Dara from Cookin’ Canuck and I are so excited to announce that the California Avocado 4th of July Blast recipe linkup is finally open! We can’t wait to see what you’ve created with delicious California Avocados.
We know how much everyone loves avocados, so we are certain this is going to be one heck of an awesome party!
Remember… when you follow the instructions to share your avocado recipes with us, you will be eligible to win over $1600 in giveaways!
The giveaways include:
- Two separate $500 American Express Gift Cards
- Two separate $250 American Express Gift Cards
- Two separate California Avocado Gift Baskets, valued at $75 each
Participating in the California Avocado 4th of July Blast is simple! Here’s what you need to do…
Required:
- Write and post a recipe on your blog featuring delicious California Avocados. (Your post can be an old post…just PLEASE be sure to link back AND follow #2 below).
- Somewhere in your post, we ask that you include the following “Join Dine & Dish and Cookin’ Canuck for the California Avocado 4th of July Blast, sponsored by the California Avocado Commission.” This, including the links, must be included in your post to be eligible for the prizes.
- Your recipe MUST have fresh California Avocados listed as an ingredient
- Add your link to the California Avocado 4th of July Blast linkup widget on either Cookin’ Canuck or Dine and Dish (Dara and I have the same widget code, so only add it on one site) and leave a comment letting us know you linked up. The great news is you can link up to THREE avocado recipes! Add your avocado recipe anytime between June 27th and July 4th!
- Don’t have a blog? No problem! Simply leave your recipe or a link to your favorite California Avocado recipe in the comments section of either Dine & Dish or Cookin’ Canuck during the week the #CaAvoBlast wideget is open (June 27th – July 4th , 2012).
For additional entries:
Become a Fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook. Leave a separate comment on this post indicating you completed this.
- Follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter. Leave a separate comment on this post indicating you did this.
- Tweet the following –> Join @cookincanuck & @dineanddish now for #CaAvoBlast. Share your @Ca_Avocados recipes. $1600 in prizes. http://bit.ly/Owb30V <– Leave a separate comment on this post indicating you’ve completed this.
And that’s it! Pretty simple, right? We’ll keep the linkup open through July 4th. Winners will be announced the following week . All winners with a valid entry will be selected at random using random.org. Winners will be emailed and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Giveaways available to U.S. residents only. Thanks for participating!
Disclosure: A special thanks to the California Avocado Commission for hosting this great event. I have been compensated for my time but all opinions are my own.
Was excited to share my favorite restaurant remake with everyone!
I am Following the California Avocado Commission on Twitter
I Tweeted the following –> Join @cookincanuck & @dineanddish now for #CaAvoBlast. Share your @Ca_Avocados recipes. $1600 in prizes. http://bit.ly/MBgNPH
Can’t wait to share another California Avocado recipe that I am making tonight!!
One of my favorite ways to enjoy avacado…
One ripe avacado, chunked
One ripe tomato, chunked
Two hard boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
Pensey’s Florida pepper to taste
Sea salt to taste
Serves 2.
Oh, I love Penzeys! In fact, all my spices (with the exception of crystallized ginger, not really a spice) are from there! I love their simple packaging!
I’ve entered – thanks for the opportunity!
I follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/TeresaShaw/status/217976242555723776
Tweeted https://twitter.com/TeresaShaw/status/217976242555723776
I really like frito pie/leftover chile with smashed avocado, lime, garlic, tomato and onion on top.
Following, liked and tweeted!!
Looking forward to creating some new avocado recipes 🙂
I always feel silly leaving a comment that just says, “Hey! Guess what? I liked them on facebook.” So here’s a little something extra. I use my 8″ chef knife to remove the pit. I just chop right in the center of that pit, twist and voila! I know, this is not a new trick……
Here’s my comment about following them on twitter. I love avocados. I especially love them in tortilla soup, where they get creamier due to the heat of the soup. I won’t eat tortilla soup without the avocado!
And finally, here is my comment about tweeting about the contest. All contests ask you to tweet about them, but I actually wanted to tweet about this. Not only because I want to win (of course), but also because I hope to find some great avocado recipes – even if it’s just adding a little something extra to my guacamole, like craisins.
I added a recipe and tweeted!
I just linked a recipe for Avocado with Tortillas Chips =)
Thanks for hosting the giveaway and linky party.
I just liked California Avocado Commission on Facebook.
I started following ca_avocados on Twitter.
Sorry, I already twitted Join @cookincanuck & @dineanddish now for #CaAvoBlast. Share your @Ca_Avocados recipes. $1600 in prizes. http://bit.ly/Owb30V
I could eat avocados every day!! Thanks for all the fun! I linked up my tortilla cups
I tweeted about this partay too!!
I linked up! 🙂
I also tweeted!
What a fun par-tay!! I linked up my Chipotle Guac Knock Off recipe…from one of my very first blog posts **cringe** I resisted the urge to just delete the whole post and awful pictures 😉
I tweeted ♥
Yummy avocado fries!!
http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/05/08/easy-avocado-fries-recipe
Just linked up.
I’m a fan of California Avocado Commission on Facebook.
I follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter.
I linked up the Warm Quinoa Salad with California Avocado
Linked up the California Avocado Deviled Eggs
And I tweeted too!
Following CA Avo Commission on Twitter!
Tweeted to all our followers!
Thanks for a great giveaway! I linked up!
I’m already following CA Avocado Commission on Twitter. 🙂
Just tweeted to followers!
Became a fan of the California Avocado Commission 🙂
I’m a fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.
This is such a fun contest. I love California Avocados and I’m linking up my favorite Japanese Apple Salad.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
I became a Fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Following the California Avocado Commission on Twitter
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Tweeted about this giveaway and contest. Here’s the link: https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/218243044418396160
amy [at] utry [dot] it
I’m submitting the Summer Berries, Arugula and Avocado Salad as my second entry. 🙂 Hope you all enjoy it as much as my family does.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
I linked up my Avocado Mango Salsa!
I am now following the California Avocado Comission on Twitter.
(menusmeals4moms)
I tweeted about the giveaway!
(menusmeals4moms)
I added a link (2 of them!) this is GREAT!
I follow California Avocados on Twitter.
I tweeted.
I added a link. 🙂
I followed CA on twitter.
I tweeted. 🙂
I’ve linked up two recipes!
I’m a fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook
I follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/HomeCookMemory/status/218461528142254080
I love avocados…
This is really a fresh avocado. My favorite fruit is avocado. I love to make avocado recipe.
This is beautiful giveaway. I hope I win.
I linked up one recipe, Black Bean Roasted Corn Guacamole.
I tweeted!
I followed the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.
I became a fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.
Thanks so much for the contest and the links to all the other recipes! I love avocado!!
I love this California avocado July blast recipe linked up. Thanks for sharing it.
Excellent link-up!
I Liked the California Avocado Commision On Facebook.
I’m linking up my 3rd recipe: Yuzu Shrimp and Halibut Ceviche. Hope you’ll enjoy this perfect summer appetizer as much as we do.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
http://www.prettypolishedperfect.com/2012/4/triplep-in-kitchen.html.
Disregard This Link. Wrong Link.
http://www.morethanmary.com/2011/01/heavenly-and-healthy-delicious-dish-baked-avocado-fries/
I linked up foolproof guacamole, and a 10 minute shrimp and avocado tostado.
Just added our avocado pasta recipe — thanks so much bringing us all together 🙂 -Joanne
I’ve linked up my Green Goddess dressing, am following @CA_Avocado on twitter, have become a fan on FB and have tweeted about the 4th of July Blast. What fun!
Just realizing I needed to leave separate comments for all (first linky party :)). Became a fan of California Avocado Commission on Facebook!
Following @CA_Avocados on Twitter!
Tweeted about this great California Avocado 4th of July Blast recipe linkup!
Round 2 of the Guacamole Wars is up now!
I linked up Grilled Pineapple Avocado Salad.
I linked up….#101.
Thank you.
I am a Fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.
Following the California Avocado Commission on Twitter (@won2x).
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/won2x/status/220652119957573632
Thank you.