Wins and Losses
At this exact moment, I am eating another sheet pan of garlic parmesan kale chips, re-reading yesterday’s post and wondering what the heck was I thinking while writing it?
I guess ya can’t win ‘em all.
But…you can win breakfast with The Best Pumpkin Oats Ever.
1/3 cup oats
1/3 cup water + 1/3 cup skim milk
pinch salt
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 smashed banana
drizzle of Xagave
cinnamon, ginger + nutmeg
dollop o’ Mighty Maple PB
But you can’t win with some uber-foamy nonfat chai lattes.
Not my favorite chai I’ve ever had.
However, you can win with POM. POM Nectarine Spritzer anyone?
Tart, sweet and yummy, with a side of pictures from Southeast Asia and a box of cane sugar.
Overall, I did not win this day. I am meh at best right now. However, YOU can win today. That’s right, if you read my girl Janetha’s blog, you know where this is going…
XAGAVE GIVEAWAY!!!!
That’s right, one of you lucky readers will be the recipient of a bottle of Xagave, the natural sweetener made from both blue and white agave, as well as a cookbook utilizing this wonder sugar replacement! It’s organic, low glycemic (doesn’t raise the blood sugar) and tastes good – it doesn’t have that weird aftertaste I have found with some agaves.
Here’s whatcha gotta do:
(1) Leave me a comment telling me your favorite use for agave syrup. If you haven’t tried it, tell me
the first thing you will use/make with it.
(2) Link back to this giveaway on your blog, and leave me a 2nd comment letting me know you did so.
If you don’t have a blog, just leave me a 2nd comment and tell me something random about yourself.
(3) Vote for me in the Foodbuzz Blogger Awards (no shame, no shame) by clicking on that link, then leave me a
3rd comment letting me know you did so. If you already voted for me, make it known!
You have until Sunday at 9pm to enter – the winner will be announced bright n’ early Monday morning.
Off to cross my fingers that my 2-3 day (2 wins, 3 losses) evens itself out to .500 soon…
October 14th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
i would love to use the sugar in brownies!
jenna
October 14th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I love agave + grekkie yogurt + figs. So simple yet so delicious
October 14th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I voted for you, of course of course of course a horse
October 14th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Yay! I’m a xagave-virg, but I’d love to try it in some baked goods! Oatmeal raisinet cookies??
October 14th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
And obv already voted for you homie!
October 14th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
I would love to use the agave in banana bread!
October 14th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Creepiest comment ever, but I can totally tell you live in the Midwest (uh, besides you admitting it on your bio) because of those hardwood floors + window lighting for the food pics. Mostly because that’s exactly what all my food pics looked like when I lived in Chicago. I got nothin’ but love for Wisconsin, though <3
I love agave in my tea. Or drizzle onto a gigantic spoon that also houses raw almond butter. I mean, what? It sounds good in theory, but I've never done that…
October 14th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
buahaha – love you for using this giveaway to your full advantage
though I already voted for you obvi!
October 14th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
p.s. considering i’ve never used agave I can’t say I have a favorite use — but i heard it’s bangalangin on pancakes and in oats
October 14th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
p.p.s. I love you!
*does fraternizing with the giveaway host score me extra points?! wishful thinking
*
October 14th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
I use agave in my coffee! I have a french vanilla flavored one. Yum!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
I just bought my first bottle of agave and to be honest, I have no idea what to do with it! I typically use stevia or real sugar (ie honey, brown sugar, maple syrup). Although, I hear the cookbook that comes with is pretty stellar, so I would love to have it for the ideas
October 14th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
And I already voted for you silly
October 14th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Your pumpkin oats look great! I’ve never tried the mighty maple PB, but I bet it makes a great addition.
October 14th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
I love agave in a ton of things, but lately I’ve been loving it in chia seed pudding! Tea is my other fav!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Just voted for you in the foodbuzz awards! Hiding my face that it took a giveaway to get me to finally get my butt over there and vote! Whatever it takes though, right?
October 14th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
crap i just entered in the wrong place, here’s #1 (again)
October 14th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
here’s #2 my tweet loveveggiesyoga
October 14th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
here’s #3 i already voted for u honey
October 14th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
#4 if you want it, I am linking u back in my post going out later tonite
October 14th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
This is like the 3rd blog in a row where I’ve seen kale chips…and it’s been way too long since I made some! It’s got to be a sign.
October 14th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I’ve tried x-gave syrup in coffee I think…but anyways, I’m super psyched to try it in all kinds of yummy stuff!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I also voted for you!!!!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
I voted for you!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Hey girl…not entering the contest…just saying hi and loving up on your oats!
October 14th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Mix it with tahini, a splash of vanilla, and an itty bitty dash of sea salt. Put it on anything and everything. Delish!
October 14th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I used it in the banana bomb muffins from Angela’s site and HOLY MOLY. Fave banana muffins ever!
October 14th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
And I most definitely already voted for you
October 14th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
I love mixing it with peanut butter and putting it on pancakes!
October 14th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
I love using a little bit in my coffee or tea!
October 14th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
havent tried it yet, but a little squirt in my oats would be divine
October 14th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
o girl! I’m pretty sure i need this! I would adore to have it in some oats!!!!! i need to nix my splenda!
an i for reals voted duh!
October 14th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Smoothies for sure!
Those oats are so mouthwatering!
October 14th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I just linked back Chica!
night love!
October 14th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
I like to use agave as the sweetener in baked goods!
October 14th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
So, I voted for you before you even posted this giveaway…aw. Feel the love?
October 14th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
your oatmeal looks awesome <3
October 14th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I love adding agave to mustard–instant vegan
“honey” mustard!
October 15th, 2009 at 3:07 am
I’ve never used that before…but I really want to! The first thing I’ll have to do is put it in my oats and coffee! Then, I’ll start getting more creative, but I’ll have to win it first!
And silly girl, you didn’t have to say anything! haha, I already voted for you, my dear!
October 15th, 2009 at 6:32 am
i love using agave in any baked good that i make instead of regular sugar! also in my homemade chai lattes.. tastes so delicious!
October 15th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Entry 1: I never tried it but would use it in my banana chocolate chip muffin!
October 15th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Entry 2: I have a weakness for smoothies!
October 15th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Entry 3: Voted for you, m’dear =)
October 15th, 2009 at 8:03 am
coffee, brownies, oats, OH MY! what WOULDN’T I use this on?? Love it. Love your blog:)
October 15th, 2009 at 8:20 am
I love using agave in smoothies and my oats!
October 15th, 2009 at 8:33 am
I need some mighty maple already!
I love agave and I love using it in baking recipes, drizzled on oatmeal/yogurt, and in hot tea or coffee when I want a little sweetness.
October 15th, 2009 at 8:46 am
[...] Xagave anyone? Oh the things I could bake with that… [...]
October 15th, 2009 at 9:05 am
I love to make granola with it, use it in my coffee, and when I make homemade salad dressings.
October 15th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I love to use agave in cooking, raw dishes and in coffee!
October 15th, 2009 at 9:16 am
I’ve never used agave syrup! But I’d like to make this: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/warm-and-nutty-cinnamon-quinoa-recipe.html
October 15th, 2009 at 9:17 am
aaaaaaand I voted for you. I’d LOVE to take you our for dinner!
October 15th, 2009 at 9:46 am
The oats look fantastic. I have not yet tried this product but want to use it in my granola!!!
October 15th, 2009 at 9:46 am
and you know I already voted for you foooooohhhh sure!
October 15th, 2009 at 10:14 am
I’ve never tried agave before but I want to use it on my oats for sure! And maybe finally make some chia pudding.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Just linked back here http://lowandbhold.com/2009/10/15/change-your-socks/
Btw, I hope you were thinking of Jafar from Aladdin when you typed “Here’s watcha gotta do”!
October 15th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Psshh, you know I voted for you girl!
October 15th, 2009 at 10:34 am
What a delicious giveaway! I always use agave when I am creating my own variations on Gena’s Banana Soft Serve. However, it would be fun to have a cookbook full of even more ideas.
October 15th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
i linked here!
http://branappetit.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/survey-says/
Happy Thursday girl! Have you seen anything about when they’re supposed to let the Bread Ambassadors know? They had a date in the pasta one earlier, but in this email. I’m dying to find out!
October 15th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Hi!!
Awesome give away! I linked on my blog!
http://livingfitdaily.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
October 15th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
that bowl of oats looks AMAZING!!
I would love to win this sweetner and use it in my oats!! also I think it would be great in my morning cuppa joe
October 15th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Linked back!
http://onefitfoodie.blogspot.com/2009/10/furious-at-my-computer-buttt-its-arnold.html
October 15th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
DUH i voted for you girl!
xo!!
October 15th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
ahahaha i love how you tied the giveaway to voting for you. GENIUS! i dont want to win but you KNOW i voted for mah holly!
October 15th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
OOOO. POM + nectarine + bubbles??? SOLD!
October 15th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I had my first chai latte of the season the other day and now I’m addicted to them again!!!!!
October 15th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
mmmm I just love to drizzle agave over stuff, like apples or yogurt AND I love to use it to bake muffins!
October 15th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
ok so for number 2… I don’t have a blog but random about me…… I love contests that don’t require you to have a blog to get an extra entry, like yours!!
October 15th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
hmmmmmmm and three, yup just went and voted for you, awesome contest
October 15th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
i’d love to try it with some chopped baked apples and cinnamon!
October 15th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I have not tried agave syrup, but i think it would be nice to bake with it. Home made pumpkin bran muffins.
October 15th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
I would love to try Xagave drizzled on my oats!!
Your pumpkin oats sounds beyond amazing!!
October 15th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Oh – and I definitely already voted for you.
October 15th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
This may sound weird but I love love love this stuff over my rice crispies with milka s a sweet night time cereal snack..
October 15th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
I love to use Xagave in oatmeal or in salad dressings (homemade)… It also works good in some baked goods. Oh and I definitely definetly voted for you at the Foodbuzz.
October 15th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Oh and the random thing about myself is I love any color of pink…
October 15th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I’ve never actually tried agave syrup, so I’d love the chance to test it out!
PS. Odd question, but do kale chips taste like kale? Or does the bitter-ness leave after baking them… I’m curious!
October 15th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
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October 15th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Link back here:
http://theskinnyplate.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/marys-stick-twigs-curry-flavor/
October 15th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I haven’t tried it yet so I will definitely first try it with pancakes, then oatmeal, then in recipes! Haha
Thanks so much!!
<3 jess
xoxo
October 15th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I’ve just started using agave instead of sugar for my baked goods. I want to try making a raw pumpkin pie with it.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Never tried it…but I bet it would be an awesome addition to my morning oats!
October 15th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I haven’t used it but I would love to in some homemade bars, ala Larabars!
October 16th, 2009 at 5:20 am
Would use it instead of sugar in baked goodies
October 16th, 2009 at 9:11 am
I use agave to sweeten apples when I microwave them! (I mix them with cereal and yogurt in the morning for a very FALL breakfast!)
October 16th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Hey, how did I miss this one? Good grief! Thanks for the link back love though in your post today. xoxo
October 16th, 2009 at 11:11 am
i haven’t tried this before, but heard its great on waffles!
autumn398 @ yahoo.com
October 16th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I’ve never tried it before, but the first thing I’d do is add it to my morning oatmeal. I’ve heard good things about Xagave, I hope to sample it!