Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a Giveaway!



This giveaway is now closed!

*Sorry no Floating Islands for TWD this week, but check out Shari's great blog for the recipe!*

Happy Chinese New Year! This is the year of the Ox. Helping you celebrate a little late, I have 6 Wanchai Ferry Dinner Kits to giveaway! I am going to pick 3 winners to each receive 2 dinner kits of your choice.

I was sent some samples of the Spicy Garlic Chicken, so I cooked a box up for lunch time for me & Mr. I knew it'd be spicy, so I did it while the kids were at school. This made enough for 3 adults, so I doubt you'd get up to 6 servings. This was a little spicy, it does have red pepper flakes in it, but I could handle it (and I'm not one for too spicy). You toss the fresh chicken in the cornstarch and it makes it nice and crispy, the jasmine rice smells SO good while cooking, and the sauce was great. I added some bell peppers & onion blend to give it some color with the additional bamboo shoots. I've gotta say this was pretty darn good, for a meal from a box.

These dinner kits can provide up to six servings each when one pound of chicken is added, and can be customized with added vegetables or alternate proteins such as shrimp, beef and even tofu. Take a look at their site to learn more, and even print a $1 off coupon for your next purchase!



So, all you have to do is leave a comment and:

  1. tell me what Chinese sign you were born under (I'm year of the Tiger!)
  2. tell me what 2 flavors you would like to receive (see below)
  3. leave a valid email so I can contact you for your address if you win

Pick a flavor:

  • Sweet & Sour Chicken

  • Spicy Garlic Chicken

  • Kung Pao Chicken

  • Cashew Chicken

Giveaway ends: 7 pm pst, Monday, February 16, 2009

The fine print:
-Open to USA readers only please
-Winners will emailed, blogged and also be posted on my Twitter & Flickr
-I will choose a random winner using Random.org



Good luck!




59 comments:

  1. kitronaFebruary 10, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    I had the sweet and sour before, and it was really good! I'm a horse. I'd like to try the Spicy Garlic Chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken... they both sound really good!

    kitrona at gmail dot com :)

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  2. m.a.February 10, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    I think I'm first, wouldn't that be fun! I was born the year of the monkey. Interesting... The food looks so yummy - I think I'd like the sweet & sour and the cashew. my email is mnicolaysen11 (at) whitworth.edu. Happy blogging!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    My Chinese sign is the Rooster. If I win I would love to receive Kung Pao Chicken and Cashew Chicken.

    Amber@Boggess.net

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  4. Kathleen BadeFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Hi There!


    Rabbit is my year.

    Spicy garlic and cashew chicken would be my choices!


    hurricanekate88@hotmail.com

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  5. Phyllis BlickensderferFebruary 10, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Well, I now know my Chinese year sign is the Snake. Amazing the things I learn from you, Rachelle! And, if I am 'Random'ized, I'd love to try Kung Pao and Cashew Chicken. My most used e-mail is BlickMail at Yahoo.com.

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  6. Leslie M.February 10, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Hi Rachelle, can you believe I am an OX? Darn it! I wanted to be something graceful and beautiful. An OX! DARN! Oh well! hahahha

    I would love the Spicy Garlic Chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken. Bet Hubby would love these! (I'm a vegetarian Ox!)

    Gosh, you do the "funnest stuff"!
    Thanks again for a fun giveaway, and you are spoiling the daylights out of us!
    Leslie
    LeslieVeg@msn.com

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  7. JenHunsakerFebruary 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    I was born in the year of the rabbit (hope that doesn't date me too much). I'd love to try the Spicy Garlic Chicken or the Kung Pao Chicken. We love spicy foods, though I'd have to make something separate for the kiddoes. Thanks!
    derekandjennifer97@yahoo.com

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  8. Carolyn GFebruary 10, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I am a Dragon!! I would love to try the Kung Pau Chicken and the Garlic Chicken. Yummo!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I am the Year of the Snake, I would like the Kung Pao and the Spicy Garlic Chicken I had the Kung pao one it was really good! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
    Sam
    superbutterfly12@yahoo.com

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  10. LovesAvocadoFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Year of the Boar! Who would have thought! Haha Love your blog hun! Those look so yummy. I would love to try the Kung Pao and the Sweet & Sour Chicken. Thanks :)

    Fnkymdna@gmail.com

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    I was born in the year of the dog, and my particular dog year is a water year, so I'm a water dog (the 5 elements, water, earth, fire, metal, and wood, go on a 60-year cycle). So... I can swim? Heh. I had a link for this, but it's down at the moment, so if you look up "chinese zodiac" on wikipedia, you can get an overview.

    Our flavour preferences would be spicy garlic chicken and kung pao chicken.

    camille@brokenrecord.ca (and you know I don't actually live in Canada at the moment)

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  12. Reva SkieFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I am year of the dog. I would choose spicy garlic and kung pao. I am all about the bite and spicy. Thanks for the chance.

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  13. DewiFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    My gosh, I am drooling...
    That chicken look so silky and delicious.
    Cheers,
    Elra

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  14. auntreneFebruary 12, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    I was born in the year of the Tiger. I would love to try the Spicy Garlic Chicken and the Kung Pow Chicken.
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    Rene
    itsjustmerene2003atyahoodotcom

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  15. MelanieFebruary 12, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    I was born under the year of the ox (73).
    I'd love to try the "spicy garlic chicken" and the "kung pao chicken".
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. daizeeFebruary 12, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    I'm a Horse and I would like Spicy Garlic Chicken & Cashew Chicken if I'm lucky enough to be a winner.

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  17. DanielleFebruary 12, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    I'd love to try
    Spicy Garlic Chicken

    Kung Pao Chicken

    Thanks
    drellis500(at)gmail.com

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    year of the rabbit! :)

    Sweet & Sour Chicken

    Spicy Garlic Chicken

    Those flavors look yummy!

    Thanks so much!

    dreamzz12{at}aol{dot}com

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  19. dctmFebruary 12, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Year of the Rooster...
    I would like to win the sweet/sour chicken and kung pao. Thanks

    dctm at bellsouth dot net

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  20. AshleyFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    I'm year of the Tiger.

    We love these things. The Sweet and Sour Chicken isn't too good, so I wouldn't recommend that one though.

    I love the Garlic Chicken so that would be one of my choices and I've been wanting to try the Cashew Chicken so that's my second.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I'm from the year of the rat. I'd love to try out the Sweet & Sour Chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken. Thanks!
    byujan@yahoo.com

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  22. Cassavaugh FamilyFebruary 12, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    It was the year of the Dragon!
    The Spicy Garlic and Cashew would be tops!

    Thanks

    foodisfun@earthlink.net

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  23. MaddyRuFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Ooops-I might be posting twice, but I forgot to leave my e-mail. I am a rooster and I would like to try the Garlic Chicken and the Cashew Chicken.

    MaddyRu41@gmail.com

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  24. WandaFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Ummm the rat, I think!

    The Sweet & Sour looks like something my family would eat.
    Yum.

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  25. WonderfulFebruary 12, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    I'm a Rat, and if I win, I'd like the Spicy Garlic and Kung Pao Chicken. My email is suorange06@yahoo.com.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    I'm a pig. Oh, I was born in the y ear of the pig too. :) We'd love to try the spicy chicken and the kung pao

    thanks!

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  27. Rachelle SFebruary 12, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    *Posting for Angie*

    Hi,
    I was born in the year of the sheep!
    Sweet and Sour
    and
    Kung Pao Chicken

    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    Most generous of you!
    baileybobby6(at)hotmail.

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  28. UnknownFebruary 12, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    I'm an Ox,although I don't think it describes me very well... And I'd go with the Cashew Chicken and the Sweet and Sour Chicken. Thanks for entering me.
    unforgetable_dreamer_always (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

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  29. BeLoVed AiMeEFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    yummy giveaway. I am a HORSE. The two flavors I pick are Spicy Garlic and Sweet & Sour. :)
    hisbelovedaimee @ hotmail.com

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  30. JennaFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    These look really tasty. I would love to try the Spicy garlic Chicken. I am always looking for quick and easy dinner ideas. Thanks so much!

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  31. AnyaFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    My Chinese sign is the Dog.

    I'd like the Kung Pao Chicken and the Spicy Garlic Chicken. Thanks.

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  32. MelindaFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I think I'm the goat haha

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  33. noreenFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    I am a tiger and I would love to try the spicy garlic and the sweet and sour

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  34. one frugal ladyFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    I am a rooster! I would love to try these! I would pick the Spicy Garlic Chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken. Thanks!

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  35. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    I'm also born in the year of the Tiger! I'd like to try the Cashew Chicken and Kung Pao chicken, but they all sound pretty yummy.

    boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. AngelFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    # Sweet & Sour Chicken

    # Spicy Garlic Chicken

    dog

    angelnavywife at msn dot com

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  37. Renee GFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    I was born in the year of the rat.

    I would like to try the Kung Pao Chicken and the Sweet and Sour Chicken.

    rsgrandinetti(at)Yahoo(dot)com

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    year of the tiger
    mjharvey26 at yahoo dot com

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  39. judybrittleFebruary 14, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I'm a snake. I would love to try the Sweet & Sour and the Cashew Chicken. They sound so good! Thank you!

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  40. Helen SFebruary 14, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Year of the Horse
    I would like to try the Kung Pao Chicken and the Cashew Chicken.
    helencutie06@aol.com

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  41. Kimberly GailFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    I was born in the year of the rat.

    Spicy garlic chicken
    Cashew chicken

    why_not_4@yahoo.com

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  42. PlowladyFebruary 15, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    spicey garlic, kung poa chicken

    mariannakeough at hotmail.com

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  43. PlowladyFebruary 15, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    I'm a rabbit, although...years ago, it said I was a dragon, so not sure WHAT I am LOL!

    mariannakeough at hotmail.com

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    I'm year of the rat. Thanks again for the giveaway! I think my two choices would be Spicy Garlic Chicken and Kung Pao Chicken.


    Chris
    zekks at yahoo dot com

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  45. Cheryl RFebruary 15, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    The year of the rat. EEK

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  46. Carolyn SharkasFebruary 15, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I was born under the sign of the monkey ( that explains alot, lol) These look really good, my family loves Chinese food. The Kung Pao Chicken and the Spicy Garlic sound delicious.

    thanks for sharing

    ceashark at aol dot com

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  47. Jessica AFebruary 15, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    My sign is the ox. How lovely! If I win I would love the cashew and the sweet and sour chicken! I can always go for Chinese food!
    Jessica A
    Jesso22@yahoo.com

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  48. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    I'm a tiger, rawrrr. :) Thanks for this giveaway. I'd love to win a Cashew Chicken and a Sweet & Sour Chicken!
    -Nessa D.
    vanessa.hkp at hotmail dotcom

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  49. NancyFebruary 15, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    My sign is a snake...
    What a great giveaway! I'd love to try the Cashew Chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken.

    Nancy
    nlarma@gmail.com

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  50. Simply InnocenceFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway!
    My chinese zodiac is Rat. Isnt it bad?
    I'd love to try the Spicy Garlic Chicken or the Kung Pao Chicken as we love spicy foods.
    My id is rajikarthik@hotmail.com

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  51. Amy LFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    1. I was born under the sign of the Ox
    2. The flavors I would want are Cashew Chicken and Sweet & Sour Chicken
    3. aleach6179(AT)gmail(dot)com

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  52. Aaron and MelissaFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I was born in the year of the sheep. I would like to get the kung pao chicken and the sweet and sour chicken.

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  53. k8lynrFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    my chinese year:
    the horse

    the flavors i'd pick:
    Kung Pao Chicken
    Cashew Chicken

    email address-o:
    jaded_anthem@yahoo.com

    yay, food!

    -kate

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  54. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    My chinese sign is the rooster.
    The two flavors I choose is: Sweet and Sour Chicken and Cashew Chicken

    jrandtam[at]columbus[dot]rr[dot]com

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  55. NadiFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    I'm a Dragon! I'd love to try the sweet and sour chicken and the Kung Pao chicken. Thanks!

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  56. MarilynFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Oh, I have no clue what year I am!!!
    I would LOVE to try the spicy garlic chicken and the kung pao chicken!!

    Thanks for the Giveaway!

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  57. NicoleFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Hi There! I was born under the OX and would love to win the Kung Pao and Spicy Garlic. Thanks!

    nicole0110 at roadrunner dot com

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  58. Sandy SFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    I am a Rabbit. Thanks for the chance to win. I would love Cashew Chickem or Kung Pau Chicken.

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  59. Rachelle SFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    ***********************
    Whoops! I lost track of what day and time it is! Feels like a weekend day here with no school. OK, let's choose the winners!
    ***********************

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