Hello My Dearest Foodies,

Here I am with all the PRIZES and a message from our HONORABLE GUEST JUDGE @plantstoplanks!

"Kind of a bummer that we had the issues with Steemit on our favorite day of the week! It is what it is, though, and luckily there was still some excellent Monday inspiration that made it through to keep #fruitsandveggiesmonday going."

I totally agree with Katie and I am happy we were able to make the best of it and everything is back to normal. So now, please BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE to this amazing young lady, all the winners and OUR FRUITS AND VEGGIES FAMILY!!! Well done everyone!

Big thanks to everyone for their contribution! @barbara-orenya, the wonderful artist and creator of the lovely wonkies and our HONORABLE SPONSORS @progressivechef, @donkeypong 🍒 🍌🍑🍍🍓

AND NOW, WHAT WE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! TRUMPETS PLEASE!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL ! A WELL-EARNED AWARD!
THE WINNERS ARE:

3rd PRIZE 1.50 SBD

To @rawadventuress for WATERMELON JUICE
"I am always inspired by the life-giving foods that Anais puts together, and this refreshing watermelon juice is no exception. I love ginger and mint in so many recipes, but I don't know that I have often put the two together--especially with watermelon. This is definitely a yummy and health-promoting way to start your day."

2nd PRIZE 2.50 SBD

To @puravidaville for RATATOUILLE WITH HERBED BROWN RICE
"Puravidaville submitted a dinner party-worthy ratatouille with a beautiful presentation! Taking a little bit of extra time on occasion to put together a special meal like that is definitely worth the effort, especially one that is so healthy and flavorful to boot. Can you believe this was her first time making this dish??"

1st PRIZE 4.00 SBD
To @birdsinparadise for HULI HULI SWEET AND SOUR CAULIFLOWER
"Birdsinparadise totally had me with her delicious Huli Huli! The sauce, yummy pineapple and bean sprouts all made my taste buds yearn for a bite (or two...or three...) I wouldn't mind being adopted as part of her family as I know she feeds her hubby and grown kiddos very well when she gets a chance to visit them! That new grandbaby is also going to have a very delicious, fruits and veggie-packed childhood ahead if Grandma bird has anything to do with it."

BONUSES 1.00 SBD EACH

To @erikah for GRAPES AND MY NEW TOYS
"Those grapes looked so delicious, and that tool that she used to judge the sugar levels of the fruit was so neat. I didn't even realize such a thing existed, but it is a fantastic way to minimize the amount of added sugar you put into those delicious homemade jellies."

To @proanima for VEGETABLE SOUP AND POTATO PANCAKES
"I will never turn away a yummy bowl of veggie soup, especially with a potato pancake on the side. Carrots, celeriac, potatoes--what's not to love about this homey meal?"

Yo @jasmink for HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PEANUT BUTTER
Oh peanut butter, how I love it. Especially when made at home with no yucky processed ingredients. I always love seeing easy ways to make your favorite foods at home.

To @drawmeaship for FRESH CARROT JUICE
Also had a delicious juice recipe for us to sip on this week. The combination of carrots, apples, lemon and ginger is another fantastic glass full of nutrients to keep you glowing from the inside out. I will also remember the tip to clean the juicer right away if I ever get the opportunity to invest in such a great kitchen tool.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING AND I LOOK FORWARD YOUR ENTRIES!!!
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