This week I have a special request:
I’m in a great blogging contest – and I need your help to win!
I’m one of 8 bloggers – and the ONLY gluten-free blogger – in FoodSpring’s “My Most Exciting Food Experience” competition. I would love to have your support.
Starting May 25th until June 6th, you can vote for me. Any member of FoodSpring.com can rate each competitor’s blog post. The blogger with the highest number of points at the end of the day on June 6th will be the official FoodSpring.com Blogger at The Fancy Food Show this July in NYC.
Why is this important to me? And why on earth should it matter to you?
Here’s why:
- FoodSpring.com was founded by the National Association for Specialty Food Trade – an organization that supports gluten-free, allergy friendly, and vegan food companies. We all want more quality, gluten-free food and supporting FoodSpring.com is a way to help our voice be heard.
- There’s only 1 gluten-free blogger in the contest – little ol’ me. I must have been the first one silly enough to say, “Sure, I’ll do that!” Having a gluten-free blogger featured at the Fancy Food Show would be an incredible way to bring awareness to our cause. The talent in our blogging niche is incredible – we have no limits. Having a gluten-free blogger win the competition would open doors for all of us.
- If I win, I’ll proudly represent the gluten-free blogging community and will keep you filled in on all the details.
What can you do to help?
- Hop over to FoodSpring.com, create an account, and rate my article as a 5.
- Tweet about the contest.
- Mention the contest on your blog and ask your readers to vote for me.
- Send an e-mail to friends asking them to vote for me.
Simple and painless. Vote for me here!
Last Week’s Healthier Highlights…
As always, last week was full of inspiration. With strawberries in season, you might try this Strawberry Peach Crumble with Strawberry Rhubarb Refrigerator Jam. Or a healthier Strawberry Yogurt Pie.
There was also a Thai theme going last week – Thai Style Corn Pancakes and Thai Enchiladas. And, I can’t help but point out my I-can’t-live-without-you drink – a smoothie with elegance – Green Mocktails.
Linking Up Guidelines!!
- When you link, please tell us who you are and what you’re cooking. For example, I might enter:
Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten Free – (6 Tips to Make Eating Out SF & GF Simple) - Please link to your individual post, not your homepage and link back to this post so that your readers can find the recipes here.
I hate deleting links but some get deleted every week.
If you find that your link has been deleted it’s because it doesn’t link to your post or you haven’t linked back here. E-mail me with questions or if you need help.
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SnoWhite
posted on May 24, 2010 at 9:38 pm
How exciting, Amy!! I’ll do my best to get over there and vote for you!!
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Linda
posted on May 24, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Sounds like a great contest. I’ll try really hard to remember to go register and vote.
I’ve linked a cake that has mandarin oranges in it and pineapple in the whipped topping frosting. It’s not exactly healthy, but it’s healthier than some.
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Jenn
posted on May 25, 2010 at 2:26 am
Thanks for mentioning my Thai enchiladas! This week I’m sharing a recipe for a rotisserie chicken that I managed to make in my toaster oven
Good luck with the competition!
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Ellie
posted on May 25, 2010 at 6:05 am
This is my first contribution to slightly indulgent tuesdays although I have been following them for a while!
The muffins are adapted from a Whole Foods recipes (I’ve lowered the fat content a bit and used better flours)
Good luck in your competition! I’ll make sure to get over and vote
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gfe--gluten free easily
posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:02 am
Hey Amy–Sooo very exciting! I’ll definitely cast my vote–woohoo!
I’ve linked up my latest post, which includes some links to roundups of great eats over the last week or so. Most recipes in these roundups are gluten free and most, too, are much healthier with other adaptations as well.
Shirley
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
@gfe–gluten free easily, Thanks, Shirley!! By the way, we’re trying to put together a gluten-free tea in Dallas since I’ve never been able to make it to one of your elegant events.
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Hallie @ Daily Bites
posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:18 am
Whoops. Accidentally put up two of my links to banana-nut cookies…you can delete the one with no recipe title. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Way to go on the competition! I’m heading over there right now to vote for you.
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
@Hallie @ Daily Bites, Thanks so much, my friend!
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Denise Therese
posted on May 25, 2010 at 10:17 am
Enjoy Spicy Ginger Chicken!!
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Zoe @ Z's Cup of Tea
posted on May 25, 2010 at 10:52 am
I’ve voted for you, Amy!
I loved reading your post – it was wonderful.
I made a tarte tatin puffed pancake. It’s really good and hardly any fuss at all.
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
@Zoe @ Z’s Cup of Tea, Thanks so much, Zoe! Sending big hugs.
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Zoe @ Z's Cup of Tea Reply:
May 27th, 2010 at 12:22 am
@Amy, I hope you win!
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cheryl
posted on May 25, 2010 at 12:04 pm
well, good for you! what a beautiful recognition for so much yummy work.
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Maggie Savage
posted on May 25, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Holy Moly what a great roundup this week Amy! I posted a quinoa salad that is light and delish! I will definitely spread the word about your contest! Best of luck!
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
@Maggie Savage, Thanks so much, Maggie! I deeply appreciate your help.
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jamie
posted on May 25, 2010 at 12:14 pm
well, apparently i am a week late to the thai theme! but hope people like my gfree, dairy free spicy chicken salad with mangoes. and i will certainly go register for foodblogger and vote!
good luck!! jamie
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
@jamie, Thanks, Jamie. It means a lot that you’d take the time to vote for me.
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Lindsay at Kitchen Operas
posted on May 25, 2010 at 12:34 pm
This week’s contribution is my new favourite green, that I have been eating all week: Yu Choy!
It’s an Asian green (also known as edible rape, or flowering cabbage), and it is SOOO lovely with tons of ginger, and tamari for that Chinese dim sum flavour without any gluten.
Yum indeed.
Thanks again, Amy, for hosting! I always get so many good ideas from everyone!!!
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Dee
posted on May 25, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Amy,
Your post for the contest was beautiful. I cast my vote – I really do hope you win, you are such an inspiration to those of us newly GF and SF.
Good luck!
Dee
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
@Dee, You made me smile. Thank you. I am grateful for your support – and I hope I win, too!
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Oystergirl@A Moderate Life
posted on May 25, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Hi Amy! Wonderful news about the contest, I will definitely hop over there and may even check out the trade show in july! My article is about simple healthy water recipes for hot summer hydration!
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
@Oystergirl@A Moderate Life, Thanks so much for your support! If I win and you go to the show, we will have to meet up.
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Oystergirl@A Moderate Life Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
@Amy, Sure thing miss Non-sugar Sweetness! Best of luck!!! What school are you at again? My nephew is at CIA and it is HARD! so kudos to you!
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I’m at Collin College, a local school in Dallas. I would LOVE to go to CIA – I was actually accepted there when I was 20 but didn’t go. Was afraid NOT to go the traditional route so I got a B.A. and a M.Ed. instead.
Probably the right thing because now I know so much more about my body and what I can’t eat. My goal now is to get my degree and help others like me learn how to create fabulous, top quality food.
saxifrage
posted on May 25, 2010 at 10:34 pm
So excited to be a part of this! Good luck with the contest!
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
@saxifrage, I’m glad that you’re part of this weekly event, too. Thank you for your contribution!!
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cindy
posted on May 26, 2010 at 12:15 am
You have my 5 points. Good Luck with the contest and kudos on all of your accomplishments.
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
@cindy, Thanks Cindy!! It would be so exciting for our community if the featured blogger at the Fancy Food Show was gluten-free. I appreciate your help!!
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Jason@jlhealthtulsa
posted on May 26, 2010 at 11:08 am
Thanks for the info on the contest. I’ll go check it out and vote for you. Thanks for the carnival!
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Amy Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
@Jason@jlhealthtulsa, Thanks so much, Jason!!
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Ricki
posted on May 27, 2010 at 8:16 am
You’ve got my vote–congrats!
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Jessica
posted on May 27, 2010 at 2:12 pm
This week I made a beautiful roasted Trio of vegetables. I love how simple and satisfying roasted vegetables are. Not to mention, super easy!
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