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WIN Yummy Treats from Carman’s Kitchen

June 22 2013 By melbournemamma 50 Comments

Thanks to the fabulous folks at Carman’s Kitchen, I’ve got 8 delicious packs of goodies to giveaway.

 

Carman’s Kitchen is the brainchild of local Melbourne mum, Carolyn Creswell. Carolyn started the business 20 years ago, as an 18 year old with big dreams. She has since gone on to expand the company in to the international marketplace, meet Prince Charles and share a muesli bar (that she found in the bottom of her handbag) with him (true story). In her sparetime 😉 she is mum to four young children.

 

Carman’s Kitchen believe food ingredients should come from the kitchen, not the chemist.  They believe in being proud of their ingredients with no need to hide them in fine print.  They believe nuts and seeds are good for our well-being.  They believe that once you’ve tried Carman’s, you will love it!

 

The kids and I recently tried some Carman’s Kitchen products after receiving some samples at a blogger’s brunch and we loved them. Their muesli if now my daughter’s favourite choice for breakfast and both the kids love their range of Yummo’s bars and biscuits, a couple of which may have “accidentally” found their way in to my lunch box for work.

 

Now you have the chance to win a pack containing:

  • Popcorn Bars – Honey x 2
  • Popcorn Bites – Raspberry, Apple & Choc x 2
  • Popcorn Bites – Strawberry, Apple & Yoghurt x 2
  • Star Bakes – Apple & Choc Chip x 2
  • Yummo’s cap, Carman’s notepad, Carman’s keychain

For more information on Carman’s Kitchen and to see their complete range of products, visit www.carmanskitchen.com.au.

 

ENTER BELOW:

Entry is open to all Melbourne Mamma newsletter subscribers. Subscribe to newsletter here. Competition ends Sunday, 30 June 2013 at 11:59 pm AEST. Read Terms & Conditions below.

 

Good luck!

 

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Terms & Conditions

1. Eligible Entrants must be or become a subscriber to Melbourne Mamma’s newsletters. To subscribe click here.

2. Entrants must already be a liker or become a liker of Carman’s Kitchen’s facebook page.

3. Entrants can earn one bonus entry by visiting the Carman’s Kitchen website and then leaving a comment on this blog, telling me which of the roducts they would love to try.

4. Entrants can earn one bonus entry if they are already likers or become likers of Melbourne Mamma’s Facebook page.

5. Entry is open to Victorian residents, aged 18 years and over.

6. Giveaway commences on 22 June 2013 and concludes at 11.59pm 30 June 2013.

7. Winners will be notified by email and announced on this website. Any prize not claimed by 4 July 2013 will be redrawn.

7. This Promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

 

This is a sponsored post.

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Baby Bistro Giveaway

May 22 2013 By melbournemamma 22 Comments

Enter my latest giveaway and you could win a $75 voucher and cooler bag (valued at $12) from Baby Bistro.

Baby Bistro are 100% committed to making high quality, nutritious baby food.

 

Even the fussiest little eaters will enjoy Baby Bistro’s delicious meals. Made with fresh certified organic fruit and vegetables & no nasty chemicals, additives or preservatives!

 

Full of natural vitamins and minerals your baby needs to grow strong and healthy.


Wouldn’t it be great to have some fabulous meals delivered right to your door? If your little one could talk, I’m sure they’d thank you 🙂

 

How to Enter!

 

Enter the draw via entry widget at the end of this post.

 

In order to have a valid entry you will need to “LIKE” Baby Bistro’s facebook page.

 

You can earn EXTRA entries by:

 

    • – Visiting Baby Bistro’s website and then leaving a comment below telling me which item(s) on their menu you think your little one would enjoy
    • – Subscribing to Melbourne Mamma’s Newsletter HERE

 

Giveaway starts Wednesday, 22 May 2013 and ends midnight Thursday, 30 May 2013. Winner will be randomly selected via Rafflecopter and announced on this blog and contacted by email. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Entry is open to Victorian residents only. Additional delivery fees apply for delivery greater than 40kms from Melbourne CBD.

 

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Oh My Lord (of the Fries)

December 30 2012 By melbournemamma 1 Comment

I recently had the pleasure of attending a tasting event at one of my favourite food joints, Lord of the Fries and it was, oh so yummy!

 

Of course there were fries aplenty and all the fabulous sauces to go with them. My fav is definitely the Parisian but I’ve now got a soft spot for the Belgian, Vietnamese and Thai.

 

 

I would never have imagined that I’d be falling in love with a Canadian (please don’t tell my husband) but LOTF Canadian fries are amazing. Who would of thought (other than the Canadians) that fries, smothered with grated cheese and gravy could taste so AMAZING!

 

This would be the perfect late night snack, perhaps on the way home from a club – if only I still went out at night 😉

 

Something I had been dying to try was the Chilli Poppers – breaded hot chillies stuffed with cheese. Mmmmmmm, I definitely got a kick out of those.

 

 

I took a (non-vegetarian) girlfriend along with me and she thought the Spicy Burger was one of the BEST BURGERS she’d ever tasted. I can see why it’s one of their most popular items.

 

One of the highlights of my night was meeting Mark and Sam, the brothers (and Lords) who created LOTF.  These boys certainly know their stuff.

 

We finished our evening with the chocolate mousse and then rolled back to the car.

 

 

Lord of the Fries have 7 locations around Melbourne so make sure you visit one soon. You can check out their menu and find out more about them at www.lordofthefries.com.au.

 

You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy LOTF, you just need to enjoy yummy food!

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Gluten 3 Living Giveaway

December 17 2012 By melbournemamma 18 Comments

This week I have a fabulous giveaway from Gluten 3 Living. Keep reading to find out how you could win a $200 voucher to spend in store.

Gluten 3 Living is a specialist gluten free store in East Keilor (Vic) that caters for all your gluten free grocery requirements providing an ample product range to choose from.

 

Added to the store is the convenience of an in-store café that serves fresh gluten free coffee & cakes.

 

I popped into the store last week to check out what was available for a family member who has coeliac and I was blown away by the fantastic range of products available.

 

They even have delicious fresh baked gluten free bread 🙂

 

You can check out some of there products here.

 

 

If you or anyone you know is gluten intolerant or likes to follow a gluten free diet you MUST visit this store as soon as you can.

 

They’ve got a great range of gluten free Christmas goodies at the moment too.

 

The store is located at 1/60 Wingara Avenue, Keilor East (just off the Calder Freeway) and is only 15 minutes from the CBD.

 

 

If you would like to WIN a $200 voucher to spend at Gluten 3 Living, enter below.

 

How to Enter!
Enter the draw via entry widget at the end of this post.

 

The giveaway is open to Melbourne Mamma newsletter subscribers only. You can subscribe to my newsletter here:

 

To enter the giveaway you MUST like the Gluten 3 Living Facebook page.

 

You can also earn bonus entries by:

  • – Liking Melbourne Mamma’s Facebook page
  • – Sharing the giveaway on Facebook. Simply CLICK HERE and type “Have you entered Melbourne Mamma’s $200 Gluten 3 Living Giveaway?”
  • – Leaving a comment on this post, telling me “Why you would love to win this prize?”

 

Giveaway starts Tuesday, 17 December 2012 and ends 8am AEST Friday, 21 December 2012. Winner will be randomly selected via Rafflecopter and announced on this blog by 10am and contacted via email. The winner will have 24hrs to claim their prize.

 

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

 

Entry is open to Victorian residents only. You must visit the store to use your voucher. No online shopping or delivery available.

 

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THE BEST CHIPS EVER!

June 17 2012 By melbournemamma 1 Comment

Hallelujah!  I’ve done it. I have found THE BEST CHIPS EVER!

 

Right here in Melbourne at my favourite new place to dine Lord of the Fries.

If you’re like me (Hello, my name is Tracey & I am a chipaholic) and you love hot chips, do yourself a favour and get down to Lord of the Fries NOW!!!!

 

Their chips are made right here in Melbourne from Aussie grown potatoes and come with a delicious array of homemade sauces. My favs are the Parisian (Aioli Garlic Mayo) and (Thai) Golden Satay Sauce. I’m planning on making my way through the list of 12 sauces (purely for research purposes, I swear).

 

Not only do LOTF make the best chips EVER but they also serve the tastiest vegetarian burgers in town. Yes, that’s right, I said vegetarian burgers. Their whole menu is vegetarian and they also cater for vegan, gluten free, halal and kosher.

 

For this vegetarian mamma, it’s like a dream come true. My issue now is deciding what to have with my fries;  a burger, a hot dog, onion rings, nuggets, potato cakes or chilli poppers.

My carnivorous husband is dying for me to take him to LOTF. So if you’re one of those (meat eaters) too, don’t think that you are not going to enjoy this place. The food is fabulous and your body (& taste buds) will thank you.

 

I went to the store in Brunswick St, Fitzroy but you can also find them at Chadstone, Chapel St, Elizabeth St, Flinders St & Melbourne Central.

Is it dinner time yet?

 

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