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Are you ready for a shiny new KitchenAid? Not to mention the newest model, the 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Residential Stand Mixer? I feel so honored to be partnering with KitchenAid for this beautiful giveaway for one very lucky Picky Palate reader. Take a look at this beauty:)  Oh and the winner gets to choose their color…either red, black or silver.

KitchenAid’s Best Performing Stand Mixer
• Our Most Powerful, Quietest Available – 1.3HP high efficiency DC motor is
designed to run longer and delivers optimum torque with less he at build-up.
Easily handles recipes requiring longer mixing, kneading and whipping times.
The all-metal, precise gear design produces a smooth, quiet sound.

• Our Longest Lasting – Designed for long life of high performance;
backed by 2 year hassle-free replacement warranty.

• Our Most Efficient – Advanced feedback control
communicates in micro seconds to the motor
to ensure optimal power is delivered to the bowl.

Largest Capacity Residential
Bowl-Lift Available 7-Quart (6.6 L)

• Handles 8 ½ lbs of mashed potatoes,
8 ½ loaves of bread, 14 dozen cookies.

Includes
Dishwasher Safe Accessories:
Maximize bowl coverage with
the stainless steel 11-wire
Elliptical Whip, coated metal
Flat Beater and Power Knead™
Dough Hook. Handles small and
large jobs equally well.

One Picky Palate winner will receive his or her choice of Red, Black or Silver KitchenAid, MSRP $549.

Here’s how to enter:

1.  Leave a comment here and tell us…“What is the first thing you will make with your new KitchenAid?” 

2.  Contest ends Sunday October 23th, 8pm PST.  One entry per person. Winner will be chosen by Random.org and be notified by email.  Giveaway provided by KitchenAid.

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Bee Yinn Low has a new cookbook out called Easy Chinese Recipes.  It looks incredible and I am thrilled to be hosting a giveaway for the Picky Palate readers.  3 winners will be chosen by random

“Easy Chinese Recipes” is in bookstores nationwide, and online at Amazon US, Amazon Canada, Amazon UK, Book Depository (free shipping worldwide), and Barnes & Noble.

Photos via Bee Yinn Low

This cookbook is a collection of Bee’s all-time favorite dishes that are simple and easy to cook and eat at home. Highlight recipes from the book include familiar favorites like Tasty Lettuce Wraps, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Pot Stickers, Yangzhou Fried Rice and Chinese takeout favorites like Simple Egg Drop Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, and Beef with Broccoli. There are also authentic Chinatown favorites such as Siu Mai (steamed pork dumpling), Crispy Shrimp Dumpling, Cantonese BBQ Pork Char Siu, Roast Duck, Flaky Egg Tarts, and more! Simply put, the recipes read like the menu of your favorite Chinese restaurant, and so much more!

Photos via Bee Yinn Low

Here’s how to enter:

1.  Leave a comment here and tell us…“What is your favorite kind of Chinese food?” 

2.  For extra entries, Follow Picky Palate on Twitter, RSS Feed and Like us on Facebook.  Leave 3 separate comments for this.

3.  Contest ends Saturday October 8th, 8pm PST.  Winners will be chosen by Random.org and be notified by email.

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My sweet friend Camilla Saulsbury is a talented author of the blog, Enlightened Cooking, with doznes of fabulous cookbooks.  She has a new book just out called Piece of Cake!  I am thrilled to be offering 3 Picky Palate readers a copy of her book.  Camilla’s new book offers hundreds of One-bowl, no fuss, from-scratch cake recipes.

Here’s How To Enter:

1.  Leave a comment here and tell us…“What is your favorite kind of cake?”

2.  For extra entries, Follow Picky Palate on Twitter, RSS Feed and Like us on Facebook.  Leave 3 separate comments for this.

3.  Contest ends Thursday October 6th, 8pm PST.  Winners will be chosen by Random.org and be notified by email.  Giveaway gifts provided by Smuckers.  I received the same gifts as the winner will receive.

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Congratulations to Kristin Hicks, entry #382 that was chosen by random.org as the winner.  Contest is now over. 

To celebrate the 10th Annual Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest Jif has offered this fabulous giveaway to one Picky Palate reader!

Love the Amazon Kindle

I had no idea how nice and big this bag was until I pulled it out of the box.  Love it.

Here’s exactly what the winner will receive:

• Jif Creamy Peanut Butter (18 oz. jar)
• Jif To Go Creamy Peanut Butter

• 3-pack (1.5 oz. cups)
• 8-pack (1.5 oz. cups)

• Amazon Kindle
• $20 Amazon gift card for Kindle books
• Jif sport bag
• School supplies

Here’s How To Enter:

1.  Tell us in a comment here, “Do you prefer creamy or crunchy peanut butter?”

2.  For extra entries, Follow Picky Palate on Twitter, RSS Feed and Like us on Facebook.  Leave 3 separate comments for this.

3.  Contest ends Sunday September 25th, 8pm PST.  Winner will be chosen by Random.org and be notified by email.  Giveaway gifts provided by Smuckers.  I received the same gifts as the winner will receive.

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Back in August I had the opportunity to visit the Nutrilite Center for Optimal Health in Buena Park, California for a health and nutrition event hosted by Amway.

I was also there with Amanda from Kevin and Amanda,  Emily from Busy Mommy, and Lori from 24/7 Moms for a comprehensive health assessment to determine the best health management program for our genetic type.  I have to admit, I was a bit nervous because the first thing we had to do  get our blood drawn.  I’m sure I turned white as a ghost, but I am happy to say that I did just fine

After we got our blood drawn, we proceeded with our blood pressure taken, and an ultrasound done on our carotid artery to monitor plaque build up. Then we moved on to a bone density test, flexibility test, physical fitness tests to determine cardio and core strength, and a body fat percentage test.  For the record I have never liked the body fat test, especially since I have been a food blogger, lol! Finally we took a DNA swab that will tell us how to manage our best health and weight management.

We all did great then it was off for a quaint lunch with Kurt Warner who is the new Spokesperson for Nutrilite.

Kurt is a huge fan of the Nutrilite products and told us about his experience, and you know there was Dancing With The Stars Talk   It was fun to get to talk with him and learn about his busy family.  His wife has a book coming out called One Call Away.  I am looking forward to reading about her story.

I received my health analysis back from the Dr. and to no surprise to maintain my optimal health and weight, I need to reduce my carbs and exercise with higher intensity.  Not so much of a surprise but I was grateful to get all the details to help me understand my genetic make up.

Here’s your chance to win more than $300 of Nutrilite Products!

• A 3 month supply of Double X $230 Value

• 1 Box of Fruits and Vegetables 2GO Twist Tubes $19.99 Value

• 1 Box of Nutrilite Kids Brainiums DHA Gummy Fruit Punch Flavor $41.85 Value

Here’s How To Enter:

1.  Leave a comment here and tell us, “Does your family currently take daily vitamins?”

2.  For extra entries, Follow Picky Palate on Twitter, RSS Feed and Like us on Facebook.  Leave 3 separate comments for this.

3.  Contest ends Wednesday September 13th, 8pm PST.  Winner will be chosen by Random.org and be notified by email.  Giveaway provided by Amway.

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I love this giveaway!  I have always wanted my own theater style popcorn popper and now I get to give three Picky Palate readers a chance!

This fun popper is by West Bend. West Bend^®, a leading developer of electric kitchen appliances, has been in business since 1911. Spanning multiple generations with innovative product offerings, West Bend^® delivers unmatched performance, quality, and value to consumers nationwide. Founded in West Bend, Wisconsin, the company is looking forward to its yearlong 100th anniversary celebration in 2011. Whether you’re making fresh, homemade bread, blending smoothies, roasting a chicken, or baking a pizza, West Bend^® strives to make your kitchen activities easier.

This theater popper  is perfect for creating a theater experience right at home.  The popper pops 8 cups of popcorn in 4 minutes.  The kettle tilts and dumps the popcorn and is removable for fast and easy clean up.  The cabinet lights up and is easy to clean.  Measures 17 x 11 x 10.

Each Popper retails at $119.00

Here’s how to enter:

1.  Leave a comment here and tell us:  “How do you prefer your popcorn?”  Sweet, buttery, chocolatey?  Let’s hear it!

2.  For extra entries, Follow Picky Palate on Twitter, RSS Feed and Like us on Facebook.  Leave 3 separate comments for this.

3.  Contest ends  Sunday September 11, 8pm PST! 3 Winners will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email.  Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected.  Giveaway provided by West Bend.

Contest is now closed.  Congrats to entry #178, Lisa E. who was chosen as the winner via Random.org.

So excited to share this giveaway with you today from Anderson Seafood!  One lucky Picky Palate winner will receive $250 to purchase all the fish you want on their website.

Here’s a little information about Anderson Seafood:

Anderson Seafoods was established in 1979, with the goal of providing premium seafood products and superior service to our valued customers in the most sustainable and innovative ways. Starting from a small family venture in Orange, California. Anderson Seafoods has evolved into a full-scale, state-of-the-art operation and is recognized as a leading authority in the seafood industry.

Be sure to check out Anderson Seafood on Facebook and Twitter

 

Here’s How To Enter:

1.  Leave a comment here and tell us… What is your all time favorite seafood dish?

2.  For extra entries, Follow Picky Palate on Twitter, RSS Feed and Like us on Facebook.  Leave 3 separate comments for this.

3.  For an additional entry, sign up for Anderson Seafood’s newsletter HERE (bottom right side of website) Leave a separate comment for this.

4.  Contest ends Saturday August 6th 8pm PST.  Winner will be chosen by Random.org and be notified by email.  Giveaway provided by Anderson Seafood.

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