Want to win a copy of the Julie & Julia DVD? Leave a comment.
**UPDATE: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.** What would the Holiday season be without sales, blowouts and giveaways? Well, I’ve got your holiday giveaway right here! December 8th, 2009 marks the release of Julie & Julia on DVD, and (thanks to Sony Pictures) Average Betty is giving a copy away! Simply leave a comment on this post and you are automatically entered to win! But don’t delay… the contest ends on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 9:00 AM PST, when a winner will be drawn randomly and announced here. Good luck, and Bon Appetite!
To continue the celebration of Chef Julia, I made her classic Leek and Potato Soup. With temperatures dropping even here in SoCal, this soup is perfect to enjoy on a chilly winter day. This mild, creamy soup will please even the pickiest palate. You know you want a bowl, so get the recipe here.
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Paula - bell'alimento says
I loved this movie! Just don’t watch it hungry LOL ; )
Linda says
Julia Child is my hero!!
HoneyB says
I have not seen this yet! To win would be great!
Bill Steagall says
Betty, my kids asked me why I liked this movie… I said it combined three things I liked: cooking, blogging and storytelling.
Charlotte says
I have good memories of watching Julia Child on PBS with my mom, growing up.
Lisa Rauch says
I LOVE THIS MOVIE!! The story! the Characters! Julia Child …need I say more! Julie is an average girl, who in my book, becomes a hero! Both Meryl Streep and Amy Adams are tremendous in this movie.
Katie says
Love, love, loved the movie. First time in a LONG time I’ve felt the skyrocketing movie price was worth it! And the soup is fab, too!
John Lemansky says
I watched the original Julia Child when I was growing up. It’s probably why I love to cook so much, but it didn’t turn me into a wine drinker…
Anthony says
Betty, I have not seen this movie yet, but I did see the previews. I hope I win so I can tell everyone where I won :-)
Tony Davis says
Hey Hey Hey!!! There’s Betty in a new movie!!!! Oh wait, your not in this movie!!!!! YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN!!!! Amy Addams needs to work with you sometime in an episode of Average Betty! LOVE YOU!!!!
mikma says
mikma was here
JoLyn says
I’d love to win this movie – and I’m glad I’ve discovered your blog!
Brad Benson says
I really loved this movie. Very well done. I wish I owned it.
Colleen C says
Crosses fingers. Loved the movie. Thanks!
sippitysup says
This is perfect cuz I’ve yet to see the movie! GREG
Dale Fredette says
Hi Betty,
I love the fact that they made a movie about Julia. She has been my hero for some time. Growing up I would watch her on PBS and marvel at the things she did. She was the first reality cooking show. When I was 20 I dressed up as Julia and my friends videotaped me doing a bad impression of her voice and we cooked chicken. ( there may have been alcohol involved).
Ben K. says
Based on average weight and height, how many JC recipes do you have to follow before you are too inebriated to drive?
Sean Ireton says
Average Betty rocks! & i wanna win this flick!
An Ng. says
I love this movie! I want the DVD!
Oliver says
Woohoo!!
Gera @ SweetsFoods says
An excellent movie with a worthy-delicious prize!
Cheers!
Gera
teen betty :) says
I havnt seen this movie but looks rlly good :) lol
Ray says
Nice offer – I hope to win – Thanks! My wife and I are looking forward to seeing the meeting.
Ray says
I intended to say movie not meeting – sorry
Stuart Reb Donald says
Consider this my comment, Betty. Now bring on that DVD.
Houstonwino says
My wife went to see it without me, so I have not seen it yet. Looking forward to it.
The Hungry Mouse says
What a great giveaway! (And pass some of that soup my way, lady. Yum!)
+Jessie
Erika says
soup looks delish! i heard you can make the famous boeuf bourg. in a pressure cooker in a fraction of the time…
Jessica says
I haven’t seen the movie yet either. I’ve wanted to!
De says
Ooh! Pick me, I haven’t seen it yet.
I’m planning to have a Julie/Julia party at my house. I’m going to pick out a line of things we haven’t made yet, we’ll cook them, then watch the movie. Brilliant, right?
Imthiaz Houseman says
What a great contest! Also, good luck on the tasty blog contest. :)
maureen says
I wanted to see this in the theater but never was able to. I just imagine how wonderful this movie is.
Tangled Noodle says
I haven’t seen this movie yet so I’d love to have a copy! Just from the promos, Meryl Streep looks amazing as Julia.
Lara says
Fun giveaway!
Dani says
I haven’t gotten to see this movie yet, so would love a dvd! Thanks for a chance at the giveaway. Congratulations on your Tasty Awards nominations!
Arlene Descargar says
Love your recipes…YOU ROCK!!!
Chuck says
Saw the movie; loved it. Would love to see it again, at home. :)
Shawna Coronado says
I so want to win this video! I just finished reading the book and loved it. I cried bitterly at the end.
My youngest daughter dreams of being a chef when she grows up, so I read her Julie and Julie aloud, but edited out the profanity while reading. SHE LOVED IT. She’s been begging me to go to the movie. Winning the video would be simply terrific for both of us.
Thanks for having this awesome contest!
Best,
Shawna
Kathy Schuh says
This movie was delicious! I’ve vowed to make Julia’s boeuf bourguignon this winter because of it! It would be great to have the movie playing in the background while I “whip up” the recipe in the kitchen! :-)
Kate @ Savour Fare says
I loved the Julia part of the movie — that’s why DVD is perfect!
Lillian says
It broke my heart that I missed seeing Julie and Julia in the the theaters, so I hope I get a second chance!
Liutauras Gedvilas says
I had previewed that movie (technical preview) for the local theater and thought it was great. I love tasty foods… that’s why I love your site, cooking shows (Yes… I remember watching Julia on the TV as well) and EATING. Its a wonder that I don’t weigh a TON! All the best on the contest…
Maria says
I loved the movie. I would love to own a copy!
Beatrice says
Officially one of my favorite movies!
ShootingStarsMag says
I’d love to see this and I know my mom and sister would too.
Terri Aberg says
Liked the book…LOVED the movie!
Authman says
i haven’t seen the movie but im looking forward to it ^_^ send me a free copy, haha
Jen says
Still haven’t seen this movie! But I’d love to! *winkwinknodnod*