Thursday, February 19, 2015

Cutie Curl Twitter Party & Photo Contest - Win a Trip for 2 to California #CutieCurl


Giveaway



This is a sponsored post

All images provided by Sun Pacific Inc Cuties ®

As a mom of four, the Cutie Curl photo contest is one competition I couldn't be more thrilled to share with you like-minded readers who want the best for your families. That's because, in addition to offering one lucky winner the ultimate California getaway trip and other great prizes, this sweepstakes's optimal goal is to show that healthy eating for kids can be fun and delicious. Read on to learn how to enter the contest as well as join the #CutieCurl Twitter Party scheduled for tonight.
To enter all you have to do is submit a photo of  you or your child's own original Cutie Curl: showing your creative ability to peel a Cutie in one, continuous curl. A panel of judges will determine the top ten finalists and Cuties fans everywhere will vote March 7-15, 2015 to choose the best of the best.

Photos will be judged based on

  • Creativity/Originality 35%
  • Quality of Submission 15%
  • Fit to Contest Theme 50%

3 Prizes to Win


GRAND PRIZE
Winner’s choice of either a trip for two (2) to the Cuties Orchard, Anaheim, Universal City and San Diego, CA or $4,999 awarded as a check. Trip package includes round trip, coach-class air transportation two (2) from a major airport near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Los Angeles, CA; ground transportation to and from destination airport and hotel; five (5) nights' accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); and various events for two (2) (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion). ARV $4,999

FIRST PRIZE
One (1) coupon per week for a 4.5 month period to redeem a free bag/box of Cuties. Terms and conditions of coupons apply. ARV: $200

SECOND PRIZE
A Cuties prize pack featuring Cuties hats, shirts and other products. All products determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. ARV: $100.

For Cutie Curl photo contest details see Official Rules


Hurry, Contest ends 3/1/15


Plus join the #CutieCurl Twitter Party tonite!



#CutieCurl Twitter Party


Date/Time
Thursday, February 19, 2015
5-6 pm PT/6-7 pm CT/7-8 pm ET

Follow on Twitter

@CutiesCitrus

Prizes
$800 in giftcards & prizes

Hashtag
Participate by Tweeting with #CutieCurl

No RSVP

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Easy Chinese New Year Recipes Tofu Wonton Soup & Sweet Tofu Egg Tart Dessert


Good Food




Tofu Wonton Soup, House Foods
It's the eve of the Chinese New Year. Join together in the kitchen to cook and gather around the table to honor the age-old celebration to indulge in a deliciously healthy feast based on nutritious tofu and other products. Try the savory House Foods Tofu Wonton Soup, made with ground beef, mushrooms and spices as an appetizer. Then finish off your festive meal with a sweet original House Foods delight: an easy-to-make Chinese Tofu Egg Tart. Though my own family is not Asian, we love Chinese food so I know both of these will be on the menu at our house.


Chinese New Year decorations, MommyBlogExpert.com

Recipes

Tofu Wonton Soup
Yields 4-6 Servings


House Foods

Ingredients

Wonton:
  • 1 pkg House Foods Premium or Organic Tofu Extra Firm, drained & pressed
  • 1 pkg House Foods All Natural Small Square Wraps
  • 2/3 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, reconstituted and finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, mined or grated
  • 1.5 Tbsp ginger, minced or grated
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sake
  • 2 tsp potato starch or arrowroot powder


Soup:
  • 1 (32 oz.) container low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 in. piece ginger finely chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Sesame oil
  • Green onion for garnish

My daughter Sarah's homemade wontons, MommyBlogExpert.com
Directions
1. In a large bowl, crumble Tofu or mash with fork. Add mushrooms, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, sake and potato starch. Mix well with hands.

2. Add water to a small bowl. Lightly wet edges of wrap. Add 1 tsp of filling to the middle of wrap. Fold wrap in half, forming a triangle. Repeat with all wontons and set aside.

3. Next, prepare the soup using a soup pot. Start by heating the sesame oil, the add the garlic and ginger and saute for a few minutes till translucent. Carefully add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Lower wontons into soup with a slotted spoon and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring gently occasionally being careful not to overcook wontons.

5. Laddle into individual soup bowls and garnish each serving with shredded green onion if desired.



Chinese Tofu Sweet Egg Tart
Yields 24 individual mini desserts


House Foods

Ingredients
  • 1/2 pkg House Foods Premium or Organic Tofu Soft
  • 24 phyllo shells (alternate option: 12 mini graham cracker pie shells)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt


Directions
1. Combine Tofu, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolk, vanilla and salt to the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth to form a custard.

2. Fill each phyllo cup with custard about 1/8 in. from the top of the crust.

3. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.

4. Cool and serve either warm or at room temperature.


Happy Chinese New Year

FTC Disclosure: Recipes and some photos provided by House Foods America. No payment or other compensation was exchanged in connection with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's home page and at the bottom of every individual page including this one.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Chosen Candy Twitter Party Feb 23 at 8:30p ET #ChosenCandy



Twitter Party



This is a sponsored post

Join Joy of Kosher, my co-hosts and I for the #ChosenCandy Twitter Party on 2/23/15. We'll be exchanging ideas about creative party planning and gift basket making and of course, they'll be wonderful prizes for some lucky party participants who Tweet along with us. 

Image by MommyBlogExpert.com

Date & Time

Monday, February 23, 2015

8:30 to 9:30 pm ET


Follow All Party Panelists


@JoyofKosher

@JoyofKosherMag
@TamarGenger
@JamieGeller
@PeanutChews
@MikeandIke
@MommyBlogExpert


8 Prizes to Win

  • THREE (3) $50 Candy Giftcards
  • FIVE (5) Joy of Kosher Magazines

Hashtag


#ChosenCandy



RSVP


Find Lots MORE Twitter Parties w/ Prizes 

FTC Disclosure: I disclose I am being compensated for my involvement with the #ChosenCandy party. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.