So, I know this isn’t a recipe… in fact, it’s, dare I say, something better! And I will be back with some yummy pancakes tomorrow, don’t you fret. š
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I was recently contacted by the nice folks at CSN stores with the opportunity to host my first giveaway for you, my awesome readers. I’m so excited about the chance to give one of you a $35 gift code to use in one of their 200+ online stores. CSN stores sell everything from computer desks for home to cookware to coffeemakers to home decor.
What would I pick? Probably these sweet-looking baking dishes from Rachael Ray. I can only imagine how wonderful my Southwest Pepperjack Baked Penne would look bubbling out of those cute dishes. But alas… I am not eligible for this giveaway. You are though!
Here’s how you can enter. Only the first is mandatory; the rest are optional but increase your chances of winning. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry, along with a valid email address.
- Mandatory: Subscribe to my blog in a reader or by email. Links are on the right, underneath the search box. Already a subscriber? That works too! Just let me know how you subscribe in the comments.
- Optional: Visit CSN stores and let me know in the comments what you what you might pick if you win!
- Optional: Ben’s birthday is coming up soon–he’s a St. Patrick’s Day baby–and I’m trying to plan his birthday dessert. Help me decide what I should make for him! Leave me a link, recipe, and/or description of your favorite birthday dessert… it doesn’t have to be cake, he’s pretty open minded.
- Optional: Follow @ThePajamaChef and @CSNStores on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway, linking to this post. Leave me the link to your tweet in the comments.
- Optional: Link to this giveaway from your blog, Facebook, etc. and let me know in the comments.
Entries will be accepted until Sunday, March 13, 2011 at midnight Eastern time. Winner will be selected randomly through Random.org and will be contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond before an alternate winner will be chosen.
Giveaway open only to residents of the United States and Canada.
Thanks and good luck!

I am a subscriber by Google reader! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Hey Miss Sarah–awesome! Your first giveaway! I am proud to be a Pajama Chef subscriber. =)
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I would be severely tempted to use the giftcard towards a Wusthof santoku knife (http://www.csnstores.com/Wusthof-1550-WFH1096.html).
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. . . and for Ben’s b-day, I’ve been eyeballing this cake for a while now (Moist Chocolate Cake with Custard Filling–sorry about the word ‘moist’ =):
http://droolfactor.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/cake-dreams-do-come-true/
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I’m happy to be an email subscriber š
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I would love to put the gift certificate towards the pasta attachment for my Kitchenaid!
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I would recommend Ina Garten’s coconut cupcakes (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/coconut-cupcakes-recipe/index.html). As a matter of fact, I’m making them right now!
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I subscribe via email.
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I’d get a red LeCreuset dutch oven.
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I love lemon cake with cream cheese icing. It tastes like spring to me. I think it’s great to welcome spring, and a birthday.
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Sarah, I am an email subscriber. I am excited for you-your first giveaway-wow!
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I just found a new cupcake recipe that you may want to make for Ben. It is called the Magnolia Bakery Super Rich Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting. I actually thought about making it when we celebrate Benās b-day as a family. This is from a bakery in NY and the recipe was in the Chicago Tribune recently.
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As for what to choose from CSN, I have no idea-something fun for the kitchen. Love, Mom
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Subscribed via RSS
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I would pick this item which we really need plus I am in love with the color:Paula Deen – 19247 – 11″ Non-Stick Square Griddle in Red
SKU #EEN1023
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hi there. Im a new RSS feed subscriber. (Google Reader)
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I would put the GC towards a cotton candy maker.
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My birthday was just last week. I had a tiramisu cake with marscapone filling and frosting. It was delicious..that might be my new favorite. Although, an ice cream cake with chocolate crunchies from Carvel is really tasty too! Im sure they have some with a St.Paddy Day design.
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I was looking for something like a chocolate or cupcake and kid friendly but when I saw this, I had to stop. I already printed myself a copy to try making for my 16 year olds bday tomorrow.
Caramelized Banana Splits with Hot Chocolate Sauce
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Caramelized-Banana-Splits-with-Hot-Chocolate-Sauce-240583
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