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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Christmas Giftaway: Almond Breeze Summer Hamper and the Best Gift I've Ever Received

Chanel Paige - Chihuahua Cross Shitzu - The Best Gift I've Ever Received

I am loving the Christmas Blogging Challenge and today - I'm doing two days in one. Yesterday as you know, I forgot to hit publish - so I had to make sure the Wonderful Pistachios Christmas Giftaway was posted first!

Yesterdays question was; "What's your favourite Christmas Song" and for me - that's a tricky one. Michael Buble's Have a Holly Jolly Christmas (actually, I love me some Michael Buble regardless!) always put me in a happy, festive mood but I also love the vocals in Mariah Carey's God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Today's prompt is "Best Gift You've Ever Received". The best gift I've ever received is a tie - but there's one special little girl who may always take the top spot. Chanel wasn't a Christmas present, but a birthday present. 

My parents had spotted Chanel at the pet store with her scruffy little brother and knew straight away I'd love her. They come home and said "we nearly bought you a puppy today" and I freaked out. My Pa immediately piped up and said "BUY IT! I'll buy it!" and before I knew it, we were in the car racing to the pet store. 

I saw her and fell in love. She was a tiny little bunch of fluff with big beautiful eyes and the lady quickly had her in my hands to see if she liked me too. That little pup crawled all over me and wouldn't leave my side. I wanted her so bad - but then at the same time, being the cautious person I am, I wanted to think about it and make sure I wasn't wasting my Pa's money. Why I even needed to think about anything, I'll never know now!

She is the gift that makes me smile and laugh every single day and she is the sweetest little thing you'll ever meet. All she ever wants to do is cuddle and the second you walk in the door she will fuss over you like you're Jesus on Earth - and makes sure she greets you with one of her favourite toys.

But, I want to give a gift to you! Did you think I had too many competitions already? I didn't!

Almond Breeze Hamper Giveaway Competition

If you've read Southern In Law for a while, you'll know that I love Almond Breeze. Thankfully, the team at Almond Breeze Australia and I have teamed up to share the love with you

Each hamper includes:
    Grain Free Granola with Banana and Maple Syrup
  • A copy of the new best-selling book The 20/20 Diet from nutritionist Lola Berry
  • Beach towel
  • Original Almond Breeze
  • Unsweetened Almond Breeze
  • Blue Diamond almonds
  • Digital recipe booklet with recipe ideas
  • Almond Breeze mug

With the goodies, you'll be able to try one of Lola Berry's healthy recipes - like her grain free soaked cinnamon muesli with banana and maple syrup. 


I often bake with Almond Breeze (and use Almond Breeze as a Dairy Free/Vegan Milk Substitute in my recipes). Almond Milk can be used to substitute any type of milk - from regular cow's milk to soy or rice milk and it can be used in any recipe or food. 


The texture of Almond Breeze is just like milk - so it's perfect for using when cooking sauces, baking or when baking soups. Unsweetened Almond Breeze can be used in any recipe, but it's perfect for savoury dishes - whilst the Original Almond Breeze is sweetened and is perfect for baking.

So how do you enter?

Just tell me What Your Favourite Almond Milk Recipe is in the comments below with your email address (Perhaps it might be one of my recipes that you've made!)

For additional entries; 


  • "Like" Almond Breeze Australia and Southern In Law on Facebook 
  • Share the Giftaway with your friends on Facebook and tag Almond Breeze Australia and Southern In Law (you can find the competition post on either page)
PLEASE NOTE: I will need a way to contact you if you are the winner. Please be sure to leave your email address or email me at southerninlaw@gmail.com.
Make sure you leave a separate comment for all of your additional entries!

Competition closes Monday 7th January, 2013 at 11:59am EST. The winner will be chosen by a random generator and notified by email. This competition is only open to Australian Residents. Kristy does not endorse any of the information provided in the 20/20 Diet nor does she endorse any diet. You should always seek the advice of a medical professional in regards to any health condition or concern. 


102 comments:

  1. steamed almond milk with Loving Earth coconut butter - best hot chocolate ever!

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  2. Acai Berry Almond Milk Smoothie:
    So cool and inviting,
    Subtle yet sweet, utterly enticing.
    Bursting with flavour to slurp and lick,
    Perfect for that hot summer's day kick.

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    1. Email address: nhanham@optusnet.com.au

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  3. I'd love to make a banana smoothie with almond milk- I haven't had a chance to have Almond Breeze actually, only 'So'..and that was sadly sweetened and tasted like sugar! I'd love to try the unsweetened versions especially!

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  4. I liked you on facebook also- even though I thought I already had :S

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  5. Oh and I liked Almond Breeze Australia on facey too! ;)

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  6. Overnight Oats with Strawberries & Chia Seeds:

    ½ a cup of organic rolled oats
    1 cup of unsweetened Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
    1 tsp vanilla essence
    2 tsp organic raw honey
    ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
    3 strawberries (sliced)
    Handful of almonds
    1 tsp chia seeds

    Method:

    Soak your oats, vanilla essence, honey and cinnamon in Almond Breeze. Leave to set in fridge overnight.

    In the morning, sprinkle some chia seeds, handful of almonds and sliced strawberries into your overnight oats.

    This make for a perfect, healthy and nutritious breakfast and is unbelievably yummy!

    Mix it up by replacing the strawberries with other fruit (blueberries, raspberries and bananas make great substitutes).


    Please view photo of the finished product here:
    http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4359/almondbreezephoto.jpg

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  7. banna, strawberry, yoghurt, armond milk into a blender, done.

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  8. Antonietta

    Adding Almond Milk when I make Almond biscotti, great for the festive season and to give as a gifts as well.

    donze_01@hotmail.com

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  9. I have a new favourite almond milk recipe every few weeks but my current favourite is banana cream chia pudding: http://tasty-yummies.com/2012/02/09/banana-cream-chia-pudding-gluten-free-vegan-sugar-free/

    mjasinska@hotmail.com

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  10. I use Almond Milk in my smoothies. My favourite is banana, honey, wheatgerm and almond milk, with a big spoon of icecream. Yumm.

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  11. Almond milk braised chicken and asparagus is a meal that hass all the kids coming back for seconds.

    opheliagonads123@gmail.com

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  12. I don't eat animal products, so I use almond milk as a substitute in most recipes. My favourite is Banana Protein Muffins recipe on your site. My boyfriend is on a high protein diet at the moment and loves these as a post-workout snack. I usually substitute chickpea flour in place of plain flour because it's quite a bit higher in protein and gives it a really nice texture.

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  13. I've liked Almond Breeze and Southern In Law on Facebook :)

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  14. I love oats with Almond milk in the mornings!

    Cook 1 cup of rolled oats with 2 cups of Almond milk in a pot on slow heat until oats are ready, transfer to a bowl, add a few chopped organic dates. Yumm!!!

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  15. On a whim one summer's night, with not much food in the house, I brought together some random ingredients and came across a culmination of food fit for the gods! I cooked some chicken in a wok, slowly marinating it in almond milk and then glazed it with honey in the oven. Served with fresh vegetables and rice. A true sensation of taste.

    e-mail
    the_actual_man@hotmail.com

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  16. Almond, beef mince Chimmichangas! Which are wrapped parcels of yummies in soft boritoes, oven baked - Almond heaven.

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  17. 1. Fill bowl with gluten free cinnamon chex. 2. Pour over almond milk. 3. Devour.

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  18. I love love love making Oaty Chocolate Chip Cookies... Almond Milk, Oats, Coconut Oil, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Agave & Chocolate. HEAVEN!!!!

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  19. Rice pudding / Creamed Rice with Almond milk is divine!!
    Topped with fresh fruit to make it even more yummier!

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  20. Coconut Cream and Orange Mocktail!

    ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
    ¼ cup pineapple juice
    ¼ cup coconut cream
    ...¼ cup Original Almond Breeze
    1 banana
    1 peach slice
    1 ½ tbsp. vanilla extract
    1 scoop crushed ice

    from the almond breeze facebook page you have to try it, its delicious
    jessiejones50@hotmail.com

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  21. I use Almond Milk over my cereal, I find it gives it a fresh taste that is so different to normal milk.
    suzieelo@hotmail.com

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  22. I use almond milk for everything, and there are too many recipes to choose. I simply love it when its boiling hot Served over ice cubes to cool out on. ♥

    "Like" Almond Breeze Australia and Southern In Law on Facebook
    Share the Giftaway with your friends on Facebook
    Tweet about this Giftaway, @gherkkerry

    kerry.santillo@yahoo.com.au thankyou :)

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  23. Adriene - kingkongsale AT gmail.com

    My favourite almond milk recipe is to mix it in my oats for breakfast with raisins and nuts. So much more flavourful than regular milk :D

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  24. Adriene - kingkongsale AT gmail.com

    I've liked both pages on FB :D

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  25. Turn Cous Cous into a dessert by adding almond milk, poached plums and a lightly toasted crumble to finish - it's delicious, healthy and terribly moorish!
    Thanks for the great comp!
    coastalkaryn@live.com.au

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  26. My family loves Almond milk Cookie Dough popsicles, so easy to make and taste amazing!

    Here's a link to the pin http://pinterest.com/pin/45036064994235181/

    Emailed my email address to you.

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  27. Tweeted

    https://twitter.com/_GreenTea_/status/284461605671034881

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  28. Shared on Facebook

    http://www.facebook.com/southerninlaw#!/marcia.coventry/posts/457786537615325

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  29. Already like Almond Breeze Australia and Southern In Law on Facebook!

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  30. I love almond breeze smoothies but recently tried muffins and biscuits now i am really addicted thanks

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  31. I love almond milk in my smoothies, the health benefits alone are wonderful. Mixed with banana, strawberries, yoghurt and raw egg, its delicious.

    lindacourtney63@gmail.com

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  32. I like Almond Breeze Australia and Southern In Law on Facebook!

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  33. I shared the giveaway on facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/linda.courtney.376/posts/455233611202309

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  34. Tweeted on twitter by twcourt

    https://twitter.com/twcourt/status/285333536209256448

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  35. Almond meal mixed in with chocolate topping is perfect on ice cream.

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  36. Have liked Southern In Law on facebook :)

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  37. Have liked Almond Breeze Australia on F/B

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  38. Have shared the comp post and tagged Southern In Law on F/b :)

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  39. The yummy Raw Vegan Almond Cranberry Christmas Cookies, sounds so great and a healthy snack over the holidays

    karim.kirra@hotmail.com

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  40. I love to add Almond milk to my muesli, and I always top with LSA, Chia seeds, cinnamon, berries and honey. Delicious!! strkitten[at} yahoo[dot]com{dot}au

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  41. i love to add it to my banana bread - it's so moist

    kaseyball (at) live.com.au

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  42. I liked Southern In-law on facebook

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  43. I shared the post and tagged it on facebook

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  44. my favourite recipe is to use alamond milk in banana bread. so moist!

    thanks for the giveaway - my email is kaseyball @ live.com.au

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  45. Quince and almond ice cream. thecholl at hotmail dot co dot uk

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  46. I love using Almond Milk in nutty chocolate icy poles treats for the kids!

    Blend 2 cups of Almond Milk, a heaped tablespoon of Nutella and 3 heaped tablespoons of Milo. Poor into ice block trays and freeze! Yum!


    (ixara_1981@live.com)

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  47. I love making Vanilla Almond Milk Latte's, yum.

    sshaw2404@yahoo.com.au

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  48. I make a terrific fruitcake using almond milk, fruit & flour, and that is all and it always tastes fantastic and very moist.

    sharonmarkwell@bigpond.com

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  49. I have liked Almond Breeze Australia on Facebook

    sharonmarkwell@bigpond.com

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  50. I have liked Southern In Law on Facebook


    sharonmarkwell@bigpond.com

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  51. Acai Berry Smoothie with Almond Milk and coconut oil

    Sagan[dot]Indiana[at]gmail.com

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  52. Your baked banana oatmeal recipe......I can finally stomach the old podge.

    Email sent

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  53. I have liked both on Facebook.

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  54. Jo-Anne Wizz jnw62@hotmail.comJanuary 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Love caramel chocolate vanilla ice cream with almond breeze either clld or put in microwave has a really yummy taste can add cinnamon sugar bit of nutmeg or have ginger nut biscuits yummier.

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  55. Adriene - kingkongsale AT gmail.com

    Shared the Giftaway with your friends on Facebook page and have also tagged Almond Breeze Australia and Southern In Law

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  56. Adriene - kingkongsale AT gmail.com

    Tweeted about this Giftaway, tagging @ksayerphoto and @almondbreezeaus and linked to this post

    You may check it at @adriene :D

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  57. I would love to try Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding. I haven't tasted Almond Milk yet, I am very eager to try! daryakhomich@y7mail.com.

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  58. I am a liker of both required pages. daryakhomich@y7mail.com.

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  59. I have shared this competition. :-) daryakhomich@y7mail.com.

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  60. Belinda belinda_mouk@hotmail.com An almond milk smoothie with banana,tofu,natural peanut butter and honey.

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  61. Wholegrain oats, cinnamon, maple syrup and almond milk is my favoutite breakfast

    buffygirl_66@yahoo.com

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  62. Liked Almond Breeze on facebook

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  63. Liked Southern In-Law on facebook

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  64. Tweeted https://twitter.com/snowwhiteleigh/status/287688694398332928

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  65. I love making my morning smoothies with almond milk. Banana, protein powder, berries, LSA and almond milk thrown in a blender. Delicious!

    Emailed my email address to you

    Jenny

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  66. Your Banana Brownies are the bomb diggity! Love them, a favourite in our household! :)

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  67. Have liked both Almond Breeze Australia & your page!

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  68. Have shared the competition and tagged both pages.

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  69. Have tweeted the comp and tagged both :) And emailed you my email address! Thanks.

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  70. Hi, I made the baked banana oatmeal for my baby and toddlers and they all loved it so that one is a real hit with us.

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  71. To be honest I've never tried Almond Breeze. I'm trying to live a healthier life. I would love to win one of your Summer hampers.
    gavtrac4@bigpond.com

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  72. have like Almond Breeze and your great page.
    Tracy Martens
    gavtrac4@bigpond.com

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  73. Hi! I love reading your blog and have subscribed to receive emails from Southern In-Law :)

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  74. Liked Southern In Law on facebook, great page :)

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  75. Following you on Twitter :)

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  76. Liked Almond Breeze on facebook

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  77. Shared and tagged Southern in Law and Almond breeze on facebook :)

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  78. My favourite recipe using Almond Milk is one off your blog Ginger Bread Muffins, everyone who has tried them, absolutely loves them, fantastic recipe Kristy :)

    aziashazia@yahoo.com.au

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  79. Avocado soup made with almond milk sounds yammy!

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  80. I have liked both pages - oliatitova@y7mail.com.

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  81. Have shared this competition, too! oliatitova@y7mail.com.

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  82. afedorov@y7mailcom. Thai Sweet Potato Soup - just delicious!

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  83. I like the Facebook pages. afedorov@y7mail.com

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  84. afedorov@y7mail.com - I have shared this giveaway!

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  85. I use almond milk in smoothies - yummy!

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  86. Have also liked both pages - abbytwinn@gmail.com

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  87. An African friend got me on to Seffa, a combination of almond milk, sugar, cous-cous and dried fruit. Highly recommended.

    timdobbo@gmail.com

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  88. 2 cups almond milk
    3 bananas
    bland it all
    pour into tall glasses and garnish with umbrellas
    and share with your best friend xo

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