Last week I posted a guest post from my mother that featured a really awesome cheesecake recipe as well as some memories of her late brother, who I never had the chance to meet.
Because she was so grateful for and touched by your comments, she insisted that we thank you with a giveaway.
I was happy to oblige her since I, too, love reading your comments and thoughts on my posts each and every day (plus, you have to listen to your mom sometimes, right?).
With gratitude in mind we decided that the giveaway needed to be fun.
Festive.
Cake pops are fun.
Cake pops are festive.
So while I have some great giveaways coming up for you with the rest of the Ten First Kitchen Commandments series, this is a special treat.
We are giving you a treat that will let you make treats.
We’re giving one reader a Babycakes Cake Pop Maker to help you bring the cake pops trend into your own kitchen.
The method is slightly different than the original recipes found around the internet, but there is no denying that they’re equally adorable. And delicious.
Not only does this particular cake pop maker let you bake a dozen cake pops at at a time, but you can make donut holes, which could never be a bad thing.
The cake pop maker reminds me of the miniature George Foreman grill I had in college – easy to use, small enough to store and equipped with power and ready lights, a wrap cord and a latching handle.
The Giveaway (NOW CLOSED)
One reader will be selected using random.org to receive one Babycakes Cake Pop Maker (pictured above, ARV: $25). The cake pop maker comes complete with all the accessories you need to bake and decorate cake pops or donut holes, including a supply of cake pop sticks.
The Rules
- Leave a comment here that answers the following questions: what is one [or more than one!] recipe or cooking technique you’d love to see written here on In Good Taste?
- Anonymous commenters: leave your email address in the comment field so I can reach you.
- Contest will close on Friday, July 1 at 11:59PM CST. 1 winner will be chosen by random.org and notified by email before Monday, July 4 (Happy Independence Day!). Winner will have until Wednesday, July 6 at 11:59PM CST to respond and then I will choose a new winner.
- Contest open to US Residents only (but we still welcome comments from friends across the pond!).
For Additional Entries
- Follow me on Twitter (@MarisCallahan) and tweet the following message: I just entered to win a #babycakes cake pop maker from @mariscallahan at In Good Taste: http://bit.ly/ihUgq4. #baking #giveaway
- Become a fan of In Good Taste on Facebook.
- Suggest that your friends become a fan of In Good Taste on Facebook.
- Please leave one comment for each entry.
Disclosure: This giveaway is not sponsored by Babycakes. Giveaway is being provided by Daryl Callahan and I have no affiliation with the Babycakes brand.
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
- Melt butter and set aside to cool briefly. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer at medium high speed, beat together sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice 1 minute. Add melted butter and beat 2 minutes at medium-high speed. Beat in vanilla and lemon extract. Add flour mixture and beat just until blended. Fill each well with about 1 tablespoon batter and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and glaze or coat, as desired. Makes approximately 2½ dozen.
slpsmile
June 21, 2013 at 10:49 amI would love to see recipes, tricks and tips on making fruit preserves. It seems that there is a very fine line between properly jelled and liquid. What is the temperature translation for oven baked cake pops?
Emily
March 16, 2013 at 8:55 amThat looks yummy. I would love to see some desserts with caramel
Taylor
December 8, 2012 at 3:01 pmI would love to see new Christmas themed recipes, maybe cute Christmas cake pops! I’m a fan, your recipes are great!!
Kathy Dang
May 18, 2012 at 12:22 amI would love to see an all desserts edition! Or maybe meals-made-easy ?
Katrina
February 24, 2012 at 12:20 pmI will like to see some gluten free, reduced fat, or whole grain cake pop recipes for the cake pop makers.
Herocakepops
December 5, 2011 at 12:23 pmThese came out darling!
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gina hyatt
July 2, 2011 at 12:34 amIm so glad I found this site! I’ve tried making cake pops, they aren’t coming out right!! I would love to try the cake pop maker! What I am looking for more of is fun treats for kids with NO sugar or CORN products. We are trying to get Corn and Sugar out of our house 🙂 but still want fun sweet treats!
🙂 thanks! Gina
The Harried Cook
July 1, 2011 at 9:53 pmGreat post! Love the lemon cakes pop recipe.. I wish I were eligible for this giveaway, but I wish all the others the best of luck! 🙂 Thanks to you & your mom for this fabulous giveaway!
meredith c
July 1, 2011 at 7:27 pmsuggested friends check u out on fb.. once they look i know theyll like 🙂
wuera_mermaid22 at hotmail.com
meredith c
July 1, 2011 at 12:27 amliked u on fb as meredith chaf
wuera_mermaid22 at hotmail.com
meredith c
July 1, 2011 at 12:23 amfollow u on twitter as @luvmy_babygio
tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/luvmy_babygio/status/86665804854206465
wuera_mermaid22 at hotmail.com
meredith c
July 1, 2011 at 12:19 amid love to see some spinach receipes.. i LOVE spinach but the only thing i really can make with it is stuffed manicotti. and also i like the 2day meals, where ingredients make two diff meals. im horrible at meal planning!! thanks for caring what us readers think! your awesome!
wuera_mermaid22 at hotmail.com
Amanda
June 30, 2011 at 9:09 pmI’m a fan on facebook
Amanda
June 30, 2011 at 9:09 pmI’d love to see more one dish meals!
Holly
June 30, 2011 at 5:52 pmI sent messages to my FB friends to like your page!
Holly
June 30, 2011 at 5:50 pmI’m a Facebook friend!!
Holly
June 30, 2011 at 5:36 pmI love me some fun food!! I love to take any recipe ordinary or different and add some fun, pizzaz, make it miniature, etc. So the more fun food ideas – the better!! This cake pop maker – LOVE it!!
Jennifer Day
June 30, 2011 at 4:31 pmQuick dinner ideas-like one dish dinners!
Jennifer Day
June 30, 2011 at 4:30 pmI am a Facebook fan!
Laura p
June 30, 2011 at 3:01 pmI would like to see recipes on cool seafood summer salads.
Amy Meredith
June 30, 2011 at 2:16 pmThese lemon cake pops sound delicious. Cake pops seem to be the latest trend and I am constantly trying to get the cake pop maker but they are always sold out! Keep posting recipes for when I finally get my hands on one.
jino
June 30, 2011 at 12:14 pmi wouldn’t mind some help with wine pairing. :3
i’m always happy about learning to make foods that benefit people with diabetes as well, since my dad has that. hehe 😀 and vegetable recipes would be great for me too XD
Sawsan@chef in disguise
June 30, 2011 at 11:51 amNot eligable for the giveaway but I would love to see risotto recipes..
I love your taste in recipes and your flavor combinations..so I bet any risotto recipe from you would be amazing 🙂
Tricia Goss
June 30, 2011 at 11:04 amMore ideas on making vegetables that kids will eat! Thanks so much.
Rachel W.
June 30, 2011 at 9:51 amI would like In Good Taste to teach me how to dougie…
Just kidding. Teach me how to cook raw things?
Amanda B.
June 30, 2011 at 9:47 amI’d love to see some one-dish dinners or casseroles that are easy to put together after a long day at work.. I still have to find time to cook, but I need something quick and easy to throw together for the family!
Jen
June 30, 2011 at 12:53 amI’m not sure if you’ve already done this–but I can always use more help butchering a chicken. It always go so wrong for me everytime, hitting the bone and just making a mess. And I’d love to win this cake-pop maker!
Lora
June 29, 2011 at 11:24 pmWhen I make cakes in round pans or rectangular pans I always seem to have a middle rise higher than the ends and most of the time crack. I would love to if there is a technique to show how to avoid having the middle of you cake rise so much. Thank you.
Nicole Broyles
June 29, 2011 at 9:54 pmFan on facebook!
Nicole Broyles
June 29, 2011 at 9:53 pmI would like to see a blueberry cake batter recipe to use with the Pop Cake maker!
Linda Rausch
June 29, 2011 at 9:01 pmi would love to see how petite fours are made with different layers and colors.
Amanda Mc.
June 29, 2011 at 8:11 pmOOHHHH I REALLY WANNA WIN A BABYCAKES CAKEPOP MAKER!! MY FRIENDS WOULD LOVE IT!
Simple cinnamon raisin French Toast is one of my favorite recipes. And you can make scrambled eggs with the leftover batter! NOTHING GOES TO WASTE! MMM BREAKFAST!
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy
June 29, 2011 at 8:00 pmLiked you on FB!
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy
June 29, 2011 at 8:00 pmAlready follow you on Twitter & tweeted about the giveaway!
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy
June 29, 2011 at 7:59 pmI never knew that there is a cake pop maker too- thanks for enlightnment 🙂 I think I would want to see some slow cooker recipes!
ashley laschon
June 29, 2011 at 7:28 pmI liked In Good Taste on Facebook. My name on there is Ashley Renee.
ashley laschon
June 29, 2011 at 7:28 pmMy tip: clean as you go! making a cake? wash that bowl and beaters while the cake is baking or wipe down the counter. this way, when the cake is done, the kitchen will still be clean.
Shalah
June 29, 2011 at 7:10 pmI am a FB fan!
Shalah
June 29, 2011 at 7:05 pmI would love to see more “cook ahead” type recipes where you cook once for 2 or 3 meals. I’d like large casserole recipes that can be divided and frozen, or even recipes where you cook the meat for several recipes at once and use it throughout the week in different dishes. Thanks for the chance to win!
Janice
June 29, 2011 at 7:05 pmMy husband and I are now empty nesters and I would love to see some healthy recipes for just two people.
Lisa
June 29, 2011 at 6:54 pmI’d love to see some ideas for Push-Pop Cakes:)
Tracey
June 29, 2011 at 6:46 pm`Would love to see some Cholesterol free recipes as I need them to cook for my husband..
Virginia
June 29, 2011 at 6:21 pmI would love to see easy and delicious recipes for weeknights as I’m busy taking care of my newborn baby!
Virginia
June 29, 2011 at 6:19 pmI’m a fan on facebook!
Donna
June 29, 2011 at 5:55 pmFollowing on FB and Twitter too
Donna
June 29, 2011 at 5:53 pmI would love to see Carmel Banana recipes.
Debbie W
June 29, 2011 at 4:48 pmI love oriental foods, I would love to see some stir fry cooking techiques. With summer here and all the fresh veggies, I would love to learn some new dishes!
Kathy Nix
June 29, 2011 at 4:48 pmI liked you on facebook. I would love to find a recipe and directions for making whipped cream icing like they have at Walmart as an alternative to buttercream icing!!
Larra
June 29, 2011 at 3:56 pmI suggested my friends become a fan on FB!
Larra
June 29, 2011 at 3:55 pmI would love to see a basic Sheetcake recipe like I always see at church functions. I’ve tried searching online and can’t find anything specific one, there are SO many that I don’t know where to start!
Larra
June 29, 2011 at 3:54 pmI tweeted about the giveaway!
Larra
June 29, 2011 at 3:52 pmI started following you on Facebook.
Gina C
June 29, 2011 at 3:40 pmThe answer to your question… where to begin…I would love to see a recipe with something chipotle- yum…ganache.. even better… or almond paste- the best… a cooking technique- how do you make a fruit coulee?
Gina C
June 29, 2011 at 3:36 pmI am a new fan of in good taste on facebook- what a neat site!
Cheryl Young
June 29, 2011 at 3:07 pmLove your site! I would love to learn more about frosting techniques! Simple, easy ways! I have yummy frosting just waiting to paint onto my cakes, cupcakes and cookies!
Lori
June 29, 2011 at 3:03 pmI would love to see a recipe for key lime cake, chicken enchilada casserole and healthy recipes for the crockpot.
Susan
June 29, 2011 at 2:28 pmThat is so sweet of your mother! Those baby cakes are adorable. I’d love to see more meals for 2 recipes since it’s just my husband and I most days.
JoAnn Kruger
June 29, 2011 at 2:20 pmLove the cold meals ides during the hot summer! Minus the all the lettuce (not able to eat it) 🙁
lula303
June 29, 2011 at 2:13 pmi would like to see some quick easy HEALTHY kid foods for my niece… she is more of a snacker than full meal type of little person
lula303
June 29, 2011 at 2:12 pmI am absolutely a fan on facebook
mandy
June 29, 2011 at 2:11 pmi would like to say first off that you are already doing a great job i would like to see more kids baking ideas and meals easy to freeze for us busy mums and dads/ slow cooker recipes are always a winner thanks for the great work you already do
Lindsey
June 29, 2011 at 2:03 pmI would love to see some food storage techniques! Things like canning, freezer cooking, dehydrating and anything else along those lines!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Angela Channell
June 29, 2011 at 1:56 pmI’d love to see a babycake recipe that includes fruit (or vegetables!).
Love Is In The Details
June 29, 2011 at 1:43 pmI happily suggested my friends become fans on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/LoveIsInTheDetails thanks a bunch for the chance to win! Andrea
Carol Z
June 29, 2011 at 1:41 pmI would love to see more summer salad ideas, but really am interested in how you frost these without making a mess??
Angel Lindamood
June 29, 2011 at 1:40 pmI love the cake balls!
Love Is In The Details
June 29, 2011 at 1:34 pmI am a new fan on Facebook! Very excited I won’t miss any of your post now 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win! Andrea
Love Is In The Details
June 29, 2011 at 1:33 pmI am following you on Twitter and tweeted the message about this awesome giveaway! Andrea
Love Is In The Details
June 29, 2011 at 1:27 pmWhat a great blog and what a fun giveaway! I would love to see recipes that can fit in the quick and easy or minimal ingredient category. Also I will never complain about dessert or cake ideas! Thanks for the chance to win! Andrea
Layla H.
June 29, 2011 at 1:18 pmbtw I just noticed u asked to be a fan of “IN GOOD TASTE” and i also just did that =D
christina
June 29, 2011 at 1:17 pmi am a fan on FB
christina
June 29, 2011 at 1:17 pmI would like to more tips on how to reuse left overs
Layla H.
June 29, 2011 at 1:17 pmAND OH! I make cake pops “the old way” alot ! this would be amazing for me to try! ty
Layla H.
June 29, 2011 at 1:16 pmI JUST SHARED THIS AND HOPE TO WIN THIS AMAZING GIVEAWAY!
Layla H.
June 29, 2011 at 1:15 pmI would love a PEANUT BUTTER CAKE POP RECIPE!
Layla H.
June 29, 2011 at 1:15 pmI love this! I a a fan on fb for awhile!
Jennifer B
June 29, 2011 at 1:06 pmI’m a fan of yours on Facebook (@Jennifer B)
Jennifer B
June 29, 2011 at 1:06 pmI followed you and tweeted!! http://twitter.com/#!/JLoBug/status/86133402125860864
Mary Beth @ Nothing But Country
June 29, 2011 at 1:04 pmI tweeted and also posted the give away on facebook fan page 🙂
Jennifer B
June 29, 2011 at 1:04 pmHI! I just started working 2 jobs and my days (and nights) are SO busy. I would love to see more make ahead and freeze meals where it would be simple to just throw in the oven for 30 minutes!
Mary Beth @ Nothing But Country
June 29, 2011 at 1:03 pmFollowing you on facebook
Mary Beth @ Nothing But Country
June 29, 2011 at 1:03 pmI am following you on twitter
Mary Beth @ Nothing But Country
June 29, 2011 at 1:02 pmI would love to see different variety of cupcakes– than the usual ones. I am in love with cupcake anything. Cake pops are just as fun.
Stacy
June 29, 2011 at 1:02 pmI would love to see a whole section of slow cooker meals. I love using my slow cooker all year long!
Amparo Hubbard
June 29, 2011 at 12:55 pmI would love to see a recipe on a meal that does not require to be hot for an outdoors party.
Christina Martin
June 29, 2011 at 12:54 pmAfter looking at your blog and page on fb I decided it was really a site I’d look at and share with my friends! So I did so on Facebook by posting your link on my wall!
Melanie L
June 29, 2011 at 12:52 pmIm a fan of In Good Taste on Facebook. Melanie Lintne…. on facebook
Amparo Hubbard
June 29, 2011 at 12:52 pmI am following on FB
Amparo Hubbard
June 29, 2011 at 12:51 pmI am following on twitter @amparoedith
Jenny @ LoveEatRun
June 29, 2011 at 12:50 pmMaybe something on dehydrating fruit??
Melanie L
June 29, 2011 at 12:50 pm■Gluten free recipes or ways to adapt MelanieandBeau at g mail dot com
sarah swartzentruber
June 29, 2011 at 12:50 pmI am a fan of “In good taste” on facebook
sarah swartzentruber
June 29, 2011 at 12:48 pmWould love to win this!!
I would love to see some easy grilling ideas/techniques.
Christina Martin
June 29, 2011 at 12:48 pmI just became a fan of In Good Taste on facebook =) Can’t wait to read your stuff!
Christina Martin
June 29, 2011 at 12:46 pmwhat is one [or more than one!] recipe or cooking technique you’d love to see written here on In Good Taste?
I would love to see a recipe for a great summer salad I could take to the lake, camping or on a picnic at the park. Something that would keep unlike salads with things such as mayonnaise. Always worried about macaroni salad and potato salad spoiling.
So excited about this cake pop giveaway!
Susan Ayers
June 29, 2011 at 12:44 pmI tweeted this at: http://twitter.com/#!/suegirls/status/86127877543825408
Michelle
June 29, 2011 at 12:44 pmliked you on facebook!
Michelle
June 29, 2011 at 12:44 pmi followed you on twitter!
Susan Ayers
June 29, 2011 at 12:43 pmI follow you on facebook
Susan Ayers
June 29, 2011 at 12:43 pmI follow you on twitter
Michelle
June 29, 2011 at 12:42 pmI would love to see more recipes for desserts! 🙂
Susan Ayers
June 29, 2011 at 12:42 pmI would love to see more cookie decoration techniques on here 😉
Amanda
June 29, 2011 at 12:40 pmI added you as a friend on facebook.
Amanda
June 29, 2011 at 12:40 pmI follow you on twitter
Jacqui
June 29, 2011 at 12:40 pmI liked your Facebook page!
Amanda
June 29, 2011 at 12:40 pmI would love to see quick and easy recipes with not too many ingredients along with good meals to freeze.
Jacqui
June 29, 2011 at 12:40 pmI would like to see some grilling techniques/recipes. I am a novice griller and would love to get my hands on some good, simple recipes that are perfect for the summer time!
Carla Rairdon
June 29, 2011 at 12:40 pmI would love to see a good recipe for key lime pie flavored pops or something like that.
Denise Stec
June 29, 2011 at 12:39 pmI have liked your Facebook page!
Susie
June 29, 2011 at 12:38 pmI posted on my facebook wall suggesting they become your fan.
Susie
Susie
June 29, 2011 at 12:37 pmI’m a new fan of In Good Taste on Facebook.
Susie
Susie
June 29, 2011 at 12:36 pmI’m following you on twitter and I tweeted about the giveway:
http://twitter.com/#!/susies1955/status/86125773039214592
Susie
Susie
June 29, 2011 at 12:35 pmI’d like to see your take on Veggie Squares. How would you make them?
Susie
Tamara
June 29, 2011 at 12:31 pmI would love to win!!
Arax
June 29, 2011 at 12:30 pmSo cool!
NancyC
June 29, 2011 at 12:30 pmThose cake pops are so cute! I’m always looking for recipes that don’t require baking for the summer!
Denise Stec
June 29, 2011 at 12:29 pmI’d love to see some good summer/frozen drinks on your site! 🙂
Ericka
June 29, 2011 at 12:23 pmFollowing on Twitter
Tamar
June 29, 2011 at 12:23 pmI love this cake pop maker!!
danielle
June 29, 2011 at 12:23 pmand i tweeted! @dnsmith09
Ericka
June 29, 2011 at 12:22 pmFollowing on FB
danielle
June 29, 2011 at 12:22 pmi’m a fan on facebook!
Ericka
June 29, 2011 at 12:22 pmI’d like MORE breakfast recipes. I love breakfast!
danielle
June 29, 2011 at 12:22 pmi would love to see more freezer type dishes!
The Teenage Taste
June 29, 2011 at 7:51 amOHMYGOSH! I think this just might be one of the best giveaways ever. I am obsessed with cake pops and usually make them by hand. Now if I win this I can make them all the time and eat cake pops for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 😉
One thing I’d like to see you write about is how you get your recipe ideas. I did a post about my inspiration a while ago and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Plus, I love it when bloggers get a little more personal.
Have a great day!
Kitchen Belleicious
June 29, 2011 at 7:06 amOkay, now I am in love. Didn’t even know there was such a thing! I must have this now! I would love to hear you talk more about cooking with plantains. I think they are super yummy and i don’t really cook with them that much but would love some ideas.
Oh and i follow you on twitter and like you on fb
lisa @ smart food and fit
June 29, 2011 at 5:09 amI’m a fan on Facebook!
lisa @ smart food and fit
June 29, 2011 at 5:04 amThis is a great give away! I like to see large batch recipes that can be frozen for make ahead dinners or slow cooker meals….these 2 things I should be doing more of on my food blog! I think you have an amazing site!
yummychunklet
June 29, 2011 at 12:29 amAny tips on making French macaroons would be tops in my book! Great looking cake pops!
Lindsey
June 28, 2011 at 11:18 pmJust thought of another thing I would love to see here- a mango salsa! It’s mango season in Florida and my boyfriend’s tree is raining so many mango’s we don’t know what to do with all of it! I’ve been wanting to make a good mango salsa but need some inspiration. If I win the cake pop maker maybe I will figure out a way to make some mango cake pops!
P.S. I just suggested your facebook page to a bunch of my foodie friends who I know will love your blog.
Lindsey
June 28, 2011 at 11:12 pmAnother thing I would always love to see more of is anything and everything chocolate. I am a self-proclaimed choco-holic so I could never get enough of it. And this is post number 2 because I just liked your page on facebook! Don’t know why it’s taken me this long 🙂
Lindsey
June 28, 2011 at 11:10 pmWhat a brilliant little contraption!
I would love to see more creative avocado recipes like the one you just posted making a pasta sauce. Avocados are a great source of healthy fat and there are probably so many more things their delicious creamy texture could be put to use for that we haven’t thought of… like the pasta dish for one!
Lisa
June 28, 2011 at 9:15 pmI would love to see a technique for making gnocchi!!
Baking Serendipity
June 28, 2011 at 8:15 pmI love cake pops, but have never seen this cake pop maker before! Lately, I’ve been skipping the popsicle stick just to keep things simple, but this would definitely give me the motivation to get back to the pops!
mzt1
June 28, 2011 at 7:43 pmI would like to know how to easily slice garlic cloves into thin pieces without chopping off my fingers.
Michelle @ A Voracious Appetite
June 28, 2011 at 4:15 pmI’d love to see a healthy take on sweets! I can never get enough sweets 🙂
Aubrey
June 28, 2011 at 3:17 pmI just became a fan on FB!
Roz
June 28, 2011 at 2:03 pmAwww…your Mom’s post and the tribute to your uncle was lovely!!!! I’m in Canada, so can’t enter the giveaway, but had to say that the cake pops look FANTASTIC!!!!!!! They are a party on a stick! Have a wonderful day Maris!
Heidi @ Food Doodles
June 28, 2011 at 12:24 pmI’m a fan on FB
Heidi @ Food Doodles
June 28, 2011 at 12:23 pmI’ve been enjoying your savory recipes lately(like the breakfast burrito and the galette, yum!) so I’d love to see more of those 😀 What an awesome giveaway, I didn’t even know a cake pop maker existed! That is so cool
Kim Kellogg
June 28, 2011 at 12:16 pmI cannot wait to make these…they look incredible!
Laurie
June 28, 2011 at 12:04 pmI’d like to see a simple step-by-step recipe for stuffed artichokes.
Adrienne
June 28, 2011 at 11:32 amI’m a fan on FB!!
Adrienne
June 28, 2011 at 11:31 amI’d love to see some interesting vegetarian appetizer ideas. I have a lot of vegetarians in my family and when they come over I feel so bored with the food I put out. Love the cake pops!:)
sweetlife
June 28, 2011 at 11:14 amgreat giveaway!! I would love to see more on canning also!! great ideas!!
following you on twitter
sweetlife
bonnie
Geni
June 28, 2011 at 11:04 amThese look tremendous! I would love some sushi how-to’s.
AbbyK
June 28, 2011 at 10:49 amIt’s summer now so I would love a great short cake or even ice cream pie recipe. Thank you for the chance to win!!!
Siobhan
June 28, 2011 at 10:35 amI’m new to your blog but I’d love to see a dessert recipe that uses snack foods in it (like pretzels, chips, popcorn, or all three) 🙂
Sharon
June 28, 2011 at 10:21 amI’d love to see more quick dinner recipes – some nights you just have so much to do!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing
June 28, 2011 at 10:16 amhow about a recipe for gnocchi?? one of my fave foods :).
emily (a nutritionist eats)
June 28, 2011 at 8:53 amGreat giveaway!
I’d love to hear a little more about wine. 🙂
Brenda
June 28, 2011 at 8:09 amI would love to see more ideas for side dishes, esp. vegetable ones. I always have trouble coming up with some.thanks
Aparna E.
June 28, 2011 at 8:06 amHere’s the tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/notaleaf/statuses/85695623369723904
Aparna E.
June 28, 2011 at 8:06 amI’m following you on Twitter!
Aparna E.
June 28, 2011 at 8:06 amWine pairings!! I know technically it’s OK to drink wine with what you’d like (or so I’ve heard), but if there are suggestions for vegetarians (like myself) on wine pairings, that would be awesome!
Kathryn
June 28, 2011 at 7:37 amthese look delicious! Id love to see more quick/low ingredient (like 5 ingredients or less or something like that) recipes!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
June 28, 2011 at 7:30 amI tweeted as well!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
June 28, 2011 at 7:29 amWould you believe I’ve never had a cake pop! I know, I know, where have I been?! So I guess I would love to see more recipes like this one.
Blond Duck
June 28, 2011 at 7:05 amI am not talented enough!
Lisa
June 28, 2011 at 4:16 amTweeted the giveaway!
Lisa
June 28, 2011 at 4:16 amOK..why wasn’t I following you on Twitter already? Well..now I am 🙂
Lisa
June 28, 2011 at 4:15 amMY friend would love this! She’s a cake pop diva…and i think she probably buys up the whole lot at Starbucks lol Your cake pops look so pretty!
Little Inbox
June 27, 2011 at 11:50 pm🙁 I’m not qualified to win you give away. Sob sob.
natalie (the sweets life)
June 27, 2011 at 8:46 pmhmm i’m always looking for good make-ahead meals, esp for entertaining!
thanks for the giveaway–love me some cake pops 🙂
Reeni
June 27, 2011 at 8:44 pmI’m your fan on Facebook!
Reeni
June 27, 2011 at 8:43 pmFollowing on twitter and I tweeted!
Reeni
June 27, 2011 at 8:41 pmHow cute! I would love to make donut holes! And I would love to see how you make pie crust – something I have always struggled with but finally seem to be showing some improvement.
Hannah Q.
June 27, 2011 at 8:33 pmAnything with eggs! I’m definitely on an egg kick and am on a mission to try my eggs in lots of different ways. Tips & tricks are welcome!
Dana
June 27, 2011 at 8:33 pmI follow you on facebook
Dana
June 27, 2011 at 8:32 pmThanks for hosting such a fun giveaway!
I’d love to see some vegetarian recipes hearty enough to satisfy meat eaters!
polwig
June 27, 2011 at 7:53 pmI had no idea they have a cake pop maker…. these look so cute
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit
June 27, 2011 at 7:24 pmHow about healthy brown bag lunches? Thanks (to you and your mom) for the giveaway. 🙂
Courtney
June 27, 2011 at 7:13 pmmore dessert recipes! especially brownies!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
June 27, 2011 at 7:12 pmAnd much, much later than my earlier comments, suggested that my Facebook friends like In Good Taste on FB!
Angela
June 27, 2011 at 7:12 pmYour mom’s entry about her brother was so beautiful – it was a pleasure to read it. I need to remember to lead the kind of life that will lead to a remembrance like that. It is super sweet of your mom to offer this giveaway after sharing such a touching post. As to the cake pop maker, I am intrigued by the donut hole option. I have seen several catalogs offering different products in which one can bake donuts. I would love it if you could come up with a baked donut – or donut hole recipe- that doesn’t taste “diet”.
Sarah @ pão e queijo
June 27, 2011 at 7:04 pmOohh love the giveaway! I’d love to see more posts for cooking for 1-2 people!
Christina
June 27, 2011 at 6:51 pmI sent out a tweet!
http://twitter.com/#!/stylish1z/status/85495361485012993
Christina
June 27, 2011 at 6:50 pmThis is awesome! I made cakeballs not too long ago and I made them by hand. It took forever!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
June 27, 2011 at 6:41 pmFB liked
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
June 27, 2011 at 6:40 pmtwitter following & tweeted
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
June 27, 2011 at 6:40 pmI *almost* bought this cake maker from them last week. I have been coveting it, big time!!!
I’d love to see dessert recipes. I mean, they always rock.
The Waspy Redhead
June 27, 2011 at 6:29 pmI’m always looking for recipes or instructions on what to do with proteins. I get anxious when cooking meat for some reason. I’m a super confident baker, but the thought of making a roast paralyzes me. Maybe you’re a vegetarian and you hate this idea? If so, ignore.
I love all your recipes – thanks for hosting a cute giveaway.
Maureen
June 27, 2011 at 6:24 pmWhat a neat gadget ! I’m too far away for the contest but it’s a wonderful prize. Good luck to all the entries.
When I visit your blog I think about your mother and her wonderful brother.
Liz
June 27, 2011 at 6:16 pmAnything chocolate will get my attention 🙂
What a sweet thing for you and your mom to do!
Emma
June 27, 2011 at 5:32 pmI don’t think I would find a cake pop maker useful UNLESS I could find skewers long enough to skewer all twelve of the li’l guys onto a tasty branch of goodness just for myself. Then, yum. Useful.
I gave away a grotty old doughnut maker from Goodwill to someone as a joke Christmas gift. I bet she could be working on making her first million now:)
Dishes of Mrs. Fish
June 27, 2011 at 5:25 pmI have limited drink making experience, so I love seeing your cocktail recipes! Keep them coming. 🙂
katelin
June 27, 2011 at 5:24 pmoooh how fun! i love cake balls/pops!
as for the tip i’d like to see, how do you get the chocolate on cake pops without making a huge mess? haha. or cake balls i should say, i’ve made cake balls and the chocolate is always a very messy process? any tips to make it less messy?
Maris Callahan
June 30, 2011 at 12:31 amWell, I make a mess every time so I don’t know that I’m the one to give advice on that 🙂 BUT I will see what I can do!
Greg
June 27, 2011 at 5:17 pmI love your blog so I say keep doing what you’re doing. I’m always game for more pasta recipes or grilling ideas. If I win a purple cake pop maker, I don’t think my wife would let me live it down, so if I get chosen I’ll donate my prize to Caroline. (If allowed.) But I would still make a super long acceptance comment!
mandy
June 27, 2011 at 5:04 pmI also follow you on facebook!
mandy
June 27, 2011 at 5:04 pmI tweeted.
http://twitter.com/#!/MandyKTD/status/85468436800602112
mandy
June 27, 2011 at 5:03 pmI love all the recipes you feature here. Would love to see more recipes on some of your favorite products and techniques you use when cooking.
cassie
June 27, 2011 at 4:43 pmI’m a fan of IGT on facebook:)
cassie
June 27, 2011 at 4:42 pmI would like to see a great Tres Leche recipe!
Caroline
June 27, 2011 at 4:22 pmI had no idea there was such thing as a cake pop maker. Makes the process so much easier, I love it! I think this would be a great addition to my kitchen. 🙂 I’ll definitely get on the Twitter/Facebook action.
rebecca
June 27, 2011 at 4:22 pmfun giveaway and nifty gadget
Melanie J
June 27, 2011 at 4:05 pmFacebook fan!
Melanie J
June 27, 2011 at 4:04 pmNew Twitter follower and tweeted! @MelsCakeWalk http://twitter.com/#!/MelsCakeWalk/status/85453472597676033
Melanie J
June 27, 2011 at 4:04 pmI liked the above suggestions for madeliene cookies and canning procedures…but I’d also like to see macaroons! 🙂
leanne
June 27, 2011 at 4:03 pmI’d love to see some crockpot recipes that are more than just a hunk of meat in some liquid. Something different to have cooking away while I’m at work!
JulieD
June 27, 2011 at 3:55 pmI already like your blog on facebook 😀
Thanks!
JulieD
June 27, 2011 at 3:55 pmI already follow you and I just tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/TheLittleKitchn/status/85451144402436096
JulieD
June 27, 2011 at 3:54 pmI have always wanted to make a madeleine cookie so I would love to see that!
Lauren@LittleYellowKitchen
June 27, 2011 at 3:51 pmI tweeted some love for you 😉
Patty
June 27, 2011 at 3:50 pmWould like to see more bite size dessert recipes.
Lauren@LittleYellowKitchen
June 27, 2011 at 3:45 pmI loved your wine pairing post! I want more, it was so helpful! 🙂
Logan
June 27, 2011 at 3:32 pmI’d like to see healthy slow cooker recipes. There are a ton of slow cooker recipes out there, but it seems like most of them aren’t very health conscious. Using a crock-pot has so many benefits because you can put all the ingredients inside before you go to work and have a meal waiting for you at the end of the day.
mzt1
June 27, 2011 at 2:54 pmOops, I forgot to post a recipe that I would like to see here. I think I would like to see a low fat, heart healthy chocolate cake. After all, with all these great recipes for amazing cakes, we need something healthy!
melissa@IWasBornToCook
June 27, 2011 at 2:51 pmI’m a fan on Facebook.
melissa@IWasBornToCook
June 27, 2011 at 2:50 pmI feel like you can never have too many quick and easy weeknight meals!
Tara
June 27, 2011 at 2:49 pmI follow you and tweeted!
mzt1
June 27, 2011 at 2:48 pmI am a die-hard fan of this blog. I made the cheesecake this weekend for Glenn. . .I knew him.
Tar
June 27, 2011 at 2:48 pmI would love to see a post on canning and recipes, like jams and jellies or salsas and marinades.
Stephanie
June 27, 2011 at 2:28 pmWhat a sweet giveway! I would love to see recipes with double duty – make one meal and then use leftovers for another recipe. I am horrible at planning ahead! I love when I see Cooking for Two posts, too.
Junia @ Mis Pensamientos
June 27, 2011 at 2:21 pmjust liked u on facebook!
Junia @ Mis Pensamientos
June 27, 2011 at 2:21 pmahhh how adorable~!!!! i never knew this even existed! wow. i seriously thought people rolled each cake pop by hand! haha.
Jontue Speight
June 27, 2011 at 2:14 pmI am a fan on fb 2. I would luv for u to post a recipe for homemade alfredo suavel..
Jontue Speight
June 27, 2011 at 2:13 pmI am a fan on fb. I would luv for u post a recipe on how to make home-made alfredo sauce. I hope I this soo. I can back w/ my kids:)
Autumn @ Good Eats Girl
June 27, 2011 at 2:10 pmI’m always a fan of new quick and easy recipes!
Nami @ Just One Cookbook
June 27, 2011 at 1:40 pmI tweeted!
Nami @ Just One Cookbook
June 27, 2011 at 1:39 pmI really can’t believe I wasn’t a fan of your facebook page. It happens when I click too many fan pages and ended up not being able to follow… email subscription has been helpful. 😉
Nami @ Just One Cookbook
June 27, 2011 at 1:37 pmHi Maris! You are so generous! I’ll be joining your giveaway entry. What I want to see here. I want to know how to make meringue properly and also icing for cupcakes…. hopefully detail enough for beginners. Most baker’s recipes are very simple and I don’t even know what I’m doing is correct….so that would be nice. Your lemon cake pops look so cute and delicious. Kids will go crazy for these for sure!
Lenore
June 27, 2011 at 1:22 pmI follow you on Twitter (@orlndofoodie) and am sending the tweet now! 🙂
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
June 27, 2011 at 1:20 pmAlready a Facebook fan!
Lenore
June 27, 2011 at 1:20 pmI’d love recipes that I can make in large batches and freeze 🙂 also recipes that can be made and given as gifts are always great!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
June 27, 2011 at 1:17 pmI’m already following on Twitter, and just tweeted about the contest.
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
June 27, 2011 at 1:15 pmAhh! This giveaway makes me so excited, not only because I love cake pops (which I do), but because my sister just gave me Bakerella’s cake pops book for my birthday and this would be the icing on the cake (haaa, pun intended).
I’d love to see budget-friendly suggestions for those of us who are pinching pennies when we go to the grocery store. There are certain ingredients or items I can only afford in my dreams!
Lisa in NJ
June 27, 2011 at 1:14 pmI also just “liked” you on Facebook!!!!
Lisa in NJ
June 27, 2011 at 1:12 pmHere is my link for my twitter post…
http://twitter.com/#!/xmstazx/status/85409948078583809
Lisa in NJ
June 27, 2011 at 1:10 pmI would love to see a really good carrot cake recipe.
Maris Callahan
June 29, 2011 at 7:18 pmLisa, here is one I posted a few years ago:
http://ingoodtasteblog.net/in_good_taste/2009/05/time-flies-when-you-re-eating-carrot-cake.html
Sarah
June 27, 2011 at 1:07 pmI’d like to see some recipes for slow cookers! Those are great for cold nights when you are working all day and just want to eat as soon as you get home. I also second the request for canning! In particular, I’d love to can my own salsa and peaches. xoxo
Erica
June 27, 2011 at 1:04 pmThese are SO cute! I am always making treats for my fellow group fitness instructors and I know they would LOVE these! In terms of the question:
what is one [or more than one!] recipe or cooking technique you’d love to see written here on In Good Taste? I’d love to see how you entertain! What are your menus like and can you give us some sample menus?
Katie
June 27, 2011 at 1:00 pmOh, and fan on facebook, of course!
Shari @ Chicago Cuisine Critique
June 27, 2011 at 1:00 pmI also already like you on facebook.
Lexi
June 27, 2011 at 1:00 pmI just tweeted too! (@lexilooo)
Katie
June 27, 2011 at 1:00 pmI would love suggestions on wine pairings. Fingerfood apps & desserts specifically. Love your site, Maris!!
Maris Callahan
June 29, 2011 at 7:16 pmSo glad you like the wine pairings! I love any excuse to make finger foods and drink wine 🙂
Lexi
June 27, 2011 at 12:58 pmI’m a fan of yours on facebook!
Lexi
June 27, 2011 at 12:58 pmYum, I LOVE cake pops! So much fun!
Funny that Taylor mentioned canning, because I was going to say the same thing! A friend of mine has been doing it lately, and now I want to try too!
Taylor
June 27, 2011 at 12:56 pmAnd I’m a fan on FB!
Shari @ Chicago Cuisine Critique
June 27, 2011 at 12:55 pmAwesome giveaway! I already follow on twitter. 🙂
Taylor
June 27, 2011 at 12:55 pmI follow you on Twitter and tweeted 🙂
Mary
June 27, 2011 at 12:50 pmI’d love to see more recipes for vegetables. I really like the recipes you feature here and I’d like to see how you handle vegetables. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Maris Callahan
June 29, 2011 at 7:14 pmHave some great veggie recipes coming up! Thanks for being such a dedicated reader!
Caitlyn
June 27, 2011 at 12:47 pmAND I just sent out lots of suggestions to friends. You better believe that the second you were on Pioneer I sent the link to about 20 people. So proud of you, lady!
Caitlyn
June 27, 2011 at 12:47 pmI’m a fan on Facebook 🙂
Caitlyn
June 27, 2011 at 12:46 pmI’d love to see more casserole recipes- Rob and I love to make these for work-night dinners because they’re fast and we have leftovers for the next day’s lunch. One of us is usually wrangling the baby while the other is furiously cooking dinner in the kitchen… But I’d also love to see homemade pizza recipes! I’m dying to get a stone and start on my own homemade dough. I’d love to make my own Hawaiian pizza!
Nelly Rodriguez
June 27, 2011 at 12:46 pmDefinitely a fan of IGT on FB!
Nelly Rodriguez
June 27, 2011 at 12:45 pmI follow of course, and tweeted!
Nelly Rodriguez
June 27, 2011 at 12:45 pmI’d love to see more recipes with bananas! 😉 Though I am partial to them….
Taylor
June 27, 2011 at 12:45 pmI would love to see some how-to’s on canning!
Kay
June 27, 2011 at 12:32 pmI’m a fan on Facebook
Kay
June 27, 2011 at 12:29 pmI Tweeted the giveaway @kay819
Kay
June 27, 2011 at 12:29 pmI love this!
I can always use more tips/recipes on dishes that freeze/keep well – perfect for busy weeknights!