This week at Blisstree, we are giving you the opportunity to win two fabulous cookbooks from the Hachette Book Group. The first is How to Roast a Lamb (ISBN: 9780316041218, $35.00/$43.00). This book is from the self-taught chef and co-owner of several Mediterranean restaurants, Michael Psilakis. Enjoy recipes from his restaurants and his home in his much-anticipated first cookbook. Learn to make these terrific Greek recipes, which are healthful, affordable and satisfying for the whole family. Image: Hachette Book Group The second is Chocolate: A Love Story (ISBN: 9780316056625 $29.99/$35.99). The vibrant new cookbook features 65 original chocolate recipes from Max Brenner. Brenner is the famous ‘bald man’ from the Chocolate by the... [Read more]

High in antioxidants, blueberries are often considered one of the top “superfoods” by doctors and nutritionists. They contain fiber, vitamin C, potassium and more antioxidants per serving than green tea or red wine. Studies show that blueberries improve brain function, help lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, and contain anti-inflammatory properties. Photo courtesy of Chilean Fresh Fruit Association This year, when making Thanksgiving dinner, reach for blueberries. A new twist on cranberry sauce, this blueberry-cranberry relish will soon be a family favorite! Ingredients 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh orange juice 8 oz. fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon orange zest 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Directions Combine all ingredients... [Read more]

The experts from Salads of the Sea, the makers of the nation’s #1 selling seafood dip, provide us these easy entertaining tips and delicious recipes. Spend time conversing, not cooking. With the help of your local supermarket, you don’t have to spend your holidays slaving over the stove to create the perfect dish. Instead, try products like Salads of the Sea seafood dips, available in more than 20 popular flavor varieties. Just serve dips with your favorite crackers for a convenient snack the whole family – or whole party – can enjoy. Impress with less. When hosting the festivities, skip the square meal and opt for a classic array of appetizers instead, served buffet-style. Appetizer recipes can be easier to master than entrees,... [Read more]

Subway is at it again with helping children eat better with a great ($$) giveaway for everyone! This time, SUBWAY wants to reward you for dining with them that benefits you and your school – the SUBWAY School Rewards! You earn money for your school by linking pre-loaded SUBWAY Card(s) to your school’s name, and using those cards to pay when you dine at any SUBWAY restaurant! And as a bonus -  SUBWAY is giving away a $100 gift card to one fabulous reader so you can link it to your school and help spread the word! The more families are signed up at your school, the more your school benefits. The great thing is that anyone can participate…give teachers, Aunt Sue or Grandmom a pre-loaded and pre-linked card for the holidays and they can give... [Read more]

Throughout the month of October, companies around the country step up with limited edition products benefiting breast cancer awareness. One of those companies is Mott’s.  Mott’s has created limited edition apple sauces that will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. They come in packs of 6 in delicious flavors such as Harvest Apple and Summer Strawberry. Image: Mott's Mott’s Healthy Harvest Sauce has no sugar added. These yummy sauces are naturally sweet snacks that everyone in your family will love. Mott’s Plus Sauce has no added sugar and is packed with extras such as antioxidants, fiber or calcium. You can learn more about Mott’s apple sauces at Motts.com. Mott’s has pledged $300,000 to Susan G. Komen for... [Read more]