- leave a comment on this post telling me what you would like to see Vanilla Sugar 'make or kick up a notch' (tell me as much as your heart desires)
- make sure you're a fan of the Vanilla Sugar Facebook page.
- and if you want to tweet about this giveaway that's good too, but I won't enforce it.
On Friday May 7, 2010 I'll select a random number using the random generator to see who will win. For obvious reasons, anonymous comments don't qualify--please make sure your name, email and/or website are visible in your comment. Good luck and happy cooking!
The above cupcake is my sweet potato & vanilla bean cupcake featured here.
186 COMMENTS:
Best giveaway ever! Except everything I want at Williams Sonoma is over $200. Hmmm...every little bit helps, right?
I am going with a layered cheesecake. Then please send me a piece.
i'm already a fan on facebook! (adriana bon ramos)...
i'm going to say... what about cinnamon rolls? or babka? or challah? i live in boston, i can come to cape cod to pick it up! j/k! anything would be great
I just want that cupcake. Ok and maybe the GC.
No. No. Just the cupcake...
I've always wondered if there was a way to kick up a banana pudding recipe. Every time I make it, I make it the same way every time....
French vanilla pudding (never used banana, I think it's gross)
chopped bananas
milnot canned milk
whipped cream (I whip the cream into the pudding mix)
and of course, the wafers
I do not bake it, just whip, add bananas and cookies and pop it in the fridge.
I would love to see more pastry recipes. I love to cook with it.
I would love to see more pastry recipes. I love to cook with it.
Hooray for giveaways! I would love to see a really good strawberry pie recipe. I have been looking for one and have yet to find a truly good recipe. I'm positive you would make a great strawberry pie.
An unusual way to use all the strawberries out there right now!
Can you really kick things up anymore? I am sure you will come up with something though, you always do! I love your breakfast sweets-muffins, scones, etc. but I love all of your recipes:)
I love Williams-Sonoma! I also would love to see more crazy scones. I love scones like whoa.
I would love to see a recipe for apple dumplings. My grandmother used to make wonderful ones and I've never found her recipe.
I would love to see some light summery desserts. Fresh, seasonal fruit, not too dense or rich.
And, okay, cupcakes.
I would love to see any spring desserts that you have been inspired to make!
What a giveaway!!!! I don't do facebook, so I'm not sure I can enter but..I would like to see a few posts: 1. a list of your favorite treats you've ever made, 2. best of spring/summer/fall/winter posts, 3.a few recipes using spring berries
Great giveaway! I'm always on the lookout for great, go-to bar cookie recipe. They make a lot of goodies with minimal work. I make cookies for my husband's company to give away at Christmas and, of course, my own. It's also really great when the recipe includes instructions about how to cut the bar cookies so that they look pretty and perfect, without the top caving in, etc. Some need to be cut when they're warm, some need to be refrigerated....it's such a bummer to make a great tasting cookie and then mash the heck out of it trying to cut it into bars. My eaters don't seem to mind, but I just love a beautiful bar cookie!
Nicole LaValle
Love the blog! And I would love $50 to Williams Sonoma! I would love to see more health info on your blog.....or maybe some healthier items every once in a while. My mouth waters at all your posts because I know they're forbidden in my land! But it would be nice to have my mouth water but actually be able to eat it!!
oopsies--here's my email!
Nicole LaValle
nicolelavalle@yahoo.com
I am a fan on Facebook, a stalker on Twitter and a regular gawker of this blog.
I am going home to Indiana this summer for vacation and plan to return with as much of my favorite berry as I can haul: black raspberries.
I would love new recipes that make the most of the world's most perfect fruit.
Girl, you know I love everything you do! I agree, though - I'd like to see you rock some strawberries (when they're in season for you). And I'm already a FB Fan!
I'm trying to like vegetables, so any good recipes with vegetables would be good!
Great looking cupcakes. How about a yeast bread in a brioche pan. I just bought one and need to figure out what to make in it. I'm going over to "like" you on FB. Ciao Chow Linda also has a FB page.
Definately something savory, maybe a kicked up bread? I love baking bread.
emilymarie4@msn.com
Awesome!
How about something with a cast iron pan (dutch oven?) I just got one as a gift and I don't know what to do with it.
Pick ME!!!
awesome... i love the non traditional flavor combinations, id like to see you work your magic on some of my favorite desserts bread pudding or tres leches
I just love anything sweet in a shell, so how about mini-tarts with uncoventional fruit combos..or interesting spices.
How about your take on baklava? I'm always looking for new ways to make it. Or creative dishes with tomatoes - the season is coming up!
Great giveaway!
Pastries are my favorite so new recipes are always good!
Fan on FB, too!
Macarons. I haven't gotten the courage to try my own yet, but I'd like to live vicariously through everyone else. : )
Sorry, I don't have a fb page. Does that disqualify me?
Wow, cool! I am always a fan of more brownie and bar recipes.
Do something with raspberries, dark chocolate and espresso. Then invite me over for taste testing. lol.
I am already a fan on facebook and twitter. It is sad I even have those accounts but it is a way to chat with you, ha ha. Hope you are doing good. Miss you and get to baking!
I have to agree with someone else who posted. A nice soft and tender cinnamon roll would be great.
More cheesecake! I've tried so many of your recipes, but I do love me some cheesecake!
I'd love to see more of your cravings come to life! I always love seeing what you come up with. Ooh, or maybe something using up that chocolate I sent ya :-)
Thanks for the giveaway Dawn!
I'd love to see you tackle more stuff with whole wheat.
Thanks for the giveaway :)
mfitzloff@Hotmail.com
Oh that 50 will surely get me closer to the La Creuset pot that I want.
I would love to see a frozen yogurt recipe- any flavor is fine.
I will fan you on FB.
I love this frosting :)
How supremely awesome! Personally I think you do everything fabulously but I would love to see some kind of bread pudding. Any kind of bread pudding. I think you would do it fabulously.
I would love to see more ice cream recipes!
I'm not going to enter in the giveaway, but I would love to see you make Dulce de leche please.
Hi lady, fabulous giveaway! You know i already stalk you via any media possible. I already love what you make (though my waistline may disagree), but how about some strawberry desserts? They are SO good and SO cheap right now!
Nice. Hm, I think you should do something with masa. I still have like 3 pounds of it and need some ideas. ;)
I just became a facebook fan!
You should make...hmmm....whoopie pies! Any flavors you like!
And I would love to buy some new dishes from Williams Sonoma...
ooh I love WS and I love your website too! ANYTHING sweet I say :) Actually what about coffee cakes?
You know I love your sweet stuff, but something savory...in the form of pizza would be fantab!
Yum! Every thing on your blog is so good-looking! Just keep doing what you're doing!
What an awesome giveaway!
I'm a stalker of the blog and a new follower of Facebook...would love to see raspberry recipes - my bushes are going to be overflowing and would love some new creations!
More fabulous desserts, please! What a great giveaway!
I NEED that gift certificate! haha. I love all the recipes! I'd love to see new spring recipes!
All right hoochie-mama..if I dont win, I am going to hunt you down and beat you with a spatula! ohh-la-la!
You dont ned to kick anything up a notch at all. Everything you do is already over the top delicious!
Hmmm....what you should make...I'm thinking some kind of bread.
I would love to see some scones or muffins. Any kind of breakfast food really.
hmmm, that's a toughy... are you familiar with bienenstich? it's German "bee sting cake." a favorite, never attempted though.
cheers,
*heather*
I would love to see some new desserts that take advantage of spring and summertime fruits! Maybe some fresh fruit tarts with the little Dawn twist.
I love this kind of giveaway! I'm looking for a really good, moist chocolate muffin.
Christie
Love the giveaway! i'd love to see a kicked up rhubarb recipe.
Any good summer desserts! SOmething with berries...I'm impatiently awaiting summer BBQ's if you cant tell!
mmmm, something caramely (is that a word?)!
harpercrew@gmail.com
I enjoy the photography but I was wondering if you would consider video tutorials?
I would love to see you blog about cinnamon rolls!...what would make them even better would be with Caramel icing too!
i would like to see something that does not require an oven. i live in savannah and it's gonna get hot here.
hey dawn!
thanks for including me in this fab giveaway!
i *heart* your banana espresso crumb cake sooooo much....it is a great recipe....
&...i also *heart* cheesecakes...any thoughts of banana espresso layered cheesecake...your creativity can take us to another level!
i don't know, dawn, your blog is already one of the most dynamic in my reader. if you kick it up much more, things might explode. :)
I'd like to see you kick up some red velvet cake!
Hello! My name is meag and I have been a reader for some time now.
I am definitely a fan on facebook, as well as twitter.
I would love to see a delicious bread pudding. Maybe with chocolate and almonds?
P.s. I LOVE W&S!!
I'd love to see you kick up a tres leche cake...there's a Mexican restaurant that makes a fantastic one in my hometown - it's always a different flavor, different cakes marbled together, fruit...I haven't been able to find one/make one that matches it!
I love everything you do! I wish some things were a little more figure-friendly, but then they wouldn't be so tasty or look so fab!
Since summer is coming soon, how about some unusual ice cream flavor combinations?
ndshepherd at hotmail dot com
Hummingbird cake for sure. It's always been my favorite cake!
Sounds like a fun thing I can get in trouble with...
lscharr@yahoo.com
Wow awesome giveaway!!
I love your website but I guess I would say I love the dessert recipes!! Maybe some with Strawberries??
Can't go wrong with more chocolate and peanut butter!
Wow this is great! I would love to shop at William&Sonoma :)
I would like to see.. Maybe a mille fuille? Not sure if that is the right spelling though.. But that is my favorite pastry and would love to make it myself
Happy baking :)
How about a kicked up tiramisu? Or some more pancake recipes? I do love me some pancakes....
It's really difficult for me to think of something for you! I find all of your creations and flavour combos incredibly interesting. Cookies???
Maybe something with heirloom tomatoes? They should be getting here in about one month...
Ooh! I hope I win!
can you do something with bananas? I always have lots of extras and I'm tired of making banana bread and banana pudding.
I would love to see a kicked up Cannoli recipe. They are my absolute favorite. I moved from Detroit,MI to west MI and no one makes them here. I've tried to make them but they just don't come out the same. Excited to see what you come up with.
I love your blog and photos--keep up the great work!
I would be interested to see a kicked up trifle of some sort. Something really innovative and unique! Or, a rhubarb dish. I've never been a huge rhubarb fan, but I'd be willing to give it another try with a recipe you create!
Thanks for doing this giveaway! It's awesome!
Thanks for all you do...love it all! I'd like to see make ahead ideas, refrigerated fruit desserts, and breakfast ideas for company. In fact, make ahead breakfast ideas for company if possible.
Hurray for this giveaway! Love love love your recipes!
You've already mastered the Levain Bakery chocolate chip cookies. How about a take on their dark chocolate chocolate chip version?
Already a fan on facebook!
Hooray!
I'd love to see a bread pudding "ramped up". Thanks for the giveaway!
Chris
zekks at yahoo dot com
i love your wacky flavor combinations, like chocolate-covered cheez-its! id like to see more of that
www.keepfashion.wordpress.com
I would love to see an almond pear tart. What a generous give away...
I'm a cheesecake and mousse lover so anything in those categories is good. What about a mousse with some sort of liquer> Now THAT'S kickin' it up, right? ;)
Thanks for the chance!
ealguire at sbcglobal dot net
Love your blog - lots of unusual recipes. Love Williams-Sonoma, but can't afford to shop there very often, so my fingers are crossed :) Thanks for offering this giveaway.
I always have an overabundance of apples, so I'd love some apple dessert recipes beyond the usual pies. :)
I'm a facebook fan!
I would love to see more quick breads/muffins. I really love a berry bran muffin or something with ginger in it! I love your recipes they're awesome! Thanks
those cupcakes look great. but the link doesn't work - any chance you could post the recipe w/ your modifications?
jacquieastemborski AT comcast DOT net
Candies! Keep it up!
Amazing blog!
I'm always looking for a simple but ridiculously decadent, moist, chocolate cake recipe. I have yet to find one... maybe you can help? :)
Thank you for the giveaway!
I am focusing on pies and would love a william sanoma anything that would help me mast such!
Love this site!
I love Williams Sonoma. I am originally from Australia so I would like to see you make something like lamingtons or a vanilla slice. I would love to see what kind of unique spin you could put on them.
mmmm...donuts would be good. Really kicked up delicious donuts!!!
Just became a Facebook fan today!
Oooo.... how about a Babka? I need someone to give me a really good recipe so I can wow my future in-laws w/ it!
I'm a fan on FB, but for some reason I your page won't come up on my FB app today! :(
I always welcome anything health-inspired! I'm always looking for recipes that I can actually use! :)
I would love to see either a banana pudding recipe or a healthy dessert recipe.
What a great idea!
Love everything on your blog! I especially like how appealing all of the pictures are and how organized it looks. It just looks so great.
How about Key Lime Coconut Layered Cake?
-Iris
ibm08@fsu.edu
I would love to see some recipes for summer with seasonal fruits and veggies. How about a great strawberry Shortcake or peach pie?
Great giveaway! I love Williams Sonoma. I would like to see more desserts using fresh fruits like blueberries and strawberries, especially with spring and supper approaching. Thank you!
Great giveaway!! I'm already a fan on facebook. And as far as something I would like to see on your blog...perhaps a good, easy coconut cream pie recipe.
Of course I am a fan. Duh.
What would I like to see you make? Hmmmmm... everything you do is amazing. How about the best birthday cake ever. Have you done that yet?
I just started reading your blog...but so far I'm loving it!!
Jennifer Boyd
jb2mw@hotmail.com
I would love to have a great cookie that ships well overseas. I bake for the troops and am never sure if they keep well. I know it sounds weird, but I would love to have a go to recipe. Thanks for the giveaway!
Rhubarb, its in season now.
More pie recipes...maybe chocolatey/fruity combinations to kick it up!
Love the blog by the way :)
Great giveaway. I love, love, love Williams Sonoma. I would like to see a strawberry or fruit tart. The kind with the pastry cream in it.
I think you could work your wonders on a doughnut.
oh my lordie what a great giveaway this is.
i would love to see what you could do with figs when they're in season. my favorite fruit by far.
Awesome blog and awesome giveaway! I'd love to see a recipe for banana cream pie and cream puffs.... kicked up any way you'd like!
OK, of course this is the wrong season for it, but I'm always looking for new Thanksgiving desserts that are NOT pumpkin pie. I like pumpkin in muffins, breads, cheesecake, ice cream, etc., just not pie. I know, go figure. So what new way can you come up with to showcase pumpkin in a grand dessert that's NOT in a pie? ;)
Cupcakes.....I love to make them and decorating them.....any new ideas are always needed.
Cheesecake, cupcakes, and muffins are my passion....new ideas needed...
What a fantastic giveaway!
You do a damn good job on your own of kicking everything up a notch and a half. Any of the suggestions given above have my votes! 8-D
wowsa! so i'm not on facebook... but i just posted about your sweet potato cheddar cookies (loved), so maybe that'll count ;)
girl, you always kick it up a notch, that's why i love everything you make! what about stuff beyond the sweets, maybe something savory some of the time? in the mean time, i'll just take one of those cupcakes!
oh Dawn this is good! ya know, I had a traditional 7 layer dip yesterday, which I love...but would love to see your "spin" on it!
You know I'm a fan!! Love ya girl!
I love a good giveaway! I have no idea what you should bake for your blog. I love so many things. It is hard to be original , but you are doing a great job :)
Everything on your blog sounds (and looks) fantastic! I wish I could try them all. Maybe you could do some sort of veggie quiche (spinach, asparagus, who knows..) I don't think I've seen that one on here. Thanks for the giveaway.. and for your killer blog!
rmaloy1@msn.com
Carrot cake cheesecake with your white chocolate ganache, that is what I would love to see. Great giveaway.
I personally have really enjoyed every recipe I've seen, and can't even think of a thing to add to your recipe collection. Honestly.
Love this giveaway!
Jen
I am going to many potlucks for children events and I am always looking for somthing a little different that takes it up a notch. Something that the parents will like and the adventures little eaters will like.
Thank you for all the inspiration.
betsy_349(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love finding healthy twists on my family's favorite recipes. Oooo, and ice cream :) I'll friend you on FB!
Great Giveaway!!! I've been a facebook fan from the beginning.
Do you think you could kick up a chocolate cheesecake recipe because I made one and it came out pretty good, but it just needed something extra.
And I've also been wanting to bake something using fruit like berries or maybe even black cherries so if you could make something using any of those that would be really great :)
~Kim
wimbley73@aol.com
I would like something with chocolate and cinnamon! Love your blog, Debbie
awesome! what a beautiful blog! :)
I love breads, the yeast kind and would love to see some on your blog. You have some fabulous photos!
Awesome giveaway! I was just looking at the Williams Sonoma website yesterday.
I don't have a Facebook account, so I'm not sure I can enter because I can't "become" a fan, though I already am in real life!
I'm always open for new cupcake flavors.
Adriana
Just keep the sweets coming! I'm a fan on facebook!
I am always up for something sweet. How about custard pie?
I would love to see a good strawberry shortcake!
Awesome giveaway! I would love to see some summer fruit recipes.
Oh! I became a fan of the facebook page too!
Sorry- forgot the email... gty46 at hotmail dot com
Keep the sweets posts. More summertime picnic desserts. Awesome Giveaway
More spring/summer desserts!
I get inspired to try doing things with the less common herbs and spices. Perhaps you could look into a savory dish using lovage, or something that would highlight the citrus tang of sorrel. If I win that fine gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma here's my address: vivian22@telus.net
Hmmm...not sure my last post registered after I did an edit. My comments again: (if it turns out a double post afterall, pls delete one...I wouldn't want to enter twice!) "I would like you to explore some of the lesser known herbs and spices. I have lovage and sorrel in my garden but haven't yet found any kind of recipes to use them in." Thanks, vivian22@telus.net
I love telling others about your blog. Especially that you love to mix peanut butter and chocolate - two of my favs.
I am currently living in Denmark and I have a very, very small kitchen. I only have two burners and a toaster oven for cooking. If you have any recipes for desserts that work well for toaster ovens, I am all ears.
Keep the food porn coming!
I love telling others about your blog. Especially that you love to mix peanut butter and chocolate - two of my favs.
I am currently living in Denmark and I have a very, very small kitchen. I only have two burners and a toaster oven for cooking/baking. If you have any recipes for main dishes or desserts that work well for toaster ovens, I am all ears. Sort of like kickn' it up a knotch creatively. :)
Since it is almost summer how about some ice cream, sorbet, or popsicle recipes!
P.S.
What a great giveaway!
Ice cream recipes!
More ice cream recipes! I love to see how creative people can get with fab mix-ins.
I would love to see more ca-razzyyy pancake recipes
:)
I'd love to see more uses for over ripe banana's
i would love to see more crazy pancake recipes!!!
everything always looks so great... maybe a creative cookie?
Hmmm... something blueberrilicious? Nice giveaway!
Just discovered your amazing blog and I am a fan on FB! I would love to see you do something with this:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Old-Fashioned-Crumb-Cake-232176
I will say the recipe as is is too much cake and not enough crumb.
Baked treats that will travel!
I have an ice cream maker that I have never used. I would love a recipe for caramel ice cream.
I would like to see some tapas or recipes for brunch that are quick and easy.
Okay, well I have to say that I find all of your recipes really interesting. I love the different flavor profiles!
Jen
cliffennifer@verizon.net
Great giveaway! I would love to see some more vegan recipes on your site. :)
I would love to see more kicked up pizza ideas.
flowerpower0097 at live dot com
How about a tall, layered chocolate mousse cake? Mmm.
I'm already a fan on Facebook.
cookincanuck at hotmail dot com
I'd like to see a sabayon, maybe coconut! I already follow you! GREG
so fun! i love williams-sonoma. hmm, i love everything you make! maybe a few more breads!
I second the chocolate mousse cake.
Keep doing what you're doing! Everything looks yummy and thanks for the giveaway!
I would llove to see what you would do to kick-up a tiramisu! I've done it traditional, I've done it chocolate...but always love a new twist on such a decadent dessert.
All of these ideas are so good....I would love to see something savory, too...or maybe a really great cheesecake?
I joined your FB, too!
thanks for such a generous giveaway!
hmm as for what to make, surprise me ;)
I'd love to see anything chicken. We raise chickens. I have cooked so many chickens that I'm no longer feeling inspired. Whaddya say?
I just became a fan on facebook but have been following your blog for some time now. Your recipes always look incredible!
I would love a simple pork recipe that I can prepare in my kitchen that won't take longer than 20 minutes to prep :)
And I am dying for that sweet potato cupcake! Yum!
lyndsylee (at) gmail.com
http://yellowbrickblog.blogspot.com
Anything you make is wonderful. I will read anything that you blog about. It all is great!
I love Williams Sonoma! Could you concoct a chocolate confection that is airy and light, but still deep and chocolatey?
-Michelle
Nice giveaway. I'd like to see some light ice cream / gelato / sorbet, especially if it's fruit based.
http://sweesan.blogspot.com
I would love to see a kicked up dessert using either pears or plums
Thanks ... Great give away!
Marcie
marciezuber2@gmail.com
Hommus, fatoosh...anything lebanese or exotic....already your faccebook fan :) Rae Teall
Boy, that is a tough one-your posts have run the gamut and are drool worthy. Hmmm, something with rhubarb? My plants are abundant and I have two go-to recipes, but the guys at work love to try new things.....
I of course follow you on FB :-)
Just found your blog and you've definitely made my short list! Here's an idea for something that needs kicking up...key lime pie. I've tried to make my recipe stand out and I just can't seem to master it. I bet you have a scathingly brilliant idea on just how to do it. And when you do, I'll be the first one to try!!
Thanks,
Daria
Love this giveaway!
Something to be kicked up is a hard one as there is so many yummy things on here. But I'm going to go with breakfast casserole/strata/quiches with exoctic/different ingredients...
I came here through a link on the quarter pounder cookies, and homg, I think I'll eat the screen.
I would love to see your take on the butter tart. i'm not Canadian, but man, do I miss those.
I am already a Facebook fan, so that is taken care of. As far as kicking it up...hmm, maybe something using rhubarb? This is the first year I get to harvest my plant, so I am gathering up interesting recipes. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Ooh this site is fun! I am a fan!
I am still trying to find a really good brownie recipe that tastes better than boxed brownies. Sadly, I have yet to find one.
I would love to see your take on 'apam balik'!
Hmmm, can you kick up Coconut Cream Pie?
I would love to see you tweak some cinnamon rolls....
And if you could deliver those to me in bed I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks!
I'd love to see a recipe for gluten-free cannoli! :)
Lemon meringue pie. I've made two good ones, and every one after that is bad, and I have no idea why.
And I'm now a fan of your Facebook page!
Old fashioned apple strudel!
How about healthy sweets? Is there such a thing?
Hey Dawn!
I'm gonna need to to kick up some ice cream flavors this summer that are out of this world, like: caramel & smoked sea salt swirl, cantaloupe & green tea mint...you know, stuff like that :)
Hey, kick it up a notch:
STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS!
White Cheddar Creamy Mac N' Cheese!
Please! I have been desperately looking for a recipe.
I have a real sweet tooth and I'm always looking for recipes that aren't so full of fat and calories. But it cant skimp on taste. I made some lemon cream with tofu and it was forrible. But I have a recipe for chocolate silk pie that is made with tofu and I LOVE it!
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