December-January Giveaway

Hi everyone. Due to the hectic holiday season, the giveaway for December will span into January, allowing for more time during these busy days. This month's giveaway will run through January 31st.

This month's prize is a beautiful serving tray! Perfect for parties, get togethers, any type of celebration.

Why enter this blog event? If you are looking to step out of your comfort zone and try recipes that don't have any photos, this is a great way to get your feet wet!

Welcome to December-January's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is January 31, 2010. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on the upper right sidebar for how to participate. >>>

Those who participate for the month of January will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this wonderful Venetian 14" Scalloped Edge Melamine Plastic Serving Dish. This wonderful prize was graciously provided by Kid Smart Living.

Prize Description

Venetian 14" Scalloped Edge Melamine Plastic Serving Dish

The Venetian plastic dinnerware collection brings beautiful detailing to any tabletop. Crafted to meet the demand busy restaurants and cafes, Venetian melamine dishes and serving pieces are made to last for years... with style.

• Scalloped edge melamine plastic serving tray is 14" long
  
• Rim features a handpainted look
  
• Features slip-resistant rubber feet
  
• Durable, break & scratch-resistant Melamine plastic
  
• Dishwasher-safe, not recommended for microwave use

Coordinates with:

• Mardi Gras melamine dinnerware pieces in: Yellow, Mango, Forest Green
  
• Bentley Colorware in: Chocolate
  
• Various placemats styles in Brown, Chocolate & Orange
  

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

If you don't have a blog, you can still participate. Simply upload your photo to the actual recipe on one of the sites above and leave a comment here.

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

November Event & Prize package!

This month's prize package is perfect for anyone who loves to bake! With the holidays right around the corner, this is the perfect gift or addition to your own kitchen.

Why enter this blog event? If you are looking to step out of your comfort zone and try recipes that don't have any photos, this is a great way to get your feet wet!

Welcome to November's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is November 30, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on the upper right sidebar for how to participate. >>>

Those who participate for the month of November will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this wonderful OXO Good Grips 4 Cup Top Reading Measuring Cup and Bake & Go Bakeware: Deep Dish Pie Pan with Lid This wonderful prize was graciously provided by Kid Smart Living.

Prize Description

OXO Good Grips 4 Cup Top Reading Measuring Cup

The Angled Measure measuring cup by OXO is every cook's dream, it's simply the most convenient and easiest measuring cup to read, hands down! A patented angled surface lets you read measurement markings from the top of the measuring cup by looking straight down -- eliminating the need to fill, check and adjust the amount of liquid you are measuring. The handle is soft and non-slip for a firm grip. The bright measurement markings in convenient cup, ounce and milliliter denominations accommodate any recipe.

Dimensions: 9'' x 6'' x 6''

4-cup measuring cup ideal for baking and pre-mixing

Patented angled surface lets you read measurements from above

Eliminates the need to fill, check and adjust

Soft, non-slip handle

Standard and metric measurement markings

Dishwasher and microwave safe

Bake & Go Bakeware: Deep Dish Pie Pan with Lid

Homemade pies & quiches bake more evenly, stay fresh longer and travel better with Bake & Go quality aluminum bakeware by Nordic Ware.

Bake & Go Deep Dish pie pan includes:

1 aluminum pie pan

1 plastic domed lid.

Makes 11" x 2" pie.

4" tall with lid.

Aluminum baking pans are the choice of professional bakers for good reason. Nordic Ware's professional heavy-duty aluminum baking pans provide excellent heating properties to help you produce evenly-baked results every time. The Bake & Go collection includes fitted domed lids that snap snugly over the pie pan, allowing for safe and clean transportation to gatherings while keeping your pies, quiches and other creations tasting fresh.

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

If you don't have a blog, you can still participate. Simply upload your photo to the actual recipe on one of the sites above and leave a comment here.

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

October Event & Prize Package

It's October and that means fall harvests, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! This month's prize package is perfect for anyone who loves to make cookies, or even salt dough figures! With the holidays right around the corner, this is the perfect gift or addition to your own kitchen.

Why enter this blog event? If you are looking to step out of your comfort zone and try recipes that don't have any photos, this is a great way to get your feet wet!

Welcome to October's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is October 31, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on the upper right sidebar for how to participate. >>>

Those who participate for the month of October will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this wonderful Cookie Cutter and Decorating Stencil Set/12 This wonderful prize was graciously provided by Kid Smart Living.

Prize Description

Making treats tempting to the eyes and tastebuds has never been so easy! Our clever and versatile cookie cutter and stencil sets includes 12 popular holiday and everyday shapes along with detailed stencils to make decorating lines, cutouts and adding sprinkles precise, easy and fun.
Simply cut out your shapes, then use the stencils to add decorative lines, frosting guides or cutouts before baking. Or, place a stencil on a baked cookie to control sprinkles.
Also great for decorating cakes, pies and more...

• 24-pc Set includes 12 cookie cutter shapes with matching stencils
• Durable, kid-friendly polypropylene plastic
• Dishwasher-safe

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

If you don't have a blog, you can still participate. Simply upload your photo to the actual recipe on one of the sites above and leave a comment here.

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

September Event & Prize Package

Yikes September? Where did the year go? September brings thoughts of fall festivals, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and eek... Christmas already! This month's prize package is perfect for anyone who loves to bake, especially cupcakes!

Why enter this blog event? If you are looking to step out of your comfort zone and try recipes that don't have any photos, this is a great way to get your feet wet!

Welcome to September's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is September 30, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on the upper right sidebar for how to participate. >>>

Those who participate for the month of September will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this wonderful EZ-Store Cupcake & Layered Cake Carrier with Collapsible Locking Lid! This wonderful prize was graciously provided by Kid Smart Living.


Prize Description


Every once in a while, a product comes along that does it all -- and our Collapsible Cake and Cupcake Carrier is one of them. Even the most discriminating baker -- or busiest classroom Mom -- will love the roomy locking lid, oversized cake plate, and 2-tier cupcake trays. This combination cake and cupcake carrier really delivers the goods!

And... best of all -- the domed lid actually collapses to store! The lid is rigid when expanded, but has a collapsible band, allowing it to store in HALF the space you'd expect for a carrier of this size.

• Cake plate base is 15" dia, features cutting guides
  
• Cupcake trays are 13" dia and 3/4" deep
  
• Lid is 10" tall expanded, collapses to 5" tall to store
  
• Carry 24 cupcakes in secure trays - legs fold to store
  
• Carry large round or square cakes - up to 3 layers!
  
• Lid includes secure 3-point latches and carrying handle
  
• Durable, break-resistant polypropylene plastic
  
• All parts are dishwasher safe
  

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

If you don't have a blog, you can still participate. Simply upload your photo to the actual recipe on one of the sites above and leave a comment here.

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US and Canadian residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

August Event and Contest Prize

Welcome to August's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is August 31, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on the upper right sidebar for how to participate. >>>

Those who participate for the month of August will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive these fabulous Microwave Corn Holders and 2 of these great Microwave Corn Steamers! These wonderful prizes are graciously provided by Kid Smart Living.

Prize Descriptions

MiracleWare Microwave 2-Ear Corn Steamer

Quickly steam two full-size ears or four mini ears of corn to perfection in your microwave with minimal fuss. MiracleWare Microwave Cookware is crafted of high-heat microwave safe plastic formulated to maximize the cooking power of your microwave oven.

Holds 2 large ears or 4 mini ears of corn

9" long (10" incl. handle), 6" wide, 2.75" tall with lid

Dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe

Direction for Steaming Corn on the Cob in the Microwave

For Fresh Corn:

Remove husks and silk, wash thoroughly

Place corn ears in the bottom tray and pour 1/4 cup water per ear into each corn tray

Microwave on medium to medium-high for 4-6 minutes to desired tenderness

Use caution when opening, steam will be hot!

For Frozen Corn:

Place corn ears in the bottom tray and pour 1/4 cup water per ear into each corn tray

Microwave on medium to medium-high*. 1 ear - 5-8 min; 2 ears - 8-12 minutes

(*for best results, follow corn package microwave cooking directions)

Use caution when opening, steam will be hot!

Add butter after cooking is complete

Microwavable Corn Holders

Burned fingers are a thing of the past with our microwave-safe, cool to the touch corn holders. Our set of 4 easy-to-grip and easy-to-store corn holders securely screw into the cob for eating, and snap together to conveniently store in a drawer or picnic box. Designed to be used in the microwave, holders can be inserted before steaming while cobs are cool to avoid scorched fingers.

4 Sets of color-coordinated corn holders

Handles are 3/4 inch in dia, 2.5" long

Comfort-grip handles with screw-in holder keeps cobs secure

Handles stay cool in the microwave

Microwave and Dishwasher-safe

Snap together for convenient storage

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

If you don't have a blog, you can still participate. Simply upload your photo to the actual recipe on one of the sites above and leave a comment here.

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US and Canadian residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

July Contest

Please continue to enter the July blog event. It is open until the 31st. I will post the prize later in the week, but it's definitely still on! Instructions are on the right side bar.

Goodness, here's an update with July's prize, so sorry for the delay!

Set of 4 Impressions Rainbow or Pearl Stem Wine Glasses

Special thanks to Kids Smart Living for sponsoring! One more day to enter!

June Blog Event & Prize Package

Welcome to June's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is June 30, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on the upper right sidebar for how to participate. >>>

Those who participate for the month of June will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this awesome Cold Bowl on Ice Appetizer & Salad Serving Bowl with Lid & Servers graciously provided by Kid Smart Living!

Prize Description

The Cold Bowl on Ice does it all, and keeps it cool, too! Use the Cold Bowl on Ice as an ice-chilled salad bowl or add the 5-section divider to turn it into a versatile appetizer bowl, complete with dip cup.

 

Either way, the Cold Bowl on Ice keeps salads, veggies, fruits and dips chilled for safer, tastier serving at picnics, parties, buffets or daily meals. 

 

To use, simply fill the Cold Bowl on Ice base with cubed or crushed ice and top with the vented cover which allows the cold to flow and keep the contents of the Cold Bowl on Ice fresh and tasty. Stylish domed lid keeps cold air in and bugs out. Set also includes attractive servers that conveniently hook onto the bowl's rim.

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

If you don't have a blog, you can still participate using the message boards over at FamilyCorner.com

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US and Canadian residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

May Blog Event & Prize Package

Welcome to May's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is May 31, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on the upper right sidebar for how to participate. >>>

Those who participate for the month of May will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this awesome set of Collapsible Kitchenware Package graciously provided by Kid Smart Living!


Prize Description
This Collapsible Kitchenware Package includes a set of measuring cups, over the sink strainer and funnel, all collapse to fit neatly into drawers and tight spaces! Your choice of red or blue.

BONUS - This month, anyone who submits salads or side dish related recipes from Alicia's or Annie's will receive TWO entries into the drawing per recipe submitted!

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

If you don't have a blog, you can still participate using the message boards over at FamilyCorner.com

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US and Canadian residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

April Blog Event & Prize Package

Welcome to April's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is April 30, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on the upper right sidebar for how to participate. >>>

Those who participate for the month of April will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this awesome set of  Confetti Recycled Melamine Plastic Dishes & Dinnerware graciously provided by Kid Smart Living!

Prize Description
Make a statement on any tabletop with Confetti multicolored plastic dinnerware. Uniquely crafted in ultra-tough recycled melamine plastic, Confetti plates and bowls have one-of-a-kind color-popping design that's fun and festive, plus it stands up to everday use, indoors and out.

Perfect for poolside, patio, deck, RV's, camping, boats, picnics and more -- the 3-section divided plates are great for kids!

BONUS - This month, anyone who submits dessert related recipes from Alicia's or Annie's will receive TWO entries into the drawing per recipe submitted!

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

Both Alicia's and Annie's websites have had major improvements over the last couple of months. You can now save recipes to a recipe box, print, email, comment, and rate recipes as well as upload photos!

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US and Canadian residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

March Blog Event & Prize Package!

Welcome to March's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is March 31, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on November's post for how to participate.

Those who participate for the month of March will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this awesome Eco Grocery Bag package graciously provided by Kid Smart Living!


Prize Description
Eco Grocery Bags! These wonderful bags are a perfectly green solution to the age old dilemma "paper or plastic". This prize pack includes 1 pod, 1 market bag and 1 veggie bag. These bags are so new they haven't even been loaded on the sponsor's website yet!

BONUS - This month, anyone who submits vegetable or fruit related recipes from Alicia's or Annie's will receive TWO entries into the drawing per recipe submitted!

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

Both Alicia's and Annie's websites have had major improvements over the last couple of month. You can now save recipes to a recipe box, print, email, comment, and rate recipes as well as upload photos!

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US and Canadian residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

February Blog Event & Prize Package

Welcome to February's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is February 28, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on November's post for how to participate.

Those who participate for the month of February will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this awesome Eco Grocery Bag package graciously provided by Kid Smart Living!



Prize Description
Eco Grocery Bags! These wonderful bags are a perfectly green solution to the age old dilemma "paper or plastic". This prize pack includes 1 pod, 1 market bag and 1 veggie bag. These bags are so new they haven't even been loaded on the sponsor's website yet! 

BONUS - This month, anyone who submits salad (fruit salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, vegetable salads, etc) or cake recipes from Alicia's or Annie's will receive TWO entries into the drawing per recipe submitted!

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

Annie's Recipes has had some major improvements over the last month. You can now save recipes to a recipe box, print, email, comment, and rate recipes as well as upload photos!

Note: This blog event is open to everyone, however due to exceptionally high shipping costs and import/export fees, only US and Canadian residents are eligible for the prize drawing.

January Blog Event & Prize Package!

Happy New Year to everyone! Welcome to January's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is january 31, 2009. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on November's post for how to participate.

Those who participate for the month of January will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this awesome Extremeware dinnerware set graciously provided by Kid Smart Living!

Prize Description Update!
Setting for 4: 4 Dinner plates, Side plates & Bowls in choice of the 6 Extremeware colors - plus 4 coordinating Bentely 16oz glasses. Perfect for everyday and durable enough for patio, poolside & outdoor use.




BONUS - This month, anyone who submits crockpot (slow cooker) or family dinner recipes from Alicia's or Annie's will receive TWO entries into the drawing per recipe submitted!

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find your recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

NOTE: Annie's Recipes has had some major improvements over the last month. You can now save recipes to a recipe box, print, email, comment, and rate recipes as well as upload photos!

December Blog Event & New Prize Package!

Welcome to December's Cooking with Alicia & Annie blog event! Deadline for this month's submissions is December 31, 2008. If you haven't participated before we are happy to have you join us! Please see the general instructions on November's post for how to participate.

Those who participate for the month of December will be added to the blogroll and will be entered into a drawing to receive this awesome NordicWare Microwave Cookware Set graciously provided by Kid Smart Living!


This bundle includes:

• 2 sets - 10" plates
  
• 48 oz round casserole/bowl
  
• 28 oz Oval Casserole
  
• 2-cup round dish
  
• 2-cup oval dish
  
• 2 sets 1-cup round bowls
  

BONUS - This month, anyone who submits candy or fudge recipes from Alicia's or Annie's will receive TWO entries into the drawing per recipe submitted!

So let's get started :) Visit Alicia's Recipes and/or Annie's Recipes to find recipes. Remember, entries are unlimited, so submit as many times as you like.

November 2008 Blog Event!

Welcome to the Cooking with Alicia & Annie Blog Event for November! (deadline for submissions November 30th)

If you would like to participate in this event, please see the details below. Be sure to either add us to your blogroll, subscribe via email, or follow this blog to keep up with round ups and new month events!

ALSO, those who participate for the month of November will be entered into a drawing to receive this awesome Holiday Baker's Bundle graciously provided by Kid Smart Living! 

This bundle includes:

• 3-pc set of collapsible bowls, S, M, L
  
• set of measuring cups
  
• 3-pc pack cotton floursack towels
  
• Roll & Store Rolling Pin
  
• Holiday cookie cutter set
  
• Icing Writer pen
  
• silicone baking sheet liner
  

The value of this set is well over $100 so be sure to participate!! :)

How to Participate

If you are familiar with blog events such as Tuesdays with Dorie, Bookmarked Recipes, Cookie Carnival and others like them, then you know it's a lot of fun!

Here's how it works:

1) Choose a recipe from Annie's or Alicia's (hence the name Cooking with Alicia & Annie!), it can be ANY recipe you want from either site. You may choose multiple recipes, make as many as you want! You should not have a problem finding something to make each month, there are over 10,000 recipes on each site and we are adding more shortly!!

2) Make the recipe, take photos and blog about it. Use "Cooking with Alicia & Annie" and then the recipe name in your blog post title. Link to the recipe on the appropriate website where you got it, you may or may not (whatever you prefer) include the recipe itself in your blog post, that part is up to you. Please also link to this post as the blogging event. [To see an example blog post, click here.] You may also include our graphic if you would like to help spread the word! Just save it from above on the right sidebar and link to this post. :)

3) Come to this blog and look for the current month's blog event post and post a comment with the link to your blog post so I can include you in the round up AND enter you into the drawing for the current month's prize!

You can participate as many times as you like, the more the better. Each recipe you blog about earns you an entry into the drawing. This is an ongoing blog event that will have a bonus prize each month!

This event is sponsored by Alicia's and Annie's Recipes in an effort to make their recipes more presentable with photos. By entering this blog event you grant permission for us to use your photo on either Alicia's or Annie's recipe websites for the recipe that you prepared.

CURRENT MONTH'S BLOG EVENT: November 2008

If you have any question please email me at webmom[AT]familycorner[DOT]com

Have fun!

Event: October Round Up and Cookbook Winner!

Hi all! This is the first completed month of what started as a contest/giveaway my personal cooking blog, Amanda's Cookin', and has since evolved into a blogging event! To join us for the month of November, check out all the details here (coming soon!).

Cookbook Winner!

After entering all of the recipe names into the Randomizer the winner of the Taste of Home Cookbook is...

Tami of Tami's Kitchen Table Talk! Her entry for Amish Funnel Cakes was randomly selected by Random.org! Congrats Tami!! Just goes to show that it pays to enter multiple times and increase your chance of winning!

(Timestamp: 2008-10-28 00:39:15 UTC)


October Round Up

Since this is now officially a blogging event, we will do a round up each month. If it gets popular, we'll start doing the round up each week. For now we'll stick with monthly. ;-) So without further delay, here is the recipe round up for Cooking With Alicia & Annie for October 2008.

Cinnamon Apple Waffles with Cider Syrup from Alicia's was submitted by Tami of Tami's Kitchen Table Talk



Amish Sour Cream Apple Pie from Annie's was submitted by Erika of Tummy Treasure



Peach Pecan Bread (Peach Tea Bread adapted) from Annie's was submitted by Sara of Cupcake Muffin



Apple Muffins from Annie's was submitted by Barb of Mom's Fridge



Halloween Cupcakes fro Alicia's was submitted by Tami of Tami's Kitchen Table Talk



Amish Oven Fried Chicken from Annie's was submitted by Tami of Tami's Kitchen Table Talk



Amish Funnel Cakes from Annie's was submitted by Tami of Tami's Kitchen Table Talk



Amish Cornbread from Alicia's was submitted by Barb of Mom's Fridge



Double Chocolate Muffins from Annie's was submitted by Susan of My Life's Joys



To join our November blog event, Cooking with Alicia & Annie, click here! (coming soon!)