Hey there my favorite fruits and veggies folks! I am sure you'll be surprised to see this post coming from me as opposed to our fantastic hostess @lenasveganliving. She's having a bit of an internet connectivity issue, so I am happy to fill in to keep the show going to announce this week's winners! Make sure to share around if you can to ensure everyone gets a chance to see. Our pal @puravidaville did a fantastic job filling in as guest judge again, so here's what she had to say:
Each week gets tougher and tougher to judge this contest. All of the contestants are whipping up some fantastic dishes making my job this week difficult. With some heavy concentration and a full belly I was able to enjoy each and every entry but then quickly had to run to my kitchen to tame the appetite beast ignited by all of the yumminess. π€¦ββοΈ
I can totally agree girl! I also apologize that I am not quite sure how to put together a lovely collage like Lena, but I'll share a few of the winner's photos so you can see how yummy these dishes are!
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Big thanks to everyone for their contribution! @barbara-orenya, the wonderful artist and creator of the lovely wonkies and our HONORABLE SPONSORS @progressivechef, @donkeypong π ππππ
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
Cauliflower Tacos with Lena's Recipe
To @plantstoplanks for
βYou had me at tacos! No, but really, everything from the crispy cauliflower filling, to the homemade lentil tortilla was brilliant. Iβd take taco night at your house any day of the week.β
2nd PRIZE 2.50 SBD
Crunchy Raw Pizza
To @rawadventuress for
βWholesome and tasty is right. I loved how this pizza was made from simple ingredients yet prepared without any cooking. It brings a whole new meaning to pizza night.β
1st PRIZE 4.00 SBD
Orangetti Broccoli Cheese Bake
To @birdsinparadise for
βThis is one of three dishes from @birdsinparadise where sheβs introduced me to new fruits and veggies. I am definitely looking forward to Orangetti night at my house."
BONUSES 1.00 SBD EACH
Caramelized Fruit Salad w/ Cinnamon Cream and Red Wine SauceTo @proanima for
βIncredible that this is what youβre making for dessert at your house. I mean even the title sounds fancy. I love that most of your fruit is picked from your very own backyard too. Delicious!β
A Taste of IndiaTo @buckaroo for
βItβs amazing that we all enjoy rice and beans in so many ways. From the spices you used to the way you laid out your entry made for a very fun read. The dish looked great as well.β
Root Vegetable PancakesTo @jasmink for
βThis post made me drool. Not really, okay, kindaβ¦ but I am always impressed by your ability to take everyday ingredients and turn them in to something I can immediately mimic at home without too much fuss. These pancakes will definitely make an appearance at the pura-days home.β
Vegan Cornish PastieTo @gguy773 for
βThis entry excited me for all of the possibilities one could fill that pastry with. I usually shy away from breads and doughs but gguy773 made the process seem so simple. Way to inspire the cook in all of us.β
THANK YOU FOR VISITING AND I LOOK FORWARD YOUR ENTRIES!!!
FOR RECIPES PLEASE VISIT Lena's Vegan Living Blog
Posted by @plantstoplanks on behalf of @lenasveganliving
Oh my goodness, @puravidaville, I am stunned! Much thanks to both you and @lenasveganliving, I am truly honored! Congrats to my fellow fruits and veggie winners @plantstoplanks and @rawadventuress as well as all of the other winners! So many amazing recipes and contributions this week. Looking forward to seeing you all next week!
Congratulations my Dear, well deserved PRIZE! Now I hope you are ready for the big job next week!
Everyone truly did such a great job! Way to pinch hit there @plantstoplanks. I hope youβre feeling better and getting ready for Saturdayβs race π
Congratulations to everyone and looking forward to seeing yβall next week :)
I am definitely on the mend, thank you! Should be feeling good to go by Saturday. π
Woohoo! Thatβs what I like to hear :)
Thank you so much Katie, I am so greatful for having such a pal like you who fills in everytime I am stuck. You did an excelent job my Dear and congratulations to your well deserved prize ππππΏπππ
Always happy to help you out my friend! Big shoes to fill, but we make it work. π
Well, I do have big feet, lol. Thanks again Katie. Our internet is finally working by the way π
Yay for internet! Good thing I have big feet, too. π
Good to know, lol.
Amazing work everyone, congratulations to all the winners! ππ@puravidaville, your job wasn't an easy one this week!
See you all next week! π
Well done winners! Well done @puravidaville for excellent choices. Thanks @plantstoplanks for helping Lena out, once again. Such a sweet cyber secretary, isn't she @lenasveganliving! Have a fabulously fruitie weekend everyone
Haha, I wonder if that's an actual job title somewhere? π
Maybe you're the pioneer Katie!
Oh my gosh! That is a great title Tracey. I love it π
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I'm happy as long as I can do it in my pajamas, haha!
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Many thanks @puravidaville and @lenasveganliving for this great prize π
Well deserved Sweetie π
Congrats to all the winners, still need some inspiration for something new to try out so I'll be looking trough many of the entries.
Cool! Yeah, it takes a few tries to get the right amounts just how you like them. I'm sure another try will get you to the perfect mix. It is especially nice for a warming winter beverage!
Congratulations to all of us since this competition is a burst of colorful posts every week that brings more excitement into the world of fruits and veggies!
And thank you @puravidaville for taking the time to write so many nice words for everyone - I really appreciate it. π
Congratulations to the winners:)