Happy Friday! Although this was a short work week for me (due to our unexpected travel), I am still JUST as excited for the weekend. On Saturday night, Josh and I are attending a party. I am in charge of one of the desserts and decided to bring a plate full of different cookies. When I saw Jessica make these red velvet cookies, I knew they would be included!
I wanted to make a tester batch…ya know, for quality control purposes. I made them up without the dye.
They are AMAZING! They smell like smores cooking up in the oven and taste like heaven.
Thanks Jessica!
Recently, I received a few coupons for Fresh Express salad blends. I used the first bag I purchased to make a Fall Slaw. Now you have the opportunity to win a stack of your own coupons…
and I am going to throw in a batch of baked goods straight from Itzy’s Kitchen! Your choice: cookies, granola bread or bars. I will also make them gluten free or vegan. What do you have to do to enter? Leave a comment below telling me the following (each counts as an entry- you must leave a separate comment for each entry- open to residents of the US and Canada only):
1. Which Fresh Express salad blend do you want to try and why?
2. What is your favorite cookie recipe (must include a link to the recipe!)
The contest is open until Monday, October 25 at noon. Good luck!
Weekend plans? I am hoping for a relaxing Friday night with Josh & Frank. I am teaching Saturday morning and then going to brunch with Lindsay and to visit Mandi at her Daisy’s Place fundraiser. Party Saturday night and to the Tosh tour on Sunday with Josh, Mandi & Bryan!!!
And I leave you with a little Frank action:
Thanks for the shout! I am glad you liked the cooking. :) And I don't think you need to enter me in the giveaway... you know greens aren't my thang... :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies
ReplyDeletejust a classic cookie recipe that satisfies all of my sweet taste buds.
the new wild rocket zest sounds flavorful and delicious!
tgif :)
It sounds like you have a fun filled weekend ahead of you! And I think a plate full of assorted cookies is a great idea to bring along to the party. Have a great one!
ReplyDeleteah Frank is SO dang cute! I've honestly never baked cookies so I have no recipe to share - I know - I suck. Love that they're "not" velvet hehe. I'm all for the sound of smores - FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the Sierra Herb Crisp Artisanal Salad from Fresh Express. I love that they are getting so gourmet with these salad mixes now.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm hoping this gets me extra brownie points, ;) but I think my favorite cookie recipe is one of yours!!!
ReplyDeletehttp://itzyskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/05/big-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and the BIGGER the BETTER! :)
Vegan granola bread?? NOM! As for the Salad, I'd like to try the Wild Rocket Zest! (Mostly because I totally love the name.)
ReplyDeleteTell Frank I say "Hi!"
is there a fresh express blend that comes with roasted veggies inside? because that's my favorite ;) hahaha
ReplyDeleteum HELLO busy and fun weekend!!!! look at you, you party animal! and please don't forget about football on sunday! i know you'll be entertaining josh and his bean-less friend haha
my favorite cookie is the rainbow cookie made by super italians haha i don't have a recipe link for that, but i'd also love a solid black and white cookie both of which i don't have recipes but my family loves these!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.juliegolean.com/2010/10/overwhelmation-funkalation.html
The Wild Rocket Zest would be my choice!!
ReplyDeleteWhite chocolate macadamia nut cookies are my FAV:
http://tiny.cc/1n06w
You kill me with your pics of Frank. Too cute! Have a great weekend!
The spring mix is my favorite!
ReplyDeletep.s. Frank is adorable!! What a face :)
I love the Spring Mix best! Thanks for the giveaway...I think I want your goodies more than the salad ;)
ReplyDeleteand I have SO MANY favorite cookies, but my favorite fall cookies are these: http://www.thesweetslife.com/2010/10/gingersnaps.html
ReplyDeleteFrank is so stinkin' cute!! Happy Friday!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the House Ranch mix. I can't help it, I love ranch dressing!
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite cookie recipe. It's really easy to make and such a hit.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-oreo-truffles-95085.aspx
Yumm I want some baked goods! Can I have Frank too?!?! Haha I'd love to try the sierra herb crisp. And my favorite cookies are called Carmelitas!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the Fresh Express Cesar salad blend. yum!
ReplyDeletehttp://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies/Detail.aspx
ReplyDeletesuper unoriginal but LOVE THESE! the only thing i did different was to add a tablespoon or two of leftover coffee to the dough and it really gave them a nice flavor!!
i am extremely jealous about tosh. we tried to get tix for a DC show and the only tix left were literally hundreds of dollars. can't wait to hear all about it!!
i think i'd like to try the Sierra Herb Crisp Artisanal Salad
ReplyDeletegreat giveaway!
OH frankie frank frank frank - I love you so much! :)
ReplyDeleteWild rocket zest would be my favorite - add some roasted b'nut squash and dried cranberries = yum. Cookies - I would request Breakfast cookies(from King Arthur recipe: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/breakfast-cookies-recipe.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
the asian salad kit sounds lovely!! <3
ReplyDeletefav cookie recipe is Green Cuisine Restaurants chocolate chip peanut butter cookie!!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.snackingsquirrel.com/2010/08/green-cuisine-cookie-recipe.html
I'd love to try the strawberry fields blend!!
ReplyDeleteAnd my favorite cookies are SuperCharge mes!
ReplyDeletehttp://viveleveganrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/04/super-charge-me-cookies.html
Those cookies look so so so good! If they smell like smores, I am sure I would love them! : )
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the sierra crisp herb salad mix because the combination of lettuce and herbs sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteMy sister made these cookies http://www.howsweeteats.com/2009/11/29/oreo-balls/ omg... they are so amazing!!
ReplyDeletehi beautiful!
ReplyDeletei got coupons for nonvegan and nonGF bread. Why can't i have the FRESH VEGGIES fresh express ones...lol
enter me
fave cookies are my grandma's. sorry no link. she's dead :( and the recipe died off with her
and ill take any fresh express blend, not picky w/ my veggies
ReplyDeleteHow cute is Wild Rocket Zest? I want to try that! My family would appreciate a new salad!
ReplyDeleteI might as well be freakin Cookie Monster. I am a fan of Cookie Fridays...and Tuesdays...and Thursdays...you get my drift. One of my favorite cookie recipes is the basic good ole No Bake Cookie recipe. It takes me back to my childhood. My sister and I would make these often. They are delicious!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooking-live/chocolate-peanut-butter-no-bake-cookies-recipe/index.html
Those cookies look perfectly rich and delicious!
ReplyDeletewow those look good.
ReplyDeletei haven't noticed fresh express in the aisles, sorry. i do my shopping at whole foods--haven't seen them there?
but had to say that the last pic of frank is so funny.
have fun at the party!
Red Velvet COOKIES?! Those sound delicious! I know my fam would LOVE those.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the fall slaw blend... I love a good homemade slaw (not the creamy kind at restaurants).
Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your travels!
I actually enjoyed reading through this posting.Many thanks.
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OH FRANK I LOVE YER MUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete#thatisall :)
I'd love to try the vege's lovers blend. My favorite cookie are probably snickerdoodles.
ReplyDeletehttp://dunkincookingthesemi-homemadeway.blogspot.com/2008/12/snickerdoodles-with-cinnamon-chips.html
Thanks for the giveaway!
Chris
zekks at yahoo dot com
The strawberry fields kit, because I love spinach and strawberries and both of them together is heaven.
ReplyDeleteFav cookie recipe:
ReplyDeletehttp://smittenkitchen.com/2008/01/chocolate-chip-cookies/
I do not go to the grocery store much. Excited to here about these blends. I must try one. Veggie lovers or American sounds good.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, any of the mixes sound amazing. If it has veggies, count me in! :-)
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