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As holiday thanks readers, through the generosity of Le Creuset, I’m giving away a six piece set of classic French cookware in cherry red. This colorful set goes from oven to table effortlessly and includes a large 5 1/2-quart round covered French oven, a 2 1/4-quart covered saucier, a 10-inch square skillet grill, and an 8- x 11-inch rectangular roasting dish.

This time of year traditionally food bloggers get together to raise money for charity.

So I’d like to offer these charities up as places where you can give this holiday season. No donation is required to enter for a chance to get this fantastic set of cookware. But just the other day, I was watching television on the devastation in many parts of the world, and was sitting in my heated apartment with a refrigerator full of food, and realized how fortunate I am.

It’s easy to forget or to click away to something more entertaining when we see a natural disaster or a face filled with misery. But instead I sat down at my desk and sent a donation to Doctors Without Borders, an international aid organization. It took just a few minutes and no matter how much you can contribute, any amount would be greatly appreciated.


Five charities that I would like to point out that could use help this year:

Doctors Without Borders: This organization provides urgent medical care to people in areas struck by emergencies.

Share Our Strength: Carol at Alinea at Home is starting her annual campaign for Share Our Strength to help feel hungry kids.

101 Cookbooks Kiva Group: This organization helps distribute loans to small businesses in underdeveloped countries and you can loan money to help a specific individual begin a new life.

Stoves for Darfur: This is an amazing initiative started by a young American teenager to provide low-cost stoves for women who normally gather wood, walking at great lengths and often getting assaulted (or worse), just trying to feed themselves and their families.

The Smile Train: The Smile Train provides free surgical procedures to children to fix cleft palates, which gives kids around the world a reason to smile.

Although a donation isn’t required for a chance to win this fantastic set of Le Creuset cookware for your kitchen, please do consider helping out one of these charities if you possibly can this holiday season.


NOTE: The give-away has ended (see #1, below) and comments have been closed. The winner will be notified by e-mail on Christmas Day. Thanks to everyone who participated and hope you all have a terrific holiday! -dl

To Enter

1. Simply leave a comment below. When you leave a comment, please include your correct e-mail address in the field that asks for it. It will not be visible to the public there, so do not leave it in the actual comment area.

I will close comments promptly on December 24, 2010 at noon Paris time, and the person who will receive this set of cookware will be chosen by a random number generator, then contacted by e-mail on Christmas Day. Winner must respond by December 31, 2010 noon Paris time, or forfeit the cookware. No exceptions.

2. Le Creuset can only ship this set to a winner in the United States due to customs and other restrictions. (If you want to gripe about things available in the states that aren’t available elsewhere, the line begins here…) Shipping is included to all 50 states although winner is responsible for any local taxes or charges levied, if applicable.

If you live abroad and you wish to bid, you can do so only if you: 1) Have a mailing address in the US that accepts parcels, or 2) Use a mail and parcel forwarding service. If you choose to use one, you will be responsible for any and all fees, including customs, duties, and taxes that may be levied. I have no experience using one but you can find one by searching Google, using the search words “International Forward Shipping.”

3. Only one entry per person. Multiple entries will all be disqualified and you will get a lump of coal in your Christmas stocking. (Or worse.) When you enter, you agree to the delivery terms listed above. No purchase required.

4. Bonne chance! (Good luck!)


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6,697 comments

    • Sheila Lynch

    Felice navidad!

    • Tara

    Oooh such a great giveaway for wonderful organizations.
    I’d looove the le creuset set…I envision myself making yummy stews in that French oven!

    • Gina

    Omg, awesome giveaway! This would make up for my holiday plans being ruined by snow.

    • Annie

    I love French food.

    • erain

    We already love Kiva & Drs w/o Borders, but I might have to add Stoves for Darfur to our regular donations list.

    • Echo

    Lovely cooking set! Would also be keen to winning a box of those Hirsinger chocolates, if you ever feel so inclined… :)

    • nancye

    Thanks for all the insight into French living….. I can always find some inspiration .
    I support Mercy Corp NW. Great organization supporting many….

    • Graeme

    Classic colors!

    • Rebecca

    Thanks for a great giveaway and for tying it a sense of charity for the season.

    • Manali

    It’s a wonderful idea to donate to such worthy causes and think of how fortunate we are! Happy Holidays!

    • Carie

    I’ve just discovered your blog and have been enjoying it immensely. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

    • Lauren

    LOVE Le Creuset!

    • RobynE

    Happy, happy holidays!

    • Claire

    I would love to win this set. I have been looking at these peices for a long time!

    • Rebecca

    What amazing charities. Many of them are on my list of places to give. And, the cookware is beautiful.

    • Ivanna

    I have been a reader of your wonderful blog for many moons–thanks so much for the giveaway!

    • Meryl

    Wow! What a great giveaway! Thanks, David!

    • Joyce Chang

    Thanks for supporting those charities.

    • Steve

    In the true Christmas spirit, I’d be giving away the Le Creuset set if I win. To my partner. This way, we both get great gifts. (Him: cookware to last ages. Me: delicious food.)

    • Anna

    Ooh yes please!

    • sonia shaeri

    Love your blog. Love Doctors without Borders.. Love Le Creuset!
    happy holidays!

    • amy

    What a wonderful idea to combine the giveaway with charitable donations.

    • Rosa Rassi

    Hello David, thank you for sharing your amazing receipes and for the giveaway oportunity.
    I always wanted a Le Creuset Dutch Oven and now,I hope to win.
    Thanks also for remind us how fortunate we are when we have a roof over our heads and food on the table.
    Have a great hollidays!

    • Meghann

    Happy Holidays! I love your French tart dough recipe, I use it ALL the time!

    • kara

    Thanks for these links David and Happy Holidays!

    • Cristy

    This might just be the best Christmas present ever!

    • Joni N.

    I just love your blog! Thank you for posting about some worthwhile charities. I will definitely be checking out Stoves for Darfur.

    • Cathy/ShowFoodChef

    My Pediatrician has been one of the Doctors Without Borders for many years, her pictures of their work are heart-warming. So, glad you included them. I’ve entered only 3 blogger contests, ever – but this is one of those MUST TRY, right? Happy Holidays to YOU!

    • melissa altman

    this would make all of my holiday wishes come true!

    • roxy

    always happy to give !

    • Cathy

    Thank you for the fantastic giveaway!

    • Adrienne

    Yes please! It’s so nice to see you mention Kiva. They got a lot of press last year and this year… not so much coverage. They are a wonderful organization.

    • Sarah M

    I’ve always wanted Le Creuset cookware!

    • Design Wine and Dine

    Let’s give it shot!!!

    • Design Wine and Dine

    Let’s give it shot!!! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    • renata

    happy holidays :D

    • Kristen

    I was at the CNN Heroes Tribute gala this year and was inspired by the work that Anuradha Koirala is doing with Friends of Maiti Nepal to stop sex trafficking.

    http://friendsofmaitinepal.org/

    • Design Wine and Dine

    Let’s give it a shot!!! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    • Elizabeth – Cake or Death?

    What a wonderful giveaway! And thank you for drawing attention to some truly wonderful charities. It’s easy to get caught up in gift-giving during the holidays and lose focus of people who are truly in need. Merry Christmas!

    • molly blake

    WOW

    • Erin

    Great set – great charities!

    • Amanda Roberts-Jones

    Love what you are doing! Great idea, great causes. Keep it up! And Merry Christmas!!!

    Amanda

    http://www.sedimentality.com

    • Ivy Tack

    Merry Christmas David! Always a pleasure to read your blog and get inspired. This is another inspirational post.

    • Nathan

    Thanks for the opportunity David

    • maggie

    What a great contest, and a great way to encourage charitable giving. Kudos!

    • JOANNE OWENS

    HI must move quick…datajam exists
    thx

    • Gail Gustavson

    I LOVE YOUR FOOD!

    • Tonya @ What’s On My Plate

    What a fantastic contest especially for the holiday season!

    • Kathy

    Great idea … every year my family “gives” each other animals from Heifer International in which you can donate money used to purchase a goat or a few chickens for families in underdeveloped areas. We get REALLY excited about this. The goat is always my favorite.

    • Jen in DC

    I read your blog all the time and have recently taken up cooking as a hobby. After reading your site, I bought an ice cream maker and made the mint chocolate chip as my first flavor. It was a huge hit! Thank you for doing this give-away, and I look forward to many more great posts in the New Year.

    • JessicaD

    This would make a great wedding present to some friends who just had a Christmas wedding.

    • John K

    Me! Me! :)

    Happy holidays!

    • zach

    I love Le Creuset!

    • David Wu

    Great charities, Merry Christmas and fingers-crossed, I sure do want that Creuset set.

    • Meg

    Pick me! Pick me!

    • EAV

    Thanks, David! Wonderful idea! We support Parnters in Health, a community based health services organization based in Boston, but serving primarily Haiti. Thanks for all your inspiration, cooking and otherwise.

    • Nicole

    Aaaaah, such a great giveaway! I’m about to do some reading about Doctors without Borders. I’d like to become more familiar with the organization.

    Have a Merry Christmas!

    • Marian Jense

    Great giveaway and wonderful charity suggestions! Thanks, David.

    • Iris Rankin

    Working for an African non-profit called Educate, I wholeheartedly agree that taking a little bit of time and any amount of funds to support charities is really worthwhile. Thanks for getting the word out.

    Also, that Le Creuset set is gorgeous! It’s included in the kitchen of my dreams.

    • Meg

    Pick me! Pick me! Merry X-mas!

    • Amanda

    I am DYING for some Le Creuset!

    • Kristina

    Doctor’s Without Borders is a great cause! I’m glad to see it made the list.

    This year we are making our Christmas donation to a family who cannot afford to heat their home. We want to make sure they have a warm holiday!

    • David

    Great idea!

    • Marlene

    Wow! I love Le Creuset! Have been reading your site for sometime now. Love it! And great to know of these charities. Thank you!

    • Samantha

    Doctors Without Borders is awesome! And Le Creuset would make my holiday….

    • Memo

    thank you for bringing attention to these charities!

    • Tricia

    What a great giveaway! I didn’t know food bloggers donate to charites, that’s awesome! I LOVE Le Creuset, the pieces make cooking so enjoyable. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    • Matt Smith

    What a great giveaway! Help make my baking/braising/roasting/everything dreams come true!

    • Kristin R

    I can’t even afford these babies at TJ Maxx. Awesome giveaway!

    • Louise

    What a great idea. I love your blog and will donate to one of these institutions.

    Happy Holiday.

    • CVinDC

    Props to you, David, for doing well and doing good. We share your enthusiasm for good food, good times, and good turns. CV

    • Wei

    Love your blog! Happy holidays!

    • Corie

    Thanks for all the great recipes and sharing your journeys with us!

    • cdelphine

    Heifer International is also a great organization.

    • Kathleen

    I don’t have any cookware of my own, living as I do in a shared apartment, so this would be great for when I do move out at the end of the school year! Your blog brings me so much joy all year round – merci mille fois for writing and sharing your recipes!

    • Dan

    Wow do I ever want this. I pledge to make some damn fine stews if picked.

    • Jonah

    Hi David. Probably not the best way to butter you up to give me the cookware, but I think your salted caramel ice cream recipe calls for too much sugar.

    Happy Holidays!

    • elaine

    thank you for holding this amazing giveaway! Happy holidays!

    • Ross A. Catrow

    Yes!

    • Danielle Johnson

    I think that is wonderful that you donated to Doctors without Borders. Every year instead of exchanging silly presents at our office we have decided to donate to charity. It always feels nice to help organizations such as Susan G. Komen and Women’s Downtown Center. Merry Christmas!

    • Lisa

    I have one of my mothers Le Creuset stock pots and love it. I do however try to support charities that are local.

    • Christine Bonde

    What a wonderful idea to combine this amazing giveaway with these wonderful charitable organizations.

    • catch_up

    These would make wonderful Christmas.

    • Ron

    It’s a one in thousands chance. But it’s a chance! I’d love these.

    • Jo Ann Santangelo

    This set will go perfectly with my Le Creuset Wok! My most treasured and daily used cooking prize!

    It’s here to hoping and crossed fingers!

    • Laine

    I love reading your blog and its focus on the sumptuous things in life, so its nice to see the interest in the charities as well.

    • Susan

    I love donating to charities during this time of year especially considering that its easier to focus on yourself and gifts to buy for people. Thank you for this post!

    • Laurie

    What a lovely idea, David! Doctors without Borders gets my vote! And the happiest of holidays to you.

    • Jo Ann Thrailkill

    I support Kiva and DWB annually… I also support The Pablove Foundation, a pediatric cancer foundation which I co-founded with my husband. Thank you for bringing attention to such great causes.

    best,
    Jo Ann

    • Michelle

    Oooh! It’s as if Santa whispered in your ear. New to your blog just a few days ago and just in time! Thanks also for the spotlight on these worthy charities.

    • Britt

    want!

    • Anna

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    • jen

    What a great way to raise awareness for some awesome charities.

    • Kathy

    Great idea … I’m in.

    • Kelley Johnson

    Merry Christmas to you and those at your holiday table this year. Thank you for sharing your culinary expertise with us year round! And thank you for reminding people to give this season. We work in community development in Burundi part of each year, and know the dire need of others. Merry Christmas to all!

    • Laine

    Here’s hoping.

    • Tara

    That Le Creuset would make me almost as happy as my beloved–and much maligned by lesser minds–jar collection.

    • CJD

    Love your blog, David! And thank you for pointing out the importance of charity – especially during the holidays.

    • JessicaK

    Happy Holidays!

    • jwnola

    Keep up the great work. Hope you have a very happy holiday season.

    • Hongermaier

    I heart le creuset and your website.

    • kaitlynsage

    What a tremendous gift. Fantastic.

    • Meredith

    Stoves for Darfur sounds like an amazing charity.

    • Corey Strock

    My wife would love these!!

    • Meghan

    Thank you for your wonderful blog and this great giveaway!

    • Meredith

    Well, this is fun. Thanks for hosting the giveaway and bringing some really worthy charities to light.

    • Andrea

    Lovely post. It’s a great time of year to remember how fortunate we are and to do our best to help others! Lovely cookware set as well of course…. :) Happy Holidays!

    • Crystal Cargill

    Off to check out the charities…

    • Caitlin

    What a wonderful idea! I also encourage people to look for organizations serving their own community – these are often smaller organizations who operate on shoestring budgets, and the donations go a long way.

    • Vijaya Selvaraju

    Thank you for a year of wonderful recipes, stories, and laughs. You never cease to entertain Mr. Lebovitz.

    • Blaire

    David, thanks for highlighting these worthwhile charities. I’d also recommend Partners in Health, started by the amazing Dr. Paul Farmer; it’s especially relevant given the continued cholera outbreak there.

    Happy holidays!

    • Diana Armstrong

    I always enjoy this blog. Happy Winter holidays!

    • Cassie Wild

    Thank you so much for this awesome giveaway!! :) This would soooo great to share with my mom!!!

    • Elizabeth

    Thank you for promoting such wonderful charities!

    • Adrienne

    I’d love a chance at this set. Can you believe I don’t own any Le Creuset?

    I’ve never heard of Stoves for Darfur. What a wonderful organization!

    Happy Holidays! :D

    • Tom

    Brilliant!

    • Lanita Canup

    What a wonderful Give away!!!

    • Cookin’ Shmookin’ – Why not give it a spin?

    I love the color- It is out of this world! Should I only win I would jump for joy -oy! This is amazing. I will dare to dream of having cookware to match my nail polish! Oh and what a wonderful meal I could make for my hubby – he’d die of shock, but he’d be so impressed! Who knew I only need the pans to cook? I want to know how…if I don’t learn I could always tie a string on a panhandle and use it for a sled for the little ones.

    • Joanne

    Wow that is an amazing giveaway, hope I win, love the blog by the way

    • Kerry

    Loving how so many blogs have been raising awareness for charities this time of year.

    Love your blog & Le Creuset… fingers crossed!

    • Cynthia Graber

    Great ideas for donations – another one is the local food bank, like my hometown’s Greater Boston Food Bank. Unfortunately, many more people are lining up than in years past and need help feeding their families.

    • michelle n

    What a nice surprise this would be.

    • Mike Tidmus

    What a terrifically kind thing to do for the holidays, David! Stay well in the coming year and enjoy the good life of Paris for both of us.

    • natty

    This set is dreamy….

    • Ed

    What a great gift and more importantly, what a great way to remind folks about the joy of giving – to charity.

    Thanks for the timely reminder.

    • debbie

    love the blog, what a great giveaway…happy holidays!

    • Kate @Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking

    Thanks for the sweet giveaway, and the reminder about making holiday donations. I like to offset people’s carbon footprints via Carbon Fund (http://carbonfund.org/) and pair that with a jar of homemade preserves.

    Random.org please pick me!

    • Katie

    Oh, my. I want these. Badly. My husband and I are already donating to a listener-supported radio station. But thanks for giving us a list of charities!!

    • Gida Snyder

    Beautiful blog, funniest twitter updates, awesome giveaway.. Mr. Lebovitz you rock!

    • Marian Jensen

    Thanks, David–this is a great giveaway. The charity suggestions were excellent.

    • Erin

    Happy Holidays David!!!!!

    • bill

    what great charities!

    • Terry Covington

    David, You chose five really wonderful charities for your recommendations. Thank you for getting the word out about them. I agree, I often — even though I try not to — find that I take for granted the many good, seemingly basic things in my life. I have really enjoyed discovering your blog this year!

    • Kerri Anne

    I’ve been your blog for a long time but have never commented before. I couldn’t pass up the chance to enter to win a Le Creuset set! Happy Holidays!

    • Marcia

    Le Creuset is the best! Everything cooks evenly, clean up is a snap and they are heavy and wonderful!
    But thanks for pointing out that we often need to stop and remember how fortunate we are.
    Good luck to the winner of that fabulous set!

    • Kim Nathane

    What a great idea–Le Cruset for a donation to a charity!

    • Jenn

    I would love this set – I have been saving up for a set like this!

    Happy holidays!

    • Nadia

    Great charities and great giveway!
    Happy holidays!

    • Sarah Gordon

    what a lovely holiday surprise it would be to win! thanks for the encouragement to your readers too – charitable giving is the best sort.

    • Meghan

    Wow, what an impressive giveaway–Le Creuset stuff is amazing.

    • Mary

    Excellent blog, and equally fantastic charities. Happy holidays!

    • CC

    thank you! pick me!

    • Terry Butterworth

    Thank you for the giveaway.

    • CS

    I love your blog! And wouldn’t mind some serious cookware. Thanks for the contribution suggestions.

    • Kelly

    I give to DWB and Unicef every December. Stoves for Darfur sounds great. I will have to look into them further. Thanks for the list!

    • Debbie

    my daughter would love these!

    • Raina

    We donate locally to the rescue missions, but these are some good suggestions too.

    Happy holidays David! God bless!

    • MLJ

    thanks for spreading the cooking love david! merry christmas to you too.

    • Pat

    thanks david, hope i win :)

    • Angie A.

    David, happy holidays and great post, all worthy charities! Thank you!!

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