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Saturday, November 23, 2013

It's better to "GIVE AWAY" than to receive......

Today is my birthday so I thought it was the perfect time to have a.....
 GIVE AWAY!

I wanted to highlight a few fun gifts that my Cousin Holly has in her new store Cook's Pantry
It was fun browsing, picking out fun little treasures that I thought would be fun for any kitchen.
 Holly wasn't there today (drats) but I had fun talking to some of the staff 
that I got to know while helping Holly set up the store. 
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So back to the GIVE AWAY.....
Here's how it works, Leave me a comment (below in the Comment box) 
telling me about your favorite kitchen gadget/appliance.

Cant wait to see what you all have to say! 
Remember it's a random drawing so all have the same chance to win  :)

It starts now, Saturday November 23rd 5pm CST and goes until 
Monday November 25th 6pm CST

*Disclaimer, Cooks Pantry did not ask me to promote their business! 
It's all my idea, I just love the store and the fun products they sell! 
(and it helps that my "flower girl" is the owner)

16 comments:

  1. First off, happy happy birthday, dearest, Jackie! I expect you are out celebrating as I type, or at least you better be.

    Now my favorite kitchen gadget/appliance...hmmmm. Does an Air Bake pizza pan count? I make homemade pizza every Friday evening and I love my pizza pan with all the tiny holes. It was a gift from my brother-in-law at a family Christmas gift exchange many years ago, when we still exchanged gifts.

    Congrats to your flower girl on opening Cooks Pantry. Totally exciting to have her own business.

    Many more birthdays, Jackie!

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    1. That sounds like a well used pizza pan, and home made pizza every friday night.... lucky Randy! Thank you for the birthday wishes, we had a very busy and fun day of celebrating :)

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  2. Travis and I have been cooking together (and loving it) for many years (way before we were married and since). In fact, we are making salisbury steak in my dutch oven and mashed potatoes as I type this :).

    One kitchen item that seems to get the most wear (it usually has a hand in each meal we prepare) is our big skillet. We make everything from grilled ham and cheese to chicken curry in it. I don't know what we would do without it.

    I cannot wait to check out Cooks Pantry. My poor skillet has seen better days, so I might need to find a replacement for it there!

    Love you!

    -Jill Amundson

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    1. Jill I think that's so great that you and Travis have cooked together right from the get-go. Maybe you'll have to put a little bug in "santa's" ear about the need for a new skillet. Thanks for stopping by with a comment.... I believe it's your first :) Love you jill

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  3. My favorite kitchen thing is my little crockpot. It is so handy having to cook for only two.

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    1. I know you like that little crock pot mom, it's the perfect size for just you and dad

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  4. Oh, there are so many! One of my favorite gadgets was from Pampered Chef. It is a Strawberry huller that very quickly and easily strips the green part out of the strawberry. Bummer is.....mine has disappeared, and the don't make it anymore. Someday I will find another one like it.

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    1. Jodi I have one of those strawberry hullers too from pampered chef. I think I actually saw one at Holly's today. I remember using yours when I stayed with the kids, cant remember what we were making though, maybe it'll show up someday.

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  5. I used to say my favorite was my Kitchenaid mixer. Now ... it's my Le Creuset pot ... use it all.the.time.
    Still gotta get to that store ... looks like my kind of place!

    P.S. Isn't it fun to see so many people "show up" in the comments?!!!

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  6. Well the store has lots of Le Cruset pot....they are so bright and pretty, and yes I love seeing the comments :)

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  7. I have spent the last 5 minutes trying to think of my favorite appliance/gadget and I have come up with NOTHING. I have nothing interesting, extra special, especially useful, nothing! This is probably because the kitchen is my least favorite place to be :/ But I guess I am fond of my wooden spoons, I use them a lot, there's my boring answer! And remember, I don't want to win! Love you and your cute give-away!

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    1. I will honor your wishes and not put you in the hat of names :)

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  8. I would say my favorite is a simple one but nothing is better than a good sharp knife! I was lucky and got some GREAT ones for my wedding! They making chopping fun! so much so i don't even use the chop tools i have!

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    1. I agree Cara, good knives are the best when it comes to chopping!

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  9. Are guys allowed in on this giveaway? My favorite kitchen appliance is the oven. Although I don't use it often personally, I really like the warm delectable treats created there!

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    1. Of course you're allowed Kirk, I know you get many yummy treats from your oven! Come back and visit here any time.

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