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Martha Stewart's Cupcakes Cookbook GIVEAWAY

 The Perfect Cupcake for Every Occasion 

 It's time for another cookbook giveaway! Martha Stewart's Cupcakes is a brand new book, except for the fact that I leafed through it for this cookbook review, Martha Stewart's Cupcakes: Cute Cupcakes Review. In case you're not familiar with Martha's newest book, PLEASE go read my review first, and you'll see why I love this book so much! Martha Stewart's Cupcakes is a 2009 release, and it's just as beautiful as her previous books. Retail price is $24.99.

How To Enter the Giveaway?

Martha Stewart loves cupcakes, I love cupcakes, and I expect if you're reading this blog post, you love cupcakes too! So, I want to give Martha Stewart's Cupcakes cookbook to someone that absolutely adores cupcakes! Leave a comment on this post only, and tell me what your favorite cupcake is, and you'll be entered in the giveaway!

No duplicate entries or comments. Deadline is next Tuesday, November 10th, 2009, at midnight EST. I'll pick the winning comment using the Random Generator and post the results here. USA & CANADA entries only.

BlogHer Ticket Winner Announced

Congratulations are in order! I sure wish I were going to the BlogHer Food Blog Conference in San Francisco this weekend, but since I can't go, I'm so glad a fellow food blogger can use my ticket. The odds were real good for anyone entering the giveaway. Only nine entrants...now don't you wish you joined in the fun too?

Anyway... Cheryl, AKA The Twitter Queen of The Daily Blonde, did the honors and picked the winning number using a Random Generator. I gave her the nine numbers, and she entered them in without my input (just so it's fair and all!).

Guess who won? Oh OK, I'll just come out and tell you it was Kris Mulkey from What's Cooking? Kris lives in Mill Valley, California is is soooo happy to be going to the conference!

Here's Kris' Comment:
Hi! I would love your ticket. I'm a relatively new blogger (since March) I have a lot to learn still. I live in SF so I'm right here! I registered for the conference but I'm on the very long wait list. My fingers are crossed!!!!

Posted by: Kris | September 18, 2009 at 04:01 PM

Although it's not a requirement, I would love it if Kris would take some notes and a few photos at the conference for my article later next week for the National Food Blog Examiner post. What do you say Kris? Interested in an interview?

Again, congratulations to Kris! Psssst, Kris, say hello to everyone for me, eat whatever you can, and have a blast!

GIVEAWAY - BLOGHER FOOD BLOG Conference Ticket

 

San Francisco - September 26th, 2009 BlogHer Food Blog Conference
The BlogHer conference is SOLD OUT. You can't get tickets anywhere! I bought this ticket back in May when I thought I could make it to the conference. I even did an article on the BlogHer Food '09 San Francisco Conference!

Well, now I can't go, and that's good news for one of my food blogging peeps! At first, I thought about selling it the ticket, then I decided I wanted to give it away. Yeah, I know what you're thinking. There has to be a catch. No Catch. Not really. All I want to do is increase my readership, subscribe to my blog, to Examiner, Twitter, that kind of thing. I've given away plenty of things in the past, but never anything this BIG. So, I went to the last few really BIG blog contests I entered to see how they did it.

Jaden from Steamy Kitchen recently gave away a ticket to the premier of Julie & Julia. Just last week, David Lebovitz, Matt Bites, White on Rice Couple and Steamy Kitchen among others were taking comments to giveaway a trip to their next Club Med Food Bloggers convention. I enter them all, but have yet to win! Anyway...I thought I'd do my giveaway like the big boys & girls do!

I recently chatted with Lori from BlogHer and she said when I find the winner, to send her your name and email address, and she'll transfer the ticket over to you. She'll then email it to you with your name and info on it. Easy Peasy, right? Lori assured me all will go well. After all, they do this all the time.

GIVEAWAY SPECIFICS

• INCLUDED: ONE (1)  BlogHer Food '09 Full Conference Pass which includes; admission to the conference, programming, breakfast, lunch, breaks, and cocktail reception. Value: $99.00. Priceless because they're sold out!
  
• NOT INCLUDED:  Airfare, transportation to and from the airport, accommodations, meals other than at the conference, and Anything Else!

You Must Do All 4 To Win

1. Leave a comment on this post only. Tell me why you want to go.
2. Subscribe to this blog, Spatulas & Corkscrews, top right sidebar. (No one will see your email address.)
3. Never miss a recipe again! Subscribe to my Examiner page. (Hit the button that says, "Subscribe To Email" right next to my mug shot! Only I'll see the subscriptions come in, but again, totally secure.)
4. Follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/Spatulas_Corks) and RT @Spatulas_Corks for me. (Self explanatory!)

That's It! I've been working so hard to make a living lately, that I've missed out on all the blogging fun, and most of all, I've missed you, my blogging friends!

Deadline
The giveaway will start now, and run until Sunday, September 20th, midnight, EST. ONE entry only per person, NO duplicates. USA entries only. I'll take all the comments and pick ONE (1) winner using a Random Generator. To make it even more secure, I'll have another Blogger do the honors. Totally fair! I'll announce it here and also email the winner. That's when BlogHer takes over and makes the electronic transfer.

ONE MORE THING - The big reason I was going to the BlogHer convention, was to take notes and write an article for my column, National Food Blog Examiner. It would really help me out if the winner (you) would be interested in taking some photos and giving me an interview to publish on Examiner when you get back.

Let the Games Begin!

Congratulations Wilton Yearbook Winner!

 

Wilton Cake Decorating Book
The New Wilton 2010 Yearbook goes to Mr Random Generator's lucky winner, Number 16. LuAnn has a blog called Back Porchervations. She's a KentuckyGal, Invisible Woman, Wife and Homeschooling Mother of 3, Patient Aide for Adults with MR/DD (mental retardation & developmental disabilities.) I love her comment. Makes me remember all my boo-boos too!

 
Here's LuAnn's Comment
"Don't know if it is too late, but just saw about this from TheDailyBlonde on Twitter. I wanted to make my daughter's 6th birthday cake a doll cake, so I figured if I got a bundt pan, that would be good, then the doll could be put in a plastic bag up to her waist and plopped in the center of the cake. Well, the cake was only 1/2 as tall as it should have been, and the hole in the middle was wa-a-a-y to big, so dolly would've been showing way to much for a 6 year old. (Maybe because I tried making a few "substitutions" to enable DH's diabetic Mamaw to have a little piece of cake.) Well, I went out and got some pink sparkly sprinkles and some pre-made "Cars" (Lightning McQueen and Mater) sugar decorations (yeah, I know it's a strange combination) and let her help decorate. Everyone had a piece of cake and no one needed the Heimlich maneuver, so I guess it turned out not so bad after all."

Posted by: LuAnn | July 28, 2009 at 11:32 PM

Mr Random Generator picked number 16.
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Thanks again to Wilton for generously allowing me to give away this book! Find it in the cake decorating section of your local craft store, or by ordering it direct from Wilton. And thanks to everyone who left comments. Some hit home and made me laugh, others were painful reminders of past disasters. You were all great!

NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY

 


Free & Half-Off Cheesecake
Looking for FREE Cheesecake at Eli's Cheesecake? How about HALF OFF from The Cheesecake Factory? Today, July 30th, is National Cheesecake Day!

Free Cheesecake: Eli's Cheesecake World - FREE Cheesecake? You heard me right! Eli's Cheesecake of Chicago is giving away free slices of  cheesecake from 9:30am – 2:00pm (one per person). Join Eli's National Cheesecake Day Celebration for a fun-filled day of acitvities!

Half Price Cheesecake: The Cheesecake Factory - The Cheesecake Factory says, "Celebrate our big day by dining-in and enjoying any of our 30 delicious cheesecakes for half price. We will also introduce our new flavor Stefanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake™."

 

Recipes: Make Your Own Cheesecake
If you can't take advantage of these awesome Cheesecake Factory specials, make your own! That's right, it's not too late, besides, the weekend is coming. Why have only one National Cheesecake Day? Why not a whole National Cheesecake Weekend? I'm am so totally up for that!

 

3 Easy Cheesecake Crust Recipes

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake


Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake






Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake






NY Style Strawberry Cheesecake






Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe






White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe






Junior's Brownie Swirl Cheesecake Recipe






Cherry Cheesecake with a Graham Cracker Crust






Chocolate Zebra Cheesecake with an Oreo Cookie Crust



Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe with Gingersnap Crust

Stefanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake™ photo used with written permission from The Cheesecake Factory.

Wilton Yearbook Giveaway!

 

GIVEAWAY REMINDER!

Don't forget the GIVEAWAY for the Wilton 2010 Yearbook. Deadline is tomorrow, July 29th, midnight EST. Go to the original post and enter for your chance to win this awesome yearbook!

GIVEAWAY: Wilton Cake Decorating Yearbook!

2010 Wilton Cake & Cupcake Yearbook Giveaway!

What kid wouldn't want a Transformers 2 Optimus Prime cake for his birthday? Hannah Montana, Spongebob, Disney Princess and Spiderman. They're all in the Wilton Yearbook with a lot more of their movie star friends!

How To Enter the Giveaway?
Wilton Enterprises sent me a 2010 Yearbook to give away, and I want to give it to someone that absolutely loves decorating cakes! Leave a comment on this post only, and tell me what your worst cake wreck was, and you'll be entered in the giveaway! Please check out my exclusive review on the brand new shiny 2010 Wilton Yearbook, and see if you don't agree it's one of the best yearbooks Wilton has ever done!

No duplicate entries or comments. Deadline is next Wednesday, July 29th, 2009, at midnight EST. I'll pick the winning comment using the Random Generator and post the results here. USA & CANADA entries only.

Now, you can have your Transformers 2 Optimus Prime cake, and eat it too!

BEEF COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY WINNER!

Congratulations!
Congratulations to the winner of  the cookbook giveaway, 'BEEF' and other bovine matters by John Torode. For those of you who weren't lucky enough to win, please stop by The Taunton Press and order yourself a copy. Thanks again to all who entered and please stay tuned for the next giveaway, 2010 Wilton Cake Decorating Yearbook.

And the Winner Is.....Jon!
Jon had the winning number - 22. Here's Jon's comment. Man, I wish I were going to his house for dinner!

"Once or twice per month, it's MY treat. Boneless well marbled 1-1/2" ribeye is my favorite. Marinated with Kikkomans Terriaki glaze for 1/2 hour before grilling to a Pittsburgh finish over real wood charcoal."
Posted by: Jon Seeber | June 22, 2009 at 05:28 AM

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Again, thanks to The Taunton Press for giving away this book, and congrats to Jon for playing along. May his pinic table be filled with grilled ribeyes!

COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY REMINDER

'BEEF' by John Torode
Just a reminder. Today is the last day for the 'BEEF' cookbook giveaway. Deadline is midnight tonight, 6/23 EST, for John Torode's 'BEEF' and other bovine matters. This really is an awesome book, and needs to be part of your summer cookbook collection! Come on over and enter. Tell your friends about it, and I'll love you forever!
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COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY - BEEF by John Torode

 


'BEEF' and other bovine matters
The summer grilling season is here, and 'BEEF' is What's For Dinner! If you're a meat lover, or looking for new ideas on how to cook, serve and eat beef, this delicious book will not disappoint. 

'BEEF' by John Torode is a beautiful hardcover book with 256 pages and retails for $34.95 U.S. Not only does it have over 100 recipes, it's also loaded with full color photos so you know what the dish is "supposed" to look like!
 

How To Enter the Giveaway?
Leave a comment on this post only. Tell me, what's your favorite way to cook beef? Do you like a big juicy grilled T-Bone Steak, a flavorful pot of simmered Beef Stew, or a whole roasted Beef Tenderloin? Do you have other ideas? Tell me what they are!

No duplicate entries or comments. Deadline is next Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009, at midnight EST. I'll pick the winning comment using the Random Generator and post the results here. USA & CANADA entries only.

Thanks to The Taunton Press for letting me give away a copy of this very delicious book. Check out their website for detailed info. (If you're not lucky enough to win the book, you really should consider buying it. 'BEEF' is totally worth every penny!)
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