Crockpot Hot Vanilla Milk & WEEKEND POTLUCK #200!!!!

WELCOME TO WEEKEND POTLUCK!! 

(Drum roll please........)

 We have prizes!!!!!
(Please be sure to enter our giveaway through the Rafflecopter below)

AND....

When I share something worth sharing...again...

This is great to serve to your evening guests..

no caffeine, and it will actually help them sleep better.  Add flavored coffee syrup...we like raspberry. 

Crockpot Hot Vanilla Milk

Now, let's take a quick peek back at last week...

The recipe with the most clicks was ~

Nitey Nites (Cookies) by The Better Baker

(many thanks y'all!!)

Recipes that caught our attention ~

Coconut Cream Cake by Kleinworth & Co.

Mini Cheese Balls by Coffee With Us 3

And, a personal favorite ~

Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate by Tornadough Alli

Your hostesses ~

• The Country Cook~ Brandie
• Sunflower Supper Club ~ Kim & Julie
• The Better Baker ~ Marsha
• Frugal Family Favorites ~ Tabitha
• Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary

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2-Ingredient Nutella Brownies (Gluten Free) & A Giveaway!

*GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED*

You're gonna love me for sharing this simple recipe...

And am offering a jar of organic nutella (or hazelnut spread with cocoa and milk) from Nocciolata USA too...so you can make your own!

I was so tickled to be contacted by this great company. They not only offered to send me samples, they're willing to give a jar away to one of my readers!! 

Hurrah!! 

From their website...

 Nocciolata (SRP: $4.99; 9.5oz) is crafted using carefully selected ingredients such as dark chocolate from the Antillean Islands, Italian hazelnuts (16%), brown sugar, skim milk and Bourbon vanilla extract.

This deliciously smooth spread is gluten-free, kosher and has no palm oil, hydrogenated fat, artificial flavors or artificial colors or aromas. Nocciolata can be enjoyed on toast or croissants and is also a great ingredient for enhancing the flavor of any cake, cookie or muffin recipe.

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The same day I decided to hunt online for a recipe to use my beloved jar of creamy chocolate, this recipe seemed to find me, and I simply couldn't resist! 

TWO Ingredients you ask?  Yep...that's it! 

You beat the fire out of eggs - then add the jar (or 1 cup) chocolate hazelnut nutella spread, and that's it!

They are fudgey and fabulous.  We like nuts on top, but that isn't necessary.  You can just sprinkle powdered sugar over the top if you prefer....or not. 

Thank you to Katerina at Diethood for perfecting this recipe...and just in case you're wondering...

NO...hers is NOT a dieting type blog. *-* Would love for you to stop over and visit her. 

2-INGREDIENT NUTELLA BROWNIES 

4 large eggs

1 c. nutella

nuts or powdered sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8" X 8" pan with parchment paper (no need to grease); set aside.

Place eggs in medium mixing bowl; with an electric mixer, beat for 7 - 10 minutes, or until eggs have tripled in size. 

Heat nutella in microwave for 45 - 55 seconds. 

(depending on power of your M/W) 

You want it to be pourable, but not hot. Remove from microwave and stir. 

Slowly pour the warm nutella over the eggs, beating until smooth. 

Pour into prepared pan and bake 30 - 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 

(If using nuts, sprinkle over the top before baking - they'll get toasted and so yum!)

Remove and allow to cool to room temp before cutting. Dust with powdered sugar. Cut and serve. 

You're welcome! 

Linked to Weekend Potluck

The WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY IS COMMENT #2 - 
Kitty Penrod!  Congrats to you!!

Now...onto the giveaway! 

1 -  I'm asking you to do is tell me your favorite thing to do with nutella 

2 - You can get a second entry by liking Nicciolata USA at Facebook

(click on link above), then come back and tell me you did. 

3 - Get a third entry by liking MY Facebook page at The Better Baker Blog and Cookbooks (or let me know if you already have) 

(LEAVE EACH COMMENT SEPARATELY TO COUNT FOR MORE THAN ONE) 

Be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. 

Send over your friends and family too so they can join the fun.

And if you don't happen to win, you can always purchase a jar of this 

lovely organic chocolate spread here

*SORRY - USA entries ONLY*

Ready....Set...Go!

Contest closes on Sunday, June 29th at 9 PM

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It's so fun to be a winner!

I was recently blessed to win a giveaway at Cooking with Libby from

Tate's Bake Shop!

WOOOHOOO!! The best of the best! 

The gift basket came in a cooled packaged box and it included....

 A lemon pound cake loaf, yummy crumb cake, shortbread cookies, a box of Tate's famous chocolate chip cookies and a beautiful "Baking for Friends" cookbook!  

Thanks soooo very much Libby! 

A Giveaway to Celebrate You! (Closed)

Hurrah for ya'll!

Congratulations Ladies! 

The two winners names are....

#13 - Veronica Miller said...

I follow you on Pinterest now! Whee! P.S. Sometimes you mention having a cookbook. Is it an e-book or a printed one? If an e-book, perhaps you could offer that as well! I'd be more interested in your cookbook!

#48 - Cydnee Knoth said...

I like you on Facebook.

PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH YOUR MAILING INFO WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS...THANKS TO ALL. 


I've been thinking of a giveaway since the first of the year and can't seem to find the time to think deeper about it, so because I don't want to wait any longer....here it is!

I am celebrating each of YOU...who support and 'like' and click and and share and comment! To each of you who build my numbers at Facebook, and traffic at my blog...THANK YOU! 

I AM CELEBRATING YOU! 

So I have two gifts packages to give away and would love for you to leave comments, and invite your friends to come over and join us in the fun. 

#1 winner will receive a 

Taste of Home hardback cookbook...

THE BEST OF COUNTRY COOKING 

along with a lovely dishtowel..

The cookbook is brand new and contains 325+ STICK-TO-YOUR-RIBS RECIPES, including chapters like "Memorable Meals" & "Dazzling Desserts". 

#2 winner will receive this 

QUICK COOKING ANNUAL RECIPES 2006 issue

And a lovely coffee-related handtowel 

I've had this book in my cupboard since I received it new, but because I have so many cookbooks, I don't believe I've ever made anything out of it, so I wanted to share it with one of you. 

It contains 600+ recipes!

Some of the chapters are...

-Mix and Match 30-Minute Meals

-Prize Winning Recipes from 2006

-10 Minutes to the Table 

-Give me 5 or Fewer 

-Fast Kid-Friendly Fare 

-Fast, Delicious...and Nutritious..
and many more

How to enter the giveaway?

(Please be sure I have an email addy for you)

I'd like you to leave me a comment sharing your favorite winter soup. Maybe it's one your mom or grandma made...or one you've raised your family on, or maybe one you've created yourself...
whatever....I just love soups!

(Please make each comment separate, or else it all counts as one entry - thanks)

After you've done that, you have an opportunity to 'like' my cookbook/blog page at Facebook and let me know you have.
(If you already have, just tell me so) 

If you decide to share this giveaway at your Facebook page, just let me know and it will count for an entry. 

You can also follow me at Pinterest
(If you already do, just say the word) 

That's it!



Contest closes at 6 PM EST on Monday, January 28th. It is open to U.S. residents only.
Winner will be drawn via Random.org 

Winner has 48 hours to contact me with their mailing info, or a new name will be drawn. 

You're all winners to me! 

The time has come for another Giveaway!! UPDATE!

Thanks to all of you who have been a part of this giveaway. My Facebook 'likes' have soared over this last month and I am ever grateful. Have even had over 100 new likes this past week! YIPPPEEEEEE!!!!

And now on with the show....

THE WINNER IS.....

#28 - keshakeke said...

I shared this giveaway on Facebook

keshakeke@aol.com

Please contact me with your mailing info by Friday, 10 AM EST, so I can get these

prizes out to you.  If I don't hear from you by then, I will use Random.org to choose another winner. 

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(THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED) 


UPDATE: BECAUSE 'LIFE HAPPENS' SOMETIMES...THE GIVEAWAY CLOSING DATE IS BEING EXTENDED THROUGH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22ND. MY 87 YR OLD FATHER IS HAVING SURGERY ON MONDAY THE 20TH.  THANKS! 


Oh you Awesome and Wonderful people! 

I can't tell you HOW many times you've 'razzled & dazzled me with all the new 'likes' I've received at Facebook.  And the traffic at my blog continues to increase.

THANK YOU OH-SO MUCH! 

WOWZA!!!!

As the words on a card I recently saw read...

"I can't find the words to thank you....it's hard to open your mouth when you're grinning from ear to ear."

Usually, opening my mouth is never a tough thing, but I really am at a loss for words to be able to express HOW MUCH your support means to me. I don't ever take any of you for granted. 

SO....here's what I'm offering you in a giveaway to say THANKS! 

ONE WINNER TAKES ALL!!!!

1. Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes Cookbook

(with a 'Bonus Chapter' - Breads and Salads) 

2. F-A-M-I-L-Y 3-D Letter Set, complete with stickers, ribbons, rhinestones, foam squares and more - over 200 decorative pieces 

3. A lovely waffle weave tea towel with mixed berries design 

All you need to do to enter is leave a comment telling me the name of the Slow Cooker recipe you use most...entree, veggie or dessert. Your choice.  

For another entry, you can 'like' my Recipes & Recollections Facebook page - just click here. If you already like my page, just leave a comment telling me so. 

For still one more option, share this giveaway at your Facebook page, then come back and tell me. 

Giveaway will end on Monday, August 20th, at 6 PM EST. 
I will use random.org to choose the winner. 


Contest open to U.S. & Canada residents only 


Winner will be given 48 hours to contact me with your mailing info or another winner will be chosen. 

ALL OF YOU ARE WINNERS IN MY BOOK!  

It's time for a Giveaway! - Ya'll Come! - UPDATE!

(DRUM ROLL PLEASE)......AND WE HAVE A....

C-O-N-G-R-A-T-S!!! TO 

Soccer Mom 1 said...

'subscribe to bloglovin'

Please contact me with your mailing info within the next 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. 

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! to all who entered this giveaway.  Your support means more than words can ever express.  

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! 

THANKS TO ALL MY FOODIE FANS AND FRIENDS FOR RECENTLY PUSHING ME OVER 1500 'LIKES' AT FACEBOOK....


THAT MERITS A GIVEAWAY! 


(I 'grew' nearly 40 more this last weekend - 
WOWZERS!)


YA'LL ARE AWE.SOME!!

Here's the prize package that will go to one winner...

#1 -The Pillsbury Annual Recipes of 2012 Cookbook
#2 - 18 Cupcake Wraps
#3 - Rolling Pin Recipe Card Holder & Cards 


The mandatory entry is to leave me a comment telling me what dish you are most known for making...the one folks 'expect' you to bring to a potluck, family dinner...or the one you make most often, etc. 


(Please be sure to leave your email address for contact purposes)


After you've done the first thing, then 
you can also do any or all of the following: 
and don't forget to come back and tell me what you've done


*LIKE my 'Recipes & Recollections' page at Facebook
(If you already do, just say so) 


*Share this giveaway at your Facebook page 


*Subscribe to my blog via email (in sidebar) or Bloglovin
(if you are already subscribed, just say the word)


*Share this giveaway at your blog

Giveaway will close on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:00 PM EST


*Open to US Residents Only*


If the winner doesn't respond within 48 hours of notification, a new winner will be chosen. 

And the Winners are....

Thanks for entering this giveaway. I am using Random.Org to choose the winners for the first time.

{Maybe next time I'll figure out how to display the box with the actual numbers??}

CONGRATS LADIES!!!!!! 

(DRUM ROLL PLEASE)

Winner of the Christmas Cookies cookbook, peppermint plate & spatula is...

 

#30 -   Patti Kiel said...

What a perfect giveaway; I sure would like to win this! We are having a cheesy broccoli casserole that is delicious. The recipe came from a dear friend who is no longer with us.


Winner of the Cookie Dough Cookbook and Christmas Recipe Cards is....
#37 - Mary Lou said...

Hi, Marsha I am looking forward to your giveaway. I follow you on FB and am retouching base with you from our friendship in Texas.

I also have your great cookbook. I am so proud of you.
I am making pecan pie. My son is making the rest.


PLEASE SEND ME YOUR MAILING ADDRESSES LADIES!

A BIG THANK YOU FROM MY HEART TO YOURS GOES OUT BECAUSE LAST SATURDAY
(MY BIRTHDAY EVEN!) I REACHED 1000 FACEBOOK FANS!

YOWZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'M STILL SHAKING MY HEAD IN DISBELIEF!

YA'LL ARE WONDERFUL & AMAZING!!


 










 

It's time for a Giveaway!!!!

{This giveaway is now closed....winners announced on Friday, Nov. 25}
Thanks for entering....


I'm SOO excited!

SOOO much to all of you for your support and encouragement, especially these past few months.

It means more than words can express. 

YA'LL ROCK!!!!!!

I just shake my head in disbelief when I consider how quickly my Facebook fan numbers have risen in the past few months. 

I'm closing in on 1000 fans and could use your help here!

For weeks, I've considered getting this giveaway going now before the holidays HIT us strong...and have been planning to entice bribe ask you to help me  get over that #1000 hump, but I'm much closer than I would have dreamed already.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS.....YOU CAN PUSH ME OVER THE TOP!!!!

In reality, I only have about 10 more 'likes' to get there.

UN.BE.LIEVABLE!!

No matter what....

I am excited to offer TWO gift packages....

The first pkg. is this wonderful Christmas Cookies cookbook,

along with an adorable plate for YOU to give away, AND...

a cutsie spatula/turner made by Avon just for the holidays.

I'm wishing I had gotten one for myself too!

(Does seeing all that peppermint make you want to break out in singing "Deck the Halls"?)  *-*

The plate is 13" wide...you can put plenty of cookies on there to give away. 

The cookbook has ideas like...

~Baking Cookies with Kids
~Sharing with Friends

~Making Memories

~Cookie Storage Hints

along with many shaped, dropped, and bar cookie recipes.

MMMM!

I made some of the Peppermint Candy Shortbread cookies and they were super!

The second gift package is this cute "Cookie Dough FUN" cookbook, along with a set of 4" X 6" Christmas recipe cards.

These are some of the titles in this little booklet...

~Crazy for Cookie Dough
~Simple Pleasures
~Kids in the Kitchen
~Holiday Treats
~Party Fun

OK - here's how you enter this giveaway...

I'm keeping it simple - please tell me a dish you are making for your Thanksgiving Day meal.
(I dare you to make my mouth water=)

Then for additional comments you can do any or all of the following....please be sure to come back and let me know what you did.

Don't forget to include an email address so I can contact you.

(If it's easier for my non-blogging friends, you can always use the 'anonymous' comment option, but leave your name/email address in the body also)

~"Like"  my Recipes & Recollections Facebook Page
(or let me know if you do already)

~Post this giveaway on your Facebook Page or Blog

~Subscribe to my blog

The giveaway ends on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd at 6 PM - EST.

The winners will be announced the day after Thanksgiving.

This giveaway is for residents of the U.S. only.

(Sorry - I really do appreciate those around the world who are interested in my blog, but this is only for U. S. folks)

LET THE FUN BEGIN....GO!!!

Pink for the Cure/Eggland Giveaway {Update}

WE HAVE A

#6 comment...Angie said...


I am a "liker" of all your stuff....


Please contact me to confirm your win. Your gift package will be mailed directly to you from Eggland's Best Eggs.

Thank you to each of you who participated!


As most of you are aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

I'm honored to team up with Eggland's Best Eggs once again as they raise support to help find a cure.

From now until November 15th, Eggland's Best have turned their egg-y 'birthmark/stamp' into a pink EB and Susan G. Komen Ribbon printed on them as well.

Aren't they are just adorable!

Eggland’s Best will also be pledging $50,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which will help expand the foundation’s mission to discover and deliver the cure for breast cancer across the globe.

Right now, in the U.S. there are more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors! This is a result from early detection and proper treatment! In the past year, with the help of great companies like Eggland's Best, SGK for the Cure has been able to invest $93 million in research, as well as provide more than 600,000 women with free screenings and over 100,000 with treatment assistance.

ISN'T THAT JUST PHENOMENAL!!!!

Read more details at this link....
Eggland's Best goes "Pink" to Fight Breast Cancer

If you want more information or are unsure about the signs of breast cancer, please visit the Susan G. Komen website. You will find answers there for any questions or concerns.

You can raise awareness by buying products, such as these, that contribute to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Eggland has also offered some lovely gifts for one of my lucky readers!

Check out this cool prize package...

The prize pack includes an eco bag, plush egg, spatula and an EB coupon for a free dozen EB eggs.

To enter the giveaway, all you simply do is...("Likes" below)

then leave a comment letting me know what you've done.

(Be sure to include a link or email address so I can contact you if you win)  

"Like" my "Recipes & Recollections" cookbook page at Facebook

    "Like" Eggland's Best Eggs at Facebook

"Like" Susan G. Komen for the Cure at Facebook

~Giveaway open to U. S. Residents Only~

{Must be 18 or older}

Winner will be drawn on Monday, Oct. 24th at 6:00 PM EST

The winner will be notified via email and I will share it on a blog post also.

Thanks for supporting Eggland's Best Eggs and Susan G. Komen in this awesome cause.

Disclosure: Eggland's Best provided me with coupons and is providing a prize pack to one of my readers. Source of information is provided from Eggland's Best & Susan G. Komen for the Cure

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

I'M A WEINER...ER, UH...I'M A WINNER!

Oh my goodness!  I'm thrilled out of my head to be the recipient of a free giveaway!

My online friend and cookbook author, Jane Doiron, was having a giveaway at her blog...
MAKE AHEAD MEALS FOR BUSY MOMS and all I had to do was leave a comment. I am already a fan of hers at Facebook. Go check her out!

There were 317 comments, and random.org chose my comment!  I have won this most darling "Sassy Black" apron - pictured above - just adorable!

And believe it or not - just LAST WEEK - I received a 'Saucy Safari' apron - pictured below - that I ordered fromFLIRTY APRONS.  Because I have white hair, I wear a lot of black and white and thought it would be great for me to wear these adorable aprons when I'm doing booksignings for my upcoming cookbook - coming out in early Sept.

AREN'T THEY JUST THE CUTEST THING EVER??

A friend told me she recently purchased an apron to give to her daughter, and when her grandson saw it, he said "Oh a cooking dress!"

YES!  A 'COOKING DRESS' that we can feel elegant in!

Be sure to check out Jane's cookbook too - she's done a lot of the 'leg work' for us women, and made life easier for us in the kitchen.