Don't miss these yummy giveaways on Eighty MPH Mom!

Just a short post to let you know about some yummy giveaways going on at Eighty MPH Mom - you don't want to miss these!

In addition to the Domino's gift card I am giving away here on The Speedy Gourmet, there is another $20 Domino's gift card giveaway on Eighty MPH Mom Ends 1-6!

Are you familiar with Somebody's Mother's decadent chocolate sauces? I did a giveaway here a few months back, and I am so thrilled to be doing another Somebody's Mother's giveaway over at Eighty MPH Mom. One winner will receive one jar each: Somebody's Mother's Caramel Sauce and Chocolate Sauce! Ends 12-31!





Also up for grabs - $10 Friendly's gift card! Ends 12-27

Of course there are plenty of other great giveaways going on at Eighty MPH Mom:
- Rachael Ray Tote bag filled with pet products featured on the pages of Everyday with Rachael Ray (2 winners) - Ends 1-10
- A $110 Visa gift card, courtesy of Kodak! Ends 1-15
- Sid the Talkin' Science Kid Talking Plush from PBS Kids! Ends 12-31
- 83-piece makeup collection from e.l.f. (eyes,lips,face)! Ends 1-4


I also want to wish everyone safe and happy holidays.  I hope you all have a wonderful new year too!

Domino's New Recipe Pizza plus $20 gift card giveaway!

I have always loved Domino's Pizza. I remember as a teen, when I used to buy it by the slice at their store in Albany, CA. It was actually "the" place to be - all of my friends and I were there almost daily, sitting out front, enjoying our pizza. It was new, it was hip, it was exciting! Over the years I have continued to enjoy Domino's Pizza, just the way it is, but now I am so excited to learn that they have a brand new recipe!

Yep - Domino's Pizza has listened to their customers - and made some big changes! The primary changes include:
• Crust – A garlic seasoned crust with parsley baked to a golden brown
• Sauce – Sweeter, bolder tomato sauce with a medley of herbs and a red pepper kick
• Cheese – Shredded cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and flavored with just a hint of provolone

Yum.  I will be trying this new recipe from Domino's just as soon as I can. I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy the thicker crust that is seasoned, the tastier sauce and real cheese.  Great move guys!  My mouth is watering just thinking about this new pizza goodness.

I watched this video with fascination - I hope you will watch it too to learn about this exciting news!


Would you like even more good news? You do not have to wait much longer to try the Domino's new recipe pizza!  Domino’s new pizza will be in all U.S. stores beginning December 27. Count me in!

On a side note, my family has been ordering from Domino's for years - not only because we enjoy their pizza but because of their prices. I am just stunned at how expensive many pizza delivery places are, yet Domino's prices have always remained reasonable. This is especially important to us in these hard economic times.

Is your mouth watering yet? Go out and try the new Domino's Pizza!

THE GIVEAWAY is now closed!:
One winner will receive $20 in Domino's Pizza gift cards!

Follow Domino's Pizza on Twitter 

Become a fan of Domino's Pizza on Facebook

Blog author never gets paid to post. The only compensation for any review on this site is a sample of product for review. I received compensation for this review/post in the form of a gift code to try the new pizza. The opinions herein are those of blog author only. Compensation received has no bearing on any review outcome. Please refer to my Acknowlegement Policy for further information.

FOODIE BLOGGERS (and others) BEWARE!

BLOGGERS BEWARE!

I am sickened by something that has happened to a dear friend of mine.  Erin from Mrs. Cox's Slice o' Heaven and Snafood had something awful happen to her computer, all because of putting a button on her blog.  She has written a blog post on this, but I also wanted to share here, as the same thing could easily happen to one of us. Her computer is basically unusable now, but luckily she can use her husband's computer.  Please, please read her Blogger's Beware post.  Also, if you see any comment looking like this, do not communicate with these people:

"Hello - We bumped into your blog and really liked it YUM YUM.  We would like to add it to Petit Chef."

Then it goes on, asking that she link to them.  When she installed the button coding - like she would any other button code - her computer immediately started getting popups and she got over 50 viruses, worms, malware, etc. After she first told me about this, I found that this comment had also been left here on The Speedy Gourmet.  I deleted it immediately, but the same thing would have happened to me if I hadn't known her story. I also did a Google search and there is another similar sounding comment by someone else - it is also malware.  Please be very, very careful, and do your research before linking to someone from a comment! Please read Erin's entire post and tweet this (button is above).  Please also tell your blogging friends - this is bad!

WINNERS - A Century of Flavor Cookbooks!

WE HAVE WINNERS - A Century of Flavor Cookbook - 5 winners!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

65 30 155 137 8

Timestamp: 2009-11-28 20:29:46 UTC

Congrats to: *Owen's Mom *fashionfrugality *Kathy Pease *jengd *Erin 

Emails have been sent - you have 72 hours to reply. Thanks for entering and congratulations again!

My Signature Shrimp Salad

I have a thing for salads.  I love that I can be creative and put whatever I want on them - how fun is that?

Here is my favorite - I came up this with this salad and it is perfect to have as a meal since there are lots of goodies on it:

SPEEDY'S POPCORN SHRIMP SALAD:

Romaine Lettuce
Croutons
Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Frozen Popcorn Shrimp (I use Sea Pak brand)
Poppyseed dressing (I use Marie's - some of the others are too watery)

Put as much or as little of everything on that you want!  Enjoy!

A Century of Flavor Cookbook Review and Giveaway (5 winners!)

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Have I got something special for you! This time of year makes me want to head to the kitchen to dig out my old recipes, and also to try new recipes! I was offered "A Century of Flavor" cookbook from Nielson-Massey Vanillas for review, and I am so thrilled with it. Not only is it gorgeous, but the recipes are absolutely mouth-watering.

About the cookbook and Nielsen-Massey Vanillas:

The delightful aroma of the kitchen during the holidays – with smells of cinnamon, peppermint, chocolate and vanilla – is a scent that many associate with long lived memories. The holiday season is a perfect time to create flavorful memories with your family and loved ones. Nielsen-Massey Vanillas A Century of Flavor cookbook provides moms with a variety of holiday recipes. Vanilla Carmel Corn Crunch can be made with your young chef, while Creamy Vanilla Sweet Potatoes is a perfect side to your family’s main course.

This vanilla-inspired cookbook, published by family-owned Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, celebrates the exciting nuances of one of America’s most-loved and versatile ingredients – pure vanilla. It is filled with 50 of the most tantalizing recipes, highlighting the intricate, yet delicate flavors of pure vanilla and is written for the novice cook as well as the seasoned chef.

This cookbook is a beauty!  It is a hard-cover book with 127 pages, and is filled with heavenly recipes. It includes sections such as: On the Side, Now This is Dinner!, Fresh Baked, It's Always Better with Vanilla and even the history of Nielsen-Massey.  The color photos in the cookbook are absolutely stunning.  This recipe was absolutely delicious:

CREAMY VANILLA SWEET POTATOES:

4 medium sweet potatoes

~canola oil

2 ounces cream cheese, softened

½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened

¼ cup real maple syrup

1 tablespoon Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

5 strips bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash the sweet potatoes and lightly coast the skins with canola oil. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until fork tender.

Cut the hot potatoes into halves. Scoop the potato pulp into a mixing bowl, discarding the skins. Beat at medium speed for 1 minute using an electric mixer. Add the cream cheese, butter, syrup, vanilla extract, salt and pepper. Whip until creamy.

Spoon the whipped potatoes into six ramekins coated with nonstick cooking spray and top with the bacon. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheat 375-degree oven for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, they may be reheated in a microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serves 6

This would be a perfect dish to go along with your holiday dinners.  If this isn't enough to make you hungry, you might like to try the Crab Cakes with Vanilla Remoulade, the Apricot Mango BBQ Ribs or Marcy's Vanilla Sugar-Crusted Scones.  Mmmmm - I cannot wait to try them all.

The recipes are simple and easy to follow, which I really love.  You can order the A Century of Flavors cookbook online, or you can win one here!

THE GIVEAWAY is now closed!:

I have 5 COPIES of the "A Century of Flavors" cookbook to give away!

For first (and required) entry, tell me in a comment, your own favorite recipe that calls for vanilla (this should be a simple entry)!

Please leave email address (or set Blogger profile to public)

Extra entry options: 

Become a fan of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas on Facebook - 1 entry

Follow me on Google Friend Connect/Blogger - 1 entry

Add my button to your blog - 1 entry

Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway using this phrase:

"Love to cook? Win 'A Century of Flavor' cookbook @speedygourmet! (5 winners!) http://www.thespeedygourmet.net ends 11-25"

(can be done once daily)

**THERE'S MORE! For all extra entry options, see The Speedy Gourmet "Giveaway Rules" page (follow me on blogger, add my button, add me to your blogroll, blog about this, etc.).

Giveaway ends on November 25th at 9:00 (PST)

Blog author never gets paid to post. The only compensation for any review on this site is a sample of product for review. I received compensation for this review/post in the form of the cookbook reviewed above. The opinions herein are those of blog author only. Compensation received has no bearing on any review outcome. Please refer to my Acknowlegement Policy for further information.

Final Fall Festival Winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fall Festival!

My final winner is:

GARDEN FUN PUMPKIN LANTERN:

Congratulations to:  Confessions of an Overworked Mom

WINNERS! Five Winners announced!

Well, we are winding down now, but I thought I would go ahead and announce this group of winners.  Tomorrow I will announce the final winner.

GOOD HEALTH SNACKS:

Congratulations to:  nynekats!

L.L. BEAN PRIMROSE SLIPPERS:

Congratulations to:  Kari!

VTech CORDLESS PHONE:

Congratulations to: MusicJunkie!

WATERLICIOUS:

Congratulations to Kirsten and ale_d_o_l!

All winners have been notified via email and have 72 hours to reply.

CRUNCHY TOP POTATOES

This dish is one of my family's favorites. It is great to make ahead and also for taking to a gathering. It feeds quite a few people! Blog author never gets paid to post. The only compensation for any review on this site is a sample of product for review. I received compensation for this review/post. The opinions herein are those of blog author only. Compensation received has no bearing on any review outcome. Please refer to my Acknowlegement Policy for further information.

MORE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

MAKE AHEAD MEALS FOR BUSY MOMS COOKBOOK:

Congratulations to:  Pricilla

STARFRIT APPLE PRO PEELER:

Congratulations to:  sphinxcw!

PEPPERIDGE FARM CRACKER ASSORTMENT (3 winners):

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
128
221
366

Timestamp: 2009-10-28 05:24:31 UTC

Congratulations to: Becca, Stephanie and bleatham!

All winners have been notified and have 72 hours to reply.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS!

AND EVEN MORE WINNERS!

$20 BROWN BOW GIFT CO. GIFT CERTIFICATE

Congratulations to:  nynekats!

 

COOPERSTOWN COOKIE CO. SHORTSTOP TOWER

Congratulations to:  Owen's Mom!

 

And a new winner has been chosen for this giveaway (original winner never replied)

MAMA'S GOODIES NUT BRITTLES:

 Congratulations to:  Nad!

All winners have been notified and have 72 hours to reply to winning email notification.

FOUR WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

I AM EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE FOUR MORE WINNERS FROM THE FALL FESTIVAL!

DIVVIES:

 Congratulations to:  Jamerican Spice!

GOOSEBERRY PATCH SLOW COOKER COOKBOOK:

Congratulations to:  Leslie!

MUICHIC EARRINGS:

Congratulations to:  Mrs. Fish aka Two Fish!

THE BIG POPPER 2-GALLON TIN:

Congratulations to:  Janette!

Winners have been notified and have 72 hours to reply to winning email notification.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS - 3 WINNERS!

MORE WINNERS!

CHEF'S TOOLS SIFT AND SCOOP:

Congratulations to:  brennaboo!

MAMA'S GOODIES NUT BRITTLES:

Congratulations to:  Jinxy and me!

FAIRYTALE BROWNIES:

Congratulations to:  Jolynn_Reads!

All winners have been notified and have 72 hours to reply to email notification.

Blog author never gets paid to post. The only compensation for any review on this site is a sample of product for review. I received compensation for this review/post. The opinions herein are those of blog author only. Compensation received has no bearing on any review outcome. Please refer to my Acknowlegement Policy for further information.

FALL FESTIVAL BONUS WEEK - Garden Fun Pumpkin Lantern Giveaway

Today's featured company on The Speedy Gourmet: 

I have always loved yard decor...especially whimsical pieces.  It makes me happy to look out and see the fun things, and I always want my visitors to love them too.  Garden Fun is the best source of fun garden decor out there (in my opinion).   Garden Fun has bird feeders, metal yard stakes (adorable!), wind chimes, wall art, hammocks, planters, solar lighting and much, much more.  Of course, they also carry GeekyBeek Birds.  If you haven't seen them, you have got to take a look - they are definitely conversation starters!


A little about Garden Fun from their site:

GardenFun.com is all about colorful, wacky and wonderful garden art to satisfy all your whimsical needs. We believe that your backyard garden should be an outdoor paradise where you can relax, unwind, have fun, and smile. If you are looking for a truly unique gift to make someone smile, or simply looking for a personal reminder not to take life so seriously, we have plenty of decorative home and garden items to help you. It's true, many of our decorative garden accessories and animal figurines can become extremely addicting! Go ahead, get wild, live a little, and bring some whimsical fun into your world. If it doesn't bring happiness into your life, then what's the point?

Don't forget to enter the Garden Fun giveaway over at Snafood...she is giving away this handsome guy:

Give your yard some personality!  There are so many things from Garden Fun that I want to order for myself (I am making out a wish list as I type!).  These are the most unique and fun gifts I can think of to give to someone.  The Holidays are fast approaching - remember Garden Fun for fun, color and truly unique gifts!

The nice folks at Garden Fun want to help you decorate for fall.  They have kindly offered one winner a Pumpkin Lantern!

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

Blog author never gets paid to post. The only compensation for any review on this site is a sample of product for review. I did not receive compensation of any kind for this post. The opinions herein are those of blog author only. Compensation received has no bearing on any review outcome. Please refer to my Acknowlegement Policy for further information.