And the winner is...

Peanut Butter & Peppers!!

And a HUGE thank you to everyone else for your support. I truly appreciate it, and I am looking forward to sharing many more fresh & seasonal recipes with you! Happy Holidays!

** Winter Giveaway ** Enter now until 12/20!

And the winner is...

Congratulations to Jessica at Creative Index!! Send me an email at foodforthefresh@gmail.com with your mailing address. And get excited, because there will be apple inspired treats and soup coming up soon!

And a BIG thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway, and for all of the support! If you like my posts or blog, continue to spread the food love.

Here's to a fresh & fantastic fall,
Leah

** Fall Giveaway **

And the winner is...

Thanks to all the new followers, and for all the lovely comments! Keep 'em coming!

Ellen B: Please send me an email at leah.fiedler@gmail.com with your preference (Option 1 or 2) and your mailing address.

Thanks,
Leah

*Summer Giveaway* JUNE 24!! -- DATE CHANGE

How It Works
I'll enter all the eligible names into a drawing, and then randomly select a winner! Drawing date will be Friday, June 24! (4 days after the first official day of summer.) I will deliver or ship the goods to the winner.

** I changed the date because I got a little behind on my postings, and wanted to give people more time to comment -- it will definitely be on Sunday! ** 

How to Enter  
Followers
Simply comment on any of my posts (scroll to bottom of the post to comment). I love to get comments, and answer any questions -- so let me know what you're thinking!! Number of comments = number of times your name is entered (up to five).

Non-Followers
Become an official "follower" by clicking on "join this site" and entering your info - you should then show up as a member.

You can also "subscribe" via email, although I don't have access to who does this, so please become a member as well, so I can enter you into the Giveaway. If you do this, you will get email updates when I post.

The Goods
I was playing in Anthropologie's home goods area, and found this lovely summery stuff that I thought you all would enjoy as well! I fell in love with the Painted Spoon Rest, but thought it might be too pretty for the guys, so I added a second option.

The winner can pick from one of these two options:

Painted Spoon Rest & Striped Dish Towel

OR

Porcelain Produce Basket & Striped Dish Towel

And let the giveaway begin!! Tell your friends!

And the winner is...

Come get your goodies!! (Actually, I'll get them to you!)

And many thanks to everyone else for your encouragement! I have truly appreciated your kind words and suggestions -- they have inspired me to continue sharing my love for fresh food with all of you! In the coming weeks, get ready for some two new series entitled "Fresh Food Fast" (the name says it all) and "I Heart H*Town" (chronicling restaurants and markets around the Houston area with seasonal, fresh food). If you ever have suggestions or questions, please let me know by commenting on the blog or shooting me an email. They have been so helpful thus far!

To everyone else out there who reads my blog, I hope that you will join this site a member, and show your support! Thanks!

*Spring Giveaway*

Why Giveaway?
I've been wanting to do a giveaway on here for a few reasons. First reason being that I truly appreciate all of my followers' feedback. Sharing something I am so passionate about is very personal, and a little nerve-racking at times, and it has been great to hear that people have tried my recipes, or are just generally enjoying what I'm putting out there. So, this is one way of saying thanks! Second, I have gotten a lot of feedback from people who like my blog, but are not technically followers of the site. This may seem silly, but it is nice to know who is following, so that I can get a sense of whether this endeavor is worth my time. I would also like to take some of the dialogue I am having on facebook and pinterest, and streamline it onto the blog itself. I think this would help everyone benefit from each others' comments. Lastly, I have a many ideas of features that I would love to add to the blog, and am looking for some more inspiration to turn these wandering thoughts into reality.

The Details
Because my point of view is using food fresh for the season, I have decided to institute a seasonal giveaway! For my first giveaway, I have put together some goodies that will help prepare your kitchen for spring. The drawing will be on the first day of spring, March 20th. I will continue the fun on the first day of every season!

If you enjoy my blog, and would like to be eligible for the giveaway, simply subscribe to my blog by clicking the "join this site" button, enter your name, and follow publicly. If you are already a follower, you have a few options. You can share my entire site, or a particular post you enjoy, on a social networking site, such as facebook, pinterest, or twitter. Or you can introduce my blog to a friend or family member, and have them join the site.

If you are new to my blog, I will automatically add your name to the drawing. If you are already a follower, just let me know the avenue you pursue by emailing me at leah.fiedler@gmail.com. On March 20th, I will post the name of the winner! If you live in Houston, I will personally deliver the goods to you, but if not, no worries, I will be happy to ship them to you.

Here's a description of the goodies:

Yellow Reamer

Two Mini Bowls from Crate & Barrel -- Great for single servings. I own one in every color!

Spring Dishcloth

Two Condiment Cups -- One of those cute non-essentials that you may not think to buy for yourself!

Choose one of the following:

Silicone Whisk 

or

Magnetic Measuring Spoons