with recipes, and the book includes full-color pictures of many of them. Anyone who has had chickens knows that while waiting for the first egg seems to take forever, once they start laying, suddenly you’re desperate for creative and different ideas to use them. You’ll find a hundred of them in this book! I have a lot of cookbooks, but this is one I’m planning to keep in my kitchen, which means I’m going to use it. And even if you don’t have chickens, the recipes are delicious. (I actually had lost the original book when I moved, so I was happy to get another one!)
You can follow along with Terry’s blog tour at the links below:
March 11 – HenCam Blog
March 12 – The Chicken Chick
March 14 – Tilly’s Nest
March 15 – Scratch and Peck
March 17 – Simple Thrift
March 19 – Chickens in the Road
March 21 – Fresh Eggs Daily
March 24 – Root Simple
And–if you’d like to win a copy of the book, I have one to give away!
For a chance to win: Leave a comment on this post and let me know you want it. One winner will be drawn by random comment number to receive the book. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow tonight (March 20, 2014). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time on Thursday (March 21, 2014). Return to this post to claim your book if your name is drawn. The winner’s name will be posted in an update to this post and the winner must email me at [email protected] to claim their book. Good luck!
UPDATE: Oops! I was supposed to do this yesterday! I’m sorry! Head in the clouds here…. The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is comment #36, Lana. Email me at [email protected] with your full name and address to claim your prize!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
mommy6_1 says:
I would love to win The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook. Thank you.
On March 19, 2014 at 8:02 am
luvsclassics says:
:chicken: good morning Suzanne,
The farm book looks great, sounds like an important book for raising chickens, And delicious recipes.
I’d like a copy of the book, although I do not have space to raise chickens.
On March 19, 2014 at 8:06 am
boulderneigh says:
I would love the book; I just hope I can remember to come back and check this post!
On March 19, 2014 at 8:20 am
tsmith says:
I love a good cookbook! Thank you!
On March 19, 2014 at 8:23 am
Bonnie S. says:
I don’t have chickens, but we eat a lot of eggs! I would really enjoy the cookbook.
On March 19, 2014 at 8:25 am
sherlou says:
I really, really need this book! 🙂
On March 19, 2014 at 8:26 am
Deliafarm says:
This book would help me keep up my hopes that Spring will come to Vermont , someday! Hope I win! :heart:
On March 19, 2014 at 8:31 am
brookdale says:
Yay, a giveaway! Would love to win this book. Thank you for offering!
On March 19, 2014 at 8:37 am
babyberry says:
My chickens have just started laying! I would love a copy. Pick me!!!!!!
On March 19, 2014 at 8:40 am
kyriemykala says:
I would love to have the cookbook, We had chickens growing up and would love to have them again. I have many friends who give me eggs. It would make a wonderful Birthday gift to me. Love your site.
On March 19, 2014 at 8:40 am
Mim says:
I would really love this book…
On March 19, 2014 at 8:44 am
Dumbcatluvr says:
I would love to win this book.
On March 19, 2014 at 8:46 am
okstormy says:
I would Love to win this book!
On March 19, 2014 at 8:49 am
grandeb1956 says:
Nice book! Thanks for sharing! :chicken: :sun:
On March 19, 2014 at 8:50 am
tmoozie says:
I would love to win “The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook”. It would make a nice addition to my cook book collection.
On March 19, 2014 at 8:55 am
Nonie0019 says:
Making extreme efforts this year to cook healthier for the family. Would love to win this cookbook to help me in the cause! Thank you for the opportunity! Stay WARM!!!
On March 19, 2014 at 9:00 am
kelly jo kirby says:
I would really love to have this book. I am sorry that I have not posted a comment for some time but I do still read your blog everyday and enjoy all your stories and love your animals and find myself crying over your loss of BP and Jack these past few months. Keep on writing and God Bless you!
On March 19, 2014 at 9:05 am
NancyD in NH says:
:sheepjump: Gosh, it would be great to win this book as I am starting my first flock this spring, if it ever quits snowing and the 3 ft that is still on the ground EVER melts! pick me, pick me!
On March 19, 2014 at 9:08 am
wormlady says:
Not so long ago I disillusioned my librarians re: I eat healthily when I asked if they could recommend a cookbook with lots of recipes using eggs and whole milk. Since I have chickens and goats, therefore a refrigerator full of eggs and whole milk. Here’s hoping I win this book and it helps.
On March 19, 2014 at 9:08 am
byrstn says:
Would love the cookbook. I need new egg recipes.
On March 19, 2014 at 9:10 am
fowlers says:
A give-a-way….yay, sign me up…..who don’t love a give-a-way, and a great one at that….what a fun way to start off SPRING…
XOXOX :hug:
Sandy
On March 19, 2014 at 9:11 am
Julia says:
Yes, sign me up, please.
Thank you and thank you to Terry Golson, too.
On March 19, 2014 at 9:15 am
maggie says:
What a great book giveaway!
I would love to win, please enter my name!
On March 19, 2014 at 9:15 am
Squeegees Mom says:
I cannot raise chickens in this city, but sure enjoy cooking with eggs. Please enter this comment in the cookbook give-away. Thanks!
On March 19, 2014 at 9:16 am
roosterrun says:
I’m excited about this book and would love to have it.
On March 19, 2014 at 9:26 am
macgentry says:
This year I’m just getting back into raising chickens again. It’s been 10 years since we sold our chicken farm. I’m so excited to be able to have our own chicken’s & eggs again. Thank you for giving such a nice book away.
On March 19, 2014 at 9:31 am
brendyblue says:
I would love to win this book. I collect cookbooks and this one looks very interesting.
On March 19, 2014 at 9:32 am
Wm.Mike says:
I have been without chickens for a year but more are on the way :snoopy: So I really need a good egg book.
On March 19, 2014 at 9:34 am
DRYVEM says:
I would :heart: to have this cookbook!
On March 19, 2014 at 9:37 am
dgkritch says:
Looks like a fun book. I’d love to have a copy!
On March 19, 2014 at 9:46 am
Ann W says:
I would like to have the book – thank you for offering a copy to us! I bet you didn’t really lose your original; someone’s probably cooking eggs out of it in Charleston.
On March 19, 2014 at 9:52 am
PaulaClark says:
I would love this book. I don’t have chickens yet but I am working that direction. And we love eggs!
On March 19, 2014 at 9:55 am
Louise says:
Looks like a great book. I have 3 baby chicks and I need lots of help. The book would be great. We are allowed to have 3 hens in the city where I live in Alabama and I am so excited to have my own chickens. Thanks for the give away. I would love to win.
On March 19, 2014 at 10:27 am
alosyu says:
I would love to have this book. The more egg recipes the better.
Alison
On March 19, 2014 at 10:27 am
PV Grammy says:
I would love a copy of the book! I have six hens, and am always looking for recipes.
On March 19, 2014 at 10:36 am
Lana says:
I would love to win “The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook!!”. Thanks for the opportunity!
On March 19, 2014 at 10:40 am
Anita says:
I want it! I want it! :heart: :heart:
On March 19, 2014 at 10:41 am
acracker says:
I have chickens and a man who loves to eat eggs…I would LOVE to win this cookbook!! Thanks for the opportunity! :chicken: Julie
On March 19, 2014 at 10:42 am
mamajoseph says:
Boy, do I need this book! Have chickens, need knowledge.
On March 19, 2014 at 11:02 am
Peculiar Cat Mama says:
Oh, I would love to have that book. I had chickens once, and plan to have them again once the chicken house gets fixed. Seems my other chickens were not raised for our food, but for the foxes and coyotes. Boo hiss on that!
On March 19, 2014 at 11:05 am
cindyinohio says:
I would love, love, love to get this book. In fact, I think if I don’t win it I’m going to need to buy it. We currently have 60 laying hens and just received 70 baby chicks 2 weeks ago!!!
On March 19, 2014 at 11:07 am
canthony says:
I have a few chickens and really don’t know what I am doing, but gathering eggs is like Easter every day. I just love being able to use the beautiful “home grown” eggs. I would love to win a book to help me raise them in the proper way and to know what to do with the eggs, besides omelets.
On March 19, 2014 at 11:15 am
maryellen51 says:
I have chickens, plenty of eggs and would love to have the recipe book. Thanks, Suzanne
On March 19, 2014 at 11:20 am
wkyangel says:
So many eggs! So many MORE recipes to learn! YES! I would love to get a copy of this book! Always loved cooking with eggs and learning new ways to serve them! Thanks for offering Suzanne!
On March 19, 2014 at 11:29 am
AnnieB says:
This sounds like a GREAT cookbook. Count me in!
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On March 19, 2014 at 11:43 am
KellieS says:
Would love to win a cookbook about eggs, now that it is spring and we have SO many.
On March 19, 2014 at 12:07 pm
MousE says:
I would love to win this! :dancingmonster:
On March 19, 2014 at 12:28 pm
flgrl says:
I would love a copy!! :snoopy:
On March 19, 2014 at 12:33 pm
carolyn harris says:
Oh your site is so addictive! Please sign me up for ‘The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook”. My husband and I just started with chickens this past summer, true waiting for that first egg ‘did seem like forever’….but since that time my husband has added on to the chicken coop 2 times as we are adding to the brew. Learning every day something new about chickens, its addictive and so much fun, if you do not mind the work!
On March 19, 2014 at 12:52 pm
rurification says:
I love cookbooks with pictures. Our ducks and hens are finally laying well again after the winter, so it’s great to hear about this book!
On March 19, 2014 at 12:58 pm
candyryan says:
:wave: The cookbook would be a Welcome addition to our culinary guidance. We are just beginning to build a farm and will raise chickens and have a small garden. Your fantastic offer could not have come at a better time in our lives. We so enjoy visiting your farm and family on your blog and on Facook. I am hoping the information will keep me ground in reality. 😀 :duck:
On March 19, 2014 at 1:05 pm
Luann says:
I would love to be entered to win this book. I have added to my flock this year and am expecting my delivery of 9 week old hens on April 4th. I cannot wait!
On March 19, 2014 at 1:06 pm
GrammieEarth says:
I would love to have this book. Thank You ( and maybe Terry too) for offering it for giveaway.
Pam
On March 19, 2014 at 1:09 pm
kitmarlowescot2 says:
Yes I would love to win Terry’s new revised cookbook. Came here from her hencam site.
On March 19, 2014 at 1:13 pm
ataylor says:
I would love to have this book.
On March 19, 2014 at 1:18 pm
kmcc325 says:
Please give me a chance to win the egg book!! Thank you!!
On March 19, 2014 at 1:19 pm
denisejdesign says:
We are getting ready to move to our own farm come this fall. Chickens are on our list of livestock along with alpacas and perhaps a goat or two. Sounds like a great book for a beginning chicken farmer!
On March 19, 2014 at 1:24 pm
DebbieInMemphis says:
I’d LOVE to win this book. I always need good ways to use eggs. Thanks to Terry and Suzanne for the chance!
On March 19, 2014 at 1:37 pm
Minna says:
I would love to win The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook!
On March 19, 2014 at 1:38 pm
jodiezoeller says:
Would love to see the recipes. But I don’t have chickens, though I would love some. I have fond memories of my grandfather’s chickens in the 60s and 70s.
On March 19, 2014 at 1:44 pm
Darlene says:
Would love this Guide and Cookbook. My daughter has chickens and I get her leftovers which is a huge amount.
On March 19, 2014 at 2:06 pm
pensiero says:
I love eggs and I love cookbooks!
On March 19, 2014 at 2:10 pm
abbygirl says:
I love eggs! I wish I could have chickens. I would also love to have the cookbook!
On March 19, 2014 at 2:14 pm
Carol in NC says:
I would love this book!
On March 19, 2014 at 2:20 pm
Old WV Broad says:
Great to see a give-away back on your page Suzanne. I’ve missed them!
On March 19, 2014 at 2:24 pm
Joell says:
:happyflower: flower: :happyflower: :happyflower: :happyflower:
We love eggs, and even nore so now that we are finding out that eggs are acually good for us, no matter how they are prepared I love them. Any time we are predicted bad weather I always make sure we have plenty of milk and eggs with those items we are set.
The cook book sounds very nice. Thank you.
On March 19, 2014 at 2:41 pm
chrisrobgabby says:
Sign me up for a chance to win The Farmhouse book. Love your site keep up the Great Job! :shimmy:
On March 19, 2014 at 3:04 pm
marymac says:
I have plenty of eggs from my chickens and would love to win the book
On March 19, 2014 at 3:09 pm
ashmmorgan2 says:
It sounds like a great book, I’d love to win a copy!
On March 19, 2014 at 3:10 pm
marrypoppinz says:
I’ve had chickens since spring, 2010. They have changed my life. They give so much more than just eggs and they do that quite often. I get their fantastic composted chicken manure for my gardens and fruits. Getting rid of leftover food is a snap and they do such a good job of turning it into fertilizer! Such a treat to just watch their comical ways and to learn when they’re upset or when they are happy.
On March 19, 2014 at 3:15 pm
RurallyEverAfter says:
I love the look of this cookbook! I bet I’d love the taste too!
On March 19, 2014 at 3:25 pm
beforethedawn says:
I want one! I’ve added it to my Amazon wishlist and am off to visit the other blogs.
On March 19, 2014 at 4:28 pm
AmyI says:
Would love to win! Hoping to get chickens this year!
On March 19, 2014 at 4:44 pm
georget929 says:
I would love to win The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook. Thank you.
On March 19, 2014 at 4:58 pm
Bettyn says:
This would be a great addition to my cookbook collection. It wold also be greatly used. We have 24 chickens. We sell some eggs, give some away and still have an abundance and are always looking for new recipies
On March 19, 2014 at 5:05 pm
ta2mee says:
I love cookbooks! And eggs! :wave:
On March 19, 2014 at 5:12 pm
nlchandler87 says:
I would love to win this book! 🙂
On March 19, 2014 at 5:14 pm
SanAntonioSue says:
Yes, please!! Love me some eggs!! 🙂
On March 19, 2014 at 5:16 pm
pdelainey says:
We just started raising chickens last spring.
I would love to win an egg cookbook! :chicken:
On March 19, 2014 at 5:21 pm
OregonJoy says:
I hope I win the book. Thanks for offering it to one of us.
On March 19, 2014 at 5:26 pm
lillyauna says:
:snoopy: I would love a cookbook. As my kids tell me I need all the help I can get. We are planning on getting chickens this year so this cookbook would be very helpful. :woof:
On March 19, 2014 at 5:30 pm
ibnsgirl says:
We love eggs! 🙂 An egg cookbook would be great! Thank you!
On March 19, 2014 at 5:49 pm
HicChickie says:
Well if it helps to guide on raising chickens, great! When the eggs come I can cook a lot of great dishes.
:chicken:
On March 19, 2014 at 5:50 pm
PattiLynn says:
I would love a copy of The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook. Thx for the chance to win one!
On March 19, 2014 at 6:42 pm
collector1 says:
I would love to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity to do so! :cowsleep:
On March 19, 2014 at 6:42 pm
kbiberstine says:
Pick me! Pick me!
On March 19, 2014 at 6:45 pm
nyfarmmom says:
I would love this cook book, I’m constantly giving away eggs to friends, family and co workers… :chicken:
On March 19, 2014 at 6:50 pm
Ramona Slocum says:
I would love to be able to cook from this book. Please pick me.
MN MONA
On March 19, 2014 at 7:04 pm
mommafox says:
I can’t have chickens in town, but I have a very generous friend that keeps me supplied with all the fresh, brown eggs that I can use. Have tried about every trick there is to use them up, so this book would be a great addition to my cookbook collection. Thank you to Terry and Suzanne for the chance to win the book.
On March 19, 2014 at 7:04 pm
oct4luv says:
I want to win!
On March 19, 2014 at 7:26 pm
LindaWelch says:
I love my girls, and I love the presents they leave me every day! It’s like Easter every day! I would love to have this book; I would share it with my sister, who I have taught to make cheese after learning from “watching” you several years ago! :chicken:
On March 19, 2014 at 8:50 pm
MommaH says:
I just found your website and just love it! It takes me back to my youth when my parents had a hobby farm with pigs, cows, sheep, ducks, geese, turkeys, and of course chickens! Just love those chickens. No one could understand why i would give them all names. Your website is refreshing and fun. I would love to win the book and share it with my daughter and sons. Perhaps someday too we can have the same fun you do with your animals. For now will keep checking your website for updated pics.
On March 19, 2014 at 8:54 pm
LisaAJB says:
I’d love a book!
On March 19, 2014 at 9:14 pm
Luv2Quilt says:
Would love to have this book. I am hoping to raise my own chickens some day.
Rhonda
On March 19, 2014 at 9:49 pm
titan55 says:
I must say that your blog is fantastic! The pictures, the stories all absolute magic.
On March 19, 2014 at 10:03 pm
Esor says:
I would love a chance to win the book. Thanks.
On March 19, 2014 at 10:06 pm
Taryn says:
9 hens + spring = many eggs! This book would be awesome, yes, I would like to win a copy!
On March 19, 2014 at 10:39 pm
Dana says:
My son who is 12 has taken up trying cooking and he loves to collect our fresh eggs and he can fry a sunny side up and scrambled. Chicken and duck eggs. We have just started two years ago. I Would love to give him this egg cookbook! Would help with his reading. He would love it! Enter us pease 🙂
Dana Mama
On March 19, 2014 at 11:01 pm
burmabears says:
It would be so nice to have a copy of the book. Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
Joan Ann :cowsleep:
On March 19, 2014 at 11:05 pm
tea4too0 says:
I do have more eggs than I know what to do with. Scrambled isn’t getting it done. Thanks for the contest.
On March 20, 2014 at 12:08 am
Squeegees Mom says:
Like many of you, I enjoy cookbooks. I have a battered copy of “Woman’s World” Edition of the American Woman’s Cook Book. It’s copyright is 1939, with portions included of previous works from 1928 and 1929. It is a very thorough cook book in that it teaches a young woman how to cook, set up her kitchen, supply her pantry, Menu making, packing school lunches, table setting and service, and best of all, carving and garnishing. I love the pictures of slender women dressed in pretty dresses, heels, stockings of course, pearls and a spotless apron. It has captions such as “Time and your oven await the occasion and the man” (By Hotpoint)and “Strike up a warm acquaintance with your oven and its special temperament.” I hate to think of the shock they would have to see me cooking in worn jeans, a baggy tee shirt and sneakers. 🙂
On March 20, 2014 at 9:29 am
DebbieO says:
Oh my I would so love a copy of this cookbook. Trying to incorporate more eggs in my diet as part of back to basics health.
On March 20, 2014 at 9:59 am
laurie hamar says:
Hope to be able to get chickens this time next year. Would love to read the book in advance to get ready for them. Thanks for the contest.
On March 20, 2014 at 10:40 am
Tucker DeRatt says:
OOOhhh, a new egg cookbook. Even if I don’t win it, I will be giving it a home in my kitchen. I Adore Eggs!
On March 20, 2014 at 12:00 pm
OregonJoy says:
Where should I look to see who won the book?
On March 20, 2014 at 12:07 pm
Mary in VA says:
I definitely could use the recipes. My girls decided to lay all winter when normally they rest….
On March 20, 2014 at 12:44 pm
jan n tn says:
There are lots of how to…chickens
and Lots of how to…eggs,
being combined is a great idea!
Would love to own the book.
On March 20, 2014 at 2:39 pm
MsSueT says:
I want this cookbook so bad I can TASTE it!!
On March 20, 2014 at 3:20 pm
Hugh says:
I’d love to have this book.
On March 20, 2014 at 3:36 pm
revere says:
I would love this book!
On March 20, 2014 at 4:07 pm
ConnieM says:
I have had chickens for 15 years as of this year. I NEED this cookbook!
On March 20, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Leah says:
I would love a copy. :clover:
On March 20, 2014 at 6:34 pm
twotravel says:
Oh fun, I want a copy please. https://chickensintheroad.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/duckangel.gif chick a dee https://chickenhttps://chickensintheroad.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/hole.gifsintheroad.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_heart.gif
On March 20, 2014 at 7:46 pm
dethomps says:
Just got a chicken coop last week, just waiting for the snow to melt. I would love this cookbook please.
On March 20, 2014 at 8:41 pm
Augustlace says:
:chef: How nice of You to offer “The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook!” So nice to read the Posts here and All about YOUR FARM AND FARM FAMILY LIFE! Born on a Farm and raised on a Farm with a huge Chicken Coup with My Parents selling Eggs and Us Children All helping! Suburban living now but I always have eggs in Refrigerator! Thank You and How nice to have a chance to win something free, especially a cookbook! Good Luck to ALL and Happy Spring! :sun2:
On March 20, 2014 at 9:16 pm
zteagirl71 says:
Free Cookbook? :french: Yes PLEASE! :heart:
On March 20, 2014 at 9:45 pm
nadafarm says:
I would love a copy! :chicken:
On March 20, 2014 at 10:45 pm
djbrown says:
Chickens in the back yard means LOT OF EGGS. I can always use more egg ideas! Here’s hoping I win :happyflower: .
Thanks for the chance, Deb
On March 20, 2014 at 10:50 pm
schlaudy says:
What a nice give away. Thanks for the chance to win.
On March 20, 2014 at 11:19 pm
Anita says:
Hey Suzanne! Did you give away the book yet? (Hope everything is okay.)
On March 21, 2014 at 6:49 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is comment #36, Lana. Email me at [email protected] with your full name and address to claim your prize!
On March 21, 2014 at 9:16 am
Lana says:
Thank you so much! I’m excited to get this book! I love cookbooks and this looks like one a person would use a lot! Thanks again!
On March 21, 2014 at 11:17 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
This giveaway is now closed to entry.
On March 21, 2014 at 11:19 am