“Gather: The Art of Paleo Entertaining” – Share the Paleo lifestyle with family & friends (and a giveaway!)

Diane Sanfilippo Book Reviews, Paleo and Primal 428 Comments

gathercoverAt my gym's holiday party this past winter, one of the other members came up to me, pointed to a plate of cookies and asked “are these normal cookies?” I replied “yes, eat one!” She was trying to find out of the cookies were made from wheat flour or not, and, in her mind, if they weren't made from grains, they wouldn't taste good – at all. She was laughing at herself when she realized who she was asking about the cookies – and that of course I'd say the grain-free ones were “normal.”

Fast forward four months and we still laugh about it – how good that cookie was to her, and how she was expecting it not to be since it wasn't made from wheat.

I bet this is a familiar scene for some of you. You end up “tricking” friends of family by feeding them your grain-free goodies, and let them know after-the-fact that it was made from almond coconut flour.

That's because (almost) everyone wants treats. I even overheard one very popular Paleo recipe blogger discuss recently on her Facebook page how, of all the amazing recipes she shares on her site, her grain-free chocolate cake is the number one visited page every single day.

There's almost no way around the tendency most of us have to want treats now and then. I say, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Better yet… help them!

GatherTallIn Gather, Hayley and Bill have presented the ultimate guide to creating and re-creating many of your favorites for holidays and special events – all free of grains, refined sugar, and other highly processed ingredients.

Eating a Paleo or Primal diet doesn't need to create barriers to an enjoyable event for you and your loved ones – whether they eat “this way,” or not.

For most of us already eating Paleo or Primal is actually something we consider a lifestyle – not a diet.

We find ways to make it work for us when we're on the road, in the air, at friends' homes, and at holiday gatherings. Sometimes, we sneak our grain-free versions of your old favorites onto the buffet or dinner table – and sometimes, if you're lucky, we tell you “this is Paleo.”

We want to share how delicious, nourishing, and pleasurable our food is with you.

Gather helps us do just that, without fumbling or missing a beat.

A few of the recipes I've spotted in Gather that I think you're going to fall for instantly include:

  • “Wonton Soup and General Tso's Chicken
    – from the Takeout Fake-Out Chinese food menu
  • Braised Pork Belly
    – from the Casual Sunday Brunch menu
  • Orange Scones & Cranberry Scones
    -from the Springtime Tea Party menu
  • Honey Glazed Ham and Meyer Lemon Tart
    – from the Easter Lunch menu
  • Teriyaki Country Ribs and No'tato Salad
    – from the Backyard Picnic Menu
  • Pizza Margherita and Chocolate Chip Biscotti
    – from the A Night In Tuscany Italian menu
  • Watermelon Salad with Mint and Apple Pie with Lattice Crust
    – from the Midsummer Garden Party menu
  • Stuffed Red Snapper and Fried Plantains with Mango Salsa
    – from the Tropical Getaway menu
  • Costillitas – Cuban Baby Back Ribs – and Yuca con Mojo – Yuca with Garlic Sauce
    – from the A Taste of Cuba menu
  • Crab Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms and Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Rhubarb Chutney
    – from the Urban Escape menu
  • Apple Glazed Pork Loin and Pumpkin Torte
    – from the Harvest Dinner menu
  • Spaghetti & “Eyeballs” and “Bleeding” Cupcakes
    – from the Spooky Supper Halloween menu
  • Stuffed Turkey Rubbed with Duck Fat & Herbs and Pecan Pie
    – from the Thanksgiving Feast menu
  • Sweet and Tangy Venison Meatballs and Creme Brulée
    – from the Hunter-Gatherer Feast menu
  • Pork Sliders & Veggie Sliders and Checkerboard Cake
    – from the Birthday Celebration menu
  • Standing Rib Roast with Horseradish Sauce, Yorkshire Puddings, and Sour Cream Coffee Cake – from the Winter Holiday menu
  • Crostini with Goat Cheese and Fig Compote and Mini Chocolate Martinis
    – from the New Year's Cocktail menu

And that's just a small sampling of the amazing recipes you'll find in this book!

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This past weekend, we cooked from the Chinese food Takeout Fake-out menu for family – most of whom are not Paleo, by the way. 

Click on the graphic to the right to view the menu larger.

A few of us got together in the kitchen to chop and prep all the ingredients, then we got to work on the recipes. We tackled the General Tso's Chicken first, as it's the most time consuming, but well worth the wait! The Stir-Fry Veggies and Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice each cooked in under 10 minutes, so we prepared them while the chicken was finishing up. The meal came together in perfect timing, and everyone feasted.

What I loved about this menu is that there are a handful of more complicated recipes paired with a few very simple recipes – which is exactly how you want to approach a dinner party or gathering.

You want to wow your guests, but you don't want every dish to take an hour or more to prepare. Pairing an intricate dish with something simple, fresh, and delicious makes for an easy entertaining experience as well as very satisfied bellies!

Gather4The General Tso's Chicken was shockingly (to our family) similar to what we've had dining out –  without that icky sort of “fake food”/heavy feeling- and there were only leftovers because we made extra! Let's be serious, who doesn't love Chinese food leftovers?!

The Stir-Fried Vegetables were flavorful, clean, crisp, and light – not bogged down with heavy oils like you'd have dining out.

To our surprise, the Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice was the “sleeper hit” of the table! Everyone raved about just how much the cauliflower took on the role of rice on their plates and only a few bites were left after we ate.

Click any of the images of our meal or prep to view larger.

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And that's not the only menu we've already sampled! In the video below, we used recipes from the Harvest Dinner menu to actually feed Hayley and Bill a few weeks ago (how lucky and I to have these two as friends?!).

Insider information: I actually helped to prepare the Takeout Fake-out menu with The Food Lovers on-location several months ago – what a treat! We had a blast and I even snuck my hands into a few of the photos. You may also spot me in the New Year's Cocktail Party menu spread – I got to eat all of that as well, and it was delicious!  

Gather: The Art of Paleo Entertaining is available now for pre-order and shipping in just a few days from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and in book stores locally on sale as of April 30th!

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY FOR A SIGNED COPY OF HAYLEY & BILL'S NEW BOOK, “GATHER: THE ART OF PALEO ENTERTAINING”:

giveawayComment below on this blog post and tell us how you're looking forward to using the recipes in this book. Your comment must have an email address associated with it when you enter, otherwise we won't be able to notify you for the prize.

NOTE: Only one comment per person will count as an entry. Posting more than one comment will disqualify you from the contest, so please just post once! Thanks!! 

That’s it! No purchase necessary.

Note: This contest will be open for entries through 5pm Eastern time on Friday April 26th and one winner will be selected using random.org and emailed and announced here on the blog. If you do not reply to the winning announcement email to claim your prize within 48 hours of the announcement, a new winner will be selected in your place.

Comments 428

  1. I can’t wait for this book! I think that because it is aimed at “gathering” people at larger events, rather than meals for two, the overall idea of providing a list for the whole event is very helpful. It makes sense to create a set menu and this will make it far easier to follow the recipes through without worrying about missing ingredients.

  2. can’t wait to have my own copy of gather (and would of course love to win the signed copy!). growing up without anyone really teaching me to cook or make healthy choices, i’ve been figuring it out on my own with paleo. now i want to help others discover how to feel as great as i do through real food!

  3. I have been trying to spread the word to family and friends about Paleo for some time. In that attempt, I am always looking for ways to show them that eating this way is not weird or boring. I would love to use recipes in Gather to feed them delicious, fun, healthy food that nourishes them, draws us closer, and convinces them that there is a better way.

  4. Those recipes look amazing! My boyfriend and me both are paleo and we really enjoy throwing our friends and family dinner parties. This book would help me create so many different meals for them to enjoy!

  5. I cannot wait for this book! I am most excited for the chinese!! My favorite food and I havent been able to have my favorite (General Tso) forever!!! I would love to win this!!!

  6. I’ve pre-ordered my copy. I want to learn how to pull a whole meal together, with sides that “match” instead of just an entree. I want to win the copy so that I can give one to a friend just starting the Paleo journey.

  7. I’ve pre-ordered my copy. I want to learn how to pull a whole meal together, with sides that “match” instead of just an entree. I want to win the copy so that I can give one to a friend just starting the Paleo journey.

  8. I plan on using the holiday book at EVERY SINGLE FAMILY GATHERING! My mother-in-law holds these get togethers for every single holiday and then adds a family gatherings for good fun. What I literally bring to the table is limited because my paleo cooking is limited. I would love to get the rest of my family eating paleo by brining healthy and amazing paelo dishes to Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, New Years day and other family functions. Currently I bring a fruit tray, relish tray and salad because I don’t know what else to bring to these events that will feed a lot of people and that is paleo friendly!

  9. We have family dinners every Sunday and the rest of my family does not eat Paleo. I can’t wait to shock them with some of these awesome recipes that are grain free! 😀 Bill and Haley NEVER disappoint. I loved their first cookbook!

  10. I would love to win the signed copy so I can prepare meals from the Take Out Fake Out menu. We love Chinese food but hate the after effects as to how it makes us feel! I hope I win!!!!! 🙂

  11. We have family dinners every Sunday and the rest of my family does not eat Paleo. I can’t wait to shock them with some of these awesome recipes that are grain free! 😀 Bill and Haley NEVER disappoint. I loved their first cookbook!

  12. I would love to win the signed copy so I can prepare meals from the Take Out Fake Out menu. We love Chinese food but hate the after effects as to how it makes us feel! I hope I win!!!!! 🙂

  13. I would use this cookbook to help my other half meet his goal of eating healthier now that he can. He has been based in Afghanistan for quite some time and has had very few options for eating even relatively healthy. What they serve is what can be shipped over long distances and preserved well in inhospitable conditions. When he gets home this weekend (hopefully for good) I will have the fridge filled with fresh juices and lots of greens etc….I cannot wait to be back in the kitchen together with Gather hopefully by our side.

  14. I would use this cookbook to help my other half meet his goal of eating healthier now that he can. He has been based in Afghanistan for quite some time and has had very few options for eating even relatively healthy. What they serve is what can be shipped over long distances and preserved well in inhospitable conditions. When he gets home this weekend (hopefully for good) I will have the fridge filled with fresh juices and lots of greens etc….I cannot wait to be back in the kitchen together with Gather hopefully by our side.

  15. We love fried rice and snimp and we have done Cauliflower rice before and it is GREAT!!! But I cannot wait to try the Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice altogether!!!

  16. I’d love to win a copy of Gather so I can continue to expand my family’s eating options — my wife does most of the cooking but hates having to find healthy recipes. Having Gather would give us an amazing resource to solve this need.

  17. I have ordered a few of these Paleo books already; this one I do not yet have! I would like to have as many Paleo options available as possible! Especially for my husband- who thinks we can’t live without bread and cereal…..

  18. Mother’s Day brunch, Christmas, Father’s Day bbq, thanksgiving, birthdays and just because dinners with family and friends…..can’t wait to use this book again and again and again!!!

  19. I am doing my best to convince my husband (my children will follow) that Paleo is the way to go. As Latinos, we LOVE our rice and beans, refried and deep fried everything. If I can show him that with a few tweaks, we can have the traditional Sunday dinners with Latin flair – a la the Cuban menu – LOVE YUCCA! – I will help him be the healthiest he’s ever been (always with the bloating, aches and pains and general unwell feeling, I know Paleo is the lifestyle choice we need to make and commit to)! Good luck to all for this giveaway.

  20. I’m DESPERATE to convince my family that eating this way is YUMMY. Yes, they eat what I make and say it’s good…but question “where’s my roll/bread/starch”? Having a complete meal with different options may help them realize they don’t need that other “stuff”.

  21. My father has seen how good paleo lifestyle is being to me that he wants to try it out himself already. I would love to cook a huge meal for him, and my family actually, out of this book. I know they would love it.

  22. I have been waiting for this book — great review, cannot wait to see it in my kitchen! Perfect for entertaining or just getting the family together for a healthy meal. General Tso’s Chicken is at the top of my list!

  23. I would definitely make the honey glazed ham for my next Easter brunch! I must have this book either way, it epitomizes everything I believe in about entertaining and eating healthy!

  24. For the past 5 years, we have made three separate meals within one holiday celebration or birthday because my daughter was on a highly restrictive Ketogenic diet for epilepsy. Brother, mom and dad are gluten free, low carb, non artificial and the rest of the extended family eat ….well….gluten, dairy and sugar filled items.
    After my daughter was cured, yes CURED from her epilepsy through food, I want to start making one meal for all celebrations. I want to entertain and share food again, but only healthy food that tastes good for non-paleo’s too.

  25. I already pre-ordered Gather. Though I’m slightly annoyed I won’t have it in time for their party at Bar Marco to celebrate its release.

    I’m definitely looking forward to the General Tso’s, I’ve made variations but I’m always looking for something a bit more “true to take out” so hopefully it will fit the bill. I also think it will help around the holidays, maybe I can tackle a holiday dinner for the family so I don’t spend an evening dodging things I can’t have (butter, flour). I’ve sort of given up on grain free treats with my friends; they all know that’s the only thing I consume so if I show up with a baked good they know its grain-free and therefore think it tastes “meh.” Sometimes people are stupid, even the people you love.

    1. We’ll have copies for sale. Granted, not everyone wants to buy two books, but you could always give the other away as a present (or keep it as a loaner for folks). Glad to hear you’ll be coming to the party!!

  26. I love entertaining and having people over at my place! I can’t wait to be able to produce such beautiful and delicious food as described 🙂

  27. Since my husband and I started eating Paleo earlier this year and our family has seen our amazing results, we have influenced all of them to give it a try. I would love to have a cookbook like this for our big family get togethers where we can enjoy amazing food but without any of the problematic ingredients of the standard American diet. Plus, I want to drool over all the pretty pictures!

  28. Since completing the 21-day sugar detox, I have been following a paleo lifestyle. I would use this book to help me enjoy recipes I love from my previous unhealthy eating habits in a healthy way. I think the Meyer Lemon Tart would be my first recipe to make since I am wanting to fall face first into a Lemon Merigue Pie right now, but won’t let myself. 😉 Thanks!

  29. I try my hardest to eat Paleo and have already pre-ordered Gather. However, I always get stumped when I have people over. I make a bunch of Paleo dishes and sides, but there’s never enough food. Maybe its my poor party planning abilities but I’d love to have more recipes and meal plans in my party-throwing arsenal. 🙂

    PLUS: my boyfriend LOVES chinese takeout, and I have one fantastic recipe, but we’re getting tire of it so I can’t wait to try that menu! 🙂

  30. My immediate family – husband and kids- have been eating paleo for some time. We struggle when we go to eat at Family’s home for Holiday meals. We have Diabetics and autoimmune sufferers who could really use. I would love to have them over and cook a meal that is good for them and that tastes good too!! [email protected]

  31. I just started eating Paleo and have since gone down the rabbit hole, combing through blog after blog, wanting to try each new recipe. For the first time, I’ve made changes to my diet that don’t leave me starving, cranky, and running back to my old habits within a couple weeks! Though I love sharing and discovering new recipes online, I pride myself on my collection of cookbooks and would be so proud/excited to add this to my collection. I’ve forged new friendships within the Paleo community, but I can’t wait to share these recipes with my non-Paleo friends at the next party or game night 🙂

  32. Perhaps counter to some folks, most of my family and close friends eat Paleo like me. So rather than looking for foods to convince them to eat, I find myself trying to get creative because we’re all so dang picky about quality and deliciousness (as we should be!). Just reading the list of recipes in this post makes me anxious to get in the kitchen! Food is so much better enjoyed with friends, and Gather is the perfect secret weapon for an over-the-top, amazing food party. This book will NOT go to waste in my house!

  33. Perhaps counter to some folks, most of my family and close friends eat Paleo like me. So rather than looking for foods to convince them to eat, I find myself trying to get creative because we’re all so dang picky about quality and deliciousness (as we should be!). Just reading the list of recipes in this post makes me anxious to get in the kitchen! Food is so much better enjoyed with friends, and Gather is the perfect secret weapon for an over-the-top, amazing food party. This book will NOT go to waste in my house!

  34. We started our 2013 year with the Whole30 program and we both really loved the way our bodies felt at the end of the month. We have continued to “strive” to eat a Paleo diet. I am most excited about the Chinese menu in this cookbook! Would love to win!

  35. I’m going to invite my family over for dinner to show him “take out fake out” can be as delicious (if not more delicious) than the crappy Chinese take out that they love.

  36. Accidentally found out that I am gluten intolerant and was amazed at how much what I was eating contributed to my joint pain, sinus congestion, depression, etc. I thought I was eating relatively healthy, but found out I have a LOT to learn. Would love to win this cookbook, especially since I’m having trouble getting my family on board – the General Tso’s recipe alone would be worth it!

  37. Gather looks amazing! I get so excited when I see a new cookbook. 10 years ago when I started eating grain free, there weren’t any cookbooks, other than Atkins, which I just couldn’t bring myself to buy. I love food, so would be so excited to have another beautiful book to drool over and cook with 🙂

  38. My husband and I entertain weekly for friends. None of them eat a paleo diet but they gladly eat what we feed them. So far I’ve been successful in making meals they like but would absolutely LOVE new ideas and recipes! One friend became so interested in paleo she purchased Practical Paleo and Paleo Comfort Foods.

  39. my husband and i have been eating paleo for 6 months and are looking for new recipes to change things up. paleo has been a blessing as i am allergic to wheat and it has helped me physically also.

  40. Since most of our family and friends live in Ohio and we live in Florida, we get visitors a lot. I’m excited to be able to fake them out and also honor those with food intolerances in one meal 🙂

  41. Big family get togethers and parties with friends have always been part of my life. Since going gluten free, and now paleo, I find, at times, it is more emotionally/mentally challenging. I always try to bring my own dish to ensure I will have something to eat. This book looks amazing! Great recipes that I think everyone will LOVE! Thank you for the great review and giveaway!

  42. We gather every night around our dinner table, my 3 1/2-year-old, my 10-month-old, my husband when he’s not traveling for work, sometimes my mom who watches my kids, and I. Some nights it’s just a gathering of 3, but we always sit together. I am always looking for healthy food to offer at the table. It’s important to me that my kids eat well and grow up knowing what good food is and how it affects their well-being. I’d love to add the recipes in this book to my table and know that we’re being nourished without being deprived.

  43. Last night we made the pizza that is in this book. We got a sneak peek at the recipe from the web and decided to try it. It was really good. I didn’t have high expectations since other breads/doughs we’ve tried to make have not turned out well. That was not the case with this! I made my half with grass-fed cheese and mushrooms, along with the pizza sauce recipe they have and my boyfriend had his with his own cheese and pepperoni. I’m definitely going to make this again! And I absolutely would love to win this book to see how all the other dishes turn out! I’ve been missing General Tso’s Chicken (and Chinese food in general) since starting Paleo!

  44. I really want to be able to replace my parent’s Chinese food tradition with this fake out. I can’t wait to get my hands on this!

  45. I prepared a paleo dinner for my book club one night. They loved it and especially loved my “dessert.” I would love to win this book so I have more ideas for future dinner parties.

  46. I have no idea what I’d make first. Maybe the Chinese food. I love Chinese food and it would be fabulous to be able to make it from home. I’d also really like the apple pie recipe. I used to make an apple pie that everyone loved. I haven’t made it since starting the Paleo lifestyle and would love to be able to make one again! ([email protected])

  47. I made yorkshire puddings (totally not paleo) for my group of friends for new year’s last year so I’m really excited to check out that recipe!

  48. I’ve been waiting and waiting for this book to come out! Such a great idea to combine the recipes into menu plans. I’m always looking for complete paleo dinners to serve to our guests. (Especially the non-paleoers)

  49. I’ve been waiting and waiting for this book to come out! Such a great idea to combine the recipes into menu plans. I’m always looking for complete paleo dinners to serve to our guests. (Especially the non-paleoers)

  50. I would use this book with my two daughters for cooking, eating and celebrating life’s joyful occasions in a healthful way! Food is awesome for celebrations! We love food! So many people confuse junk food for happy times food. I’d love to scan the pages of this book with them to plan our next fete!

  51. I can not wait to cook for my friends. They can not seem to understand what I am eating and why no matter how I try to break it down. Cooking them a meal from this book will explain things to them. Thanks for the opportunity.

  52. I would use this book with my two daughters for cooking, eating and celebrating life’s joyful occasions in a healthful way! Food is awesome for celebrations! We love food! So many people confuse junk food for happy times food. I’d love to scan the pages of this book with them to plan our next fete!

  53. I can not wait to cook for my friends. They can not seem to understand what I am eating and why no matter how I try to break it down. Cooking them a meal from this book will explain things to them. Thanks for the opportunity.

  54. I’m in the process of buying a bigger home…So we are going to be the “go-to” house for family gatherings! I can’t wait to use the recipes and show the rest of the fam just how good “GOOD” food is !!!

  55. I’m in the process of buying a bigger home…So we are going to be the “go-to” house for family gatherings! I can’t wait to use the recipes and show the rest of the fam just how good “GOOD” food is !!!

  56. Somebody pinch me! A cookbook that has recipes for pizza and General Tso’s chicken and it won’t make me sick? I think I just found a little slice of heaven in a book called “Gather”.

  57. Somebody pinch me! A cookbook that has recipes for pizza and General Tso’s chicken and it won’t make me sick? I think I just found a little slice of heaven in a book called “Gather”.

  58. Naturally we want to have the smells and tastes of childhood, family Thanksgiving and Christmas, etc. in a nutritional form that is good for us and also in a form that will be accepted by non- or pre-paleo relatives.

  59. Naturally we want to have the smells and tastes of childhood, family Thanksgiving and Christmas, etc. in a nutritional form that is good for us and also in a form that will be accepted by non- or pre-paleo relatives.

  60. I like the full party planning that could be possible. Instead of trying to pull from a bunch of different sources and hoping it all blends well together

  61. I like the full party planning that could be possible. Instead of trying to pull from a bunch of different sources and hoping it all blends well together

  62. I can’t wait to get my hands on this book! We have a lot of friends who are Paleo, and a lot who aren’t – I really think both groups would equally enjoy eating meals from this cookbook!

  63. I can’t wait to get my hands on this book! We have a lot of friends who are Paleo, and a lot who aren’t – I really think both groups would equally enjoy eating meals from this cookbook!

  64. Oh please let me win. Some of my extended family is not very supportive of my lifestyle. In fact, they can be downright mean! I want to teach them a lesson – by making them a delicious meal that is completely paleo without them knowing! 🙂

  65. I’ve preordered Gather and can’t wait for it to get here so I can have new recipes for our book club meetings, BBQ gatherings with friends and even camping! The Chinese Take-Out Fake-Out dinner is probably the one I’ll make first!

  66. Oh please let me win. Some of my extended family is not very supportive of my lifestyle. In fact, they can be downright mean! I want to teach them a lesson – by making them a delicious meal that is completely paleo without them knowing! 🙂

  67. I’ve preordered Gather and can’t wait for it to get here so I can have new recipes for our book club meetings, BBQ gatherings with friends and even camping! The Chinese Take-Out Fake-Out dinner is probably the one I’ll make first!

  68. It’s always a challenge finding recipes with which to feed my Book Group. I’m looking forward to reading the Take Out Fake Out. It looks like a good book.

  69. I’m excited for the Take-Out Fake-Out recipes and the French bread recipe that they’ve been taunting us with on facebook!

  70. It’s always a challenge finding recipes with which to feed my Book Group. I’m looking forward to reading the Take Out Fake Out. It looks like a good book.

  71. I’m excited for the Take-Out Fake-Out recipes and the French bread recipe that they’ve been taunting us with on facebook!

  72. I love providing healthy food to my friends and if you can give them healthy, tasty food, it helps them to know that food that is good for you can taste good.

  73. I’m new to Paleo and have no idea which way to go! These menus sound amazing and like meals my family would actually want to eat.

  74. I love providing healthy food to my friends and if you can give them healthy, tasty food, it helps them to know that food that is good for you can taste good.

  75. I’m new to Paleo and have no idea which way to go! These menus sound amazing and like meals my family would actually want to eat.

  76. This book looks absolutely fabulous. I’ve been cooking Paleo dishes for the past few months and have noticed a tremendous improvement in my health. I really enjoy the energy I get from eating healthy along with stabilized blood sugar. I’m always looking up new Paleo recipes and cook at least a few new ones every week if not a new recipe every night! Haley and Bill have done a wonderful job with their 30 Day Intro to Paleo book. I also have their Make it Paleo book on my wish list. I can’t wait to see who the winner of this giveaway is!

  77. This book looks absolutely fabulous. I’ve been cooking Paleo dishes for the past few months and have noticed a tremendous improvement in my health. I really enjoy the energy I get from eating healthy along with stabilized blood sugar. I’m always looking up new Paleo recipes and cook at least a few new ones every week if not a new recipe every night! Haley and Bill have done a wonderful job with their 30 Day Intro to Paleo book. I also have their Make it Paleo book on my wish list. I can’t wait to see who the winner of this giveaway is!

  78. I love “faking out” my non-Paleo friends and family! I’m looking forward to the “Maxwell House” switch-out!

  79. There are so many things that have me excited about this book but the idea of Chinese takeout takes my excitement to a new level. I have two adopted children from China and I am super excited to be able to actually eat some Chinese food!

  80. There are so many things that have me excited about this book but the idea of Chinese takeout takes my excitement to a new level. I have two adopted children from China and I am super excited to be able to actually eat some Chinese food!

  81. I have a group of friends and we try to do a Paleo Potluck once every few weeks. We haven’t hosted yet and would love to. This book would give us a much needed jump start!

  82. Since my husband and I went Paleo, we’ve had a lot of friends who are skeptical of this lifestyle. I love being able to cook for them, and then tell them after they have eaten, that that was Paleo. They are always surprised that Paleo is so delicious. I think that the Take-Out-Fake-Out menu will be another meal that helps me spread that message.

  83. I have been paleo for about 3 months now and am loving it. I’m always looking for new recipes to add to my family favorites (things the non-paleo family will eat) and there just seem to be so many options in this great book.

  84. Since my husband and I went Paleo, we’ve had a lot of friends who are skeptical of this lifestyle. I love being able to cook for them, and then tell them after they have eaten, that that was Paleo. They are always surprised that Paleo is so delicious. I think that the Take-Out-Fake-Out menu will be another meal that helps me spread that message.

  85. I have been paleo for about 3 months now and am loving it. I’m always looking for new recipes to add to my family favorites (things the non-paleo family will eat) and there just seem to be so many options in this great book.

  86. If I won, I definitely plan to give this book to my mom, I’m sure she’d go crazy cooking! She tries to eat healthier but becomes easily bored , so this would be perfect. She loves to cook and so does my brother but how great it would be if they cook things that aren’t damaging their bodies.

  87. If I won, I definitely plan to give this book to my mom, I’m sure she’d go crazy cooking! She tries to eat healthier but becomes easily bored , so this would be perfect. She loves to cook and so does my brother but how great it would be if they cook things that aren’t damaging their bodies.

  88. I sign my lease and recieve the keys to my first own place this week! As a celebration I want to cook a paleo dinner for my friends and family…and this would be the PERFECT resource. Thanks, Diane!

  89. I sign my lease and recieve the keys to my first own place this week! As a celebration I want to cook a paleo dinner for my friends and family…and this would be the PERFECT resource. Thanks, Diane!

  90. I am so excited every time a new paleo cookbook is published. I can’t get enough of this fabulous way of life!! Thanks to all.

  91. I am so excited every time a new paleo cookbook is published. I can’t get enough of this fabulous way of life!! Thanks to all.

  92. Wow! This is just what I need. I have recently started at pales template and to have a book like this with suggestions for cooking would be excellent.

  93. Wow! This is just what I need. I have recently started at pales template and to have a book like this with suggestions for cooking would be excellent.

  94. I have been “clean/low carb” eating for almost year now and am slowly crossing over to paleo. I am down almost 70 lbs in 10 months and feel better than I have in years. (I’m 57) My bp is normal, my cholesterol is perfect, and my arthritis is way better. Looking forward to my asthma to be better, too! I really want to try these recipes on scoffing family members and friends without them knowing it. Then I will present them with a copy of the cookbook after they have finished dinner. Can’t “weight” 😉

  95. I have been “clean/low carb” eating for almost year now and am slowly crossing over to paleo. I am down almost 70 lbs in 10 months and feel better than I have in years. (I’m 57) My bp is normal, my cholesterol is perfect, and my arthritis is way better. Looking forward to my asthma to be better, too! I really want to try these recipes on scoffing family members and friends without them knowing it. Then I will present them with a copy of the cookbook after they have finished dinner. Can’t “weight” 😉

  96. I hope I win so that I can cook a celebration paleo menu for my non paleo friends, to convince that you can have a paleo celebration.

  97. I hope I win so that I can cook a celebration paleo menu for my non paleo friends, to convince that you can have a paleo celebration.

  98. All of the recipes listed sound delicious!! I can’t wait to try them! Several recipes jumped to the top of my MUST try list!!

  99. I love entertaining for my friends, but am intimidated on coming up with a good paleo menu, so this sounds like the most amazing book!

  100. The Chinese fake out menu looks amazing. I can’t wait to try out those recipes on my father-in-law — who adores Chinese takeout.

  101. I am beyond excited for this book to come out, as I absolutely LOVE “Make it Paleo”. This will be the ultimate guide I can use for fabulous entertaining!

  102. I am beyond excited for this book to come out, as I absolutely LOVE “Make it Paleo”. This will be the ultimate guide I can use for fabulous entertaining!

  103. I would totally use this book to trick my friends and family into thinking I had changed my ways and decided to eat “normal” again. Eventually showing them that Paleo isn’t boring or “depriving”.

  104. I would totally use this book to trick my friends and family into thinking I had changed my ways and decided to eat “normal” again. Eventually showing them that Paleo isn’t boring or “depriving”.

  105. I would love to use Gather as a tool to create new summertime meals at the lake – always a crowd and need new paleo ideas!

  106. I would love to use Gather as a tool to create new summertime meals at the lake – always a crowd and need new paleo ideas!

  107. I want to use the recipes to cook for my family that thinks I’m crazy with this whole “Paleo stuff”! If it tastes good enough perhaps I can make belivers out of them too!

  108. I want to use the recipes to cook for my family that thinks I’m crazy with this whole “Paleo stuff”! If it tastes good enough perhaps I can make belivers out of them too!

  109. This book looks amazing! I’ve recently shifted my family to a gluten-free, dairy free diet, and feel like this book would be the perfect guide to make this lifestyle switch seem possible and maybe even fun! And my mom is a chinese food addict ~ I can’t wait to make the paleo version meal for her! Thanks for this great review!

  110. This book looks amazing! I’ve recently shifted my family to a gluten-free, dairy free diet, and feel like this book would be the perfect guide to make this lifestyle switch seem possible and maybe even fun! And my mom is a chinese food addict ~ I can’t wait to make the paleo version meal for her! Thanks for this great review!

  111. I would love a copy of Gather, great giveaway! I am most looking forward to the “sunday brunch” type recipes for my friends and family and of course any “paleo treats”. Thank you!!

  112. I would love a copy of Gather, great giveaway! I am most looking forward to the “sunday brunch” type recipes for my friends and family and of course any “paleo treats”. Thank you!!

  113. Yum, this book sounds amazing! I can’t remember the last time I had Chinese food, so I’m most excited to make those recipes 🙂

  114. Yum, this book sounds amazing! I can’t remember the last time I had Chinese food, so I’m most excited to make those recipes 🙂

  115. How wonderful to make healthy and delicious meals that make my family and friends ask for more! I’d love a copy of the book.

  116. How wonderful to make healthy and delicious meals that make my family and friends ask for more! I’d love a copy of the book.

  117. This is on my wish list, so it would be awesome to win a signed copy. Since converting to paleo and cutting out gluten and dairy, there are a few dishes that I miss eating. Looking forward to trying out these recipes and re-creating my favorites with a paleo twist!

  118. This is on my wish list, so it would be awesome to win a signed copy. Since converting to paleo and cutting out gluten and dairy, there are a few dishes that I miss eating. Looking forward to trying out these recipes and re-creating my favorites with a paleo twist!

  119. I am always at a loss when putting together meals for guests, especially my in-laws, who love food (and lots of it!). This book looks like a good way to make it work Paleo-style. Sounds perfect to me!

  120. I am always at a loss when putting together meals for guests, especially my in-laws, who love food (and lots of it!). This book looks like a good way to make it work Paleo-style. Sounds perfect to me!

  121. This book sounds fantastic! I love entertaining but also love to make extra special dishes just for family. Have been Primal/Paleo since Thanksgiving and always looking forward to more inspiration.

  122. This book sounds fantastic! I love entertaining but also love to make extra special dishes just for family. Have been Primal/Paleo since Thanksgiving and always looking forward to more inspiration.

  123. We entertain a group of 8-10 people every other Saturday. We’re just making the paleo transition now. I could REALLY use a book like this!

  124. We entertain a group of 8-10 people every other Saturday. We’re just making the paleo transition now. I could REALLY use a book like this!

  125. I’ve recently moved to a new house and will be entertaining my new friends here–what a better way than with delicious food that I can easily eat, and my new friends will enjoy! Plus, I need new ways of getting my husband to eat more Paleo food.

  126. I’ve recently moved to a new house and will be entertaining my new friends here–what a better way than with delicious food that I can easily eat, and my new friends will enjoy! Plus, I need new ways of getting my husband to eat more Paleo food.

  127. I’m going to use the recipes in this cookbook to convert some more friends and family to the Paleo way of eating! Nothing beats putting a delicious meal in front of someone who has just told you that your way of eating is “too hard for normal people” or who thinks you eat nothing but bacon…

  128. I’m going to use the recipes in this cookbook to convert some more friends and family to the Paleo way of eating! Nothing beats putting a delicious meal in front of someone who has just told you that your way of eating is “too hard for normal people” or who thinks you eat nothing but bacon…

  129. I apologize if this a duplicate but I don’t see the comment I thought I left before. 🙂 We host a group of RPG gamers at our house 2x a week and this book would be awesome for helping feed them. Plus I LOVE General Tsao’s and want the book for that recipes above all others mentioned.

  130. I apologize if this a duplicate but I don’t see the comment I thought I left before. 🙂 We host a group of RPG gamers at our house 2x a week and this book would be awesome for helping feed them. Plus I LOVE General Tsao’s and want the book for that recipes above all others mentioned.

  131. It’s harder to entertain as I get older, so a book like this would be a great boost for me to be organized AND serve good food! Sometimes I am so tired and stressed that in the end I either forget something completely, or just compromise with what I manage to throw together to round out a dish.

  132. It’s harder to entertain as I get older, so a book like this would be a great boost for me to be organized AND serve good food! Sometimes I am so tired and stressed that in the end I either forget something completely, or just compromise with what I manage to throw together to round out a dish.

  133. We love to entertain but we have 4 children – one of which is 2 (need I say more). This would make it sooooo simple to plan – the stress of what to fix would be eliminated. 🙂

  134. My husband has finally lost about 25 lbs and is eating much better–I’d like to try some recipes on him to get him converted completley!

  135. My husband has finally lost about 25 lbs and is eating much better–I’d like to try some recipes on him to get him converted completley!

  136. After my husband and I both lost 100 lbs in about 8 months we get lots of interest in what we do. We love having people who are interested in Paleo over to dinner to chat more about it and help share the good food word with them. Tasty dinner and good company get people on board all the time.

  137. After my husband and I both lost 100 lbs in about 8 months we get lots of interest in what we do. We love having people who are interested in Paleo over to dinner to chat more about it and help share the good food word with them. Tasty dinner and good company get people on board all the time.

  138. I would LOVE to have a copy to continue to broaden my paleo repertoire. I love Practical Paleo but I’d love to have lots of other choices…. and Chinese food sounds awesome!

  139. I would love to show the skeptics (my friends and family) that eating paleo is actually really yummy! This book looks wonderful and I would love to try out the apple-glazed pork loin recipe on them.

  140. I would love to use the recipes in this book to host family and friend gatherings and let people know that the food my husband and I eat is, in fact, “normal” and can taste GOOD!!

  141. I’m a newbie and just getting my Paleo cookbook collection together so this will be a great addition. Can’t wait to try it.

  142. I would LOVE to have a copy to continue to broaden my paleo repertoire. I love Practical Paleo but I’d love to have lots of other choices…. and Chinese food sounds awesome!

  143. I would love to show the skeptics (my friends and family) that eating paleo is actually really yummy! This book looks wonderful and I would love to try out the apple-glazed pork loin recipe on them.

  144. I would love to use the recipes in this book to host family and friend gatherings and let people know that the food my husband and I eat is, in fact, “normal” and can taste GOOD!!

  145. I’m a newbie and just getting my Paleo cookbook collection together so this will be a great addition. Can’t wait to try it.

  146. I love not only cooking paleo meals for my family, but clients as well! They love the food, I love the food… and we’re all just a little bit healthier, 🙂 Diane, the lemon and artichoke chicken thighs from Practical Paleo are a hit with everyone that’s tried them!

  147. I love not only cooking paleo meals for my family, but clients as well! They love the food, I love the food… and we’re all just a little bit healthier, 🙂 Diane, the lemon and artichoke chicken thighs from Practical Paleo are a hit with everyone that’s tried them!

  148. I’m super excited to be able to use this book as a way to introduce this paleo lifestyle to them that won’t be scoffed at. I hear it’s gorgeous too!

  149. I’m super excited to be able to use this book as a way to introduce this paleo lifestyle to them that won’t be scoffed at. I hear it’s gorgeous too!

  150. I have been hearing so much positive feedback on Gather. I would be thrilled to get it! I am working on adapting a lifetime of traditional nutritional advice for my family. Those recipes would be so helpful in getting family on board! They sound amazing.

  151. I have been hearing so much positive feedback on Gather. I would be thrilled to get it! I am working on adapting a lifetime of traditional nutritional advice for my family. Those recipes would be so helpful in getting family on board! They sound amazing.

  152. Although I’m usually only cooking for a party of one, I am always looking to add new recipes to my repertoire. I am also looking for some brilliant ideas for Paleo potluck dishes. It is always a challenge to come up with something to bring to a get-together that is Paleo friendly!

  153. Although I’m usually only cooking for a party of one, I am always looking to add new recipes to my repertoire. I am also looking for some brilliant ideas for Paleo potluck dishes. It is always a challenge to come up with something to bring to a get-together that is Paleo friendly!

  154. I love to cook and entertain, and this book would be the perfect resource to create new and unique paleo menus that I can share with friends. I always end up making the same things, and it would be fun to make something different!

  155. I love to cook and entertain, and this book would be the perfect resource to create new and unique paleo menus that I can share with friends. I always end up making the same things, and it would be fun to make something different!

  156. I am forever looking for paleo recipes that my two kids will like. MANY of the recipes in this book look like winners!

  157. I am looking forward to “faking out” my kids who would definitely go for many of the recipes you’ve listed above!

  158. I love to entertain (vs. going out.) My friends usually turn their noses up at the sound of Paleo or gluten-free options. When I have them over and serve Paleo cuisine, they exclaim about how delicious the fare is, though they still don’t “get it.” I’m hoping that the recipes I concoct from Gather will convert them, or at least stop their noses from turning up. I would love to have a free copy of Gather because it would eliminate the need to “hunt and gather” to assemble Paleo meals for my guests. I think it would also add to the decor of my living room as a coffee table book/conversation piece!

  159. I love to entertain (vs. going out.) My friends usually turn their noses up at the sound of Paleo or gluten-free options. When I have them over and serve Paleo cuisine, they exclaim about how delicious the fare is, though they still don’t “get it.” I’m hoping that the recipes I concoct from Gather will convert them, or at least stop their noses from turning up. I would love to have a free copy of Gather because it would eliminate the need to “hunt and gather” to assemble Paleo meals for my guests. I think it would also add to the decor of my living room as a coffee table book/conversation piece!

  160. I would love to have this book especially for the Take-Out fakeout to convince my friends that paleo can be delicious!

  161. I would love to have this book especially for the Take-Out fakeout to convince my friends that paleo can be delicious!

  162. It all sounds good, but I’ll say the New Year’s Eve menu is the first one I’ll be looking at. That’s always a big get together, with paleo and non-paleo friends both, and we paleo followers always try to surprise the non-paleo folks with a new dish that they just can’t resist.

  163. It all sounds good, but I’ll say the New Year’s Eve menu is the first one I’ll be looking at. That’s always a big get together, with paleo and non-paleo friends both, and we paleo followers always try to surprise the non-paleo folks with a new dish that they just can’t resist.

  164. I love to entertain, and I’d love to feed my guests some healthy Paleo dishes without them turning up their noses at my lack of grains! I need some new recipes to try…my guests are starting to catch on 😉

  165. I love to entertain, and I’d love to feed my guests some healthy Paleo dishes without them turning up their noses at my lack of grains! I need some new recipes to try…my guests are starting to catch on 😉

  166. Would love to win a copy of this new cookbook! I have one paleo cookbook (Yours!) and it would be nice to branch out every now and then. 🙂

  167. Would love to win a copy of this new cookbook! I have one paleo cookbook (Yours!) and it would be nice to branch out every now and then. 🙂

  168. I love to entertain and am new to Paleo so I would love to use the recipes in this book to help transition my dinner parties into Paleo Perfect meals that even my non-Paleo friends and family will enjoy! It all looks so beautiful and tasty!

  169. I love to entertain and am new to Paleo so I would love to use the recipes in this book to help transition my dinner parties into Paleo Perfect meals that even my non-Paleo friends and family will enjoy! It all looks so beautiful and tasty!

  170. I generally host the holidays at my house and end up going non-paleo when I do because I have a difficult time finding recipes that “fit the bill” and that my extended family is willing to try. This book looks like it maybe the answer to that!!

  171. I generally host the holidays at my house and end up going non-paleo when I do because I have a difficult time finding recipes that “fit the bill” and that my extended family is willing to try. This book looks like it maybe the answer to that!!

  172. I’m in the process of transitioning my family to a grain-free, primal diet and am always looking for recipes to try that replace our favorite foods. This looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂

  173. I’m in the process of transitioning my family to a grain-free, primal diet and am always looking for recipes to try that replace our favorite foods. This looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂 aquarijenn at gmail dot com

  174. I have a small baking business on the side and have developed a GF and paleo version of a whoopie pie. I want to entertain some friends and have a tasting, and I think it would be perfect to use some of the recipes from Gather and make a night of it!

  175. I have a small baking business on the side and have developed a GF and paleo version of a whoopie pie. I want to entertain some friends and have a tasting, and I think it would be perfect to use some of the recipes from Gather and make a night of it!

  176. I would love to win this cookbook, it would be nice to have typical holiday meals and deserts and not feel like i have to bring something special that only i would enjoy!

  177. I would love to win this cookbook, it would be nice to have typical holiday meals and deserts and not feel like i have to bring something special that only i would enjoy!

  178. I want to learn better ways to cook great Paleo food for friends and would use this book to help me plan great meals for friends and family – whether for the holidays or just because!

  179. I want to learn better ways to cook great Paleo food for friends and would use this book to help me plan great meals for friends and family – whether for the holidays or just because!

  180. I’m a young professional in Boston and I find that I’m always having to defend my eating habits when hosting or attending parties. I would love this book to prove to my friends that eating Paleo can be just as delicious (if not more) than their conventional ways!

  181. I’m a young professional in Boston and I find that I’m always having to defend my eating habits when hosting or attending parties. I would love this book to prove to my friends that eating Paleo can be just as delicious (if not more) than their conventional ways!

  182. WOW! Those meals sound amazing, and if they’re anything like the Making It Paleo recipes, I know they’ll be delicious, too. With this cookbook, I would definitely practice the “art of entertaining” by inviting my friends over for meals and serving them perfectly paleo plates, letting them taste firsthand how delicious real foods can be!

  183. My mother in law thinks I am crazy for eating this way and is not at all thrilled when offered something gluten free. Would love to have a book like this for Thanksgiving to help with the menu planning.

  184. WOW! Those meals sound amazing, and if they’re anything like the Making It Paleo recipes, I know they’ll be delicious, too. With this cookbook, I would definitely practice the “art of entertaining” by inviting my friends over for meals and serving them perfectly paleo plates, letting them taste firsthand how delicious real foods can be!

  185. My mother in law thinks I am crazy for eating this way and is not at all thrilled when offered something gluten free. Would love to have a book like this for Thanksgiving to help with the menu planning.

  186. My comment didn’t “take” from the mobile side so I signed into the nearest computer to make sure you get my comment! :~)
    I am uber anxious for this book. I already tried the pizza crust that Civilized George shared a couple weeks ago. It’s Amazing!
    I just completed the 21DSD. I want to continue to eat delicious real foods and never run out of ideas. I also need to pose a harder sell to my family. They lasted 5 days on the detox. I sat with my tall glass of water and watched them all devour banana splits on day 6. It’s got to stop!
    :~)

  187. My comment didn’t “take” from the mobile side so I signed into the nearest computer to make sure you get my comment! :~)
    I am uber anxious for this book. I already tried the pizza crust that Civilized George shared a couple weeks ago. It’s Amazing!
    I just completed the 21DSD. I want to continue to eat delicious real foods and never run out of ideas. I also need to pose a harder sell to my family. They lasted 5 days on the detox. I sat with my tall glass of water and watched them all devour banana splits on day 6. It’s got to stop!
    :~)

  188. I am so excited for this book. Make It Paleo is one of my go-to cookbooks, and I am so excited for all that Gather has to offer. I love entertaining friends and taking on new recipes! I would loooove to win this one!!!

  189. I am so excited for this book. Make It Paleo is one of my go-to cookbooks, and I am so excited for all that Gather has to offer. I love entertaining friends and taking on new recipes! I would loooove to win this one!!!

  190. I would love to use this beautiful cook book to positively influence the health of my family and friends by wowing them with these recipes! This would be especially great for special occasions and dinner parties…what better way to introduce someone to the paleo life? Thanks Diane for all you do!

  191. I would love to use this beautiful cook book to positively influence the health of my family and friends by wowing them with these recipes! This would be especially great for special occasions and dinner parties…what better way to introduce someone to the paleo life? Thanks Diane for all you do!

  192. I am the oldest of my friends and family to eat paleo (81) and need great recipes to use for family meals. Maybe I can convince the rest of them to try!

  193. I am the oldest of my friends and family to eat paleo (81) and need great recipes to use for family meals. Maybe I can convince the rest of them to try!

  194. This book embodies how I like to ” invite others” around my Paleo Table! I would enjoy the new recipes at my fingertips,especially for this summer at the lake house !

  195. This book would be a great help in showing my doubting family and friends that yes, you can still eat “real” and tasty food while living a paleo lifestyle!

  196. I brought a Paleo dessert to work for a potluck and no one was the wiser! I definitely need to build up my Paleo arsenal!

  197. This book would be a great help in showing my doubting family and friends that yes, you can still eat “real” and tasty food while living a paleo lifestyle!

  198. I brought a Paleo dessert to work for a potluck and no one was the wiser! I definitely need to build up my Paleo arsenal!

  199. Now that thanks to you I know what to eat to feel better I need more recipes to fill out our family menu. They are such a picky bunch!

  200. Now that thanks to you I know what to eat to feel better I need more recipes to fill out our family menu. They are such a picky bunch!

  201. I look forward to using the recipes in this book by bringing together family and friends around a table where we can all enjoy a tasty meal, regardless of allergies.

  202. I look forward to using the recipes in this book by bringing together family and friends around a table where we can all enjoy a tasty meal, regardless of allergies.

  203. My boyfriend thinks I’m weird. Which i mean he’s right… but what I eat isn’t all that weird. If I tell him it is paleo he won’t take a bite, I hand him food and say eat, and he likes it THEN I tell him its paleo… he acts surprised its so good! Let’s fake him out with some chinese “take out” So then I’ll be weird and manipulative 🙂

  204. My boyfriend thinks I’m weird. Which i mean he’s right… but what I eat isn’t all that weird. If I tell him it is paleo he won’t take a bite, I hand him food and say eat, and he likes it THEN I tell him its paleo… he acts surprised its so good! Let’s fake him out with some chinese “take out” So then I’ll be weird and manipulative 🙂

  205. What a beautiful book with so many tasty sounding recipes; not totally sure what I’d cook first. My sister, mom and I do an Easter brunch every year. It’d be great to start the meal plan early!

  206. What a beautiful book with so many tasty sounding recipes; not totally sure what I’d cook first. My sister, mom and I do an Easter brunch every year. It’d be great to start the meal plan early!

  207. I’m battling chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and I really hope to treat my friends and family to a wonderful night of Paleo cooking as a thank you for everything they’ve done for me. This book would really help plan those meals!

  208. I’m battling chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and I really hope to treat my friends and family to a wonderful night of Paleo cooking as a thank you for everything they’ve done for me. This book would really help plan those meals!

  209. Right now I’d love to just use the book to fake out my family who doesn’t think Paleo is going to be very fun. 🙂

  210. I’m looking forward to paleo ideas for Thanksgiving! I stuck to just turkey and brussel sprouts this past year, but I am anxious to see what Hayley and Bill have up their sleeves for this special occasion and many others!

  211. I’m looking forward to paleo ideas for Thanksgiving! I stuck to just turkey and brussel sprouts this past year, but I am anxious to see what Hayley and Bill have up their sleeves for this special occasion and many others!

  212. I would love to use this book to make amazing paleo food for my friends and maybe even my family to help them see that paleo food is healthy, delicious and “normal”!

  213. I would love to use this book to make amazing paleo food for my friends and maybe even my family to help them see that paleo food is healthy, delicious and “normal”!

  214. I want to cook for my family!! I’m 20 years old and they love when I’m home for the summer/on break because I cook Paleo meals for them. I love making Paleo meals and my dad doesn’t realize it until I tell him 🙂

  215. I want to cook for my family!! I’m 20 years old and they love when I’m home for the summer/on break because I cook Paleo meals for them. I love making Paleo meals and my dad doesn’t realize it until I tell him 🙂

  216. I’m throwing my sister a baby shower in June, and will very much be using this book to have healthy cooking for her shower!

  217. I’m an extremely new experimenter of Paleo and I’m always looking for new recipes to try. This would be a great resource to have on hand when I want to entertain and have that certain “wow” factor!

  218. I’m an extremely new experimenter of Paleo and I’m always looking for new recipes to try. This would be a great resource to have on hand when I want to entertain and have that certain “wow” factor!

  219. I would LOVE to win! I’m struggling for ideas for grain free meals that my kids and guests will eat (and like)! I’m especially excited about the Chinese food… As much as I like Chinese food, hibachi, etc… It’s pretty gross the way restaurants prepare it, the oils they use & MSG – yuck. Love that these foods can be recreated to not make you feel gross afterwards! Thanks for all you do-

  220. I would LOVE to win! I’m struggling for ideas for grain free meals that my kids and guests will eat (and like)! I’m especially excited about the Chinese food… As much as I like Chinese food, hibachi, etc… It’s pretty gross the way restaurants prepare it, the oils they use & MSG – yuck. Love that these foods can be recreated to not make you feel gross afterwards! Thanks for all you do-

  221. After having been diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis, the Paleo lifestyle has been a life-changer for me, allowing me to be “normal” and still enjoy delicious, healthy meals! I’m so excited to try out some of these recipes on my friends and family and prove to them that Paleo can be synonymous with yumminess! 🙂

  222. After having been diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis, the Paleo lifestyle has been a life-changer for me, allowing me to be “normal” and still enjoy delicious, healthy meals! I’m so excited to try out some of these recipes on my friends and family and prove to them that Paleo can be synonymous with yumminess! 🙂

  223. I really look forward to being able to use these recipes to “fake out” non-Paleo/primal friends and show them that it can be “normal” food too! All the recipes sound amazing, and like real recognizable cuisine instead of just a bunch of ingredients thrown together and I love that.

  224. I really look forward to being able to use these recipes to “fake out” non-Paleo/primal friends and show them that it can be “normal” food too! All the recipes sound amazing, and like real recognizable cuisine instead of just a bunch of ingredients thrown together and I love that.

  225. I really look forward to being able to use these recipes to “fake out”
    non-Paleo/primal friends and show them that it can be “normal” food too!
    All the recipes sound amazing, and like real recognizable cuisine
    instead of just a bunch of ingredients thrown together and I love that.

  226. I really look forward to being able to use these recipes to “fake out”
    non-Paleo/primal friends and show them that it can be “normal” food too!
    All the recipes sound amazing, and like real recognizable cuisine
    instead of just a bunch of ingredients thrown together and I love that.

  227. I’d LOVE a copy of this book! While I can eat the same thing for multiple meals in a row, my fiance has trouble with that, so I’m always looking for new recipes. On top of that, he’s still skeptical about going full on paleo, even though he’s liked just about everything I’ve ever made him, so dishes that non-paleo folks like too are always a plus!

  228. I’d LOVE a copy of this book! While I can eat the same thing for multiple meals in a row, my fiance has trouble with that, so I’m always looking for new recipes. On top of that, he’s still skeptical about going full on paleo, even though he’s liked just about everything I’ve ever made him, so dishes that non-paleo folks like too are always a plus!

  229. Being new to Paleo I would love to be able to entertain and feed my family without them questioning what’s in it (or what’s missing). Looking forward to the recipes and trying new and better options for eating what’s out there without feeling like missing out there.

  230. Being new to Paleo I would love to be able to entertain and feed my family without them questioning what’s in it (or what’s missing). Looking forward to the recipes and trying new and better options for eating what’s out there without feeling like missing out there.

  231. My girlfriend is very strictly gluten-free, and we haven’t been able to enjoy chinese takeout without the reprucussions. It would be awesome to make all that wonderfully tasty stuff at home, and paleo at the same time!

  232. My girlfriend is very strictly gluten-free, and we haven’t been able to enjoy chinese takeout without the reprucussions. It would be awesome to make all that wonderfully tasty stuff at home, and paleo at the same time!

  233. This book looks amazing. Love the great photos. I just had another couple over for dinner this weekend, and they are very skeptical of my new lifestyle. I told them I would make them a “regular” dinner to ease their worries. I made them my favorite Paleo chili and they raved about it. It’s so much fun to tell them it’s Paleo after the fact. My friend is pregnant and she was so excited about the changes in my life, that she immediately asked for recipes to take home! This book is a must have!!

  234. This book looks amazing. Love the great photos. I just had another couple over for dinner this weekend, and they are very skeptical of my new lifestyle. I told them I would make them a “regular” dinner to ease their worries. I made them my favorite Paleo chili and they raved about it. It’s so much fun to tell them it’s Paleo after the fact. My friend is pregnant and she was so excited about the changes in my life, that she immediately asked for recipes to take home! This book is a must have!!

  235. When my husband and I get the opportunity to (gather) family and friends we are always looking to create Paleo meals. We think its fun to get new people eating healthy without them knowing, THEN after the deliciousness is consumed we fill them in on the details :). “Gather” would be super helpful in spreading the Paleo/Low Carb philosophy in our neck of the woods.

  236. When my husband and I get the opportunity to (gather) family and friends we are always looking to create Paleo meals. We think its fun to get new people eating healthy without them knowing, THEN after the deliciousness is consumed we fill them in on the details :). “Gather” would be super helpful in spreading the Paleo/Low Carb philosophy in our neck of the woods.

  237. I love to have friends over for a meal, including SAD friends…. I love the idea of being able to recreate “traditional” favorites such as the Chinese takeout meal. The more accessible this way of eating becomes, the easier it is to convince others to give it a try! Thanks for offering this giveaway. I would love to have the book!

  238. I love to have friends over for a meal, including SAD friends…. I love the idea of being able to recreate “traditional” favorites such as the Chinese takeout meal. The more accessible this way of eating becomes, the easier it is to convince others to give it a try! Thanks for offering this giveaway. I would love to have the book!

  239. I think this is the type of book that has been missing from all the Paleo ones out there, how to entertain while maintaining a healthy diet. I am so accustomed to using “filler” aka grains to help stretch the meal! Thanks for the opportunity!

  240. I think this is the type of book that has been missing from all the Paleo ones out there, how to entertain while maintaining a healthy diet. I am so accustomed to using “filler” aka grains to help stretch the meal! Thanks for the opportunity!

  241. I’m hoping to use this book to “trick” a few family members into believing in the power — and tastiness — of paleo. Thanks for the giveaway!

  242. I’m hoping to use this book to “trick” a few family members into believing in the power — and tastiness — of paleo. Thanks for the giveaway!

  243. I would love a copy of this book! I am new to Paleo and also love to entertain and share with others. Thanks so much, Balanced Bites!

  244. I would love a copy of this book! I am new to Paleo and also love to entertain and share with others. Thanks so much, Balanced Bites!

  245. Every review I see of this book makes me want it more and more! I’ve been paleo for 7 months now and my parents are about to try the whole30 for the first time so I would love to make these recipes for them and show them how delicious paleo food is.

  246. Every review I see of this book makes me want it more and more! I’ve been paleo for 7 months now and my parents are about to try the whole30 for the first time so I would love to make these recipes for them and show them how delicious paleo food is.

  247. we love to entertain and I would like to show our friends how delicious Paleo is! would love to win the cookbook 🙂

  248. we love to entertain and I would like to show our friends how delicious Paleo is! would love to win the cookbook 🙂

  249. I’d love to use these recipes when having guests over for dinner. I love it when they don’t realize how good the food actually is for them!

  250. I’m such a creature of habit and get stuck in the same old rut with recipes and I’m so excited to learn of new and delicious recipes that will please all but focus on healthy real food ingredients.

  251. I am just starting to experiment with a paleo diet, and I would love to be able to use this book to learn some new recipes and grow my experience with paleo living!

  252. I would totally use Gather to make a dacadent meal for my mom, who has had a lot of success with paleo over the last year but who doesn’t get a lot of support from my family during holidays.

  253. I would totally use Gather to make a dacadent meal for my mom, who has had a lot of success with paleo over the last year but who doesn’t get a lot of support from my family during holidays.

  254. I would LOVE to have friends and family over for a feast so they can taste just how wonderful eating well can be!

  255. I would LOVE to have friends and family over for a feast so they can taste just how wonderful eating well can be!

  256. My family has so many questions about our paleo lifestyle and we’d love to be able to show them you can still enjoy some of your favorites! It would fun to vary up our menu options as well.

  257. My family has so many questions about our paleo lifestyle and we’d love to be able to show them you can still enjoy some of your favorites! It would fun to vary up our menu options as well.

  258. I have been printing paleo recipes I find online, and checking out books from the public library when I eventually reach the top of the queue, but would LOVE to own some actual paleo cookbooks!

  259. I have been printing paleo recipes I find online, and checking out books from the public library when I eventually reach the top of the queue, but would LOVE to own some actual paleo cookbooks!

  260. I am very excited to get my copy of Gather (and hopefully win another one so I can gift one)! There is nothing my husband and I enjoy more than having people over for dinner, brunch, etc. There’s just something about sharing your home and good food with friends and family. I very much enjoy faking people out with my Paleo food. At my last dinner party, I warned my guests that the fluffy white stuff was mashed cauliflower, not potatoes because it’s delicious, except if you’re expecting potatoes, in my opinion. Well, our guests went crazy for it! Such a simple staple in our house and it was like a revelation to them. I had made tons of extra, expecting to have some for lunches the next day. No dice. All gone! Then, I brought out Bill and Haley’s chocolate chip cookies. Let’s just say, they were sold 🙂

    I’m most excited about the organization of the book and how full meals are planned out and coordinated. My friends and family will be eating well this year, that’s for sure 🙂

  261. I am very excited to get my copy of Gather (and hopefully win another one so I can gift one)! There is nothing my husband and I enjoy more than having people over for dinner, brunch, etc. There’s just something about sharing your home and good food with friends and family. I very much enjoy faking people out with my Paleo food. At my last dinner party, I warned my guests that the fluffy white stuff was mashed cauliflower, not potatoes because it’s delicious, except if you’re expecting potatoes, in my opinion. Well, our guests went crazy for it! Such a simple staple in our house and it was like a revelation to them. I had made tons of extra, expecting to have some for lunches the next day. No dice. All gone! Then, I brought out Bill and Haley’s chocolate chip cookies. Let’s just say, they were sold 🙂

    I’m most excited about the organization of the book and how full meals are planned out and coordinated. My friends and family will be eating well this year, that’s for sure 🙂

  262. I’m looking forward to being able to make wonderful meals & serve them without having to say – these are grain free, paleo etc. I just want beautiful meals for entertaining that everyone will enjoy.

  263. I’m looking forward to being able to make wonderful meals & serve them without having to say – these are grain free, paleo etc. I just want beautiful meals for entertaining that everyone will enjoy.

  264. I’m so looking forward to trying these recipes – they sound like so much fun! I’d especially love some scones right about now…mmm.

  265. I love the “fake-out” ideas and can’t wait to not scare people when they come over for dinner…cause usually when you say paleo to non-paleo people they give you the stink eye over taste.

  266. I can’t wait to make these Paleo meals for my family so they can see that it’s easy to eat real food and you don’t have to feel like you are missing out.

  267. I can’t wait to make these Paleo meals for my family so they can see that it’s easy to eat real food and you don’t have to feel like you are missing out.

  268. I would love to win a copy of Gather! I look forward to showing my friends and family all the delicious foods that are Paleo.

  269. I would love to win a copy of Gather! I look forward to showing my friends and family all the delicious foods that are Paleo.

  270. I’ve been eating 100% (ok 97%) Paleo since Jan of 2013. I LOVE to cook and entertain but I’ve really been at a loss for how to make “company ready” paleo recipes that are more tantilizing than cook-a-hunk-of-meat-wrapped-in-bacon-with-a-side-of-buttered-veggies-and-slivered-almonds (though the aformentioned certainly does have it’s merits!). My DH is definitely not a Paleo convert and he’s a HUGE fan of Chinese takeout and traditional holiday feasts. I’m hoping that this book will help us to find a middle ground. Ok, who am I kidding? I’m hoping this book will help to make him a convert (hahahahaha! right). All the same, I’m a big fan of having the resources at your finger tips to help make good choices and it looks like this book will be an excellent addition to my reperetoire. I really do hope I win a copy, but if not, you’ve already convinced me to go buy it!

  271. I’ve been eating 100% (ok 97%) Paleo since Jan of 2013. I LOVE to cook and entertain but I’ve really been at a loss for how to make “company ready” paleo recipes that are more tantilizing than cook-a-hunk-of-meat-wrapped-in-bacon-with-a-side-of-buttered-veggies-and-slivered-almonds (though the aformentioned certainly does have it’s merits!). My DH is definitely not a Paleo convert and he’s a HUGE fan of Chinese takeout and traditional holiday feasts. I’m hoping that this book will help us to find a middle ground. Ok, who am I kidding? I’m hoping this book will help to make him a convert (hahahahaha! right). All the same, I’m a big fan of having the resources at your finger tips to help make good choices and it looks like this book will be an excellent addition to my reperetoire. I really do hope I win a copy, but if not, you’ve already convinced me to go buy it!

  272. I would love to win this book so I could make the recipes for my friends and family and show them that eating grain-free is a lot easier than they think!

  273. I would love to win this book so I could make the recipes for my friends and family and show them that eating grain-free is a lot easier than they think!

  274. I’m new to Paleo, so I’m starting to build up my paleo cookbook repertoire! I’d LOVE to try that Chinese Take-Out Fakeout menu, it looks delicious!!!

  275. I’m new to Paleo, so I’m starting to build up my paleo cookbook repertoire! I’d LOVE to try that Chinese Take-Out Fakeout menu, it looks delicious!!!

  276. I’m new to Paleo, so I’m starting to build up my paleo cookbook repertoire! I’d LOVE to try that Chinese Take-Out Fakeout menu, it looks delicious!!!

  277. I’m new to Paleo, so I’m starting to build up my paleo cookbook repertoire! I’d LOVE to try that Chinese Take-Out Fakeout menu, it looks delicious!!!

  278. This cookbook would be so beautiful sitting next to Diane’s “Practical Paleo” and Sarah Fargosa’s “Everyday Paleo” As someone who does not have much imagination when it comes to innovating new dishes, I need all the help I can get! My family will love the the “fake” take-out!

  279. This cookbook would be so beautiful sitting next to Diane’s “Practical Paleo” and Sarah Fargosa’s “Everyday Paleo” As someone who does not have much imagination when it comes to innovating new dishes, I need all the help I can get! My family will love the the “fake” take-out!

  280. I am so excited to get this book! None of my family is Paleo and I’m excited to wow them with this cookbook!

  281. Most of my family (but not all!… yet) have discovered we have a laundry list of food intolerances and allergies – making family gatherings a challenge… in fact there’s usually 2-3 versions of one dish to meet everyone’s restrictions! And it can become confusing and difficult when asking others to bring a side dish and making sure that they know that yes, even a teaspoon of wheat flour (white or ‘whole’) is not OK! The book Practical Paleo has simplified my food-intolerant life so much since I purchased in and has made a huge difference! Shopping, cooking, and eating was suddenly less of a chore, and has become fun again. This new book would be perfect for planning out family dinners and gatherings and the recipes easy to share with others wanting to bring a dish or help with cooking!

  282. Most of my family (but not all!… yet) have discovered we have a laundry list of food intolerances and allergies – making family gatherings a challenge… in fact there’s usually 2-3 versions of one dish to meet everyone’s restrictions! And it can become confusing and difficult when asking others to bring a side dish and making sure that they know that yes, even a teaspoon of wheat flour (white or ‘whole’) is not OK! The book Practical Paleo has simplified my food-intolerant life so much since I purchased in and has made a huge difference! Shopping, cooking, and eating was suddenly less of a chore, and has become fun again. This new book would be perfect for planning out family dinners and gatherings and the recipes easy to share with others wanting to bring a dish or help with cooking!

  283. I love entertaining friends and family and cooking for them is the ultimate way I can show how deeply I love them! With this book, I can bring that love to a whole new level!

  284. I love entertaining friends and family and cooking for them is the ultimate way I can show how deeply I love them! With this book, I can bring that love to a whole new level!

  285. I’ve been looking and looking at this book on Amazon would love to be able to entertain with paleo food:)

  286. I’ve been looking and looking at this book on Amazon would love to be able to entertain with paleo food:)

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