Joseph Joseph Cookbook Holder #giveaway

May 1, 2016 by Jenny Hartin 47 Comments

Joseph Joseph is the brand that is easily identifiable – their playful designs couple bright colors, compact style with functionality. The real kicker is that these innovative kitchen tools work! I have several of their products: the 2 in 1 balloon whisk, the adjustable rolling pin and the strainer and use them all the time – especially the whisk (so that I don’t scratch my expensive dutch ovens). Joseph Joseph’s hard-working kitchen products are sturdy, space saving and an incredible value considering their low cost.

Recently, I contacted Joseph Joseph to review their newer products and offer a giveaway to The Cookbook Junkies readers. Graciously, they offered to send me the Fold-flat Grater and the Cookbook Compact Folding Bookstand.

I first used the grater when I needed to make some macaroni and cheese. It was simple to snap into place and worked as well as my Microplane grater – but with Joseph Joseph – I can wash, dry and fold it back up to take a spot in a kitchen drawer.

Now for my favorite product – the cookbook stand.

I love this stand. Unfold, insert book – and you are ready to go.

Next post will host a review and giveaway of the Southern Cookie Book including the recipe shown here.

When you are done – folds in a snap and you can hide it on your bookshelf.

Can you find the cookbook stand?

I love the traditional cast iron or wooden stands but they take a great deal of space and truthfully – I am out of space in my kitchen – due to my obsession with all things kitchen related. This bookstand truly is a space saver and it holds the pages of the book open nicely so that you can see the recipe clearly.

GIVEAWAY: Joseph Joseph is generously offering one of you the opportunity to win the cookbook stand. To enter – visit the Joseph Joseph site and leave a comment on this post letting me know which product appeals to you. For a second entry, please share this post – buttons are available for sharing below. The giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only and a random winner will be chosen on May 15th.

Special thanks to Joseph Joseph for providing me with their products to review and for sponsoring this giveaway. I reached out to their company because I love the products I own and purchased myself – and knew you would love the opportunity to win the cookbook stand. Good luck.

Random Number Generator picked #16 Nancy O.

Snickerdoodle Fireball Shot Cupcakes and Wilton Shot Top & Cupcake Tote Giveaway

April 27, 2016 by Jenny Hartin 47 Comments

I was shopping at the mega grocery store that opened recently in our area. When I’m not in a hurry, I love to linger in the huge housewares aisles there (pretending I’m childless) and on this particular trip, I came across Wilton Shot Tops. It wasn’t a second later I had a cart not only filled with groceries but lots and lots of shot tops (and some for you, read on).

Hubby’s birthday was April 25th and even though I made him cupcakes with chocolate frosting and a chocolate tart the Friday before – I decided he (we) needed liquored up cupcakes for his actual birthday.

That is how the Snickerdoodle Fireball Shot Cupcake came about. While looking at baking recipes for high-altitude, I came across this cupcake recipe (which also contains adjustments for sea level – so those of you who want to try the recipe below can make the adjustments as shown there) and adapted it. (It’s a great recipe on its own.)

Snickerdoodle Fireball Shot Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the cupcakes - (makes 12)
1 cup of all-purpose flour
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of baking powder
dash of salt
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, at room temp
1/2 cup cup plus 1 tablespoon of whole milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Buttercream
2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, at room temp
3 tablespoons of whole milk
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Line your cupcake tin with cupcake papers, set aside.

Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and butter in a bowl and beat on slow speed until combined and there is a sandy look to your mix. (you can use a hand-held beater, stand mixer or whisk).

Whisk the egg, vanilla, and milk together in a separate bowl and drizzle into the flour mixture - beat until incorporated, be sure to scrape down sides of bowl. Do not overmix.

Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners until a little over half full and bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes - until light golden.

Allow the cupcakes to cool before decorating with the frosting.

For the frosting: Place all the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and beat until the mixture is combined. Scrape down sides of the bowl - and then beat for several minutes until light and fluffy.

Using a pastry tip or spatula - decorate your cupcakes.

Take your shot tops and following the directions in the book - place the long thinner end into the Fireball or liquor of your choice and as you would do with a baster to remove juices from a pan - siphon the liquor into the shot top (I fill them about half). Insert the long thinner end into the cupcake. (Before eating - squeeze shot top and liquor will seep into your cupcake. Of course you can drink the shot - I won't judge.)

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Only a few with the shots – because of Andrew – but ended up filling up a few more for neighbors and friends!

Giveaway time!

As I said, I picked up two of the Shot Top combo packages for two readers. The recipe book is helpful and it comes along with twelve infusers. I also have two adorable cookbook totes one for each winner. To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling me about your favorite cupcake. ~~The giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only. Two random winners will be chosen on May 12th.~~ Random Number Generator picked #17 and #26 Erin Ellis & Joyce A. Congrats!

This giveaway is sponsored by me. Wilton doesn’t know I’m alive, yet.

My TasteBook piece on The Vegetable Butcher and Giveaway

April 25, 2016 by Jenny Hartin 61 Comments

My Cookbook of the Week at TasteBook today is The Vegetable Butcher. A link to this review can be found here.

GIVEAWAY: I love this book so much – that I asked Workman Publishing for a giveaway and they were happy to oblige. To enter – please read the TasteBook review and leave a comment on this post telling me something you took away from the piece. I would appreciate a share of this post with your friends on social media but it is not required. This title changed the way I approach vegetables. The giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada addresses. A random winner will be chosen on May 10th. Good luck. Random Number Generator Picked #5 Alison!

Special thanks to Workman for the giveaway.