Progressive® Insurance Norwalk Boat Show™ Info and Ticket Giveaway #NorwalkBoatShow

Boating and Waterfront Fun 

at the 

Progressive® Insurance 

Norwalk Boat Show™
September 20-23, 2018

The end of summer means ONE THING! 

Let's get ready for next summer! 

And there is NOWHERE BETTER to do that than at a BOAT SHOW! Not just ANY boat show, but one of the biggest and best shows in the Northeast. 

The best thing of all is we are partnering with the folks at Progressive® to offer two lucky couples two tickets to the boat show with an easy rafflecopter entry at the end of this post!

But first, let me tell you all about the fun you'll have at the Progressive® Insurance Norwalk Boat Show™

The Boat Show returns this year with a Bigger & Better Touch-a-Boat Tour for Kids and Free Boat Rides for the Whole Family at the Area’s Largest One-Stop Shop for Luxury Yachts, Center Consoles, Watersports Boats and Affordable Family Cruisers

The 2018 Progressive® Insurance Norwalk Boat Show®, the Northeast’s premier in-water boating event, docks at Norwalk Cove Marina Thursday through Sunday September 20-23, 2018, offering water lovers an all-access pass to discover why life is better with a boat. 

With more than 300 boats from luxury yachts and center console sportfishers to affordable family cruisers, the Show is best place to compare and buy boats in a beautiful waterfront setting.

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Thousands of boating novices and lifelong enthusiasts can check out the newest introductions and best deals of the season with exclusive show specials and competitive bargains on hundreds of boats, plus thousands of the latest marine accessories. In addition to boats and accessories, attendees can enjoy the last days of summer on Long Island Sound with unique events and features.

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THIS YEAR'S HIGHLIGHTS

NEW! Shop, Save & Win Big on “Super Thursday” – Elevate savings, shopping and boat show fun to superstar levels at our annual “Super Thursday” on Thursday, September 20.  Super Thursday specials include even deeper savings on the best in boating, plus food & drink specials, discounted tickets and exclusive giveaways!

NEW! Boat U.S. Hands-On Boating Courses: All levels of on-water experience can sign up for boating courses to hone skills or learn new ones with Boat U.S. experts and captains. Check BoatShowNorwalk.com to reserve your spot and view a full listing of courses soon.

Expanded Touch-a-Boat Tour gives kids the opportunity to talk with captains of real rescue and fireboats, snap a pic at the helm and learn the ropes of life on the high seas. Kids can also build their very own toy boat, take a free boat ride & much more!

Try It Cove invites attendees to get their feet wet and try the latest in paddlesports, including kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddle board demos.

Progressive® Boat Club: Attendees can take the helm at Progressive’s NEW Oculus Rift virtual reality experience and race a boat.  Plus, those looking to improve their nautical know-how will find an array of hands-on boating courses and a docking pool with remote control model boats from the Annapolis School of Seamanship.

Fred’s Shed DIY Seminars: Think “Tool Time” for boaters where attendees can enjoy free hands-on clinics on boat maintenance, repair and upgrade techniques in a garage-like setting.

WHEN:
Thursday, September 20 – Sunday, September 23, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday-Saturday;
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday

WHERE:
Norwalk Cove Marina
48 Calf Pasture Beach Road, East Norwalk, CT

TICKETS:
$15 for adults; children 12 and under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult
Save $2 on advance tickets online when you purchase by September 19

MORE INFO:                       
For more information, visit BoatShowNorwalk.com.

Plus follow the latest and join in the excitement of the Boat Show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 
Follow the fun at #NorwalkBoatShow

Contest Rules:
This contest runs Thursday, 09-06-18 midnight through Saturday, 09-15-18 midnight.
Winners will be notified within 24 hours of the contest end and will have 24 hours to respond. 
If no response is received, after 24 hours a new winner will be selected and notified. Tickets are not redeemable for cash.

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Tuttorosso Tomato Inspirilize Giveaway

Spring is almost here and it's time to make room for light and delicious Italian inspired dishes featuring Tuttorosso Tomatoes and spring ingredients.

Tuttorosso is teaming up with Ali Maffucci of Inspiralized to host a "Inspiralize the Spring" Facebook promotion. 

Tuttorosso is so excited about this partnership that they want to share the wealth with Home Place Blog readers! That's right! THAT MEANS YOU!

They want to send one of our readers a Tuttorosso Sample Kit that features springtime recipes, and 28 oz cans of Tuttorosso Crushed with Basil, Tuttorosso NSA Peeled Plum and Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes.

And I'm so happy that over here at Home Place we're even joining in the giveaway FUN with a second prize of a pair of Home Place stemless wine glasses.

Hand Painted Wine Goblets by PaintedByTheShore
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedbytheShore

Just enter below using the Rafflecopter below  - and happy spirilizing!

This giveaway is open to continental U.S. residents only and runs 3-27-15 through 4-15-15

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Spiralizing vegetables is a great new way to eat light and healthy!

The Tuttorosso facebook promotion will run from March 25 - April 15, and gives fans a chance to win weekly prizes. The prizes from that campaign include Spiralizers (20/week), Inspiralized Book (5/week) and Aprons (250/week). There is also a grand prize package of a Spiralizer, Inspiralized Book, Apron, Picnic Basket and Kitchen Gadgets.

Just go to https://www.facebook.com/tuttorossotomato to enter!

To give you an idea of the recipes that Ali has developed with Tuttorosso, Here's the Spiralized Turnip Mushroom and Tomato Risotto.

Spiralized Turnip Mushroom and Tomato Risotto

Time to Prepare: 20

Time to Cook: 20

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 white onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 large turnips, peeled, Blade C

16oz sliced baby Portobello mushrooms

1 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper, to taste

1 (28oz) can Tuttorosso Crushed Tomatoes

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

1 tablespoon finely minced flat-leaf Italian parsley, to garnish

Directions

Place the turnip noodles into a food processor and pulse until rice-like.

Place a large pot over medium heat and add in the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the onion, mushrooms, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes or until onions turn translucent and mushrooms begin to wilt.

Add in the turnip rice and season with oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and then add in the tomatoes.

Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, or until turnip rice softens and cooks to your preference. Once cooked, fold in the cheese and stir until fully combined.

Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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Disclaimer: I received a complimentary gift package of Tuttorosso tomatoes in exchange for promotion of this campaign. 

GreenwichWine+Food Festival Culinary Village Ticket Giveaway 2014

We're having a Greenwich Wine+Food Festival Culinary Village Ticket Giveaway!

Contest starts 8-20-14!

If you don't already know about this amazing festival - here's information on the ENTIRE WEEKEND OF EVENTS!

This fabulous three-day event presented by Serendipity Magazine benefits The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, and will take place September 25th - 27th, at the Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, CT.

In addition to the Culinary Village on Saturday, the festival will feature:

• An Oyster and Wine Tasting on Thursday, September 25th 
• A Gala honoring 14 Innovative Chefs - Cocktail and Tasting Event capped off by the MARSHALL TUCKER BAND on Friday, September 26th
• The Culinary Village, Cooking Demos, Bartender's Showdown and MORE on Saturday, September 27th
• Music by ALABAMA on Saturday night, 9-27-14

For the ENTIRE schedule of the Greenwich Wine+Food Festival Events: click HERE

Tickets are available for purchase online at: http://greenwichwineandfood.com/tickets/


Here's your chance to win tickets to to all the fab events on SATURDAY AFTERNOON! Just use the rafflecopter gadget below to enter, and there are also ways to earn bonus entries!

Start off by entering the mandatory rafflecopter entry and then do the optional bonus entries via twitter and facebook, and answer the following question in the comments below...

"What are you looking forward to most at the Greenwich Wine+Food Festival?  

The Wine? - The Food? - The Music? - OR -- The Celebrity Chefs?"

Hope to see you there!

Contest is open to those 21 years of age or older.
Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Besides the mandatory rafflecopter email entry, all other entries are optional. Giveaway ends 09/06/14.

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DISCLAIMER:  This contest is sponsored by Unger Publishing. Home Place is not liable for the awarding of any prizes.

A #PalmParty Giveawy - Le Creuset Mini Cocette

Every one loves Le Creuset Cookware and Bakeware. 

They're versatile and most pieces go easily from the stove top to the oven. In addition, they're a kitchen decorator's delight! They come in beautiful and functional forms and in an array of colors from orange to red to yellow to blue. 

Photo Source: Le Creuset 

Ever since their founders experimented with color by adding a spicy orange pigment to their enamel glaze, color has been at the heart of their manufacturing. Inspirational and full of impact, their colors have become as central to the character of Le Creuset as their dependable quality.

Today, Le Creuset's range of signature shades continues to evolve, building on the best of the past and shaping the trends of tomorrow.

Their latest signature shade, Palm, is "inspired by the lush, luxurious fringe of green that divides land and sea" (Le Creuset, 2014). 

Photo Source: Le Creuset

What's more, at signature stores across the country on February 16, 2014, you can attend a special event Palm Party! 

Photo Source: Le Creuset

**Here's a list of participating cities with giveaways and chef demos**
  Select the link HERE for more details!

Scottsdale Arizona 
Denver Colorado
Kansas City Kansas
Bethesda Maryland
Long Island New York
Cleveland Ohio
Charleston South Carolina
Dallas Texas
Houston Texas

Not near one of those cities --- or can't attend? 

Here's YOUR chance to WIN a mini round cocette in the beautiful new shade of Palm!

Isn't it cute? It measures 3-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 2" high

Whether used to serve single portions of a side dish or simply to decorate an empty section of countertop or kitchen shelving, the Mini Round Cocette adds attractive color and classic Le Creuset style to the kitchen or the table.

Please note this giveaway is for a mini cocette
Holds 8 fluid ounces
L = 3-3/4, W = 3-3/4,  H = 2" 
Value $25.00

We're having our own #PalmParty on the Home Place Blog  -  Enter Below!

Note: Winner must reside in the continental U.S.

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Winners will be contacted by Home Place within 24 hours of the contest end date and at that time they will need to supply a continental U.S. mailing address.
Note: This giveaway is sponsored by the Home Place Blog.

A #WarmAndFuzzy Giveaway - From Teroforma

I love the holidays and the meaningful things that they stand for.

Tradition. Celebration. Home. Family.

There's something about this time of year that brings out the warm and fuzzy in everybody. Don't you agree?  Everyone has an extra smile to share, from the postman, to the corner grocer. Everyone gets in the spirit for the season.

Everyone is more caring. Everyone is more giving.

That's why I'm so happy that the great folks at Teroforma contacted me to help them spread some #WarmAndFuzzy cheer with all of you! That's right!  In the true spirit of giving they are gifting FIVE lucky readers of the Home Place blog with some of their amazing products!

Do you know about Teroforma?

They are a local CT company right out of Norwalk CT who are curators of design products from around the world for the home and table.

Vases, dinnerware, linen, and accents, everything for the discriminating host or hostess.

For the #WarmAndFuzzy giveaway Teroforma is offering five readers of the Home Place blog some warm and fuzzy prizes!

Two lucky readers will each receive a set of four Arbor Coasters!

Inspired by the foliage in Berlin's famous Tiergarten, these 100% wool felt coasters pop in any season and are at home in any home. The lyrical stem detail cutout in the coaster allows it to do double-duty as a napkin ring. The natural density of 100% wool felt makes it relatively durable, spills should be wiped away quickly.
Value $36.00 per set of four

Three lucky readers will each receive a set of the Trio Candlesticks!

Natural beech wood handcrafted set of three taper candlesticks is almost two sets in one. On one end, a clean natural finish and on the other, a sophisticated yet energetic pop of color. Whether set out in a row or clustered together, the gracefully complementary angles of the Avva series make the combinations distinctive and practical.
Value $52.00 per set of three

So let's get this giveaway started!  Not only are there FIVE LUCKY WINNERS - but there are also FIVE WAYS TO WIN!

Just use the rafflecopter below! And enjoy the #WarmAndFuzzy Giveaway! 

This contest runs Dec. 16, 2013 through December 20, 2013

IMPORTANT - Open to continental U.S. residents only.

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Added Bonus!!! From now until December 25th 2013 Home Place readers will also receive an exclusive 20% off discount code (home) to readers on Arbor Coasters & Trio Candlesticks


DISCLAIMER:  This contest is sponsored by Teroforma. Home Place is not liable for the delivery of any prizes. Winners will be contacted by Home Place within 48 hours of the contest end date and at that time they will need to supply a continental U.S. mailing address.

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I received the candlelight trio and arbor coaster set for facilitating this giveaway.

Clockwise, left to right.
(L) Set of Trio Candlesticks
(top R) Arbor Coaster used as a Napkin Ring
 (bottom R) Arbor Coaster

Greenwich Wine and Food Festival and Ticket Giveaway!

UPDATE! Congratulations to Wendy D. who won the ticket giveaway for 2-tickets to GWFF!

Read my recap of the event HERE

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This year the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival is back - and it's better than ever!

This fabulous three-day event presented by Serendipity magazine benefits The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, and will take place October 3-5, 2013, at the Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, CT. 

The festival will feature a Kick-Off Party on Thursday, October 3, a Grand Tasting Gala on Friday, October 4, and the Culinary Village on Saturday, October 5.

For a schedule of the Greenwich Wine+Food Festival Events: click HERE 

Tickets are available for purchase online at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6872996317

In addition to local and celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations, and fabulous tastings there will be more than ninety restaurants and and vendors

Suni Unger, Founder & CEO of Unger Publishing, the publisher of Serendipity magazine notes, "We are so excited to celebrate and support the area’s thriving culinary community, in addition to such an important charity.”

And there's some great news! Here's your chance to win tickets to to all the fab events on SATURDAY! Just use the rafflecopter gadget below to enter, and there's also ways to earn bonus entries!

Start off by answering the following question in the comments below...

"What are you looking forward to most at the Greenwich Wine+Food Festival?  The wine, the food, or the music?"

Hope to see you there!
Contest is open to those 21 years of age or older.

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Besides the mandatory email and blog comment entry, all other entries are optional. Giveaway ends 9/29/13. 

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DISCLAIMER:  This contest is sponsored by Unger Publishing. Home Place is not liable for the awarding of any prizes.