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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love to dunk biscotti in my coffee, and I love to bake them, too. My two favorite biscotti recipes are from Cooking Light magazine - Espresso-Chocolate Chip Biscotti and Cinnamon Biscotti. I've "played with" both recipes a bit, adjusting them to my own taste. Biscotti isn't difficult to make, but I do sometimes have trouble slicing the biscotti loaves, as they can crumble or break. The key is to use a very thin, very sharp, serrated knife (a good bread knife should do). So without further ado:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2-3/4 cups all-purpose Flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup Sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3/4 cup regular or mini Semisweet Chocolate Chips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons Baking Powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/8 teaspoon Salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup powdered Instant Espresso or 1/2 cup powdered Instant Coffee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons hot Water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons Vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3 large Eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cooking Spray (or line cookie sheets with a Silpat or Parchment Paper)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The coffee and chocolate make these perfect for dunking in milk or cafe aulait.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Lightly spoon the flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (flour through salt) in a large bowl. Combine espresso and water; stir well with a whisk. Stir in oil, vanilla, and eggs, and add to flour mixture, stirring until well-blended (dough will be dry and crumbly). When the dough gets too difficult to stir, finish mixing with floured hands, kneading it several times, until it holds together. Divide the dough in half. Shape each portion into an 8-inch-long roll (may need to flour your hands to do this). Place the rolls 6 inches apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and flatten each roll to 1-inch thickness.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove rolls from baking sheet, and cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Cut each roll diagonally into 15 (1/2-inch) slices (Use a good, sharp serrated knife to do this). Place the slices, cut sides down, on the baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees, and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the cookies over (be careful, as the chocolate chips can be very hot!), and bake an additional 10 minutes (the cookies will be slightly soft in center but will harden as they cool). Remove from baking sheet, and cool completely on wire rack. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen (serving size: 1biscotto).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you like, you can dip the cooled biscotti in some melted chocolate chips, then allow to dry on waxed paper or parchment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cinnamon Biscotti</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">(adapted from Cooking Light Magazine)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 ½ cups Flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">¾ cup Sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">¼ teaspoon Salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3 large Eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 tablespoons melted Butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons Vanilla</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons Sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">½ teaspoon Cinnamon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Preheat oven to 325º.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in the center of mixture. Combine eggs, butter, and vanilla; stir with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly 10 times. Divide dough in half. Shape into 2 rolls, each 8 inches long. Place rolls 6 inches apart on baking sheet coated with cooking spray; flatten to a ¾ inch thickness. Combine remaining sugar & cinnamon. Sprinkle over dough and press in very lightly to help it stick.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bake at 325º for 25-30 minutes. Remove rolls to a rack to cool for 10 minutes. Cut rolls diagonally into 24 ½ inch slices. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Turn cookies over and bake for an additional 10 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft in center, but will harden as they cool). Cool on wire rack.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Makes 24 biscotti</span>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-5734465745249395282013-11-23T19:26:00.001-05:002016-07-17T12:20:37.977-04:00Pumpkin Cream-Cheese Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">½ tsp salt</span></div>
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<br />Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-49685617510726092852011-10-03T19:23:00.001-04:002011-10-03T19:31:43.418-04:00Winner!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The winner of the Betty Crocker Molasses Cookie Mix as chosen by Random Number Generator is:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-14890798804199665742011-09-21T16:22:00.011-04:002011-09-27T12:43:22.107-04:00Betty Crocker Molasses Cookie Mix Review & Prize Pack Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strike></strike></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CnYwdsebno/Tni4VUuo0FI/AAAAAAAABDU/0Zz6qwE5qUM/s1600/Molasses_Cookies.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200px" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CnYwdsebno/Tni4VUuo0FI/AAAAAAAABDU/0Zz6qwE5qUM/s200/Molasses_Cookies.png" width="145px" /></a></div><br />
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I've been a baking enthusiast since I was a little girl, and molasses cookies are a big favorite of mine. I always bake cookies from scratch, so I was skeptical about trying Betty Crocker's new Molasses Cookie Mix. The preparation was pretty simple - just combine the package of cookie mix, a stick of butter, an egg, and a tablespoon of water in a bowl, and mix until combined (I used my Kitchenaid mixer). You can drop spoonfuls of dough onto cookie sheets, or roll them in sugar (I used raw sugar for a great crunch) then bake. <br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-56803133922543447862011-08-26T13:24:00.000-04:002011-09-25T18:25:18.630-04:00~WINNER!~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-24853642200494559922011-08-11T20:45:00.003-04:002011-09-25T18:25:32.117-04:00~CLOSED~ Talenti gelato e sorbetto Giveaway<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Xfu_6kG-04/TkRkSAmwZaI/AAAAAAAABCw/vLxwS5ytgu0/s1600/talenti+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Xfu_6kG-04/TkRkSAmwZaI/AAAAAAAABCw/vLxwS5ytgu0/s1600/talenti+1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Talenti Gelato e Sorbetto is sponsoring a “Talenti’s Cutest Moments” photo contest on their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/love.talenti"><strong><span style="color: blue;">Facebook</span></strong></a> page, which began on Tuesday, July 26th and will go on for 6 weeks, until September 2nd. All of the contest details can be found <a href="http://www.facebook.com/love.talenti?sk=app_230672703630586"><strong><span style="color: blue;">here</span></strong></a>. Every submission will receive a coupon for $0.55!<br />
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Talenti is asking its Facebook fans to post photos of themselves or their kids enjoying Talenti’s delicious gelato or sorbetto. The photos can be cute, messy, funny…anything! Each week, the photo with the most votes will be selected as the week’s winner and will be the Talenti profile photo for the day! Each of these weekly winners will also be entered as finalists for the grand prize (a four-pack of Talenti each month for one whole year. YUM!). The grand prize winner will be announced on September 12th.<br />
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~Go to the Talenti gelato e sorbetto website <a href="http://www.talentigelato.com/default.aspx"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>, take a look around, then tell me something that you learned about them. Please be original! <em><strong>Duplicate comments will be deleted.</strong></em><br />
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~ Follow me -<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/amylou61"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">amylou61</span></a> on twitter and tweet the following: " #Win a Free Pint of @TalentiGelato at Peace & Quiet: <a href="http://t.co/tCNUu47">http://t.co/tCNUu47</a> "<br />
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~Like Talenti gelato e sorbetto on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/love.talenti#!/love.talenti?sk=wall"><strong><span style="color: blue;">Facebook</span></strong></a>. Tell me your Facebook name in your comment. <br />
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~Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/TalentiGelato"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">TalentiGelato</span></a> on twitter and tweet about the photo contest. Leave your tweet link in a comment. Copy/Paste this tweet: " Submit your Cutest Gelato Moment photo for a chance to win 52 pints of Talenti gelato or Vote for your favorite! <a href="http://ow.ly/60Iph"><span style="color: blue;">http://ow.ly/60Iph</span></a> "<br />
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PLEASE make sure your email is linked to, or included in your comment. Entries will be accepted until August 25th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only 18+. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply before an alternate winner is chosen. Good Luck! <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer/Disclosure: I received a free product coupon for my own use and one to be used as a prize for the winner of the giveaway in exchange for this blog post. I received no monetary compensation.</span></em><br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-88292574486463638132011-08-01T22:31:00.000-04:002011-08-14T09:50:36.366-04:00Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-44363146405698081722011-07-20T19:32:00.010-04:002011-08-14T09:50:42.517-04:00~CLOSED~ Walmart Box Tops for Education and a Giveaway!<br><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aHavP99GtoM/Tic83lNywXI/AAAAAAAABCE/MEzKrOLZboI/s1600/walmart%2BMyBlogSpark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aHavP99GtoM/Tic83lNywXI/AAAAAAAABCE/MEzKrOLZboI/s200/walmart%2BMyBlogSpark.jpg" width="166" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer is going by so quickly, and you know what that means - It's almost time to start getting the kids ready to go back to school! One of the best places to find everything on your list, and save money too, is <a href="http://bit.ly/WalmartSite"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Walmart </span></strong></a><span style="color: #0b5394;">.</span> </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-smLq6MnM6YI/TidB7F1fQ1I/AAAAAAAABCI/bW_zqiQOQHo/s1600/BoxTop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-smLq6MnM6YI/TidB7F1fQ1I/AAAAAAAABCI/bW_zqiQOQHo/s1600/BoxTop.jpg" t$="true" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right now Walmart is featuring over 70 Box Tops for Education products, from brands such as Nature Valley, Cheerios, and Yoplait, that each have 4 Box Tops! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To learn more about the Box Tops for Education program, and how you can help contribute to your school, visit </span><a href="http://www.boxtops4education.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.boxtops4education.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Thanks to <span style="color: purple;">MyBlogSpark™, <span style="color: #0b5394;">Walmart</span><span style="color: black;">, and <a href="http://www.generalmills.com/"><span style="color: blue;">General Mills</span></a>, I have a <strong>$25 Walmart Gift Card</strong> to give away to one of you! </span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">~ Visit<strong> </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/WalmartSite"><strong>Walmart.com</strong></a>, and check out their "School Essentials at A+ Prices" (yellow box, halfway down the page), and tell me what item(s) you plan to buy for your kids.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">~ Follow my blog <em>Publicly</em> on Google Friend Connect and tell me your <strong>user name</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">~ Follow me -<span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/amylou61"><span style="color: #0b5394;">amylou61</span></a> AND <a href="http://bit.ly/WalmartTwitter"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Walmart</span></a> on twitter and tweet about this giveaway. (<em>You may do this 1x per day</em>.) Comment with the tweet link. Please copy/paste this tweet: <em>$25 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway at Peace & Quiet <a href="http://t.co/YHJ9SFg">http://t.co/YHJ9SFg</a></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">~ List this giveaway on a Giveaway Linky and leave me a direct link to it. (<em>You may do this 1x per day</em>)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PLEASE make sure your email is linked to, or included in your comment. Entries will be accepted until July 31st at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only 18+. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply before an alternate winner is chosen. Good Luck! </span></div><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Disclaimer/Disclosure: The information and $25 gift card to Walmart has been provided by Walmart and General Mills through MyBlogSpark. I received a $25 gift card to Walmart for my participation, and one will be provided to the winner by the sponsors.</em></span><br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-80940735406224632032011-04-17T19:16:00.004-04:002011-04-17T19:26:47.680-04:00Skin MD Natural™ Review & Giveaway<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F0oLCemdPCU/Tatbj23QWyI/AAAAAAAABAg/7vo01NZlz2k/s1600/md-logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F0oLCemdPCU/Tatbj23QWyI/AAAAAAAABAg/7vo01NZlz2k/s1600/md-logo.gif" /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">A shielding lotion does the real work to prevent dry skin in two ways. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">First, it assists the inner layers of skin to absorb moisture. The humectant (an ingredient that attracts moisture) used in Skin MD Natural is unique to it and has been laboratory tested to be 6 times more effective than any other you will find in common creams. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Second, a shielding lotion enhances the power of the top layer of the skin to resist environmental irritants while protecting the inner natural moisture.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This can be a big benefit for those who cook, wash dishes and garden because Skin MD Natural helps skin retain its natural moisture and oils in the face of all those irritating soaps and chemicals. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The manufacturer's website <a href="http://www.skinmdnatural.com/">http://www.skinmdnatural.com/</a> has hundreds of dermatologist and user reviews including many addressing severe dry skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. People with sensitive skin -- and those of us who like to live as naturally as possible -- will appreciate that Skin MD Natural is hypoallergenic, free of fragrances, parabens and colorants. It is made with more than 90% natural ingredients and 100% food-grade ingredients that are on the FDA's "most safe" list. </div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I've tried many body lotions, hand creams, body butters, etc., in an effort to rid myself of dry, itchy skin. Most of the products I've tried have been a disappointment. Some left my skin feeling greasy, others seemed to disappear after only a short while. SO...when I was contacted by Katya about reviewing Skin MD Natural™ shielding lotion, I was skeptical, but willing to give it a try. <br />
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The first thing I noticed when I looked at the label on the bottle was that the lotion can be used not only on the body and hands, but also on the face! I checked the fine print on the back of the bottle, and it said that the lotion is non-comedogenic (this means it won't block pores). Now, I was intrigued. What I <em>could</em> use just 1 lotion to moisturize my body and face? My tiny bathroom would be less cluttered, my "beauty routine" would be simpler, and I'd save time. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I began by using Skin MD Natural™ shielding lotion on my problem areas - the dry patches of skin, especially on my hands and fingers, that tend to flake and sometimes even crack and bleed. I liked that the lotion only took a minute or so to soak into my hands, leaving no greasy residue. I was able to use the keyboard and mouse without any slipperiness or smudges. The fragrance was very mild and hardly even noticeable. After a few uses, my skin felt and appeared softer and moister than before. I think my hands looked younger, too! If you want softer skin, I recommend you try Skin MD Natural™ shielding lotion.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">A few more facts from the Skin MD Natural™ site:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Why Skin MD is "Natural"?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Currently the FDA has no regulations concerning the labeling of beauty or skin care products as natural. Products containing toxic, even potentially carcinogenic, ingredients can label and market themselves as natural. Skin MD Natural is over 93% "natural" and the ingredients that are not "natural" are of food or medical grade quality and on the FDA's most safe list.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Our lotions are made to be free of parabens, petrochemicals, dyes, and other irritating ingredients. They are also vegan, cruelty free, and eco-friendly. We don't participate in animal testing or use any animal products in our lotions and Skin MD Natural is formulated in the United States in a facility that uses 100% solar power.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Eco Friendly, Cruelty Free and Vegan Skin Care</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Skin MD Natural and Skin MD Natural + SPF 15 are manufactured in the United States using 100% solar power, free of animal products and animal testing.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can purchase Skin MD Natural™ products online at <a href="http://www.skinmdnatural.com/">http://www.skinmdnatural.com/</a>, or check out their <a href="http://www.skinmdnatural.com/store-locator/store-locator.php">store locator.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>GIVEAWAY TIME!</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Katya and Skin MD Natural™, One winner will receive a 4 oz bottle of Skin MD Natural™ Shielding Lotion!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>MAIN ENTRY</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;">Go to <a href="http://www.skinmdnatural.com/">http://www.skinmdnatural.com/</a> and tell me something you learned, <em><strong>that isn't already mentioned in this post. </strong>Please don't copy other people's answers, as duplicates will be deleted.</em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>EXTRA ENTRIES </strong></div><div style="text-align: left;">(Make sure you add a separate comment for each Extra Entry!)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">~Follow my blog on Google PUBLICLY (see my sidebar) and comment with your User Name. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">~Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Skinmdnatural"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">@Skinmdnatural</span></a> and me <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/amylou61"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">@amylou61</span></a> on twitter and tweet about this giveaway. You may do this 1x per day. Comment with the tweet link. Your tweets MUST be PUBLIC. Copy this tweet: </div><div style="text-align: left;">" <em>SkinMD Natural Lotion #Giveaway at Peace & Quiet <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4yhao8z">http://tinyurl.com/4yhao8z</a> </em>"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">PLEASE make sure your email is linked to, or included in your comment. Entries will be accepted until May 4th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. & Canada age 18+. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply before an alternate winner is chosen. Good Luck! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer/Disclosure: The sponsor provided the product as described above in exchange for my review, and will provide the prize to the winner. I received no monetary compensation.</span></em> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-24997442040540039282011-03-27T14:26:00.001-04:002011-04-17T19:19:46.874-04:00Winner!<strong>Congratulations to the winner of the $40 CSN Stores Gift Code!</strong><br />
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<em>Claudia said... </em><br />
<em>I follow you on twitter and CSN stores and tweeted this giveaway </em><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Dealsfan32/status/49949720944193536"><em>http://twitter.com/#!/Dealsfan32/status/49949720944193536</em></a><br />
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<strong><span style="color: black;">I've emailed the winner. Thanks to all who entered!</span></strong>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-84518666377426680742011-03-13T18:41:00.015-04:002011-04-17T19:20:38.832-04:00~CLOSED~CSN Stores Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love shopping at <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/"><strong>CSN Stores</strong></a>! I know I've said this before (see my previous post), but I REALLY do!) My favorite way to shop is from the comfort of my own home, and CSN Stores allows me to do just that. They have so many things that I'd like to buy for my home, my family, and even our dog. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My favorite CSN Store is Kitchen and Dining. I love to cook and bake, and am a kitchen gadget-o-holic. I'm always looking for a new baking pan, or a kitchen tool that I've seen a chef use on one of the many cooking shows I watch. Here are a few items on my CSN Stores Wish List:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've always wanted to learn to make fresh pasta.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These storage containers would help me organize my messy kitchen cabinets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Check out this awesome deal! By enrolling in CSN Rewards, you are eligible to earn CSN Dollars just by shopping at CSN Stores. Every purchase you make will earn you 3% towards a future purchase. In other words: the more you shop, the more free stuff you get! I signed up a couple of months ago, and have already earned $15 "CSN DOLLARS". </div><strong></strong><br />
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<strong>GIVEAWAY TIME!</strong><br />
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Thanks to Sean and CSN Stores, I have a <strong>$40 CSN Stores Gift Code </strong>to give away to one of you! (Does not cover shipping costs, however many items ship free.)<br />
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<strong>MAIN ENTRY</strong><br />
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Go to <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/"><strong>CSN Stores</strong></a> and tell me what item you might choose if you win. Comment with the <em><u><strong>specific name</strong></u> </em>of the item or a link to it<em>.</em> Please don't copy, as d<em>uplicate answers will be deleted.</em><br />
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<strong>EXTRA ENTRIES</strong> <br />
<em>(Make sure you add a separate comment for each Extra Entry!)</em><br />
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~Follow my blog on Google PUBLICLY (see my sidebar) and comment with your User Name. <br />
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~Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/csnstores">CSNStores</a> and me - <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/amylou61">amylou61</a> on twitter and tweet about this giveaway. You may do this 1x per day. Comment with the tweet link. Please copy/paste this tweet: <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">"CSN Stores Giveaway at Peace & Quiet! <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6gx3289">http://tinyurl.com/6gx3289</a>"</div><br />
PLEASE make sure your email is linked to, or included in your comment. Entries will be accepted until <strong>March 26th at 11:59pm </strong>EST. The winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. & Canada age 18+. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply before an alternate winner is chosen. Good Luck! <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer/Disclosure: The sponsor is providing the prize as described above in exchange for my review. I received no monetary compensation. </span></em><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"></div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-10743673489371143722011-01-04T22:30:00.000-05:002011-04-17T19:20:09.561-04:00Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">The winner of the Chex Holiday Recipes gift pack that includes two samples of Chex cereal and a Kroger $25 gift card is comment # 156</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Ohhhh man, who does not like Muddy Buddies! Those are the best! My fav."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Congratulations Ashley!</em></div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-74000427904602480142011-01-01T21:04:00.001-05:002011-04-17T19:20:09.561-04:00Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The winner of the CSN Stores Gift Code is: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TR_cMdt1hqI/AAAAAAAAA-4/1Mc7E5LvYBg/s1600/CSN+Winner.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TR_cMdt1hqI/AAAAAAAAA-4/1Mc7E5LvYBg/s1600/CSN+Winner.bmp" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Comment # 24</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">tyson2468 said... I wish Santa would leave me an Ipad! <br />
If you're gonna' wish, wish big !! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations! I emailed your gift code to you. <br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-46659717687881430192010-12-19T18:33:00.003-05:002011-04-17T19:20:19.507-04:00~CLOSED~"Make Chex Party Mix" Giveaway!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TQRMP0IYSMI/AAAAAAAAA-k/GYEZKncfCLM/s1600/mail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; height: 19px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TQ6KOcNfanI/AAAAAAAAA-s/P5QIsom_o14/s1600/mail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TQ6KOcNfanI/AAAAAAAAA-s/P5QIsom_o14/s320/mail.jpg" width="320" /></a>Cheers to a season filled with delicious, homemade holiday treats! <a href="http://www.kroger.com/Pages/default.aspx"><span style="color: #274e13;">Kroger®</span></a> and <a href="http://chexmix.com/"><span style="color: #274e13;">Chex®</span></a> Cereal have joined forces to help you whip up recipes for your holiday entertaining that are easy on your time as well as your budget!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TQRMStBJa5I/AAAAAAAAA-o/BUDxQhFnm5Q/s1600/mail2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TQRMStBJa5I/AAAAAAAAA-o/BUDxQhFnm5Q/s1600/mail2.jpg" /></a>Whether you like your Chex® Mix salty or sweet, there are dozens of recipes to choose from <a href="http://www.chex.com/Recipes/Recipes.aspx"><span style="color: #274e13;">here</span></a>! Try <a href="http://www.chex.com/Recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=33731&CategoryId=342"><span style="color: #274e13;">Chex® Caramel Corn</span></a>, <a href="http://www.chex.com/Recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=20022&CategoryId=343"><span style="color: #274e13;">Cheesy Ranch Chex® Mix</span></a>, or our family's favorite - <a href="http://www.chex.com/Recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=45860&CategoryId=340"><span style="color: #274e13;">Chex® Muddy Buddies®</span></a> . Kroger is featuring a special sale price on Chex® products through December 25th, so you can make a big batch of your favorite <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">Chex®</span> M</span>ix and share it with your friends and family at holiday get-togethers. Or wrap up some Chex® Mix in a festive bag or container for a homemade gift everyone will love to get!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks to <span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: small;">MyBlogSpark</span>™</span>,</span> Kroger, and Chex®,<em> </em>I received a Chex Holiday Recipes gift pack that included two samples of Chex cereal and a $25 gift card valid at the Kroger Family of Stores, AND I have another gift pack to giveaway to one of you!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>MAIN ENTRY</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tell me which <a href="http://chexmix.com/Recipes/Default.aspx"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Chex® Mix recipe</strong></span></a> you'd most like to try.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>EXTRA ENTRIES</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">~Follow my blog on Google PUBLICLY (see my sidebar) and comment with your User Name. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">~Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/OriginalChexMix"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>OriginalChexMix</strong></span></a> and me (<a href="http://twitter.com/amylou61"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">amylou61</span></strong></a>) on twitter and tweet about this giveaway. You may do this 1x per day. Comment with the tweet link. <span style="color: black;">Please copy/paste this tweet:</span> <br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><strong><span class="entry-content"><em>Win Chex and a Kroger Gift Card at Peace & Quiet: </em><em>http://tinyurl.com/2cpayc9</em></span><em> </em></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
PLEASE make sure your email is linked to, or included in your comment. Entries will be accepted until January 3rd at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only 18+. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply before an alternate winner is chosen. Good Luck! </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Disclaimer/Disclosure: I received the package described above from the sponsor in exchange for my review. I received no monetary compensation. The sponsor will provide the prize as described above to the winner. The review above is my honest opinion, and was not influenced by the sponsor in any way.</em> </span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> <img height="33" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TQRMP0IYSMI/AAAAAAAAA-k/GYEZKncfCLM/s1600/mail.jpg" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 585px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 73px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" /></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"></div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-29820190440987658362010-12-09T21:34:00.008-05:002011-09-25T18:26:48.827-04:00~CLOSED~ CSN Stores Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TQF8IT-9llI/AAAAAAAAA-M/YbaTc4MiCkA/s1600/CSN_Stores_Logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="57" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TQF8IT-9llI/AAAAAAAAA-M/YbaTc4MiCkA/s320/CSN_Stores_Logo.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="color: #0b5394;">"CSN Stores LLC is a fast-growing, privately-held company offering customers the best online shopping available for home and office goods. A $200 million company, CSN is made up of more than 200 online niche shops offering a huge selection of products ranging from barstools and bedroom sets to grills, greenhouses and gaming equipment."</span><br />
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CSN Stores is a great place to shop for SO many things. This <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Kitchen-and-Dining-Tables-l147-c46129-O3480~Drop+Leaf.html"><strong>drop leaf table</strong></a> would be cute for a breakfast nook.<br />
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I've been wanting a new dishwasher for some time now. Maybe Santa will get me this one...I can dream...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Check this out! I just signed up for CSN Rewards. <span style="color: #0b5394;">"<span class="secondarytext">By enrolling in CSN Rewards, you are eligible to earn CSN Dollars just by shopping at CSN Stores. Every purchase you make with us will earn you 3% towards a future purchase. In other words: the more you shop, the more free stuff you get!"</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="secondarytext">What a great deal!</span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~Tell me what you want Santa to leave under your Christmas tree this year. I'm hoping for some "sparkly" earrings to wear when my daughter gets married in February!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PLEASE make sure your email is linked to, or included in your comment. Entries will be accepted until December 30th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. & Canada age 18+. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply before an alternate winner is chosen. Good Luck! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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"Norah Jones' new album, …Featuring, is a star-studded collection of the multi-platinum selling, multi-Grammy Award winning singer’s musical collaborations from the past decade. <br />
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The 18 songs on the album include cool cameos, collaborations and duets with such legends as Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton, and with 21st Century icons from OutKast to the Foo Fighters.<br />
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The tracks on …Featuring span Norah’s entire career and reveal her astonishing musical versatility, from jazz to country, hip-hop to rock."<br />
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1. Love Me – The Little Willies <br />
2. Virginia Moon – The Foo Fighters featuring Norah Jones <br />
3. Turn Them – Sean Bones featuring Norah Jones <br />
4. Baby It's Cold Outside – Willie Nelson featuring Norah Jones <br />
5. Bull Rider – Norah Jones and Sasha Dobson <br />
6. Ruler Of My Heart – Dirty Dozen Brass Band featuring Norah Jones <br />
7. The Best Part – El Madmo <br />
8. Take Off Your Cool – OutKast featuring Norah Jones <br />
9. Life Is Better – Q-Tip featuring Norah Jones <br />
10. Soon The New Day – Talib Kweli featuring Norah Jones <br />
11. Little Lou, Prophet Jack, Ugly John – Belle & Sebastian featuring Norah Jones <br />
12. Here We Go Again – Ray Charles featuring Norah Jones<br />
13. Loretta – Norah Jones featuring Gillian Welch and David Rawlings <br />
14. Dear John – Ryan Adams featuring Norah Jones <br />
15. Creepin' In – Norah Jones featuring Dolly Parton <br />
16. Court & Spark – Herbie Hancock featuring Norah Jones <br />
17. More Than This – Charlie Hunter featuring Norah Jones <br />
18. Blue Bayou – Norah Jones featuring M. Ward<br />
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<strong><em>…Featuring Nora Jones</em></strong> was released November 16 and is available at <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Featuring-Norah-Jones/dp/B003YWUTJI/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Amazon.com</span></a></strong><br />
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</div>Thanks to the <a href="http://www.one2onenetwork.com/"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">one2one network</span></strong></a>, I was given the opportunity to preview the CD, <strong><em>...Featuring Nora Jones</em></strong>.<br />
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I have been a big fan of Nora Jones' for many years. I love the sultry sound of her voice, and her ability to cover a well-known song and make it her own. I sometimes like her versions even better than the original artist's. <br />
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I like many types of music, and there are several styles featured on this CD, including, country, jazz, hip-hop, and rock. I can't say I love every single song (I'm not much of a fan of hip-hop or rap), but out of the 18 tracks, there are only a few that I won't be loading on my iPod for "keeps". <br />
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My favorite song on the CD is "More Than This", with "Here We Go Again" a very close second. Song after song, Nora Jones manages to successfully blend her voice with many different artists and music styles. She is truly a gifted and versatile singer. (I'll let you in on a little secret - I have a playlist of her songs which are perfect for setting a "romantic" mood.) I recommend you check out this CD, as well as all of Nora Jones' music, and find out for yourself how talented she is. <br />
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Visit <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Featuring-Norah-Jones/dp/B003YWUTJI/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Amazon.com</span></strong></a> to listen to samples of the CD tracks, and to purchase <strong><em>...Featuring Nora Jones</em>.</strong> It would make a great holiday gift for any music lover on your list!<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer/Disclosure: I received the CD described above from the sponsor in exchange for my review. I received no monetary compensation. The review above is my honest opinion, and was not influenced by the sponsor in any way.</span></em>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-26143203517717780852010-10-30T15:51:00.003-04:002010-10-30T16:21:12.113-04:00Giveaway: Chiquita Smoothies<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">Fruit Smoothies are one of my favorite quick, portable breakfasts. I put mine in a large plastic "sippy" container (the kind that has a hole for a straw), and out the door I go. I can easily sip on a smoothie while driving to work in the morning, or at my desk while I'm working. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">I recently received free coupons to try Chiquita™ Frozen Fruit Smoothies (Thanks, Dana!). I headed to the grocery store, and chose a can of Strawberry Banana and one of Peach Mango. The next morning decided to have a Strawberry Banana Smoothie for breakfast. I plopped the fruity concentrate into the blender, along with ice and water, and set my blender to "puree", and within a few minutes, I had a blender full of smoothies. I poured myself a glass, and took a sip. It tasted great - like fresh fruit, and lots of it! I liked it, but I wondered how it would be with some yogurt added (I always use some in my smoothies), so I blended in some plain yogurt. The fruit flavors were still very pronounced, but the smoothie was creamier. Yummy! And off to work I went. The next day I tried the Peach Mango. It was tasty, but I think I like the Strawberry Banana best. Now I can't wait to try the other flavors!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">For more information about Chiquita™ Frozen Fruit Smoothies, please visit: <a href="http://www.chiquitasmoothie.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><strong>http://www.chiquitasmoothie.com/</strong></span></a>, where you can also play the "Feed The Hungry Blender" game ( It's fun!), view recipes, and join The Fruit Fun Club to receive coupons and free samples of Chiquita™ Smoothie products. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thanks to Dana and Old Orchard Brands LLC, I have Coupons for 2 <strong>Free </strong>Chiquita™ Frozen Fruit Smoothies for 2 Winners (2 coupons for each winner), AND 3 Coupons each for $1 off 2 cans of Chiquita™ Frozen Fruit Smoothies for 4 more winners! 6 Winners Total!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am a Christmas music fanatic, and I like to start listening to it long before the holidays, so when the opportunity to review this CD came along, I happily obliged. After all, it gave me an excuse to play Christmas music in October! <span style="color: #351c75;"><strong><em>Winter Songs: A Windham Hill Christmas </em></strong></span><span style="color: black;">is a collection of 10 instrumental holiday songs, performed by various artists. It's the sort of music that would be great for playing in the background at a holiday party. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I played the CD while I was doing a few things around the house this weekend. The music was very pleasant, festive, and it got me thinking about how soon it would be time for Christmas shopping, decorating the house, and baking yummy treats. I especially liked some of the more unique tunes such as "Circle of Joy", "The Dove's Return", and "Salve Regina". I think this would be great for listening to at the office, as it's soothing, and not distracting. I'll be loading it on my music player, so I can listen to it while taking a walk around our neighborhood. In my opinion, <span style="color: #351c75;"><strong><em>Winter Songs: A Windham Hill Christmas </em></strong></span><span style="color: black;">is a great CD to add to your holiday music collection. </span></div><br />
<a href="http://ecard.mds.sonymusic.com/welcome?key=1FD4701C-1E03-3A7A-4E15-126FC80A04C9"><span style="color: #351c75;"><strong>Click here to listen to the streaming tracks</strong></span></a><span style="color: #351c75;"><strong>.</strong></span><br />
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Track Listing:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>1. Joy to the World </em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>2. Angels We Have Heard On High</em></div><em>3. Circle Of Joy</em><br />
<em>4. Patapan</em><br />
<em>5. Greensleeves</em><br />
<em>6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas</em><br />
<em>7. The Compleat Nutcracker Sweet</em><br />
<em>8. December Morning</em><br />
<em>9. The Dove's Return</em><br />
<em>10. Salve Regina </em><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Winters-Songs-Windham-Hill-Christmas/dp/B003ZW0MQW"><span style="color: #351c75;">Winter Songs: A Windham Hill Christmas</span></a> </em></strong></span><span style="color: black;">is available for purchase at </span><span style="color: black;">Amazon.com and other retailers.</span><br />
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Thank you Elisa and Sony Music for the opportunity to review this CD!<br />
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I have a copy of <span style="color: #351c75;"><strong><em>Winter Songs: A Windham Hill Christmas </em></strong></span><span style="color: black;">to give away to one of you!</span><br />
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<strong>#WIN a copy of the CD - Winter's Songs: A Windham Hill Christmas at Peace and Quiet: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/22q54hy">http://tinyurl.com/22q54hy</a></strong><br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-30891615599993808832010-09-12T18:25:00.008-04:002010-10-24T16:04:52.071-04:00~CLOSED~Pillsbury Sweet Moments Giveaway<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TI00kpi6zAI/AAAAAAAAAxo/_71nkKLI2o4/s1600/pillsbury_logo_final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TI00kpi6zAI/AAAAAAAAAxo/_71nkKLI2o4/s200/pillsbury_logo_final.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Pillsbury introduces two new ways to enjoy life´s little luxuries with Sweet Moments Bite-Size and Molten Lava Brownies! Pillsbury Sweet Moments, now available in the refrigerated baked goods section of your local grocery store, are perfect for indulging any time of the day. The Bite-Size Brownies, which are layered with either rich caramel or fudge and chocolaty coating, are just the right size to grab and go for a quick pick-me-up. They´re ready to eat, so are ready right when the craving strikes - no preparation necessary! And, at 60 calories per brownie, they´re just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TI00tf0PW4I/AAAAAAAAAxw/xy5EDT501KI/s1600/sweet-moments-logo_4c_final.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h_04hV_J1xc/TI00tf0PW4I/AAAAAAAAAxw/xy5EDT501KI/s320/sweet-moments-logo_4c_final.png" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And to reward yourself for a busy day well spent, try a Sweet Moments Molten Lava Brownie, which are served in single-serve bowls and are also available in rich caramel and fudge varieties. Each are covered in decadent chocolate or creamy caramel and topped with a chocolatey drizzle. After only 15 seconds in the microwave, the brownie bowls are warm and ready to enjoy. When chocolate bliss is this easy, how could you resist pausing for a Sweet Moment at the end of your day? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I recently received a package from <a href="http://www.myblogspark.com/"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>My Blog Spark</strong></span></a> and <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/Products/Cookies/sweet-moments"><strong>Pillsbury</strong></a>, with a coupon for a free package of Pillsbury Sweet Moments, a bath puff, and chocolate-scented spa products. I headed to the store with my coupon, so I could try the product, post my opinion here, and have a giveaway for all of you! It was difficult choosing which Sweet Moments to try, as they're all chocolate, and just about anything chocolate sounds good to me. I finally decided on the Chocolate Caramel Bite-Size Brownies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There were 12 pieces in the package, 4 servings of 3 pieces each. I thought that sounded like small-ish servings, but it turned out to be plenty, even for my chocolate sweet tooth. Each piece was coated in a chocolate shell, and sort of reminded me of a petit four. Inside the chocolate shell was a mini brownie with a layer of gooey caramel in the middle. They tasted sweet, chocolatey, and rich, and made an indulgent treat with my afternoon coffee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sweet Moments are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth or chocolate craving, and you can't get much easier than grabbing a package from the fridge. The Molten Lava Brownie Bowls take a short 15 seconds in the microwave, for a warm, gooey dessert. I'll be trying those soon! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sweet Moments has a suggested retail price of $3.19 for a two-pack of Molten Lava Brownies or a 12-pack of Bite-Size Brownies. You can read about all of the varieties/flavors of Sweet Moments and print a coupon for $1.50 off at Pillsbury.com <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/Products/Cookies/sweet-moments"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Thanks to My Blog Spark and Pillsbury, one of you will win the prize pack pictured above, including a coupon for a free package of Sweet Moments, chocolate scented spa products, and a bath puff.<br />
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Head over to the <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/Products/Cookies/sweet-moments"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Pillsbury</span></strong></a> website and comment with which of the Sweet Moments products you'd most like to try. <br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-81413978835576103482010-09-02T21:02:00.018-04:002010-10-24T16:04:52.071-04:00~CLOSED~ SeaPak & Farm Rich Giveaway<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.farmrichfun.com/"><strong><span style="color: red;">Farm Rich®</span></strong></a> products have been setting the standard for delicious, easy-to-prepare food the whole family loves. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Farm Rich® foods taste like nothing else because they're made like nothing else – with 100% real ingredients like real cheese, high-quality meats and fresh vegetables.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Since 1948,<span style="color: red;"> <strong><a href="http://www.seapak.com/"><span style="color: red;">SeaPak®</span></a></strong> </span>has provided a wide variety of great-tasting, easy-to-prepare shrimp and seafood products of the highest quality to seafood lovers everywhere. <br />
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Whether you prefer delicious, perfectly-seasoned seafood right from the package or you like to customize a recipe with your own special touches, SeaPak has a shrimp or seafood variety for you. <br />
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The SeaPak Shrimp Company. Making Great Shrimp Easy ®<br />
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I like trying new food products, especially when I have the opportunity to blog about them <em>and</em> offer a giveaway to my readers! I've tried a few products from Farm Rich® and SeaPak®, but until recently I had no idea just how <em>many</em> varieties of snacks and seafood they make. I checked out the <a href="http://www.farmrichfun.com/products.php"><span style="color: red;"><strong>Farm Rich® Products</strong></span></a> list on their website and found French Toast Sticks, Cheese Sticks, Mozzarella Bites, Meatballs, and much more. <span id="goog_1041588424"></span><strong><a href="http://www.seapak.com/index/products/"><span style="color: red;">SeaPak®'s products list</span></a></strong> <span id="goog_1041588425"></span>includes Butterfly Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Maryland Style Crab Cakes, Smoky Barbecue Salmon Fillets, and Seasoned Ahi Tuna Steaks, just to name a few. <br />
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I headed to the grocery store, and was hoping to find Maryland Style Crab Cakes, but alas, they didn't have them. I did find SeaPak® <a href="http://www.seapak.com/products/butterfly_shrimp/butterfly_shrimp_-_oven_crispy/25/19"><span style="color: red;">Oven Crispy Butterfly Shrimp</span></a> and <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Farm Rich®</span> <a href="http://www.farmrichfun.com/102/product-detail/mozzarella-bites.php"><span style="color: red;">Mozzarella Bites</span></a></span>. When I got home I was on my own for lunch so I decided to treat myself, and popped both in the toaster oven <br />
(I L-O-V-E my toaster oven! but that's another story...) My lunch was ready in no time, and I was all set to enjoy it!<br />
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I was pleasantly surprised at how crispy and tasty the Butterfly Shrimp was. The shrimp flavor was mild and pleasant, and the texture was perfect. I dipped it in cocktail sauce and it was even better! It was hard to believe this crunchy yummy shrimp had come from a frozen package! <br />
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Some of the Mozzarella Bites had some cheese oozing out the sides when I took them out of the oven. I warmed up some spaghetti sauce for dipping (I think a packet of marinara sauce would be great to include in the package.) They tasted a bit too plain by themselves, but were better when dipped in the sauce. All in all, I'd say they were just okay. All in all, I had a pretty tasty lunch.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.farmrichfun.com/"><strong><span style="color: red;">Farm Rich®</span></strong></a> and <a href="http://www.seapak.com/"><span style="color: red;"><strong>SeaPak®</strong></span></a> websites have lots of yummy sounding recipes on their websites to help you plan easy, quick meals, snacks, and party fare. The SeaPak® site also has The Sea Pak Blog, nutritional information, and much more. You'll find printable coupons, a birthday club, and other promotions at the Farm Rich® site. They've filled both sites with lots of useful and interesting information, and links to where you can buy their products. <br />
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Now you have the chance to win some yummy Farm Rich® and SeaPak® products! The winner will receive 4 coupons for free products - 2 Farm Rich® and 2 SeaPak®.<br />
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</span>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-10971970792434237662010-08-28T11:39:00.000-04:002010-08-28T11:39:44.154-04:00Winners!The winners of The Vineyard Cookbook, as chosen by Random Number Generator are #4 and #63. The winners have been contacted. Thanks to all who entered! Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-39467943489678424532010-08-09T08:00:00.074-04:002010-08-28T11:35:12.197-04:00~CLOSED~Giveaway: The Vineyard Cookbook<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div align="justify"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">THE VINEYARD COOKBOOK: Seasonal Recipes & Wine Pairings Inspired by </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">America's Vineyards by Barbara Scott-Goodman (www.welcomebooks.com), photo: </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Colin Cooke (except for p.25 - photo: © Kirk Irwin)</span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.welcomebooks.com/vineyardcookbook/"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><strong>The Vineyard Cookbook </strong></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>by Barbara Scott-Goodman</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some of America’s most distinctive vineyards pair recipes and wine in an invaluable new book, The Vineyard Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes & Wine Pairings Inspired by America’s Vineyards</div><br />
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• More than 60 recipes including Swiss Chard Frittata, Risotto with Broccoli Rabe & Parmesan, Pan Seared Duck with Red Wine & Oranges, Ginger-Soy Chicken Wings, Peach & Raspberry Cobbler and Blueberry and Peach Cake<br />
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• 12 multi-course menus organized by season: Enjoy a festive spring meal, a casual beachside picnic, an <br />
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• Simple profiles on different types of wines and general guidelines for pairing<br />
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• The Vineyard Cookbook will transport the way you entertain!<br />
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• Do visit <a href="http://www.welcomebooks.com/vineyardcookbook"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>www.welcomebooks.com/vineyardcookbook</strong></span></a><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">“OK, so let’s be honest. . . most books on cuisine and wine are not much fun to read but The Vineyard Cookbook is — it has exciting, workable recipes and wine recommendations that are bound to make for some kick-butt entertaining.” </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">— Steve Girard, Owner, Benton-Lane Winery (Oregon)</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">“The Vineyard Cookbook is perfect for the wine and food lover who enjoys crafting special dining experiences. The menus are easily executed and luscious, the choice of wine pairings varied, and the beautiful photography makes it all so appealing.”</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">— Margaret Duckhorn, Founder, Duckhorn Wine Company (California) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I've never been very knowledgeable about wine. I know of a few that I like, but as far as which type to serve with a particular dish, I'm pretty clueless. One of the features I found to be very helpful in <a href="http://www.welcomebooks.com/vineyardcookbook/"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>The Vineyard Cookbook</strong></span></a> is the list of suggested wines next to each recipe. Also, scattered throughout the book are descriptions and a bit of background information for many varieties of wines - Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Reisling, etc. After reading through the book, I feel as though I've taken a "mini-course" on wines!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I enjoyed reading about wineries from all over the US, and their most popular wines, along with pictures of their locations with some beautiful scenic views. There are 32 in all, and their wines are the ones that are recommended for serving with the recipes. I looked up some of the vineyards on the internet, and there were many very reasonably priced wines offered. No need to buy expensive imports!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">The Vineyard Cookbook is divided into seasons, with menus for entire meals and the recipes for each dish. This would be the perfect cookbook for entertaining, with recipes for each course included, and a list of wines to serve with the meal. How simple is that? Here's one example of a spring menu: </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Lemon-Fennel Olives</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">~</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Spicy Roasted Party Nuts</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">~</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Smoked Salmon Salad with Dill Vinaigrette</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">~</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Pork Loin with Orange-Marmalade Glaze</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">~</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Red Onions</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">~</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Ginger-Orange Snap Peas</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">~</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Ricotta Cheesecake</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Imagine the reaction your guests or your family would have to a meal like this! The recipes are laid out in detail, with easy to follow instructions, and don't require hard-to-find ingredients or fancy skills to prepare. My 22 year old daughter looked through the book, and asked to borrow it so she can try some of the recipes. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's one of my favorite recipes from The Vineyard Cookbook:</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-7743208352302127342010-07-07T12:23:00.000-04:002010-08-28T11:34:32.451-04:00Winners!The Winner of the CSN Stores Gift Certificate is Aimee<br />
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The Winner of the Case of Chobani Greek Yogurt is Helena<br />
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The Winner of the Rudi's Free Product Coupons is Nedra<br />
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The Winners have all been notified and have responded. Congratulations to all!Amy Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049295531310801285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796462887550407007.post-89539860337260285112010-06-28T14:03:00.002-04:002010-08-28T11:34:39.885-04:00~CLOSED~ Rock the Block with Rudi’s Organic Bakery & Applegate Farms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.rudisbakery.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>Rudi's Organic Bakery</strong></span></a> and <a href="http://www.applegatefarms.com/"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Applegate Farms</span></strong></a> are giving away the Ultimate Green Block Party Kit! <strong><em><span style="color: black;">Enter </span></em></strong><strong><em><a href="http://www.rocktheblock2010.com/"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"> </span>by July 5th</span></em></strong> for a chance to win a block party to entertain 50 of your closest friends and family. Prizes include Applegate Farms hot dogs, chicken and hamburgers, Rudi's Organic hot dog and hamburger buns, a Grill Dome ceramic cooker, Izze beverages, Clementine Art supplies for the kids, an iPod Nano loaded with Etown's compilation CD's, a Nature Mill Compost bin, Eco-Products compostable supplies, and $200 cash. Approximate retail value of $1650.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">All you have to do is enter the <a href="http://www.rocktheblock2010.com/"><strong><span style="color: red;">Rock The Block Giveaway</span></strong></a>, and tell me in a comment that you did. (Before you enter, please make sure you can find Rudi's products near you by checking <a href="http://www.rudisbakery.com/where-to-buy/"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></strong></a>.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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