Giveaway!
As many of you know, I now live in a small town in Oregon. When I first moved here, I thought it was a little po-dunk town with nothing to offer but Wal-mart and Safeway. But, the longer I’ve been here, the more treasures and smaller run companies I’ve found! They are little jems in the rough and I wanted to share with you some of my favorite things that are only found in Hood River.
So, for this giveaway, I will be giving one lucky winner some sampler sized Mini Pecan Shortbread Cookies, Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies (my favorite!), Delicious Mixed Nuts (Gord’s favorite!), and a big 12 oz. jar of Vanilla Pear Butter–super delicious! All because I love ya! Seriously, all the comments and tweets I get make my day!
How to enter: Simply leave (1) comment under this post telling me about a recipe from my site you tried or would like to try. That’s it! One entry per person please! And, in order to be eligible, you need to be a follower of Lauren’s Latest through Google, like Lauren’s Latest through Facebook AND/OR follow me on Twitter. This giveaway is open to legal residents of U.S and Canada….sorry Jayne and all my other followers who live elsewhere! I still love ya!
The last day to enter will be Friday, November 5th at Midnight PST so make sure to enter asap! Sorry, folks! The contest is now CLOSED!
Good Luck, friends!
**This contest is sponsered by Lauren Brennan of Lauren’s Latest.**
I made your white chicken chili about a month ago. I was craving Southwestern food but my spouse does not like too much spice so my regular red chili was out. I remembered the recipe you posted a while ago so decided to try it! It was so good and Jay loved it! I am sure the extra cheese I melted on i did not hurt
I also “borrowed” a cookie recipe of yours – the one with the pumpkin kiss, but minus the kiss
Have you seen those chocolates in Canada? I wanted a very basic sugar cookie recipe that I could make quickly before I had a friend come over to visit!
I am a follower on Facebook! Thanks Lauren!
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So i go through phases, Healthy and not healthy. In my healthy phase I’ve tried your “Whole wheat carrot muffin” and am pleased to say that it was a hit for all three of us and also a sneaky way to get Lyla te eat carrots!
If i tell Rob its your recipe than he has no reservations lol.
I also tried to get in touch with my Oregon roots and made your granola. . . YUM! also a great way to get Lyla to eat whole grains!
In my not healthy phases. . . well lets just say you know your a hit in this house
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I tried your sweet and sour meatball recipe, it was delicious and my super picky eater gobbled it up!
I’m a follow on facebook and google.
Thanks!
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I am going to make: lime sheet cake with white chocolate cream cheese frosting.
Rocky Road pumpkin spice krispie squares.
I just found your blog and love it.
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I have got to try the Pumpkin Caramel Spice Cheesecake. That sounds amazing!
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Pick me! We just made your sweet and sour meatballs this week – for the second time! They’re a hit around our house. I also love your cherry/almond/coconut sugar cookies, and shortbread cookies with the chocolate and jam filling. MMMMmmmm – mmm! Plus, I lived with you for a year and got to sample all your delicious cooking. Those were the days . . .
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I loved the pumpkin shortbread bars- they were FANTASTIC! I liked how it wasn’t too sweet, but still felt like I was eating dessert. You rock Lauren!
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Hey Lauren!
A few weeks ago I tried your wild rice and chicken casserole, and kinda funny but today my in laws told me that they loved that dish when I made it. So there ya go! Love your website!
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Cat Potter — November 3rd, 2010 @ 12:15 am
and it wasn’t wild rice, sorry…but i added wild rice to it to make it colorful and it was soooo good!
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I want to try the maple pumpkin rolls. They looked so delicious. I just have to figure out who I can share them with so I don’t eat them all!
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Ever since I saw your Apple Fritters with Caramel Sauce, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them! Just like I mentioned in my original comment on that post, it’s a recipe that is the epitome of fall!
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Your peppermint cream cheese brownie bars are SO on the menu for my daughter’s annual cookie decorating party! She’s 13 now, and this will be our 10th party. I make sugar cookies and gingerbread boys & girls ahead of time, and the girls go to town with icing, sprinkles, and whatnot. (Only 3 girls when they were tiny and needed lots of help — now it’s wall to wall girls!) We also make one recipe while they’re here, and that’s where your bars come in. I predict they’ll love them!
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Hello! I’m new to your site, but was drawn here by your Halloween Oreo pumpkin cheesecakes. They’re amazing! I was directed here by Family Fresh Cooking’s blog, and am soooo happy she posted your recipe! I have now bookmarked you
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Hi Lauren,
I love your blog! I am looking forward to trying to maple pumpkin rolls! They look so delicious!
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Pumpkin Maple Rolls are looking might yummy to me!
I also like you on Facebook!
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I am looking forward to trying your Pumpkin Caramel Spice Cheesecake! It sounds wonderful! I love both pumpkin and cheesecake so I can’t wait to try it! I follow you on facebook.
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Honestly….I can’t wait to start trying them all.
Your recipes look delish and so easy to prepare…I’m so excited to start cooking
First up….Island Shrimp!
Next…Turkey meatball & mozzarella sandwiches.
Then…the Halloween pumpkin cheesecake oreos.
Whew!
Keep up the great posts!
Melissa
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You already know I love your blog… don’t get me started on the amount of recipes I want to try.
My current favorite has to be the Warm Caramel Sauce recipe you included with your Apple Fritters… I wish I could make it daily and put it on everything I eat. Besides trying it on the Apple Fritters, we’ve been eating it on leftover sweet bread, pudding, apples and as a glaze for cinnamon rolls… it makes everything better! Thanks for giving us a favorite! and those lemon cookies sound amazing!
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I really want to try the Double Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes. I have had my eye on those for awhile and haven’t been able to have them yet since my little guy hates chocolate. As soon as I’m done nursing him, those are on the menu. They look so good! I follow you on facebook, twitter, and your RSS feed.
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Sounds yummy! I think the lemon cookies would be my favorite too.
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I want to make those pizza pocket things:) My hubs will love them!
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I have Savory Scallion Cheddar Waffles bookmarked to make, and will after the next time I grocery shop and can pick up scallions. sounds mmmm!
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Jalapeno popper pizza! And the pumpkin maple rolls. I didn’t even have to search your blog for an idea. These were already top of mind!
Love your blog! I hope I win the goodies! You made them sound so great!
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New to your site, and have you on facebook!! Want to try many of your recipes, They all are amazing!!
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I follow you on google and facebook. I think my favorite is still your jalapeño popper pizza. Just incredibly delicious, I don’t care how many calories it has. I tried your mini cheesy biscuits a couple of nights ago too. Very yummy with spaghetti. And I love your chocolate muffins with the cream cheese in the middle too.
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I just came across your site. I am looking forward to trying many of your recipies. Tonight though I will be making the pumpkin buiscuits. They look very yummy! I love anything with pumpkin. Thanks!
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I am planning to try the pumpkin drop biscuits with citrus honey butter.
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I would like to try the pumpkin biscuits or the garlic hummus.
Also the pomegranate margaritas
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Hey Lauren
Love your blog i always try to make as many recipes as I can. I loved the leftover salmon croquettes with avocado salsa , one of your first recipes. I also loved your peppermint bars. keep up the great work!!!!
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I’m a follower now and I think I have to try your chocolate chip pumpkin pancakes. They sound oh so yummy!!
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It is difficult to choose just one recipe. You have a lot to choose from. I really want to try the Blackberry Syrup! Love blackberries and love pancakes! Sounds like a keeper to me! Hopefully I can find the quarts of blackberries somewhere.
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Lauren — November 5th, 2010 @ 4:36 pm
I use blackberries that I canned myself in the summer. I haven’t even looked to find them else where. I hope you can find them! If not, then maybe I could send you a jar of mine!
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i’m going to try your Zucchini Lemon Loaf
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like you on FB (gala ya)
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I just found this today and very excited to make different things with pumpkin than just pie. I also want to try the baked cinnamon apples.
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I am a Facebook friend (Priceless Writers) and I would love to try the Savory Scallion Cheddar Waffles & Hash-Browns <—sounds tasty and different.
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I just found your site on Pioneer Women Cooks and was instantly drawn to the Pumpkin Drop Biscuits with Citrus Honey Butter. Can’t wait to make them and explore your site more. I liked you on FB
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I follow you with GFC. I would love to try the Layered Pumpkin Walnut Cake with Caramel & Chocolate Frosting. This looks so good and I know my family would love this.
rrudnick@netnet.net
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yes, I will be making the Pumpkin Drop Biscuits with Citrus Honey Butter, although the blackberry syrup is intriguing too. I lived in Oregon a short time too.
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I’d like to try your Layered Pumpkin Walnut Cake with Caramel & Chocolate Frostings, posted on Sept. 27. It looks soooooo good! I love baking and this looks like a winner.
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I’d like to try Your Favorite Salad and dressing. I follow you via GFC (I’m anne) annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com
BTW, what an interesting combination of food in a salad and dressing…you sparked my curiousity so I’ll try it tonight:)
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Pumpkin Caramel Spice Cheesecake…oh yes!
hookemhil at gmail.com
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i would like to try the Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Filled Muffins–that sounds sooo yummy and i know that my family would love it
marci
tristatecruisers at yahoo dot com
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the blackberry syrup! I’m addicted to any/all fruit spreads, butters, jams, you name it
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
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I made your Pumpkin Drop Biscuits with Citrus Honey Butter. I love anything with pumpkin, especially on a chilly autumn day. The biscuits are outstanding and I found the Citrus Honey Butter was tasty, but preferred to serve these with Pumpkin Butter.
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Lemon Cranberry Scones. I want to try them!~
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Like you, I love carbs too. So one of these days I am going to try to make your mom’s potato rolls…yumm
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Today was the first time I visited your site. Saw the Pumpkin Drop Biscuits and went straight to the kitchen to make them. They are fabulous!!! And you are right, the Citrus Honey Butter was made to be put on EVERYTHING!!!!
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Your Vegetable Sage Soup sounds absolutely delicious! I’m going to have to try that one. I’m a new GFC follower.
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I tried the jalapeno popper pizza. Very yummy!
P.S. I follow you on twitter.
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I would love to try your shortbread cookies. It reminds me of the tea cake cookies my dad used to make in his pizza resteraunt.
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I have been a fan of the pioneer woman for a few years now and I saw a link to your pumpkin biscuits with clover honey butter on her home page. I absolutely cannot wait to try them. I’ll be making them tomorrow and if they turn out the way I think they will, I’ll be making them for Thanksgiving also! Thank you for the recipe.
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