Contest is now closed! Winners will be announced soon…
My newsletter readers know what today is! My Birthday Giveaway! My birthday is this Sunday and I have decided to enjoy it in the hobbit tradition by holding some fun giveaways for my readers as a thank you for all your support, comments and friendship!
Giveaway #1: Open to non-Canadians only
Yes, you may be shocked to read this but I am finally able to host a giveaway outside of Canada! That is because I am mailing it myself!
Here we have a stainless steel cookie tree kit that comes with 10 star cookie cutters! This way you can build your own cookie tree for Christmas next year or make giant star cookies for birthdays throughout the year. I find star-shaped cookie cutters quite difficult to find so letting go of this set by President’s Choice isn’t easy but I know it will go to a good home. Scroll down to see how to enter…
Giveaway #2: Open to Canadians
The Can-con of my birthday giveaway is this stunning cutting board compliments of Tre Stelle, complete with a set of beautiful tools. High quality and very elegant, I love my set!
Giveaway #3: Open to Canadians
There will be five winners of three coupons for Dempster’s Thin Bagels, $5 off Tre Stelle cheese and Sun-Maid Raisin Bread. Since they are only valid in Canada, only Canadians can enter this contest.
HOW TO ENTER!
- In the comments state where you are living: “I am in Canada/America/Latvia…” You get the idea.
- If you had one wish for my blog (particular changes, good luck, prosperity) what would it be? (optional)
- Be a follower of my blog if you can. The more followers I have, the more giveaways I can do.
- If you do not have an email address associated with your profile, please leave either an email address or the URL to your Facebook page so I have some way of contacting you.
For example, above is my profile. See how under “Contact me” it says email? If your profile page does not have this and you do not leave contact info, you will not be entered. That goes for everyone. It is just too hard for me otherwise. Last giveaway I had to remove 50% of the entries which sucks so please, leave contact info at the very least!
Contest is open all weekend. Winner will be announced Monday January 23, 2012.
Birthday Celebration
I am still undecided about where to go out for my birthday this year. Let me know if you have any suggestions! I have already gone to: Five Fishermen, Salty’s, Wooden Monkey, Chives, The Bicycle Thief, Hamachi Steakhouse, Inn on the Lake, The Keg… Let me know if there are any gems I have left out.
Thanks and good luck everyone!
Suz says
Hey Suzie, Happy Birthday! I am in Canada! Though I really like those cookie cutters too.LOL 🙂
I love your blog! Keep it up.
lachance_33@hotmail.com
or danrudolf@eastlink.ca
kenora says
I’m in Canada. 🙂
My wish for your blog is for more recognition for all the fabulous work you do, which I also would love to translate into more prosperity for you.
Happy birthday, Suzie!! 🙂
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lindsey says
Happy Birthday!
My wish for you is good health and lots of time to whip up fabulous recipes and share them with us!
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
PS I’m in Canada 😉
angiecamp says
Happy early BD. I am in Canada. You can reach me at angelacampbell.Canada@gmail.com thank you for your blog, I enjoy it and it makes me want to visit Halifax soon when you review the great restaurants etc…
Suzie Ridler says
Fabulous and thank you! Lindsey, I need contact info OK? Or else I can’t enter your name which would bite!
mon says
Happy Birthday Suzie!
I am in Canada. I guess my wish would be that your health improves-it’s taken it’s toll on you this year. You can contact me at monica_turgeon@hotmail.com. btw, a great restaurant to try for dinner-The Vines in Dartmouth…amazing food!
KJB says
Happy Birthday Suzie!
Wishing you a wonderful & healthy year.
A change to the blog … how about a recap of the recipe at the bottom (after the great step-by-step with photos).
Cheers,
Kathryn
I live in Canada
Kimber_froggy says
Happy happy birthday! Wishes of health, love, laughter, and of course, food!
Kay Johnson says
Happy Birthday Suzie!!!
I’m from Canada!
I wish your blog many happy visits from people all over the world!
I already follow you!
andtheniateit@hotmail.com
Kay Johnson
http://www.andtheniateit.com
Annon says
Early happy day of your birth! My fav thing about your blog would be your photos…wish i could reach in the computer and try some of your cooking.
you should definitely check out the seaport market’s Little Red Kitsch’n…yum.
my contact is buffy666@hotmail.com
Annon says
p.s i live in canada
amelia says
I live in Canada and my wish would be for you to be able to live back west where your heart is.
jenny@networkescape.com
Lucy Ladham-Dyment says
Love reading your blog. I live in Canada. Thanks for the giveaway.
Meg @ Sweet Twist says
Happy Birthday!!
Do you have a Milestones or Canyon Creek in Halifax? Those are two of my faves.
I wish for a lot more great recipes, experiences and learning.
I am in Canada – sweettwistoffate@gmail.com
Jeanette Peters says
Happy early Birthday!
I am in Canada. I’m a new follower, really enjoying your blog so far 🙂
boobookitty says
I am in Canada. *cue the Canadian beer commercial* 😀
That aside, Happy Birthday, Suzie! Keep up the good work! Throw in some more recipes and ideas! Test out more gadgets and kitchen toys! 🙂
Cheers!
Laura Dawn says
Happy Birthday Suzie!!! xoxo
I am in Canada, and I hope you have a fantastic birthday wherever your inner foodie takes you!
Always loving your photos on your blog! If I could change 1 thing about the blog, it would be the labels and search function.
I was searching for a review you did about coffee, and perhaps I’m missing it in the ‘labels’, but I could not for the life of me find it, or a thing to select ‘coffee’ to narrow search. So maybe a bit of a clean up in that area on the blog? 🙂
Hugs Suzie! Enjoy your special day!
Laura dmphax@hotmail.com or dmphax@gmail.com 🙂
Debra She Who Seeks says
Happy birthday, Suzie! I’m a Canadian follower. My wish for your blog is that it become even more popular than it already is!
La Lupe says
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La Lupe says
Happy birthday Suzie!
I’m Damaris from Mexico.
I wish to your blog more delicious recepies, more great pics and much more visits!
I’m already a follower 😀
damarischopin2010@gmail.com
Sweetamyrae says
I am in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia! i would like to see more polls to allow us to choose what is reviewed next and just more of everything. I really love your blog and frequently visit !Happy Birthday! My Daughters was yesterday and I sent treats to hand out to her class because of your blog, its a great idea to share on your bday and want to teach her that!
cookbookhoarder says
Happy Birthday! My wish for you, as a fellow Canadian, is for continued success with your blog; it’s a lot of fun! My suggestion for dinner if you haven’t been there yet, is Le Coq. Saege is also always nice too.
email is cookbookhoard@gmail.com
Cheers! -Lisa
Linda says
Happy Birthday! Love your blog so much. I dont want you to change a thing.
I am a Haligonian and if it was my birthday we would be going to Ryan Duffy’s for steak and caesar salad.
Grocery Alerts Canada says
Suzie,
Happy Birthday!
Have you read our free eBook that shows over 180 merchants with free birthday offers across Canada.
Even The Keg provides a great dessert when you celebrate.
Here is a link to the book, http://www.groceryalerts.ca/free-stuff-birthday-canada-ebook/
I hope I win as a Canadian follower.
Tammy says
Happy birthday!! I hope it’s a wonderful celebration wherever you wind up going! I’m non-Canadian, so I’ll join in that part of your giveaway!! My email is durhamimms@gmail.com 🙂
Suzie Ridler says
I am totally checking out that free e-book and I didn’t know the Keg give you a bday dessert, so cool! Thank you everyone for including your contact info, it means so much to me.
Tammy, woot! I think you are our first outside-of-Canada entry, your chances of winning are looking great!
Good luck everyone!!!
PersephonesSoul says
A very Happy Birthday to you, Suzie! I am in the US and have been a follower of your blog (and on FB) for a while. My wish for you this coming year is for continued growth and success in your blog, your recipes and all you do! Best wishes,
persephonessoul@gmail.com
AvaDJ says
Hey Suzie, Happy, Happy B-Day!! You know I love your blog just the way it is. I wish for you a healthy, happy year ahead and tons more surprise gifts in the mail like more foodie goodies to review, cookbooks, gadgets etc….I know how much you love getting that stuff 🙂
I’m pretty sure you have my contact info. and that you know I’m Canadian eh! Have a fabulous weekend of celebrating with lots of good friends, delicious food and laughter.
amy beth marantino says
I am in the United States of America.
Jbelle says
happy birthday Suzie!
Love your blog, I can’t think of anything to change about it.
I live in canada – jeannie_ward@hotmail.com.
ducky_ducky3 says
I’m from Canada,
my wish would be that it’d be easier to view the site on a mobile phone
i already follow 🙂
vivi3chui@yahoo.ca
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUZIE!!!
visiting your website is part of my online daily reading routine lol it always makes me smile 😀
btw i love the happy birthday graphic, soo cute!
jpmacmaster says
Happy Birthday!!!!
My wish for you is that you have a happy and healthy foodie year. A little more prosperity wouldn’t hurt either. I love your blog! I vote for more polls as well. They are fun.
I am in Canada. jpmacmaster@hotmail.com
Foodie Frannie says
Happy early birthday Suzie…
You know where I live! What I wish for about your blog is for you to live here too!
I have to make those waffles soon. I’m thinking donair fillings with sweet sauce and tzatziki. I can never have just one sauce. Love them both too much.
Have a great weekend and where ever you decide to go, have a great meal!
Hugs across the country!
Franny
Terri says
Happy early birthday greeting Suzie from the Rock!
I love your blog. Your pictures are drool-worthy!
My wish for you is health, wealth, happiness and an abundance of recipes for those of us who take the time to read your blog.
I am a Canadian follower. I wish you the greatest of birthdays! Enjoy!
Terri
hapgood_terri@hotmail.com
myvon says
Hi Suzie, I am a Canadian but living in the United States… Super glad that you are able to have a giveaway that goes to the States… Love your blog.
Have a very Happy and wonderful birthday!
Marlys fmarlys08@gmail.com
Michelle B says
I live in Canada
Happy Birthday wishing you lots of good luck and good health
I follow your blog via GFC Michelle B
angelsspot(at)hotmail(dot)com
August95 says
Happy Birthday Suzie! Wishing you a wonderful day of being spoiled and loved.
For your blog, which I love, I hope for many new hits and lots more of the same awesomeness from you.
Be well and have a wonderful Birthday weekend.
xoxo
August95 says
ps, Im in BC Canada and my email is august95 @ gmail.com. Sorry, never been good at rules lol.
Janet Zhwaitz says
I live in Ontario eh!
My wish is for your blog to go worldwide so others know how amazing you are !
Email is violetvixencanada@gmail.com
Happy Birthday!!!
Good wishes….janet
Angie D in Ohio says
I live in the U.S. My wish for you and your blog is continued growth and success.
Jonnie (JB) says
Happy birthday! I bought that cookie tree set after Christmas and have it packed away to try next Christmas. It looks so neat!
I’m in Canada and I follow with GFC. My wish for your blog is that you feel like you are getting as much out as it as you are putting into it.
dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com
Carrie-Lou says
Hey Suz! Happy Birthday!
I’m in Canada…wheeeee….lots of snow today, supposed to stop soon though!
My wish for you/your blog is that your health is better this year and that you are more able to do the foodie things that you love! (I know how it feels to have fibro and deal with other illnesses on top of it and try to do all I want to do in the kitchen and sometimes its just downright impossible….)
As for somewhere for your birthday dinner, if you guys were willing to venture out of the city there’s an awesome restaurant in Windsor called Cocoa Pesto Bistro (http://www.cocoapesto.com/content/view/17/18/), they have some awesome food, its where I went for my last birthday! And it’s only about 30 mins from Bedford (for an idea of distance if you’re not 100%)
spike says
Happy Birthday Suzie!!!!
I’m am Canadian (now why do I feel like a beer??)
I wish you only good health -don’t change a thing about your blog.
I’m a blog follower, too!
suburban prep says
Hi
Hope that you have a wonderful birthday. It is my mother’s birthday as well.
I am in the US and it is snowing so much so that we have delayed the birthday celebration to another day for my mother.
HAve a great day
msgb245 at gmail dot com
Melly says
I am in Canada! My email is in my Blogger profile. I can’t really think of any suggestions for your blog 🙂
Sandy aka Doris the Great says
Happy Birthday. I’m in Canada.
sblaxland@eastlink.ca
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GeekerGal says
Happy Birthday Suzie!
I’m from Canada and I have been following your blog for a while. My wish for you is good health and to have fun with a foodie disaster as much as a foodie success. One of your posts that makes me giggle the most is “The Blueberry Pie from hell”.The way you wrote it was just too cute:)
Berendina Dykema says
I am in Canada :). Oh I love the Tre Stelle Set and the freebie coupons.I love to one day try out the sun maid raisin bread.Also, Its cool that your able to do a giveaway for everyone outside of Canada.
Anyways,My wish for your blog is to be offered lots and lots of products to review this year.Your great at it and I learn so much from it.
You already know I’m a follower and here my e-mail.
bd_657(at)hotmail(dot)com
Tournesol says
Hi Suzie,
Happy Birthday! I am in the United States. I always look for ward to reading both your blogs and can’t think of a thing I would change. You recipes are right on and your other blog has me feeling like I know you personally : )
Lindylou says
Hi Suzie
Happiest of birthdays to you. I get your newsletter and follow your blog daily.
I’m in Canada
lbschulzy at yahoo dot ca
Helene says
I am Canadian.
Love what you do, so continue the great work on your blog.
Happy Birthday! Have a good time!
Hélène
Dominique_R says
Hi!
I am in Finland and wish you all the best in your health (if you’re not healthy you’re not blogging and that makes many of us sad!) and foodie adventures!
I can be contacted at: chub_muffin@hotmail.com
Happy birthday!! Hyvää syntymäpäivää!!
Dominique
Andra says
Daudz laimes! I live in the USA (yay! I’m loving those stars!) I found you via Facebook from one of my Latvian friends–you’re certainly making the rounds down here. My wish for you is no more pneumonia, and I hope you find time to make more Latvian fare–always makes me smile. (by the way– I probably have another piragi recipe for you, if you don’t have enough already…)
Visu labu,
Andra
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Glogirl says
I’m in Canada.
Happy Birthday!! My wish for your blog is continued success 🙂
I follow via GFC now (I previously followed via RSS feed).
ajmizen(at)hotmail(dot)com
Lorna says
I am from Canada. I enjoy your blog, it’s so down to earth.
Lorna@northwestel.net
Keep up the good work.
Lorna
Joan says
Happy birthday, Suzie!!!
I really enjoy your blog, and I especially appreciate the gorgeous step-by-step photos of each recipe you try. I enjoy reading about your “failures” as well as your successes. (Don’t we learn more from our failures than from our successes? So that means they aren’t REALLY failures, right?)
My greatest wish for you would be for a drastic improvement in your health! I know that it’s no fun to be in pain all the time; it saps one’s energy, and can be so discouraging.
Keep up the good work, and thanks for the give-aways! I’m in Canada. ;-D
Contact: shepherds_lamb2002@yahoo.com
Shell says
Happy Birthday to my fellow Aquarian!
I wish prosperity for your blog..so maybe you can get some guests spots on tv shows talking about food.
I am American.
My e-mail is Jettswan@gmail.com
Nic says
Happy Birthday Suzie! I am Canadian. I wish you and your blog happiness and joy this year!
I am a follower.
ctoan72(at)gmail(dot)com
Jessica says
I am in Austin, TX USA
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Jessica says
I love all of the recipe you post, so I guess keep them coming
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Jessica says
I am a follower of your blog too
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Jessica says
thanks for the chance to enter! 🙂
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com