Totally Tortillas - Giveaway!!

If you are a Costco shopper, and/or you live on the West coast, chances are, you have had the pleasure, and I mean sheer pleasure, of tasting Tortillaland's flour tortilla.  My, oh my.  These tortillas are the real, fresh deal.  Once you've tasted their warm, hot-off-the-griddle tortillas, you won't be able to eat one of those dry, shelf-life-of-a-month, pre-made tortillas ever again.  These are soooooo fresh, they haven't been made yet! You cook these tortillas yourself and they are warm and ready in 60 seconds - not to mention completely delectable plain, or as a meal.  Speaking of meals - I'm going to highlight some recipes using these tortillas every day during the next week.  Along with this, I'm excited to partner with Tortillaland to do a great giveaway of fresh tortillas shipped directly to your front door!  Not just one giveaway, but I'm partnering with Tortillaland to do a giveaway for EVERY DAY THIS WEEK! 
*How do you win?? Leave a comment on each tortilla recipe/blog post next week!  Watch for a new giveaway each day!*

***I highly suggest becoming a fan of Tasty Sensations on Facebook, since many of the giveaways will only be announced there.  I also recommend adding Tasty Sensations to your google reader now!***

While you're at it, check out Tortillaland's facebook page.  They are having a cool "art of the fresh tortilla" contest for a chance to win a year's supply of tortillas. 

Become a fan of Tortillaland on facebook!

Flour tortillas, my personal favorite

Multi-grain tortillas, also delicious

 (these are new, and a little bit harder to find - currently only available on the west coast)

Corn tortillas, (and they're gluten-free too)

If your grocery store doesn't carry any of these - ASK THEM TO.  You will not regret it. 

This week, I'm excited to be featuring a new recipe each day using Tortillaland tortillas. Stay tuned for the following:

• Sweet Smothered Burritos with Pork & Roasted Corn Filling
• Spinach and Tomato Quesadilla w/ Arugula Pesto on Multigrain Tortillas
• Hearty Breakfast Burrito
• Foolproof Enchiladas
• Ham & Cheese Roll-Ups (and a snack idea!)

Big Giveaway Coming Up!

***Big Giveaway Coming Up!*** If you're not a fan on facebook and/or you do not subscribe to this blog in a reader....I highly recommend you do so.  And spread the word, will you?

This will be my biggest giveaway yet - and the prize(s) will be delivered fresh to your doorstep (sorry, only available to residents of the continential U.S.).

Stay tuned...I'm WAY excited about this one.

Eat Your Way to Happiness WINNER!!

And the WINNER of Eat Your Way to Happiness is:

Amanda, who said...


I'm in... I love what she had to say! and i would LOVE to read that book! I'll post it on my blog too, so my friends can visit your blog and enter!

Amanda, I've sent you an email!

Eat Your Way to Happiness & Giveaway

Making healthy choices is not as hard as it sounds.  So many recipes, including my own, can be modified in many ways to make something just a little healthier for you.  Read my book review and author interview below, and then look at the bottom to see how you can win a copy of this great book!

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I recently read Eat Your Way to Happiness, by Elizabeth Somer.  It has so many practical ideas for incorporating smart lifestyle choices into daily habits.  I liked the book so much, I requested an interview with the author, and asked her the top three things people can do, if they haven't already, to be more healthy.

Hope you enjoy her response:
Heidi, The most important diet change a person can make to boost mood, memory, mind, and even shed a few pounds is to focus on produce. Aim for 2 servings of colorful fruits or vegetables at every meal and one at every snack. You don't need two different ones, just double a serving to get your two per meal. For example, a serving of raw fruit or vegetables is one cup, pile two cups of spinach on your salad and you have two servings. A serving of cooked vegetables is 1/2 cup, so have one cup of green peas or carrots at dinner and that makes two servings.


A second diet change to focus on is the 1,2,3 breakfast. People who eat breakfast have more energy, a better mood throughout the day, they perform better at school and work, they have fewer food cravings, and an easier time losing weight...and more importantly, maintaining the weight loss compared to people who skip breakfast. But you can't have a doughnut and coffee. You need to follow my 1,2,3 rule: 1) a whole grain to provide the brain with the fuel it runs on - carbs; 2) a protein to keep blood sugar levels stable and keep you feeling satiated through the morning hours; and 3) 2 servings of colorful fruits or vegetables. This is as simple as a bowl of shredded wheat cereal (the carb) with nonfat milk (the protein) and a big bowl of blueberries or cantaloupe.


Third, focus on the omega-3 fat DHA. People who consume at least 220 milligrams of this important fat in their daily diets have better moods, lower risk for depression and dementia, and might even lower their risk for Alzheimer's by up to 70%. To get this level of DHA you need two servings a week of fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, herring, or sardines. Or, look for foods fortified with a sustainable, algae-based DHA. Or, take a supplement of either fish oils or just DHA.

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Now...to win a copy of the book, all you have to do is leave a comment with all or part of your email address.  Winner will be announced on July 1, and has 24 hours to respond with mailing address.  This book is definitely worth a read!

A GREEN GIVEAWAY FROM KASHI!

Speaking of green...the lovely people at Kashi are sponsoring a Tasty Sensations Giveaway!  They are giving away some gorgeous GREEN re-usable grocery bags (did you know that 380 billion plastic bags are thrown away in America each year? Come on people...reduce, reuse, recycle!), and along with these bags you will get a certificate for a FREE BOX OF ANY KASHI PRODUCT!  I'll tell you what I really love about Kashi when I announce the winners (that's right, plural), but until then...know that I LOVE when products are good AND good for you.  They are natural, made with whole grains, and still taste great!

7, that's right , I said SEVEN, of my LUCKY READERS will win this prize pack!  Contest winner will be selected using http://www.random.org/ and announced on Monday, March 22!

Rules to Enter (you must leave a separate comment for each entry):
1) Leave one comment with your favorite GREEN meal, along with your email address so I can contact you if you win.
2) For an extra entry, leave a comment with your favorite GREEN recipe from Tasty Sensations.
3) For another entry, share this giveaway on Facebook and leave another comment letting me know you've done so.
4) For another entry, tweet this giveaway on Twitter, and leave a comment telling me you've done so.
5) For another entry, become a fan on Facebook, leave me another comment telling me you've done so.
6) Subscribe or become a google Follower (see column on the right) and leave me a comment telling me you are.
7) For a final extra entry - sign up to become a Guest Chef on Tasty Sensations, and...yep, you guessed it - leave me a comment!
*sorry, contest open only to residents of the U.S. Contest ends Sunday, March 21*

Deceptively Delicious Giveaway

DECEPTIVELY DELICIOUS GIVEAWAY!

Here's a little giveaway to keep you reading...

Watch for more fun giveaways on Tasty Sensations coming soon!

Part of my new goal with Tasty Sensations is to make healthier choices...don't get me wrong, there will still be recipes that call for heavy whipping cream or excessive amounts of sugar - but all in all, I'm happier when I'm healthier and I think you will be too. With that said - I'm giving away a copy of Deceptively Delicious, by Jessica Seinfeld.  It's a great cookbook with some fun ideas on how to incorporate vegetables into family-friendly recipes.

WAYS TO WIN:

- For one entry, leave a comment letting me know you are either a subscriber/follower of Tasty Sensations.
- For an extra entry, share this post on Twitter or Facebook and leave a comment.
- For another extra entry - grab the Tasty Sensations button, post it on your blog, and share the link in a comment.
- For one other entry - tell someone who would like Tasty Sensations about this site, and leave me a comment.
- For one final extra entry - become a Fan of Tasty Sensations on Facebook.
(sorry contest is only open to US residents ages 18+)

Contest ends at midnight (EST) on Friday, March 12.  Winner will be selected using www.random.org - and announcement will be made on Monday, March 15. 

Here's some more info about the book:
Deceptively Delicious has all of Jessica's winning combinations, including cauliflower in macaroni and cheese, and spinach in brownies. She also shares tips on making healthy snacks and improving store-bought foods, as well as advice on creating a positive environment around the kitchen table. Deceptively Delicious is a godsend for all parents who want healthy kids, peaceful family meals, and never again having to say, "Eat your vegetables!"