Cooking with Alicia & Annie Blog Event

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Blog Event and Giveaway suspended

I am suspending this blog event and giveaway as there were no entries for December, even though it was extended into January. I may bring it back at a later date, but for now it is suspended.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Winner for November!

The randomly selected winner of November's prize package is....

Tami of Tami's Kitchen Table Talk! Congratulations Tami!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Two weeks left!

With the holiday coming up, now is a great time to try out new recipes. If you totally love them, serve them to your guests this Thanksgiving! Be sure to check out AliciasRecipes.com and AnniesRecipes.com to find some recipes, make them, take a photo and enter our giveaway. Ends November 30th!

Monday, November 9, 2009

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.

Winner for October!

Congratulations to Tami of Tami's Kitchen Table Talk! She was October's winner and will receive the cookie cutter set! Be sure to enter November's event!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Let's see some entries!

We are halfway through the month, hope to see some more recipe photos! Remember, you can win this great cookie cutter and decorator set !

Thursday, October 1, 2009

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.

Winner for September!

Congratulations go out to Theresa Smith for winning the EZ-Store Cake and Cupcake containers! it pays to enter multiple times :)

October's prize will be uploaded today!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

One more day!

There's one more day left to be eligible to win September's awesome cupcake carrier prize!
Visit the September event to see and to enter!

Monday, September 14, 2009

Runner up winner of August prize

Turns out I do not have any contact information for the reader who submitted the randomly drawn image, therefore I am going to the second in line. That would be Ingrid of 3 B's.. Baseball, Baking & Books for Marshmallow Brownies! Congrats Ingrid!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Winner for August!

The winner of August prize was ~~Madison Stoll who submitted a photo directly to our site of Microwave Sponge Toffee~~. A new winner was drawn because there was no contact information provided by the original winner. Thanks to all who entered!

I will be posting the September contest shortly, the prize is great for those who love to bake - especially cupcakes! ;)

Sunday, August 2, 2009

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

Friday, July 17, 2009

July Winner & Round Up

The winner of July's prize is...

April from I'm Just Here for the Food!

April's entry for Crock Pot Chicken Italiano was randomly chosen as this month's winner, congratulations April!

To see the round up for this month, scroll down. Watch this blog for August's contest announcement starting shortly.

Carrot Cake
Photo submitted by Theresa

Peach Cobbler Crumb Cake
Photo submitted by Theresa

Lasagna Roll Ups
Photo submitted by Theresa

Magic Lemon Meringue Pie
Photo submitted by Theresa

Amish Apple Cake
Photo submitted by Theresa

Onion Roasted Potatoes
Photo submitted by Theresa

Brown Sugar Syrup For Banana Pancakes
Photo submitted by ShalaandLisa

Oven Fried Drumsticks
Photo submitted by Theresa

Barbecue Chicken
Photo submitted by Theresa

Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Photo submitted by April

Cornflake Oven Fried Chicken
Photo submitted by Theresa

Crock Pot Chicken Italiano
Photo submitted by April

Spaghetti And Meatballs
Photo submitted by Theresa

Blueberry Square Cake
Photo submitted by Theresa

Apple Crunch Muffins
Photo submitted by April

Crock Pot Chili
Photo submitted by Theresa

Amish Chicken Casserole
Photo submitted by Gina Simpson

Mediterranean Vegetables
Photo submitted by Sharon Leach

Monday, July 13, 2009

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