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Win a Happy Grub Squeezable Pancake Mix Variety Pack!

Do you love homemade pancakes? Do you enjoy cooking with your little ones? Happy Grub squeezable pancake mix makes it fun and easy to create your own pancakes without having to worry about leaving behind a mess. Just add water, shake and squeeze!

Made of all natural and organic ingredients, Happy Grub squeezable pancake mix comes in four yummy and nutritious flavors: butter milk, yummy banana, apple cinnamon and whole wheat? Each flavor is complete with an organic buttermilk base, organic unbleached flour and organic whole egg. With Happy Grub, you can make pancakes in any shape or design within minutes. Plus, it can be used to make waffles too.

Are you looking for some fun activities to do with your kids? How about baking yummy treats together? More than just a baking kit, Baketivity offers a wonderful way to bond with children and build skills in an informal way! It is easy, fun, and mess-free with the most delicious results!

What makes Baketivity a smart choice?

Wholesome Ingredients: Create everlasting memories with fresh, certified Kosher ingredients that are manufactured in an FDA approved facility in the USA.
Easy Baking: Mix and stir in a snap with pre-measured ingredients and simple, kid-friendly instructions.
Recipes Book: Step-by-step instructions with colorful, kid-friendly illustrations to make sure every bite comes out perfectly.
Enjoyable Learning: Explore exciting, colorful lessons and play educational games while your treats bake.
Shopping List: Detailed shopping list for the wet ingredients and baking tools you will need in each kit.
Free Hat and Apron: One size fits all Baketivity kids apron with a chef hat; it will be the best addition for your little baker!

Subscribe! Bake! Discover! Enjoy sweet savings today! Use code FAMILYGUIDE to get 18% off any subscription plans here.

Disclosure: I will receive free products in exchange for this publication.

Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil Giveaway {April Showers Giveaway Hop}

Do you love to cook with olive oil or are you looking to try some? Then I'd highly recommend a brand I was recently introduced to -- Cobram Estate. Their award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil goes beyond industry standards with a very low acidity (below 0.3%) and is rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, which have been proven to help fight inflammation, aging and weight gain.

Cold pressed within 4-6 hours of harvesting, Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil delivers the world's highest quality extra virgin olive oil marked by purity, freshness and rich flavor. Available in California Select and Australian Select, their olive oil gets very versatile in the kitchen, great for baking, grilling, drizzling, and so much more! Its elegant-looking bottle even features a cleverly designed built-in pour spout to make it super easy to use. California Select and Australian Select differ in aroma and taste, but they are both delicious. Honestly, Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the BEST olive oil I have ever tried! You can buy it both online and in retail stores like Walmart and Sprouts.

The Giveaway

I have the pleasure of giving one of my lucky readers two bottles of Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, one California Select and one Australian Select! Please fill out the entry form for your chance to win. Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received free products to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Accessible Fine Dining Blog Tour: Dinner Package and Book Giveaway

Do you love to cook and want to take your home chef skills up a notch with tips from the pros? Check out Accessible Fine Dining - The Art of Creating Exciting Food in Your Everyday Kitchen by Noam Kostucki, with Chef Quentin Villers! Enter the giveaway for your chance to win a free dinner for 4 or a copy of this scrumptious book!

Book Details:

Book Title: Accessible Fine Dining - The Art of Creating Exciting Food in Your Everyday Kitchen by Noam Kostucki, with Chef Quentin Villers

Category: Adult Non-fiction, 128 pages

Genre: Creative Cookbook/Fine Dining

Publisher: Amazon

Release date: Dec 10, 2018

Tour dates: Jan 7 to 31, 2019

Content Rating: G

Book Description:

Six months after opening my first restaurant, one of my dishes was selected as "25 dishes to travel around the world", featuring me next to culinary legend Heston Blumenthal.

Exciting and healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated, and it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Over the years, I have seen some of the most exciting dishes come from the simplest kitchens and the most modest ingredients. The purpose of this book is to focus our attention away from the distractions of fancy kitchen equipment and luxury produce and instead focus our attention towards ingenuity in the kitchen and culinary innovation.

For some strange reason, cooking is taught in books as a series of mechanical steps to follow and repeat with precision. I see cooking as a creative art like painting or playing music: it is the freedom of expression that is most interesting to me. When we create from an artistic perspective, we give birth to something new and potentially magical.

The purpose of this book is not to teach you specific recipes, because the ingredients you will find in your local organic food market will likely not be the same as the ones we see here. Nor is the purpose to show you how to imitate us. The purpose of this book is to guide you into thinking about your dishes in a way that elevates them to a fine dining level, from ingredients which are easily accessible to you. Naturally, you will find a few recipes, but most importantly you will find a new way to look at food.

We will share how we think about food shopping, searching for unusual ingredients, the combinations of flavors, techniques, textures, nutritional value, and of course, plating. The purpose of this book is to guide you to become a more exciting, creative and adventurous version of yourself in the kitchen. What separates a craft from an art form is the story behind it; cooking is a craft, while fine dining is an art form.

If you want to create fine dining dishes, start to focus your attention on the different stories a dish can tell. Some stories can be told through your cooking, and others are told through words. Taking the time to present your dishes before people eat is crucial to creating anticipation for the food they will eat.

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Sabatier Edgekeeper Self-Sharpening Chef Knife Giveaway {Rain Rain Go Away! Giveaway Hop}

A good knife can significantly improve the efficiency and quality of your work in the kitchen. But keeping your favorite knife sharp may take some time and skills. You'll never have to worry about a dull blade again with the innovative Sabatier Edgekeeper Self-Sharpening Chef Knife!

That's right. The Sabatier Edgekeeper Self-Sharpening Chef Knife features a protective sheath with Edgekeeper technology that is designed to automatically sharpen the blade before and after each use to keep it razor sharp. The high-carbon steel blade combines strength, sharpness and durability. The knife also comes with an ergonomically designed handle that guarantees a comfortable grip during each use. For the price of just $14.99, the chef knife is versatile, built to last and easy to care for.

The Giveaway

Wanna add this high quality knife to your cutlery collection? I have the pledge of giving away a Sabatier Edgekeeper Self-Sharpening Chef Knife (ARV $14.99) to a lucky reader of mine. Please use the widget below to submit your entries and good luck!

Living Well with Montel™ Pro Plus 6-in-1 Cooker Giveaway

As we get close to the holiday season, we will be cooking a lot more both for our family and for any guests we may entertain at home. It'd always be great to have some multi-functional cookware on hand to help us save space in the kitchen and to simplify the cooking process. Enter to win a Living Well with Montel™ Pro Plus 6-in-1 Cooker!

Red Copper Pans Giveaway (3 Winners)

Love to cook for your family? Then I've got the perfect giveaway for you. Enter to win one of three specialty pans that make it fast and easy to bring hot breakfast, lunch or dessert to your family table!

Hosted by: Amy & Aron's Real Life Reviews

Co-Hosted by: Deliciously Savvy, Easter Babe's Theory, I've Been Waiting On You and Candy Crush & Snowman Butts

Sponsored by: Bulb Head

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Holiday Gift Idea: Trudeau’s Rotary Grater

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the abundance of great-tasting food. But cooking and food prep could be tiresome and time-consuming. I therefore appreciate anything that can help make things easier for me in the kitchen. Gadgets like Trudeau’s Rotary Grater will make a very useful gift for the chef or foodie in your family!

Featuring a small stainless steel drum and an impact resistant white plastic frame, Trudeau’s Rotary Grater is neatly designed to grate food ingredients safely and effectively. The handle holds food in place while the soft touch, non-slip revolving knob arm controls grating. The cylindrical grater plate never gets close to fingers. The grater is versatile and works for a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, chocolate and nuts. It can be used for baking, cooking, and serving.

I love that the Rotary Grater offers better control over the grinding results and is less likely to leave a mess. It's lightweight, easy to pass around the table and easy to handle. I also like that it can be easily disassembled for thorough cleaning. This smart kitchen gadget is highly affordable too - only $12.99. Get one in time for the holidays at Trudeau.com

Disclosure: I received a free product to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my own and may differ from yours.

$50 Home Chef Gift Card Giveaway {Turkey Day Giveaway Hop} #TurkeyDay16

November is the month to give thanks. With Thanksgiving coming up in just a few weeks, it's time to start shopping for what you need for your family feast as well as for holiday gifts. Join the Turkey Day Giveaway Hop hosted by Anderson's Angels, This Mamas Life, The More The Merrier and Woven by Words for your chance to win fab prizes valued at least $25 from each participating blog. Don't forget to share your prize with loved ones if you win!

My Giveaway

I have the pleasure of giving away a $50 Home Chef Gift Card to a lucky reader of mine. Home Chef is a meal delivery service that makes it super easy to prepare restaurant quality meals at home with premium quality ingredients and everything else you need from the kit neatly packaged and delivered to your doorstep. The gift card will be enough to cover 2 meals for two including shipping costs.

Van's Back to School Prize Pack Giveaway (ARV $325)

Are you a waffle lover? How many different ways can you think of to cook waffles? Check out all these creative recipes that add tremendous fun to waffle eating. And enter to win a yummy prize pack including free whole grain waffles from Van's Foods, a stainless steel toaster oven, a $100 Visa gift card, and a few other goodies!

In celebration of National Waffle Day, Van’s Foods is sharing some easy and delicious breakfast recipes to make busy school mornings happier for the whole family. Quick and wholesome options like Van’s waffles offer protein and whole grains moms can feel great about serving and are so delicious kids love eating them.

Mini Chicken Waffle Sliders by Kim’s Cravings:

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Fruit Waffle Pizza by Nutritious Eats

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Triple Coconut Waffles by Peanut Butter Fingers:

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And, if you’re looking for a sure fire way to get a breakfast-time smile from your kiddos, check out this awesome video on how to make sunshine waffles: https://infinit.io/_/bGMUKCA

There’s a Van’s waffle for every member of the family celebrating National Waffle Day – from kid-favorite Van’s Minis (with 27 grams of whole grain per serving) to Van’s Gluten-Free Waffles (free of gluten, dairy and egg) to Van’s 8 Whole Grains Waffles (with 7 grams of fiber).

For more easy recipe ideas and to learn more about Van’s Foods, please visit http://www.vansfoods.com/. Van’s waffles are available at grocery stores, mass merchandisers and natural food retailers nationwide. To find Van’s waffles in a store near you, visit: http://www.vansfoods.com/store-locator

One lucky person will win a Van's Back to School Prize Pack valued $325!
Giveaway ends 9/10. Open to US 18+ only. Please enter using the Giveaway Tools below. The complete list of Sweepstake Rules can be found here.

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.

3 Secrets to Cooking Tasty Food with Butter & Cheese

Milk and dairy products are everyday staples for many of us. They are not only a significant source of many essential nutrients that our bodies need, but are also the must-have ingredients in a large number of delicious recipes. When choosing common dairy products like butter and cheese, you may want to avoid those that contain additives (such as growth hormones, preservatives, and dyes) that can be detrimental to our health.

I was recently introduced to Finlandia Cheese, a brand that has been crafting some of the highest quality cheese and butter for over a century. There are so many ways to cook with premium butter and cheese from Finlandia. And here are a few tips that the brand suggests to make anything taste better with butter and cheese:

Mother's Day is fast approaching. Still on the lookout for the perfect gift for mom? If your mom loves cooking and trying out new recipes, I'm sure she'll love to receive a box of goodies from MARY's Secret Ingredients - known for their seasonal culinary boxes filled with carefully curated high quality cooking supplies and kitchen gadgets. You can save 25% off any order with exclusive code icefairy25 and get the Spring Box in time for Mother's Day!

The Giveaway

MARY's Secret Ingredients has once again offered to give one of my readers the opportunity to try out one of their upcoming boxes for FREE! This time the prize is their Summer Box (ARV $34) scheduled to be shipped around June 25th! As each upcoming box offers a SURPRISE collection of unique gourmet food products and kitchen tools, the contents will not be revealed until the official release day. The picture above is for Spring Box 2016, used to give you a rough idea of the quality and scope of products in each box.

MARY's Secret Ingredients has extended the deadline to order their spring box to Monday, April 4th. Better yet, you can get a 25% discount off your order with coupon code icefairy now through 4/3. The spring box is one that you certainly don't want to miss because it'll be filled with over $55 of goodies - their best value yet!

MARY's secret ingredients (MSI) is a culinary subscription box of surprise ingredients and products that you've probably never heard of, but need to try. Their goal is to inspire your cooking with new flavors and bring LOVE into your kitchen! Each box sold also contributes to eradicate hunger as MSI donates a portion of their profits to Feed The Children.

Normally everything inside of the box is a surprise, but this season they've revealed one of their partners is 100cupsaday.com. The organization has created special edition handmade tea/sake cups exclusively for this spring box! And even better, 100 Cups A Day works with non-profit Caminos de Agua, who advocate for access to clean water in Guanajuato, Mexico.

I love that this box has a mission and goal to make the world a happier and healthier place. Mary even emails delicious recipes using box ingredients to you to give you meal ideas and suggestions!

I can't wait to see what other surprises will be waiting in my spring box! Pick one up for yourself by 11:59 EST April 3rd using coupon code icefairy and save 25%. The discount code was created specially for my readers, but please feel free to share it with anyone who you think will enjoy the extra savings. Good cooks never lack friends!

Disclosure: I will receive free products in exchange for this publication.

Chef's Inspirations Stainless Steel Mandoline Food Slicer Giveaway {Mix It Up in March Giveaway Hop}

If you love food or cooking, or both, you will want to join the Let’s Mix It Up in March Giveaway Hop hosted by Lindsey Blogs and Viva Veltoro. You could win all things food and kitchen related during this 2-week event, including the fun Grand Prize: Mixin' Up Magic Kitchen from Step2!

My Giveaway

I'm giving away a Premium V-Blade Stainless Steel Mandoline Food Slicer/Cutter from Chef's Inspirations (ARV $60)! It comes with 5 inserts and a free cleaning brush. Its smart design will help you cut your food preparation time by half! Get one at a discount here.

Product Features:

Premium quality stainless steel - strong, durable and designed to last a lifetime.
Ultra-sharp V-blades that will slice your food effortlessly.
Non slip rubber feet and slicing guard ensures user safety.
Easy to clean. Simply rinse under running water after use.
Fold away feet for easy storage.
5 different inserts: 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 3.5mm, 3.5 Julienne and 7mm Julienne

Is eating healthy one of your New Year's resolutions? One way to incorporate healthier food in your daily diet is to cook your own meals, which allows you to have better control over what you eat and to cut down costs. Not much of a home cook? No worries! MARY's Secret Ingredients wants to help you get inspired and have more fun in the kitchen with their seasonal culinary boxes filled with carefully curated high quality cooking supplies and kitchen gadgets. Each box has a seasonal theme and helps support Feed The Children. You can order individual boxes at $29 each or get a one-year subscription for $116.

Picture of Winter Box 2015

This spring, MARY's secret ingredients is offering a great SURPRISE collection of unique gourmet food products and kitchen tools you've never heard of that will inspire you to cook delicious meals. Need help with the recipes? Mary's special recipes using each product from the box are emailed to you after delivery. The spring box is available for purchase now, but you won't be able to find out what's inside until it's delivered to you on or around March 25th. That's what makes MARY's secret ingredients super special. I love surprises, do you?

The Giveaway

MARY's Secret Ingredients has generously offered to give away their upcoming Spring Box to one of my lucky readers! The winner will receive the prize after 3/25, the official release date of the spring box. Please note that as the contents of the box are meant to be a surprise, the picture above doesn't show what the winner will receive. It is only used to represent the prize in terms of quality and scope of products.

America's Top 10 Favorite Holiday Comfort Foods & Holiday Kitchen Prep Kit Giveaway #americasrecipes

The countdown to Christmas is almost over! Are you ready for all the festivities in the days leading up to the New Year? My favorite part of the holidays has always been the opportunity to enjoy what I love with those I love, including all the tasty food I can't wait to feast on! Del Monte, the country's prominent grower and distributor of green beans and many other delicious vegetables has recently published their their Del Monte Comfort Food Index, which revealed some fun stats on what Americans love to eat during the holidays, such as the Top 10 Holiday Comfort Foods:

1. Potatoes (mashed or scalloped)
2. Pie
3. Baked goods (cookies & muffins)
4. Macaroni & cheese
5. Cake
6. Casserole
7. Stews and hearty soups
8. Meatballs (with or without pasta
9. Sweet potatoes (mashed or cut)
10. Cornbread

Are you surprised by the ranking? Does it cover what your family loves most on the holiday menu? My favorite items from the list are casserole and pie and I have discovered quite a few delicious recipes on the Del Monte America’s Recipe site! Take a look at my top picks--

Pacific Resources International Prize Pack Giveaway (ARV $75)

Do you prefer natural remedy to OTC medicine for a minor discomfort or illness? Do you love all natural products in general? Pacific Resources International is giving you the chance to try a variety of health products imported from New Zealand, including Manuka honey, sea salt, toothpaste and more. The prize pack is valued at $75!

Hosted by: Queen of Reviews, Barbara's Beat, IMHO Views, Reviews and Giveaways, Life, Naturally & Dorky's Deals

Sponsor: Pacific Resources International

One lucky person will win a $75 prize pack from Pacific Resources International!

The prize pack includes Manuka Honey, Manuka Honey Nuggets, Pacific Natural Sea Salt, Mesquite Smoked Pacific Sea Salt, Propolis Lemon & Honey Lozenges, Manuka Honey Dark Chocolate with Mint or Ginger, and Propolis & Tea Tree Toothpaste.

Add Spice to Holiday Cooking

Will you be cooking a lot around the holidays? Do you consider yourself a creative and adventurous chef? Then you may want to spice up your holiday meals with some of the unique spice blends and seasonings from Olde Westport Spice & Trading Company.

Olde Westport Spice & Trading Company is a 33-year-old spice manufacturer that creates custom spice blends, seasonings and dry soups. This online specialty food company operates a small plant in Goodland, Kansas, and knows a thing or two about spices, seasonings and soups. This family owned and operated company was originally founded in the Kansas City area and has stayed true to its mission of making custom spice blends for main meal dishes and appetizers as well as nearly 20 varieties of dry soups.

Olde Westport's spice blends and seasonings include Italian, Cajun, Taco, Fajita, Chili, Jalapeno, Beef Sauce, Salsa, Garlic and many more. All of the products use quality ingredients for a balanced flavor that compliments meats, pastas and vegetables. The company also invented dry soup mixes that are simple and easy to make including Antonio's Minestrone, Country-Style Creamy Potato, Chipotle Black Bean, Creamy Broccoli and Cheese, Kansas City Steak & Ale, Gold Coast Garlic Pasta Alfredo, Mesa Flats Chicken Enchilada, New Orleans Red Bean & Rice, Southwestern Tortilla, White Chili Soup and more. Their products are available online at www.oldewestportspice.com; at food-related craft and trade shows throughout the Midwest; and at gift and gourmet food shops.

CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI SPICE BLEND - This championship spice has helped chili creators win 12 state and national championships throughout the years and all over the US! You might put beans in your chili or add apples and sausage, or perhaps you have a special recipe that is top secret but starts with thick-cut bacon... however you concoct your chili, you will love to include this chili spice blend.

GOLD COAST GARLIC SHAKE - Gold Coast Garlic Shake spice blend is truly one of those special blends of garlic, herbs and spices that you can use in sour cream dips, sprinkle over steamed vegetables, fresh vegetables from your garden, garlic mashed potatoes or steak on the grill. There are more than 50 recipes in the Olde Westport Gold Coast Garlic Cookbook that will give you lots of ideas for quick simple meals with that high-end restaurant flavor. A garlic experience you will never forget.

Get 10% off of your order at www.oldewestportspice.com with coupon code usfamilyguide. Start your shopping here.

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Giveaway

We usually expect a lot more cooking and baking around the holidays. Do you have a wish list of your most wanted kitchen tools? How about a KitchenAid Stand Mixer? I certainly would love to receive one as a Christmas gift. Now you'll have to chance to win one for free! Plus two additional winners will each receive a free one-year subscription to The Food Network magazine.