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RESTAURANTS: Support Your Local Restaurant

December 3, 2008 at 9:00 am · Filed under Food Holidays & More, Restaurants


Cut back on cocktails so you can afford to keep
your favorie restaurant in business. Or you can
just make cocktails at home instead. Seen here:
a Cranberry Martini–perfect for the holiday
season!
 In tough economic times like these, we look for ways to cut back on spending. Eating at restaurants is a logical target. But according to an article in the Los Angeles Times, if everyone gives up restaurant-going, those restaurants may no longer be around when times get better. The article suggests that, for your benefit and theirs, continue your weekly foray, just do it more cost effectively. Suggestions include cutting back on pricey cocktails and ordering a modest bottle of wine; or cutting back on the bottle of wine and sticking to a single glass. Try the early bird special, or go at your regular time and select more affordable dishes. Give up dessert (that’s a win-win). Most restaurateurs understand that customers need to spend conservatively, and are doing their part to offer less-pricey items and prix-fixe menus. Now, more than ever, it’s important to be a regular.

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CONTEST: Mr. Jelly Belly Sweepstakes

December 2, 2008 at 12:19 pm · Filed under Candy & Confections, Contest

Perhaps you don’t care where in the world Matt Lauer or Carmen Sandiego are, but how about Mr. Jelly Belly? Enter the Where’s Mr. Jelly Belly? Sweepstakes for a chance to win the $10,000 grand prize, which can pay for a nice vacation for two to anywhere that you’d like to look for Mr. Jelly Belly (or Matt or Carmen, for that matter). There are instant-win game prizes, too: Bean of the Month Club 12 month memberships, Jelly Belly Sling Backpacks, Jelly Belly Golf Coolers, Jelly Belly Bean Machines, Jelly Belly Hats, Jelly Belly Socks, Luggage Tags, Jelly Belly Pens and Jelly Belly Assorted Clear Big Bean Dispensers. (If we can’t win the $10,000 grand prize, a Jelly Belly luggage tag would certainly help our bag stand out at the airport.)  
You’ll need to complete the online entry form to receive one entry into the Sweepstakes and advance to the Instant Win Game page, where you’ll receive one Instant Win Game play for that day. You can play the Instant Win Game once daily, until July 31, 2009, when the promotion ends.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, check out the Candy Section of THE NIBBLE online magazine, for reviews of our favorite products. We haven’t reviewed any jelly beans yet, but you’ll find irresistible caramel apples, caramels, fudge, licorice, marshmallows, peanut butter cups, toffee…even chocolate sushi.

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FREEBIE: Cookie Of The Day Recipes

December 2, 2008 at 12:02 pm · Filed under Cookies-Cake-Pastry, Freebies-Discounts, Holidays & Occasions, Recipes


Home-baked Christmas butter cookies are a
memorable part of the holidays.		   From November 28 through December 24, bakers can delight in a daily, delicious butter cookie recipe, along with baking tips, from cookbook author Gale Gand (Gale’s the executive pastry chef and co-owner, with Ric Tramonto, of one of our favorite restaurants, Tru, in Chicago). Simply visit ButterIsBest.com to sign up.

While you’re there, you can also opt in to a monthly cheese newsletter featuring recipes, cheese information, videos and special offers. Both are brought to you by America’s Dairy Farmers.You can also find these delicious cookie recipes on TheNibble.com website:

–Chocolate Tangerine Cutouts
–Espresso Chocolate Squares
–Fennel Pistachio Cookies
–Island Sea Turtles
–Lemongrass Snowballs
–Molten Lava Cookies
–Rosemary Blue Cheese Ice Box Cookies
–Salted Ginger Crisps

More from TheNibble.com:

–Chocolate Chip Cookie Trivia Quiz
–Fun Things To Do With Cookies
–The History Of Cookies
–How To Store Cookies
–Product Reviews Of Our Favorite Cookies
 

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