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Create a memory and give an experience with Breakaway Experiences. Enter to win a $100 gift card to try it for yourself.
Breakaway Experiences is a gift experience company and one stop shopping directory of unique and memorable experiences across Canada that people can give to their loved ones and friends this Christmas. This is perfect for people who would prefer to make a memory rather than have something material.
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Just when I thought my kids couldn’t love Edo Japan even more, they introduce their Noodlefull Bowls! These bowls are filled with skinny noodles (the best kind), loaded with vegetables like broccoli, carrots and snow peas and served with either chicken or beef. Of course they are topped with Edo’s delicious teriyaki sauce to make it perfect.
We loved the noodles, especially Z who ate them by the handful, enjoying every bite.
Noodlefull Bowls are only available until November 7 so don’t delay in trying them. Want to win a gift card so you can enjoy a bowlfull yourself? Enter below!
Contest closes on Sunday, October 16 at 11:59pm MST and is open to residents of Canada. A winner will be chosen at random
and will have 48 hours to reply back. Good luck!
The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is happening in Calgary next week. This is a great event that features wine, beer and spirits from all over the world as well as tasty food from more than 45 local restaurants.
Taking place at the Stampede Park BMO Centre, this is always a fun event. Visit with chefs, winemakers and brewmasters and discover your favourite eats and libations. The event takes place on Friday,
October 14, 5 – 10 p.m, Saturday, October 15, 12 – 4 p.m. and Saturday,
October 15, 6 – 10 p.m. Tickets are available online at
www.rockymountainwine.com. Sampling coupons are required for sampling and are available for purchase onsite.
Want to go? Win a pair of entry tickets to the afternoon tasting session on Saturday, October 15 from 12-4pm. The winner must be 18 years or older to win. Click here and enter to win on my Facebook page. Good luck!
Pasta is always a go-to for anyone wanting a quick and filling meal. Barilla has found a way to get pasta done even quicker! With their new Pronto line, there is no waiting for water to boil or no need to drain the water. For someone like me who has no patience, this is a very great feature.
Basically, you cover the pasta with cold water and cook it on high heat until the water is absorbed, around 10 minutes. I was actually quite surprised at how perfect the pasta cooked.
I tried out Pronto and made this quick Panang Chicken Penne. The chicken and sauce cooked while the pasta boiled and dinner was ready in no time.
Want to try Barilla Pronto for yourself? See the ways to enter below for
a chance to win a prize pack with one box each of macaroni, spaghetti,
rotini and penne. Contest closes on Friday, October 7th at 11:59pm MST
and is open to residents of Canada. A winner will be chosen at random
and will have 48 hours to reply back. Good luck!
Panang Chicken Penne
1 box Barilla Pronto Penne
1/4 cup zucchini, chopped
1 onion, sliced
1 small red pepper, chopped
2 TB panang curry paste
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup + 1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup water
1 tsp sugar
Cook the penne according to package directions.
Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the curry paste with the vegetables. Add 1 cup of coconut milk and the chicken and let cook. Add the remaining coconut milk, water and sugar and heat until boiling. Add the cooked pasta and stir until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Enjoy!
It’s been a great couple months and the kids and I have had a fun time playing, exploring and enjoying the summer. We have also been trying to read more and were happy to discover the book, The Incredible Intergalactic Journey Home. The book is published by Lost My Name who also released the book, The Little Boy/Girl Who Lost His/Her Name which sold over 1.5 million copies in over 170 countries worldwide in less than two years.
The book follows a child and their robot friend on an adventure from outer space back down to their own house. I love the personalization in this book, from the name of the main
character right down to the child’s neighbourhood and landmarks close to
home. The storyline and imagery are personalized based upon where they actually live – from the country flag on the spaceship and the view of Earth from outer space, to seeing familiar pictures of key country, city and town locations as the adventure gets closer to its conclusion where the child returns to their actual home address.
With names that are rarely seen in published material, the kids loved seeing their names in the book. It was easy to get them settled in for their nighttime read when the story was based on them.
Want to win a personalized copy for your little one? Enter below! Contest closes on August 16th, 2016. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to the email. Good luck!
Pizza is one of my favourite things. Carbs, cheese, sauce and an endless variety of toppings – what’s not to love? Usually when have pizza at home, you can be sure that the bottle of Sriracha is served alongside, adding just the perfect amount of heat.
Pizza 73 now has Sriracha-infused menu items, combining the delicious pizza with the spicy sauce. They sent us their new items to try and we loved them!
The Sriracha Chicken Pizza uses their
new Sriracha Honey Garlic Sauce as the base and is topped with
pineapple, chicken and fresh green peppers. Q couldn’t get enough of their chicken wings which were tossed in the same sauce. I thought they would be too spicy for him but that didn’t stop him from devouring them. They also have a new dipping sauce, the Sriracha Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce which was perfect with their curly fries.
Want to win a $50 gift card to try out their new items for yourself? Leave a comment, either here, on Facebook, on Twitter or on Instagram, and let me know what you like on your pizza. Contest closes on Monday, July 11th at 11:59pm MST. Two winners will be chosen. Good luck!
Did you know today is International Hummus Day? We love hummus. I love that’s it’s packed with protein and that it’s easy to make. The kids love dipping their veggies in it, making me happy they are eating their veggies!
Hummus is great when entertaining, especially this Jalapeno Hummus. When you don’t feel like making it though, there’s Sabra!
Sabra’s dips are made from fresh ingredients and are inspired by flavours from around the globe. From Classic Hummus to Roasted Red Pepper, Carmelized Onion and the ever popular, Roasted Garlic. To celebrate Hummus Day, Sabra is offering up a prize pack valued at $50!
Want to win? Leave a comment, send a tweet or leave a message on Facebook and let me know, what do you like to dip in your hummus? Contest closes on Sunday, May 22nd at 11:59PM, MT.
I love March. It’s the start of Spring, my birthday month as well as the anniversary of my blog.
I am excited to be celebrating six years of Food Mamma! Q was only one when I started the blog. Things sure have changed. Z is turning two next month and I am so lucky to have both my boys happy to help in the kitchen. It’s always fun to create fun and tasty treats with my loves and be able to document it through my blog. I am also grateful for the friends and connections I have made.
We will be celebrating with some great giveaways from some of my amazing partners. Stay tuned to win with Cactus Club, Canada Beef, Cococo Chocolatiers, Edo Japan, Robert Rose and Terra Foods.
Of course we can’t have a celebration without cake. Here is a round up of some fabulous cakes, thanks to some fellow food bloggers. Now to decide which one to make….
Super Chocolatey Coca Cola Cake from Merry About Town
http://merryabouttown.com/super-chocolatey-coca-cola-cake/
Better Than Nutella Cheesecake from The Taste Space
https://tastespace.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/better-than-nutella-cheesecake-almost-raw-chocolate-hazelnut-cheesecake/
Japanese Cheesecake from Tiny Sweet Tooth
http://tinysweettooth.com/2016/02/28/japanese-cheesecake/
Blueberry Crumb Cake from Dish ‘N’ The Kitchen
https://dishnthekitchen.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/blueberry-crumb-cake-cool-summer-days-are-meant-for-baking/
Vanilla Caramel Cake from Crumb Kitchen
http://crumbkitchen.com/2016/02/29/vanilla-caramel-cake/
Raisin Filled Spice Cake from Jo and Sue
http://joandsue.blogspot.ca/2015/09/raisin-filled-spice-cake.html
Salted Dark Chocolate Tart from Kitchen Uncorked
http://kitchenuncorked.com/2015/05/29/salted-dark-chocolate-tart/
Easy Cake Pops from Bake for Granted
http://www.bakeforgranted.com/easy-cake-pops/
Triple Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake from Julia’s Cuisine
http://www.juliascuisine.com/home/triple-layer-chocolate-ganache-cake
Dean and Heather’s Cake from Nutmeg Disrupted
http://nutmegdisrupted.com/sweet-2/dean-and-heathers-cake/
Champagne and Vanilla Bean Cake from My Kitchen Love
http://www.mykitchenlove.com/pop-like-cork/
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Drip Cake from I Say Nomato
http://isaynomato.com/chocolate-and-peanut-butter-drip-cake/
Buttermilk Clove Cake with Brown Sugar Fudge Frosting from Bridget’s Green Kitchen
http://www.bridgetsgreenkitchen.com/2015/12/buttermilk-clove-cake-with-fudge-frosting.html
Savarin Framboise from Beth Dunham
http://bethdunham.ca/updatesnews/2013/7/6/savarin-framboise
Paleo Curry Carrot Cake from The Primal Desire
http://theprimaldesire.com/paleo-curry-carrot-cake/
Lime and Coconut Cake from A Virtual Vegan
http://avirtualvegan.com/lime-coconut-cake/
Rum and Eggnog Tres Leches from The Yum Yum Factor
http://theyumyumfactor.blogspot.ca/2012/01/rum-and-eggnog-tres-leches-cake.html
Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf Cake from Vegan Lovelie
http://veganlovlie.com/2015/11/vegan-chocolate-pumpkin-loaf-cake-recipe.html
Apple and Orange Vegan Loaf Cake from Vegan Lovelie
http://veganlovlie.com/2015/10/apple-and-orange-vegan-loaf-cake.html
Brownie Cake from Bakers Beans
http://www.bakersbeans.ca/brownie-cake/
Chocolate Curry Coconut Cake from My Dish is Bomb
http://mydishisbomb.com/chocolate-curry-coconut-cake/
Chic Choc Chocolate Cream Cake from She Loves Biscotti
http://www.shelovesbiscotti.com/chic-choc-chocolate-cream-cake/
Boozy Orange Chocolate Naked Cake from Eye Candy Popper
http://www.eyecandypopper.com/boozy-orange-chocolate-naked-cake/
Almond Bundt Cake from Ilona’s Passion
http://ilonaspassion.com/almond-bundt-cake/
It’s February, a time when many people may have broken their New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes it’s hard to stick with it, no matter how great your intentions are. We tried something easy this year, incorporating smoothies as part of our daily routine and getting more fruits and veggies into us.
Nature’s Path wants to help you stay on a healthy path by two amazing giveaways!
The first way is a chance to win granola for a year. They want to know what’s on your path for 2016 by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using both hashtags: #OnMyPath and #GranolaForAYear. The prize includes everything you need to get back on a healthy path including: Nature’s Path granola and organic breakfast foods for a year, DIY Vegan, by Nicole Axworthy & Lisa Pitman – recipe book including more than 100 ways to create an awesome plant-based pantry and Un-Junk Your Diet by Desiree Nielsen, R.D. – how to shop, cook and eat to feel better forever. This contest closes on February 28, 2016.
The second way is right on this blog. There are a few ways to win (see below). The Nature’s Path #OnMyWay giveaway includes:
An assortment of Nature’s Path delicious organic & non-GMO granolas including Nature’s Path Coconut Chia Granola made with wholesome clusters whole-grain rolled oats, omega-rich chia seeds, and coconut flakes. Plus each serving is naturally packed with 6 grams of plant protein and 5 grams of fibre!
Free product vouchers
A printed copy of the new Nature’s Path 7 Days of Healthy Recipes & Lifestyle Tips Ebook
I received a box of these goodies and they are delicious. Especially good on top of my smoothies – they provide the perfect crunch!
Contest closes February 24th. Contest is open to Canadian and US residents only. US or Canadian shipping address must be provided. An email will be sent to the winner. The winner will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
All prizes will be shipping after March 1, 2016. Good luck!
We love Edo Japan around here, so much so that they were included in this year’s Holiday Gift Guide. Not only do they have great food (we love their Sukiyaki Beef and Salmon Rolls), they are committed to ‘Simply Better Giving’
and support of local Canadian food banks. Last year, Edo raised
over $75,000 for food banks across the country and with 850,000
Canadians using food banks each month, it’s never been more important to
give back! Edo is hoping to top their donation from 2014 – the Edo Elves will be making multiple appearances to
spread holiday cheer and remind Edo fans that Edo will be donating 25
cents to local food banks for every spring roll sold from now until
early January 2016. Eat a spring roll, help the food bank – sounds like a win win to me.
Want to win a $50 gift card to Edo Japan. Let me know how you are giving back to the community. Are you donating to the food bank, volunteering your time, buying a spring roll? I’d love to know!
See how to enter below. Entries must be received by January 1st at midnight. The winner has 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is selected. Good luck!