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Flavor Your Own Chips With Kettle's Create-a-Chip Kit

YumSugar — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:15:34 -0700

My whole life, I've been a sucker for trying the every possible packaged food novelty, from bacon-flavored mayonnaise to ice cream cupcakes. However, my favorite kind of food promotion is - hands down - the interactive kind. For example, some time ago, Kettle sent Party and I an assortment of new chips, and asked us to vote on the brand's next flavor. This year, the chipmakers took it to the next level with an even more hands-on promotion. For their Create-a-Chip Challenge, Kettle sent a kit with seven seasoning packets, four bags of unseasoned chips, three Kettle flavors for inspiration, and a card with recipe suggestions. To see what original flavors we came up with, read more.

We giddily toyed around with the seasoning blends, which included sweet chili, vinegar, sour cream and chive, lemon butter, caramelized onion, cheddar, and roasted tomato. Our first combination, curry ketchup, was a mix of roasted tomato, vinegar, sweet chili, and some garam masala we had lying around. We felt it was pleasantly distinctive, but we liked our second idea even better: fully loaded baked potato, made with sour cream and chives, lemon butter, and cheddar.

Both Party and I agreed Kettle's Create-a-Chip Kit ($14.99 or $24.99 for two) was one of the best work diversions ever. We've even uploaded our recipes to the company's online recipe gallery, and we've reserved two unflavored bags of chips to come up with even better flavors. What should we make with them? Please share your ideas!

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Yummy Links: From Padma's Commercial to Beef Stew

partysugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:50:06 -0800

Padma Lakshmi will appear in an upcoming Hardee's hamburger commercial.- A Hamburger Today
The childhood game Operation goes porky in this fun recipe guide. - Woman's Day
Enter to win a Cuisinart standing mixer! - Al Dente
Use manzanita branches to create a stunning, but simple centerpiece. - Simply Stated
Got leftover pasta? Turn it into a filling frittata. - The Kitchn
Dear Bravo, please improve next season's Top Chef. - The Epi-Log
Hearty beef stew is an easy belly warmer. - Chow

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Yummy Links: From Crustaceans to Food Trends

partysugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:45:57 -0800

Find out why crustaceans turn pink when cooked. - The Kitchn
Take a virtual field trip to a tomato farm. - Chow
Would you eat crispy fried chicken skins? - Serious Eats
San Francisco says goodbye to the victory garden. - Eater SF
Chocolate covered marshmallows are a delightful edible gift. - Baking Bites
Love to entertain? Submit your holiday party ideas to win a $2,500 prize! - Hostess with the Mostess
Epicurious predicts the top 10 food trends for 2009. - The Epi-Log

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Jelly Belly's Newest Flavor: Acai Berry

partysugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:00:30 -0700

America's favorite jelly bean company, Jelly Belly, announced its newest flavor this morning. Fans voted the acai berry, a trendy energy fruit, as the latest addition to the 50 official, ever-changing flavors. The public was invited to submit ideas for new flavors in the Dream Bean Contest and five finalists - honey, sublime chili lime, Thai iced tea, mojito, and acai - were chosen. According to Rob Swaigen, marking director for the company, the decision was an easy one:

We received thousands of submissions for acai berry flavor - it's
clearly on many people's radar. The voting for the finalist flavors was
overwhelming in favor of acai. Honey came in a strong second place.

I'm curious to try the new jelly bean and wonder how close it will taste to the actual berry. Have you tried acai? Are you interested in tasting the new jelly bean?

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Get Your Grill On: Enter to Win Our Ultimate Barbecue Giveaway!

partysugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:30:24 -0700

Nothing signifies Summer more than the smoky smell of barbecue lingering in the warm evening air. From sticky, sweet ribs to juicy, burst-in-your mouth tomatoes, a grill can cook up something delicious for every palette. To celebrate the Summer grilling season, we're giving away the ultimate barbecue prize package worth $218.55!

Get excited because one lucky winner will be sent this stylish Summer grill and all of the fabulous accessories! The winner will receive this adorable green Weber Barbecue ($49.95), Applewood Grilling Planks ($14.95), and a Grill Basket with Lid ($24.95). But that's not all, you'll also get a matching basting brush, hamburger spatula, and tongs; a pizza stone for grilling pies; a charcoal chimney to get the grill going, and Mario Batali's Italian Grill cookbook full of inspiring recipes.

To enter to win this incredible prize, you must log in and take the barbecue quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, completing the quiz once you are logged in makes you eligible to win. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on Monday Aug. 4, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. Click here for official rules. Good luck!

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Win a Cuisinart Supreme Ice Cream Maker!

partysugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:15:11 -0700

There's nothing like deliciously creamy, homemade ice cream. While it's a treat almost everyone enjoys, it's not a dessert everyone makes, as it requires a special piece of culinary equipment.

If you can't live another Summer without an ice cream maker, get excited because we're giving away this Cuisinart Supreme Ice Cream Maker! Start researching ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt recipes because one lucky reader will win this stainless steel kitchen gadget. Imagine all of the ice cream sandwiches you can make!

To enter to win this incredible prize, you must log in and take the fun ice cream maker quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by completing the quiz once you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member, and you must log in before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, as all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on July 2, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. Click here for official rules. Enjoy and good luck!

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The Stirrings Summer Collection Giveaway Winner is...

partysugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:15:24 -0700

Congratulations to lucky TeamSugar member, nikkih! She was chosen as the winner to our Stirrings Summer Mixers and Macbeth Collection Party Bucket Giveaway. Not only will she receive a fun party bucket perfect for chilling beers and sodas, but she also gets 8 Stirrings mixers and 3 garnish rimmers.

According to her profile, one of nikkih's interests is bartending! She loves making drinks so I know she will truly enjoy this prize. Let's hope she shares pictures of her cool cocktails in the Super Special Occasion Group on TeamSugar. Until then, cheers to nikkih!

Celebrate Cold Cuts, Not Cold War

YumSugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:00:00 -0700

I'm not sure if you guys heard, but last week a US destroyer ship sailed into battle at the Russian port of Vladivostok. You'd think a fight between the US and Russia would have made major news, but lucky for everyone involved it was only a sandwich skirmish.

On the USS Stethem, a contest was held where sailors in the US and Russian navies competed to see who had the best sandwich making skills. The Russians took first place for best-tasting sandwich, but America brought home the gold - so to speak - for most original presentation. So what did the sailors win? The US winner received a bottle of vodka and his Russian counterpart received USS Stethem caps and sweatshirts.

The event was held as part of the early Victory Day festivities, which also included the crew of the Stethem joining in on a military parade celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945.

What do you think of this event? I think it's sort of a fun way to compete against former friends turned enemies turned friends.

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Win Stirrings Summer Mixers and a Macbeth Collection Party Bucket!

partysugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:41:40 -0700

Fabulous and refreshing cocktails are essential to Summer entertaining. Without the drinks, the pool parties, barbeques, and picnics just aren't the same. To ensure that your warm weather soirées are spectacular, we're giving away a bunch of Stirrings mixers and a stylish Macbeth Collection serving bucket! One lucky winner will receive the party bucket, three rimmer garnishes, and the following flavors of drink mixers: piña colada, watermelon, wild blueberry, white sangria, red sangria, strawberry daiquiri, mango, and caipirinha. Imagine all the cool cocktails you'll make!

To enter to win this fun prize, you must log in and take the fun cocktail quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by completing the quiz once you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member, and you must log in before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, as all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on May 5, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. Click here for official rules. Enjoy and good luck!

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Can You Spot the Hidden Picture?

YumSugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:18:33 -0700

Subliminal messages in advertising are nothing new. For years there's been talk of images embedded inside of others that cause you to crave the product, or associate the product with other things. When advertisers use this technique - not that they'd ever admit to it - it's usually hidden. It's not often that an advertiser asks you to figure out their message. Apparently the folks at KFC are trying to change that. Right now they're actually running an ad where they ask you to find the hidden image. If you can do it, then they'll actually give you a free sandwich. All you have to do is find the image, be one of the first 1,000 people to fill in the form, say what you saw, and voila free Snacker coupon.

So tell me, did you find the image? It's in there, do you see it?
If not, I'll help you out. Learn what the image is when you read more.

It's a dollar bill, do you see it? Now you can try and get your free coupon!