Asian Flavors Diabetes Cookbook

Who doesn't love teriyaki chicken?  It's one our favorite things that has been sorely missed since we moved here from Seattle.  Teriyaki chicken is to Seattle what Italian beef is to Chicago.  You find it everywhere and its insanely popular.

I was thrilled to see a healthy teriyaki recipe in Corinne Trang's Asian Flavors Diabetes Cookbook. While we're not diabetic, healthy recipes are always welcome in our house.  Especially ones that are favorites.

Actually the entire cookbook is great.  It's filled with healthy versions of your favorite Asian dishes.  I love that Corinne utilizes low sodium and alternative sweeteners in her recipes.  Also her recipes are easy to follow and well written.

Not only did I get to check out this great cookbook, I also have two (2) copies to giveaway to lucky readers.  Contest open to US readers.

To enter the contest leave me a comment telling me what your favorite Asian dish is?

Contest will run from November 8th - November 18th.

*I was given this cookbook to review and host a giveaway.  All opinions are my own.*

Beautiful Beasties Winner!

We've got a winner in the Beautiful Beasties contest, Susan!  Be on the lookout for an email from rosiedickens@hotmail.com!

8th Continent Soy Milk Review and Giveaway

Does anyone like soy milk?  What about 8th Continent Soy Milk?  Really, you do?  Well it's your lucky day then!

We love 8th Continent soy milk!  It's got a great taste and we love the vanilla flavor.  If you're looking for a great milk alternative this is it.  I just wish it was available at more retailers in the area besides Whole Foods and Mariano's.  

See all those free product coupons!?!?  Well 8th Continent sent me some to giveaway.  That's right all the coupons in this photo are going to find new homes.  Hopefully with you!

On to the contest, 5 lucky readers will each win two (2) free 8th Continent Soy milk coupons!

To enter leave a comment telling me what you love about 8th Continent Soy milk.

Contest will run from November 2nd - November 12th.  Contest open to US only.

*All opinion are my own.  This is a sponsored post.*

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts

Hemp has a rep.  It's one of those plants you learn about in health class.  A drug which contains THC, but this kind of Hemp will not cause intoxication of any sort.  Unless you mean the version where you love the food you're eating.

Hemp is a power food.  Filled with protein, vegetarian none the less, Omega-3s and Omega-6s along with fiber, iron, vitamins and minerals.  There is no reason not to try Hemp because there is no down side.

Our package of Hemp Hearts was eyed suspiciously for a few days.  It lived in the refrigerator for a few days before we ventured into opening them.  Hemp Hearts are raw shelled seeds from the Hemp plant.  The flavor is similar to a green tea but less strong.  A light woody or green flavor.  However, when combining Hemp with another food the flavor is easily lost and over powered.

As suggested we tried it in our salads and smoothies.  It has already become a household favorite in smoothies in particular for breakfast: Nutty Blueberry Smoothie.  Most of all Hemp is a convenient way to add more good nutrition to your diet.  For an ingredient that is small, it is potent.  We noticed that we felt better the same day that we started consuming our Hemp Hearts.

Benefits to be had with only a teaspoon (at least for us)!  I challenge you to find another food that does the same!  (Package recommends 3 tablespoons as a serving)

Enter to win an 8 oz. bag of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts open to the US & Canada.  Use the rafflecopter form below.  Contest runs from June 1st -14th.  Online Sweepstakes

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*All thoughts and opinions are my own.  Manitoba Harvest sent us this product to review and giveaway.*

Glee Gum Giveaway

Do I have something special to share with you!!  Glee Gum contacted me recently about trying out some of their gum and they also offered to give some away to my readers!  While I'm not as big of a gum chewer as I used to be when younger, I was still excited to try Glee Gum.  They sent all this gum to try.  I especially loved the classic bubblegum flavor.  I love that it stays super soft while chewing as other gums do not.  

So it was a win/win for me to host the giveaway especially since Glee Gum is all-natural, gluten-free with no artificial coloring, flavoring, sweeteners or preservatives.  Glee Gum is the only gum in North America made with chicle.  Chicle is a natural tree sap harvested sustainably from the rainforests of Central America.  All gum used to be made with chicle, but today most of those other gums are made from artificial things.  I love that Glee Gum uses chicle because its an Eco-friendly way to help conserve the rainforest.  The chicle is also what gives Glee Gum such great, long-lasting chew.  Even the packaging is made from biodegradable, recycled cardboard.  This makes it a no-brainer choice to chew.  I love things that are all natural and great for the environment.

Make sure to check out the store locator, Glee Gum is available at Cost Plus World Markets and Whole Foods. 

In this giveaway, you have a 3 chances to win!!  Three, yes I said THREE readers will win 3 packs of Glee Gum in their flavor choice and a coupon to use on a future purchase.  Just use the rafflecopter form below to enter!  Contest runs from May 25th-June 5th, open to US only.

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 *Glee Gum sent me these products to review and giveaway.  All thoughts and opinions are my own*
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Tropical Traditions Giveaway Winner!!

We have a winner in the Tropical Traditions Giveaway!!  Susan C.!!  Be on the lookout for an email from rosiedickens@hotmail.com.

Congrats!

Winners!!

We've got winners!! 

Robyn won the Perfect Energy giveaway! 

Rena won the Purple LED Lights giveaway!

Winning emails have been sent from rosiedickens@hotmail.com

Rendezvous Rock By Rickey Bray + Giveaway

Renedezvous Rock caught my attention right away.  I knew that I would love reading it because of the writing style.  I was drawn in through the words.   Few authors live up to their potential, but Bray is truly a wordsmith.  I was glad to exercise my own vocabulary.

The world building is exquisite.  As a reader being dropped into a complex world with unique circumstances, in this case witches, can be daunting.  Some novels fail because their worlds are not introduced properly.  Yet, Bray does it seamlessly.  I found myself in the shoes of Eric.  Mesmerized by the girl, Susan and wanting to know all about her reality.

She draws him into a religion through a binding or marriage of sorts.  She knows where he fits into her world and the book follows them after he is truly set onto his path.  He discovers his place in a world where power is real.  He is the typical layman having been raised with an overbearing mother and we get to see him grow.

As the front cover states, witches are never young.  You learn why as the religion of The Three Circles is revealed.  The characters are concerned not only with the past and present but with the future as well.  We get heroes that think about not just changing the present but seriously considering the aftermath as well.  Unlike most stories, which end and you think to yourself: "So, they saved the world, but then what would happen?  Aren't they left with more problems?"  This is not one of those stories, the ending is quite decisive leaving no loose ends.

Of course, there are twists and turns along the way.  The book may seem long to some, but the details suck you into this alternate reality.  Certainly, you'll want to block off a few hours of time to devour this book.  You'll want to keep reading it, or in my case loose track of time while doing so.  I look forward to reading Bray's next book.

The Author's Bio:

Rickey Bray, from Marlow, Oklahoma, became a writer after a series of personal tragedies.  Following a car accident involving a drunk driver and the death of his wife and two children, he turned to drugs for consolation which eventually resulted in twelve years of incarceration, a life altering experience that resulted in the start of his writing career and his debut novel Rendezvous Rock.

www.rickeybray.com

Tastes from Home with Frito-Lay Recipe Contest and Give away!

 Tastes from Home with Frito-Lay

Recipe Contest and Giveaway

  

These chips were inspired by popular American regional cuisine and include:

1.       Northeastern U.S. – Lay’s Honey Mustard

2.       Midwestern U.S. – Lay’s Creamy Garden Ranch

3.       Northwestern U.S. – Lay’s Balsamic Sweet Onion

4.       Southwestern U.S. – Lay’s Chipotle Ranch

5.       Southeastern U.S. – Lay’s Cajun Herb & Spice

·         All of the Lay's Regional Flavored potato chips are made with all natural ingredients and cooked in healthier oils, like corn and sunflower oils, which contain 80% or more of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat - the "good fats." They also contain 0 grams of trans fats per serving!

·         There’s also less sodium in them than you might think – a 1-oz serving of our Lay’s Regional Flavored potato chips contains less salt than a plain bagel!

 Although I'm not a big potato chip eater, the two flavors I would like best are the Midwestern US Lay's Creamy Garden Ranch and the Southeastern US Lay's Cajun Herb and Spice.
 
Originally being from the Midwest, corn has always been a big favorite in my family.  I remember getting fresh corn late in the summer from Ethel's fruit market which no longer exists here in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.  And while we never made chowder with it, I do remember how great it always tasted.  So here is my take on a slow cooked Midwest corn chowder.  It's great in that you can throw everything into the crock pot and just walk away.  In a few hours you'll have a wonderful corn chowder which will bring back the memories of summer.

Slow Cooked Midwest Corn Chowder

1 can (14.5 oz) creamed corn

1 C frozen whole kernel corn, thawed

1 1/2 C (12 oz can) evaporated skim milk

1/2 C fat free half and half

2 C diced cooked potatoes

1/2 C chopped red onion

3 pieces turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/4-1/3 C mashed potato flakes

salt and pepper to taste

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.  Combine corns, evaporated milk, half and half.  Stir in potatoes and onion.  Add bacon and mix well to combine.

Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.  Potatoes should be fork tender when done.  Add potato flakes to thicken chowder when potatoes are cooked through.  Salt and pepper to taste.

To enter this giveaway post your favorite regional chip flavor in the comments below.  To gain a second entry follow this blog.  Make sure to leave the name you're using to follow in the comments below.  United States only. 

One (1) Rosie Discovers blog reader will win a variety pack of Lay's Regional Flavors potato chips.  Entries must be received by midnight CST August 28th.  Winner will be announced August 29th.  Good Luck!

Frito-Lay contacted me about entering a blog contest by posting a recipe and providing the prize for this giveaway.  All opinions and mistakes are mine.