Box Tops Giveaway Winner!

I know how behind I am with this... and I apologize for that. I was without a computer until today! And let me tell you, I love my iPhone but it can only do so much! On to the winner....

Raven in a blue room said...

I do save boxtops - mostly from cereal and hamburger helper.

Thank you for entering Raven!

Betty Crocker Box Tops for Education Giveaway

Hey all! I know I've been neglecting my poor little blog for some time, but it was for a worthy cause. Our family recently moved to a new home! The summer months were crazy between finding our new place and packing and unpacking and then getting the kids settled into their new school. Until now I just plain haven't had the time to blog... hopefully that will change now that we're back into the grove :)

Today I have a neat little giveaway to share with you. It's perfect for the start of the new school year and my way of saying thank you for sticking around and being loyal readers even when I've been absent.

Did you know that "Box Tops for Education" is a vital program for many of America's schools? Last year, contributions earned more than $59 million for our schools! Whether you're collecting for new computers, library books, or a playground... the Box Tops for Education program can help make a difference. Often times our schools wouldn't be able to purchase the equipment they do with out the help of this important program. I hope you'll take the time to save these precious little squares for someone you know and will benefit from it :)

OK, on to the details. This giveaway includes this nifty prize pack...


* Cupcake iclips
* Cupcake bag
* Cupcake notepads
* Box Tops for Education pencils
* Neoprene Lunch Sack

To enter the giveaway all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me if you collect Box Top for Education and if you do, what product you save them most often from. Don't forget to leave a way for me to contact you, in case you're the lucky winner!

US residents only, please!

The giveaway ends on Friday 9/16/2011 at 12:00 Noon EST. At that time I will randomly pick a winner and will announce it here!

**DISCLAIMER** General Mills and MyBlogSpark provided me with a gift pack of the products described, both for me to try and to give away to one reader. As always, any thoughts and opinions given on "The Adventures of Kitchen Girl" are my own.

Fiber One Giveaway... Winner!

Hi all, sorry I didn't make this announcement yesterday... things got a little busy around here in my kitchen :) However, I'm here now to announce the winner of the great Fiber One giveaway! And that winner is......


Pat R who said...

My favorite source of fiber is oatmeal...prepared anyway.

Congratulations to Pat R! I will be contacting you today by email to get your information and get your prize sent out to you!!!

Thank you all so much for playing and stay tuned... I have another great giveaway coming your way soon!

:)

Come join me...

I'm excited to announce that I'm Gevalia Coffee's Featured Blogger for this weeks BeanChat!



"Like" Gevalia on facebook and then at 10am EST this Thursday, click on the "BeanChat" tab on the left hand side of the Gevalia facebook page. From there you can log into the chat through Twitter or Facebook.

Come join me for a great chat about food, family, coffee and fun! I'm looking forward to talking with YOU!

Fiber One Giveaway!

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans say people should consume 25-38 grams of fiber daily, and that the average American consumes only 15 grams! Do you get enough fiber each day? I know I don't... at least not on a consistent basis. Fiber is so important to our bodies... did you know that a recent nutrition review* concludes that eating fiber is associated with reduced risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. In addition, fiber helps you feel satisfied, which makes it easier to stick to your diet and lose weight without feeling as hungry.

One way I have found to get more fiber into my diet is through eating a fiber rich cereal for breakfast or as a snack each day. Recently, I was sent a sample of Fiber One cereals to try and I have to say my family enjoyed them very much. The favors and variety were wonderful and everyone in my family, even the littlest members, could find a taste that suited them.



The exciting part of this post is that I get to send a gift pack to one of my readers! The lucky winner will receive 5 full-size boxes of Fiber One cereal (Original®, Honey Clusters®, Raisin Bran Clusters®, Caramel Delight®, and Shredded Wheat ®) How great is that?

To enter the giveaway all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite high fiber food is. Don't forget to leave a way for me to contact you, in case you're the lucky winner!

US residents only, please!

The giveaway ends on Friday 6/10/2011 at 12:00 Noon EST. At that time I will randomly pick a winner and will announce it here!

In addition, by clicking here you can download a printable coupon for $0.75 off the purchase of any (1) Fiber One cereal today!!!!



* Caren E. Smith and Katherine L. Tucker (2011). Health benefits of cereal fiber: a review of clinical trials. Nutrition Research Reviews, 24, pp 118-131

**DISCLAIMER** General Mills and MyBlogSpark provided me with a gift pack of the products described, both for me to try and to give away to one reader. As always, any thoughts and opinions given on "The Adventures of Kitchen Girl" are my own.

Pizza Caprese with Prosciutto

A little pizza dough, some fresh tomato, some fresh mozzarella, a few leaves of fresh basil and some prosciutto... a drizzle of olive oil and a rubbing of garlic and you've got one of the best pizzas known to man. Simple, honest and delicious food. I love to serve this pizza with salads to make a rounded out meal. Yum! Perfect summer food!

Pizza Caprese with Prosciutto

Ingredients:
1 ready or homemade pie crust, par baked.
1 good drizzle of olive oil
Split clove of garlic for rubbing
2-3 thinly sliced plum tomatoes
8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
4 oz prosciutto
large handful fresh basil leaves

Method:
Par bake your crust until it's nearly finished according to your recipe or package directions. Remove from the oven and drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Rub the surface of the crust with the cut garlic to impart a mild garlic flavor. Begin to layer toppings starting with basil. Move on to prosciutto, tomato and mozzarella... layering as you go. Finish with a layer of mozzarella.

Return pizza to the oven to finish off baking until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the tomatoes are starting to shrivel. Slice and eat! Enjoy!

Lemon Honey Butter Brussels Sprouts

We LOVE Brussels sprouts in this house so I've got at least a dozen different ways I like to make them. The way I am bringing to you today is simple and delicious... suitable for a fast weeknight dinner side dish that even those who don't like Brussels sprout too much are bound to enjoy. This recipe is great for masking some of the strong flavor of the sprouts in case some of your guests aren't so keen on them.

How do you like to prepare Brussels sprouts?


Lemon Honey Butter Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:
2 Pounds Brussels sprouts prepared by steaming or roasting (see directions below)

For the sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

To steam the sprouts:

Bring 1/2 inch salted water to boil in a large frying pan. Add Brussels sprouts, cover, and cook until sprouts are *JUST* tender and water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Please don't overcook them or they tend to get bitter.

To roast the sprouts use the directions here:

http://kitchengirljo.blogspot.com/2008/09/oven-roasted-brussles-sprouts.html

While the sprouts are cooking, prepare the sauce by whisking together the melted butter, honey, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. Once the sprouts are cooked, toss them in the sauce and serve immediately.

Makes about 6 servings.