Saturday, December 26, 2009

Win a $10 Whole Foods Gift Card




Just in time for New Years, Whole Foods is offering some really great deals and recipes to help stretch your budget. Here is a list of their offerings:

At less than 50¢ a piece, their“small bites” recipes are the budget-minded party host’s solution for a delicious party! Here are links to a few great recipes:
Just in time for the college bowl games on New Years Day, or if you don’t feel like cooking after ringing in the New Year, Whole Foods Market is offering the following on January 1st:
  • Two shrimp platters (caught using sustainable seafood practices) for $15.99
  • $0.89/pound chicken wings in a variety of flavors, including Teriyaki Wings, Mesquite BBQ Wings, Ginger Soy Wings, Korean Sesame Wings, Ginger Teriyaki Wings, Jamaican Jerk Wings, Tequila & Lime Wings, Chipotle Wings and Baja Wings
Thanks to my friends at Whole Foods, I am pleased to offer a $10 Whole Foods gift card giveaway.

For your first (and mandatory) entry into this contest, go to the Whole Foods website and comment with which recipe you would like to make. Please make sure to leave your email address in your comments.

To earn extra entries you can (please leave a comment for each additional entry):

1) Follow Santa Barbara Whole Foods on Twitter (click here and then comment with your twitter name)

2) Become a fan of Santa Barbara Whole Foods on Twitter (click here and then comment with your facebook name)

3) Become a follower of my blog or let me know if you already follow (please don't do anonymous, i have to be able to see you)

4) Become an email subscriber of my blog or let me know if you already subscribe

5) Blog about this contest (and comment with the url)

6) Add my button to your sidebar (and comment with the url)

7) Follow my Becca's Contest List blog

8) Follow me on twitter and tweet about the contest including @sbshortie and @wfmsantabarbara (comment with your twitter name and the url of your tweet)

This contest is open to anyone with a US mailing address that is 18+. Contest ends Saturday, January 9th at 11:59 pm pacific time. Winner will be picked and notified by email shortly after.

381 comments:

  1. Crap...you have as many rules as Quilly and I did on our 12 Days of Christmas...LOL. Hun...please dont include this comment in anything. I don't think we have a Whole Foods and I don't wanna take away from someone else that can use this...Boy...you are the rule Queen :)

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  2. Would like to make the Mushroom Breakfast Casserole! :)

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  3. I like the recipe for Fresh Pineapple Salsa.

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  4. I want to make the
    Chocolate-Covered Matzo Bark
    basktcakes@aol.com

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  5. PB & J Pancakes look really yummy!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. The Challah French Toast sounds good to me!

    Sheila
    skkorman@bellsouth.net

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  7. I'd like to make the Mexican Taco Stew ... and soon!

    Donna
    dlhaley@hotmail.com

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  8. biscuits with smoked salmon mverno@roadrunner.com

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  9. Yumm the Chocolate Mocha Sugar Cookies sound amazing!
    Ill try the recipe sometime

    melis4745@yahoo.com

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  10. I follow whole foods on twitter as lissaxolove

    melis4745@yahoo.com

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  11. I blogged

    http://lissaxolove-melissa.blogspot.com/2009/12/beccas-backyard-is-giving-away-whole.html

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  12. I added your button to my blog

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  13. love to try the Ham and Roasted Pear Crostini recipe

    chromiumman (at) mail (dot) com

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  14. I'd like to make Tamari and Honey Glazed Scallops.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  15. I follow Becca's Contest list blog.

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  16. I subscribe to Becca's Backyard via email.

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  17. The Moist and Decadent Dark Chocolate Brownies would be gone in no time between my father and my husband loving dark chocolate.

    msgb245 at gmail dot com

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  18. Mozzarella and Tomato Napoleons sound good!
    honeybeez80@yahoo.com

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  19. would love to make Zucchini Bread
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  20. i'd like to try the spinach stuffed mushrooms...sounds good and 50 cents a serving!

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  21. I would like to make Blue Cheese and Pecan Stuffed Dates.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  22. Twitter follower of Santa Barbara Whole Foods: rhoneygee

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  23. The Challah French Toast is my pick.


    adamnsarahsmall@yahoo.com

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  24. I follow SB Whole Foods on Twitter
    princesssmall


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  25. I follow your blog Sarai

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  26. chocolate truffles w/pink salt-jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  27. I follow-jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  28. Follow contest list-jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  29. I would love to try the Classic Chicken Fried Rice.

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  30. I'd like to make the Roasted Salmon Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Ricotta.

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  31. the recipe for spinach stuffed mushrooms looks divine!
    oheeyore at hotmail dot com

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  32. whole foods twitter follower - oheeyore
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  33. blog follower of your blog
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  34. becca's contest list blog follower
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  35. Savory Sausage and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole - my husband really wants me to make this recipe

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  36. I subscribe,
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  37. Baked Panettone French Toast with Apples and Cranberries sounds delicious! utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  38. Following you on google friend connect
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  39. The sausage and cheddar breakfast casserole sounds good

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  40. Yum, I would love to make their Challah French Toast recipe!!
    kkondek at gmail.com

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  41. I follow here http://beccascontestlist.blogspot.com/!
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  42. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/7094417702
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  43. Classic Chicken Fried Rice

    deborahcraft at yahoo dot com

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  44. I am following whole foods santa barbara-jackilu is my twitter name
    twinjackienurse at gmail..com

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  45. Became a fan on facebook
    Jackie Ludwig
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  46. I am following your blog
    jlu
    twinjackienurse at gmail.com

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  47. I am a subscriber!
    twinjackienurse at gmail.com

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  48. Blogged
    twinjackienurse.blogspot.com
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  49. Following Becca's Contest List blog
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  50. Tweeted! http://twitter.com/jackilu/status/7095884593

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  51. I would love to try the Sage and Garlic Turkey Burgers : )

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  52. I follow Santa Barbara Whole Foods on twitter : )
    bkennedy02

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  53. I follow your blog with Google Friend Connect : )

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  54. I subscribe to your emails via Feedburner : )

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  55. I follow Becca's list of Contests Blog : )

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  56. The Challah French Toast sounds good

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  57. I would like to make the fresh pineapple salsa.
    courteneycourteney@yahoo.com

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  58. I follow your blog.
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  59. I am an email subscriber.
    courteneycourteney@yahoo.com

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  60. I follow Becca's Contest List blog.
    courteneycourteney@yahoo.com

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  61. I would like to make the Homemade Dried Fruit and Herb Tea

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  62. I Follow my Becca's Contest List blog

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  63. The Dried Fruit and Herb tea sounds good. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  64. The black bean hummas sounds interesting.

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  65. I would like to make the Mexican taco stew.

    clink05 at yahoo dot com

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  66. tweet
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  67. I'd love to try the Mushroom Breakfast Casserole.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  68. The Baked Panettone French Toast with Apples and Cranberries looks amazing. Thanks!

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  69. The Gluten Free Morning Glory muffins sound amazing, and perfect for our house guests who have wheat allergies.

    hawaiismn(at)gmail(dot)com

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  70. I'm following Santa Barbara Whole Foods on Twitter - my twitter name is hawaiismn.

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  71. I'm a fan of Santa Barbara Whole Foods on Facebook - my name is Sarah Grosjean.

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  72. I'm a blog follower.

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  73. I'm following Becca's Contest List blog.

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  74. MMM, mushroom breakfast casserole!

    bnewma4@gmail.com

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  75. I subscribe to your blog via email

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  76. The tamari and honey glazed scallops looks wonderful!.. I subscribe via email. remlingk@hotmail.com

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  77. One of my New Year's resolutions is to make more soup so I'd give a go to their Chicken and Wild Rice with Mushroom soup. Sounds delish!

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  78. I'd like to make Challah French Toast.
    pkildow at gmail dot com

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  79. I'm a subscriber.

    I'd like to try the Grape Tomato and Avocado Salad.

    safety_chick@hotmail.com

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  80. I'd love to make the Pumpkin Chocolate Cake!

    thecouponchica at hotmail dot com

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  81. I would like to make the Baked Panettone French Toast with Apples and Cranberries.

    SIMSHABS@aol.com

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  82. I am an e mail subscriber.

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  83. Chocolate-Covered Matzo Bark!!! YUM! ilovetea(at)hellokitty.com

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  84. I'd like to make the Pork Tenderloin and Napa Cabbage Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette. Yum!

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  85. Challah French Toast
    Jennifer
    jennmagin(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  86. I would like to make the Baked Panettone french toast.

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  87. Chocolate Mocha Sugar Cookies
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  88. always wanted to try and make homemade salsa, so pineapple salsa looks good to me

    wheresmyrain@yahoo.com

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  89. Flourless Brownies oh yeah perfect for South Beach dieters

    lisa104(@) cox.net dot net

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  90. The Chicken Fried Rice would be nice to make. Thanks!

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  91. I would probably substitute something else for the corn, but otherwise the Chipotle Veggie Stew sounds great!
    lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com

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  92. I would make the morning glory muffins. Used to have that recipe I think but lost it. Thanks for this opportunity!

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  93. Roasted Salmon Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Ricotta. I love salmon and feta so this would be wonderful.

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  94. Veggie-Packed Pesto sounds like a good recipe
    con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  95. Spinich Stuffed Mushrooms would be yummy:)

    mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com

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  96. The Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms sounds yummy!

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  97. The biscuits with smoked salmon and creamy chive spread. yum!

    lavendarlittle at gmail dot com.

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  98. I'd like to try the Spiced Parsnip and Apple Muffins

    timmiedeluca@comcast.net

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  99. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    http://twitter.com/GabbyLowe/status/7175215306

    tweeted (GabbyLowe)

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  100. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    follow whole foods on twitter (GabbyLowe)

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  101. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    fan of whole foods on FB-laura DeLuca

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  102. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    got your button

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  103. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    follow contest blog

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  104. The Irish Oatcakes sound interesting

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  105. Following on twitter (meangirlmeg)

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  106. I like to try the mushroom breakfast casserole. With company coming this would be an easy breakfast to serve.
    Teresa
    dlhewson (at) tidewater (dot)net

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  107. I would love to make the sausage breakfast casserole!

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  108. Mmm...I'd love to try the espresso brownies!!
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  109. i want to make sage and garlic turkey burgers!

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  110. I'd love to make the spinach stuffed mushrooms!

    savvyhousewife@yahoo.com

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  111. Love your blog. I am now a follower.

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  112. I would like to make Thumbprint Cookies with my son.
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  113. I think the Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken sounds delicious!
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  114. I am now following your blog via the blog roll on my blog :)
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  115. I've subscribed to your blog
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  116. I follow you on Twitter (DMBastian)
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  117. Yumm for the Moist and Decadent Dark Chocolate Brownies. Can you tell that I still haven't enough sugar from Christmas?

    LKARambo at comcast dot net

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  118. folliwng Whole Foods on Twitter

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  119. Facebook fan of Whole Foods
    Kathy Cheeseman Rambousek

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  120. new follower

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  121. tweeted
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  122. Follower of Becca's Contest

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  123. I would like to try the Flourless Brownie recipe..the added black beans intrigue me! :)

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  124. I would make the French Pineapple Salsa!

    Megan

    m_zuchowski@hotmail.om

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  125. I'd like to make Curried Pork Stew with Potatoes and Green Beans and the Winter Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Dried Cherries

    t_freckleton[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  126. Their homestyle meat loaf sound delicious.

    karenshome65@yahoo.com

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  127. PB&J Pancakes!

    amanda.townsend2 at gmail dot com

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  128. I'd love to try the Moist & Decadent Dark Chocolate Brownies.


    elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com

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  129. I follow WFMSantaBarbara on twitter as Elkaye.


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  130. I'm a blog follower.


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  131. I follow on twitter as Elkaye and tweeted: http://twitter.com/Elkaye/status/7220574562


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  132. I would like to make the Flourless Brownies!
    eponine367@yahoo.com

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  133. I like the Cheese Bits RECIPE

    Jeanette Huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  134. I'm a followers

    Jeanette Huston
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  135. Following Santa Barbra here

    http://twitter.com/josephvh1982

    Jeanette Huston
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  136. I am an email subscriber.

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  137. the spinach stuffed mushrooms look yummy!
    sabeckstrom at yahoo dot com

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  138. I'd want to make their stovetop whole wheat mac and cheese!

    stef
    cunninghamfamily at gmail dot com

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  139. Yummy! I'd love to make the Cheddar Sausage Bites!

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    misterjimmy at sbcglobal dot net

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  140. I would love to try the Sage and Garlic Turkey Burgers. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com

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  141. I would choose the Ham and Roasted Pear Crostini. My son loves both ham and pears!
    My email address is babybela92@gmail.com

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  142. I follow you.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  143. I'd love to make the espresso brownies-they sound delicious!
    onepilgrim86[at]yahoo.com

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  144. The pumpkin chocolate cake sounds delicious!

    ashleybev[at]gmail[dot]com

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  145. I like the one for Fresh Pineapple Salsa

    Elizabeth

    topgun34er@hotmail.com

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  146. Chocolate Bruno with Hot Sauce!

    Mildred
    stancesf@gmail.com

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  147. i follow you on twitter @creep4ward

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  148. I would love to try their chicken fried rice. In fact...I'm going grocery shopping in a few hours so I think I'll try it for dinner. I had no idea they have so many great recipes on their site! Thanks!

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  149. I would try the Ham and Roasted Pear Crostini recipe, I was given some pears over the holidays and had absolutely no idea what to do with them.
    deanenpr at yahoo.com

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  150. I'd love to try the thumbprint cookies.
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  151. I'd love to try SAVORY TOFU LETTUCE WRAPS. It looks like something that P.F. Chang's serves and is so delicious.

    odrade7 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  152. I would like to make the Black-Eyed Pea Soup.
    chirpatme at rocketmail dot com

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  153. I'm following Santa Barbara Whole Foods on Twitter. (@ErinReisman)
    chirpatme at rocketmail dot com

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  154. I'm following your blog
    chirpatme at rocketmail dot com

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  155. I subscribe by e-mail.
    chirpatme at rocketmail dot com

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  156. I'm following my Becca's Contest List blog.
    chirpatme at rocketmail dot com

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  157. Lemon Ginger Streusel bread! YUM!

    camillegabel at yahoo dot com

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  158. The mushroom breakfast casserole sounds yummy.
    cthompson1477@gmail.com

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  159. The pumpkin chocolate cake recipe sounds yummy!
    maureenruble@yahoo.com

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  160. I subscribe via email!
    maureenruble@yahoo.com

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  161. Challah French Toast sounds good. We are Top Chef fans and would like to visit a Whole Foods store.

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  162. I would try the Recipe:
    Flourless Brownies

    jtrophy at gmail dot com

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  163. I'm following them on twitter @jtrophy at gmail dot com

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  164. I didn't know that Wjole Foods had recipes. The Arugula with Steak, Lemon and Parm Cheese Salad sounds Yummy.

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  165. I would love to make the creamy black bean soup. davisesq212 at gmail dot com

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  166. I follow @WFMSantaBarbara on twitter - @davisesq212

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  167. I Became a fan of Santa Barbara Whole Foods on Facebook (claudia Davis)

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  168. I follow your blog publicly -davisesq212 at gmail dot com

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  169. I am an email subscriber of your blog - davisesq212 at gmail dot com

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  170. Chocolate Mocha Sugar Cookies - definitely have to try these!

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  171. I Follow my Becca's Contest List blog - davisesq212 at gmail dot com

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  172. I'd like to make the My Fruity Nutty Chocolate Valentine Dessert

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  173. Daily Tweet
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  174. Follow on @wfmsantabarbara on Twitter @Moomettes

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  175. Follow on Google Friend Connect
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  176. Would like to try the Frosted Spiced Cupcakes.

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  177. I Follow Santa Barbara Whole Foods on Twitter. @winsome6

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  178. I just signed up to subscribe by mail.
    winit6@hotmail.com

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  179. I follow Becca's Contest List Blog.

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  180. I would like to try making the Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms. They look so yum. Thanks.

    sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com

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  181. I would try the Chicken Fried Rice.
    marcia.goss@gmail.com

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  182. I follow on Twitter. (mgoss123)
    marcia.goss@gmail.com

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  183. The CLUB SANDWICH KABOBS looks great and easy.

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  184. I follow the contest list blog in gfc

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  185. I'd like to try the peanut butter pancakes!

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  186. I want to try the Savory Honeydew and Almond Gazpacho. Jackie hotbunz81@hotmail.com

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  187. I'd love to make the Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

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  188. i'd like to try the Summer Berry Pie recipe

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  189. I would like to try the 'Creamy Black Bean Soup.' Thanks or the giveaway. sweetscove(at)gmail(dot)com

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  190. I'd love to make the "Turkey with Sweet Potato Dumplings" but sub in beans or tofu, or any other veg alternative. It seems so comforting and homey and dumplings and sweet potatoes are two of the greatest things ever!

    email: gabsodon@aol.com

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