This thing that I did not think would turn into anything and was nothing more than a way for a very pregnant mama to vent and rant as well as start documenting her recipes and disasters in the kitchen.
When I started my blog I didn't know there was a community out there of bloggers/readers who come together daily/weekly/monthly to share and discus their love for food. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have THOUSANDS of followers in a years time. You guys truly are the best!
On June 30th my blog will be a full year old with almost 300 food posts under my belt! YIKES! On Saturday I have a special celebratory post planned but until then........
When Le Creuset said they wanted to give one of my readers a fantastic gift for my 1 yr blog birthday as a way of celebrating I was quite excited.
You all LOVE Le Creuset right??!?!!?!
This week one lucky reader will win their Farm Fresh Steamer Set.
This particular steamer has a 185$ value!
It is perfect for steaming your farm fresh vegetables or seafood. With a 3 qt capacity you can steam enough to share with the whole family!
When you steam rather than boil your food, it cooks quickly maintains, nutritional value, flavor and texture!
The 3 qt base can also be used for everyday cooking, heating of sauces, soups and so on. You can even use the steamer basket in other Le Creuset sauce pans.
Not only that it is easy to clean!
-It's precision-pour rim allows for convenient clean pouring directly from the pan.
-A brushed steal exterior will prevent finger prints from showing (this is big for me... little boys tend to leave finger prints behind on everything!)
-And it is dishwasher safe.
Made out of Tri-Ply Stainless Steel your steamer is safe to use on gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, induction, broiler, oven & stovetop cooking surfaces.
Last but not least your Farm Fresh Steamer Set will come with a lifetime warranty!
To enter for a chance to win this Le Creuset Farm Fresh Steamer you can submit the following entries in the comment section below. (Make sure to leave a name/email ) Each person is allowed 8 entries.
Mandatory entry: Tell me what farm fresh foods will you use your steamer for if you win?
Additional entries: (separate comment for each)
1) Like Bakeaholic Mama on Facebook. CLICK HERE
2) Like Le Creuset on Facebook. CLICK HERE
3) Follow Bakeaholic Mama on Twitter. CLICK HERE
4) Follow Le Creuset on Twitter. CLICK HERE
5) Follow Bakeaholic Mama on Google + CLICK HERE
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7) Tweet the following on Twitter:
" Go to @BakeaholicMama and enter to win a Farm Fresh Steamer Set ($185 value) from @LeCreuset #giveaway http://www.bakeaholicmama.com/2012/06/bakeaholic-mama-is-turning-one-le.html "
Giveaway closes on July 5th at 9pm. Winner will be announced on Facebook, Twitter and right here on the blog on July 6th at 9am.
(Disclaimer: Giveaway open to US residents only. I have received no monetary compensation. Le Creuset has agreed to give one reader a Farm Fresh Steamer Set. All opinions are my own. )









Living in the countryside near farms galore, I will be steaming all summer long. Corn, kale, broccoli, peppers, spinach, almost anything!
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ReplyDeleteIf I win the Farm Fresh Steamer Set, I think I'll steam some asparagus and leeks first, or some delicious brussels sprouts. :)
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ReplyDeleteI would definitely use it for broccoli! My 4 year old could live on broccoli alone! I love your blog by the way :) Happy 1 year!! Here's to many more!!
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ReplyDeleteOh - I would prepare fresh veggies - steamed spinach, brocoli and all sorts of yummy stuff!
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely corn and maybe some broccoli!
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ReplyDeleteOh my, oh my! I would be steaming broccoli and corn - I can't wait for fresh Michigan corn, there's no better than fresh corn from Michigan!
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ReplyDeleteIf I win, the first veggie I am steaming is broccoli and cauliflower! :)
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ReplyDeleteI would love to steam some fresh green beans! They are my favorite!
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ReplyDeleteHappy blogaversary! I agree with the commenter above me - green beans. One of my favorite summer vegetables.
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ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!!!! You are amazing! I can't believe it has only been one year...you have some of the yummiest stuff here:-) If I win, I am headed to the farmers market for some corn on the cob:-)
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ReplyDeletelove it! I belong to a CSA this year, getting a weekly supply of veggies. So...corn, carrots, beets, broccoli, you name it I will steam it with this baby.
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I LOVE to steam farm fresh yellow squash, zucchini, and asparagus!
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ReplyDeleteI would definitely use this to steam green beans, for sure and I would also make steamed halibut, since that is my favorite fish!
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ReplyDeleteCongrats and happy blogiversary! I would use mine for broccoli, probably. And asparagus. :)
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Spinach, broccoli, greens (from my CSA box), and other veggies to make Asian Veggie Dumplings (not a fan of fried dumpings)
ReplyDeletewhat a great giveaway! there are tons of great seasonal veggies available in Tennessee year round, so I'd use this all the time. Some of my favorites? broccoli, green beans, all kinds of squash, asparagus, etc. Really, there isn't a single veggie I don't like!
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ReplyDeleteSweet Carrie! Happy Anniversary and congrats on your success! Way to start the celebration - love Le Creuset!! I would love to try green beans in the steamer. My girls love them!
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ReplyDeleteFantastic giveaway! I would definitely cook broccolini and everything I can get my hands on.
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ReplyDeleteGreen beans -- Happy Happy One year! Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteAwww yea! This is legit. I'm so excited for your 1 year blogiversary and I'm even more excited for the goods! Thanks.
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I love me some steamed snow peas. I'd totally steam those fresh from my garden(if the chickens don't eat them all first!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous steamer. I would use it to prepare steam corn, broccoli, and sweet potatoes from the farm. I think the steamer is perfect for steaming fish too, I get fresh fish from my Dad all the time after he went fishing. I can use this steamer for steaming buns too. :)
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i will steam red cabbage
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ReplyDeleteNumber one would be fresh picked asparagus from our ditch!
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ReplyDeleteMmmm...steamed fresh broccoli and cauliflower - delicious!!!
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ReplyDeleteWe belong to a CSA, so we would be steaming all sorts of veggies all year long! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I am heading to the local farmers market in the morning. I am not sure what I will pick, probably string beans, summer squash and fresh onions. Our Hanover tomatoes are in so I get some to accompany my fresh veggies. Hopefully I will win this lovely set from Le Creuset.
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ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook - and I would use the steamer for corn and asparagus :)
ReplyDelete...I have a 40x80 organic garden & i will only way i will cook my fresh veggies is by steaming them...I steam eggs in a bowl too for poached style eggs...You can steam fresh herb bundles over a broth in the bottom to season brothd for cooking because it releases the fresh herbs oils :-) Steaming is healthier in soooo many ways...I would LOVE a nice steamer because right now ive created my own with a strainer & a pan lol
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on your one year anniversary! As for what I would steam, why all of the fresh cauliflower and broccoli coming out of my garden. : )
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I would steam fresh green beans, zucchini, summer squash, etc. Yum!
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ReplyDeleteI would love to steam some broccoli! I have a steamer that fits in my small saucepan, but it's not quite big enough for this family of 5.
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I would totally use it for Broccoli & Cauliflower this summer! Thank you! Shawn
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I'd make some steamed broccoli...I'm not a big fan but I'm determined to try it!
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Broccoli, asparagus, you name it!
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