My 2 Year Blogiversary & A Giveaway!

Today is a pretty special day around here, guys.

It's The Kitchen Prep's 2 Year Anniversary! I know, I can hardly believe it myself.

I've managed to cram two years worth of stories, recipes, and adventures right here in my own little corner of the blogosphere. And some of you have stuck around and been here for most of it: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

My favorite part? {Aside from the sugar, of course. Always smitten with the sugar.} Connecting with you.

I know I've said it a bunch of times before, but I really, truly mean it. If it weren't for you, I'd basically be talking incessantly about food to myself {which, I'm not gonna lie, I do on ocassion}, or driving my hubby crazy with things like whether or not bacon belongs in baked goods. {It does.}

So a BIG thanks to you for stopping by, for reading, for commenting, for encouraging, for questioning, for criticizing, and for supporting this little dream of mine... it means the world to me.

But let's stop talking about me. To show my appreciation for your loyalty, I'm making part of today about you! And about candy!!

Now, where's my piñata...

Eh, nevermind that. I've got a better idea!

As a fun and fabulous party favor for stopping by the celebration today, one of you will win a "Founder's Faves" Tasting Box from the super sweet company, Sugarfina!

{I'm totally jealous, by the way. I spent a good 45 minutes browsing all of their tasty treats... and there are SO MANY!}




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Clockwise from top center: Dark Chocolate Coffee Toffee, Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs, Artisan Gummy Bears,
Dark Chocolate Toffee Almonds, Holland Mints, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Mint Chip Malt Balls,
Chocolate Berry Basket

Do yourself a favor and check out all the goodies Sugarfina has to offer... I'm just slightly obsessed and I wouldn't even call myself a "candy" person. But with flavors like Single Malt Scotch Cordials, Chocolate Peanut Butter Malt Balls, and Champagne Gummy Bears, it's hard not to be intrigued.

Or inspired.

I totally turned their Dark Chocolate Coffee Toffee idea into cake. Well, mini-cupcakes, to be exact. Because what kind of party is it without cake?!

Tomorrow I'll be sharing the recipe for these little sweeties... and trust me, you want them in your life!

But for now, satisfy your sweet tooth by browsing Sugarfina's site and tell me which of their flavors inspires you! Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. I'll be using a winner {at random} on Friday, February 8. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Here's to another year of kitchen adventures and delicious celebrations!



TKP's First Giveaway!

Did you know that The Kitchen Prep's 1 Year Blog-iversary is quickly approaching? {Eeek!}
I would say that calls for a celebration! And as we all know, no celebration worth attending is complete without fun presents {and champagne, of course, but I'm having a hard time checking your I.D. from here. :P}!

Luckily, I have the perfect gift to give away to one lucky reader: An adorable printed Thermal Zipper Tote from Thirty One! With this cute little tote, you'll have a fashionable way to carry your TKP recipe leftovers to work, school, or wherever you please. And guess what? You even get to choose your own print! {I like the Paparazzi Dot and Parisian Pop, but check out the Cupcakes print if you're feeling whimsical!}

Paparazzi Dot

If you're feeling a little sassy, the Wild Zebra print might be more you!

Thirty One is a company that sells charming yet functional totes, purses, and accessories {including aprons!} that make it fun and fashionable to be organized. Many of their items can be personalized {and I do love a good monogram}, making them great gifts to give or to add to your own wishlist.

So, how do you get your hands on this sweet little tote? It's easy!

*** This giveaway is now closed!*** Thank you for entering and stay tuned for the next giveaway!

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY (REQUIRED):


1. Click on this link, then comment below by telling me which Thermal Tote print would be your favorite for carrying tasty treats! {Just click the "Monthly Specials" link on the red bar across the top of the page, then click on the January monthly specials picture of the zip tote on the left side of the page to see the different prints available.}

 

WANT EXTRA ENTRIES?

For each of the items completed below, you will receive one additional entry. You MUST leave a separate comment for each entry to count. If you're ahead of the game & you've already done any of the things below, they do count, just let me know in a separate comment that you've already done it.


1. Become a Follower of The Kitchen Prep.
2. "Like" The Kitchen Prep on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thekitchenprep
3.  Go to today's post on The Kitchen Prep's Facebook page and click the share button below the picture of the Thermal Totes. Include the following text in the box above the picture: Check out @The Kitchen Prep today for a fun giveaway! Enter at: http://bit.ly/AggtxE

THE FINE PRINT:

• This giveaway is open to USA residents only and will run until Friday, January 20, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST.

• One winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Winner will be announced on the blog and on Facebook on Monday, January 23, 2012. The winner will be responsible for contacting me via contact form with Name, Email, and mailing address for receipt of prize.

• Winner will have until Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen.

• Winner will receive the Thermal Zipper Tote as described above, without monogramming.

• Product will be shipped by Thirty One consultant providing the giveaway.

I have so many exciting things lining up for this year... and it's only January!

Alright, enough of the blabber... get to commenting below to enter! Good luck, everyone!