I had so much fun with my Hanukkah party last week, and have been anxiously awaiting the results of the Captain Morgan Spice up the Holidays contest.
The email came through, and I was thrilled to see this image awaiting me:

I won for most creative party! This awarded me bragging rights (and knowing that Spike thought my party rocked!), as well as a $250 donation to the charity of my choice! I chose The Ark, a Jewish services charity here in Chicago.
The other winners were:
Best cocktail
• Booze Nutella Eggnog – The Realistic Nutritionist
Best dessert
• Banana Churros with Butter Rum Caramel – Foodie with Family
Best appetizer
• Stuffed Clams with Mango Rum Salsa – What’s Cookin, Chicago?
The grand prize went to Baked Bree! Bree blew Spike away with three knock-out recipes. She excelled in each category with her Jingle Juice, Pork Sliders and tasty Rum Milkshake and included amazing entertaining tips to go along with a fantastic party!
Congrats to all!
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Mazel tov! Your recipes all looked awesome!
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat´s last [type] ..Hanukkah Giveaway Winner
Thanks Amy!!
So proud of you Mara! Love that you a). got to talk to Spike and b). you throw an awesome party and c). you deserved to win!
awesome.
Thanks Jenn!!
Congratulations!
Thanks Lisa!
Great job Mara!! So happy for you!
Biz´s last [type] ..Christmas Came A Little Early!
Thanks Biz! Lets get together soon
Yay! Congrats – you are so very talented!
Thanks Amy!!! Miss you!