NUTELLA: The 30 Best Recipes Giveaway

I am partnering with StyleVisa to give away NUTELLA: The 30 Best Recipes. There will be one (1) winner whom will each receive one (1) NUTELLA: The 30 Best Recipes. The suggested retail price of NUTELLA: The 30 Best Recipes is US$10.95.

Nutella is perhaps the world’s most famous chocolate and hazelnut spread. Sweet and rich, it is divine on toast for breakfast, in a peanut butter sandwich for lunch, and as a topping to a favorite dessert. But Nutella, surprisingly versatile and easy to work with, can do even more than most realize.

The new book NUTELLA [Jacquie Small LLP, AUGUST 2013, $10.95 US / $11.99 CAN], explores new ways of using, baking with and enjoying Nutella with 30 mouth-watering recipes. These delicious recipes include irresistible macaroons and tasty cheesecakes, all in a handy, easy-to-use book for all the fans of the famous spread. Some of delectable recipes include:

Nutella and OrangeNutella Whoopie PiesNutella SoufflésNutella MousseNutella Mini Swiss RollsNutella Twelfth Night TartNutella CharlotteMango and Nutella Spring Rolls

The book is whimsically trimmed and bound in the shape of a jar of Nutella and is divided into sections such as little Nutella treats and Nutella for sharing that make it easy to find the perfect Nutella recipe for any occasion. Better yet, each recipe is accompanied by a gorgeous full-color photograph making the book even more mouth-watering and irresistible. NUTELLA: The 30 Best Recipes is the ideal recipe guide for fans of this most-loved of chocolate treats both near and far!

Eligibility: United States. No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: June 1, 2014, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on June 2, 2014. The prize is proudly sponsored by StyleVisa. To enter, please follow the steps below.

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Nespresso VertuoLine Giveaway

To celebrate the upcoming Mother’s Day in a few weeks time, I am partnering with my friends at Nespresso to give away a Nespresso VertuoLine. There will be one (1) winner whom will receive one (1) Nespresso VertuoLine. The suggested retail price of the Nespresso VertuoLine is US$299.

Nespresso is once again revolutionizing the world of Coffee by launching the new VertuoLine system, which produces freshly brewed Coffee and authentic Espresso with a rich, generous crema.

CENTRIFUSION™ TECHNOLOGY

The unique centrifuge action of the Nespresso VertuoLine ensures you get every drop of flavor from each Nespresso capsule. Just insert a capsule and close the lever-when activated, the capsule spins at 7,000 rotations per minute, blending ground Coffee with hot water and producing the perfect crema to complement your favorite Coffee or Espresso.

AUTOMATIC BLEND RECOGNITION

Individual capsules are recognized automatically – allowing for the perfect extraction of every Grand Cru. There’s no need to change settings – the one-touch brew feature lets you create exceptional freshly brewed Coffee or authentic Espresso at the touch of a button.

7000 RPM maximum RPMs40oz tank capacity15-20 second preheating time9 minute automatic shutoff8.32” X 11.91” X 11.93” machine dimensions (WxDxH)10.8 lb machine weight1350 W machine power14 capsule container capacity

Eligibility: United States only. No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: May 25, 2014, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on May 26, 2014. The prize is proudly sponsored by Nespresso. To enter, please follow the steps below.

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Chinese Pork Ribs with Plum Preserves + Giveaway

This winter has been super busy here at my Brooklyn studio. Since launching Plate & Pencil, and being busy teaching a ton of post-holiday classes, I've been pretty much sticking to simple nightly cooking routines. Roast chicken and salads. Spaghetti. Takeout. A Sunday of dumpling-making followed by 5 days of dumplings for dinner. I kept meaning to get back into the kitchen to develop a new recipe. And luckily, a few weeks ago, I got asked by Bonne Maman, one of my favorite jam companies, to develop a recipe with the National Pork Board to use one of their delicious jams and preserves with St. Louis-style pork ribs.

How could I say no to developing a recipe for sweet and savory ribs?

When I make Chinese-style roasted meats, there is usually a sweet element involved, whether in the form of honey, sugar, and/or hoisin sauce. So it wasn't a big departure to use plum preserves instead. The thick texture makes the preserves perfect for a marinade, and they whisk easily with other ingredients I have on hand.

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Beka Roma Fondue Set Giveaway

I am partnering with my friends at Beka Cookware to give away a Beka Roma Fondue set. There will be one (1) winner whom will receive one (1) Beka Roma Fondue set. The suggested retail price of the Beka Roma Fondue set is US$54.95.

The Roma Fondue pot from Beka Cookware is a multi-functional fondue set that serves six. The base pot is manufactured in high quality stainless steel with an encapsulated sandwich base for excellent heat conductivity and retention, and a matching splatter lid is included. The stainless base is perfect for making meat fondue. The white ceramic fondue pot is designed as a bain marie/double boiler, and fits down into the stainless steel pot (with water added) and is perfect for serving cheese fondue. The rechaud stand is made of stainless steel and has protector caps on the feet to prevent scratches on your tabletop. This multi-functional fondue set comes with 6 fondue forks in stainless steel with assorted accent colors at the ends to make them distinguishable. The burner with lid is also constructed of stainless steel and holds the fondue fuel (not included).

Multi-use fondue pot for sixHigh quality stainless steel base pot suitable for all cooktopsSet includes stainless steel pot with lid, ceramic pot, rechaud stand, six fondue forks and fuel burner (fuel not included)Great for meat, shellfish, cheese or vegetable fonduesDishwasher safe

Eligibility: United States only. No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: March 16, 2014, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on March 17, 2014. The prize is proudly sponsored by Beka Cookware. To enter, please follow the steps below.

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Slowstar Vertical Slow Juicer and Mincer Giveaway

To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, I am partnering with my friends at Tribest Life to give away a Slowstar Vertical Slow Juicer & Mincer. There will be two (2) winner whom will receive one (1) unit of Slowstar Vertical Slow Juicer & Mincer each. The suggested retail price of the Slowstar Vertical Slow Juicer & Mincer is US$449.

Constantly seeking ways to help its customers get the highest nutritional value from whole foods in the most efficient way possible, Tribest® is launching a new 2-in-1 vertical slow juicer and mincer with Duoblade® technology. When a juicer uses too much speed, it creates air bubbles that degrade (oxidize) the nutritional value of the juice. The new single auger Slowstar® juicer works at a slower RPM than other vertical juicers on the market to effectively protect even the most delicate nutrients and features more torque power to make that possible. Easily juicing your favorite fruits and vegetables from apples and oranges to carrots and leafy greens, the Slowstar proves that – even when it comes to juicing – slow and steady wins the race.

Unlike other vertical single auger juicers on the market, the Slowstar has a double-edged Duoblade auger that creates a double-cut for less jamming and less pulp in your juice. It easily breaks down stringy fibrous produce and leafy greens such as kale, celery and wheatgrass. Having two edges allows the Duoblade auger to do twice as much work as a traditional auger, which means it only has to spin at 47 RPM to juice the same amount of produce per minute compared to the traditional 80RPM for other slow juicers. This lower speed preserves the nutritional value of the juice by preventing friction and heat during the process and it produces greater juice yield with less foam.

The Slowstar can do more than juice produce. Simply replace the top of the machine with the mincing attachment to turn the Slowstar into a multi-purpose tool that allows you to create your favorite recipes like sorbets, nut butters, pates and sauces and get the most out of your produce.

The Slowstar also features an advanced three stage reduction gear technology that creates more than twice the torque force compared to all other slow juicers. It touts a 200 watt motor with as much torque as a 9HP motor. This power makes crushing, mincing, and homogenizing jobs smooth and effortless even at the Slowstar’s slow speed. Other slow juicers on the market run with a 150 watt motor, equivalent to a 4HP motor.

Eligibility: United States only. No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: March 2, 2014, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on March 3, 2014. The prize is proudly sponsored by Tribest Life. To enter, please follow the steps below.

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Pre-Launch Giveaway: Online Vietnamese Classics Class

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January 23, 2014Pre-Launch Giveaway: Online Vietnamese Classics Class

Great news! Next Tuesday on January 28, my second online cooking class with Craftsy launches. “Vietnamese Classics: Pho, Noodles & Beyond" is a fun class that covers a number of favorite go-to Vietnamese dishes, things that I make at home, order out at restaurants – foods like goi cuon rice paper rolls, chicken and beef pho noodle soups, and bun rice noodle salad bowls. I designed the class as a primer on Vietnamese ingredients, cooking techniques, as well as how to shop at Asian markets.

When Craftsy invited me back to teach Vietnamese cooking, they asked me what I wanted to include. Pho(!), of course. But I wanted to offer a tight, focused survey of the classics, so I built the class around popular kinds of rice noodles, a core component of Viet kitchen. Given all that, the class lessons progress in difficulty – from dishes that are doable with supermarket ingredients to those that required a little stretching (i.e., going into the ‘hood for authentic Asian ingredients).

Join me to cook, shop, cook, and eat Vietnamese classics.

For example, I developed a nifty quick version of pho noodle soup, one that I’m truly proud of, that I’d serve you if you came to my home I had only 30 minutes to prepare you something deliciously satisfying. It took a couple of weeks of tinkering in my kitchen to come up with that recipe, a nice segue to the more traditional, slow recipes for chicken and beef pho. I like to push people bit by bit in the books I write and the classes I teach.

I also wanted to take cooks inside an Asian market. That’s the number one obstacle for many people when they’re starting out. “Okay!” the editor and director enthusiastically said. Director/producer Joe Baran scouted and found an Asian market for us to shoot in.

I have never been in single- or negative-digit temperatures before!

Unfortunately, we scheduled the shoot during the hideous cold spell early last December. But things worked out fine once I managed to avoid slipping on the icy sidewalk and got inside the market. You wouldn’t know it by watching the lesson in the class.

One of highlights of the shoot was the fact that Joe’s family came to the studio. They were very interested in learning about Vietnamese cooking and braved the freezing temperatures to drive to the studio. His older son had tested my quick pho recipe, preparing it to earn an A++ in his junior high cooking class. Joe’s two sons tried out the food we’d made on set, and this photo says it all:

A major vote of confidence from the Baran boys

The point of this online Viet class -- and my in-person classes too -- is that I help you build a foundation for making the Vietnamese dishes covered in class as well as ones that you may want to try in the future. There's a bit of etiquette too, as I discuss how to avoid pho faux pas. That’s to say, there are lots of takeaways!

As with the Asian dumplings class that I made with Craftsy, this one is packed full of helpful information and entertaining tidbits. Once you’ve bought the class, you own it forever and can watch at your leisure, wherever you want. Plus, you can pose questions and I answer them – just like a classroom.

Leading up to next Tuesday’s launch, Craftsy is giving away one free class enrolment!

The giveaway lowdown:

The prize: One (1) registration to Vietnamese Classics: Pho, Noodles & Beyond (value $39.99)Who can enter: Any member of Craftsy (it’s free to join and there is no purchase necessary)Does your location matter? No, Craftsy classes are accessible worldwideWho draws the winning entry: CraftsyGiveaway end date: 5pm (PST), Monday, January 27Giveaway winner announcement: Tuesday, January 28How to enter: Complete and submit the entry form at Craftsy (don't leave a comment here) 

Because Craftsy is hosting the giveaway, submit your entry by using the form at Crafsy. Good luck!

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Great news! Next Tuesday on January 28, my second online cooking class with Craftsy launches. “Vietnamese Classics: Pho, Noodles & Beyond" is a fun class that covers a number of favorite go-to Vietnamese dishes, things that I make at home, order out at restaurants – foods like goi cuon rice paper rolls, chicken and beef pho noodle soups, and bun rice noodle salad bowls. I designed the class as a primer on Vietnamese ingredients, cooking techniques, as well as how to shop at Asian markets.

When Craftsy invited me back to teach Vietnamese cooking, they asked me what I wanted to include. Pho(!), of course. But I wanted to offer a tight, focused survey of the classics, so I built the class around popular kinds of rice noodles, a core component of Viet kitchen. Given all that, the class lessons progress in difficulty – from dishes that are doable with supermarket ingredients to those that required a little stretching (i.e., going into the ‘hood for authentic Asian ingredients).

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$100 Costco Cash Card Giveaway

To celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year and also the arrival of Easy Chinese Recipes at Costco Wholesale locations, I’m partnering with Tuttle Publishing to giveaway a $100 Costco Cash Card. There will be one (1) winner whom will receive one (1) Costco Cash Card of which, when activated, will have a balance of $100 that can be used at any Costco Wholesale.

My cookbook, Easy Chinese Recipes: Family Favorites From Dim Sum to Kung Pao, will be available at the following Costco Wholesale locations, so go pick up a copy for you and your friends. It’s one of the best selling Chinese cookbook on Amazon for two years, so own it today!

Eligibility: United States. No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: February 23, 2014, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on February 24, 2014. The prize is proudly sponsored by Tuttle Publishing. To enter, please follow the steps below.

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Season with Spice Asian Spice Kit Giveaway

I’m partnering with my friends at Season with Spice to giveaway a Season with Spice Asian Spice Kit. There will be one (1) winner whom will receive one (1) Season with Spice Asian Spice Kit containing 7 medium sized spice jars (listed below). The suggested retail price of the Season with Spice Asian Spice Kit is US$34.43.

Launched in 2011 in my home island of Penang, Season with Spice is a spice shop now located in Minnesota, specializing in premium Asian spices and handcrafted blends.

My friend Reese, also from Penang, developed the company with her husband, Mark, while they were living on the island, working on various community projects in the UNESCO World Heritage site of George Town. One project included the creation of a local spice trail, which gave them a better understanding of the cultural, historical, environmental, and culinary value of spices. This understanding grew into a passion, and Season with Spice became an outlet to share their knowledge of spices, and all the deliciously spicy recipes they continue to share on their company’s blog.

Season with Spice – now an established Asian Spice Shop in the US – offers over 100 premium spices and blends to help you cook up some of your favorite Asian dishes at home. They’ve selected a few of their favorites for you to stock up your spice rack with new, exciting flavors:

Penang Chinese Five Spice: Warm, sweet, and aromatic, Chinese Five Spice ??? is the principal spice blend used in Chinese cooking. The special recipe of this classic mix is a Penang-inspired version, which includes additional spices – most notably citrus powder, cardamom, and nutmeg. It’s a versatile blend that will impart a wonderfully bold flavor to any recipe that calls for Chinese Five Spice.Malaysian Satay Seasoning: Chicken satay – those tasty little tidbits skewered with bamboo sticks, grilled over a charcoal fire, and served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce – is the perfect combination of smoke & spice. This Malaysian Satay Seasoning represents that flavor, rich in turmeric, coriander, ginger, and cumin, blended with the essential base ingredients of many Malaysian dishes – garlic & shallots. Then dashes of fennel and galangal for depth, a hint of cayenne for some flare, and finally lemongrass for a citrusy reminder that this is a true Southeast Asian seasoning.Japanese Seven Spice: Spicier than you’d expect for a seasoning commonly found on Japanese tables, but when the heat subsides, the sweet, salty, citrusy, nutty flavors reveal the vivid, versatile qualities of this Japanese Seven Spice (Shichimi Togarashi).Sweet & Spicy Curry Powder: This handcrafted curry blend begins with a blend of coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, and cumin – the base spices to create that familiar, but delectable aroma of curry. Then the warming spices are slowly mixed in – cinnamon for its sweetness; ginger for those spicy, lemony notes; fennel to add an element of freshness; and clove for that heavenly, rich fragrance. And finally, as the flavors combine and harmonize, that’s when the spicy kick is mixed in – black pepper, Kashmiri chili powder, and cayenne pepper.Sichuan Peppercorns: An experience more than a flavor, Sichuan Peppercorns create a simultaneous numbing, tongue-tingling, party-in-your-mouth sensation. Match these magical russet-colored husks with chili peppers to make spicy Sichuan dishes at home such as Kung Pao Chicken, Ma La Tofu, and Dan Dan Noodles.Balinese Pyramid Sea Salt: An all-natural sea salt that forms into hollow, pyramid-shaped flakes that gives this unique salt a delectable texture. This amazing, naturally occurring creation from the island of Bali adds a special taste to your Asian dishes, and a must-try on seafood.Tandoori Seasoning: A combination of rich, red spices – Sweet Spanish Paprika and the essential, vibrant kick of Kashmiri Chili Powder – with a hint of turmeric, creates the base of this bright, aromatic blend. Then the warming spices are mixed in – bold flavors commonly used in North Indian cuisine like ginger, cumin, garlic, and cardamom. For balance, coriander is added in, and for a citrus note, dashes of mango powder. Finally, to emphasize that smoky tandoori flavor, a touch of Smoked Spanish Paprika.

Eligibility: United States only. No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: February 16, 2014, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on February 17, 2014. The prize is proudly sponsored by Season with Spice. To enter, please follow the steps below.

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Zojirushi Rice Cooker & Mizkan Bundle Giveaway

To celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with Rasa Malaysia readers, my client and sponsor Mizkan is giving away a set of Mizkan products plus a Zojirushi Umami® Micom Rice Cooker (total value: $300.00) to one (1) lucky reader.

The Mizkan All-Purpose Asian Condiments set consists of the following of Mizkan Japanese condiments:

Mizkan Oigatsuo Tsuyu Bonito Flavored Soup BaseMizkan Sesame Goma Shabu SauceMizkan Creamy Sesame DressingMizkan PonzuMizkan Honteri Mirin (Sweet Seasoning)

You can use the Mizkan Japanese condiments above to prepare a wide range of Japanese cooking, so please follow my Mizkan recipes on Rasa Malaysia.

Eligibility: United States only. Closing Date: February 23, 2014, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on February 24, 2014. The prize is proudly sponsored by Mizkan. To enter, please follow the steps below.

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Nespresso Umilk Giveaway

To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, I am partnering with my friends at Nespresso to give away a Nespresso Umilk. There will be one (1) winner whom will receive one (1) Nespresso Umilk. The suggested retail price of the Nespresso Umilk is US$229.

U embodies a new generation of Nespresso machines. With its pure and elegant lines, flexible design its tactile interface, U is the new accomplice of our daily life.

Features

Removable water tank: 0.8 litersUsed capsules container capacity: 12Empty water tank detectionOptimized heat up timeAutomatic shut off after 9 minutes, programmableCable storageElectronic ‘full capsule container’ indicatorNo-drip nozzleFast preheating time: 25 seconds

Technical Specs

Fast preheating time: 25 seconds27 oz. water tankUsed capsule container capacity: 12Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.5 x 9.8 x 14.5 inAutomatic Coffee Volume Control19 bar pressure pump

Eligibility: United States only. No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: Dec 22, 2013, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on Dec 23, 2013. The prize is proudly sponsored by Nespresso. To enter, please follow the steps below.

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Cinnamon Pear Muffins + Giveaway

November officially marks the beginning of baking season in my apartment. Most of the year, I'll occasionally make cookies, pies, and muffins, but spend the majority of my time in the kitchen on savory bites like dumplings, noodles, stir-fries. But come mid-November, the baking kicks into high gear. (So does the pinning of baked good images on Pinterest.)

Mostly I'm testing out food gifts for family and friends or goodies I can contribute to the table for Thanksgiving or Christmas week. The past few years I've been delegated with making pies for Thanksgiving, but this year I'll also add some muffins to the mix for Thanksgiving morning. After all, you can't start preparing turkey, stuffing, gravy, and pies on an empty stomach.

This month I'm doing a post for BlogHer with Del Monte to come up with a holiday recipe inspired by Del Monte® products. So I'm using some Del Monte® Bartlett Pear Halves to make batches of cinnamon-scented muffins. (So fitting for fall, right?)

You can easily have a convenient garden in your pantry with Del Monte® canned fruits and vegetables. Almost all (90%) of their produce is grown in the U.S. The fruits and vegetables are picked and packed at the height of ripeness. And 95% of their canned fruit and vegetables (including tomatoes) are preservative-free. To prepare for a holiday season full of drinking and chocolate-eating, it's good to have a pantry stocked with fruit and vegetables within reach.

I used the Bartlett Pear Halves in 100% pear juice from concentrate. After draining the pears and chopping them up to 1-inch cubes, I just mixed the cubes into the prepared batter and put them into the oven to bake. 

It was pretty easy to whip up a batch of these Cinnamon Pear Muffins just after rolling out of bed last weekend, while still in my pajamas, with just a fresh pot of coffee to get me going.  It was a nice and relaxing way to wake up and bake, without needing to run out to the grocery store. The kitchen smelled like cinnamon and nutmeg all morning. This is a scenario I want to recreate on Thanksgiving and Christmas day.

What are your favorite fruit and vegetables to stock in your pantry? Answer in the comments below and you could win a $100 Crate and Barrel gift card! 

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Cinnamon Pear Muffins

Makes 12

2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling on top of the muffins1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup white granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling on top of the muffins2 eggs1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup soy milk1 15-ounce can Del Monte® Pears Halves in 100% Pear Juice from Concentrate, drained and dicedPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F.In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.In a mixer or separate mixing bowl, cream the butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.Add half the flour mixture and half of the soy milk and continue mixing. Add the remainder of the flour mixture and soy milk and mix just until the batter is smooth.After draining the pears and chopping them up to 1-inch cubes, mix the cubes into the prepared batter.Line a muffin tray with muffin cups and butter to top of the pan. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups (they should fill up to the top of the cups.) Sprinkle extra sugar and cinnamon on top of each muffin. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.Carefully transfer the muffins to a cooling rack to cool, then enjoy!

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You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

This sweepstakes runs from 11/18/2013-12/18/2013

Be sure to visit the Del Monte® brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers reviews and find more chances to win!

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Anolon Nouvelle Copper 11-Piece Set Giveaway

I am partnering with my friends at Anolon to give away an Anolon Nouvelle Copper 11-Piece Set. There will be one (1) winner whom will receive one (1) Anolon Nouvelle Copper 11-Piece Set. The total retail price of the Anolon Nouvelle Copper 11-Piece Set is US$399.99.

With a European-inspired design, the superior heat conducting properties of copper, and a graceful flare, the pleasing contrasting colors of this cookware set give it a look of luxury. Create splendid meals with this set of pots and pans that offers everything a gourmet cook needs. From coq au vin to pork tenderloin to a heartwarming batch of your grandma’s beef vegetable soup, this 11-piece cookware set has whatever you need to cook an outstanding meal.

Anolon® Nouvelle Copper features durable, hard anodized construction crafted with copper to deliver optimum heat control and perfect cooking performance. The double full cap base features a copper core, enveloped between aluminum, completed with a magnetized stainless steel base. The copper and aluminum provide excellent heat conduction, and the stainless steel base makes this cookware suitable for all cooktops, including induction. Restaurant tested Autograph® 2 nonstick delivers enduring food release and easy cleaning, and is metal utensil safe. The generously appointed cast stainless steel handles are attached to the pan body using innovative flush-rivet technology, making clean up quick and easy. The elegant stainless steel lid fits securely, locking in flavor and nutrients. With its attractive tulip shape and excellent heat conduction, Anolon® Nouvelle Copper delivers timeless performance that will be treasured for years to come. Oven safe to 500- F.

Anolon Nouvelle Copper 11-Piece Set Includes:

1 Qt. Covered Saucepan3 Qt. Covered Saucepan8 Qt. Covered Stockpot3 Qt. Covered Saute with helper handle8.5? Skillet12? Covered SkilletSlotted SpoonSolid SpoonSlotted TurnerBonus Items: 10? Skillet, 3 Qt. covered sauteuse with swing lid

Eligibility: United States only. No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: January 12, 2014, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on January 13, 2014. The prize is proudly sponsored by Anolon. To enter, please follow the steps below.

Eligibility: United States only. No purchase necessary and subject to these official giveaway rules.

Step 1
Like Rasa Malaysia on Facebook. (Click on the Like button below.)

Step 2

Follow Rasa Malaysia on Twitter. (Click on the Follow @rasamalaysia button below. If you don’t have Twitter, skip this step.)

Step 3

Like Anolon on Facebook. (Click on the Like button below.)

Step 4

Fill in the form below. You can enter to win using this form every day.

You will be redirected to the “Thank You” page if your entry is successfully submitted.

ONE ENTRY PER DAY STRICTLY ENFORCED.

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iPad Mini 16GB Retina Giveaway (WORLDWIDE)

To thank ALL my fans for your continued support and to celebrate the upcoming holiday season, I’m giving away a 16GB Apple iPad mini with Retina Display. There will be one (1) winner whom will receive one (1) 16GB Apple iPad mini with Retina Display. The suggested retail price of the 16GB Apple iPad mini with Retina Display is US$399.

Any way you look at it, iPad mini is just incredible. And the stunning Retina display is only the beginning. With a new A7 chip, advanced wireless, and powerful apps — all beautifully integrated with iOS 7 — iPad mini with Retina display lets you do more than you ever imagined. Feature for feature, it’s identical to iPad Air in every way. Except for its super-portable, hold-it-in-one-hand, still-just-right mini size.

7.9-inch Retina Display
Now iPad mini looks even more brilliant in your hand. The Retina display has over 3.1 million pixels — a million more than an HDTV. That’s a 2048-by-1536 resolution, four times the resolution of the previous-generation iPad mini. In fact, the pixels are so close together, your eyes can’t distinguish them. So photos and videos show incredible detail and text is razor sharp. Because the best pixels are the ones you never see.

Thin and light design
There are many incredible new features inside iPad mini. It has a stunning Retina display, the incredibly powerful A7 chip, advanced wireless technologies, and more. Yet it’s still thin and light (and mini). It’s just 0.29 inch thin and weighs less than three-quarters of a pound. So while you can do even more, you won’t feel like you’re holding any more.

Incredible performance
The new Apple-designed A7 chip brings 64-bit desktop-class architecture to iPad. That means up to 4x the CPU speed and up to 8x the graphics performance for everything you do. And still up to 10 hours of battery life to study, play, build, and create whatever you want, all you want.

Advanced wireless
Your new favorite app, book, or movie. Your next FaceTime call or iMessage. Ultrafast wireless lets you access the things you love, right from iPad mini. So more than ever, you can stay in sync and in touch.

Great apps included
iPad mini is the perfect everyday companion. Because it comes with apps that help you do the everyday things you love to do, like check your email, talk to Mom over FaceTime, or consult Siri to settle a bet. And now iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are free with iPad mini.3 So you can write the next great novel, nail your presentation, and compose a score for your home movie — all from your iPad mini. And all these apps are optimized for 64-bit architecture. So they run smoothly and powerfully and make iPad mini — and you — more capable than ever. From the moment you turn it on.

App Store
Plan a road trip. Study whale migration. Draw blueprints for a building. Or repel a zombie invasion. For anything and everything you do, there’s an iPad app. And new ones are always being added in the App Store. iPad apps are so much easier to use and love, because they aren’t just stretched-out phone apps. They feel like they’re made for iPad — because they are made for iPad. They take advantage of every pixel on the Retina display and leverage technologies like the gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass. And with the incredible potential of 64-bit architecture, this is just the beginning for what you’ll be able to do (and explore, and study, and draw, and zap) with iPad mini.

Eligibility: Worldwide (subject to United States export regulations). No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: January 12, 2014, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on January 13, 2014. The prize is proudly sponsored by Rasa Malaysia. To enter, please follow the steps below.

Eligibility: Worldwide (subject to United States export regulations). No purchase necessary and subject to these official giveaway rules.

Step 1
Like Rasa Malaysia on Facebook. (Click on the Like button below.)

Step 2

Follow Rasa Malaysia on Twitter. (Click on the Follow @rasamalaysia button below. If you don’t have Twitter, skip this step.)

Step 3

Fill in the form below. You can enter to win using this form every day.

You will be redirected to the “Thank You” page if your entry is successfully submitted.

ONE ENTRY PER DAY STRICTLY ENFORCED.

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Le Creuset Casserole Giveaway

I am partnering with my friends at Le Creuset to give away a Le Creuset Heritage Collection 3 qt. Round Casserole. There will be one (1) winner whom will receive one (1) Le Creuset Heritage Collection 3 qt. Round Casserole, available exclusively at Williams-Sonoma.

Layered desserts and oven-baked side dishes are presented beautifully at the table in the Heritage Collection 3 qt. round casserole. The dependable stoneware transfers easily from oven to table, and can be used for storing leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer. Scalloped side handles and a looped handle on the lid recall early Le Creuset designs.

Features:

Stoneware maintains even temperatures and prevents scorchingUnmatched thermal resistance – safe for freezer, microwave, oven, broiler and dishwasherDense stoneware blocks moisture absorption to prevent cracking, crazing and ripplingImpermeable exterior enamel resists scratches and stains, and is safe for cutting on with knivesNearly-nonstick glazed interior easily releases foods for quick cleanup

Eligibility: United States only. No purchase necessary and subject to this official giveaway rules. Closing Date: December 29, 2013, 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email on December 30, 2013. The prize is proudly sponsored by Le Creuset. To enter, please follow the steps below.

Eligibility: United States only. No purchase necessary and subject to these official giveaway rules.

Step 1
Like Rasa Malaysia on Facebook. (Click on the Like button below.)

Step 2

Follow Rasa Malaysia on Twitter. (Click on the Follow @rasamalaysia button below. If you don’t have Twitter, skip this step.)

Step 3

Like Le Creuset on Facebook. (Click on the Like button below.)

Step 4

Fill in the form below. You can enter to win using this form every day.

You will be redirected to the “Thank You” page if your entry is successfully submitted.

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Giveaway Winner: Asian Dumplings Online Class

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Goodness, there were 115 people entered in the drawing for the free Craftsy class. According to Craftsy, that was quite strong showing of interest. The winner was just selected and it was "Kara." Congratulations and I'll see you in class.

For folks who didn't win, stay tuned for a special discount price for the class. I'd love for you to join me in this cool new way to learn. In the next VWK post, I'll preview the class, etc. Rock on!

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Goodness, there were 115 people entered in the drawing for the free Craftsy class. According to Craftsy, that was quite strong showing of interest. The winner was just selected and it was "Kara." Congratulations and I'll see you in class.

For folks who didn't win, stay tuned for a special discount price for the class. I'd love for you to join me in this cool new way to learn. In the next VWK post, I'll preview the class, etc. Rock on!

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