Progresso Giveaway!

I've got a great new giveaway for you today! Once again, the folks at My Blog Spark have put together an amazing gift pack including some great items that any cook could use in their kitchen. This time the gift pack includes Progresso panko, a carton of Progresso broth, a measuring cup, slotted spoon, soup ladle, a small sheet pan and a Progresso soup mini magazine including some really inspired recipes from Michael Chiarello.

Progresso broths are 100% natural and use high quality ingredients to achieve a great homemade taste. They are fat free, gluten free, contain no preservatives, no added MSG and no artificial flavors. Progresso broth is available in chicken and reduced sodium chicken and beef flavors.

Chef Michael Chiarello appears daily on the Food Network and can also be seen on Top Chef Masters. In addition, he runs and owns Bottega Restaurant in Napa Valley, CA. Below are just a few of Chef Chiarello´s tips to help you create quick, flavorful meals you and your family will enjoy.

Panko Tips:

* Breading 1-2-3: Panko adds the perfect light crunch to fish fillets, chicken breasts and pork chops. Dip in flour, then beaten egg and coat both sides in Panko before frying or baking

* Faux Fried: Instead of frying, bake Panko-coated chicken in a 400F oven for 20 minutes to get the same crispy crunch without the fat

Broth Tips:

* Give New Life to Leftovers: Time in the fridge can steal moisture and flavor; drizzle a little broth over last night´s pasta or casserole before reheating

* Better than H20: Water adds moisture, not flavor; replace water with broth when you cook potatoes, rice and grains


To enter the giveaway all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me how you use panko and/or broth! 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 Wednesday 11/4/2009 at 12:00 Noon EST. At that time I will randomly pick a winner and will announce it here!

Nature Valley Granola Winner!

The winner of the Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters Giveaway is:

Comment #6 Jessie!!!

She said:
I'd give the nut clusters to my husband to take to work because he needs healthy things to eat during the day. I'd use the water bottle and backpack when I'm walking my dog after work. I'd use the binoculars to spy out my office windows at the people on the ground below. I'd use the flashlight to find dog toys that rolled under my dresser because my dog will wake me up and make me find them for him...

Just being honest.

Oh, and I <3 granola!

:)


Congrats Jessie! I'll be contacting you today to get your mailing information!

Thanks for entering and be on the lookout for another great giveaway soon!

Rachael Ray Cookware

I was recently introduced to a great online store that carries Rachael Ray Cookware and I thought my readers might be interested in hearing about it. Currently they have a sale going on that could save you up to 60% on Rachael's favorite items! Also, there is FREE Shipping on All Rachael Ray Cookware Sets! You can't get much better than that! So, if you're in the market for some new cookware, I'd suggest you try this site. I spent quite a long time browsing around and was amazed at not only their prices, but the selection available as well.

Also, in the next couple of weeks, be on the look out for the review I'll be doing on the Global Cutlery G-46 7" Santoku Knife that I'm receiving from CSN Stores. I'm a die hard Wüsthof knife fan, so I am really looking forward to seeing how the Global measures up.

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters Giveaway!

The other day the folks at My Blog Spark presented me with an opportunity to try these new Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters. They are a bite size blend of 100% natural ingredients that include select roasted nuts, whole grain oats and a touch of honey - a wholesome and delicious pick-me-up any time of the day. If you love nuts, you´ll enjoy this flavorful little snack featuring the perfect combination of sweet & salty flavors paired with a crunchy texture that you can see and taste. And with the first unique cluster-shaped granola packaged in a handy re-sealable pouch, it´s perfect for sharing on the trails or in your living room!

They come in four delicious flavors: Nut Lovers, Roasted Almond, Roasted Cashew and Honey Roasted Peanut. Our favorite was the Nut Lovers!

My family really enjoyed these and they were a good alternative in ready made, store bought snacking. As much as I prefer to feed my family home made snacks and treats, sometimes being able to get something off the store shelf when you're pressed for time is nice. These totally fit the bill.

Now it's YOUR turn to try these flavor packed morsels! My Blog Spark will provide one (1) of my lucky readers with a super neat Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters "Snack Pack" prize package that includes all four (4) varieties of the Granola Nut Clusters along with a sling backpack, stainless steel water bottle, flashlight and binoculars!

To enter the giveaway all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me when/how you would use this great "Snack Pack" prize package! Don't forget to also leave me with a way to contact you, in case you're the lucky winner!

The giveaway ends on Friday 10/16/2009 at 11:00am EST. At that time I will randomly pick a winner and will announce it here!

Thank you and good luck!

Please Vote!

My "Peanut Butter Banana Bread" has been entered in a contest at Pham Fatale! The winner will win a beautiful New West Knifeworks bread knife!

You do have to register at Pham Fatale to vote, but if you do, there is a chance YOU can win a Petty Phoenix Knife!

So please click on the photo above, register at the site and vote! This is what my entry looks like:

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Submitted By: Sherri