Wine Wednesday: Favorites!

Hey there, winos! Happy September - autumn is just around the corner!

This Wine Wednesday is going to be short and sweet. And while my intention is not to gyp you out of a WW post, I'm just very excited about the Trader Joe's giveaway I'm hosting! 

If you click to this post and comment on it telling me your favorite wine, you will have entered my giveaway. Super easy, right?!

So far, Riesling is taking the lead for favorite wine among Ice Cream & Wine readers. Want to make sure your favorite is represented? Enter my giveaway!

Of course, it wouldn't be right if I didn't share my absolute favorite: Malbec. The best type of red wine that can be enjoyed - promise!

*You have until 11:59p.m. tonight to enter

Trader Joe's GIVEAWAY!

Happy 100th post to Ice Cream & Wine! I thought I'd never get here! 

I started this blog way back in December 2009, and I was an eager little blogger with very consistent postings. I went through a rut in the spring - we were planning a move, had family in town visiting a lot and were able to do some traveling (hello, Florida, Nebraska & The Bahamas!). 

Since this summer was mainly spent looking for jobs out in California, I had the time to revive Ice Cream & Wine - and I'm so happy I did. I have way more readers now than I ever expected to have. During the first few months, only my family and closest friends kept up with this blog. Now I'm happy to say that Ice Cream & Wine has been seen in 44 states and 19 countries! Now I realize that there are many more blogs out there that have better stats than that - but I'm very proud and appreciate the readers that keep coming back for more!

As a thank you, I'm giving away some Trader Joe's goodies! Y'all know I'm rather obsessed with TJ's, so I thought I'd share some of my favorite goods with you! Here's what one of you will win:

Cinnamon & Sugar Pita Chips
Valencia Peanut Butter with Roasted Flaxseeds (crunchy & salted)
Two mini bags of microwave popcorn
Fiberful Fruit Bar (Apple Blueberry)
100% Dried Fruit Bar (Raspberry)


There are many ways to enter - check it out (open to U.S. and Canada residents only):

Mandatory:
Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite ice cream or wine. If for some reason you don't like either (gasp!), tell me your favorite indulgent treat. :)

Additional Entries - each entry deserves a separate comment telling me you did so:

-Become a Google Follower OR subscribe via email. If you already follow it, let me know!

-Follow me on Twitter: @icecream_wine


-Tweet this: I just entered a Trader Joe's Giveaway on @icecream_wine - you can too! http://tinyurl.com/2b2jacu

That's right - you have four ways to enter! You will have until tomorrow (Wednesday, September 1) at 11:59p.m. to enter. I will randomly pick a winner on Thursday morning.

Good Luck! And again - thank you for being a part of Ice Cream & Wine!

I won!

I won a food blog giveaway! I can't even believe it! Daily Deliciousness was giving away $50 Safeway gift cards to 2 lucky winners. Now although I do most of my grocery shopping at Trader Joe's, there are just some items that TJ's doesn't carry (mainly baking items, ziploc bags, etc.) - so that's when I have to make random trips to Safeway. This is perfect!

I'm so excited to have won - thanks go to Daily Deliciousness. 

Here the direct link to the post: SAFEWAY WINNERS!!!

Starbucks Coffee Giveaway

Ok, so every now and then I enter blog contests - many of which require you to help promote the blog and contest. I just entered a contest for a great Starbucks gift from Pennies on a Platter. Check it out and enter to win! Good luck!

*Photo courtesy of Pennies on a Platter.