Save More At the Pump Shell Fuel Rewards Network Refer A Friend Program

Savings

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Refer Friends and Save Even More - Details Below

While it's really nice that the price of gasoline has plummeted in recent months, it would be even nicer if there was a save for us all to save even more. That's what Shell Fuel Rewards Network (FRN) program is all about. 

How It Works

FRN is a free, simple to use national consumer loyalty program to regularly save money on fuel at the gas pump. Once you sign up, you will be really surprised because there are so many ways to rack up fuel rewards which reduce your cost of gas per gallon, adding up to saving big money at the gas pump.

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Highlights of how easy it is save

Ongoing Ways to Earn FRN Rewards

• Dine out at any of 10,000 participating restaurants and earn 10 cents off per gallon for qualifying purchases over $50
• Shop online at more than 700 brand name merchants and get 5 cents off or more per gallon on qualifying purchases of $50 with some stores offering 2x, 5x and 10x the rewards
• Save 3 cents/gallon on every fillup, even if you haven't saved up any rewards just by using your Fuel Rewards Network card

Special FRN Promotion til March 1, 2015

• Spend a cumulative $100 on Fuel Rewards Network purchases at Toys "R" Us, JC Penney and Olive Garden to save 20 cents/gallon

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That's It - Saving Big Money on Gas is Easy

Once you earn FRN rewards, simply redeem them at Shell and other participating fuel stations at home and when you travel. Then sit back and watch your price per gallon at every fillup drop.

Refer Friends & Save Even More - No limit to how much you can earn

Refer-A-Friend Fuel Rewards Network Program
Ready to save even more beyond all the ways described above to earn rewards that drop your price per gallon? If you sign up for free to join Fuel Rewards Network (FRN) using my personal referral link, you will then get 20 cents off gas per gallon for every person who signs up through your own newly-established special referral code. You can earn $40 per month in rewards, just for spreading the word to others. It's easy to participate FRN will be automatically be tracking my referrals as well as the referrals of MBE's readers who use my link to sign up. After signing up you will receive credit for any referrals secured using your own personal link.

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Shell Fuel Rewards Network

It's FREE and it can save you BIG money on gas when you shop at many stores and restaurants. 

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Twitter Party Calendar Feb 22-28 Schedule of Parties w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates

Twitter Parties

Constant Updates, Keep Checking Back + Sneak Peek at Future Weeks


Master Twitter Party Calendar - Including USA & Canada

Get all the details in this free constantly updated Master Twitter Chat Party Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. A new weekly Twitter Party Schedule is published every Sunday at 9 am ET.

Be sure to check back often during each week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook, Pinterest and Google+ parties with prizes too.

Be the first to know when the latest Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and/or subscribe now.

The majority of parties are for U.S. only, unless indicated otherwise. Look for highlights in pink for Twitter Parties where CANADA residents are eligible for prizes.


THIS WEEK

#ChosenCandy Twitter Party 2/23 at 8:30 pm ET

Sunday, February 22

Dove Speak Beautiful Red Carpet & Awards Twitter Party 7-9 pm ET with @dove @clever_network. Prizes: SIX (6) $100 American Express giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 AmEx GC. #SpeakBeautiful RSVP

RoyaleOscPurrs Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @listen2lena @feistyfrugal @sassymodernmom. Prizes: Multiple Royale Tiger Towel & giftcard prize packs, ONE (1) Grand Prize Royale Tiger Towel for a year - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #RoyaleOscPurrs RSVP

The Petite Creme Awards Night Twitter Party 7:30-9:00 pm ET with @stonyfield @audreymcclellan @verasweeney and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize trip to L.A. including 2-night hotel stay, $500 shopping spree, dinner for 2 at Trois Mec prepared by Chef Ludo. #PetiteCremeFTW Details

She Watches Twitter Party at 8:00 pm ET with @shespeaksup. Prizes: $50 Babies R Us Giftcard, $20 Subway GC and more. #SheWatches Details

Fusion Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @rayovac. Prizes: Oscar gift bags. #Fusion Details Details

Monday, February 23

Big Hero 6 Release Twitter Party at Noon ET with @sweeptight @dodomesticdad @candypo and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #BigHero6Release RSVP

Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @living_without @myallergylife @celiacbeast. Prizes: TBA. #GFFAFest RSVP

Chosen Candy Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @joyofkosher @joyofkoshermag @tamargenger @jamiegeller @peanutchews @mikeandike @mommyblogexpert. Prizes: TBA. #ChosenCandy RSVP

Tuesday, February 24

Clean Jeans Twitter Party at Noon ET with @themotherhood @brettbmartin and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs that include Clorox 2 Darks & Denim products + hangars + $75 VISA giftcard. #CleanJeans RSVP

Nourish Snacks Twitter Party at Noon - 12:30 pm ET with @moderndaymoms. Prizes. TBA. #NourishSnacks Details

Sweet Nothings Twitter Party at 12:30 pm ET with @joyceduboise @marvelgoddess24. Prizes: TBA. #SweetNothings RSVP

KidNimble Camp 4 That Twitter Party 12 noon - 12:30 ET. Prizes: Copies of Carmello the Science Fellow's new at-home science projects book. Participate in party with hashtag #Camp4That Details

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. #CruiseChat

Truly Radiant Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: TWENTY FOUR (24) prize packs including Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant toothpaste, toothbrush and rinse. #TrulyRadiant RSVP

Moms Trust Huggies Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @huggies @kellysluckyyou @mamamoiselle and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 CVS giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 CVS GCs. #MomsTrustHuggies RSVP

Big Hero 6 Bluray DVD Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @officialfye. Prizes: TBA. #BigHero6 RSVP

Postponed Until March - New Details Soon
Stress Less Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @bachrescue. Stay Tuned Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize Bose earbud headphones, SIX (6) $50 VISA giftcards. #StressLessRelief RSVP 

Con Mi Cricket Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lbconnect @laflowers and others. Prizes: $700 in giftcards. #ConMiCricket RSVP

Go Green 15 Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @chgdiapers @spray_pal. Prizes: $750 in prizes. #GoGreen15 RSVP

Rethink the Pink Breast Cancer Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @bookieboo @safecosmeticshq @breastcancerfnd. Prizes: SIX (6) Juice Beauty anti-oxidant moisturizers, TWO (2) North Face Jester backpacks, ONE (1) Kleen Kanteen 1 pt, ONE (1) Thrive Market $50 giftcard, ONE (1) Kleen Kanteen 27 oz. #RethinkthePink RSVP

Big Hero 6 Sweeps Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @latinomarketing @latinamomblogs @jollymom. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs that include $100 Disney Store giftcard + Big Hero 6 Blu-ray DVD combo, ONE (1) prize pack including $200 Disney Store GC + Big Hero 6 Blu-ray DVD. #BigHero6Sweeps RSVP

Kiss Cold Away Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @kidsunplugged @kissnewswire @kissimmee and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) boxes of Boxes of Sunshine with warm weather goodies. #KissColdAway RSVP

Think Fisher Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @fishernutsbrand @momitforward. Prizes: TWO (2) prize packs that include Fisher nut products + $250 VISA giftcard. #ThinkFisher RSVP

My Favado Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @favadoapp @savings @sistersshopping and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Grocery Giftcards. #MyFavado RSVP

Wednesday, February 25

My Mariano's Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @marianosmarket @blm03 @littlemamajama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Mariano's giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Mariano's GCs. #MyMarianos RSVP

Get Lucky with Jamberry Twitter Party at Noon ET with @bstoutsweeps @notperfecttre. Prizes: FIVE (5) Pedi Packs, FIVE (5) Mani Packs, FIVE (5) Accent Nail Sheets, FIVE (5) half sheets of nails, ONE (1) Everything You Need Set. #GetLuckyWithJamberry RSVP

V8 Protein Twitter Party at Noon ET with @aboutamom @_penelope. Prizes: Over $750 in prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #V8Protein Details

McCafe MyWay Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @freebies4mom @ruralmoms @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #McCafeMyWay RSVP

UGO Wallet Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ugo @momeo. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #UGOWallet Details

Spring Cleaning Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @moderndaymoms @formulamom. Prizes: ONE (1) $100 Target giftcard, TWO (2) $50 Target GCs, TWO (2) $25 Target GCs, THREE (3) Clorox Cleaning Kits. #SpringCleaning RSVP

Theraderm Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @theraderm @jsbeckman. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs that include Theraderm product + $50 Theraderm giftcard, ONE (1) Skin Renewal System + $100 Theraderm GC. #Theraderm RSVP

Clean Water Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @jason_priestly @listen2lena. Prizes: Multiple P&G prize packs, ONE (1) Grand Prize that includes $200 Walmart GC + P&G products - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. CleanWater RSVP

Clearly Better Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @zipporahs @awakeningaimee @crissybeam and others. Prizes: $1000 in Walmart giftcards + Secret Deodorant. #ClearlyBetter RSVP

Macaroni Kids Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @supahmommy @mackidmamabear @happyfamily and others. Prizes: SEVEN (7) assorted family-friendly prize packs, ONE (1) Dr. Smith's giftbasket ARV $200. #MKBaby RSVP

Flipp for Life Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @getflipp @mrsloulou. Prizes: TWO (2) $250 VISA giftcards. #FlippforLife Details

Girl Scout Cookie Boss Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @momitforward @girlscouts and others. Prizes: TBA. #CookieBoss #GNO RSVP

Thursday, February 26

Tic Tac Mystery Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @sitsgirls @tictacusa. Prizes: THREE (3) MP3 players ARV $149, ONE (1) digital streaming media device ARV $99. #TicTacMystery RSVP

Foam Sensations Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @blueviolet @moneywisemoms @kellystilwell and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #FoamSensations RSVP

Argan Wear Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @beautystat @pfcosmetics @freebies4mom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $100 Walmart giftcard, NINE (9) Argan Wear sets ARV $115. #ArganWear RSVP

Mom Knows Best Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) Mucinex price packs that also include a $25 giftcard. #MomKnowsBest #ChildrensMucinex RSVP

Verizon FiOS Live From New York Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @mistygirlph @theonlinemom. Prizes: Attend the chat and video recap for chance to win a Sony Xperia z2 Tablet. #LifeonFiOS RSVP

Cheers to Chili Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @fruits_veggies @dandy_fresh. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #Cheers2Chili Details

Heart Health Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @redgoldtomatoes @tomatowellness @pastafits. Prizes: TBA. #HeartHealth Details

Dental Pet Facts Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @oncom @royalcaninca. Prizes: $400 in prizes - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #DentalPetFacts RSVP

Go Red Latino Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @foundersheart and others. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 American Express giftcards. #GoRedLatino Details

Friday, February 27

Pampers Pics N Tips Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @pampers. Prizes: TBA. #PampersPicsNTips Details

Smartphone Tips & Tricks Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Monday, March 2

Mudwraps to Manicures Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @eastcoastmoms @mmmisformommy @mylifeinthesunn and others. Prizes: $400 in spa prizes - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #March2Mudwraps RSVP

Tuesday, March 3

My Pick N Save Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @picknsavestores @outnumberedmama @littlemamajama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Pick N Save giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Pick N Save GCs. #MyPickNSave RSVP

Disney Fairies Sweeps Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @enzasbargains. Prizes: THIRTY (30) Tinker Bell and the Legend of NeverBeast Bluray DVD combos, ONE (1) $250 Disney Store giftcard. #DisneyFairiesSweeps RSVP

Disney Kids Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Disney giftcards. #DisneyKids RSVP

Wednesday, March 4

Morning Win Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @momcentral @christinhassler and others. Prizes: TBA. #MorningWin Details

Eating 9 to 5 Twitter Party at Noon ET with @foodlandont @eatrightontario. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 grocery giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Grocery GC - Ontario, Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #Eating9to5 RSVP

Pet Tales Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @lisasamples @simple_solution @bagsonboard and others. Prizes: Over $300 in prizes. #PetTales RSVP

Thursday, March 5

Optic Smiles Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @sweeptight @iamthemaven @ruralmoms and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #OpticSmiles RSVP

Drink Drip Drop Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @dripdrop @drdolhun and others. Prizes: TBA. #DrinkDripDrop RSVP

The Oil Nation Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @centsableshopn. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs - US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #theoilnation RSVP

Mompreneurs Conference Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @trushieldins @themompreneurtm @parentscanada and others. Prizes: THREE (3) All Access Momprenuers Conference Passes ARV $175, Tickets to Toronto Maple Leafs game and more - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes.#MomPConf RSVP

Friday, March 6

Mobile Music Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP


COMING SOON

Monday, March 9

Winn-Dixie Kosher Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @joyofkosher @joyofkoshermag @mommyblogexpert and others. Prizes: TBA. Watch hashtag #WinnDixieKosher for RSVP link and more party details soon

Wednesday, March 11

SodaStream Challenge Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @sodastream_ca. Prize: TBA -
Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. Watch hashtag #SodaStreamChallenge for more details soon

Women Are Scary Book Twitter Party at 9:30 pm ET with @citymomsblog. Prizes: FIVE (5) copies of the Book Women are Scary. #WomenAreScaryBook Details

Thursday, March 12

More Boredom Busters Twitter Party at Noon ET with @parentclub. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. Watch hashtag #MoreBoredomBusters for more details soon

Friday, March 13

Smartphone & Tablet Games Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Monday, March 16

Share Sabra Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @joyofkosher @joyofkoshermag @mommyblogexpert and others. Prizes: TBA. Watch hashtag #ShareSabra for RSVP link and more party details soon 

Friday, March 20

Mobile Social Networking Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Saturday, March 21

Wintergarden Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @beingthewriter @tmwallace1. Prizes: THREE (3) copies of the book Under the Fairy Moon, Fairy Moon Charms as well
as a $25 Amazon Gift Card referral prize. #Wintergarden RSVP

Monday, March 23

Philly for Passover Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @joyofkosher @joyofkoshermag @mommyblogexpert and others. Prizes: TBA. Watch hashtag #Philly4Passover for RSVP link and more party details soon

Thursday, March 26

Pet Parent Fails Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @paw_nation. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Amazon giftcards. #PetParentFails RSVP

Friday, March 27

Planning Your Vacation Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

About this Weekly Twitter Party List

Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Master Twitter Party Calendar, the most comprehensive, constantly updated Free resource of its kind online. However keep in mind that each party is run by a different brand and/or hosts and MommyBlogExpert, unless specified otherwise, is not responsible for any dealings readers have with these events including, but not limited to, prizing of any party on the calendar.

For Brands

How to Add a Twitter Party to the Calendar

Add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Master Twitter Party Calendar free by emailing janis@janiselspas.com with Twitter Party in subject line including all details and links in the body of your message.

Hire Me to Plan, Promote and/or Host Your Twitter Party

Also available, for a nominal fee, to plan, promote, host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please janis@janiselspas.com for information with "Twitter Party Consulting Query" in the subject line.


FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a consultant, host, co-host, and/or panelist on others. Except for the 2/23/15 #ChosenCandy Twitter Party, 3/9/15 #WinnDixieKosher Twitter Party, 3/16/15 #ShareSabra Twitter Party, and 3/23/15 #Philly4Passover Twitter Party, I am not receiving payment or compensation associated with any party on this calendar. 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.

Review Disney McFarland USA Opens Nationwide Feb 20 - See Extended Clip & Poster Art

Movies

All images in post from Disney Pictures

#McFarlandUSA

Disney has just released an uplifting extended clip of McFarland USA (2015) the movie that opens in theaters nationwide this Friday, February 20. Kevin Costner stars in this moving drama as cross country coach Jim White. Set in a small Central Valley California town, Coach White is out of his comfort zone at first but is soon inspiring and leading a predominantly Latino rag tag high school team of mismatched young men into winning star athletes vying for the championship.

In addition to the new extended preview below, which is a must-see, the studio has also published an amazing collection of images by up and coming Los Angeles artist and graphic designer Fernando Reza, some of which appear in this post.

Watch the movie clip...




... And See the Movie's Poster Art 

Check out the artwork of artist Fernando Reza which so beautifully and eloquently captures the tone, spirit and essence of what makes McFarland USA worth seeing.

About McFarland USA
McFarland USA opens in theaters on Friday 2/20/15. Keep up with everything about this new Disney theatrical list by visiting the movie's official Facebook page. Learn more about McFarland USA on Disney Pictures website and follow on Twitter, too.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert was invited to a media screening of the film prior to release. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation in connection with this #McFarlandUSA #McFarlandUSAEvent post. 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.

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

Upload Your Photo NOW

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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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.