The Winners of the Fran's "Since 1940" Cookbook / Graphic Novel Giveaway are ...

@taylor40906
@verycutekitties

Congratulations @taylor40906 and @verycutekitties! You have each just won a copy of Since 1940: Recipes and Stories from Fran’s Restaurant, an 82-page, full-colour, cookbook / graphic novel from Fran’s Restaurant! Please email me your first and last name along with your mailing address to foodjunkiechronicles@gmail.com.

I also want to say a big THANK YOU to the 27 contestants who participated in the contest. 

Here's a snapshot of the Excel spreadsheet where I tracked the #fjcfrans hashtag from day one of the contest. The tracking was done using chronological order, as in, #1 was the first person to enter the contest. To enter, the person had to tweet "Hey @foodieyu I want to win a copy of Since 1940 the cookbook/graphic novel from @fransrestaurant! http://bit.ly/1U1ATeH #frans75 #fjcfrans". Each person could tweet once a day for the duration of the contest. Once the contest was over and everybody's entries were accounted for I checked to see if they follow me (@foodieyu) on Twitter. Below are the 65 valid entries:

I used "True Random Number Generator" from random.org to pick two winners for me:

Fran's "Since 1940" Cookbook / Graphic Novel Giveaway - CLOSED

I'm giving away TWO copies of Since 1940: Recipes and Stories from Fran’s Restaurant, an 82-page, full-colour, cookbook / graphic novel from Fran’s Restaurant!

Since 1940 takes readers on a journey through Fran’s (Twitter: @fransrestaurant, Facebook: Fran's Restaurant) 75-year history, from its roots as a family diner to its debut at Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition ("CNE") this year. Cartoons illustrate colourful moments in Fran’s not-so-distant past (including the creation of the Caesar Milkshake which, sadly, did not make it to the menu). Home cooks will enjoy preparing classic, updated and contemporary food and drink recipes including Pomilot Sauce, a popular 1980s condiment that topped pancakes and waffles.

Since 1940: Recipes and Stories from Fran’s Restaurant is priced at $20 and is available from August 21, 2015, at Fran’s CNE booth in the famed Food Building and all Fran’s locations. The cookbook / graphic novel will be available in bookstores, online booksellers and direct from the publisher at www.friesenpress.com/bookstore in October 2015.

HOW TO ENTER

1) You MUST be following me (@foodieyu) on Twitter

AND

2) Tweet the following sentence, exactly as shown, nothing before or after it: 

Hey @foodieyu I want to win a copy of Since 1940 the cookbook/graphic novel from @fransrestaurant! http://bit.ly/1U1ATeH #frans75 #fjcfrans

1. For your entry to be valid, you need to tweet the above sentence exactly as shown

2. You may tweet once a day for the duration of the contest. Re-tweeting others do NOT count as a valid entry

3. Contest is tracked by the #fjcfrans hashtag. If you don't see your tweet in the hashtag stream it means there is no entry from you. Read this to find out the possible reasons why your tweets are not showing up

CONTEST DURATION

Contest starts on Monday, August 24 and ends on Monday, August 31 at 12PM. 

Two lucky winners will be chosen randomly from www.random.org and I will announce the winner shortly after.

GOOD LUCK!!! ^_^

The Winner of the Little Caesars Prize Pack Giveaway is...

@magscheung

Congratulations @magscheung! You have just won a a Little Caesars prize pack which includes a Little Caesars gift card to try The Bacon Wrapped Crust DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish Pizza as well some sizzling bacon-themed lifestyle items for a total value of $100! Please email me your first and last name along with your mailing address to foodjunkiechronicles@gmail.com.

I also want to say a big THANK YOU to the 76 contestants who participated in the contest. 

Here's a snapshot of the Excel spreadsheet where I tracked the #FJCSTS hashtag from day one of the contest. The tracking was done using chronological order, as in, #1 was the first person to enter the contest. To enter, the person had to tweet "#SavourTheSizzle before it's too late! Send me a $100 @LittleCaesars prize pack @foodieyu! http://bit.ly/1Jd49nh #FJCSTS". Each person could tweet once a day for the duration of the contest. Once the contest was over and everybody's entries were accounted for I checked to see if they follow me (@foodieyu) on Twitter. Below are the 134 valid entries:

.I used "True Random Number Generator" from random.org to pick a winner for me:

The Winners of the 2015 Toronto FOOD & WINE Festival Giveaway are...

@EldoLai

@KevboM26

Congratulations @EldoLai and @KevboM26! Both of you have just won a pair of tickets to the first annual Toronto FOOD & WINE Festival taking place from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20 at the Evergreen Brick Works! Please email me your first and last name along with your mailing address to foodjunkiechronicles@gmail.com.

I also want to say a big THANK YOU to the 79 contestants who participated in the contest. 

Here's a snapshot of the Excel spreadsheet where I tracked the #FJCTFW hashtag from day one of the contest. The tracking was done using chronological order, as in, #1 was the first person to enter the contest. To enter, the person had to tweet "Hey @foodieyu I want to WIN a pair of tickets to @TOfoodandwine! http://bit.ly/1HHRjwd #FJCTFW #TFW15". Each person could tweet once a day for the duration of the contest. Once the contest was over and everybody's entries were accounted for I checked to see if they follow me (@foodieyu) on Twitter. Below are the 147 valid entries:

.I used "True Random Number Generator" from random.org to pick two winners for me:

Little Caesars Prize Pack Giveaway - CLOSED

Is this sweltering heat getting to you? With only a few weeks left of summer to enjoy I sure hope you're not complaining!

By default, as Canadians we love the summer almost as much as we love bacon, and that's why Little Caesars has extended their exclusive The Bacon Wrapped Crust DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish Pizza - a large 8-corner DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish pepperoni and bacon pizza with a crispy crust wrapped in three and a half feet of bacon - until September.

Little Caesars is encouraging every one of us to #SavourTheSizzle before it's too late, whether that means indulging in a Little Caesars The Bacon Wrapped Crust DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish Pizza, soaking up some rays on the beach, going camping with the family, or all of the above.

To help you #SavourTheSizzle I'm giving away a Little Caesars prize pack. The prize pack includes a Little Caesars gift card to try The Bacon Wrapped Crust DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish Pizza, as well some sizzling bacon-themed lifestyle items for a total value of $100!

HOW TO ENTER

1) You MUST be following me (@foodieyu) on Twitter

AND

2) Tweet the following sentence, exactly as shown, nothing before or after it: 

#SavourTheSizzle before it's too late! Send me a $100 @LittleCaesars prize pack @foodieyu! http://bit.ly/1Jd49nh #FJCSTS

1. For your entry to be valid, you need to tweet the above sentence exactly as shown

2. You may tweet once a day for the duration of the contest. Re-tweeting others do NOT count as a valid entry

3. Contest is tracked by the #FJCSTS hashtag. If you don't see your tweet in the hashtag stream it means there is no entry from you. Read this to find out the possible reasons why your tweets are not showing up
4. Contest is valid in Canada only.

CONTEST DURATION

Contest starts on Monday, August 17 and ends on Friday, August 21 at 12PM. 

One lucky winner will be chosen randomly from www.random.org and I will announce the winner shortly after.

GOOD LUCK!!! ^_^

2015 Toronto FOOD & WINE Festival Giveaway - CLOSED

I'm giving away TWO PAIRS of tickets to the first annual Toronto FOOD & WINE Festival taking place from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20 at the Evergreen Brick Works. Each pair of tickets is valued at $72!

Over the course of three delectable days, the 2015 Toronto FOOD & WINE Festival (formerly Delicious Food Show) will showcase the expertise, creativity, and excellence of the world’s most renowned culinary, wine, and spirit virtuosos. Attendees will delight in programming that features fan-favorite, local and international celebrity chefs, highlights exceptional culinary destinations, exposes epicurean delicacies, cooking classes, tutored tastings, and special events that brings the world of wine and spirits to local palates.

Perhaps one of the most anticipated features of the festival includes appearances by fan-favourite local and international celebrity chefs, such as food expert Gail Simmons (Top Chef), Australian TV star Curtis Stone (All-Star Academy), culinary heavy-weight Tyler Florence (Great Food Truck Race), famed restaurateur Daniel Boulud (Daniel, Café Boulud), Canadian darling Chuck Hughes (Chuck’s Day Off), multi-talented Roger Mooking (Chopped Canada), Top Chef Canada judge Chef Mark McEwan, award-winning wine personality Mark Oldman, Chopped Canada judge Antonio Park, and libations expert Anthony Giglio (Wine Wise Guy).

Here's FIVE more reasons to visit the 2015 Toronto FOOD & WINE Festival!

1. Curtis Stone, Tyler Florence, Gail Simmons, Chuck Hughes, Roger Mooking, Mark McEwan, Antonio Park and many more will be taking to the stages for demos, talks and workshops throughout the three-day event
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2. You’ll be able to sample, sip and savour all the flavours from 130 purveyors of premium products, fine foods and beverages from Ontario, Canada and around the world in the open-air Grand Tasting Pavilion – presented by PC Black Label.

3. For the first time ever, Cochon 555 is bringing its flavour-packed marquee events series to Canada allowing guests to sink their teeth into over 1400 pounds of expertly prepared pork dishes by the hottest chefs including Chuck Hughes, Matty Matheson and more.

4. Expert-level educational workshops welcome legendary masters like Kevin Kent (Knifewear), Tetsuya "Ted" Iizuka (Soba Canada), and Antonio Park (Park Restaurant) to share their knowledge regarding time-held traditions like knife skills and soba noodle making.

5. Canada’s Best New Student Chef will be crowned after an exciting and unique cooking competition called Taste Canada Cooks the Books. Some of the brightest up-and-coming culinary talents from schools across Canada will gather in front of a live audience in the Miele Kitchen to make a dish from a well-known Canadian cookbook, with the author on stage.

Enter my contest now for your chance to win a pair of general admission tickets to the first ever Toronto FOOD & WINE Festival (Twitter: @TOfoodandwine, Facebook: Toronto FOOD & WINE) valued at $72. The tickets will give you and your guest access to the Grand Tasting Pavilion and some celeb chef events!

HOW TO ENTER

1) You MUST be following me (@foodieyu) on Twitter

AND

2) Tweet the following sentence, exactly as shown, nothing before or after it: 

Hey @foodieyu I want to WIN a pair of tickets to @TOfoodandwine! http://bit.ly/1HHRjwd #FJCTFW #TFW15

1. For your entry to be valid, you need to tweet the above sentence exactly as shown

2. You may tweet once a day for the duration of the contest. Re-tweeting others do NOT count as a valid entry

3. Contest is tracked by the #FJCTFW hashtag. If you don't see your tweet in the hashtag stream it means there is no entry from you. Read this to find out the possible reasons why your tweets are not showing up

CONTEST DURATION

Contest starts on Thursday, August 13 and ends on Thursday, August 20 at 12PM. 

Two lucky winners will be chosen randomly from www.random.org and I will announce the winner shortly after.

GOOD LUCK!!! ^_^