Monday, September 26, 2011

Eggland's Best Pink Party and Giveaway!

Pictured Above: My Daughter and My Mom, the best sous chefs


About a month ago I was invited to be part of "Eggland's Best Double Dozen" to help raise awareness and funding for the fight against breast cancer.  Eggland's Best offered to sponsor a brunch/pink party for up to 15 of my friends and also to donate $100 to Susan G. Komen For The Cure in my name.  I was absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to host a brunch, but was overjoyed that my little blog had a chance to help such a good cause, such as Susan G. Komen For The Cure.  I jumped on the opportunity.

 I love Eggland's Best Eggs, and prefer to use them if at all possible, so I was thrilled to receive my goody box filled with kitchen gadgets, ramekins, a cute little plush egg for the kids, and loads of coupons for a free dozen.  I cashed in coupons for a few dozen eggs right away and set about making this Mexican Fried Potato Skillet and these fantastic Breakfast Tacos.

Soon it came time to plan a menu for my Eggland's Best Brunch & Pink Party and wow did I have a hard time deciding what to serve.  In the end, I knew that I wanted the food to be as PINK as possible and I also knew that I wanted everything to be able to be served at room temperature and still be delicious.  Finally I was able to narrow things down and this is what I came up with. (Recipes will be shared sometime in the next week).

BRUNCH AND PINK PARTY MENU
Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders
Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Exotic Fruit Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing
Cardamom and Cinnamon Buns
Strawberry Sheetcake
(Closewise from top: Exotic Fruit Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing, Cardamom and Cinnamon Buns, Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs, and Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders)


And for dessert a beautifully rich and dense Strawberry Sheetcake that was very pretty in pink!

The guests and I had lots of fun celebrating women and all things pink.  It was a wonderful opportunity and I'm so glad to have been chosen.  I want to give a big thank you to Eggland's Best for allowing me to host such a wonderful event.  I also want to take this time to urge you to think about Breast Cancer Awareness, both for yourself and others.

From now until November 15, Eggland's Best will be stamping all of their farm-fresh eggs with the Susan G. Komen Pink Ribbon Running stamp in support of breast cancer awareness. Additionally Eggland's Best will be donating $50,000 to support Susan G. Komen in their pledge to end breast cancer forever.  You can read about it on their site HERE

My friends: Tara, Megan & Joy

The folks at Eggland's Best are so great they agreed to host a giveaway for one of my readers!

GIVEAWAY
Open to US residents only 
One lucky reader will receive the following:
  • 2 Free EB Dozen Coupons (Any variety - classic, cage-free, or organic)
  • 1 Free EB Hard Cooked & Peeled Variety Coupon
  • 4 EB Ramekins
  • 1 EB Apron
  • 1 EB Whisk
  • 1 EB Spatula
  • 1 EB Egg Timer
  • 1 EB Eco Bag
  • 1 EB Plush Egg

In order to qualify for the giveaway:
  • Please share an inspiring comment OR comment on how you have helped to raise awareness or funding for breast cancer.
  • For an additional chance to win, please LIKE Eggland's Best on Facebook and leave a comment here on this post to let me know that you did.
  • The giveaway will be open until Friday, September 30th at midnight EST.
    Disclosure:   Eggland’s Best provided me with VIP coupons, a gift card, information and a prize pack for a giveaway

      21 comments:

      1. this is so wonderful! my aunt just recently passed away from breast cancer, so it's so nice to see people raising awareness. i have yet to participate in any events, but i'd LOVE to do one of the three day walks. the brunch looks like it turned out beautifully, how fun!

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      2. Kim,
        Fabulous pink party. If I lived close enough I would have invited myself over.
        I have yet to walk in a 3 day, but our family has sponsored several walkers. It is really inspiring to see their photos, (some of the costumes are hilarious) and hear them talk about the experience. It is a life changing event.

        Mimi

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      3. I love parties where they have good food.... Everything looks so delicious!

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      4. It all looks beautiful Kim. As always your blog inspires me to keep cooking and to not take a moment for granted! Tonya @ www.alagraham.com

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      5. This sounds like a fabulous party, Kim...and to support such a worthy cause. Beautiful pictures...pretty in pink =)

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      6. This is near and dear to my heart. My mother is a two times breast cancer survivor.

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      7. My aunt is a breast cancer survivor. :) What a wonderful party... and giveaway! Those deviled eggs are calling my name. Everything looks scrumptious!

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      8. Ah! So much fun! i have to start planning my party and I'm totally going to "borrow" some of your ideas. Everything looks delicious!

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      9. I've participated in the 24 hour cancer walk in our community.

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      10. This is a cause dear to my heart-my mom is a 5 year breast cancer survivor...I donate money and also am enouraging others to get mammograms...that's how my mom diagnosed by having one
        thanks
        aunteegem@yahoo.com

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      11. like Eggland on fb Julie Scott Laws
        aunteegem@yahoo.com

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      12. so sweet and great menu great cause as well hugs

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      13. I presently do not have health insurance and Susan G Kolman paid for my mammogram..no questions asked. I try and spread the word as much as I can to anyone I know that does not have insurance.....ciao4now64@yahoo.com

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      14. I also like Eggland's Best on fb....ciao4now64@yahoo.com

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      15. This is a good thing you are doing. Really good. I personally have had breast cancer twice and have been fortunate enough to have early diagnosis. So I'm here. My sister, mother and niece weren't as fortunate so...anything to educate folks to take preventative measures!!

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      16. I buy pink products and save Yoplait lids every year :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
        theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com

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      17. I love the sheer pink perfection of your party. A fun event for a very worthy cause.

        I love the picture of your daughter and your mom. ;-)

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      18. I donate yearly to the BCRF and I encourage my friends to do the same.

        urchiken at gmail dot com

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      19. What a terrific brunch. The menu sounds great. I just hosted my pink party yesterday and loved being able to have such a great opportunity. Lovely post.

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