Before I get to today’s post, I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who emailed, concerned that I hadn’t posted yesterday! To be honest, Adam and I went out for a quick dinner after getting our marriage license (!!!!!) and I just wasn’t feelin’ it by the time we got home. I would rather write you all great posts when I feel like writing rather than lousy posts when I don’t!
Tonight we went to Asian Noodle House, again, after our final meeting with our Rabbi before the wedding! BUT, never fear, I do have something great for you!
I got an email last week from Jay, a representative from Red Gold Tomatoes, wondering if I would be willing to post about a fantastic contest they’re holding for local Chicago high schools. Since I love Red Gold tomatoes, and their beautiful label art, I of course, agreed, and I got the information about the contest, which I’ll pass on to you:
ORESTES, IN – High school sports are an important part of many families and communities. Red Gold, producer of premium quality canned tomatoes and tomato-based products today announces its “Feed Your School Spirit” contest for Chicago-area high schools.“Red Goldis proud to be a third generation company built on family values with a focus on community, including our own hometown football programs,” says Greg Metzger, director of marketing for Red Gold. “It’s a natural fit for Red Gold to get involved in activities enjoyed by the families and communities where our quality tomato products are sold.”The contest is simple: the Chicago-area high school that gathers the most Red Gold School Spirit points from September 14 through November 30, 2009, has a chance to win $5,000 for their sports program.There are three ways to earn the school spirit points in the program:1. Sign up for the Tomato Country e-newsletter at http://www.redgold.com/Chicago . By signing up for recipes and special offers, you can designate one point towards the local high school of your choice.2. Mail in Red Gold tomato product labels. For every label mailed back (see address below), we will designate one point towards your designated high school (must include UPC barcode).3. Mail a vote to Red Gold. Hand print your full name, complete home address, city, state, zip code and the eligible school, city and state it is located in on a 3 x 5 note card and mail to the address below:Feed Your School Spirit Contestc/o Impact Proven SolutionsAttn: Dan Goodenough4600 Lyndale Avenue NorthMinneapolis, MN 55412-1408The Chicago-area high school with the highest number of points at the end of the contest will be eligible to win the $5,000. Contest ends on November 30, 2009, and all mailed entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2009, to qualify. The winning high school will be notified by January 31, 2010. The official contest rules can be found at http://www.redgold.com/redgold/contest-rules.aspx?contest_id=11.Red Gold is a premier full-line tomato processing company with its corporate headquarters located in Orestes, Indiana. Red Goldproduces premium quality canned tomatoes and tomato-based products for the retail, foodservice, private label, and club channels of distribution. The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold, Redpack, Tuttorosso, and Sacramento. Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the shared values that contributed to the employee-created mission statement: “To produce the freshest, best tasting tomato products in the world.” Visit www.redgoldtomatoes.com to learn more about Tomato Country and for delicious tomato recipes.
If you don’t want to vote for Chicago-area schools, there are many other contests going on! Just check out the Red Gold website.Then, Jay offered to send me a tomato “kit” with a few cans of tomatoes and a recipe book. I of course agreed, as I love their products. When the mailman left me a package last Saturday, I was delighted to open it and find this inside:


- *Tweet about the giveaway “RT @imadedinner: Red Gold tomatoes rock!” Then leave a new comment to tell me you’ve tweeted.
- *Leave a new comment with your favorite use of tomatoes.
- Link back on your blog or send me an email
Winners will be announced Sunday!
More cool stuff coming tomorrow, and don’t forget, if you’re interested in guest posting next week, please email me your post and photos to mara@imadedinner.net.
Have a great night!















So cool! First, that you got your marriage liscene, Congrats!!! And second, this contest and giveaway.
What an amazing cause and what a great giveaway!
Love tomatoes and love that they are spreading the love this season!
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what a cool contest!
I’d love to win tomatoes! Love em.
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i would love to try this!
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oh yeah, and I love using tomatoes to make my own pasta sauce. Homemade is the best!
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it might sound strange, but i loooove eating fresh tomatoes just on their own. YUMMMM!
junghwa´s last blog ..Solstice Bars
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How exciting! The marriage license…I am so excited for you!
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I also wondered where you were last night! I’d enjoy winning these tomatoes.

Jessica @ How Sweet It Is´s last blog ..Comforting Cheese Soup with Red Pepper and Bacon.
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Tomatoes are fun! I love making fresh salsa with tomatoes.
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I love maters! I like to eat them with just salt and pepper!
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I love using tomatoes in homemade chilis!
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enter me!
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I like to add a can of diced tomatoes to almost any casserole. It adds color and chunks and juice, if I decide to keep the juice in.
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Yay–your wedding day is almost here!! Congrats!!
Please enter me!!
Melissa
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What a cool giveaway and a good cause attached to it. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!
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I love diced tomatoes on homemade pizza rather than using sauce! Yummmmm!
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Also- tweeting
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Great giveaway! It’s perfect season to start using canned tomatoes

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Tweet tweet! Left a message as well

Stephanie´s last blog ..Surprise week continues!!!
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I love tomatoes. Period. And tomatoes that give back? DELISH. Hope I win!
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Also, I tweeted! I’m @kwidrick
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I tweeted the Red Gold Tomatoes Rock!
Bonnie @SaladCrazeBlog´s last blog ..Making up for lost time…
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My favorite use of canned tomatoes is to use them in Chili. Mmmm!
Bonnie @SaladCrazeBlog´s last blog ..Making up for lost time…
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Great giveaway and greater cause!!
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I tweeted
jen (@bwJen)´s last blog ..BFL Week
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The ninja weapons cracked me up. Seriously.
I dig tomatoes. I’d use these to make pasta sauce like my grandma taught me to make. Viva Italia!
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Tomatoes are so darned good for you so why wouldn’t I enter?! Thanks for the opportunity to win lypocene, vitamin C & vitamin A in all its yummy goodness.
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I love tomatoes and would love this!!
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I make my own tomato sauce to put in lasagna — yum!!
By the way, I also happen to have ninja weapons hanging in my house… do you think they’re mine? Nope.
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I love Red Gold tomatoes! That giant can is so cute!
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I love Red Gold and I love that Tin!!!
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I love this! I always buy this brand, love it!
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Oh and congrats on the license!
My favorite way to use tomatoes is in homemade CHILI!
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Well, I wasn’t lying when I told you on twitter that I was jealous of your Red Gold tomato package! Fun stuff! (I am also a big fan of their label)
Brandie´s last blog ..Finding a Balance
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My favorite use of tomatoes probably isn’t all that original but it’s making pasta sauce and pizza sauce.
Brandie´s last blog ..Finding a Balance
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Tweeted! http://twitter.com/brandiev/statuses/5895770396
Brandie´s last blog ..Finding a Balance
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Congrats on the marriage license!!
Favorite way to use tomatoes is usually for homemade sauce.
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Tweeted http://twitter.com/DinnerAtXtinas/status/5911170411
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I have always enjoyed Red Gold Tomatoes. I also love tins, so this is a doubly delightful giveaway!
Congrats on getting you license, happy times ahead for you!
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How do I use them, in chili and soup mostly. I have a crockpot of chili all mixed up and in the fridge ready to cook all day Saturday. I actually used Red Gold too.(they were on sale last week) Great giveaway, thanks!
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i love to use tomatoes in soup
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I love to use tomatoes in chili and soup!
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I’m in it for the giant Red Gold tin. But really, in the cold months, I find myself putting a can of tomatoes in just about everything!
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