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Giveaways

Homemade Fresh Mozzarella + Cheesemaking Kit Giveaway!

July 13, 2010

It was just a matter of time before I tried to make my own cheese on this blog. There are few things more satisfying to me than making something from scratch with my own two hands. I guess that’s why I was also drawn to activities like knitting, sewing, painting, carpentry – and, of course, [...]

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Call for Entries: The 2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Pageant!

April 5, 2010
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Get your skillets, grills and ovens ready – it’s time to submit your best grilled cheese for Panini Happy’s 2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Pageant! Last year’s pageant was such a cheesy blast. Thirty-six food bloggers and other grilled cheese fans, in celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, paraded their tastiest and gooey-est grilled cheese sandwiches [...]

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Congrats to the Panini Express Winner!

December 23, 2009

Congratulations to Teri (aka Comment #2) – she won the Panini Express Cookbook Giveaway! Since the book celebrates “from scratch” ingredients, including recipes for delicious breads and condiments, I asked you to tell me about food items you prefer to make from scratch in your entries. Teri responded that she enjoys making her own Parmesan [...]

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Caesar Shrimp & Arugula Panini (+ Panini Express Cookbook Giveaway!)

December 17, 2009
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I was doing a little holiday shopping in Williams-Sonoma last week and couldn’t help but take a looksie over at their panini-related offerings (got to keep up with what’s out there!). They were promoting a cookbook called Panini Express: 70 Delicious Recipes Hot Off the Press. I picked it up, and as I leafed through [...]

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Congrats to the Giveaway Winners!

September 7, 2009

One thing is for certain – there are a good many “Top Panini Chefs” among you! Thanks so much to everyone for participating in last week’s challenge. I was so impressed – and enticed! – by all of your deliciously creative panini ideas. A few in particular really had my mouth watering – I just [...]

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Last Chance! Panini Grill & Cookbook Giveaway

September 4, 2009

**THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED** Today is the last day to enter my “Top Panini Chef” Challenge! It’s easy to enter – see the giveaway post for details. One lucky (randomly selected) winner will receive a Breville Panini Grill ($99.95 value!) and another will win a copy of Tom Colicchio’s ‘wichcraft cookbook. HEAD’S UP: You’re [...]

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WIN a Breville Panini Grill in the “Top Panini Chef” Challenge!

August 31, 2009

**THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED** Get ready for another fun giveaway on Panini Happy! We’ve got a Breville Panini Grill – the very model that first inspired me to start writing this blog – up for grabs, courtesy of the wonderful folks at Breville USA. A second winner will receive a copy of “Top Chef” [...]

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GIVEAWAY: Breville, Coach, JetBlue – Oh My!

July 23, 2009

I’m excited to be participating in a BIG giveaway over at springpad! Check out the fantastic prizes below (including a Breville Ikon Panini Press, co-sponsored by Panini Happy). Click here to enter – plus, receive additional entries when you invite friends.  You need to sign up for a FREE account at springpad to be eligible [...]

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The Grilled Cheese Pageant!

April 20, 2009

[The 2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Pageant is live (4/20/10)!] Welcome, everyone, to The Grilled Cheese Pageant! In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, thirty-six food bloggers and other grilled cheese aficionados are showing off a dazzling array of deliciously inventive sandwiches for your viewing enjoyment. From “Best Evening Gown” to “Country & Western Wear”, we’ve [...]

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Congrats to the Grill Winner + Exclusive Coupon Code

December 17, 2008

I have to say that I was thoroughly entertained and moved by reading through all of your entries for my Breville Indoor BBQ & Grill giveaway.  Some were hilarious, others were tearjerkers – all were truly memorable holiday gifts. Now that the contest is closed, I’ll share with you the most memorable gift I ever [...]

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