I did things a little different this time and let my 3 little ones pick numbers from a hat to pick the winners.... and here they are:
#5 Elisa said... The Ocumare bar sounds awesome! I prefer milk chocolate most of the time, as long as it's not too sweet and it has that rich chocolaty flavor :-) Fantastic reviews, BTW, you totally made me crave chocolate - you know, the good stuff :-) And these sound like they are good! I would love to win. Chocolate is always welcome in my house :-)
#3 darkfire007 said... mmmmm chocolate!!! :)
#24 Donalyn said... Hands down, the dark stuff - always my favorite!
#2 Katie said... I could really use some chocolate today! And your description of the Ocumare 30% Milk Chocolate Bar sounds fantastic! I would love to try that one!
#13 5 Star Foodie said...I love dark chocolate the best!
Congrats and thanks for entering! If you're listed here, I'll be contacting you this weekend for mailing information!
May 27, 2009
Amano Chocolate Review and Giveaway
About a week ago I got an email from Amano Chocolate asking if I would like to try out and giveaway their 3 newest artisan chocolate bars. Being that I have tried and loved Amano chocolate in the past, how could I say no!?
The first we tried was the Ocumare 30% Milk Chocolate Bar. Single Bar Price: $6.95.
This bar was very smooth and rich without being too overpowering. It's got an ever so slight "fruitiness" about it that reminds me of some ripe, juicy fruit.. just a wee bit of spiciness alongside the creamy nature of this bar as well. I enjoyed it very much and would say it was my favorite of all 3 bars.
Second was the Jembrana 30% Milk Chocolate Bar. Single Bar Price: $6.95.
I found this bar to seem much sweeter that the Ocumare bar. It was smooth and rich also but there was a good bit of spice and warmth with this bar where as the Ocumare seemed almost "cool" in comparison. It was a very good, solid and enjoyable chocolate, certainly. It seemed a bit more "typical" to me. Excellent quality.. but it didn't stand out the way the Ocumare did, for me.
Last but not least was the Montanya Limited Edition 70% Dark Chocolate Bar. Single Bar Price: $8.95.
*This* bar really knocked my socks off! I love dark chocolate and this was snappy and cool and dark as the depths of Satan's soul dark. Nutty. Complex. Sharp. This, to me, is what dark chocolate *should* be. I really enjoyed this bar. Immensely. Honest cocao flavor. Only a slight hint of sweetness... and it was wonderful. Definitely a keeper.
Now that I've got you curious... it's your turn! Leave a comment here with your email address and which of these 3 new Amano Chocolate bars intrigues you most! You have until Thursday night 5/28/09 11:59PM EST to enter and I'll random draw 5 lucky winners on Friday morning 5/29/09 to receive these 3 bars to sample!
Good Luck!
The first we tried was the Ocumare 30% Milk Chocolate Bar. Single Bar Price: $6.95.
This bar was very smooth and rich without being too overpowering. It's got an ever so slight "fruitiness" about it that reminds me of some ripe, juicy fruit.. just a wee bit of spiciness alongside the creamy nature of this bar as well. I enjoyed it very much and would say it was my favorite of all 3 bars.
Second was the Jembrana 30% Milk Chocolate Bar. Single Bar Price: $6.95.
I found this bar to seem much sweeter that the Ocumare bar. It was smooth and rich also but there was a good bit of spice and warmth with this bar where as the Ocumare seemed almost "cool" in comparison. It was a very good, solid and enjoyable chocolate, certainly. It seemed a bit more "typical" to me. Excellent quality.. but it didn't stand out the way the Ocumare did, for me.
Last but not least was the Montanya Limited Edition 70% Dark Chocolate Bar. Single Bar Price: $8.95.
*This* bar really knocked my socks off! I love dark chocolate and this was snappy and cool and dark as the depths of Satan's soul dark. Nutty. Complex. Sharp. This, to me, is what dark chocolate *should* be. I really enjoyed this bar. Immensely. Honest cocao flavor. Only a slight hint of sweetness... and it was wonderful. Definitely a keeper.
Now that I've got you curious... it's your turn! Leave a comment here with your email address and which of these 3 new Amano Chocolate bars intrigues you most! You have until Thursday night 5/28/09 11:59PM EST to enter and I'll random draw 5 lucky winners on Friday morning 5/29/09 to receive these 3 bars to sample!
Good Luck!
May 23, 2009
Gnocci with Roasted Asparagus, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
Certainly this isn't one of the prettiest dishes I've ever made, but it was absolutely delicious. The only thing I would do differently next time is make my own gnocci. I used a package of the frozen kind and wasn't too impressed. Normally I do make my own, but I was pressed for time and had never tried the frozen stuff and had always been curious. It was "okay"... certainly edible, but fresh, homemade gnocci is *so* much better and it's not hard at all to make if you have the time.
Ingredients:
1 Package frozen Gnocci (served 4, not sure of the size)
1 pound sliced baby portabella mushrooms
1 pound fresh asparagus
10 oz goat cheese (I used Ile de France Goat cheese)
Handful chopped chives
2 cloves chopped garlic
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Method:
Pre-heat over to 400* F.
Set your pot filled with water to boil for the Gnocci.
Clean and cut asparagus into 1 inch segments, place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast in a 400* F oven for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
While the asparagus is roasting, saute the sliced mushrooms and garlic in a skillet until tender.
Prepare Gnocci according to package directions.
Once all your ingredients are finished, combine the gnocci, mushrooms and asparagus in a large bowl and crumble the goat cheese over the top. The heat should melt the cheese into a thick, creamy and decadent sauce. Toss gently with chives, and add salt and pepper to taste. As a finishing touch, I like to drizzle a bit of the olive oil that was left on the baking sheet from roasting the asparagus over the dish... yummy!
May 20, 2009
Super Simple Black Beans and Rice
I don't always have the time I'd like to spend in the kitchen. I'm a busy Mom of 3 kids and work at home as well. So, I use short cuts in the kitchen from time to time. As much as I'd like to be able to make everything I feed my family from scratch, sometimes it's not just in the cards. This is one of those last-minute, weeknight doable recipes for when you want something that tastes great but is fast to the table.
Ingredients:
1 Package Yellow Rice Mix (I use Goya brand)
1 Large can Black Beans (I use Goya brand)
1 can Chopped Tomatoes w/green chilies (I use RoTel brand)
1 teaspoon cumin
3 cloves garlic minced
1 small finely chopped onion
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Handful of chopped cilantro
Method:
Make rice according to package directions. Time it so that your rice will be done just as your beans are finishing.
Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add in drained black beans, chopped tomatoes and the cumin and heat throughly. Combine prepared yellow rice with bean/tomato mixture. Mix in the chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Makes 2-3 main dish servings or up to 6 side dish servings
Kitchen Notes:
Pictures of the products I use, in case you are looking for them.
May 18, 2009
Puerto Rican Style Shredded Pork
As a child my Mother had a good friend that came from Puerto Rico. Every so often she would come and stay at our house and would make some of the most amazing meals... things she grew up eating. This pork recipe is one of hers and I've made it for years in just the way she taught me. It's delicious, tender and extremely flavorful. Usually when I make it, I make a large amount and the first time we eat it with tortillas and sour cream. The leftovers are then used in tamales, empanadas or enchiladas. I've also used this pork in sandwiches and to make a casserole with rice and beans. It's great with eggs too. Being that it's a cheaper cut of pork, it's rather economical as well. I suggest you think of this as a "make ahead" dish... the meat needs to roast for a long time and you'll need to cool it before trying to shred it. It's even better served the next day! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
8 lbs pork shoulder
10 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano (double the amount if using fresh)
4 packets Sazon Goya (reserve 2 for after cooking)
1 tablespoon Goya Adobo seasoning
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil
Method:
Pre-heat oven to 350* degrees.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, 2 packets of Sazon, Adobo and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
With a sharp knife, carefully make deep slits into the pork roast. The more slits you make, the deeper the flavor will penetrate the meat. Place the roast into a deep roasting pan (depending on how fatty your shoulder is, there could be a lot of liquid rendered) Rub the roast with the oil and seasoning mixture, making sure to get plenty of the mix inside the slits.
Roast the shoulder, uncovered, in a 350* oven for approximately 6 hours. You want the meat completely tender and falling off the bone.
Remove the meat from the pan and pour the rendered liquid (once cooled) into a container and refrigerate until the fat solidifies and can be removed from the remaining liquid. Reserve de-fatted liquid.
Once the meat has cooled enough to handle, remove it from the bones and shred using two forks. Add in 2 more packets of Sazon and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten well. Combine throughly. Reheat, covered. Serve.
Serves 8-12
Kitchen Notes:
The Sazon Goya and Goya Adobo can be found in most grocery stores these days, but Amazon.com also sells it as well as any Latin/Mexican grocer. Here is a photo, so you'll know what you're looking for, if you are not familiar.
May 16, 2009
Final Giveaway Winner!!
**I know I am dreadfully behind in posting this entry. I've had very spotty internet service the past couple weeks (I *think* we've got it fixed now) and some other personal family business that needed tending to. I'm sorry about the delays! Thanks for your understanding and patience. :)
According to a random draw this morning... the final winner of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza is:
Comment #21 Jan!!!
Thank you everyone for entering the Giveaway and congrats to Jan!
According to a random draw this morning... the final winner of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza is:
Comment #21 Jan!!!
Thank you everyone for entering the Giveaway and congrats to Jan!
May 11, 2009
Final Day Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza!!!
To enter today's giveaway drawing... tell me what you did for your Mom yesterday for Mother's Day, or if you are a Mom, tell me what your kids did for you. And don't forget to read the "Official-ish Rules" below to see how you can earn extra entries! You have until 11:59 PM EST tonight to enter! Good Luck!
Today I am giving a SINGLE winner a package of 3 wonderful gifts to wrap up the giveaway.
First, is this beautiful flower print photographed by Donalyn of dlyn If you don't already have her blog in your reader, you should! She's an incredible photographer, and excellent cook and baker and just an all around wonderful lady. If you enjoy food and photographs, you won't be disappointed!
Second, A 4 pack of Mrs.Renfro's Gourmet Salsa including these delicious flavors: Green salsa, Black Bean salsa, Roasted salsa and Pomegranate Salsa!
I've tried all 4 of these flavors and I can attest to how good they are. They are great on their own... but even better was using them in recipes. The roasted salsa has a wonderful meatloaf recipe on the jar that I tried and it was *really* good. I also used the spicy green salsa to top eggs and it too was delectable. Finally the Pomegranate salsa would pair nicely with chicken or pork and the black bean salsa has a very interesting recipe for a soup on it's side. I encourage you to try these out and not just for "straight from the jar" eating... get creative and try something new!
Lastly, but certainly not least is an amazing gift basket from Well Baskets!
From the Well Baskets website:
This Well Basket I have to giveaway is beautiful! Whomever wins this will be excited!
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Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
Today I am giving a SINGLE winner a package of 3 wonderful gifts to wrap up the giveaway.
First, is this beautiful flower print photographed by Donalyn of dlyn If you don't already have her blog in your reader, you should! She's an incredible photographer, and excellent cook and baker and just an all around wonderful lady. If you enjoy food and photographs, you won't be disappointed!
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Second, A 4 pack of Mrs.Renfro's Gourmet Salsa including these delicious flavors: Green salsa, Black Bean salsa, Roasted salsa and Pomegranate Salsa!
I've tried all 4 of these flavors and I can attest to how good they are. They are great on their own... but even better was using them in recipes. The roasted salsa has a wonderful meatloaf recipe on the jar that I tried and it was *really* good. I also used the spicy green salsa to top eggs and it too was delectable. Finally the Pomegranate salsa would pair nicely with chicken or pork and the black bean salsa has a very interesting recipe for a soup on it's side. I encourage you to try these out and not just for "straight from the jar" eating... get creative and try something new!
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Lastly, but certainly not least is an amazing gift basket from Well Baskets!
From the Well Baskets website:
Well Baskets...helping people eat better one basket at a time...
Well Baskets specializes in healthy get well baskets for the basic cold to the serious illness and healthy, all-natural & organic gift baskets for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Healthy gift baskets are all we do, and we cater to the health conscious gourmet as well as to those new to the world of healthful eating. Make a healthy choice for the well-being of your friends and family by sending a well basket today!
Wellbaskets.com is your source for healthy gift baskets for all occasions. Healthy gift baskets are all we do, and we're extremely selective about the healthy products we offer. You won't find any "junk food" in our healthy baskets, and we never skimp on quality. With Wellbaskets.com, you can be certain that the healthy basket you order will contain the highest-quality, healthiest, natural foods and products available.
We also take particular pride in our designs. Each and every healthy gift basket is handmade by one of our skillful basket designers, and no two baskets are alike. Our healthy baskets truly are works of art and are guaranteed to delight even the most discriminating recipients. Order one today to experience the breath-taking splendor of a well basket for yourself!
This Well Basket I have to giveaway is beautiful! Whomever wins this will be excited!
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Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
a: Leaving a comment on the entry with your name and email address, as well as answering the question I ask.
b: Using twitter to "tweet" with a link to the giveaway of that day and then coming back to post of the day and leaving a link to your tweet and your email address.
c: Linking to the giveaway of the day on your Facebook, blog, MySpace, or other website and then coming back to the post of the day and leaving a link to show where you linked and your email address.
5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
Cutco Giveaway Winner!
According to a random draw this morning... the winner of this:
is... comment #2 Judy!
Congrats Judy... I will be contacting you today to get your mailing information!
Thanks to all who entered!!! I'll be back shortly with the final day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza shortly! This last day in a 3 part gift going to one person!
May 8, 2009
Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza: Day 6
To enter today's giveaway drawing... tell me something silly/fun/crazy you remember your Mom doing for you as a child. And don't forget to read the "Official-ish Rules" below to see how you can earn extra entries! You have until 11:59 PM EST tonight to enter! Good Luck!
Today I'm giving a fabulous "Snack Pak Gift Box" from the wonderful folks at Cutco.com. Cutco knives have been proudly made in America since 1949 at their factory in Olean, N.Y., and today, more than 800 people are employed at its corporate headquarters. All Cutco products have a "Forever Guarantee", proving that they stand behind these quality products! I think whomever wins this lovely gift pack will be so thrilled!
(click on the picture above for details on the gift pack)
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Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
Today I'm giving a fabulous "Snack Pak Gift Box" from the wonderful folks at Cutco.com. Cutco knives have been proudly made in America since 1949 at their factory in Olean, N.Y., and today, more than 800 people are employed at its corporate headquarters. All Cutco products have a "Forever Guarantee", proving that they stand behind these quality products! I think whomever wins this lovely gift pack will be so thrilled!
(click on the picture above for details on the gift pack)
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Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
a: Leaving a comment on the entry with your name and email address, as well as answering the question I ask.
b: Using twitter to "tweet" with a link to the giveaway of that day and then coming back to post of the day and leaving a link to your tweet and your email address.
c: Linking to the giveaway of the day on your Facebook, blog, MySpace, or other website and then coming back to the post of the day and leaving a link to show where you linked and your email address.
5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
Cookbook Winners!!!
According to a random draw this morning... the winner of these:
~and~
are... comments # 10 and 2
Congrats RecipeGirl and Sue... I will be contacting you today to get your mailing information!
Thanks to all who entered!!! I'll be back shortly with Day 6 of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza shortly!
~and~
are... comments # 10 and 2
Congrats RecipeGirl and Sue... I will be contacting you today to get your mailing information!
Thanks to all who entered!!! I'll be back shortly with Day 6 of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza shortly!
May 6, 2009
Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza: Day 4/5
To enter today's giveaway, leave a comment telling me one of the ways your Mom showed her love for you. And don't forget to read the "Official-ish Rules" below to see how you can earn extra entries! You have until 11:59 PM EST tonight to enter! Good Luck!
Today I am giving away two fabulous cookbooks! There will be two separate winners drawn for this giveaway.
First up is "The Weekend Baker" by Abby Dodge
Here is just a sampling of the praise given to this wonderful book:
“Abigail Johnson Dodge understands that there are some days when you need a quick dessert and others when you want something spectacular. That realization is behind this book’s unusual-and sensible-structure. The recipes are organized according to how long it takes to make them. Whether you’re looking for a speedy dessert--say, Crunchy Berry Summer Crisp--or an elegant finish to a dinner party, such as Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake, you’ll find it here.”
- Food & Wine, December 2004
“This no-time-for-frills cookbook offers low effort/high yield desserts such as quickie cakes and no-bake snacks. Streamlined recipes are organized according to the time they take to make: Baker’s Express (ready in an hour), Baking in Stages (manageable steps) and Productions (more complex desserts).”
- USA TODAY, November 2004
I know *I* would be pleased to get this book and I think you will be too... great recipes for everyone from the most novice of bakers all the way to the experienced home baker. Good stuff!
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Our second cookbook today is "The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers" by: Janice Newell Bissex and Liz Weiss
This is a book that I think any busy Mom or Dad would love to have. It shows you how to feed your family healthy, kid approved and delicious meals. And in fast and easy ways! What could be better?
From the website:
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Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
Today I am giving away two fabulous cookbooks! There will be two separate winners drawn for this giveaway.
First up is "The Weekend Baker" by Abby Dodge
Here is just a sampling of the praise given to this wonderful book:
“Abigail Johnson Dodge understands that there are some days when you need a quick dessert and others when you want something spectacular. That realization is behind this book’s unusual-and sensible-structure. The recipes are organized according to how long it takes to make them. Whether you’re looking for a speedy dessert--say, Crunchy Berry Summer Crisp--or an elegant finish to a dinner party, such as Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake, you’ll find it here.”
- Food & Wine, December 2004
“This no-time-for-frills cookbook offers low effort/high yield desserts such as quickie cakes and no-bake snacks. Streamlined recipes are organized according to the time they take to make: Baker’s Express (ready in an hour), Baking in Stages (manageable steps) and Productions (more complex desserts).”
- USA TODAY, November 2004
I know *I* would be pleased to get this book and I think you will be too... great recipes for everyone from the most novice of bakers all the way to the experienced home baker. Good stuff!
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Our second cookbook today is "The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers" by: Janice Newell Bissex and Liz Weiss
This is a book that I think any busy Mom or Dad would love to have. It shows you how to feed your family healthy, kid approved and delicious meals. And in fast and easy ways! What could be better?
From the website:
In our book, we show fellow moms and dads a better way with realistic guidelines designed to give families a healthy meal makeover. Our 5-Step Meal Makeover Plan begins with advice on how to market good nutrition to kids, establish food rules, and make life easier in the kitchen. Our Best of the Bunch chapter reveals which brands of kid convenience foods – hot dogs, chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, frozen pizza, and more — are the best tasting and most nutritious ones out there. What follows are tips for stocking a healthy pantry. We even serve up 120 recipes for family favorites such as Fast-As-Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Cheesy Broccoli Soup, No-Nonsense Nuggets, Have-it-Your-Way Tacos, Sweet Potato Fries, and Chocolate Pudding with Toppers. All come complete with nutrition information and have been made over to be faster and more nutritious than the originals.
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Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
a: Leaving a comment on the entry with your name and email address, as well as answering the question I ask.
b: Using twitter to "tweet" with a link to the giveaway of that day and then coming back to post of the day and leaving a link to your tweet and your email address.
c: Linking to the giveaway of the day on your Facebook, blog, MySpace, or other website and then coming back to the post of the day and leaving a link to show where you linked and your email address.
5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
May 5, 2009
Grandma's Shoppe Teddy Bear and Coupons Winner!!!
According to a random draw this morning... the winner of this:
From:
is... comment #10 Megan !
Congrats Megan... I will be contacting you today to get your mailing information!
Thanks to all who entered!!! I'll be back shortly with Day 4 of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza shortly!
From:
is... comment #10 Megan !
Congrats Megan... I will be contacting you today to get your mailing information!
Thanks to all who entered!!! I'll be back shortly with Day 4 of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza shortly!
May 3, 2009
Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza: Day 3
To enter today's giveaway, leave a comment telling me something you would like to thank your Mom for! And don't forget to read the "Official-ish Rules" below to see how you can earn extra entries! You have until 11:59 PM EST tonight to enter! Good Luck!
Today's giveaway comes to your from the wonderful folks at Grandma's Shoppe! They've donated an adorable plush bear that would be a perfect gift for a special Grandma! Grandma's Shoppe has some of the most amazing gifts for Grandparents, grandchildren and for anyone! Unique items that you won't find just everywhere. So, if you're looking for a special gift for a special someone why not take a look at Grandma's Shoppe. I'll bet you find something perfect!
From the website:
Grandma's Shoppe is a special place,
Let me explain why,
It's a Shop designed for Grandmas
Created by my Daughter and I,
Filled with unique and practical items,
For the grandkids and Grandmas like me,
Unusual gifts for your friends,
And for your family,
When you visit Grandmasshoppe,
Grandma you'll see,
She'll welcome you with a song from Grandma Rocks,
Her latest CD,
With my daughter's years of experience
And knowledge in the field,
Mother and daughter working together,
What could be more ideal?
You can count on us, 24/7,
Yes we're there,
To help make your shopping experience,
One without a care.
While shopping, sing along to a Grandma Rocks song,
We want you to know,
Grandmasshoppe
Is where you belong!
To make today's giveaway just a little sweeter, I am including 2 Kerrygold product coupons. These coupons can be redeemed for any free Kerrygold products.
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Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
a: Leaving a comment on the entry with your name and email address, as well as answering the question I ask.
b: Using twitter to "tweet" with a link to the giveaway of that day and then coming back to post of the day and leaving a link to your tweet and your email address.
c: Linking to the giveaway of the day on your Facebook, blog, MySpace, or other website and then coming back to the post of the day and leaving a link to show where you linked and your email address.
5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
Regional Best Winner!!!
According to a random draw this morning... the winner of this:
A $25 gift certificate from RegionalBest.com
is... comment #12 Toontz!
Congrats Toontz... I will be contacting you today to get your mailing information!
Thanks to all who entered!!! I'll be back shortly with Day 3 of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza shortly!
A $25 gift certificate from RegionalBest.com
is... comment #12 Toontz!
Congrats Toontz... I will be contacting you today to get your mailing information!
Thanks to all who entered!!! I'll be back shortly with Day 3 of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza shortly!
May 2, 2009
Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza: Day 2
To enter today's giveaway, leave a comment telling me a favorite childhood memory of your Mom! And don't forget to read the "Official-ish Rules" below to see how you can earn extra entries! You have until 11:59 PM EST tonight to enter! Good Luck!
Today we have another great gift for you! The wonderful folks at RegionalBest.com have generously donated a $25 gift certificate to be used on their website!
From the website:
Regional Best also has a great recipe contest going on right now for all you food enthusiasts! "Asparagus Lovers Unite for Obama!" Enter your favorite asparagus recipe for everything from appetizers to salads, side dishes and main entrees. While President Obama is working to fix our country, let's work to help him discover new ways to enjoy his asparagus.
Winning recipes from eight regions of the country will be sent to the White House Chef, as well as showcased on RegionalBest.com and publicized nationwide. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 worth of farmer and artisan produced foods from RegionalBest.com's online food marketplace. The deadline for submissions is May 20, 2009.
You can find more information and offcial contest rules by visiting: http://www.regionalbest.com/asparagus-lovers-unite-for-obama/
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Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
Today we have another great gift for you! The wonderful folks at RegionalBest.com have generously donated a $25 gift certificate to be used on their website!
From the website:
We're an online market offering some of the best local foods from across the country - America's Regional Best! All are produced by artisans, farmers and other small, family-owned specialty food companies. Many of these regional foods are all natural and organic and use the finest local ingredients. We advocate and applaud sustainable farming and production practices.
Regional Best also has a great recipe contest going on right now for all you food enthusiasts! "Asparagus Lovers Unite for Obama!" Enter your favorite asparagus recipe for everything from appetizers to salads, side dishes and main entrees. While President Obama is working to fix our country, let's work to help him discover new ways to enjoy his asparagus.
Winning recipes from eight regions of the country will be sent to the White House Chef, as well as showcased on RegionalBest.com and publicized nationwide. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 worth of farmer and artisan produced foods from RegionalBest.com's online food marketplace. The deadline for submissions is May 20, 2009.
You can find more information and offcial contest rules by visiting: http://www.regionalbest.com/asparagus-lovers-unite-for-obama/
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Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
a: Leaving a comment on the entry with your name and email address, as well as answering the question I ask.
b: Using twitter to "tweet" with a link to the giveaway of that day and then coming back to post of the day and leaving a link to your tweet and your email address.
c: Linking to the giveaway of the day on your Facebook, blog, MySpace, or other website and then coming back to the post of the day and leaving a link to show where you linked and your email address.
5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
Cooks Illustrated Winner!
According to a random draw this morning... the winner of this:
is... comment #30, Brenda Campbell!
Congrats Brenda... I will be contacting you today to get your mailing information!
Thanks to all who entered!!! I'll be back shortly with Day 2 of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza shortly!
is... comment #30, Brenda Campbell!
Congrats Brenda... I will be contacting you today to get your mailing information!
Thanks to all who entered!!! I'll be back shortly with Day 2 of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza shortly!
May 1, 2009
Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza: Day 1
Mother's day soon approaches and I wanted to find a way to say thank you to the amazing Moms out there. I wish I could send a gift to every one of them, but since that's not possible I'm doing the next best thing...
For the next 10 days I'm going to be giving away some fabulous gifts with the help of some of my wonderful blogger friends and several generous retailers! So, let's get this party started!
Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
Phew! I think that's it! On to today's exciting gift!
My wonderful friends Jill and Charles of Simple Daily Recipes have generously donated a 1 year subscription to Cooks Illustrated Magazine
This is one of the best magazines out there for people who love to cook. Beautiful photos and delicious recipes, this magazine is one of those you keep for years and don't get rid of! Whomever wins this one is going to be one very happy cook!
Thank you so much Jill and Charles!! I hope my readers will take a gander at all their wonderful sites. Jill is an excellent cook and shares her incredible recipes at Simple Daily Recipes. They also run a wonderful blogroll just for "Great Cooks" at Great Cooks Blogroll as well as the Great Cooks Community!
Today's Question: What's the most important bit of wisdom that your Mom gave to you...or that you've passed on to your children? Leave a comment with your email address for your entry :)
For the next 10 days I'm going to be giving away some fabulous gifts with the help of some of my wonderful blogger friends and several generous retailers! So, let's get this party started!
Official-ish Rules
1: You are allowed to enter each day of the Mother's Day Giveaway Bonanza (herein known as MDGB) until you win. In the interest of fairness, once you have won you are disqualified for subsequent days of the MDGB.
2: You must reside in the United States.
3: Each day's giveaway begins as soon as I post it and ends at 11:59 PM EST on the same day of the post. The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on the following day. Each giveaway is a ONE day event.
4: Each day you can qualify for up to 3 entries.
a: Leaving a comment on the entry with your name and email address, as well as answering the question I ask.5: You do not have to be a Mother or female to enter. Everyone is welcome. I hope that you're entering to win a gift for Mom!
b: Using twitter to "tweet" with a link to the giveaway of that day and then coming back to post of the day and leaving a link to your tweet and your email address.
c: Linking to the giveaway of the day on your Facebook, blog, MySpace, or other website and then coming back to the post of the day and leaving a link to show where you linked and your email address.
Phew! I think that's it! On to today's exciting gift!
My wonderful friends Jill and Charles of Simple Daily Recipes have generously donated a 1 year subscription to Cooks Illustrated Magazine
This is one of the best magazines out there for people who love to cook. Beautiful photos and delicious recipes, this magazine is one of those you keep for years and don't get rid of! Whomever wins this one is going to be one very happy cook!
Thank you so much Jill and Charles!! I hope my readers will take a gander at all their wonderful sites. Jill is an excellent cook and shares her incredible recipes at Simple Daily Recipes. They also run a wonderful blogroll just for "Great Cooks" at Great Cooks Blogroll as well as the Great Cooks Community!
Today's Question: What's the most important bit of wisdom that your Mom gave to you...or that you've passed on to your children? Leave a comment with your email address for your entry :)
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