Birthday wishes for Alton Brown and the cookbook winner

Today is the day! First, I want to wish Alton Brown a very happy birthday and hope he gets to enjoy the day. Last year I got to see him in Nashville at the Opryland demo the day after his birthday. Not so lucky this year. :(

Oh well, a virtual wish this year.

When I do see him again, I will give him the long list of other birthday wishes from all of the readers here! Wow, I was floored by the response! Thanks to everyone who entered. Of course, there's only one book up for grabs and a unique book at that!

So without further ado, the winner...

Thanks to the luck of the draw the book goes to Kristina D in Sayville, NY. On top of being lucky with having her number come up, Kristina had a fabulous story in her email.

Kristina D said...

Hi there! My name is Kristina. My mother- a huge Alton fan, like myself- shares a birthday with AB. Last year I painted her a popart portrait of Alton (I attached it to this email!). It'll be hard to one-up myself this year, but a signed copy of one of Alton's books would definitely be the best birthday present yet. I hope Alton (or whoever it is that does the deciding!) reads this and chooses me. You'll make both my mom's and my day! oh who am i kidding...You'll make our YEAR! :)


Thank you!
Kristina D

Sayville, NY

Here's the painting she did:



Congrats to Kristina! I know the book is getting a good home with two very big fans!