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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
I am a retired teacher with time on my hands. I love to cook and bake. For the past eight years my hobby has been entering recipe contests. I have done very well and have been to several cook/bake offs although I have never won a grand prize. The ititials of my blog CCC are the same as the site where I get contest information, Cooking Contest Central (CCC). While there are 1000's of food blogs that post recipes this blog will review other cooking blogs.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Win $50.00 Pier 1 Gift Card

http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/12/weekly-mix-pier-1-giveaway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BakeOrBreak+%28Bake+or+Break%29

I won

I won one of my own sweeps. I won the Gift Guide for the Ultimate Foodie Giveaway at Bluebonnets & Brownies. My prize includes (1) a Pizza Ingredient Gift Set from King Arthur, (2) Swiss Mar Slate Board & Cheese Knife Set, (3) LeCreuset 5-quart Dutch Oven and Pie Set.

Win $50.00 AMEX Gift Card for Christmas Eve

http://sweepstakes.holidayscentral.com/Sweepstakes/win-50-for-christmas-eve

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Another Blendtec Blender

Blendtec must be giving blenders to all their favorite blogs to giveaway

http://noblepig.com/2012/09/blendtec-blender-giveaway-review-450-value/

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Sorry

I have spent to last 41 days in the hospital and rehab.  Sorry there have been no posts.  I will start posting again within the next few days.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Cookbook set winner

I had 39 enteries for this giveawy.  http://www.random.org/ selected number 3 as the winner.  Number 3 is Suburban Mom who said I love going through cookbooks and reading the recipes and then making them.

I have sent Suburban Mom an email and as soon as she gets back to me I will send the books. 

You may have noticed that I made a change to the blog.  In addition to posting blog reviews I am posting sweepstake and contest information.

Thank you for being loyal readers.





WIN THE COOKIE DOUGH LOVER'S COOKBOOK

http://utry.it/2012/05/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-truffles.html

SALAD BOWL SET

http://mealmakeovermoms.com/kitchen/2012/05/30/a-recipe-for-roasted-beet-salad-lunch-with-a-fan-food-truck-adventures-and-misadventures-and-a-giveaway-for-a-beautiful-bamboo-salad-bowl-set-podcast-190/

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Help ME

follow the link and sign up.  The more votes I get the closer to winning am I.  If you sign up you can start your own chain.

Use this special link to share, so when friends sign up, you get credit:


http://bit.ly/JiYfIc


WIN A MAGIMIX TOASTER

http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/magimix-vision-toaster-giveaway/

WIN $100,000.00 PLUS DAILY INSTANT

http://www.realsummerrealfun.com/:b=ie8/

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

COOKIE MADNESS

Cookie Madness http://www.cookiemadness.net/ was the first cooking blog I ever logged onto.  It is hosted by Anna who lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, TODD, daughter EMMA, two dogs and a cat.

I met Anna at the 2006 Pillsbury Bakeoff.  Anna went on to win the Grand Prize.  I came home with a gift bag and a lot of wonderful memories.  Anna and I have become good online buddies.

CHOCOLATE VELVET CUPCAKES

$500 gc to CHEF KNIFE GURU

They carry many different brands

http://knives.cooking.com/account/contests/sweepstakes-landing.aspx

Monday, May 7, 2012

Sunday, May 6, 2012

FRESH FLOWERS

Win fresh flowers every month for a year

http://www.simplypetals.com/giveaway?lrRef=Qdqnq




WIN A $3000.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD

Buy whatever you want

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=tsm_1_fb_s_amzn_5yreng?ie=UTF8&docId=1000790371

I'M BACK WITH A GIVEAWAY

I think I have all my personal issues settled so I can begin blogging again.  Lets start with a giveaway.

I am giving away a two volume set of Dorie Greenspan cookbooks--Baking From My Home to Yours and Around My French Kitchen.

Between today and May 30 Leave a comment under this post with your email (need email to notify winner) and on June 1, 2012 I will use random.org to determine winner.  US only and only 1 entry per person.

Good luck!!

Le Creuset

Win a Le Creuset Baking set  Hurry, Deadline May 8

http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2012/05/06/giveaway-le-creuset-bakers-set/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+browneyedbaker%2Ffeed+%28Brown+Eyed+Baker+%29

Monday, April 16, 2012

BARBARA BAKES

Barbara Bakes http://barbarabakes.com/ is hosted by Barbara.  Barbara has been married to her husband for 30+ years and they have 4 children.  In addition to cooking and baking Barbara enjoys trave,


CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM CAKE ROLL

Sunday, April 15, 2012

I'M BACK

It has been over two months since my last post. My dog, Velcro, passed away from cancer on February 7, 2012 and I have been depressed. My blog and everything else have been negelected. I am getting a new dog, Zeppelin, sometime this week, I hope. New posts and giveaways to come.









Saturday, February 25, 2012

INSPIRED BY CHARM



Inspired By Charm http://www.inspiredbycharm.com/ is hosted by Michael who lives in a small PA town with his two cats. In 2008 Michael purchased a small Bread and Breakfast in his home town. He loves to cook and bake for his guests





NEAPOLITAN BIRTHDAY CAKE

Thursday, February 16, 2012

WIN BIG

Sweep from America's Test Kitchen 4 big prizes

http://www.americastestkitchen.com/KMSweeps2012/

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

BAKING PACKAGE WINNER

www.random.org selected #47 as the winner of the baking package. JudyCC is associated with that number. I have emailed Judy and am waiting for her mailing address.

I will post a new giveaway in the near future.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

BAKE AT 350



Bake at 350 http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/ is hosted by Bridgett who loves to bake and decorate cookies. She has been blogging since 2007.






HAZELNUT-CAPPUCCINO CUPCAKES

CRUMB

Crumb http://www.crumbblog.com/ is hosted by Isabella who lives in Toronto with her husband and two cats



TOFFEE-CINNAMON BANANA BREAD

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Valentine's Day Giveaway

In honor of Valentine’s Day I am having a Basic Baking Package. The package includes (1) a standard set of measuring cups (2) a standard set of measuring spoons, (3) a silicone pastry brush, (4) a flexible chopping board and a few surprises.
From 12:01 AM on Thursday, February 2, 2012 until 11:59 PM on Monday, February 13, 2012 leave a comment under this post with your email (I need email so I can notify the winner). On Tuesday, February 14, 2012 I will use random.org to select the winner. One entry per email.
Please feel free to share this giveaway with whomever you want.

LIGHTER AND LOCAL



Lighter and Local http://www.lighterandlocal.com/ is hosted by Kim who lives in MA with her husband and two dogs. Kim is a TV news producer who makes her recipes light while using local products.


BANANA BREAD MUFFINS

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

WIN

Win a $500.00 gift certificate to your favorite grocery store

http://www.rumbameats.com/promotions

Monday, January 23, 2012

SORRY

Sorry I have been gone but my computer had a virus and was in the shop for 10 days.

However, I have a nice giveaway for you. Enter to win a Kurig and free coffee. I suggest you select Green Mountain as your favorite brand as they are the contest sponsor. Then play the instant win game.

http://gmcr.promo.eprize.com/winfreekcups/

Monday, January 16, 2012

INSIDE BRUCREW LIFE

Inside BrewCrew Life http://insidebrucrewlife.blogspot.com/ is hosted by Jocelyn who is a wife and mother of three.

TIRAMISU BROWNIES

THE WINNER IS........



I used http://www.random.org/ to determine the winner of the timer. The winning number was 21 which is associated with Crristina. I have emailed Christina and as soon as I have her address I will send the timer.









HAPPY BITHDAY, DR. KING

Sunday, January 15, 2012

A CULINARY JOURNEY WITH CHEF DENNIS



A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis http://www.askchefdennis.com/ is hosted by Chef Dennis who has over 35 years experience as a chef, food blogger and culinary instructor. He is currently the resident chef at a girls school in PA


BERRY CITRUS BREAD

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

SUNNY SIDE UP

Sunny Side Up http://jessicainsd.blogspot.com/ is hosted by Jessica who lives in San Diego with her husband and two cats. Originally from Ohio, Jessica is a Registered Nurse.






MINESTRONE SOUP




Sunday, January 1, 2012

ROCK RECIPES

Rock Recipes http://rockrecipes.blogspot.com/ is hosted by Barry who lives in St. John's, Newfoundland






ROASTED SQUASH AND RED PEPPER SOUP