I was thrilled when I was contacted by the folks at McCormick® to participate in sharing with you their annual Flavor Forecast. What is the Flavor Forecast? It is an annual report compiled by McCormick chefs, trend trackers and food technologists that unveils trends and flavors that will drive culinary innovation in years to come. It’s really quite amazing, it’s a year-long process and this year for the first time, it includes global flavors.

I was lucky enough to participate in a webinar where McCormick Kitchen Director Mark Garcia shared with us the different trends as well as the flavors and recipes from the report.

The trends are:

Honoring Roots
Quest for the Ultimate
Veggies in Vogue
Simplicity Shines
Flavorful Swaps
No Boundaries

To find out more about the trends, flavors and recipes, visit the Flavor Forecast website! I can’t wait to share with you my recipe inspired by the trends and flavors from the Flavor Forecast!

McCormick Flavor Forecast Prize Pack (Value $140)

• McCormick Caraway Seed
• McCormick Crystallized Ginger
• McCormick Dill Weed
• McCormick Ground Black Pepper
• McCormick Ground Cardamom
• McCormick Ground Cayenne Red Pepper
• McCormick Ground Coriander Seed
• McCormick Ground Cumin
• McCormick Ground Ginger
• Honey (billybee)
• McCormick Mint Flakes
• McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
• McCormick Saigon Cinnamon
• McCormick Stick Cinnamon
• Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk
• Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste
• McCormick Toasted Sesame Seed
• $25 AMEX Gift Card

How to Enter

Visit the Flavor Forecast (explore the trends to see the flavor combinations, they are not listed here) and leave a comment on this post (below) answering this question: Which flavor combination from McCormick’s Flavor Forecast trends would you like to try and why?

Extra Entries

For four more extra chances to win, leave a separate comment for each type, saying you did the following:

1. ‘Like’ The Little Kitchen on facebook
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3. Follow The Little Kitchen on twitter and tweet the following:
   Enter to win a McCormick Flavor Forecast prize pack incl $25 GC from @TheLittleKitchn http://bit.ly/yjIy3O ends 2/2 #MCFF2012
4. ‘Like’ McCormick Spice on facebook

Details

One winner will be chosen at random from all of the comments/entries posted here on this post. Be sure to do the mandatory entry and you’re entered into the giveaway. The extra entries are optional. Giveaway ends on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As always, I only share brands that I love!

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This is so good and refreshing, it’s perfect for the holidays!! Even better, it’s really, really easy to make. How about a holiday brunch or a pitcher of these at a holiday party?

What do you think? Do you want to give it a try? Do you have a favorite drink recipe? I want to hear about it.

Be sure to like the Sierra Mist Natural facebook page and share your favorite cocktail recipe on the Mixology tab.

Sierra Mist Natural Citrus Cooler

Yield: 2 drinks

Prep Time: 15 min

Total Time: 15 min

Ingredients:

ice
1 oz orange juice
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz Meyer lemon juice
1 1/2 oz citrus vodka
fresh mint leaves
4-6 oz Sierra Mist Natural

Directions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, juices, vodka and mint leaves. Shake all ingredients well and strain into two large glasses filled with ice.

Top with Sierra Mist Natural and garnish a few mint leaves (optional).

from The Little Kitchen

And now for the giveaway…a gift pack so that you can make your own Sierra Mist Natural cocktails!  Good luck and I hope you and yours have a very happy holiday!!

The Giveaway – Sierra Mist Natural Holiday Gift Pack

• Cocktail Shaker and kit
• Drink garnish/sugars
• Set of 4 Party Glasses
• $50 AMEX Gift Card

How to Enter

Leave a comment on this post (below) answering this question: What is your favorite cocktail recipe? If you have the link to a recipe, feel free to share it.

Extra Entries

For three more extra chances to win, leave a separate comment for each type, saying you did the following:

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2. Subscribe to The Little Kitchen via email
3. Follow The Little Kitchen on twitter and tweet the following (comment below with the link to your tweet):
   Holiday cocktails with @SierraMist Natural! http://bit.ly/rRBZVk #Giveaway too, incl $50 gift card #TheLittleKitchen ends 12/28

Details

One winner will be chosen at random from all of the comments/entries posted here on this post. Be sure to do the mandatory entry and you’re entered into the giveaway. The extra entries are optional. Giveaway ends on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST.

Congrats to the winner!!

Giveaway is open to anyone that has a U.S. shipping address. Winner will be contacted via email and will need to respond with requested information within 48 hours or an alternate winner will be chosen. The Little Kitchen and the sponsor reserves the right to cancel or end the contest at any time.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own, always, and I only share brands that I like.

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There’s something about getting up a little later and preparing a brunch or even having breakfast for dinner. I went hunting around on the Pork: Be Inspired website and when I found the recipe for this Puffy Omelet with Canadian bacon, I knew my husband would love it. Bacon has to be his favorite type of pork and with Canadian bacon in second place, this omelet was a hit!

Jill Silverman Hough recommends trying a sparkling wine with pomegranate or cranberry juice with your brunch, the next time you plan one. For more wonderful ideas your holiday meal, visit the National Pork Board. Also, be sure to follow them on twitter and facebook.

Light and fluffy, this omelet is easy to make and pretty versatile. A hand mixer is a must for this recipe, in order to beat the egg whites to a stiff peak.

If you don’t have the exact veggies on hand, you can always substitute them. Also, as my husband says, you can’t go wrong with Canadian style bacon. So what are you waiting for? Give this omelet a try!

Puffy Omelet with Canadian Bacon Filling

Yield: Serves 2

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 40 min

Ingredients:

3 ounces Canadian style bacon, cut into thin strips
3 large eggs, whites & yolks separated
1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 ounce)
1/2 tsp fresh basil, chopped OR 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 tsp white pepper
5 tsp butter
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 tomato (large), seeded and chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat egg whites using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; stir in half of the Canadian style bacon, cheese, half of the basil, and pepper. Fold yolk mixture into egg whites.

In a 9-inch skillet with oven-proof handle, heat 2 teaspoons of the butter over medium heat till a drop of water sizzles. Spoon egg mixture into skillet, gently smoothing surface. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the bottom is golden.

Bake in oven for 5-6 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and outer edge comes out clean.

Meanwhile, in skillet cook the remaining Canadian style bacon, mushrooms and green pepper in the remaining hot butter over medium heat 3 minutes or until tender. Add the remaining basil and tomato; cook 5 minutes or till liquid is reduced, stirring occasionally.

Loosen sides of omelet with a spatula. Make a shallow cut across omelet, cutting slightly off-center. Spoon filling over larger half. Tip skillet or using spatula, fold the smaller portion of omelet over larger half. Slip omelet onto a warm serving platter. Serve immediately.

Modified slightly from the National Pork Board.

The Giveaway – Pork Holiday Prize Pack (Value $100)

• $25 worth of pork coupons
• 100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy with the Wines You Love by Jill Silverman Hough
• 100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy with the Wines You Love by Jill Silverman Hough
• Instant-read digital thermometer
• Tiered serving platter
• Casserole dish

How to Enter

Leave a comment on this post (below) answering this question: What is your favorite dish or meal that includes pork? If you have the link to a recipe, feel free to share it.

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   I just entered to win an @allaboutpork holiday prize pack from @TheLittleKitchn http://bit.ly/tu7Blu ends 12/27 #giveaway

Details

One winner will be chosen at random from all of the comments/entries posted here on this post. Be sure to do the mandatory entry and you’re entered into the giveaway. The extra entries are optional. Giveaway ends on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST.

Congrats to Samantha!

Giveaway is open to anyone that has a U.S. shipping address. Winner will be contacted via email and will need to respond with requested information within 48 hours or an alternate winner will be chosen. The Little Kitchen and the sponsor reserves the right to cancel or end the contest at any time.

Disclosure: I received a gift card in order to purchase items for the recipe as well as the same prize pack as the winner from the sponsor, the National Pork Board. All opinions are my own, always. This post contains affiliate links.

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Features Include:

• Adjustable Slicing – there’s a lever that you can adjust, from thin to thick slicing.
•  Two Work Bowls – A 13-Cup and a 4-Cup mini bowl. All the parts are easy to clean and dishwasher safe (top rack only).
• Ultra Tight lid – The seal is designed with a leak resistant ring and locking system to help prevent messes, ensuring that everything stays in the work bowl.
• Slice, Shred, Chop, Puree or Knead – this food processor can do tons!
• Comes with a storage case for all of your parts and pieces, this is a must-have feature!

I’m thinking pie dough, salsas, tarts, desserts, salads, there are so many possibilities with this wonderful food processor. I would love to hear about what you would make with this if you won!

Buy It

Purchase the KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor for $199, that’s 20% off!

Win It

One lucky winner chosen at random will receive a KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor in silver.

Mandatory Entry

Tell me what you would like to make with your new KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor if you won. (1 entry)

The mandatory entry must be done otherwise the bonus entries will not count.

Bonus Entries

1. ‘Like’ The Little Kitchen on facebook and leave your first name & last initial in a comment below. (1 entry)
2. Subscribe to this blog via email and verify the subscription, the email address you leave in the email field must match the email address you subscribed with. (2 entries)
3. Follow The Little Kitchen on twitter and leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
4. Follow KitchenAid on twitter & leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
5. Like KitchenAid on facebook & leave your first name and last initial. (1 entry)
6. Tweet about this giveaway w/ link and leave a link to your tweet. Use the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post.
   Enter to win a 13-Cup Food Processor fr @KitchenAidUSA & @TheLittleKitchn http://bit.ly/sfbqxn ends 12/20 #giveaway
   (1 entry OR tweeps who follow both me & @KitchenAidUSA on twitter can also tweet ONCE per day for extra entries and must be as least 4 hours apart)
7. Enter in the KitchenAid Stand Mixer giveaway here and leave a comment below saying you entered in the stand mixer giveaway.

• This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (I’m very sorry to my international readers).
• Leave a separate comment on this post for EACH entry to make all of your entries count. (If you already like on fb or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)
• At the conclusion of the giveaway, the entry drawn as well as the mandatory entry will be checked and verified. If your entry cannot be verified at that time, it will not count.
• You have until 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 to enter.

Congrats to the winner, Betty!

The winner will be chosen via And the Winner is plugin (random.org if plugin malfunctions) from all comments submitted in this post. Once the winner is chosen, the winner will be contacted via email and if winner does not respond within 24 hours, winner forfeits prize and another winner will be chosen at random. The Little Kitchen and the sponsor reserves the right to cancel or end the contest at any time.

Some other notes on entering giveaways on The Little Kitchen:
* How to get the URL of your tweets

Disclosure: I did not receive anything for holding this giveaway. Although I didn’t review this product, I do own their 12-Cup Food Processor & love it. My opinions are always my own & I only share my favorite brands here! This post does contain affiliate links.

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edible Orlando is one of seventy Edible Communities magazines that create editorially rich, community-based, local-foods publications throughout the United States and Canada. Edibles connect consumers with family farmers, growers, chefs, and food artisans of all kinds. We believe that every person has the right to affordable, fresh, healthful food on a daily basis and that knowing where our food comes from is a powerful thing. The individuals who own our publications are local-food advocates and residents of the communities they serve – a business model that not only supports our values, but also preserves the integrity of our member publications.

While switching to all local raised and grown ingredients for my cooking isn’t always possible, I’m aware of the benefits and do strive to do so. It’s a work in progress and I love that this magazine gives me the resources to try.

Right now, these fruits and vegetables are in season in Florida (thanks to edible Orlando for this list):

• Avocado
• Bell pepper
• Cabbage
• Cucumber
• Eggplant
• Grapefruit
• Guava
• Lemons
• Lettuce
• Limes
• Kumquats
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Oranges
• Radishes
• Squash
• Strawberries
• Sweet corn
• Tangerines
• Tomatoes

Buy It

Subscribe for $28 a year, you’ll receive 4 issues. $10 of every subscription purchased in December will go to Second Harvest Food Bank.

Win It

One lucky winner chosen at random will receive the a 1-year subscription to edible Orlando magazine.

Mandatory Entry

Visit Edible Orlando and browse around and tell me something you learned while visiting the site. (1 entry)

The mandatory entry must be done otherwise the bonus entries will not count.

Bonus Entries

1. ‘Like’ The Little Kitchen on facebook and leave your first name & last initial in a comment below. (1 entry)
2. Subscribe to this blog via email and verify the subscription, the email address you leave in the email field must match the email address you subscribed with. (2 entries)
3. Follow The Little Kitchen on twitter and leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
4. Follow Edible Orlando on twitter & leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
5. Like Edible Orlando on facebook & leave your first name and last initial. (1 entry)
6. Tweet about this giveaway w/ link and leave a link to your tweet. Use the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post.
   Enter to win a subscription to @EdibleOrlando fr @TheLittleKitchn http://bit.ly/sDAgzP ends 12/18 #giveaway
   (1 entry OR tweeps who follow both me & @EdibleOrlando on twitter can also tweet ONCE per day for extra entries and must be as least 4 hours apart)

• This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (I’m very sorry to my international readers).
• Leave a separate comment on this post for EACH entry to make all of your entries count. (If you already like on fb or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)
• At the conclusion of the giveaway, the entry drawn as well as the mandatory entry will be checked and verified. If your entry cannot be verified at that time, it will not count.
• You have until 11:59pm EST on Sunday, December 18, 2011 to enter.

Congrats to Shannon!

The winner will be chosen via And the Winner is plugin (random.org if plugin malfunctions) from all comments submitted in this post. Once the winner is chosen, the winner will be contacted via email and if winner does not respond within 24 hours, winner forfeits prize and another winner will be chosen at random. The Little Kitchen and the sponsor reserves the right to cancel or end the contest at any time.

Some other notes on entering giveaways on The Little Kitchen:
* How to get the URL of your tweets

Disclosure: I received a subscription as well. All opinions are my own & I only share my favorite brands!

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BigKitchen.com is a kitchenwares retailer operating a 50,000 square foot facility in Tampa, Florida. They have tons of kitchen products including appliances, cookware, bakeware, bar & wine, coffee & tea, tools and many more items.

Aren’t these great? They are Sagaform Oak carafes and cruets. Perfect for a hostess gift or Christmas present for the person in your life that has everything. I love these and I can’t wait to have them out for when my family visits for the holidays. And I’m happy to share this same entire set with you as a giveaway to one lucky winner!

Buy It

Sagaform Oak White Wine Carafe for $29.99, Sagaform Oak Red Wine Carafe for $34.99, and Sagaform Oak Cruet Set for $24.99. Until 12/31/11, use the coupon code LITKIT to receive 10% off any order over $25.00. (Please note it is a one time use code per shipping address).

Win It

One lucky winner chosen at random will receive the entire set of Sagform Oak Carafes and Cruet set, retail value $90. Read below on how to enter.

Mandatory Entry

Visit BigKitchen.com and browse around and tell me what interests you. Leave a link to a product that you might like to buy! (1 entry)

The mandatory entry must be done otherwise the bonus entries will not count.

Bonus Entries

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4. Follow Big Kitchen on twitter & leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
5. Like Big Kitchen on facebook & leave your first name and last initial. (1 entry)
6. Tweet about this giveaway w/ link and leave a link to your tweet. Use the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post.
   Enter to win a Sagaform gift set from @BigKitchenStore & @TheLittleKitchn http://bit.ly/vvKPKV ends 12/14 #giveaway
   (1 entry OR tweeps who follow both me & @BigKitchenStore on twitter can also tweet ONCE per day for extra entries and must be as least 4 hours apart)

• This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (I’m very sorry to my international readers).
• Leave a separate comment on this post for EACH entry to make all of your entries count. (If you already like on fb or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)
• At the conclusion of the giveaway, the entry drawn as well as the mandatory entry will be checked and verified. If your entry cannot be verified at that time, it will not count.
• You have until 11:59pm EST on Thursday, December 15, 2011 to enter.

Congrats to Sharon!!

The winner will be chosen via And the Winner is plugin (random.org if plugin malfunctions) from all comments submitted in this post. Once the winner is chosen, the winner will be contacted via email and if winner does not respond within 24 hours, winner forfeits prize and another winner will be chosen at random. The Little Kitchen and the sponsor reserves the right to cancel or end the contest at any time.

Some other notes on entering giveaways on The Little Kitchen:
* How to get the URL of your tweets

Disclosure: I received the same items the winner will receive for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own & I only share my favorite brands!

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Just add a little Kerrygold butter on a warm roll and you’ll know what I mean. Last October, I won a year’s supply of Kerrygold butter and cheese on twitter and every month I looked forward to a wonderful box full of amazing cheese and butter. Needless to say, I was very sad when the shipments ended! (I know, I know, you feel so sorry for me right now.)

My favorite cheese is their Dubliner, I even made a Dubliner cheese sauce for grilled beef! I’m sure it would be good in a mac & cheese- still need to try that! I love their salted butter on rolls and their unsalted butter for baking!

Recently, I shared with you their Naturally Softer Butter, a new product of theirs.

To help celebrate my 2-year blogiversary, I asked Kerrygold to sponsor a giveaway on The Little Kitchen. A basket full of cheese and butter including their new naturally softer butter as well as their reduced fat butter for you to try!

Here are some recipes to try:

Beef Tenderloin Filet Skewers with Dubliner Cheese Sauce

Spinach & Dubliner Cheese Egg Cups

My Favorite Blondies Recipe

Basil Butter

Cheese Toasty

Golden Macaroni & Cheese

Win It

One lucky winner chosen at random will receive an amazing basket of Kerrygold cheeses and butters worth over $150. Read below on how to enter.

Mandatory Entry

Visit the Kerrygold website and tell what cheese or butter that you would like to try, if you have had Kerrygold products before, tell me about your favorite one! (1 entry)

The mandatory entry must be done otherwise the bonus entries will not count.

Bonus Entries

1. ‘Like’ The Little Kitchen on facebook and leave your first name & last initial in a comment below. (1 entry)
2. Subscribe to this blog via email and verify the subscription, the email address you leave in the email field must match the email address you subscribed with. (2 entries)
3. Follow The Little Kitchen on twitter and leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
4. Follow Kerrygold on twitter & leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
5. Like Kerrygold on facebook & leave your first name and last initial. (1 entry)
6. Tweet about this giveaway w/ link and leave a link to your tweet. Use the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post.
   Enter to win a basket of @KerrygoldUSA cheese & butter @TheLittleKitchn http://bit.ly/rWKXM9 ends 12/13 #giveaway
   (1 entry OR tweeps who follow both me & @KerrygoldUSA on twitter can also tweet ONCE per day for extra entries and must be as least 4 hours apart)

• This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (I’m very sorry to my international readers).
• Leave a separate comment on this post for EACH entry to make all of your entries count. (If you already like on fb or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)
• At the conclusion of the giveaway, the entry drawn as well as the mandatory entry will be checked and verified. If your entry cannot be verified at that time, it will not count.
• You have until 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 to enter.

Congrats to Diane! I know you’ll love your prize!

The winner will be chosen via And the Winner is plugin (random.org if plugin malfunctions) from all comments submitted in this post. Once the winner is chosen, the winner will be contacted via email and if winner does not respond within 24 hours, winner forfeits prize and another winner will be chosen at random. The Little Kitchen and the sponsor reserves the right to cancel or end the contest at any time.

Some other notes on entering giveaways on The Little Kitchen:
* How to get the URL of your tweets

Disclosure: I did not receive anything in return for holding this giveaway. All opinions are my own & I only share my favorite brands!

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Excuse the iPhone photo, I wanted to show you my dSLR in the bag. On the far left is my 18-55mm lens, the camera body has a 50mm lens on it and the lens to the right of it is my 75-300mm lens and on the far right is my wallet.  There’s tons of room in this bag and I love it!

The only drawback are the white dividers are a little hard to move.  I wanted to rearrange the dividers a little and they are hard to get in…but this drawback quickly became a huge advantage.  Since they are hard to move, they will NOT move…that’s actually what I want since I don’t want my camera or lens moving around too much!

I love that this bag holds my iPad too…swoon!  A bag that’s pretty and holds my dSLR camera, multiple lenses and my iPad!

I had to share with you the professional photos of my new favorite camera bag. And now on to the giveaway…the winner gets to choose from one of Epiphanie’s seven styles as well as pick the color!

Win It

One lucky winner chosen at random will receive an Epiphanie bag in the style and color of their choice (subject to stock availability). Read below on how to enter.

Mandatory Entry

Visit Epiphanie’s website and tell me what style you would choose if you won. Leave a comment telling me which style and color. (1 entry)

The mandatory entry must be done otherwise the bonus entries will not count.

Bonus Entries

1. ‘Like’ The Little Kitchen on facebook and leave your first name & last initial in a comment below. (1 entry)
2. Subscribe to this blog via email and verify the subscription, the email address you leave in the email field must match the email address you subscribed with. (2 entries)
3. Follow The Little Kitchen on twitter and leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
4. Follow Epiphanie on twitter & leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
5. Like Epiphanie on facebook & leave your first name and last initial. (1 entry)
6. Tweet about this giveaway w/ link and leave a link to your tweet. Use the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post.
   Enter to win an Epiphanie Camera Bag from @EpiphanieBags & @TheLittleKitchn http://bit.ly/rxN4fY ends 12/12 #giveaway
   (1 entry OR tweeps who follow both me & @EpiphanieBags on twitter can also tweet ONCE per day for extra entries and must be as least 4 hours apart)

• This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (I’m very sorry to my international readers).
• Leave a separate comment on this post for EACH entry to make all of your entries count. (If you already like on fb or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)
• At the conclusion of the giveaway, the entry drawn as well as the mandatory entry will be checked and verified. If your entry cannot be verified at that time, it will not count.
• You have until 11:59pm EST on Monday, December 12, 2011 to enter.

Congrats to Marta!

The winner will be chosen via random.org from all comments submitted in this post. Once the winner is chosen, the winner will be contacted via email and if winner does not respond within 24 hours, winner forfeits prize and another winner will be chosen at random. The Little Kitchen and the sponsor reserves the right to cancel or end the contest at any time.

Some other notes on entering giveaways on The Little Kitchen:
* How to get the URL of your tweets

Disclosure: I received the Epiphanie Lyric bag in the photograph for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own & I only share my favorite brands!

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Meyer lemons are not as tart as regular lemons and are in season during the winter months so they are perfect for you to use in your holiday dishes. Dandy Meyer Lemons come from California (one of my favorite states to visit), they’re tasty, fresh and are very versatile. Perfect for sweet desserts, drinks and even savory dishes.

Take a look at these amazing recipes from fellow food bloggers utilizing Meyer lemons:

Meyer Lemon Roasted Chicken with Herbs from Bunkycooks

Meyer Lemon Curd Marbled Cheesecake from Merry Gourmet

Meyer Lemon and Peppercorn Italian Ice from A Spicy Perspective

Meyer Lemon Mousse from All Day I Dream About Food

Meyer Lemon Garlic Green Beans from Savoring the Thyme

To celebrate Meyer lemon season, Duda Farm Fresh Foods is sponsoring this wonderful giveaway on The Little Kitchen. The GRAND PRIZE is a beautiful majestic yellow KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer! What a pretty lemon yellow color, isn’t it? There will also be 3 other weekly prizes, each week a winner will be drawn to receive a tote of Meyer lemons for your holiday recipes as well as a $25 Williams-Sonoma gift card.

This giveaway is being run a little bit differently. So please, read carefully below. They are also running separate weekly giveaways, so check it out!

Prizes

One lucky winner chosen at random will receive a KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart stand mixer in Majestic Yellow as well as a Meyer Lemon tote. Winner will be drawn on Saturday, December 24. The deadline to enter is Friday, December 23,2011 at 11:59PM EST.

Each week, a separate winner will be drawn and will receive a Meyer Lemon tote and a $25 Williams-Sonoma gift card. Winners for each of these prizes will be drawn on December 3, 10, & 17. You’re still eligible to win the grand prize if you win one of the weekly prizes.

Mandatory Entry

Visit Duda’s website and tell me what recipe you would like to try to make using meyer lemons (use the ‘Older Entries’ link at the bottom of the page to view even more recipes). Leave a comment telling me which recipe. (1 entry)

The mandatory entry must be done otherwise the bonus entries will not count.

Bonus Entries

1. ‘Like’ The Little Kitchen on facebook and leave your first name & last initial in a comment below. (1 entry)
2. Subscribe to this blog via email and verify the subscription, the email address you leave in the email field must match the email address you subscribed with. (2 entries)
3. Follow The Little Kitchen on twitter and leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
4. Follow Duda Farm Fresh Foods on twitter & leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
5. Like Duda Farm Fresh Foods on facebook & leave your first name and last initial. (1 entry)
6. Tweet about this giveaway w/ link and leave a link to your tweet. Use the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post.
   Enter to win a KitchenAid 5Qt Stand Mixer & #meyerlemons from @dandy_fresh & @TheLittleKitchn http://bit.ly/vniPpw ends 12/23 #giveaway
   (1 entry OR tweeps who follow both me & @dandy_fresh on twitter can also tweet ONCE per day for extra entries and must be as least 4 hours apart)

• This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (I’m very sorry to my international readers).
• Leave a separate comment on this post for EACH entry to make all of your entries count. (If you already like on fb or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)
• At the conclusion of the giveaway and each week, the entry drawn as well as the mandatory entry will be checked and verified. If your entry cannot be verified at that time, it will not count.
• You have until 11:59pm EST on Friday, December 23, 2011 to enter for the grand prize.

Congrats to the weekly winners and the grand prize winner, Lisa!

Winners will be chosen via random.org from all comments submitted in this post. Once the winner is chosen, the winner will be contacted via email and if winner does not respond within 24 hours, winner forfeits prize and another winner will be chosen at random. The Little Kitchen and the sponsor reserves the right to cancel or end the contest at any time.

Some other notes on entering giveaways on The Little Kitchen:
* How to get the URL of your tweets

Disclosure: I received the same item the winner will receive. All opinions are my own & I only share my favorite brands! This post contains affiliate links.

Dandy Meyer Lemons and a KitchenAid 5 Qt. Stand Mixer Giveaway (Closed) © 2009-2011 the little kitchen. All rights reserved.

How exciting right? You can get that special something for yourself that you always wanted or use it towards your holiday shopping.

I’m still undecided on what to get! I was looking at this pasta attachment, a mandoline or if I could splurge this wine rack!

The Fairy Hobmother told me that just for entering in this giveaway and making a wish, the Fairy Hobmother might just visit you too!

Win It

One lucky winner chosen at random will receive a $100 Amazon.com gift card.

Mandatory Entry

Leave a comment telling me what you’re wishing for or what you would spend the $100 gift card on should you win. (1 entry)

The mandatory entry must be done otherwise the bonus entries will not count.

Bonus Entries

1. ‘Like’ The Little Kitchen on facebook and leave your first name & last initial in a comment below. (1 entry)
2. Subscribe to this blog via email and verify the subscription, the email address you leave in the email field must match the email address you subscribed with. (2 entries)
3. Follow The Little Kitchen on twitter and leave your twitter handle. (1 entry)
4. Tweet about this giveaway w/ link and leave a link to your tweet. Use the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post.
   Enter in a $100 Amazon GC #giveaway from @TheLittleKitchn http://bit.ly/tsp5xg ends 11/28
   (1 entry OR tweeps who follow me on twitter can also tweet ONCE per day for extra entries and must be as least 4 hours apart)

• This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (I’m very sorry to my international readers).
• Leave a separate comment on this post for EACH entry to make all of your entries count. (If you already like on fb or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)
• At the conclusion of the giveaway, the entry drawn as well as the mandatory entry will be checked and verified. If your entry cannot be verified at that time, it will not count.
• You have until 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 28, 2011 to enter.

The giveaway has ended. Congrats to Amanda!

One random winner will be chosen via And the Winner is plugin (or random.org if the plugin malfunctions) from all comments submitted in this post. Once the winner is chosen, the winner will be contacted via email and if winner does not respond within 24 hours, winner forfeits prize and another winner will be chosen at random.

Some other notes on entering giveaways on The Little Kitchen:
* How to get the URL of your tweets

Disclosure: I received the same item the winner will receive. This post contains affiliate links.

$100 Amazon.com Gift Card Giveaway (Closed) © 2009-2011 the little kitchen. All rights reserved.