OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer Giveaway!

I love this time of year.  The weather is warmer and generally most people tend to eat healthier by eating lots of fruits, vegetables and fish.  I'm not sure if it's just because of the weather or because it's getting close to bathing suit season.

At any rate, I use my OXO Mandoline all year round but find I use it even more from Spring through Fall.  It slices fruits and veggies lickity split, without a fuss and doesn't cut my hands or fingers!  With a variety of attachments, sizes and shapes, it makes slicing a snap. 

In fact, when my children were little I'd have them help me in the kitchen by slicing the fruits and vegetables with the Mandoline.  So long as they used the safety grip handle I didn't have to worry about any injuries.  Best of all they loved helping me, and thought it was fun to use the Mandoline.

I've been using mine for as long as I can remember, and thought it would be nice to offer the OXO Good Grips Mandoline  as a giveaway to those of you that read my blog.  I love mine and I'm sure if you win, you'll love yours as well.  Of course, if you don't win, I still highly recommend purchasing one for yourself.  At just $69.99they're well worth it and also make the perfect gift for a friend, college student or bride to be. 

If you've never seen how they work before here's a great video that will show you all the details.



I know after watching this video you can't wait to try and win one thru my giveaway.  So here's all you need to do. 

The first 3 things listed are mandatory.  The others (4 & 5) are not mandatory, but each time you do one of the numbers, make sure you let me know by posting it on my blog.  Each time you post that you've joined one of the 5 items, it will increase your chances of winning the OXO Mandoline.

1. "Like" the OXO facebook page, then post a comment on my blog that you did so.
2. "Like" my facebook page, then post a comment on my blog that you did so.
3. Follow me on Google Friend Connect on my blog, then post a comment on my blog that you did so.
4. Follow my blog by Email which is located in the upper right of my blog.  It says, "Follow by Email."Then post a comment on my blog that you did so.
5. Lastly sign up for my Monthly Newsletter. This comes out at the beginning of each month with recipes, tips and everything food related. Then post a comment on my blog that you did so.

This contest is open to U.S. residents only.  I'm so sorry to those that follow my blog that live outside of the U.S but due to shipping costs we are unable to ship outside of the United States. 

My OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer Giveaway ends on lucky Friday, May 13th.  The winner will be selected at Random and their OXO Mandoline will be shipped directly from OXO.

Please be sure to enter your contact information when following me, so in the event you are the winner, I will be able to contact you.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond otherwise another winner will be selected at Random.

So what are you waiting for.  Try your chances now at winning this incredible kitchen tool, the OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer.

I absolutely love the OXO products.  In fact after posting the above post I went on the OXO website to see just how many pieces I have that they make.  I have 23 pieces, all of which I use.  They are:

• Good Grips Soap Squirting Brush           
• food storage containers
• measuring cups in various sizes
• ice cream scooop
• mandoline
• tongs
• spatula
• salad spinner
• corn peeler
• swivel peeler
• oil stopper/pourer
• apple divider
• dough blender
• bench scraper
• 3", 6" and 8" strainer
• corn holders
• meat pounder
• serving tongs
• pie server
• whisk
• can opener

I was amazed.  I think I should consider buying stock in this company.  I love their grip handles that keep your wet hands from not slipping.  In fact everyone of the products that I have work to perfection and have never broken. Take it from me, OXO products are fantastic!  Check out their website for more information on all their products.

Congratulations #26 VickieB from California you have won the OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer!

My Favorite New Tool!

The tools that I use most in my kitchen and are perfect for almost everything are my knives. Let's face it, if you have a great set of knives they can get you through almost any task in your kitchen. However, it's fun to pick up a gadget or funky tool now and then.












Well, yesterday I experienced the OXO - Corn Peeler. I couldn't believe how effortlessly it worked and did the job perfectly. I even tested it on raw corn and it was amazing. In fact, I had so much fun with it, I ended up peeling more corn off the cob than I needed. It was so simple!

There's nothing better than using fresh corn in a recipe instead of frozen. Although the frozen works fine but fresh off the cob is still best.

Check out this remarkable tool.

If you're wondering what recipe to use it on try my Southwest Chipolte Chicken and Rice Salad. It's delicious and great to place in tortillas the next day for a delightful wrap. Plus the most fun will be when you use your new OXO - Corn Peeler. A must for anyone that likes to peel fresh corn off the cob without any effort at all! At least in my opinion.