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March 9, 2012

Giveaway #2 for Reader Appreciation Month

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Reader Appreciation Month continues with another giveaway of one of my favourite low carb, gluten free products.

Pumpkin Praline Parfaits

This, my friends, this might be my favourite giveaway right here.  Because there is almost no greater decision in low carb, gluten free baking than what kind of sweetener or sweeteners you will use.  Okay, well there is the consideration of what you will substitute for the flour.  And you do have to think about how you will compensate for the lack of gluten.  But in my mind, it all comes down to the sweetener.  Baked goods are beloved because they are sweet and they satisfy that craving, that need for some little treat.  When conventional “sweets” made with sugar are off limits to you, how to sweeten your treats is a very important decision.  There are plenty of sugar substitutes out there on the market, but they are not all created equal and I certainly have my preferences.  A quick look at just a few of my recipes will tell you what those are.  Considerations in choosing your sweeteners include how they taste, how they are manufactured, and how they behave when combined with other ingredients and subjected to the heat of an oven.

 Cranberry Ginger Mulled Wine

I have for a long time relied on a combination of erythritol and stevia extract, and I still do for the most part.  It works perfectly in most of my cake, muffin and cookie recipes and I’ve gotten used to it.  But there are times when one wants a sugar substitute that behaves almost exactly like sugar.  Swerve is by far the closest I’ve come to finding such a thing.  It is an erythritol based product, but it is sweeter and can be used cup for cup to replace sugar.  And, for me, one of its biggest benefits is that it does not seem to have that funny cooling sensation associated with regular erythritol.  I can use it full strength and not feel like I have been sucking on a mint.  When I’ve made buttercream icing, or confections like the pecan brittle in my Pumpkin Pecan Parfaits, or syrups for cocktails, it’s lived up to my expectations every time!

 Rosemary Grapefruit Martini

So, I am happy to report that I will be giving away not one but TWO Swerve Prize packs.  These are so fun, and contain a 1lb bag of  granulated Swerve, a 1 lb bag of powdered Swerve and a fun little Swerve lunchbox filled with baking gear.  Trust me, if you are a low carber or a diabetic, YOU WANT THIS PRIZE!!!  And even if you are not a low carber or a diabetic, YOU WANT THIS PRIZE!!! or I can assure you that you will be delighted with the product, as I am. 

Contest Rules:

1.  Open to residents of the continental United States (sorry, peeps, the shipping to Canada and beyond is just too expensive!)

2.  Leave me a comment wishing me Happy Birthday (it’s tomorrow!).  Yes, this IS a shameless plug for birthday wishes.


3.  For additional entries you may (come back and comment so I know you did it!)

  1.  “Like” Swerve on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SwerveSweet
  2. Follow Swerve on Twitter @swervesweetie
  3. Retweet this post

4. Contest will run until midnight on Wednesday, March 14th, at which time a winner will be chosen at random.  If you have not left me your contact information and I have no way of tracking you down, I will choose a new winner.



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Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    A happy early birthday to you! I would love to see what you are having for your birthday dessert. I am sure it will be something yummy!

    Reply
  2. PartTimeHouseWife says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Happy birthday!!!
    I have never tried swerve
    I liked you on facebook!!! Come By and see me too =) ” target=”_blank”>http://www.Facebook.com/PartTimeHouseWife or http://parttimehousewife.com/

    Have a great day!!

    Reply
  3. abbi says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Happy Birthday to you!!

    Reply
  4. KatC says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Happy Birthday!
    I have never heard of swerve..

    Reply
  5. amy marantino says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Happy Birthday (

    Reply
  6. LowCarbOneDay(Karen) says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Happy Birthday! I also liked Swerve on Facebook!

    Reply
  7. Suzanne says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Happy Birthday! Bake yourself something wonderful!

    Reply
  8. Emily @ Life on Food says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday! I hope you have a very fabulous day!

    Reply
  9. Kelli says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Happy Birthday! Sending the happiest of Birthday wishes along with this post! Thank You for all of the great tips you have given me.

    Reply
  10. Kim W says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!

    Reply
  11. Kim W says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I liked Swerve on Facebook.

    Reply
  12. Kim W says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    I am now following Swerve on Twitter!

    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Hi Carolyn. As always, love your recipes and visit often to see what's new. I have never heard of Swerve sweetener until now and would love to win the prize. Keep posting and have a wonderful birthday tomorrow!

    Reply
  14. Fabienne says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Happy Birthday, Carolyn! By the way, your Rosemary Shortbread cookies are the BOMB! Love 'em!

    Reply
  15. Jessica W. says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  16. Jessica W. says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    I "Like" Swerve on Facebook

    Reply
  17. Jessica W. says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I Follow Swerve on Twitter

    Reply
  18. JennM says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Happy birthday! I hope it is a fabulous one filled with yummy, good-for-you treats!

    Now off to like Swerve on Facebook!

    Reply
  19. Jeannette says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    happy happiest of birthdays!!

    Reply
  20. Carol says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Great blog, love the recipes and Happy Birthday!!!

    Reply
  21. Stephany says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Happy early Birthday to you!!! I will be celebrating my birthday on Tuesday, woo-hoo. Would love to win this prize package. Would make for a great birthday present either way. 🙂

    stephany(dot)stratton(at)charter(dot)net

    Reply
  22. Stephany says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I "Liked" Swerve on facebook and even left a comment there.

    stephany(dot)stratton(at)charter(dot)net

    Have a blessed day,
    Stephany

    Reply
  23. healthyfoodie says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Happy birthday! 🙂 I hope you'll have an amazing day tomorrow!
    And I love this giveaway, I sure would love a sweetener that doesn't leave an odd after taste.

    Reply
  24. Rhoda says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    "Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you"

    Reply
  25. Manuela says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Happy Birthday! I love Swerve! I used it for all of my holiday baking and everybody lived it!

    Reply
  26. Sharon Bowers says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Have a very Happy Birthday, may it be the best one ever!

    Reply
  27. Diane says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🙂 Carolyn I hope all your wishes come true!!!!

    Reply
  28. Janelle says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    Happy birthday!! Hope it's sweet 🙂

    Reply
  29. Janelle says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I already follow swerve on Twitter

    Reply
  30. Janelle says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I have already 'liked' Swerve on Facebook

    Reply
  31. Janelle says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I retweeted this awesome giveaway

    Reply
  32. Melissa Calvin says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Happy, happiest Birthday to You… and many more!

    Reply
  33. Melissa Calvin says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    I like Swerve on Facebook

    Reply
  34. Melissa Calvin says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    I follow Swerve on Twitter

    Reply
  35. dawnsdailychocolate says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Happy birthday! [email protected]

    Reply
  36. dawnsdailychocolate says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    I just liked Swerve on Facebook! [email protected]

    Reply
  37. Carol says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Happy birthday fellow Pisces!!! No wonder where you get your creativity from…we as Pisces LOVE to create!

    Reply
  38. The Suzzzz says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Happy, Happy Birthday Carolyn dear, I hope happy days will come to you all year, if I had one wish then it would be…a happy, happy birthday to you from me. Trust me reading it is much better than hearing it sung by me in person.

    Reply
  39. Mari says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Happy Birthday Mizz Pisces!

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  40. Mari says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    I’m a twitter follower (LuckyDuckyToo)

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  41. Mari says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    I’m a FB fan (Mari Doug)

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  42. Jen says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Happy Birthday- and many more!!!!!
    I liked Swerve on Facebook 😀

    Reply
  43. Erin @ Dinners, Dish says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Reply
  44. Marthalynn says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Happy Birthday! We love you and love reading your blog. Keep up the great work! Wishing you a wonderful year. marthalynn16 [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply
  45. Veronica says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    Happy Birthday!! March is the best birthday month (…I guess I am bias though since my b-day is in March too 🙂

    Reply
  46. beth says

    March 9, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Happy birthday to you!! Would love to try swerve, as I always combine stevia and erythritol on my own. Sometimes it gets a little old having to tweak it.

    Reply
  47. Michele says

    March 9, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  48. Jbug says

    March 9, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    Happy birthday carolyn! hope you have a great day! I would like this swerve kit to make my daughter your gluten free sugar free ginger lemon birthday cake this month! i will like it on facebook too! thank you!!!

    Reply
  49. Comfort of Cooking says

    March 9, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    What a great giveaway! And a very happy, happy, happy birthday to you!

    Reply
  50. Allison says

    March 9, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    I "liked swerve on Facebook. Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  51. Taryn says

    March 9, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Also, I liked swerve on facebook

    Reply
  52. Taryn says

    March 9, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    And I follow them on twitter!

    Reply
  53. Taryn says

    March 9, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Aaaaaand I re-tweeted your post. Excited!

    Reply
  54. Tierney says

    March 9, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Following Swerve on Twitter

    Reply
  55. Jeanette says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:07 am

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  56. Jeanette says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:08 am

    I liked on facebook….

    Reply
  57. Angela says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:13 am

    Have a delicious birthday! I would love to try this product, as I am new to baking with sugar substitutes.

    Reply
  58. Angela says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:14 am

    I follow Swerve on Twitter.

    Reply
  59. Alicia K says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:35 am

    Happy Birthday, lovely!

    Reply
  60. Alicia K says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:35 am

    I like Swerve on Facebook

    Reply
  61. The Harried Cook says

    March 10, 2012 at 3:50 am

    Happy Birthday, Carolyn! Have a blessed year.. I am not eligible for this giveaway, but I just wanted to wish you 🙂

    Reply
  62. Slicksyl says

    March 10, 2012 at 4:06 am

    Your recipes are amazing! Thank you for sharing your cooking talents with those of us who need inspiration. Hope you receive your heart's desire on your birthday. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  63. Maribel says

    March 10, 2012 at 4:09 am

    Love all your delicious recipes and Happy early Birthday yaay

    Reply
  64. Erica says

    March 10, 2012 at 4:11 am

    Happy birthday! Hope you have a great day!

    Reply
  65. Terra says

    March 10, 2012 at 4:33 am

    Happy Happy Birthday! I hope you have an amazing day:-) Your Pumpkin Praline Parfaits are a gorgeous flavor combinations, I love pralines! Hugs, Terra

    Reply
  66. AnnaZed says

    March 10, 2012 at 4:48 am

    Happy Birthday! I have never tried Swerve. I probably should because i am certain that I am consuming far too many completely pointless calories of sugar.

    margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply
  67. AnnaZed says

    March 10, 2012 at 4:50 am

    Happy Birthday! I have never tried Swerve. I probably should because I am certain that I am consuming far too many completely pointless calories of sugar.

    margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply
  68. AnnaZed says

    March 10, 2012 at 4:51 am

    I am following Swerve on twitter (where I am @AnnaZed) to remind me to buy some.

    margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply
  69. kmom14 says

    March 10, 2012 at 5:44 am

    Hope that you have a fabulous birthday:)

    Reply
  70. Kari says

    March 10, 2012 at 6:09 am

    Happy birthday!

    Reply
  71. Kari says

    March 10, 2012 at 6:09 am

    I follow swerve on twitter.

    Reply
  72. Kari says

    March 10, 2012 at 6:09 am

    And I liked them on Facebook!

    Reply
  73. Liz says

    March 10, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Alrighty, I'm back and I have:
    1. Liked Swerve on Facebook
    2. Followed Swerve on Twitter
    3. Retweeted this post
    Thanks for the chance to win some Swerve!

    Reply
  74. Liza says

    March 10, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Happy Birthday Carolyn !! I really like your website and hearing about your family. Your recipes are amazing, especially the sweet ones. Any good baker can make a yummy sweet with standard ingredients. It is the Artist, who does something different, and while I am not the creator of such goodness as you definitely are, it's nice to be a messenger to the uninitiated. Hope you have a wonderful and safe birthday! ~ Liza

    Reply
  75. Secia says

    March 10, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Happy Birthday! I am going to have to look for Swerve now, thanks!

    Reply

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