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Paula Deen’s Nationwide Cooking Contest – ‘The Real Women of Philadelphia’

Posted by html404 on June 29, 2010
in Contests, Food and Treats

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Paula Deen’s nationwide cooking contest ‘The Real Women of Philadelphia’, comes to a close this week with the final LIVE EVENT in Savannah, GA. Be sure to watch the grand finale LIVE on June 30, 2010 at 8 PM EDT at http://www.PaulaDeen.com/RWOPLive

Updates from the event by Jen Peer, the “voice” of RWOP, can be found on the main blog at http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/

Food Network Star Helps Other Cooks Hone their Culinary Talents

Whether it’s that crowd-pleasing appetizer or your family’s favorite casserole, every great recipe has a go-to ingredient that provides a special touch and creates an inspired flavor. That’s why Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Food Network star Paula Deen have teamed up to host the Real Women of Philadelphia community and casting competition on www.PaulaDeen.com/RealWomen. Home cooks across the country are invited to share how they bring everyday dishes to life with Philly for a chance to win $25,000 and be named one of the Real Women of Philadelphia.

On March 22, cooks began visiting www.PaulaDeen.com/RealWomen to join the Real Women of Philadelphia community and on March 29 they started submitting video auditions showcasing how they use Philly in their favorite dishes – whether it’s their secret ingredient for smooth mashed potatoes or the perfect creamy pasta sauce. Paula has joined the fun too and has posted weekly videos sharing how she prepares her favorite recipes, along with her down-home ideas, tips and tricks.

“I love to take a traditional meal and give it my own twist by adding a new and unexpected ingredient like Philly,” said Paula Deen. “Since I got my start through hard work and determination, I jumped at the chance to give talented home cooks the opportunity to shine through the Real Women of Philadelphia community.”

Based on their videos, 16 lucky finalists have been invited to a live cook-off with Paula in Savannah, Georgia. Each contestant’s recipe will be judged by Paula and her friends and four lucky ladies will be named the Real Women of Philadelphia – winning $25,000 and the opportunity to host their own weekly online cooking show on www.PaulaDeen.com/RealWomen. In addition, these four women will get the chance to contribute to a cookbook highlighting the community’s favorite cream cheese recipes.

Visit www.PaulaDeen.com/RealWomen to find the complete details about the Real Women of Philadelphia casting call and share recipes and tips with other real-life cooks.

About Kraft Foods

The combination of Kraft Foods and Cadbury creates a global powerhouse in snacks, confectionery and quick meals. With annual revenues of approximately $50 billion, the combined company is the world’s second largest food company, making delicious products for billions of consumers in more than 160 countries. The combined company’s portfolio includes 11 iconic brands with revenues exceeding $1 billion – Oreo, Nabisco and LU biscuits; Milka and Cadbury chocolates; Trident gums; Jacobs and Maxwell House coffees; Philadelphia cream cheeses; Kraft cheeses, dinners and dressings; and Oscar Mayer meats. Another 70+ brands generate annual revenues of more than $100 million. Kraft Foods (www.kraftfoodscompany.com; NYSE: KFT) is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor’s 500, Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Ethibel Sustainability Index.

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Bellybars from Nutrabella – Especially for Expectant Mamas

Posted by html404 on May 31, 2010
in All Natural Products, Food and Treats, Pregnancy and Birth

This review is done in cooperation with The Healthy Moms Review Team that I am a part of. I did receive free products, but that in no way affects my review.

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NutraBella Bellybars

All I have to say is yummy, yummy, yummy! I tried the Mellow Oat first which is oat graham and yogurt covering half of the bar. I love yogurt and oatmeal. With my iron still low these Belly Bars have 18 mg iron, plus 800mg of Folic Acid and 8 g of Protein.

I also received a Due for Chocolate milkshake. So for all of us chocolate lovers that is a definite bonus! It was very good, made with real milk without any growth hormones.

The bars and shakes are fortified with all the supplemental nutrients required in a normal pregnancy. The more notable nutrients we expectant mamas need the Bellybar has: 800 mg Folic Acid, 8 g Protein and 18 mg of Iron – something I need mroe of! While Bellybar products are made with no GMOs or growth hormones, they are not certified organic, even though they are labeled “All Natural” because ingredients like brown rice syrup, cane juice etc. No high fructose corn syrup and the like.

I actually think it’s ingenious for Nutrabella to cater to expectant mamas. I love bars like this, so even if they are not certified organic I plan to check to see if our local Walgreens carries them. I find bars high in protein give me an extra boost throughout the day.

For more information visit http://www.nutrabella.com/buy/index.html

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Freschetta Pizzas

Posted by html404 on May 17, 2010
in Food and Treats

I received the following product for free in exchange for writing a review. While I consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, my review is my honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

< I was rather excited when the opportunity arose to receive five coupons for five free Freschetta Frozen Pizzas - pizza is our family's favorite meals. We generally eat homemade, unless we are visiting family and they order out. Frozen pizzas are a rare convenient treat that we buy when on sale. But these were pre-made and would come in handy on a busy night. We tried the NEW Zesty Italian Flatbread, Brick Oven 5-Italian Cheese and a 4 Cheese Naturally Rising, since the store we shopped at had a very limited quantity. I really wanted to try their other NEW pizza Garlic and Spinach, but the store did not have it.

< Most of our family preferred the Zesty Italian, it just had more flavor. I found the sauce flavor of the 5-Italian Cheese odd, but I am use to a sweeter homemade sauce that we make ourselves using a puree or tomato sauce with our own sea salt, organic cane sugar and spices. As my son would say, homemade is BEST! Our girls really liked the pizzas and the opportunity not to help make dinner! It certainly saved us time on clean up and preparation the night we had these Freschetta Pizzas, even though it isn't a very healthy meal. But on a night that we were crunched for time, these pizzas certainly came in handy to get us out the door on time! As much as I appreciated the convenience of the Freshetta pizzas that we received, I have to say that they were not the best frozen pizzas we have ever tasted. Our family tends to be pizza connoisseurs and know what we like about pizza, whether it is take out, frozen or homemade versions! Like I said though, it is a very easy meal. Visit www.freschetta.com for more information. They even have some coupons available on their site.

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Edible Arrangements® Debuts Berry Chocolate RosesTM — Decadent Long-Stemmed Chocolate-Covered Strawberries — Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

Posted by html404 on February 13, 2010
in Food and Treats

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Don’t these chocolate covered strawberries look scrumptiously delicious?! Yummmmmmy in my tum-tummmmy! (We like Pooh Bear around here) I meant to write a post about these earlier in the week, in time for Valentine’s Day, but I just remembered. Better late than never.

Edible Arrangements offers a variety of fruit arrangements as an alternative Valentine’s Day gift…Wow ladies, I don’t know about you, but I’d love a beautiful arrangement that I could look at until I decided it was time to eat it! Which wouldn’t be long by the looks of these photos!

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Here are a few facts from Edible Arrangements:

Inspired by the beauty of long-stemmed roses, Edible Arrangements Berry Chocolate Roses are a clever alternative to traditional Valentine’s Day gifts. Featuring gourmet chocolate-covered strawberries arranged on stem-shaped skewers, Berry Chocolate Roses mark the newest fresh fruit arrangement to debut from Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit displays and chocolate-dipped fruit. Each hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberry bouquet is arranged in a signature red box — making it a beautiful, delicious and unique gift solution for the holiday.

Edible Arrangements also offers a variety of fresh fruit bouquets that are guaranteed to deliver happiness this Valentine’s Day and beyond. Featured arrangements include:

— Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries with Mixed Toppings - One dozen fresh strawberries hand-dipped in gourmet chocolate. This assortment will include a variety of flavors such as semi-sweet chocolate, coconut and almonds ($39).

— Valentine’s Day Berry Chocolate Bouquet® – A perfect combination of fruit & chocolate, this mouth-watering arrangement is filled with fresh strawberries, gourmet chocolate-covered strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe, pineapple daisies and hearts. Arrangements are available in an assortment of sizes ($69, $99, $129, $159, $209).

Ordering Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements bouquets are made-to-order to ensure freshness; no preservatives or sweeteners are used. The artistically designed fresh fruit bouquets are arranged in a designer container and delivered fresh or available for pick-up at one of more than 900 Edible Arrangements locations worldwide.

Ordering from Edible Arrangements is quick, simple and a surefire way to deliver happiness. Assortments are available via a toll-free number at 1-877-DO-FRUIT, or online at www.EdibleArrangements.com.

About Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements International, Inc. is the leading purveyor of delicious, high quality, artistically designed fresh fruit arrangements that are a practical and healthy gift delivering happiness no matter the season. Founded in 1999 in East Haven, Conn. by Tariq Farid, Edible Arrangements earned the 48th spot on Entrepreneur’s 2009 Franchise 500® ranking. Edible Arrangements has more than 900 operating locations worldwide and is rapidly expanding with franchises across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and throughout the United Arab Emirates. Customers may order arrangements by telephone 1-877-DO-FRUIT, at one of the company’s retail stores, or online at EdibleArrangements.com.