Birthday Giveaway

Today is my birthday!  I always have looked forward to my birthday because it means fall is on it's way, and I LOVE fall!

{This basically sums up my view on birthdays, or any day really}

This year I decided to giveaway one of my absolute FAVORITE kitchen tools: a Pampered Chef Garlic Press!

 {The Pampered Chef Garlic Press}

 {After almost two years of almost daily use, it still looks and works like brand new!}

{Garlic press side view}

I received this garlic press as part of my bridal shower gifts, and I love it's full metal design.  I grew up with a Pampered Chef garlic press, and I couldn't image cooking with out.  If you want to learn how to peel garlic like a chef, view my tutorial!

Enter below for a chance to win!  This giveaway ends on Tuesday, September 23, and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 24.  Good luck and thanks!

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Open only to US residents over the age of 18.  Pampered Chef did not sponsor this post and all content is my opinion.

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Pyrex Mixing Bowl Set Giveaway!

Whew!  This last week off has flown by!  I needed a break and enjoyed my time off.  I was going to do some blogging stuff, but I didn't get around to it (again--where did the time go?!).

 {Clockwise from left to right, Cumberland Falls, meadow by our campsite, and cooking corn over a campfire}

What did I do during my time off?  The hubby and I went camping at Cumberland Falls with our niece.  We went horseback riding, saw the massive Cumberland Falls (Niagara of the South--it's so incredible and LOUD!), and went white water rafting on the Cumberland River via Sheltowee Trace Outfitters (seriously the BEST white water rafting experience with Class 2-4 rapids--depending on the water level).  We are planning to go again later this year to see the Moonbow!

 What better way to come back than to host a giveaway?  I didn't think much either!

{My Pyrex mixing bowl set minus the middle bowl which is currently being used to thaw some meat}

I love my Pyrex mixing bowls.  Not only can they handle hot or cold mixing, but they come with lids for easy storage.  Although the set I am giving away isn't exactly mine (because mine are about 6 years old), they are still beautiful!

 {New Pryex mixing bowl set!}

The contest ends on Sunday, August 3, and the winner will be announced on Monday, August 4.  Contest is only open to residents in US states/territories.

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Good luck and thanks for reading!  I hope that you had a great week!
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Shaved Asparagus Pizza

For Mother's Day I made my mom lunch.  I made her this pizza because it combines everything she loves--cheese, asparagus, and pizza.  This pizza was easy and so delicious!  We are already making plans to have this pizza again with different combinations of vegetables!

 {Shaved Asparagus Pizza}

Asparagus was courtesy of the Farmer's Market which I did not get a picture because my hands were full of bouncing puppy and flowers (I love getting flowers from the local market!).  I also apologize for the pictures.  I forgot my camera, and my god-dog ate my mom's so I used my phone's camera.

 {Shaving asparagus}

 {Pile of shaved asparagus}

 {Gathering toppings for pizza}

 {Pizza before it was baked}

One year ago:  Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Shaved Asparagus Pizza
from smitten kitchen cookbook

Makes 1-12 inch thin crust pizza

Prep time: 40 minutes
Assembly time: 8 minutes
Cook time:  15 minutes

1 recipe rush hour pizza dough
1/2 pound asparagus spears (or other vegetables of your choice like spinach and mushroom)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced

1. Make pizza dough.
2. Meanwhile, prepare asparagus.  Do not cut off the ends as these will be your "handles" as you peel the asparagus.  Holding a single spear by its tough end, lay it flat on a cutting board.  Use a vegetable peeler, create long shavings of asparagus by drawing the peeler from the base to the top of the asparagus stalk.  Repeat with remaining stalks, and don't worry if they are not all even!
3. Preheat oven to 500 with pizza stone inside the oven. 
4. Roll out pizza dough.
5. Take the pizza stone out once hot and sprinkle cornmeal on the stone to prevent the pizza from sticking.
6. Transfer dough to the hot pizza stone.
7. Working quickly, sprinkle Parmesan on top of dough followed by placing mozzarella on top of Parmesan.
8. Sprinkle garlic over cheeses.
9. Top everything with the shaved asparagus.
10. Bake pizza for 10-15 minutes or until edges are browned, cheese is bubbly, and asparagus slightly charred.
11. Sprinkle pizza with green onions and some grinds of pepper.
12. Serve. 

I am so happy to announce that the winner of the salt and pepper grinder giveaway is Michelle!  I have sent the winner a message so I can send them their wonderful prize!

I want to thank everyone who has supported this blog by reading or helping be my food guinea pigs!!!  Here's to another year of blogging! <3

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Giveaway! Salt and Pepper Grinders

I am so excited to announce I am holding my very first giveaway!  I thought it was very fitting considering this month will mark my second year of blogging!  I wanted to give one of my readers a special gift as a thank-you for supporting me!

I will be giving away one salt grinder and one pepper grinder.  I received these as part of my wedding gifts almost two years ago, and I am obsessed with them!  The hubby (who loves pepper) admits that he really can taste the difference between using the already ground pepper and the freshly ground pepper.  Let's say he prefers it freshly ground!

 {Prize is one salt grinder and one pepper grinder!}

 {You can adjust the size of the grind}

 {To refill, you flip it over and unscrew the bottom!}

 {Mine sit on the back of my stove in easy reach!}

Enter using the Rafflecopter below until Monday, May 19!  

The winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 20!  (Only open to continental US)

Good luck!

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