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Let Your Great Taste Shine [$150 val. Giveaway!]
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How Do You Let Your Great Taste Shine?
Big question, right? It’s one I’ve been thinking about all week. There are lots of answers and none right or wrong. This morning I finally decided that my answer comes down to Quality vs. Quantity.
I’ve always been one to focus on a few things of high quality, even if that means spending more money or taking longer to get what I desire. I started thinking about this Quality vs. Quantity comparison and realized how many aspects of my life this mentality has seeped into.
(Make sure you scroll to the end for the great giveaway!)
In the Kitchen
I definitely go for “Quality” in the kitchen. I’ve always been one to cook from scratch. As has my mother and her mother before her.
I prefer to spend more time, and possibly more money (though we don’t eat out nearly as much as the average family so I’m sure it evens our higher grocery bill out) to prepare tasty, healthy meals for our family.
Sometimes the simplest of foods when purchased at the peak of their season are the tastiest of things to eat. Fresh delicious produce, quality dairy and meat, whole grains…those are the things that make my mouth water.
With kitchen appliances and gadgets I’ve always purchased, supported, and recommended quality long-lasting brands. I prefer kitchen tools (and recipes) that I’ll have in my kitchen my whole life that can eventually be passed on to my children.
I look for stainless steel and cast iron pots and pans for lasting cookware. For small appliances I go with brands I trust. Those with a reputation for quality.
In the Yard
I’m not that most avid gardener. I don’t know a whole ton about plants, and I know more about growing fruits and vegetables, because they’re food!, than I do about growing flowers, trees and shrubs.
Our yard is simple, but we take good care of it. We don’t have the most flowers or the biggest trees (I take that back – we did in New Mexico thanks to Eric’s meticulous water and fertilizer schedule), but we have a yard we are happy in. A quality, long-lasting deck provides us with beautiful views of the mountains and sunsets.
We accent our yard with pretty pots full of fresh herbs that the kids helped plant a little over a week ago. The fresh herbs add quality not only in the appearance of the porch and deck but back into to the kitchen as well.
In the Home
We’ve saved for furniture and slowly decorated the homes we have lived in so we could fill them with things that would give us longer mileage in looks and in durability.
We don’t redecorate every year or two. We don’t dispose unnecessarily of furniture or accessories that still works and looks presentable.
I don’t have the most decorated, accessory filled, magazine style home. My there are colored pencils and coloring books at my feet in the kitchen at this very moment, but our home is filled with quality things.
In our Life
My great taste shines through my desire to fill our life with quality experiences. We may not go on the most family outings. Or vacation every year. But when we do plan these family adventures, we plan for experiences that will last. We aim to build memories we will cherish.
Visting Greece was probably a once in a lifetime opportunity for us. But those are memories that I will never forget. If we never go there again I will still be perfectly content knowing we went there once and made the most of it.
I let my great taste shine through quality over quantity.
Giveaway (1 winner – $150 value):
The Simply Orange Juice Company recently introduced a new addition called Simply Cranberry Cocktail. Like all Simply product’s, Simply Cranberry Cocktail is built on the foundation that the first step of anything being truly wonderful is a great foundation.
Because they feel that great taste means starting with something authentic and letting its true expression come through – whether that’s in food, style, or merely a way of being they wanted to know: How do you let your great taste shine?
- (2) Coupons redeemable for a 59 fl. oz. carafe of Simply Cranberry Cocktail
- (1) Coupon redeemable for a 13.5 fl. oz. carafe of Simply Cranberry Cocktail
- (1) Customizable Slate + Wood Serving Board from West Elm
- (6) Silver glass votive holders with unscented tea light candles from West Elm
- (1) One-year print subscription to Bon Appetit plus current issue
- (1) $25 Gift card to Stonewall Kitchen
Giveaway Requirements:
- Answer the following question: How do you let your great taste shine?
- Contest ends July 8, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
- Contest open to US States only.
- Winners will be chosen via random.org and will have 3 days to respond before disqualified and a new winner chosen.
Optional Extra Entries:
An additional entry can be earned by doing the following, giving you a total of 4 extra entries. Leave a separate comment for each of your entries.
1. Like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook. Come back here and comment telling me you’ve done so.
2. Share this giveaway on your Facebook page. Come back here and comment telling me you’ve done so.
3. Follow GoodLife Eats on Pinterest and Pin this giveaway.
4. Tweet about this giveaway: I entered the Let Your Great Taste Shine #giveaway on @goodlifeeats http://su.pr/2GxxAT #simplycran
I was provided with the same giveaway package and giveaway fulfillment by Simply Orange Juice Company, but all opinions and experiences with the product remain my own opinion.
About the Author:
Katie’s lifelong interest in cooking good food has shown her that part of the goodness in life is enjoying delicious food with friends and family. She is: Writer. Photographer. Recipe Developer. Website Founder. Lover of all things good in life. Wife & Mom. A mix of great recipes, family memories, and yummy photography is what Katie serves up each week at GoodLife Eats™. Katie resides in Colorado with her husband and two children.
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Hello! I'm Katie Goodman, author of GoodLife Eats Etc. where I share what I find in my life. A mix of great recipes, family memories, adventures, good reads, and anything else that I love is what you will discover here.
I’m with you on purchasing long lasting, quality kitchen items. I learned my lesson in my 20s after buying some really cheap pots and pans…never again! Investing in quality items – whether it’s in your kitchen or clothing or furniture – saves so much time and money in the long run. And that, to me, lets anyone’s great taste shine through!
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I like a good mix of higher-end pieces (West Elm furniture, KitchenAid mixer) with low-end items (I love TJ Maxx and Target) for my apartment!
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I pinned the giveaway:
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Great giveaway! Love your distinction of quality versus quantity. I’m a student on a budget, and I do not have a car, so I like to let great taste shine through exploring inexpensive local experiences – I live in the Bay Area so there is always plenty to do and see!
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I tweeted the giveaway, too!
https://twitter.com/jarslikejam/status/216167726119530496
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I liked both sites on Facebook.
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I pinned this giveaway.
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I love to mix old with new, like shopping at used stores or my parents’ basement, combined with fresh new things from Target or CB2.
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I tweeted about the giveaway.
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I pinned this giveaway. http://pinterest.com/pin/226939268693451323/
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I let my good taste shine by thrift shopping — I can look through a pile of stuff no one wants, and find the gems that everyone compliments me on.
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I try not to bring anything into my home that i don’t LOVE…done to funky little finds from the thrift store. if it doesn’t mean something to me or make me smile…its not a true reflection of my style!
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
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I like on FB! Great giveaway!
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
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Consider yourself pinned!!
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
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I also believe quality over quantity is the way to go and I too have been purchasing higher quality kitchen appliances, pots and pans over the past couple years.
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I just finished my Phd so with a tight graduate student budget I was not really able to make my “taste” shine..but now that I have a job, i plan on mix and matching medium high-end and affordable options..:)
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I let my good taste shine by investing in things that matter, like people, rather than things that don’t, like lots of stuff.
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Thanks for this giveaway and the beautiful pix! I love helping others; sometimes you can let your talents/taste shine best when you get “nothing” in return (but you’re really getting so much more!)!
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I definitely value quality over quantity. Being in a tiny city apartment I don’t have space to spare!
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When it comes to food for entertaining, I try to buy the best that I can afford, and keep it simple. Let those fabulous flavors shine through!
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I like GLE and SOJ on fb.
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Definitely quality over quantity!
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I let my great taste shine through my family. From serving up simple, nutritious and delicious meals, to fun and easy home decor, they all catered to my family’s well being. I totally agree with “great taste means starting with something authentic and letting its true expression come through”. Love this quote.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
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Liked GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
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Shared on my Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/uTry.it/posts/332835746796333
amy [at] utry [dot] it
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Tweeted:https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/216274681504874496
amy [at] utry [dot] it
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Following you on Pinterest and pinned this post: https://pinterest.com/pin/53269208063089166/
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great giveaway
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I follow GLE on Fb
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Ifollow Simply Orange on FB
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I shared this giveaway on FB
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I follow and pinned this giveaway on Pintrest
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I like to cook with high quality ingredients–especially wonderful in the summer with all the fresh produce. It doesn’t take much to let great taste shine when you’re working with fabulous products!
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I am like you and mostly like to do quality over quantity!
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I follow you on FB!
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I liked GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook.
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I tweeted.
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I hare this giveaway on your Facebook page,
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i let my taste shine by always trying new things
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i Like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook.
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i Tweeted about this giveaway – https://twitter.com/onitnaram/status/216327354518220800
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I let my great taste shine by trying new recipes.
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Like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook.
Jessie c.
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https://www.facebook.com/tcarolinep/posts/430943920260588
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follow on Pinterest and pin.http://pinterest.com/pin/177329304048307980/
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https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/216334983214792705
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I am like you in that we do not have a lot of extras but what we do have is quality. I prepare nearly all of our meals from scratch and even make my own spice blends, and dry mixes such as biscuits, cake and brownies.Everything is so much better made with fresh ingredients. The reason people eat out so often is that everything always tastes better because it is made with fresh ingredients. Do it at home…less money and tastes as good.
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I like to mix the antiques with modern to make my good taste shine.
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I like good life eats and simply Orange on Facebook.
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I follow on pinterest and pinned this post.
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by doing the food right and let i speak for iteself
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Like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook.
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tweet https://twitter.com/cjsorel/status/216507097926471680
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follow on pinsterest and pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/125608277077668861/
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If I have great taste at all, I get it from my grandmother. I let it shine by mixing nostalgic pieces with new ones. The key is to keep your home simple and not overdecorated.
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I like Good Life Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook.
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I shared the giveaway on my Facebook page!
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Quality always tastes more delicious !
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I’d love to purchase some of the more expensive brands of cookware, but I can’t afford them. I take pride in finding some gently, used pieces here and there, and they work wonderfully. They may not match, but serve their purpose. I find them at garage sales, thrift stores and even some that have been passed down
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By making better choices for my family! I too cook 90% of the time so would rather spend a litte bit more money & feed them healthy meals vs spending that money eating out & eating non healthy meals
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I let my great taste shine by trying to cook from scratch when I can. Since I`m a college student, I don’t have a lot of time on my hands, but I do try!
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I let my great taste shine in the kitchen by cooking with fresh local ingredients.
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I let my great taste shine by buying things that really reflect ME as opposed to buying all the latest trends.
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I let my great taste shine by making meals from scratch and adding my own touch.
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Like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook
Susan Smith
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https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/216678801193713665
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http://www.facebook.com/susancarylsmith#!/susancarylsmith/posts/321767057911100
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I like my taste shine with simple and classic choices. I don’t like to go with fads but the standards that have been tested by time. With food for example, from scratch cooking with local fresh ingredients. As for a table, I’d love a rustic old wooden sturdy table. No fancy swirly-swirls but simple.
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I try to buy the best food–organic produce and pastured meats–that money can buy and cook from scratch. I also try to make educated choices (eco friendly) with regard to furnishings and accessories and definitely choose quality over quantity.
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I have quality cookware and appliances that easily can last for the rest of my life. We eat in and pack our meals, feel better about the content of the food when I’ve put it together. I’m buying more organic these days, too.
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I follow you on facebook and on Twitter.
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I like to let my great taste shine through making food that is simple, yet bold in flavor!
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I basically follow your own rules for quality over quantity. I also like to knit, crochet, sew, and make other unique items. I can make clothing and gifts worth more than anything I could buy. I try to shop locally otherwise, especially for food. Quality is very important to me, and if it does cost more money, I’d rather wait than have something of lesser value.
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I value quality over quantity and treat myself with good dark chocolate
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I like mixing classic/antique with new quality products!
family74014 at gmail dot com
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It takes me awhile to decide on how I want my home to be decorated. My taste is so eclectic. But when I see some idea I love, I try to copy it in the most affordable way. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I like Good Life Eats on Facebook. Thanks!
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I liked Simply Orange on Facebook. Thanks!
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I keep smiling
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I decorate my house with Goodwill finds and new things from Target. I pick a color and theme and just go with it.
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my taste shines by purchasing fresh organic products. i use them the least processed way possible.
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My shine is simple: I try a new recipe each week. (Most of the time my husband never minds being the guinea pig)
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mix old with new
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Although my taste isn’t consistently great, I appreciate quality in both style and flavor. My great taste shines brightest when appreciating an indulgent dessert like rich New York cheesecake with fresh strawberries.
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I LET MY GREAT TASTE SHINE BY ALWAYS TRYING & CREATING NEW RECIPES.
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Follow GoodLife Eats on Pinterest
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I have some nice dishes and serving pieces from my grandparents and I use them when friends visit.
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I like to make homemade bread for guest. Makes the house smell great!
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I tweeted!
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Answer the following question: How do you let your great taste shine?
good question..im not a burning son,but i like good food..take it in and read me good..i mean what i say,and i say what i mean..so what did i say?
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1. Like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook. Come back here and comment telling me you’ve done so
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3. Follow GoodLife Eats on Pinterest and Pin this giveaway.
kelly nicholson http://pinterest.com/kelsweeps/
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tweet
https://twitter.com/kelsweeps/status/218364846675202049
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I let my deco speak for itself.
Simple with a dash of flare.
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By making better food choices for my family. We eat more veggies and fruit.
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Like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook
facebook name – brandy graham
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I try to let my great taste shine by buying or using cheaper ingredients when possible, but splurging on quality ingredients when there’s truly a difference.
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I let it shine in my home. I take pride in having the outside and inside of my home a showcase
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Follow the good life and simply orange on Facebook: carolyn gonzalez
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I let my great taste shine by always sharing the great things I find or use. Whether it’s food, products, or anything else I find, I always want to spread the word!
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I just left a tweet about this giveaway!!!
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I agree with you about quality over quantity. It’s a bit tough sometimes having such a small budget but it’s worth saving for something that will last a lifetime!
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I like to collect the best of the best ideas from friends and families for what I “need” to be a good cook, maintain a cozy home, etc. Then, based on what I afford, I incorporate their ideas and buy what will work for our family (and the budget)!
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Awesome giveaway.
I’ve followed on Pinterest and pinned this.
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I’ve tweeted that I’ve entered the Giveaway
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I’ve liked GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on FB
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How do you let your great taste shine?
Simple. I let my great taste shine by cooking great meals for the people I love. I don’t rush in the kitchen – I let things go low and slow and put all the love and time in the world into what’s on my stove or in the oven.
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I keep things simple and let great flavors speak for themselves
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Tweet
https://twitter.com/KatieR6678/status/220331149828960262
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Follow on pinterest
Pin
http://pinterest.com/pin/42221315227322412/
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Shared on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/#!/katie.roch.9/posts/451491304875069
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I let my great taste shine by hosting dinner parties at my home so the family can get together and catch up often.
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liked both pages on fb under brittney house
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i just pick things i like and hope for the best.
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I like to keep everything simple, but fun and have little bursts of my favorite books/shows everywhere in my house.
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I let my great taste shine by trying out new recipes and then letting friends try the results or passing along ones that I’ve tweaked
caryn9802 at yahoo dot com
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having family and friends for grilling parties
vmkids3 at msn dot com
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I let my great taste shine by using fresh in-season ingredients, purchased from local growers whenever possible.
chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com
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@chrisdeglen Tweeted -
twitter.com/chrisdeglen/status/221504465524625408
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It’s about the people more than the things – comfort, warmth, and welcome and the things that are there have a history or a story.
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I always try to have the right wine for the occasion
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Every year I purge all the things that are no longer me, so my style is always current to my personality
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I let my taste shine by using simple ingredients with lots of great flavors.
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Follow both on Facebook – Chrystal Jones
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Tweeted: https://twitter.com/chryskay/status/221669005394575361
@chryskay
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I let my great taste shine by adding herbs and spices to certain foods. A little oregano can go a long way.
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I like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook as Carolyn Daley
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I follow GoodLife Eats on Pinterest http://pinterest.com/darkmysticnight/
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I get my great taste shine from turning regular recipes into gluten free with fresh organic ingredients with possible.
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I like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook. (Hesper Fry)
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I let my great taste shine through my cooking. I love to cook.
repose4jr at gmail dot com
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In the kitchen, I let my good tastes shine by cooking tasty treats for others
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I like both brands on facebook
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I am following two boards of your boards on pinterest
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I tweeted about the giveaway
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By using a lot of spices in the kitchen! Nothing is ever bland!
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I let my great taste shine by using fresh, natural ingredients
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My great taste shines by adding a little flair to everything I do. I try to be original, but classic.
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My great taste shines through a home of lovingly cared for antiques.
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https://twitter.com/sarohioan/status/221940552046882817
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my great taste shines by having a lovely home décorated nicely and done on a tight budget
brich22 at earthlink dot net
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like both fb
rich hicks
brich22 at earthlink dot net
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tweet http://twitter.com/brich2222/status/221984193712881664
brich22 at earthlink dot net
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shared fb
http://www.facebook.com/rich.hicks2/posts/406910749355761
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follow pinterest and pinned Richard Hicks
http://pinterest.com/pin/281967626640572996/
brich22 at earthlink dot net
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I keep things pretty simple!
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I like to make sure that the food that I cook is plated and presented in a beautiful way. As we all know, you first eat with your eyes before you taste.
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Following you on Pinterest and Pinned the giveaway. fangirljen
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https://twitter.com/fangirljen/status/222025674989379585 TWEETED
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I like both Facebook pages. Thanks!!
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Body glitter helps.
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I let my good taste shine with healthy, fresh food!
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I let my taste shine by always trying new recipes. When I find one that’s really good,I make it and bring it to the next gathering I go to.
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just by being who I am and not going with the crowd
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Just pinned the giveaway!
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Tweeted the giveaway too
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And liked your page on FB
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I let my great taste shine by hosting frequent dinner parties.
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Like GoodLife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook. Come back here and comment telling me you’ve done so.
Done! Cynthia Andrea
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I let my great taste shine by cooking with local seasonal produce!
blue65829 at aol dot com
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Share this giveaway on your Facebook page. Come back here and comment telling me you’ve done so.
Done! Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.andrea.712/posts/245796775539657
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Follow GoodLife Eats on Pinterest and Pin this giveaway.
Done! My Pinterest URL: http://pinterest.com/cynwill1202/
And here’s the pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/111112315777195222/
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Tweet about this giveaway: I entered the Let Your Great Taste Shine #giveaway on @goodlifeeats http://su.pr/2GxxAT #simplycran
Done! Here’s the URL:
https://twitter.com/CynthiaAndrea9/status/222118992301654017
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I like COLOR. Colors are the way I express My taste/
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I use high quality products and creativity!
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I let it shine by giving into my eclectic tastes and lots of color!
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I cook with quality ingredients and try to present foods in a way that is pleasing to look at.
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I let my good taste shine by planting lots of flowers and shrubs outside and by decorating my home inside with unique items.
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I like Goodlife Eats and Simply Orange Juice on Facebook.
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My husband and I let our good taste shine by sharing our life with our wonderful daughters and friends and taking time to enjoy the special moments of laughter and love and making food and joy and memories each and every day.
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