Our winner this month is Becky from Carlock, IL. Read how 30 Day Gourmet has helped her get through a family tragedy and has helped her become a better cook.

Becky says:  

"I was first introduced to 30 Day Gourmet by a friend at work. We were both busy teachers who at the end of the day, were exhausted and didn't want to think about meals. So one Saturday we cooked 6 recipes total. We ended up with so much at the end of the day - it was wonderful and my husband was excited about having actual meals! About a month later tragedy struck my family. My brother, sister and my sister's husband were all killed in a plane crash. My sister and her husband left behind 3 young children and my husband and I became their legal guardians. Oh...and did I mention that I was 6 1/2 months pregnant at the time? Needless to say the meals that my friend and I had put up were a lifesaver. I had never been famous for cooking ability in my family so the kids were pleasantly surprised at their Aunt Becky's meals! Now, a year and half later, I have a husband and 4 children, with another due in less than 2 months. I have introduced a couple of my close friends to 30 Day Gourmet and so now we try to get together at least every couple of months. And as far as my cooking ability? Let's just say I feel pretty good about providing healthy meals for my family without the craziness that could have been if it wasn't for 30 Day Gourmet helping me find my way. Thank you. "

We are so glad that 30 Day Gourmet was there to help you through this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you and your family this holiday season. And congratulations on the new baby who, according to an update from Becky, should be born any time now! 

So, how do you make 30 Day Gourmet work for you?  How do you use it to help you deal with a challenge in your life?  How do you use it to help others?  Do you have a funny cooking story to share? Email me at  carol@30daygourmet.com to be entered in our contest.