Thanks a MILLION! A Healthy Giveaway Celebration
Angela | January 7, 2013I alluded some time back that we had a big milestone coming around the virtual halls of Test Kitchen Tuesday, and that time is certainly upon us.
Yesterday, this blog had its one millionth page viewer! Most of these page views came in 2012, which is really saying something! This not only flabbergasts me, it makes me excited and energized to continue to share my crazy thoughts with you guys.
When I started this blog in late 2010, I had no idea the twists and turns my life would take in the following two years, and, I certainly had no idea the direction the blog would take.
In the beginning, I simply wanted to share my passion for healthy eating, and, I decided it would be better to separate that content from my existing “life” blog, which mostly chronicles home remodeling and sports stuff that we have going on. As a side note, my life blog used to be hosted on Windows Live Spaces, and, when that went away, I was introduced to WordPress. I loved the platform and that is initially what made me think I could actually run two blogs at once.
Little did I know that breaking my blender would ultimately lead me down the path of becoming a bit of a blending maven, thanks to picking up a Ninja Professional Blender. I do eat other things than come out of a blender, for what it’s worth, but it seems that my niche is firmly set in the “blending space.” I can wax poetic about any number of items around these parts, but the numbers don’t lie – people want to read about blending. I’m happy about that because it gives me direction about what you guys want to read, but also, having a specialty is kind of cool in its own right.
Now, with that little lead up over with, I want to share with you my plans for celebrating this milestone. When we hit 500,000 page views, I gave away a Ninja Pulse. I have come to realize that the vast majority of folks that read this blog with any regularity already have a Ninja Blender of some sort, so giving one away isn’t maybe the best way to go. So, I am taking another route entirely, and giving away some great, nutritious items you can blend up in your blender. These are some of my favorite smoothie add-ins, so I know you’ll get good results.
This giveaway is not sponsored or supported by any company. It’s just me, saying to you, thanks a million for all your support, encouragement, comments, and recipe requests over the last two years.
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Contest Details:
There will be 3 winners, drawn at random using Random.org’s random number generator. Each winner will have their choice of one of the following items:
- An 8.5 ounce tub of Amazing Grass Amazing Green Superfood
- A 2-pack of Nutiva Coconut Manna OR a 2-pack of Nutiva Coconut Oil
- A 1 lb pack of Bob’s Red Mill Chia Seeds
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Leave a comment below telling me your favorite healthy food, and why. I never know what great things might be out there that I haven’t tried yet, so I always like to hear people’s favorite health foods. That’s it!
Entry Period:
This contest will be open from today, January 7, 2013, until 7:59 a.m. Pacific time on January 14. I’ll draw and post winners on January 14 by end of day (5:00 p.m. Pacific).
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I am nothing if not grateful for the experience running this blog has given me. I really enjoy the interactions and friendships that have been established as a direct result, and I hope to continue to provide content that you want to read in 2013.
Cheers, and good luck to all who enter!
I love chia seeds and flax seeds. I never tried the green superfood powder it sounds great.
I enjoy the effervescent, lactobacterial goodness of mild kim chee. As well as being great for digestion, it satisfies the craving for a bite of something with zingy flavor and helps me avoid the desire for a sweet snack.
Nancy, I have never tried Kim Chee but have been eyeing it at Whole Foods. Which one do you like, or do you make it yourself? Would love to know!
I buy the mild kind, Jo San brand. I’ve also made it, once successfully and the 2nd time with TOO MUCH garlic. It’s easy to make with approximately the right ingredients.
Congratulations! As someone who found your website while researching the Ninja PK 1200, I love reading your blogs and I use many of your recipes. I can’t wait to really dig into your new book. I tell everyone I know that is getting into blending to check out your site.
I love coconut oil and would actually love to try the coconut manna. We use coconut oil for many things, not only in cooking and drinking but for our hair and skin as well.
I can’t wait to see what the new year brings you for us to all read and share!
Thanks Shelli!
Coconut oil is an amazing, amazing food. I use it for lotion, too. It works wonders! Coconut manna is definitely awesome too. Good luck!
My Herbalife Meal replacement and protein shake is how I start everyday!! Packed w the nutrients to meet my RDA , tasty and protein packed!
Love my Herbalife products!
I love to add flax and chia seeds to my shakes and snacks as well! Easiest way to add nutrients to a snack or meal!!
I have to admit all this is new to me, and that I haven’t even heard of most of what’s been mentioned already. So I’m going to say that my favorite healthy foods are organic fruits and vegetables.
i love caluliflower mash- so much better than mashed potatoes in my opinion!
Thanks to all for your comments/healthy foods! I am really enjoying them! I am going to stop commenting so as not to throw off the numbers for the drawing, but keep ‘em coming!
I’m just getting into using my blender every day and so far this is my favorite food: Zucchini Hummus, a recipe from Jennifer Cornbleet’s book.
Hello Angela, I came cross your blog after a friend referred me to your book! Its amazing and Im enjoying some of your recipes!
As for healthy foods – I love grilled tofu and protein shakes. I make my shakes with frozen berries, protein powder, peanut butter and water. I add kale or almonds sometimes. If I get really hungry, I add banana and some flax meal as well. Keeps me full. and the shakes have an even smoother texture since I got my ninja
As for grilled tofu – I just slice them thin and grill them (instead of fry) and season with salt and whatever seasoning I find at home, especially some garam masala (the indian one). Love it! I use cooking spray instead of oil. Makes for a great snack and left overs go on my salad.
wish you the best!
Love reading your blog and learning how to cook healthy. Just started using
Chia seeds this past year my favorite is blending some frozen fruit with
some chia and a couple of drops of stevia makes a healthy sugar free fruit spread.
Love you blog! I love Avocado!! In smoothies, guacamole, on a sandwich, or on a salad, it is so versatile.
I love tempeh! Trader joes and whole foods have it, i love to cut into cubes and bake with tamari or soy sauce and top salads, or use it crumbled and sauteed used as a taco filling or added to pasta sauce. Tempeh is a whole grain and soy fermented food that is already “cooked” and high in natural probiotics and prebiotics as well as an awesome vegan protein source!
I think my favorite health food is oatmeal (I use a very different recipe for it that I call “my weird oatmeal.” It has turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, dry milk powder, protein powder and flaxseed. The combination of all that, as far as I’m concerned is the best breakfast.
Right now, my favorite foods are simple: celery dipped in cottage cheese seasoned with lemon pepper, shrimp stir fry with wasabi dijon sauce, or tofu chocolate pudding. Though I’m also a huge fan of kimchi, which I saw someone else mentioned in a comment. The hotter, the better!
I love blueberries in my yogurt with flax seeds. Very good way to start the day!!
I’ve gotten into practice drinking apple cider vinegar with lemon, water and a bit of raw honey every morning. Mixing in my cocktail shaker. I have noticed a difference in my stomach ailments and I feel better. My BFF father has done this for 50 years and is healthy as can be for 80 year old.
Glad I came across your website. I really enjoy it!
Amazing Grass Amazing Meal is the best. I love it! It’s good even with just water but great in smoothies. I like to add fresh kale and blueberries that I’ve frozen and some chia seeds. Yum!
hmm, favorite health food….that’s tough. I suppose my favorite food, which is also healthy is probably tomatoes.
I guess in second place, I would have to choose farm fresh eggs.
Congrats on your 1 million view! How exciting! huggggs
My favorite health food is VEMMA. I am vegan and eat plant strong, whole foods. VEMMA is an added nutritional bonus that fills in any gaps and truly makes me feel and look amazing.
Cheers on your millionth milestone!
Congrats on your success! I really appreciate your blog so please keep up the good work! I must say my favorite health food. d is fruit smoothies of all most all kinds. I love too many different recipes to choose just one. I will pretty much use anything healthy to make them so I’m always looking for new ways to make them. Thanks again! – Will G
I love making green smoothies and having them at breakfast. A little extra work in the morning, but I feel great knowing I’m starting my day with fruit and veggies right away. My goal for 2013 is to try some new ingredients in the smoothies and expand my repetriore. Keeping posting your recipes!
On a side note, thanks for your recommedations for the Amazing Grass powder. I tried the SuperFoods, Orange Dreamcicle, and Chocolate flavors on my trip. Great way to boost my nutrition when options were few.
I love coconut oil and raw organic honey.
My favorite health foods are simple = spinach and water.
I’m a brand new subscriber to your blog. I bought a Ninja kitchen system and started searching for recipes to make when I stumbled across it. I love your blog and have 4 recipes that I’m making this weekend!
Just thought I would put my two cents in…. my favorite is avocado. You are doing a fantastic job with your blog!!!! I love reading it.
My favorite is whole milk. I buy local, low pasteurized milk and it tastes great.
I have quite a few favorites. I guess I would have to say red beets. Red beets are great for overall nutrition, and also a great source vitamin C and they are very sweet!!! Just got a ninja for Christmas. Love it so far!!! Kids love to make their own smoothies.