Thanks Edi

Thanks to the awesome Edi at Exotic Eating Experiment, I have my very own copy of Field Guide to Produce: How to Identify, Select, and Prepare Virtually Every Fruit and Vegetable at the Market!

I am so excited because this is one of the giveaways I really wanted to win. It arrived in the mail this weekend and I have already used it. I bought a mango at the store and was unsure how to prepare it for eating, so I looked it up in my new Field Guide.

You see, I've never had a mango before, but it was so cheap, I thought I'd give it a try. This little book sure came in handy, providing instructions on the best way to peel and serve the mango. I can now say that there will be many more mangoes in my future!

Thanks Edi!

Free Coffee

Who doesn't like free coffee? Hey, if it's good enough for Rachel Ray, it's good enough for me!

Menu Plan Sunday & Giveaway Winner

I really didn't feel like planning a menu for this week. I'm tired and really want to go to bed, but know that without a plan, I'll be lost and more tempted to order pizza or make a quick dash to the grocery store. Well, it wouldn't be quick since Publix is 15 minutes away...

Anyway, here is my plan for the week. Somedays will probably get moved around depending on schedules, but at least the meals are decided upon.

Monday - Soup & Grilled Cheese

Tuesday - Ciao Bella Pot Roast (MGFK)

Wednesday - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (an old favorite around here)

Thursday - Butternut Squash Ravioli w/ Pan-seared Pork Chops

Friday - Leftovers for hubbie because I'll be out of town

Now, onto the exciting part of this post! I'm please to announce that Mo is the winner of my spices, rices, and treats giveaway!

She won:

• 3 cookbooks (Delightful Deserts from Pampered Chef, All-Time Family Favorites Casserole and One-dish Meals, and 365-Favorite Brand Name Hamburger),
• 1 box of Whole Grain Rice-A-Roni,
• 1 box or organic macaroni and cheese,
• Suisse Mocha hot beverage,
• 2 packages of Mahatma rice (jasmine and broccoli & cheese),
• 2 McCormick grinders spices, and some
• hershey kisses.

As soon as she replies to my e-mail, I'll add some more sweet items based on her likes. After reading her blog I sure am glad her two little girls are okay... otherwise this food giveaway might not do them anygood!

Congratulations Mo!

Bloggy Giveaway

I succumbed to the pressure and I am giving away something in Rocks In My Dryer's Bloggy Giveaway!

What will you receive if you win my giveaway, you might ask??? Well... how about food? Everyone loves food and we all have to eat, right? But first, I promise it won't be expired food from my pantry. It will be a wonderful assortment of new spices, rices, and treats! Plus cookbooks! Everyone needs cookbooks! (I'll post a detailed list and a picture of the contents later.)


Just leave a comment below with a way to reach you (either via your blog or e-mail address) and I'll choose a winner with a random number generator at the end of the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival!


Happy Eating!!! (Oh, and if you want to know what this blog is all about... read my concept post.)

EDIT: The contest is closed as of Saturday, February 2 @ 3:40 pm. Thanks to everyone for playing along. You can see who won here.