CandyLand Winner

Thanks for all who commented!!!

The winner of the Candyland Game is:

KRISTEN J


send me your mailing info asap to rebekahskitchen(at)live(dot)com!!


Thanks!!!!

Candy Land! Wahoo!!

THIS IS NOW CLOSED!

How would you like to be among the first to set out on an all-new colorful adventure through the magical world of Candy Land? With fun, new lands to explore and fantastical characters to meet, Candy Land has been redesigned for an even sweeter experience.

Travel down the rainbow path on a journey of discovery through enchanted lands filled with sweet surprises around every corner. Create delicious treats at the Cupcake Commons to deliver along the way, participate in a thrilling snowboard race down the Ice Cream Slopes with the Duke of Swirl, take a relaxing train ride through Gummy Hills and climb to the top of Chocolate Mountain. Be sure to make friends with Gramma Gooey, Lord Licorice, Princess Frostine and Princess Lolly of Lollypop Woods throughout your adventure, as you race to meet King Kandy at the grand entrance to the Candy Castle.



I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this game for our family to try from Hasbro and My Blog Spark. We played it today and it was just as much fun as the original!!! The game board has been completely re-done and there are new challenges and characters to the game. And here comes the great part!!! Hasbro and My Blog Spark want you to have the same kind of fun so they are ready to give one of you a new Candy Land game of your very own!!!!

All you need to do to win and let me know when you first played Candy Land? Make sure you leave a way to contact you and only 1 entry per person please. I hope you will find as much enjoyment in this game as our family did!! Perfect for family game nights!!!

Good luck and this will end

Friday, October 29, at NOON pst.

Sherpards Pie

This dish gets a bad rap from a lot of people. I am wondering if those of you who aren't fond of it, are that way because of the mashed potatoes on top. I've talked to my mom about this and that is her reason for disliking this dish. She likes the mashed potatoes, but it's something about mixing them with everything else. Not sure. Well I hope you try the way I make it and reconsider. BUt hey, if you just don't like it, then I can totally respect that. There are things out there that I feel the same way about.....


Easy Shepards Pie

• 1 pound stewing beef that has been cut into small bite size chunks (or you could use ground hamburger, turkey sausage, etc)

• 1 16oz bag frozen mixed veggies

• 1 1/2-2C left over or freshly made mashed potatoes

• bbq sauce of choice (will only need about half the bottle)

• 3/4 C shredded cheddar cheese (optional for topping)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Brown off the meat but do not cook all the way through, It will finish cooking in the oven.
Add bbq sauce to liking and add the veggies (I added them right out of the bag-if you do this cut back on the amount of bbq sauce you use or it will result in a very runny pie).

Place all ingredients (except potatoes) into a casserole dish. Top with potatoes. Top with the cheese and then add some paprika for color.

Bake for about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let sit for about 5 minutes before eating

Best served with biscuits but feel free to eat it with whatever your family likes!!

Enjoy!!!

Betty Crocker Winner

Forgive me being late for posting and thanks to all who entered the contest and for the those of you who read my blog!!

And now for the part you've been waiting on!!!
the winner is (thanks to random.ord)............

MELODY
of cheat day cafe

Congratulations!!!!!!! I've sent you an email!

Betty Crocker Contest

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Don't you just love give a ways! I know I do!!! Here's another chance for you to win something!!! Read on!





Gathering the family around the dinner table to enjoy a home cooked meal is a great way to unwind, but there aren´t always enough hours in the day to prepare an entire meal from scratch.

To find a delicious side dish that´s easy to prepare and tastes homemade, look no further than Betty Crocker´s® Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes, which are made with 100% real potatoes.

With a just-like-mom´s taste, Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes go from stovetop to table in just eight short minutes. Based on a scratch recipe, the Homestyle Creamy Butter variety will have your family thinking you spent hours in the kitchen the next time you serve up a hearty helping. If you prefer an extra kick of flavor, give the Roasted Garlic variety a try. And with two pouches in every box there´s plenty to go around.

Be sure to try the Au Gratin flavor variety, too! For more information, visit BettyCrocker.com, and be sure to follow Betty Crocker on Twitter and "Like" the Facebook page to keep up with all of the latest news on your Betty Crocker favorites!

We are HUGE fans of mashed potatoes in this house and these tasted just like homemade to us. We really enjoyed the garlicy flavors the best but they were all fantastic!!!! Please go out and try them and judge for yourself!!! Really yummy!!!!! (My husband could eat them as a meal!!)

I am pleased to offer another wonderful pirze pack brought to you by the fab people at
Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.

If you choose to participate the winner will receive a prize pack that includes two boxes of Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes (one Roasted Garlic and one Homestyle Creamy Butter), a serving bowl, a trivet and a serving spoon. FABULOUS!!!!

All you need to do is answer the following question to be eligible:

What do you like to put into your mashed potatoes? cheese, garlic, sour cream, do you love them plain?

One entry per person please and make sure you leave me an email address to contact you!!

This will end Wednesday, October 20 at NOON pst.

Good luck!!!!!!

winner

and the Lawry's winner is.......

HOLLY!!!!

email me at rebekahskitchen(at)live(dot)com with your mailing info.

Thanks!!!!

New Giveaway

THIS IS NOW CLOSED! THANKS!

I have to tell you that I'm totally excited about this giveaway!!!
I love marinades and trying new flavors!!! Through the generosity of My Blog Spark and Lawry's I got to try some of their new flavor marinades! YUM!!!!!!! So excited!!! And I know you will be too!!

A recent Lawry´s survey found that your choice of flavor says more about you than you think. The nationwide poll looked at preferences for tart, spicy, sweet, and savory flavors and found that your choice can reveal some interesting aspects of your personality.

What´s your flavor?

• Joyous Joiners - Tart Flavors
  If you are one for tart flavors, you tend to be extremely happy overall, particularly with your family, finances, work/life balance and even your health. As a Joyous Joiners you are an extrovert who loves to entertain at home, find it very important to join in social events in your community and are active on the greatest number of social networking sites.


• Self-Assured Adventurers - Spicy Flavors If your preference is for spicy flavors, consider yourself a confident, adventurous individual with a passion for travel and cooking. You are the biggest risk taker and although impulsive, you are not reckless - as a Self-Assured Adventurer you also tend to be resourceful, analytical, and most able to "look at the big picture."


• The Sweet Lifers - Sweet Flavors
  As a Sweet Lifer, home and family are close to your heart. You are the kindest and most loyal, although you probably wouldn´t admit that as you are also the most modest. As an individual that prefers sweeter flavors (honey and fruit-infused), you are influenced by your parents, enjoy family entertainment, and consider yourself spiritual.


• The Conventionalists - Savory Flavors
  Your passion for savory flavors shows you have an enthusiasm for politics, enjoy camping and hiking and love outdoor barbeques and American cuisine. Along with the other Conventionalists, you tend to be more introverted than the rest of the groups and often describe yourself as a homebody.

Lawry´s has something for you no matter what your flavor is, including two new marinades and four new Seasoning Mix packets that help create simple meals with an abundance of flavor:

Marinades

• Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ gives meat a delicious sweet and sour flavor with a touch of Szechuan heat


• Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato includes extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers and the perfect blend of herbs

Seasoning Mixes

• Asian Style Beef & Broccoli - This easy to prepare stir fry meal will remind your family of their favorite Asian restaurant. The dish combines beef, broccoli and seasonings with a hint of garlic. Serve it over rice and you have a complete, satisfying meal.


• Chimichurri Burrito Casserole - Lawry´s gives the familiar Burrito casserole a new twist with this traditional Latin American sauce. With a few simple fresh ingredients, mealtime just got a lot more exciting.


• Mediterranean Sundried Tomato & Garlic Chicken - Add a taste of the Mediterranean to your family´s casserole. This easy to bake casserole combines chicken, pasta, tomatoes and Feta cheese to easily make a flavorful meal any night of the week.


• Tuscan Style Chicken Marsala with Garlic and Basil - Chicken Marsala is a restaurant favorite, but it might not make the menu at home. This effortless version comes together on your stovetop with just a few fresh ingredients. Flavorful garlic and basil gives this meal its own Tuscan flair, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.

So would YOU like to win a prize pack from My Blog Spark and Lawry's that contains a Lawry´s marinating dish, a set of skewers, Lawry´s two new marinades, as well as a sample of each of the four new Seasoning Mixes and a bottle of Lawry´s Seasoned Salt? All you have to do is answer the following question:

what's your favorite flavor marinade and what do you put it on?

ONE winner will be picked at random and you have until this Sunday, October 2nd at midnight (PST) to enter!!

Good luck!!!!