Thursday, May 19, 2011

In Mourning...and a GIVEAWAY!!:)

So I really needed something to cheer me up after what happened yesterday!!  What you may ask??  (for those of you who are not connected with facebook). 
THIS!!!
I know it's kind of hard to tell what in the world that is...let me enlighten you!  It's my bosch mixer bowl!!  It met it's demise at around 4:55 yesterday afternoon.  I had some chicken on the stove top boiling for dinner.  It was for the most wonderful and delightful Creamy Chicken Taquitos!  Oh how I love those!! 

Anyway, back to the story.  I had one final piano lesson for the year that was just ending when I smelled something a little suspect...just smelled like something was burning...so I figured I'd let the water boil out & was burning my chicken so I asked Tony to go check it out for me. 

His reply, "Um...it's not the chicken.  You better come look at this." 

So I sent my student on his way and made my way to the kitchen.  By this time the entire downstairs was filled with smoke & it stunk to HIGH HEAVEN!!

When I realized what had happened I just stood there dumbfounded, staring at the bowl and the plastic that was still bubbling/burning on the stove top. 

This is when the kid's starting filing into the kitchen.  "What's that smell?", "That smells awful!", "Why is there all this smoke?"  I have to say I kept it together pretty well...don't know how, but I did & I'm so glad.  Rhett (my 4 year old) fessed up right away.  He was trying to sneak into a cupcake that was sitting towards the back of the counter (I put them back there so he couldn't get into them...I really should know better!!:)), but the bowl was in the way so he pushed it to the side so he could reach.  Little did he know the side was the hot stove top.  He pushed it right along side the boiling chicken & the rest is history!!

On a good note though...dinner was still fabulous!!:)  Creamy Chicken Taquitos with yummy guacamole & the best Spanish Rice!!  And I have to say...Tony has always been the Spanish Rice maker in our family.  I'll make it if he's not around, but when he is I make him do it.  And...it was the best one yet!!  The rice texture was just perfect! 

It helped ease the pain.......some!:)

Anyway, to make me feel better I figured we'd do a fabulous giveaway today!!  Giveaways always lift my spirits!!:)  Here's what you can win:
I absolutely LOVE everything seen here!!  The winner will receive:

#1.  Large Round Pizza Stone

The benefits of a pizza stone:
•Evenly distributes heat and draws moisture away from the surface
•Retains heat, so your just-out-of-the-oven foods stay hot longer
•Virtually nonporous, so it doesn't retain oils, odors or flavors
•Microwave-, freezer-, and conventional and convection oven-safe

We absolutely LOVE ours...it has been used on many an occasion!!

#2. Large Metal Rack

 This sturdy metal rack helps you move the Large Round Stone from the oven to the table.


#3.  Pizza Cutter

I love that it's BIG...for those pizza's that have TONS of toppings on them (the kind I like!)  And it's dishwasher safe!!  Gotta love that!

#4.  Deluxe Cheese Grater 

 This is perfect for some fresh parmesan cheese on top of your pizza (or pasta!).  It will also grate chocolate...YUM...and nuts!  And it is also dishwasher safe!!

All item are from Pampered Chef...I know...I'm a little addicted to their stuff!!:)

HOW DO YOU WIN???!!!!

There are a few things you can do to enter.  Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each thing you do! 

1.  Leave a comment!!  Just anything you want to say and you're entered!!
2.  Become a PUBLIC follower of our blog (or state that you already are one!)
3.  Display our button on your blog.
4.  "Like" us on facebook (or comment that you already do!)
5.  Share the link to the contest on your facebook page.
6.  Mention the giveaway in a post on YOUR blog.

So you can have up to 6 entries if you do all the above!!

We will be accepting entries until Wednesday, May 25th.

Winner will be announced Thursday, May 26th!

Good Luck to you all!!

67 comments:

H said...

that stinks about your bowl!! I would love to win, what awesome things you are giving away

H said...

I already "like" you Jana!

H said...

Oh yeah, I am a follower too!

AubreyLaine said...

I am a follower :)
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

AubreyLaine said...

I would love to win!
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

Kristen said...

Please enter me! We make pizza almost every Monday night and I'd love the stone etc! My cutter is on it's last leg too. =o)

Sorry about your Bosch. I love mine. It's ooooold but still works great!

Kristen said...

I already like you on Facebook!

Kristen said...

I already have your button on my blog.

(And the winner of your last giveaway came from me! =o)

Kristen said...

I am a follower of your blog!

Kristen said...

I shared a link to your contest on my Facebook. Well I think that's everything. I hope I win! And I hope you get your bosch bowl soon. It would be a state of emergency here. =o)

Ben and Tatum said...

Sorry about your bowl! But glad it's not just me these things happen to.
-Tatum

Ben and Tatum said...

Also, I follow your blog now.
-Tatum

Ben and Tatum said...

I have liked you on Facebook!
-Tatum

Unknown said...

I am so sorry about your bowl! I know many many great things have come from that bowl...

Unknown said...

Your button is at the tippy top of my blog!

Unknown said...

I am such a follower!

Unknown said...

I have always liked you- on facebook, too!

Pedey @ Do You Smell That!!? said...

I'm so sad for you & your mixer bowl! Makes me thankful our mixer bowl is metal, I guess. Hopefully a new one isn't way over-pried!

Pedey (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

Pedey @ Do You Smell That!!? said...

I'm a long-time follower! :o)

Pedey (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

Unknown said...

I facebooked you, too!

Pedey @ Do You Smell That!!? said...

You're button has a happy place on the sidebar of my blog!

Pedey (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

Pedey @ Do You Smell That!!? said...

And I am a Facebook follower, too! Man - I'm cashing ion on all the entries! LOL

Pedey (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

Unknown said...

And I blogged you too. Come on Kyla! Pick me!!

Amanda said...

I am follower on facebook

Amanda said...

I would love to get my hands on anything there!~

Amanda said...

I liked you on facebook.

Amanda said...

shared your link on facebook!

Kim Church said...

GIMME!=)

KimChurch said...

I am a follower on FB and your blog. I am actually making the chocolate peanut butter cookie duo recipe right now!

KimChurch said...

Link has been shared on FB. You can't not share such a good thing.

Emily said...

Yea a give away. Love your blog!!

Emily said...

DOne on Facebook..

Erin Hansen said...

Just became a follower. Looking forward to reading more of your posts.

URBakin'MeCrazyy said...

I've done sillly things like that before too! Can't blame the poor kid for wanting a cupcake :)
I really enjoy reading your blog!
Meggs♥
urbakinmecrazyy@aol.com

URBakin'MeCrazyy said...

I'm already a follower of your blog!
Meggs♥
urbakinmecrazyy@aol.com

URBakin'MeCrazyy said...

I like you on FB!

Meggs♥
urbakinmecrazyy@aol.com

URBakin'MeCrazyy said...

Your button is now on my blog!

Meggs
urbakinmecrazyy@aol.com
urbakinmecrazyy.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I just linked over to you from Corrine's blog!

Anonymous said...

I'm a new follower! Can't wait to read more...

Daneene said...

Hey Jana, sorry about your bowl! I'm impressed that your four-year-old fessed up. Mine would probably blame the two-year-old :)
I'm gonna start following your blog - I always need new dinner ideas!

Frosty the Sno Shack said...

Jana, forgot to tell you that I have an awsome "strawberry" jam that I make every year out of peaches. My family loves it. You would too. There, that's my comment! :-)

Frosty the Sno Shack said...

I am a follwer.

Frosty the Sno Shack said...

AND your button is on my blog.

Jill said...

So sad about your bowl! Hope you get a replacement soon!

Jill said...

I'm following you too :) Great ideas! Thanks.

Jill said...

I like you on facebook :)

Jill said...

And . . . I shared your link :) You're doing a great job!

Anika and Sean said...

I already follow your blog.

Anika and Sean said...

I am also leaving a comment for the give-away stuff. Hope you kitchen recovers from the nasty burnt plastic smell.

Amy Bohling said...

I love your blog, Jana! And I "like" seeing it on facebook too! :)

Sheans said...

I am always up for a giveaway! I made your Hawaiian Chicken Wraps tonight. Delicious! You are such a good cook.

Sheans said...

Also, I am a follower.

Emily Wilson said...

That's a perfect giveaway for Friday pizza nights! (Emily Wilson)

Emily Wilson said...

I also liked you on FB!

Emily Wilson said...

A follower too!

heidibullock said...

I am a follower and gaining pounds with each recipe:)

heidibullock said...

I like (more like LOVE) your blog!

heidibullock said...

Going to try the brownie cookies today!

H said...

I want you to make me dinner every night and dessert too. it always sounds delish!

Laura said...

Sorry about the bowl :( We're having an end of kindergarten tea party tomorrow for Alix and her friends so I'll be baking a bunch of your recipes today :) Thanks Jana!

Laura said...

I'm a follower, (which is a little unusual for me since I love to be in charge :)

Laura said...

Since it isn't possible to "love" you on facebook, I like you instead....

Laura said...

I gots me a button on my blog :)

Laura said...

and I'm sharing the link so everyone can try your fabulous recipes :)

Voni Kinderknecht said...

What a great give away. Would love to win that. Thanks for the recipe for Death by Oreo's, it was a hit and my family have a new favorite cupcake.

rebelmom said...

I want to win :)

rebelmom said...

Already follow you on facebook and just joined to be a public follower.

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