I’m really excited for 2013! Fearless Feeding, the book I’ve co-written with Jill Castle, is due out this April. Our website is up and running and we are planning some fun stuff leading up to the launch, including some cool giveaways that will increase in value as it gets closer.
But before I get into today’s giveaway, I want to share this week’s meal plan. Big A suddenly loves taquitos, especially the black been and cheese ones from Trader Joes. I thought it would be fun to try and make them myself so I’m trying this recipe from the Weelicious book. The Black Bean Chili is also really easy — I make it ahead of time in a pot and switch it to the slow cooker for a few hours.
For more meal plan ideas see Org Junkie.
What’s Cooking This Week?
Monday: Chicken Taquitos with guacamole and black beans
Tuesday: Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna
Wednesday: Kids’ Choice
Thursday: Panko Crusted Salmon with roasted butternut squash, asparagus and fruit
Friday: Black Bean Chili with cheesy bread
I’m also going to be trying this homemade pasta sauce one day this week. I’ve tried others and have always been disappointed so I hope it works out.
Other ideas from Cooking Light…
Kettle Brand Bakes Potato Chips
I was lucky enough to receive product from Kettle Brand’s Bakes Potato Chip line. We are not frequent chip consumers, but we do put them out when people come over and have them with lunch sometimes. My children do flock to chips at parties though.
These chips are baked, not fried and use only whole-food ingredients. For example, their regular Sea Salt Bakes ingredient line is potatoes, safflower and/or sunflower oil, sea salt. According to their site they “take real potatoes. Slice them. Season them with fresh, all-natural ingredients. And then bake them to crunchy perfection. ” They contain 65 percent less fat than regular chips, 2 grams of fiber, 3 grams of fat, 115mg sodium and only 120 calories per serving (about 20 chips).
So I put these chips to the ultimate test and had them out when family came over, including my mother-in-law who is pretty selective about food. Not only did she like them, so did the kids and everyone else (including some very manly men). They are crispy and taste really good….dare I say, like real potatoes.
I asked Kettle Brand Chips to send one of my readers some product and they agreed. This giveaway is a kick off to Fearless Feeding website — and countdown to the book launch. The package includes all five Kettle Brand Bakes flavors:
• Bakes Sea Salt
• Bakes Sea Salt & Vinegar
• Bakes Hickory Honey Barbeque
• Bakes Sour Cream & Onion
• Bakes Cheddar & Roasted Tomato
Here’s what you need to do to enter the giveaway: (Don’t miss Jill’s giveaway of Carl Brandt’s natural jams and whole grain bread.)
1) Mandatory entry: Leave a comment telling me why you’d like to win Kettle Brand Bakes chips.
2) For a second entry: Sign up for our newsletter on the Fearless Feeding Website
3) Join our Fearless Feeding Community (LIKE) on Facebook and leave a comment here saying you did. If you already like us, you can “Like” Kettle Bran Chips on Facebook.
4) For a fourth entry “Like” or tweet this page. Again, leave another comment.
One winner will be chosen using random.org. The winners will be announced on Raise Healthy Eater’s Facebook Page. This giveaway ends next Monday, January 14th, at midnight.
You must be 18 to enter. Products shipped within the US only.The best part about this review is I have an extra copy to give away.
I would like to try them.
i LOVE kettle chips! and they’ve been a particular craving in my pregnancy 🙂
I love potato chips and would like try all the unique flavors.
I would like to win these because I like how much less fat they have than the regular chips.
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I love chips in general and would love to win these low fat chips…yum!
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I love chips but would like to be healthy. This fits the bill!
The chicken taquitos recipe sounds yummy, I’ve never thought to try baking taquitos. Maryann I noticed you mentioned that Big A likes black beans- my kids do as well- do you plan on putting the beans in the taquitos, or on the side?
I’m going to do both. Try some in them (but not all) and serve on the side. Will let you know how it turns out!
I’d like to try something new for a snack
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I love chips and these are healthier than regular chips.
I’d love to win because I’ve never had these before but would love to try them, especially the roasted tomato flavor.
Because potato chips are yummy. Thanks for the chance.
I’d love to win so that I can find a healthier option for chips!
I signed up for the newsletter on the Fearless Feeding Website!
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Would love to win b/c my kids love chips, and the baked kettle chips seems like a reasonably healthy alternative to traditional chips
I’ve been wanting to try these! I just found your website btw, really helpful!
I woould love to win to have a healthy chip snack option!
I signed up for newsletter
Liked kettle chips on fb (teri)
I LOVE Kettle Brand Chips and am SO interested in trying their Baked line! Thanks for the chance 🙂
I signed up for your newsletter – love meal planning!
I “Liked” you on FB and already “Like” Kettle Brand
I tweeted this post – https://twitter.com/lpcraigchs/status/289123024068808704
I would like to try them and see how they taste.
I’d love to win because I’ve never tried them before & they look great!
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I love chips!
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We’d love to win since we have several boys in this house who’d love to taste-test a new brand 🙂 Plus, I like that they have simple ingredients.
I like Kettle Brand’s FB page.
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I tweeted: https://twitter.com/MommaStaciA/status/289488640122433536 Thanks!
I love Kettle Brand Chip but have yet to try their baked variety. New year, may as well eat a healthier chip!
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I like you and Kettle Chips on Facebook.
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I’d love to try the Bakes Hickory Honey Barbeque!
I love the taste of them
BAked snacks are always my first healthy option
i love trying new snacks and these look tasty!
I have tried these chips-they really taste good for baked!
I have heard theses chips are a healthy snack. Better than regular potato chips. I like to try the Sea Salt chips.
I signed up for Fearless Feeding newsletter.
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I’d like to win because on a tight food budget, snacks can be a sometimes luxury and while I’d love to try those tomato cheddar chips, trying new things doesn’t really fit in with a tight food budget. Give me a chance to love them!
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I would love to win!
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I love your website! As a fellow dietitian and a mother of 3 year old twin boys, your website has given me so much information both professionally and personally. I would love to be the winner of the kettle brand chips to share with my patients. I am always looking for lower calorie, lower fat snack ideas. Thanks!
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I’d like to win because I ADORE chips!!! I typically have them with hummus that I have almost every day- so many kinds and I savor the chips with all my heart!!!
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Good morning 🙂
I would like to win your Kettle Brand Bakes chips giveaway because I think kettle chips are so unique in flavor compaired to other brands of chips & these flavor choices sound amazing to try & full of flavor enjoyed. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
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oops! I thought that said giveaway ends 2/14.. oh well, your review was awesome & sorry I missed it. I will have to go try out this product, thanks ~Julie
I want to try the Kettle chips because the cooking process sounds better for you, and we love chips with lunch. All the flavors sound good too.