Valentine & Super Bowl Recipe Carnival & Special Giveaway!

February 4, 2010 by Mansi

valentine recipes

Its the magical season of love, and while sport-lovers wait for Super Bowl this Sunday, the romantically inclined people like me look forward to the Valentine Day that falls next Sunday! but whatever you prefer, I know food is going to be a primary focus for both the occasions. So while you are busy cooking delicious meals and desserts for your family and friends, take a moment to blog about it and you can win this very special gift hamper that we have to offer, sponsored by I Can’t Believe its Not Butter!

Burgers or Cookies, Chilli or Cake, Soups or Cocktails, Chips or Chocolates, whatever you make, whatever you bake, just send it right in! We are looking to gather delicious recipes, and good food knows no boundaries!

So How Does This Work? Very Simple:

1. Simply post any recipe about Super Bowl or Valentine’s Day on your blog.
2. Post a link to this blog’s Home Page(http://funandfoodcafe.com) in your post. 3. Then come back here and leave the permalink of your post in the comments section of this post.
4. I will gather all the recipe links as they come and include them in the ongoing Recipe Roundup.
5. You can even send in archived posts, just update them with a link to this blog. 6. Only 1 entry per blog please, and you have until Feb 28th to send in your recipes.

One lucky winner (chosen randomly) will receive a Special Gift hamper, sponsored by ICBINB, valued at about $50.

The gift set includes:
•Tasty appetizer and dessert recipes to help you plan your meal
•A large serving dish for your next gathering
•$20 gift card to purchase your ingredients

You can find more recipe inspiration on their website, or on the ICBINB Twitter Page

That’s it, as simple as that! So start cooking, and don’t forget to send in your delicious creations so it can be shared with all the other food enthusiasts around the world!

UPDATE: The random magic has worked its charm and chosen a winner. It is the Coeur a la Creme, submitted by ButterYum! Congratulations to you, and your gift will be shipped directly by ICBINB within the next few days!!

Thanks to all other participants for making this a fun event!

Filed Under: Food, Uncategorized

Comments

Kizzy's Culinary Annotations says:

March 1, 2010 at 6:48 pm

Dear Mansi,

In the spirit of New Orleans' Saints Superbowl victory [the French connection], Valentine's Eve, and the winter season, here is a classic French dessert:

Chartreuse Soufflé
http://culinaryannotations.blogspot.com/2010/02/chartreuse-souffle-served-with.html
Wine Pairing: a sweet and fruity Sauternes or Monbazillac

Thank You
Kizzy
Cooking Foodie says:

February 28, 2010 at 9:30 pm

Hi,

Here is my entry for the Superbowl recipe carnival and special giveaway

http://cookingfoodie.blogspot.com/2010/02/seven-layer-dip.html

Thanks,

Cooking Foodie
Apu says:

February 26, 2010 at 8:07 am

Great idea for a food event!! Here is my entry:
http://annarasaessenceoffood.blogspot.com/2010/02/festive-seven-layer-dip-with-home-made.html

Thanks for hosting!!
Apu
Art of Dessert says:

February 21, 2010 at 9:43 pm

Hi Mansi!

Love your site! Thanks for letting me know about your contest 🙂

Please find my Nutella Marshmallow Mousse recipe here:

http://artofdessert.blogspot.com/2010/02/nutella-marshmallow-mousse.html
Swathi says:

February 21, 2010 at 9:36 pm

Manasi,
This my entry for the event

http://kitchenswathi.blogspot.com/2010/02/guacamole-with-tortilla-chips.html
An Open Book says:

February 21, 2010 at 5:04 am

Hi…this is my entry
http://mykitchenantics.blogspot.com/2010/02/all-american-spicy-buffalo-wings-with.html

Nisha
Laura Loo says:

February 19, 2010 at 11:46 am

Very neat! I made this (low-fat) Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese and Coconut frosting, baked in a heart-shaped bundt pan for Valentine's Day!

http://lavender-lace.blogspot.com/2010/02/youre-my-funny-valentine_16.html
deepti says:

February 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Hello..
Im sending my recipe for the Super Bowl Carnival..

http://panchamrutham.blogspot.com/2010/02/pomegranate-juicevalentines-day-special.html
Sumi says:

February 14, 2010 at 11:26 am

Hi Mansi, Happy Valentine's day.
Here is my post link

http://sumiskitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/multi-fruits-kesari.html
Smitha says:

February 12, 2010 at 9:15 am

Here is my entry

http://smithasspicyflavors.blogspot.com/2010/02/superbowl-party-recipes-2-nachos-with.html

Thanx
Smitha
ButterYum says:

February 11, 2010 at 3:31 pm

Neato. I just added a link to your blog on my blog. Hope you enjoy my Valentine Dessert, Coeur a la Creme.

http://butteryum.blogspot.com/2010/02/coeur-la-creme-ooh-la-la.html

🙂
ButterYum
kelliscakes says:

February 11, 2010 at 1:43 pm

I linked it…per your email! here it is!
http://kelliscakes-sweetdreams.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentines.html
kelliscakes says:

February 11, 2010 at 3:28 am

Hi! Just stopping by! here is a link to my blog and I have some more cookies pics on the way!!
Love your site!

http://kelliscakes-sweetdreams.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentines.html
Koek! says:

February 9, 2010 at 6:42 am

Hi there. I am thrilled you visited my blog. Please consider this my entry to your competition.

http://maclarty.blogspot.com/2010/01/to-tea.html

I look forward to exploring your site,

Robyn
Jamie says:

February 9, 2010 at 6:06 am

Thanks for letting me know about this great contest. I added the link in my post and here is my entry : Romantic Blueberry Hibiscus Macarons.

http://lifesafeast.blogspot.com/2010/02/blueberry-hibiscus-macarons.html
Vaishali Sharma says:

February 7, 2010 at 10:37 pm

Hello

Please find my entry for the Super Bowl Carnival & Special Giveaway.

http://zestyflavors.blogspot.com/2010/02/super-bowl-with-super-special-snack.html
Nina says:

February 5, 2010 at 7:40 am

Wow thats great stuff.Looking forward to interesting posts:)

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