To Market, To Market, October 2010 @ Not Quite Nigella

To Market, To Market, October 2010

October 30th, 2010 by Not Quite Nigella
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Hello my lovelies! I know you’ve been waiting for one of these for a while. And truth be told, I had meant to do one for the longest time but September and October (and actually this whole year) has been so busy that I could barely stop to think! But no matter, for hear ye hear ye, we had a fantastic selection of goodies for you this month with a mammoth 16 brands featured! All you have to do for the chance to win something is tell me which item you’d like to try and why. And before you know it, a package could come knocking at your door containing the delicious goodies! These can only be posted within Australia and the giveaway ends at Midnight AEST on the 7th of November, 2010.

Lotus & Ming

I love dumplings with something of a zealous passion and when I received a box of Lotus & Ming goodies I may or may not have done a happy dance (Ok yes I did). These lovely morsels are dumplings with a slight twist from your usual. BBQ pork buns aren’t just BBQ pork buns but instead they are smokey BBQ pork buns. Won tons aren’t just won tons but they’re peking duck and apple wontons. My favourites were the Peking Duck and apple wontons, the chilli chicken dumpings and the scallop and shiitake dumplings which were so addictive! I seriously missed these when they were gone from my plate They also have a great range of fifteen different types of low fat dumplings (yes, all of our prayers have been answered!) as well as vegetarian and vegan goodies as well as dipping sauces and premium seafood like salt and pepper squid and salt and pepper baby whiting.

Thanks to Lotus & Ming, five lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will win a fantastic pack of Lotus & Ming goodies. Drumroll please…. Lotus & Ming Scallop & Shiitake Dumplings, Lotus & Ming Chilli Chicken Dumplings, Lotus & Ming Peking Duck and Apple Wonton, Lotus & Ming Shitake & Leek Spring Rolls, Lotus & Ming BBQ Pork & Plum Spring Rolls, Lotus & Ming Whole baby Whiting, Lotus & Ming Sauce Soy Fusion and Lotus & Ming Sauce Spicy Plum. The total value of each pack is $107.90! As the products are frozen, delivery can only be to the Sydney Metropolitan area.

Barilla

I have a funny story about Barilla. They were kind enough to send me a big box of goodies to try out and this box contained all sorts of great pasta and sauces as well as polenta, bread flour, grissini and pesto (and even their wholemeal pasta which is really good too). It was a veritable treasure trove of deliciousness. Because I travel a lot and Mr NQN doesn’t get to go with me as he has to work (how dull!) he is often left to fend for himself. I don’t often have time to make him something to eat and I got a plaintive email from him one night saying “Our cupboards are totally full but I have nothing to eat”. I mean the man has no idea what to do with truffle salt or paperbark! You see his culinary skills extend purely to cooking pasta and eating it with a bought sauce. So I pointed him in the direction of the Barilla treasure trove and he happily dipped into it every night. Our favourites were the tomato and olive, arrabiata and ricotta sauces, the wholemeal pasta and the cheese tortellini.

Thanks to Barilla, ten lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will win a pack that contains two pasta and two sauce, apron, pasta tin, grissini sticks, Mulino Bianco, instant polenta (to make these polenta fries with gorgonzola sauce!) and a pizza kit! Plus Barilla are also currently running a store promotion wherein if you buy two pastas and two sauces then you then register online for a free cooking class at Casa Barilla. It’s a demonstration style cooking class, with Executive Chef Luca Ciano demonstrating two pasta dishes. And because the winners will be getting two pasta and two sauce in this box they can register straight away and get to go to the class. So not only do 10 lucky NQN readers receive pasta and other goodies to eat, they also get a place at a cooking class!

Twisted Yogurt

The other night I went to the opening of Twisted Yoghurt store in Bondi Beach and made sure that I brought along yoghurt freak Mr NQN. I like yogurt but he seriously luuuurves the stuff. I’ve tried some of the other frozen yogurt places and their yogurt is just way too tangy rendering it way too strong for me (and way too strong for him too) so I remained somewhat nonplussed by the whole frozen yogurt phenomenon. Then I tried some Twisted yoghurt and I was utterly smitten. It was just the right level of sweetness, not overpoweringly sweet and it had a tang but it wasn’t so tangy that your face screws up when you take a spoonful. What Twisted yoghurt does is twists two flavours out of their 18 flavours of yoghurt together so that you get a very cute combination of flavours such as my favourite: green tea and acai berry (aka “Daily Dose”) or green tea and passionfruit (aka “Passion Pop”) or Mr NQN’s favourite the original and mango (aka “Lip Licker”). It is also all made from the non fat Greek yoghurt with live cultures. And because it’s in Bondi Beach and is inhabited by beautiful people, it is 98% fat free. The texture is light and very, very creamy (read: it doesn’t taste low fat!).

Thanks to Twisted Yogurt, fifteen lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will win 2 x 1 litre take home packs so that you can pick and try two flavours (or four if you twist them up!). They blast freeze their take home packs so that they remain creamy and smooth. The winners will need to pick up your prize from the Bondi Beach store at 36 Hall Street, Bondi Beach.

Madame Flavour

I am a huge tea drinker. If you were to step into my kitchen you would see a huge canister of loose leaf Madame Flavour Earl Grey with a twist, my current flavour that gently infuses my favourite tea Earl Grey, with lemon myrtle. Madame Flavour tea pods are great because they come in adorable silky purses and I always look at tea as a welcome break in the day and it is always so much nicer to make tea using nice tea bags if you aren’t brewing loose leaf tea.

Thanks to Madame Flavour five lucky winners will receive the full retail range of infuser pods! This means: two boxes of 25 aromatic Madame Flavour English Breakfast Infuser Pods, one box of 25 Earl Grey Twist Infuser Pods, one box of 18 sensual Sultry Chai Infuser Pods, one box of 18 Green, Jasmine and Pear Infuser Pods and one box of White with Rose infuser pods!

Green & Black’s and Fleur Wood

“What does fashion designer Fleur Wood have to do with food?” I asked when I received her new book Food Fashion Friends. After all, fashionable people don’t tend to eat much. Or do they? Fleur’s new book is a girly tome full of recipes. I must admit I was skeptical at first. I own some of her dresses and thought that they might be full of cocktail party finger food served with a glass of champagne (which is about all that I’ve seen fashion people eat) but there are lush recipes including a stunning rhubarb meringue cake (you will be mine cake!) and a lemon cake with Earl Grey icing. OK some of the pictures are like a fashion magazine and styled to the hilt like a fashion spread but there are some lovely recipes contained within.

Thanks to Green & Blacks organic chocolate, one lucky Not Quite Nigella reader will win a copy of the new Fleur Wood book Food Fashion Friends worth $59.99 as well as a selection of Green & Black’s chocolates with 100g bars of Mint Fondant, Almond, Dark 70%, Milk, Maya Gold and Butterscotch!

Saxa Salt Flakes

Well we’ve all heard about Maldon salt but of course this salt comes all the way from Merry England which is all very fine but also has a tonne of food miles added to it. There is now an Australian salt that rivals Maldon and it is by Saxa. The salt comes from the pristine Great Southern Oceans of Australia too which are so lovely and pure. Chef Justin North endorses it and has created some recipes to go with it (I’m doing the pork belly for Christmas ). They are aimed at the premium end of the market (hehe you know I wouldn’t put just any salt on here!) and are priced at $7.99 a box.

Thanks to Saxa, twelve lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will receive a box of regular Saxa Salt Flakes and a box of iodised Saxa Salt Flakes!

Sandhurst

I’m sure you’ve all seen the Sandhurst items on supermarket shelves. They’re great to put in the cupboard for guests that just pop in (arrgh the dreaded pop ins!). They have a range of lovely goodies but I have to confess my very favourite were the lite semi dried tomatoes. They still packed the intense flavour of a semi dried tomato but they were really low fat too-diet win! Summer bikini win! Along with Lite Semi-dried tomatoes they also have Antipasto mix, Kalamata olives, Prima Scelta Chargrilled Artichokes, Rainbow Olives and Panino mix or Jalapeño stuffed olives

Thanks to Sandhurst, ten lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will win a pack worth $30 each with sixof the above items (I’ll make sure they include the lite semi dried tomatoes, you’ll love them! )

Bonne Maman

Years ago I got in major trouble on my flight when I came back from Europe. Why? Well I had bought about six jars of Bonne Maman jam to take back with me. Of course back then there wasn’t much of a range available as there is now. I ended up taking all six jars out of my luggage lest I pay the dreaded overweight baggage charge and instead I carried them all around the airport like a mad woman. They are great jams and come in lovely flavours with more than 50% real fruit and fruit chunks-I love the chunks! And you probably won’t be surprised to learn that I take to these chunks with a spoon.

Thanks to Bonne Maman, five lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will receive two jars of Bonne Maman jam!

Sun Rice Sweet Cakes and Sun Rice Tumbles

If it seems like I’m your snack pimp, so be it. I am actually trying to send you down a healthy route though. Sun Rice have got two new products-Sun Rice Sweet Rice cakes and Sun Rice Tumbles. One has chocolate one doesn’t. I’ll leave it up to you which one you devour first. The Sun Rice sweet rice cakes come in three flavours: honey (my favourite as it tasted like Honey Weets cereal and I had a nostalgic moment), caramel and apple and cinnamon. They’re just like rice cakes but give you a little sugar hit with some crunch too. The Tumbles, well you coat anything in chocolate and it’s going to instantly taste better (politicians excluded from this general rule). The first one is the classic which I admit I wasn’t particularly taken by-it is puffed rice “tumbled” in milk chocolate while the crunchy was my favourite as it had puffed rice and cornflakes tumbled in cocoa cream and milk chocolate. A bit more crunch is always good

Thanks to Sun Rice, five lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will receive a pack containing all three Sun Rice Sweet Cakes (sorry tea and canister not included) and a share pack and a bar of both the Classic and Crunchy flavours!

The Unexpected Guest

I am a huge granola fan. I like my muesli toasted and with plenty of goodies stuffed within. I’m very picky like that. And The Unexpected Guest’s freestyle granuesli answers both of my specific cereal concerns. Granuesli (aka granola muesli) is considered freestyle as each batch is slightly different. It is hand made in small batches using organic ingredients. It’s for those days where you want something that tastes home made or cafe made (as opposed to coming in a grey cereal box) but you’d rather sleep in than cook. They also post their granuesli anywhere in the world!

Thanks to The Unexpected Guest, five lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will win a 500g bag of The Unexpected Guest’s Freestyle Granuesli!

Black Swan Yoghurts

When I told Mr NQN that we were expecting a yoghurt delivery he actually high fived me. Men are such funny creatures. Despite my proclivity for sweets, my favourite yogurt is a lovely, thick natural yogurt. As far as dairy goes, I am a full fat kind of girl although I wish I had a taste for low fat. So I wasn’t too hopeful when a low fat and a non fat yogurt arrived. After all fat equals flavour right? But the low fat natural yogurt is actually very creamy indeed. It’s a Greek yogurt which is my favourite kind of yogurt so I happily dug in. It was creamy and not watery at all and I even managed to make a lovely labne (yogurt cheese) out of the low fat yogurt which I considered a bit of a miracle. As for the non fat I didn’t even get the chance to try to make that into labne as Mr NQN devoured that as fast as Charlie Sheen on a news headline.

Thanks to Black Swan, five lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will win a 500g tub of natural low fat yogurt and a 500g tub of non fat yogurt! Due to delivery of cold goods, this can only be delivered to Melbourne based readers.

Endeavour Vintage Beer

The subject of beer is a contentious one with my friend’s husbands. Philippe adores boutique beer while Hot Dog loves “regular” beer and calls Philippe all sorts of cruel names when he takes out a bottle of designer beer out of his “chilly bin”. I served the Endeavour Beer Pale Ale and Amber Ale at my recent Halloween party. Hot Dog took me aside and was dying to tell me about it. He loved it so much that he took an empty bottle home with him so that he could buy some at the store. In fact it was a hit with everyone that tried it. And I think Hot Dog has crossed the floor to the boutique beer side

Thanks to Endeavour Beer, six lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will win a four pack of Endeavour Beer’s Amber Pale Ale and Reserve Pale Ale!

Table of Plenty

I must admit I’m torn on some dukkahs. Some taste and look like sawdust. The ones I like are the ones that are full of nuts and full of flavour and the Table of Plenty ones definitely fall into the latter category. They come in three flavours: pistachio, almond and macadamia. And not only can you dip bread in oil and then dukkah for a snack, you can also use them with meat and vegetables to add more flavour.

Thanks to Table of Plenty, two lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will win a set containing the three dukkahs!

Australian Almonds

My bag is an absolute jumble of things. There are lip glosses and lipsticks enough to stock a store, as well as a fork, and a tin of almonds. I get very, very anxious if I don’t eat and my pleasant demeanour can turn wolf like if I am not fed on a constant basis. So carrying around a little tin of almonds is always handy.

Thanks to Australian Almonds 10 lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will receive a mini purse sized almond filled tin!

Harvest Box

I try not to be a snacker but come a certain time of the day, I become obsessed with crunching on something good. I try to reach for something healthy but with a kitchen full of sweets and goodies this is not always possible. Harvest Box have come up with an idea whereby you get delivered a box of four snack sized but healthy goodies delivered to your desk. You don’t even need to get up to talk to the vending machine or bash at it if it swallows your change. They also have a Not Quite Nigella reader code whereby you get the first box for free and the second box half price when you sign up! The code is: 298MB24AF

Thanks to Harvest Box, one lucky Not Quite Nigella reader will receive a month’s worth of Harvest Box deliveries (4 in total)!

Smirnoff Vodka

It’s BBQ weather! And if you’re going down the easy route of barbecuing dinner but want something to drink at the same time that is also easy and requires no mixing then Smirnoff have a Vodka and Ocean Spray cranberry and Vodka and Blood Orange. OK it is in a cask but don’t let that scare you, it’s more for convenience that it is and not for any other reason. They retail for $26.99 each. I used them in my Halloween party where I created the brain cocktails!

Thanks to Smirnoff, two lucky Not Quite Nigella readers will win a pack containing one Smirnoff Vodka and Ocean Spray Cranberry and one Smirnoff Vodka and Blood Orange!

So readers, leave a comment as to which item you’d like to try and why and you could be receiving it in the mail! Thanks again to these generous brands Twisted Yoghurt, Barilla, Lotus & Ming, Madame Flavour, Green & Black’s, Saxa, Sandhurst, Bonne Maman, Sun Rice, The Unexpected Guest, Black Swan, Endeavour Beer, Table of PLenty, Australian Almonds, Harvest Box and Smirnoff for providing prizes!

*** The lucky winners are:

Lotus & Ming: Michelle L. Naomi F. Meg S. Jasmyne M. Virginia V.

Barilla Claire K. Jennifer M. Nani M. Lauren Q. Alex P. Roz K. Melisa M. John T. Michelle B.

Twisted Yoghurt: Tess U. Nilru V. Alina K. Samantha V. Corrie S. Sarah W. Liv S. Charis L. O-Siang W. Leonie I. M. Lim Nadia K.

Green & Blacks: Katrina Amy G.

Saxa: Barrine I. Nilru V. Jodie V. Emma S. Stefania M. M Viering, Sally M. Helen L. Michelle T. Emmanuel S.

Sandhurst : Caroline K. Padmini V. Kathy Y. Holly M. Yen K. Jasmine J.

Bonne Maman: Sarah S. Anna L. Gillian T. jackie T.

Table of Plenty: Jonathan C. Allen L.

Australian Almonds: Christine de V. Margaux R. Sarina S. Sharon B. Christine Mc. Ann A.

Harvest Box: Melly L.

Smirnoff: Caroline T. Melissa W.

Madame Flavour: Conor M. Melissa M. Maria L. Liz W. Lachlan D.

Sunrice: Kristine R. Jackie Y. Christine Y. Rebecca W. Aye L.

The Unexpected Guest: Kayleen Y, Roxana N. Annie H. Sophie L. Linda V.

Black Swan: Jonathan C. Heidi T. Ruby B.

Endeavour Beer: Nicole W. David G. Anna J. Paula C. Angela H-H. Jan J.

Best of luck and enjoy!

Lots of love,

NQN

xxx

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291 Comments | Add your own

1. Maria @ Scandifoodie | October 30th, 2010 at 5:06 am | #
This is HUGE Lorraine! Worth waiting for I’d LOVE to try the range of Madame Flavour teas as I’m a big tea drinker myself and always keen to try new flavours!
2. sweetlife | October 30th, 2010 at 5:16 am | #
what a treasure ….is it horrible that I want the vodka? lol
sweetlife
3. Blond Duck | October 30th, 2010 at 5:59 am | #
I tried some PB fro yo the other day…wasn’t that impressed.
4. buggy | October 30th, 2010 at 6:48 am | #
yum! as tempting as everything is I would looove to win the freestyle granuesli, i love all types of muesli and granola and the idea of each one be slightly different is great! =)
5. AnnaLyon | October 30th, 2010 at 6:59 am | #
I’d love to get to try the Sandhurst products… you make it sound really good!
I’d love to taste those light dried tomatoes: this is my favorite snack, but too much of a guilty pleasure when packed in oil.
6. ChristinMcD | October 30th, 2010 at 7:11 am | #
I’d love the Australian Almonds. It looks like one of the little goodies I can carry in my handbag too when I’m on the run or traveling interstate. Mum always asks me to take good care of my health and not let my work interfere with my life. With almonds’ health benefits (it lowers cholesterol, reduces cancer risks and improves my skin), my health will be in safe hands. The lovely tin also looks like one of those 50s tin collection from my Nana. Thanks Lorraine for such a meaningful and healthy gift!
7. Adrasteia | October 30th, 2010 at 7:24 am | #
Oh wow, those Sunrice products look incredible! I’d love to try them.
8. Jasmine | October 30th, 2010 at 7:39 am | #
The Sandhurst pack is just what I need for my picnic with close friends in November. With so many flavoursome foods to choose from, I can rest easy with my ‘food’ contribution to the picnic. My food is usually the least popular in past outings (I must confess I’m not a very good cook). This time round I hope I can impress my friends with the most intense salad mix that they will ever taste (for a long time)!
9. Megan | October 30th, 2010 at 7:47 am | #
Wow, what an awesome selection!!!! With twins arriving in the next few weeks plus a 2yo and 3yo I’m pretty sure I “need” the vodka! lol
10. Brad | October 30th, 2010 at 7:54 am | #
What an awesome line up. Being a elf confessed beer nut I would love to try the endeavour beer…:)
11. Cate | October 30th, 2010 at 8:00 am | #
OMG how can you choose, but I was just absolutely tempted by the Lotus and Ming Peking Duck and Apple wontons! Please please I have to try them!!!
12. charis | October 30th, 2010 at 8:02 am | #
I love frozen yoghurt so I’d go for the twisted yoghurt, usually get the soft serve version I was a weekly customer at white apple until it closed down and is now the azuma cafe.
Also love granola with yoghurt
everything looks delicious though!
13. Nani | October 30th, 2010 at 8:12 am | #
WOW! That’s my first reaction when I saw the Barilla food pack photo. That’ll make a perfect Italian food fiesta! I’d love to win any of the great Barilla recipes. Cooking Italian food is one of things I’d love to try. I’ve been borrowing tons of cookbooks and DVDs (e.g. Stefano de Pieri, Marcella Hazan, Guy Grossi etc) from the local library. Attending a class by Executive Chef Luca Ciano would be a dream come true. I’d just be equally happy to experiment it myself with this Barilla pack and create something that’s truly ‘deliziosa’!
14. Aleah | October 30th, 2010 at 8:31 am | #
This is a seriously impressive edition of ‘to market, to market.’ So much to choose from! I would love to win the tea, the vodka, the dukkah, the sun rice pack and the dumplings! They all sounds fabulous! But if I had to choose I’d love to receive the Lotus & Ming dumplings. The Peking & apple dumpling sounds fasincating. I’d love to give it a try.
15. Rebecca | October 30th, 2010 at 8:38 am | #
LOVE Love Love the Black Swan Yoghurts. I’ve been looking for a ‘no fat’ type of yoghurt in my bid to lose weight after giving birth to my twins 2 months ago. In fact any desserts with ‘low/no fat’ alternatives are good in my books. Thanks for sharing this Lorraine!
P.S. It’s interesting there will be a new movie called ‘Black Swan’ about the life of ballerinas. I hope I can look like one (with help from Black Swan of course )!
16. Virginia | October 30th, 2010 at 8:44 am | #
NQN this is a epic post.
desperately want the lotus and ming products. with christmas and final exams i’m always busy and with the annoying fact that restaurants close at <10pm. i really need a quick snack to eat when i get home so i'm not a hungry zombie.
case in point, i shoved my laundry in the washing machine last night and didn't think about separating out my one white work shirt which is now a dull grey.
17. David | October 30th, 2010 at 8:50 am | #
Oh, how you torture us Lorraine.
I love a good beer and the Endeavour range sounds great. I especially like the idea that it can be aged for a year to see how it changes.
Then again, I love salt and the idea of an Australian version of Maldon salt is very appealing. If it is anywhere near as good, then it would become my go to salt.
You do make it difficult but if I have to nominate one I’d like to win, it will have to be the beer.
18. Ashley | October 30th, 2010 at 9:00 am | #
Awesome prizes! I would love the harvest box. They look yummo!
19. Mel | October 30th, 2010 at 9:03 am | #
I’d love to try to Barilla pasta range. My mum and I are cooking and eating fiends, and we love sauces on everything! It’s also her birthday on the 7th, and a range of saucy goodness would bring extra cheer to her day.
20. Carli | October 30th, 2010 at 9:08 am | #
I adore Yum Cha so would love to try the Lotus and Ming products. Pork buns are probably in my all time top 5 favourite foods – bring it on!
21. Merryl | October 30th, 2010 at 9:10 am | #
I’d like to win the Endeavour Beer for my husband. He patiently puts up with my constant internetting and I’d love to reward him.
22. Ej | October 30th, 2010 at 9:12 am | #
I am nuts about nuts, and I find nothing dry about dried fruit. The Harvest Box would be lovely to dabble in
23. Claire K Creations | October 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am | #
Oh my goodness so many goodies I don’t think I can choose only one!!! Ok I think I’d have to go with the Barilla pack because I love love love anything and everything Italian.
24. Jackie | October 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am | #
Hi Lorraine,
Thank you so much for bringing back ‘To Market, To Market’. I love it!
I’d love to try the Bonne Maman jams. I’m a great fan of jams, especially those that are rich and chunky as you described. I love going to my nearby strawberry farm every Spring and pick strawberries. They make great luscious jams that are fresh and taste great. I’m really looking forward to my next strawberry picking trip, but for the time being I’d love to sink my teeth into this new European tasty fruity chunks.
Cheers,
Jackie
25. Denise Grainger | October 30th, 2010 at 9:17 am | #
Hi NQN
I work at Myer and also teach piano in my ‘spare’?? time. All of the products listed on your latest blog would be fantastic to try, however, the Harvest Box is just what I need.
Please put my name in the draw for that fantastic offer
Have a good day!
Denise G
26. Andrea | October 30th, 2010 at 9:19 am | #
what another great To Market To Market. I’d love to try the Barilla pasta pack and have an attempt at the polenta fries as I’ve only made ‘wet’ polenta.
Thanks NQN.
27. KirstyS | October 30th, 2010 at 9:22 am | #
Oooh… Harvest Box, please! I’m trying to eat healthier and their snack range is much better for me than the chips and dip or other naughty things. I wanted to order some the other day but they didn’t take my credit card which was a problem.
28. Jackie | October 30th, 2010 at 9:22 am | #
I love flavoured rice cakes and can eat almost a whole packet in one sitting, so it’d be great to try the SunRice sweet variety. I might just be able to eat the whole packet in one sitting too! The Tumbles sound good too, especially the crunchy one. I also wouldn’t mind trying the Granuesli as I’ve always wanted to try making my own but can’t be bothered – this is a good excuse to have some delicious crunchy granola/muesli without the fuss and pronto!
29. Nisha | October 30th, 2010 at 9:24 am | #
Oooh boxed Vodka! Genius! Perfect for the looming party season. I think i’d love to win that one the most… or possibly the Barilla pack, for my little ‘pasta fuelled’ boys.
30. sesame012 | October 30th, 2010 at 9:33 am | #
I have been waiting for the frozen yoghurt phenomenon to happen in Australia for a long…long time. And now that it’s here I’ve yet to taste one that reminisce what I had in the US. Hence, I would love to try twisted yoghurt…and hope this will be ‘THE ONE’!
31. angie | October 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am | #
Hi, they all look sooo tempting. Would love to try the Lotus & Ming dumplings – the combination of flavours sound really interesting, or the Harvest Box nuts – cos I love nuts and these look awesome!
32. Lyn | October 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am | #
I would love to own the Fleur Wood book. What could be better than browsing a new recipe book while eating Green & Black’s choc., then off to the kitchen to make the rhubarb cake. oh yum!
33. Lauren | October 30th, 2010 at 9:38 am | #
Wow, amazing prizes! I would absolutely love to win the Barilla prize pack. I’m finishing up a massive no carb detox and would love to break it in spectacular fashion. Barilla is the only dried pasta I’ll buy so this would be perfect for me! ^_^
34. Fiona | October 30th, 2010 at 9:45 am | #
Out of all of them, the one I’ve been wanting to try is the Smirnoff cocktails in a box!
35. Linda | October 30th, 2010 at 9:46 am | #
The Lotus and Ming pack looks amazing and I’d love to try it! It’s a stylish twist on the usual frozen dim sums you can find at Asian supermarkets.
36. Meaghan | October 30th, 2010 at 9:47 am | #
Wow! The Lotus & Ming buns and wontons sound delicous! My husband is a huge fan of the usual frozen variety of pork buns, and I’ve never really been that fussed over them. I’d try all of these though, they’d be great for our next asian banquet dinner party!
37. Jackie | October 30th, 2010 at 9:51 am | #
Ooh that all looks so good. I’d LOVE the jams, I have a bit of a penchant for nice jammy goodness…
38. kiska | October 30th, 2010 at 9:54 am | #
i would be happy with any of these, but i will say i do love pasta, chocolate and crunchy snacks… I am not a vodka drinker but my family would probably enjoy it… So, any prize is a good prize, because it’s FREE!!! Thank you. ann
39. AllenL | October 30th, 2010 at 9:56 am | #
I must admit I haven’t seen half of these brands. Thanks Lorraine for bringing these wonderful goodies to your readers like me. The ‘Table of Plenty’ variety of pistachio, almond and macadamia dukkah range looks incredibly tempting. I’ve just visited their website and their recipes are really impressive. Lamb Kebabs with Safari Rub (wow!), Reef Rub Yellow Fish Curry, Spicy Spanish Bean Soup, Potato and Silver Beet Gratin… lots of ideas to use for my annual Christmas luncheon in less than 2 months time. The nuts are a great source of vitamin B6 too! This year I’ll be focusing on healthy foods (i.e. back to the basics theme) and this ‘Table of Plenty’ would just be what the doctor ordered for a really healthy and great tasting Christmas meal!
40. Vee | October 30th, 2010 at 10:01 am | #
Lotus and Ming sounds like a delight to have when wanting some dumplings for a midnight snack!! Would love it! xx
41. Roxana | October 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am | #
Oh my goodness, I love Black Swan No-fat yoghurt! It’s so creamy! Takes a bit of effort to not devour the whole thing in one go :S And that Granuesli looks divine! I’m forever hunting for the perfect muesli, but I’m never satisfied. I’m definitely going to look into this one. Thanks NQN, for a great post!!
42. Sophie | October 30th, 2010 at 10:04 am | #
OMG, so many to choose from!!! But I think I want to try The Unexpected Guest. I am a MASSIVE muesli and yogurt fan in this nice, sunny, warm summery weather, and I am yet to try granola, and want to try granola, so I think The Unexpected Guest would be a good foray into the world of granola.
Loved this post!!!
43. Fiona | October 30th, 2010 at 10:14 am | #
I would love to try the Saxa salt – I am a bit of a salt fan and have a few different types here I love to use (Maldon, Murry River Sea Salt are my staples) I love the Murry River one the most as it is an Aussie brand and to have an Aussie alternative to Maldon would also be phenomenal!
44. Lachlan D | October 30th, 2010 at 10:20 am | #
I’d love to try the Madame Flavour tea. Mum and Dad are both tea connoisseurs. From an early age, they have instilled in me the art of making a good tea and its health benefits. It makes a really nice and relaxing way to enjoy a perfect afternoon. I’d love to win one as it’ll be great to share these wonderful aromatic teas with my parents (they’re in their 80s) and relive the old times.
Cheers,
Lachlan
45. Vanessa | October 30th, 2010 at 10:31 am | #
I would like to see Fleur Wood’s cook book – I’ve heard great things about it (including what is said on this blog)… Combining fashion and food is very interesting indeed.
46. E! | October 30th, 2010 at 10:42 am | #
Oh wow what a market! That vodka looks awesome! I’ve seen ads for it and i really want to try some. Also I just finished my final exams ever and vodka sounds particularly appealing! I love the sound of the flavours as well – vodka and blood orange. Yum!!
47. jl | October 30th, 2010 at 10:48 am | #
Oh Lorraine I soo wanted the Lotus & Ming but we are not in Sydney so the Barilla please.
48. Steph | October 30th, 2010 at 10:48 am | #
I would love to try the lotus and ming pack – have seen it in the freezer section of my deli before, and always wanted to try it
49. Kate (TheSexyFoodie) | October 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am | #
Oooh! I want to try the Lotus and Ming dumplings. I absolutely love Yum Cha and I have never seen Peking Duck and Apple wontons going around on the trolleys at my local Chinese Restaurant…I am very curious!
50. retiredfoodie | October 30th, 2010 at 11:02 am | #
What an extraordinary choice. I would love to try the Lotus & Ming goodies (and I’m in the Sydney metro area for easy posting … and/or the Barilla pack would be so very very welcome… (Greed is good if it’s for the right things!!)
51. MellyL | October 30th, 2010 at 11:02 am | #
I love the Harvest Box and its brilliant concept. I especially like all the natural, healthy, earthy goodness that comes in one fabulous box (and the wonderful names that tell me exactly where the food is sourced too – Mont Blanc, Samba, Pistachio, Cradle Mountain). Its presentation reminds me of the Chinese New Year snack box that contains all the tasty yummy goodies that the guests can share when they visit my house. The New Year is still a long time away, which mean I can share this goodies with myself (if only I’m lucky enough to win one! )
Congratulations Lorraine for such a wonderful site and your new television commercial in November.
I think this is the best ‘To Market’ segment to date. Lots of prizes for everyone and it couldn’t get more epic as this (like Oprah)!
52. Emma | October 30th, 2010 at 11:04 am | #
I would love to start of summer party season with the smirnoff pack
53. Renee | October 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am | #
Oh wow, that vodka looks mighty tempting for an excuse for a long afternoon summer party. I would love to try it (:
54. Hannah | October 30th, 2010 at 11:21 am | #
after many years as a poor uni student, wine in a box is something i am unfortunately all too familiar with! the vodka in a box combines my favourite drink (vodka cranberry) with the convenience of being pre mixed. a big improvement on fruity lexia. would love to try it!
55. Ashley | October 30th, 2010 at 11:25 am | #
I would love to try he harvest box!! I’m not old enough for a credit card and my mum won’t let me use hers so I can’t get my free one
56. Melissa | October 30th, 2010 at 11:26 am | #
I’d love to try the Lotus & Ming goodies to give my tastebuds a taste of something different and delicious!
57. AyeLi | October 30th, 2010 at 11:31 am | #
I’m intrigued by the Sun Rice Sweet Cakes and Sun Rice Tumbles. I’ve only come across Sun Rice rice in my local supermarkets. Honey and chocolate are two of my favourite flavours. The snacks would definitely add a nice healthy crunch to compliment my afternoon Oolong tea. Even a suburban housewife like me needs to satisfy a bit of guilty pleasure from time to time (without the extra baggage in kilos)!
P.S. That’s a lovely looking bag in the photo. Will it be included?
58. Gillian | October 30th, 2010 at 11:39 am | #
Oh Lorraine please, please, please, please times a trillion send me some Bonne Maman jam!! I truly love their raspberry variety, however the last time I ate it was at least 8 years ago as I haven’t been able to find any since. Clearly I’m going to the wrong supermarkets!
59. Margaret Bird | October 30th, 2010 at 11:43 am | #
I just love Earl Grey tea so when I read of the recipe for lemon cake with Earl Grey tea icing I thought the sound of Fleur Wood’s “Food, Fashion, Friends” book would be a real treat.
60. Jo Anne | October 30th, 2010 at 11:47 am | #
I have been searching everywhere for the Bonne Mamam Jams to try without success so I would loooove to try these please!!!
61. Leanne | October 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am | #
Wow, Lorraine! What a fantastic range!
I’d love the Green & Black’s and Fleur Wood book. I have to confess that I’m a sucker for a beautifully presented recipe book- flipping through it and marking recipes with mini coloured post-it notes… with a coffee or tea (or wine) and some chocolate…
62. Elizabeth chocoholic | October 30th, 2010 at 11:52 am | #
Guess who forgets the chocolate all the time – my hubby!!! So I would love the selection of Green and Black chocolates and the Fleur Wood book. Please …!!!!
63. Graeme | October 30th, 2010 at 11:57 am | #
The Barilla pack sounds great, just the thing for when we run out of ideas of what to eat and want a change. So I would love to receive a Barilla pack.
64. Phunk | October 30th, 2010 at 12:11 pm | #
So many goodies! Those dumplings look fantastic – are they available Australia wide (to purchase)?
I would love to try out the vodka, I can never go past blood orange flavour anything & these would makea great addition to the (very large) family Christmas table!
65. Jessie Worthington | October 30th, 2010 at 12:12 pm | #
Hi Lorraine,
I’d love to get a copy of Fleur Wood’s ‘Food Fashion Friends’. I’ve been impressed by her signature style of fashion and beauty for years. I’m equally intrigued by her two year sabbatical (at the youthful age of 23) to live in the Himalayas and design her fashion ranges for the culture preservation project in Tibet. She inspires me deeply with her passion for the arts. I guess this applies to food as well, as passion and art do apply to food (as Kylie Kwong can attest). The chocolates, well, are the icing on the cake as I explore Fleur’s wonderful journey from the first page to the last.
Cheers,
Jessie
66. Caroline Kelly | October 30th, 2010 at 12:13 pm | #
I would love to sample the Sandhurst pack. Full of flavour and variety. Perfect for an antipasto platter when unexpected guests drop in.
67. Kiaraleigh | October 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pm | #
i would love the smirnoff pack as i have just moved out of home and as it is coming in party season have little funds (read no) in which to fund drinks for said parties. i would love to be able to have BBQ’s etc without the added hassle of worrying about providing costly drinks for all my uni friends
68. Carmen | October 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm | #
I am dubbed the pasta queen by all my friends for the simple fact that I love cooking pasta and trying new pasta product. Would love to try Barilla product definately.. Thanks.
69. Emma | October 30th, 2010 at 12:30 pm | #
I can’t wait to try the Saxa salt flakes, about time an australian product is available.
But, I would love to win the Green & Blacks organic chocolate, I adore Chocolate and would love to give them a try (especially the butterscotch) Thanks!
70. Shan | October 30th, 2010 at 12:33 pm | #
Oh! So many wonderful things! The Fleur Wood with the green and blacks looks amazing! I adore cookbooks (well all of them really.. ) but especially the quirky kinds that have odd links to other things
71. Jennifer | October 30th, 2010 at 12:40 pm | #
Ahh! everything looks so good! I love these events especially because you not only give away things but also educate me on the great products available out there! i would have gone for the frozen yoghurt but unfortunately i don’t live at Bondi *sad face*. But can i have the Smirnoff Vodka Casks? Summer is fast approaching, which means I’ll be graduating soon! I think these cute vodka boxes can help me celebrate this mile stone !
72. Howard | October 30th, 2010 at 12:43 pm | #
The Smirnoff Vodka and Ocean Spray Cranberry and Smirnoff Vodka and Blood Orange pack sounds like a great combination and would be fantastic to try!
Especially with our Christmas party with friends coming up…
73. Mrs Ti | October 30th, 2010 at 12:47 pm | #
Saxa Salt Flakes would taste divine with my Fish & Chips. I cook Fish & Chips every Saturday for lunch and I’d really love to welcome Saxa and her ‘Merry’ friends to join us for lunch some day soon!
74. Kristina | October 30th, 2010 at 12:48 pm | #
Could i feel less guilty sending the girls to school with the Sun Rice products for a recess treat? Would love to try those.
75. Hannah | October 30th, 2010 at 12:56 pm | #
Oh my gosh, how on earth can I decide? Everything looks amazing!! I wish I could go for the frozen yoghurt but sadly am not in Sydney, so…
I think I’ll go for the Dukkah. I’ve actually never tried it before, and you had me at pistachio!
76. caroline t | October 30th, 2010 at 12:59 pm | #
wow all the products here are amazing! but i would have to say i was most excited and enticed by the smirnoff vodka. actually, i had sampled both flavours at Melbourne Taste Festival and really enjoyed it! would love a chance to be able to have my own casks so i can spritz up my drinks and be the envy of any party! mmm vodka in a cask – on ice, all class
thanks for this NQN, its great what you and the brands are doing
77. Amanda | October 30th, 2010 at 1:01 pm | #
I cant decide all the products look great…maybe the Smirnoff too help me get through my inlaws annual family gathering. xoxo
78. Lina | October 30th, 2010 at 1:05 pm | #
I would love to try the Lotus & Ming range, but as I live in Qld I’m not eligible – boo hoo. I wonder if they’ll ever become available up here?
So given that, I’d also love to try the Vodka range – I loove anything with blood orange – blood orange juice, blood orange sorbet, blood orange yoghurt …. mmm vodka and blood orange would make a lovely slushy! Please please please!
79. Lina | October 30th, 2010 at 1:09 pm | #
PS: I tried the new SunRice range at the Food Show in Syd in July – as soon as I got home to Qld I went and bought the apple & cinnamon and caramel rice cakes – a great afternoon snack when you want something sweet but are still trying to be good. And the chocolate Tumblers are to die for! At the Food Show they told me they weren’t available in shops yet, so I had to settle for grabbing half a dozen samples. I’ve just noticed they’re available now, and Coles has them in this week’s catalogue for half price, so I’m going to stock up today!
80. Annie | October 30th, 2010 at 1:13 pm | #
Can i please have the Unexpected Guest’s Freestyle Granuesli so that my hubbie and I can start our busy days with a tasty and healthier breakfast, or havest box so we can snack better throughout the day instead of reaching for a chocolate bar at 3pm (sugar hit)!
81. Yonique | October 30th, 2010 at 1:14 pm | #
Love to try the Freestyle Granuesli from The Unexpected Guest. I’m a huge fan of organic food. I love my breakfast pure, gutsy, delicious and full of natural organic ingredients. I love the fact that they are using natural sweeteners like Tasmanian stringybark honey and super sweet Australian sultanas. As a parent of two young kids (and another one arriving in January), that’s really important for our overall health and wellbeing. Thank you Lorraine, you have goodies to suit every taste!
82. InTolerantChef | October 30th, 2010 at 1:14 pm | #
As an InTolerant, Rice cakes are one of my major food groups (like it or not!) and anything that could lift them to a higher pane would be very much appreciated! Please put me in the drawer for these.
83. Carolyn | October 30th, 2010 at 1:16 pm | #
Hello!
I can’t believe the treasure trove of items that you are giving away! The dumplings are especially appealing to me, as I grew up with a Chinese adopted family and had a taste for these tasty delights from an early age.I would love to try the dumplings as the flavours look incredible and they would be a fabulous reminder of happy childhood dim sums with my grandma!
84. Christine | October 30th, 2010 at 1:18 pm | #
I would love the Australian Almonds tin. I always carry almonds in my handbag every day too, and also keep some in the car. They really keep the hunger at bay. I would love to have them in this pretty tin! Thanks NQN!
85. Sharon | October 30th, 2010 at 1:20 pm | #
Please please please the cute Australian Almonds tin. I eat almonds every day, twice a day, so it would be great to store them in this little tin. Thank you.
86. kim | October 30th, 2010 at 1:21 pm | #
I would love to win the Lotus & Ming pack because I recently bought my first bamboo steamer and need to christen them!
87. Christine | October 30th, 2010 at 1:23 pm | #
I would love the Australian Almonds tin. It is so cute and pretty and as I eat almonds twice a day, every day and carry them in my handbag also, it would be great to keep them in something so sweet! Thanks NQN
88. Stefania | October 30th, 2010 at 1:27 pm | #
I am obsessed with cook books and salt (Maldon, Murray River Pink, Truffle, Fleur de Sel) each one has a place in my kitchen – room for one more absolutely!! Room for one more book – hmmmmm pushing it but I will find a spot for this very pretty book!!
89. Jodie | October 30th, 2010 at 1:28 pm | #
Great post … I have become addicted to this blog!
It is hard to decide, I would love to try the salt as we usually use the boring stuff, other half would love the beer as he enjoys trying boutique aussie beers. I guess the salt would be the pick though
90. Denniel | October 30th, 2010 at 1:37 pm | #
Wow- so many new exciting goodies to hunt down when Im prowling the isles of woolies! I would love to win the dumpling prize- the boy and I are massive yum cha fans, and if I could satisfy those cravings for dumplings we seem to get every sunday without leaving the lounge- id be in the good books that day!!
91. Amy | October 30th, 2010 at 1:39 pm | #
WOW! Smirnoff Vodka would be a fabulous little addition to Christmas celebrations…its always been a kindred spirit!
92. Jonathon James Clarke | October 30th, 2010 at 1:41 pm | #
Are you not the most generous food blogger in the country, if not the world? lol. I would dearly love to try the Table of Plenty Dukkah mixes, they look divine. Just the thing for summer, sitting under the shade umbrella, sipping a cooling beverage! (Did you know that at our local supermarket, they had the entire range of jams, and then put them on clearance due to slow sales? Idiocy!) Thanks for the chance!
93. Anna | October 30th, 2010 at 1:46 pm | #
The Table of Plenty range – just what I need for my Dukkah Tuna…..rosy fresh tuna marinated in sake, mirin, soy, chilli and ginger. Then sliced and the outer edges rolled in dukkah. Mmmmmmmm…..just perfect for my own table of plenty!
94. Gem | October 30th, 2010 at 2:03 pm | #
Golly this all looks amazing! As I have failed in my recent challenge of being a healthy snacker, I think the Harvest Box would be my pick.
95. Andrea | October 30th, 2010 at 2:10 pm | #
What a treasure trove of goodies! At the top of what I’d like to try most are the Lotus and Ming yummies. They sound like very special variations of things I love anyway. It would be fun to try them out with my family (including with my niece and nephew). A close second would be the Madame Flavour teas for the numerous oases in the day they would provide, a time to linger and savour the moment. Thanks!
96. Katherine | October 30th, 2010 at 2:14 pm | #
Oh wow everything looks so scrumptious but I would love to try some of those delicious dumplings…….lotus and Ming pack PLEASE!!!!!!
97. Clare | October 30th, 2010 at 2:24 pm | #
I’ve been eyeing off that Fleur Wood book for a little while, but couldn’t really justify buying it. I’d love to win it!
98. Michelle | October 30th, 2010 at 2:27 pm | #
Hi Lorraine,
What a wonderful, scrumptious selection you have provided us with I must say, it is extremely difficult to choose!!
I would love to be entered into the draw to try the Barilla pasta pack if at all possible. My husband sounds very similar to your husband, so some Barilla pasta ingredients would make cooking dinner very pleasant! I would also like to try my hand at Italian recipes. Oh…also the cooking classes with Executive Chef Luca Ciano would be amazing, a helping hand would be lovely! Are these classes over east only? I am from Perth, WA. Without this though, I’d still feel very blessed with the Barillo pack! Many thanks Lorraine,
Kind Regards,
Michelle
99. Steve | October 30th, 2010 at 2:35 pm | #
Hi Lorraine,
I must say, this is quite a selection to choose from!
I would love to go in the draw to win Fleur Wood’s “Food Fashion Friends” as well as the Green and Black’s organic chocolate pack…
My wife has been through an awful lot lately, I believe this would really brighten her day! It’s also our wedding anniversary coming up, so I wouldn’t mind surprising her by trying my hand at one of those delicious cake recipes for dessert in the evening,
Many thanks,
Steve
Green and Black’s organic chocolate…Fleur Wood
100. Karen | October 30th, 2010 at 2:39 pm | #
Hi Lorraine,
What a wonderful array of goodies to choose from!!
I would absolutely love to go into the draw to win the dukkah pack. The ingredients sound delicious!!
This would be the perfect way to unwind on a weekend with friends
Thanks so much,
Warm Regards,
Karen
101. MelbaToast | October 30th, 2010 at 2:55 pm | #
Wow – what a haul of goodie! I totally feel your boyfriends pain when it comes to only really being able to cook things out of a jar. That said, I do know how to steam a dumpling at home and would be keen to give those tasty dumpling treats a home in my tummy.
102. Jennifer B | October 30th, 2010 at 3:16 pm | #
Nothing bad here!… But the BARILLA pack is especially good when you are teaching your teenage son to cook.
Show me a boy who wouldn’t want pasta!
103. Naomi | October 30th, 2010 at 3:25 pm | #
There are so many great things i’d love to try! But the one that got me the most excited is the Lotus and Ming dumplings and buns! OOOOoooo I’d love to find a nice brand that you can buy with confidence that it’s not going to taste like bad chinese!
Went to the Night noodle markets in Hyde park the other week…twice actually…and each time I HAD to get the BBQ pork buns…MMmmmmm
104. LaLa | October 30th, 2010 at 3:30 pm | #
As much as I would like to enter the competition for ALL of it I will limit myself to the Barilla pack as I have a horde of hungry step-kids to feed every Tuesday – we’re learning about appreciating healthy, wholesome food rather than Maccas and I think they’d appreciate this!
Thanks Lorraine!
105. Alix Broadhead | October 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm | #
Hi there,
I am only fairly new to your site, but I can’t seem to resist clicking the bookmark each time I log on to the computer! I’m slowly devouring your site and mentally checking off the recipes I will try when I get a chance. I was really interested to see your Market blog and the Sunrice ricecakes. Many moons ago when I was a kid ( I’m 29!) My father used to work for Sunrice and I thought the rice cakes were the blandest things ever! I would love to be considered to win the newly designed flavours of rice-cakes. Please let me know how the winner is chosen and where I can leave my contact details! Thanks,
Alix
106. sandra | October 30th, 2010 at 3:45 pm | #
I would love to try the lotus and ming dumplings!!! They sound fabulous.
107. Heidi | October 30th, 2010 at 3:47 pm | #
My oh my! What an awesome range of giveaways! CHristmas has come early
I would love to try the Black Swan Yoghurts. I am a low-fat yoghurt girl, I guess it is an occupational hazard. BUT I have never tried a low-fat greek yoghurt before. I always go the full-fat version and boy is it amazing. I would love to try these ones, as they get your, full-fat girl, tick of approval High five!
Heidi xo
108. Mary Preston | October 30th, 2010 at 3:57 pm | #
The Smirnoff Vodka would be ideal for when my sister comes to visit. A little tipple & a lot of laughs & conversation. Yes please!!!
109. Shirley@kokken69 | October 30th, 2010 at 4:06 pm | #
Ho ho ho…. Christmas arrives early!
110. Paquita | October 30th, 2010 at 4:11 pm | #
You had me at dumplings…! But seriously, then I started feeling just greedy reading through everything else. Yum diddly yum! So sticking with my first choice, I would love the Lotus & Ming delicacies because my whole family loves dumplings etc, the girls included (5 & 8), who would love to try all those new amazing varieties.
111. Jen and Tom | October 30th, 2010 at 4:13 pm | #
Oh my gosh, it has been a really busy market day at NQN (more than 100 comments already)! My hubby always wonders why I spend so much time at your place every week. I hope that by winning an Endeavour Vintage Beer, he’ll understand why and join me next time . The sound of Vintage Beer rings well in my ears. My hubby and I are really passionate ale drinkers (that’s what we have in common). The Amber Pale Ale and Reserve Pale Ale would be perfect for our 10th wedding anniversary next month. Sitting together under the stars and drinking vintage beers would be a perfect way to celebrate the wonderful occasion!
112. Sarah | October 30th, 2010 at 4:15 pm | #
Wow that is quite a giveaway- I’d like to go int e draw for anythng thanks Lorraine!
113. Liz Wilson | October 30th, 2010 at 4:22 pm | #
My husband must not ever find out that I would like to win tea over beer.
I have only tried the rose tea from Madam Flavour so far and have it hidden away in my desk at work for when I need a break from the world. Would love to try the rest of the range because I just know it would be just as good.
Such a wonderful generous giveaway from some terrific suppliers oh and of course a marvelous blogger
114. milkteaxx | October 30th, 2010 at 4:33 pm | #
Hey NQN id love to try the lotus and ming noodles as i too am i dumpling lover and low fat?!? yes pls!!
and these would be a great addition to my bday party coming up! <3<3
keep up the good work NQN!
115. Kathy | October 30th, 2010 at 4:34 pm | #
I’d love the Sandhurst pack. It’s always great to have some nibblies in the pantry for when guests pop around!
116. milkteaxx | October 30th, 2010 at 4:34 pm | #
wow! id love to try the barilla as im currently renovating and everything is a mess, (i cant bake yet! my hands are itchy!)this pasta set will defs keep my boy happy..!!
117. john@heneedsfood | October 30th, 2010 at 4:35 pm | #
I think I might just need one of those boxes of Lotus and Ming dumplings to cool the bump I just made stumbling and headbutting the monitor after seeing the first pic and reading the flavours of these angelic little creations. Help! This big dumpling has an addiction and is getting the shakes!
118. Rosie | October 30th, 2010 at 4:38 pm | #
Ooooh Lorraine, defs the Lotus and Ming. My daughter has just become engaged and we are constantly being surprised by people popping in so to have some little treats on hand would be just wonderful. Thank you
119. si | October 30th, 2010 at 4:42 pm | #
Hey NQN ive been wondering when the next market to market would be, its such a great post, introducing us to all these products! ive always supported organic and fair trade chocolate so id love to get the freen and black chocolate set! thanks heaps!
120. june | October 30th, 2010 at 4:45 pm | #
i like you passion and dedication towards food! i salute you! your story abt the Bonne Maman jam is funny and awesome!id do the same too! dear NQN id love to try the Bonne Maman jams as jam is an essential in my kitchen, for breakfast ( or for afternoon tea) and on scones! nomnomnomnom!
121. Will&M | October 30th, 2010 at 4:47 pm | #
Smirnoff Vodka would be a perfect secret ingredient to jazz up my Bloody Mary. I wonder what the taste would be like if I mix a quarter Smirnoff Blood Orange with a quarter of Cranberry vodka, then add the ‘usual suspect’ ingredients – tomato juice, Tabasco sauce, celery salt, black pepper, lemon and lime juice. Perhaps I might serve this in a test tube like your special ‘Sour Bloody Mary’ at the 2008 Halloween Party .
Great competition – you have the coolest and most versatile market in the world (from yum cha, healthy granuesli to Vodka :-0)!
122. WillandM | October 30th, 2010 at 4:51 pm | #
Smirnoff Vodka would be a perfect secret ingredient to jazz up my Bloody Mary. I wonder what the taste would be like if I mix a quarter Smirnoff Blood Orange with a quarter of Cranberry vodka, then add the ‘usual suspect’ ingredients – tomato juice, Tabasco sauce, celery salt, black pepper, lemon and lime juice. Perhaps I might serve this in a test tube like your special ‘Sour Bloody Mary’ at the 2008 Halloween Party
Great competition – you have the coolest and most versatile market in the world (from yum cha, healthy granuesli to Vodka :-0)!
123. Peta | October 30th, 2010 at 4:57 pm | #
I would love to try the Fleur Wood’s “Food Fashion Friends” as well as the Green and Black’s organic chocolate pack!
It would be absolutely great inspiration as I am actually bringing out a Pilates book next year (keep your eyes peeled, its not gonna be your average exercise book) and of course I am going to need to eat that chocolate for brain food whilst doing so
Peta
124. Jeremy | October 30th, 2010 at 5:09 pm | #
Hello There,
I often tell people you have the best job in the world!
If it’s still looking for a home, I would really appreciate that Fleur Wood cook book, not for me, for my sister.
Thanks!
125. linda | October 30th, 2010 at 5:12 pm | #
CAN I HAVE The Unexpected Guest’s Freestyle Granuesli PLS PLS PLS!!!!! i’m lactose intolerant and i hate to eat muesli cos its often dry and hard, yet i know its good for me!! but i lurrrvee granola!!! so i really think this is the solution to my problems!!! pls pweeeeety??!!!
126. Mat | October 30th, 2010 at 5:16 pm | #
Hi Lorraine,
I would be interested in trying the australian saxa salt.
I was in Europe-germany this year and salt seems an even bigger topic.
Most (gourmet hobby) cooks seem to have at least three or four of these in the pantry. Fleur de sel from France is huge and Himalaya salt ( from Pakistan). The pink salt flakes and crystals from Murray River Salt seen to be the Australian contibution to that trend
Cheers
Mat
127. Serena | October 30th, 2010 at 5:17 pm | #
Is it greedy to say all of them? Because I seriously crave everything now, but if I must choose, I have to say the that dumplings look great – living in Beijing for a few months developed an insatiable desire of them in me!
128. Christine | October 30th, 2010 at 5:27 pm | #
I’d love to try the Sunrice pack. I’ve tried the caramel & apple/cinnamon ones (and love them) but haven’t been able to find the honey flavoured ones in shops around here. The tumbles sound interesting too (hey, anything with chocolate does!)
129. Reemski | October 30th, 2010 at 5:29 pm | #
Lorraine! Lorraine! Pick ME! Pick Me! Absolute fiend for dumplings and we’re moving house so the Lotus and Ming goodies would come in very handy for restocking the freezer (and my belly!)
130. michelle | October 30th, 2010 at 5:57 pm | #
I was going 2 be generous & say the boutique beer for my husband but I can’t pass up the opportunity to try the lotus & Ming dumplings – yum a great family Sunday brunch tradition – we love dumplings thx Lorraine
131. Jenni | October 30th, 2010 at 6:53 pm | #
Hi NQN, I would love to the try the Barilla pasta. My kids love pasta but I need to expand their recipe base (cheese, butter and basil). All the sample packs look fantastic. I love reading your webpage and catching up on the creative cooking that you have been doing. You have given me heaps of inspiration. Love the Mad Hatters Tea Party cup cakes!
132. Kathryn | October 30th, 2010 at 7:08 pm | #
I’d love to win the Lotus & Ming goodies. I’ve tried their pork buns before and they were absolutely delicious, as I’m sure the rest of the range is!
133. Angela | October 30th, 2010 at 7:08 pm | #
Hi Lorraine
I would love the beer to give to my husband for Christmas. We’ve both spent far too much on our recent birthdays and have promised to only give something small for Christmas. I don’t know what I could possibly get him that would impress… except for this beer! So please help me put a smile on hubby’s face
Cheers … and thanks for the great MtoMs!
134. Nillie | October 30th, 2010 at 7:41 pm | #
with summer coming up, i’d love to try the twisted yoghurt. I especially like 98% fat free business- i’ll feel less guilty as I gobble it all up!
135. Liv | October 30th, 2010 at 7:53 pm | #
Lorraine – you weren’t kidding when you said that To Market To Market was going to be big this time around!!! Lots of goodies!!!
Hmmm…what do I go for?!? Oh my goodness…oh gee…what do I pick?!? Um…. maybe the vodka? Or the frozen yogurt? Oh, I don’t know!! If I’m picked, you can surprise me with either of those!
136. laura | October 30th, 2010 at 8:12 pm | #
I’d love to try some of the new Green & Black’s flavours, and that book by Fleur wood looks amazing
137. shemyla | October 30th, 2010 at 9:13 pm | #
oooh…what a wide range of things to drool over! the harvest box looks great!
138. Sally | October 30th, 2010 at 9:32 pm | #
So many great products, I love the idea of Saxa sea salt, gppd aussie salt to season good aussie produce! Thanks for the chance to win.
139. sarah | October 30th, 2010 at 9:37 pm | #
I can remember, as a child, driving back to Scotland from France, our old Nissan wagon loaded with all different types of goodies. French beer for Dad, French wine for Mum and for the 3 of us, jars upon jars of Bonne Maman jam. We would choose from all the rows and rows in the French supermarket and then carefully spread them on our toast each day. Hoping they would last till the next summer holiday!
140. Peter | October 30th, 2010 at 9:45 pm | #
The Barilla pasta would be perfect for me. Like Mr NQN, I am often left to fend for myself in terms of preparing meals and pasta is also one of my go to solutions. Such a wide range of sauces would definitely open my eyes to new flavours!
141. Deidre Y | October 30th, 2010 at 9:58 pm | #
dear Lorraine,
I am a pasta freak and would love to receive the Barilla pasta pack so I can try it all. mmm del:)
142. Lauren | October 30th, 2010 at 10:01 pm | #
Hello,
I would love the Lotus and Ming pack please as I am absolutely obsessed with any kind of dumpling or wonton, and am always looking for a good bbq pork bun.
Thank you very much for your generosity.
Lauren
143. Amy | October 30th, 2010 at 10:32 pm | #
A Student’s Plea
With exams looming overhead like a leaden continent in the sky, I have been confined to my room for a period not less than two weeks and three days. I have forgotten what sunshine looks like. Towers of textbooks sway dangerously, leaning towards each other for support like giants whispering secrets. I struggle daily to get through my readings. The gaps in my notes are like potholes yawning across the width of my path. But progress is painstakingly slow. Each day I measure it in millimetres. The reason? Reading a case feels like stirring concrete with my eyelashes. I spy a snail on my window ledge and I envy its speedy endeavour. And, day by day, my little bonsai tree wrings its gnarled hands in despair.
With unread pages outnumbering the hours left in which to read them, sleep is a forgotton memory. Occasionally, when the words begin to blur on the page, and my eyelids feel particularly heavy, slumber steals upon me. But I find myself unwillingly bobbing back to the surface of consciousness. Exam stress is no match for Sleep’s Spell. First, I feel only a few pinpricks, then more and more until finally there are so many holes that the whole fabric of sleep gives way in one almightly jolt. ‘It’s 6am?? #$@%&! Only three hours ’til my exam and I’ve been asleep for the past seven!?!’ Panic ensues. Chaos descends.
Your blog keeps me sane. And if I had the chance to flit through the pages of Fleur Wood’s beautiful tome, I might – just might – be inspired to read again. My textbooks might stand a chance.
144. Teegan | October 30th, 2010 at 10:39 pm | #
I would love the Barilla pack. My partner eats dinner with us then has to work, so, even though he’s quite the cook, when he gets home late at night after work, he is always looking for something quick to cook.
145. Faith | October 30th, 2010 at 10:42 pm | #
Oh my goodness, quite possibly my favorite to market episode ever! Wish I lived in Australia. I love how Barilla saved dinner for Mr NQN…definitely yummy stuff!
146. PaulaC | October 30th, 2010 at 10:56 pm | #
I’d love to try the Endeavour beer. Being a “chilly bin” owner myself, I havn’t discovered a beer I love since moving to Australia. I’m also intrigued about what makes it ‘vintage’ beer – maybe this means its brewed using traditional methods? Sounds great anyway!
147. leoniej | October 30th, 2010 at 11:02 pm | #
Oh my goodness, so much deliciousness – how’s a girl possibly expected to choose? I’d try any of these cheerfully, but after much tearful deliberation, am going to go for the Twisted frozen yoghurt. I’m a huge frozen yoghurt fan – ‘Igloo Zoo’ in Potts Point is the best I’ve discovered so far, but that green tea and passionfruit sounds like it could be a serious contender. Plus, winning this would give me a perfect excuse to have brunch at Bondi. I’ve told myself very conscientiously that I shouldn’t be wasting money eating in cafes when there’s perfectly good cereal in the cupboard at home, but if you had to go there anyway to pick up a prize, it would be wasteful and uneconomical not to do a few other things while you were there, surely…
148. Elisa | October 30th, 2010 at 11:05 pm | #
Lotus & Ming, you had me at Peking duck wonton….
Thank you thank you thank you…
149. Claire | October 30th, 2010 at 11:05 pm | #
Do you feel like the fairy godmother Lorraine?
I would love the Lotus & Ming pack as I am slightly obsessed with dumplings. Okay, more than slightly.
150. Ann | October 30th, 2010 at 11:21 pm | #
I love almonds and love cute packaging. So the Australian Almonds would be great to try!
151. Kay | October 30th, 2010 at 11:36 pm | #
I am obsessed with high tea! I have just found a new guest to invite to my high tea party……. Madame Flavour will you please join me? You would make a great accompaniment to my home-made scones
152. penny aka jeroxie | October 30th, 2010 at 11:56 pm | #
Green & Black’s and Fleur Wood please! Chocolate fanatic and more baking to be done with Christmas round the corner.
153. Jo fenner | October 31st, 2010 at 12:00 am | #
I have recently been converted to MF white tea with rose which is divine!  i also love the silky pyramid infuser pods they come in too and would love the opportunity to win them so i can try the whole selection  thanks Lorraine!
154. Emman | October 31st, 2010 at 12:12 am | #
I would love to try either the Sea Salt Flakes or the Smirnoff Blood Orange.
the sea salt flakes simply because i have never tried anything like that before..having my experiences with salt coming out the generic salt shakers
the smirnoff because the exams are here and it would be awesome to have something to celebrate with at the end
155. Kim | October 31st, 2010 at 12:30 am | #
I am a dumpling lover also. I would love to try the peking duck and apple wonton because I am curious what frozen peking duck be like and what’s apple wonton taste like.
By the way do you know where can I get the Lipton apple manor tea in Sydney / Australia.
156. Barbara Bakes | October 31st, 2010 at 12:32 am | #
Looks like you’ve been sent some fabulous things to try this time around. Makes me wonder how you find places to keep it all. xoxo Mum
157. tiana | October 31st, 2010 at 12:51 am | #
gimme gimme gimme some dumplings pretty please! i love dumplings, and those are definitely dumplings i would love to add to my list of tried, tested, devoured, savoured and LOVE list….
158. deeba | October 31st, 2010 at 3:03 am | #
You got to be the most loved blogger in Oz Lorraine. To market, to market indeed! Wicked temptations – I’ll have the beer and the Green & Blacks Dark please, and, and , and! SIGH, BIG ONE …oh to be Down Under!
Hugs!
159. MaidInAustralia | October 31st, 2010 at 8:04 am | #
Wow NQN, I would love all of these, particularly the dumplings and frozen yoghurts. However since I live in Brisbane, and with Christmas coming up, I would go for the beers or the Smirnoff prizes. I don’t drink myself, but I love treating guests and as my brother and sister-in-law are hosting Christmas lunch this year, I’d love to take some treats along for everyone to share. xo
160. Andrea | October 31st, 2010 at 8:30 am | #
I’d love to try the Barilla pasta as it sounds so handy having something to whip up after work. I’ve got a busy job so having a quick meal to prepare when you walk in the door at 8pm is perfect. Thanks!
161. Jasmyne | October 31st, 2010 at 8:58 am | #
Gosh, I can’t believe you’re giving this stuff away! I’d stockpile it like I was in prison!
The vodka cocktails remind me of when my boyfriend at the time drank too much Finlandia Cranberry Vodka and threw up in my hair. Haven’t been able to touch the stuff since.
I would loveloveLOVE the Lotus and Ming pack, because I’ve never seen frozen dumplings before! I must live a sheltered life – where do you get them? The pork and plum spring rolls sound heavenly!
Fantastic post!
162. Jasmyne | October 31st, 2010 at 9:00 am | #
P.S. Happy All Hallows Eve!
163. Julia | October 31st, 2010 at 9:08 am | #
I’d love to get the Dukkah! I like to dip some bread in olive oil then into the dukkah, it makes a great appetizer (with a glass of wine of course)
164. patty | October 31st, 2010 at 10:13 am | #
being a fashionista (NOT!) myself – the fleur wood book ‘food fashion friends’ would be lovely to receive although I must admit the Greens Chocolate was the major drawcard – their flavours are so subtle but oh so addictive – but a little of what you fancy never hurts right!?
165. Jamma | October 31st, 2010 at 10:14 am | #
Would love to try Lotus & Ming – have been super tied up with work lately and this would be great for some quick dinners!
166. Jessie | October 31st, 2010 at 10:26 am | #
Great giveaway Lorraine. I would love to try the Madame Flavour teas – I’m the BIGGEST tea junkie! I drink copious amounts of tea everyday. My staple is green tea, but I’m branching out and I love trying new teas.
167. jl | October 31st, 2010 at 10:27 am | #
My little daughter was looking at the post and she said the Fleur wood and chocolates as she loves to browse cook bks like her mum!
168. Mel Marshan | October 31st, 2010 at 11:25 am | #
WOW! What an amazing array of foods and other goodies. There are so many of these items that I would love, but I have to say that there is nothing I love more than Tea for Two!!! So the Madame Flavour teas would be fantastic! I am in the last 4 weeks of writing my Masters Thesis, and the only thing that has got me through this year is tea, however I can never manage to have more than 3 varieties in my pantry at one time, and this would enable me to have a huge variety to see me through my last few weeks of study!
169. MyRestaurantsmelbour | October 31st, 2010 at 11:35 am | #
I’d love to try the smirnoff!! Never thought vodka mixes could be served in a cask, so will be interesting to see how the taste compares.
170. Ems | October 31st, 2010 at 1:20 pm | #
What a great selection – I have actually tried the new SunRice Tumbles found them by accident in the chocolate aisle. I especially Love the the one they call Classic – so if I had a choice, I would LOVE the Barilla pack if i could please …prety please?!?
171. Jennifer | October 31st, 2010 at 1:22 pm | #
need i to provide a reason to eat green & blacks chocolate? i think not! hahah but i’ll give you one: i’m studying for a law exammmmm! and we all know organic chocolate is good for the brains. and i love fleur wood – her name and her cutesy collections <3 thanks lorraine!
172. Angela | October 31st, 2010 at 2:31 pm | #
I’ve never seen so many goodies up for grabs!!! Decisions decisions…
Lotus and Ming really catches my attention though because of their unorthodox take on traditional Asian flavours. I’m really curious about whether those combinations will actually taste any good for the Asian palate!
173. Melanie | October 31st, 2010 at 3:09 pm | #
Dumplings dumplings dumplings! Would love to try the Lotus & Ming. Have sampled them all from the freezer section at the IGA in Market City to generic yum cha carts to the fabulous Din Tai Fung. I’m a total dumpling junkie so need to try these.
174. Paula | October 31st, 2010 at 3:25 pm | #
Hi Lorraine,
What a lovely lot of goodies to select from. But if I had to pick one it would be Madame Flavour. I love tea. The day simply isn’t complete without a good cuppa or 2, 3 or 6! Being 8 months pregnant I miss any excuse for a cup of tea, one cup is all I am allowed. So the idea of a package of tea would great when I can go back as many cuppa’s as I want!
175. Sasha | October 31st, 2010 at 3:33 pm | #
I too love dumplings, however sadly I am not in Sydney so you couldn’t post them to me )-: never mind, I could buy my own so would then love something to wash them down with, vodka and cranberry sounds lovely!
176. Nicole W | October 31st, 2010 at 3:42 pm | #
I “ENDEAVOUR” to try every new boutique beer that hits the market, so this little piggy would love to try the Endeavor Beer please! BTW – glad your friend Hotdog has found some taste for real beer!
177. Kylie | October 31st, 2010 at 3:49 pm | #
I would love LOVE LOVE to try the range of Madame Flavour Teas. After seeing the advert in many a food magazine for MONTHS and not being able to spot them on any supermarket shelves here in Perth, I have always gone home feeling a tad sad! soo how can I not resist this prize??? PLUS HHML (husband) just started drinking green tea and these would be PERFECT for his christmas stocking. xxx
178. Vanessa | October 31st, 2010 at 4:07 pm | #
As much as I’d love everything, I’d have to go with the Barilla pasta pack.
179. Michelle G | October 31st, 2010 at 4:48 pm | #
I am a self confessed tea-a-holic. I would love to try the Madam Flavour Teas – they sound decadent. My best cup is when the kids are asleep at the end of the day and I can put my feet up and enjoy some quiet. Thanks so much for the giveaways.
180. Sarah | October 31st, 2010 at 5:25 pm | #
I would have opted for the Greek yoghurt as I’ve been wishing for a Greek style low fat yoghurt for a long time. However seeing as I’m not in Melbourne I’ll ask for the endeavour beer for my partner (because I’m a saint )
181. Monica | October 31st, 2010 at 5:28 pm | #
Im coming home after 4 months living in a hotel room and would love to reacquaint myself with my kitchen with the Fleur Wood fashion/cookbook. and of course i wouldnt let the chocolate go to waste!
182. student J | October 31st, 2010 at 5:47 pm | #
Procrastination RULES!!! I have to say I adore dumplings, recently went to Chinatown and ate 16 in one go So I’d love to try dumplings, something easy for students studying for exams =)
Or, the Vodka, who doesn’t love post exam hungover =P
THANKS NQN!!! =)
183. Rebecca Chapman | October 31st, 2010 at 7:00 pm | #
Scallop and shitake…….sounds like sex on a plate. Silken treasures. Yum
184. miranda | October 31st, 2010 at 7:50 pm | #
The Barilla Pack for me please. I have 4 grandchildren and they just love their pasta.
185. Conor @ HoldtheBeef | October 31st, 2010 at 7:55 pm | #
Lorraine the Madame Flavour teas would be a lovely treat, as I MUST submit a journal article before the Christmas break, and tea breaks are the only things will be keeping me sane over the next couple of months.
What a great market selection you’ve got this time!
186. Wendy | October 31st, 2010 at 9:21 pm | #
How exciting! I would love to win the Green & Black’s and Fleur Wood pack. That would be so brilliant. xxoo
187. Amy | October 31st, 2010 at 9:26 pm | #
I would love to have the Fleur Wood Fabulous Food Fashion Book, there would be nothing better reading this book whilst enjoying Blacks Chocolates. Perfect combination.
188. Joanne | October 31st, 2010 at 10:14 pm | #
I would love to win the Barilla cooking class for my daughter so that she could cook me a meal for a nice change!
189. karina | October 31st, 2010 at 11:32 pm | #
I would love the Sunrice Pack. I am currently going through a Sunrise fetish at 3pm. Once you stop, you just can’t stop!
190. feigy | October 31st, 2010 at 11:33 pm | #
All of it looks so good but i’d love to win the smirnoff pack so i can have a party with my friends and enjoy myself one of my friend who i could see myself inviting is nicknamed smirnoff
191. Imogen | November 1st, 2010 at 7:49 am | #
I’d love to try the granuesli – such a fabulous word for such a delicious-looking product!
192. mikeyk | November 1st, 2010 at 8:27 am | #
I love “To Market, To Market” to see the range of goodies people send to you for distribution!
Having suped at Wang Wang Shanghai yesterday, and while doing so, we espoused your virtue. I love that place.
I’d love to try the Lotus and Ming dumplings. You said Wang Wang was good (not as good as Shanghai nights – but that’s debatable!) so I’d like to see how “on the money you are saying these are great!
193. Nic@diningwithastud | November 1st, 2010 at 8:48 am | #
So many choices! It was a tough one between the dumplings and the pasta but I think Barilla is the winner so I can send Stud on the cooking course – he sounds similar to Mr NQN haha
194. Brooke | November 1st, 2010 at 9:11 am | #
This list is amazing. Like most of your posts, I have printed it and taken notes so I dont forget the delicious things I must try.
Recently, I went to Mudgee for a weekend full of wine and cheese… It was during this trip I discovered I liked fresh crusty bread dipped in Caramelised Balsamic with Dukkah instead of the cheese part! Who would have thought.
I would love the Table of Plenty trio to try…. I’ve still got a whole bottle of caramelised balsamic to dip and whats the dip without the dukkah??
195. Janey | November 1st, 2010 at 9:13 am | #
It’s a hard one – first instinct is the vodka but it’s monday morning….then the chocolate coated sun rice snacks (they are still healthy right?) but when you mentioned the food miles with my beloved Maldon Salt I realise I should go for the Saxa salt – great to see an aussie competitor for Maldon yaay
196. Christine | November 1st, 2010 at 9:14 am | #
Wow, everything looks fantastic!! I’d love to try the Madame Flavour teas, there’s almost nothing better than a delicious cup of tea after a long day!
197. fi | November 1st, 2010 at 9:17 am | #
What an array of fabulous goodies! I would love to try the dumplings, the flavours sound amazing- I love smokey! And Asian cooking is definitely not my speciality so any help would be greatly appreciated
198. Maria | November 1st, 2010 at 9:25 am | #
This is amazing! I would love love love to try the Lotus & ming goodies (I’m having my first go at making pot stickers this week, but i’m sure they won’t be as yummy as the sensational flavours Lotus & Ming have put together *sigh*).
OR, if that’s all gone, then Green & Black’s and Fleur Wood would be lovely. I adore Green & Black’s chocolate – it’s less tooth-achingly sugary than other brands, and Fleur Wood’s book sounds very intriguing.
199. OohLookBel | November 1st, 2010 at 9:27 am | #
Tea, tea, tea! Please pick me for the tea! I’m obsessed with Mme Flavour and have searched high and low for the white rose – it’s very rare. I drink a cup of the pear jasmine every night, and I swear it helps me sleep like a baby
200. Maddy | November 1st, 2010 at 9:55 am | #
I am a BIG fan of earl grey tea and mainly a loose leaf tea girl- i would love to try the Madame Flavour tea bags!
201. ELIZABETH | November 1st, 2010 at 9:56 am | #
What a choice!!! All the products look very appealing….
I would love to try the Lotus and Ming products…..but would be more than happy with any of the above.
Thank you for the opportunity of entering your giveaway.
202. Chris | November 1st, 2010 at 9:58 am | #
Too many lovely things to choose from – this is tough but I think the Barilla has won as I can eat pasta everyday and never be bored – Thanks for another great Market to Market
203. Faith | November 1st, 2010 at 10:06 am | #
I’d love to make the brain cocktails with the Smirnoff – that way I can ingest some brain cells while I lose some of my own
204. Leah | November 1st, 2010 at 10:17 am | #
I would love to win the Madame Flavour Tea – I adore tea, and as I’m trying to cut down on the amount of coffee I drink, tea is my go-to alternative. I particularly like herbal teas -makes a nice change from water and without the caffeine.
205. Laura | November 1st, 2010 at 10:27 am | #
The Barilla products look good – do love a good pasta, but I’m also a sucker for dumpings. So much to chose from!
206. Megadrama | November 1st, 2010 at 10:29 am | #
Argh, Decisionses, Decisionses!
My first pick would have been Madame Flavour – wonderful sensous experience with the packaging, aroma and taste of their exotic teas. They were the teas provided in the room at the Crown Plaza Metropol hotel in Southbank, Melbourne, where I stayed recently. Having these gorgeous teas to enjoy and take home is what made the hotel stand out and made me remember it (out of 20 other hotels in Melbourne) and want to go back there! (Thank heavens that’s one hotel where the bean counters didn’t win out and supply the cheapest, nastiest teas and coffees!)
However, as the competition entry for the prize I would like to win, I have to go with Lotus & Ming. The reason is, beacause, without NQN I wouldn’t have even known they existed – and that’s why I visit NQN frequently to find out about the latest and greatest.
Plus I love the idea of tasty but low-fat Yum Cha! That rocks.
207. Roz Kaye | November 1st, 2010 at 10:36 am | #
Hi Lorraine,
Love your Market to Market and I was thrilled to read about your upcoming book (can’t wait to buy it and read it). I would love to win the Barilla pack. My husband and I both work full time and have 2 little girls that love Pasta not only is it an easy meal to do on week nights but filling and nutritious as well. Also Friday nights is our Family Pizza Night so that kit would come in handy… (my 6 and 4 year old girls love Garlic Pizza…). Thanks again for your fabulous blog and recipes you always make my day!
Big smiles Rozzie Kaye
208. RedDoll | November 1st, 2010 at 10:41 am | #
It’s like Christmas has come early! I love all things antipasto so would love to try the Sandhurst gift pack!!!
209. Danielle | November 1st, 2010 at 11:25 am | #
Wow you have hit the JACKPOT! They all look and sound wonderful. Being a huge fan of jams, Bonne Maman jams def caught my eye. They are sometimes sell them in the supermarkets over here in Perth but it’s a hunt to find them though, so that would be my number one choice!. Follow by the yummy Table of Plenty dukkah.
210. helen | November 1st, 2010 at 11:42 am | #
I would love to try the salt… I am a salt fiend and usually buy the Maldon. Would be great to branch out!
211. Mariah | November 1st, 2010 at 12:28 pm | #
Funnily enough I have been lusting after the Fleur Wood book after seeing in a magazine a picnic featured in ‘Food Fashion Friends’. The recipes sounded delicious and the people and accessories exquisite. My only hope to attempt to replicate such a magnificent picnic would be with her styling assistance and amazing eye. Chocolate, especially Green & Blacks, is always welcome in our home and surely a welcome inclusion in my soon to occur picnic!
212. Felice | November 1st, 2010 at 12:39 pm | #
How awful to have to make a choice. They all look so good. Sorry, I wil have to choose 2, Lotus & Ming (because the pack sounds so interesting) and Barilla (because of the cooking class). Lorraine, thanks for sharing, you could have kept it all for yourself!!
213. Barrine Ingram | November 1st, 2010 at 12:57 pm | #
Saxa salt please – this looks very interesting – I buy Maldon so am interested to try an Australian substitute
214. AR | November 1st, 2010 at 1:16 pm | #
Lorraine, I’ll be happy with the Lotus & Ming range – I’m a huge fan of dumplins & would love to try new flavours.
215. Connie Rockliff | November 1st, 2010 at 1:38 pm | #
Thank you for sharing all those wonderful products it’s been hard to choose, but I can’t go past the Barilla pasta pack. I love Barilla pasta and can imagine cooking up an italian feast for my family with all those goodies.
216. katrina | November 1st, 2010 at 1:45 pm | #
I had an American friends parents visit me recently and they were telling me about these rice cakes in all these different flavours like caramel! I am a die hard caramel fan and was envious of these sweet rice cakes. So I would love to win the Sun Rice Sweet Cakes and Sun Rice Tumbles
217. Edwina | November 1st, 2010 at 1:47 pm | #
Dumplings, dumplings, dumplings – omm, omm, omm! I have been known to travel both near and far for the dumpling cause, but having them delivered – it would take my breath away! They sound like amazing combinations, definitely wish to try.
218. Alexandra | November 1st, 2010 at 2:52 pm | #
What a fabulous post! thank you for bringing all these goodies to my attention Lorraine
Firstly, the dumpling pack sounds amazing but being located in Melbourne, I’m out of luck there…
Secondly, I’m dying to try the new Smirnoff vodka flavours, esp after many bloggers have raved about them (including NDM)!
But, truly, I must request the Barilla pasta pack, pretty please. Carbs are my spiritual home and pasta is my heaven I could eat it everyday of every year and never be sick of it. Plus, the bonus of a cooking lesson with a pasta guru is too good to pass up.
219. Anna | November 1st, 2010 at 3:02 pm | #
WOW! What a stack of goodies – I’d especially love to win the frozen yoghurt (YUM!), but seeing as I live in the desert and the yoghurt can’t be sent(!!), I’d love to win the jam pack. I am an amateur jam (and preserve) maker and I love trying other people’s concoctions to get inspiration for mine (and the jars are good to recycle).
Thanks and good on you with the book deal. It’s always exciting to read about someone who can really make a loving doing what they love.
Thanks, Anna.
220. Belinda G | November 1st, 2010 at 3:50 pm | #
Dumplings! The Lotus and Ming dumplings would be fantastic. I am a huge dumpling fan and the flavours (particularly the duck and apple) sounds intriging.
Thanks!
Belinda
221. Tess | November 1st, 2010 at 5:57 pm | #
I would love to try the twisted frozen yoghurt from Bondi! I’m currently 30 weeks pregnant and I can’t think of anything better in these coming summer months than some nice low fat frozen yoghurt that I can cool down with without worrying about what it will do to my ‘post baby’ body!
222. suze | November 1st, 2010 at 6:02 pm | #
after such a horrible year of uni, both the vodka or the chocolate are more tempting than is appropriate to share.
223. Meret Valtwies | November 1st, 2010 at 6:43 pm | #
Thanks for sharing the foodie love around Lady! I would love the Maman jam and would give it to my wonderful maman to keep the foodie love going! merci, Meret.
224. little miss food | November 1st, 2010 at 7:07 pm | #
~TWISTED~ frozen yoghurt – I always get nostalgic when I have frozen yoghurt, it takes me back to primary school when we could get the little tubs of apricot or strawberry frozen yoghurt. This is a wonderful adult version and you get two for the price of one by mixing flavours – woohoo!
225. little miss food | November 1st, 2010 at 7:52 pm | #
~TWISTED~ frozen yoghurt – I always get nostalgic when I have frozen yoghurt, it takes me back to primary school when we could get the little tubs of apricot or strawberry frozen yoghurt from the canteen. This is a wonderful adult version and you get two for the price of one by mixing flavours – woohoo!
Thanks for the great ‘To Market, To Market’ Lorraine.
226. Millie | November 1st, 2010 at 8:12 pm | #
i’d love to try the Saxa salt…i always watch TV shows (particularly huey’s)and everyone seems to use salt flakes nowadays so i’d love to try it in my cooking
227. Erin Mitch | November 1st, 2010 at 9:30 pm | #
Smirnoff! I keep seeing ads for this and really want to try it.
I would like to try this with my husband so we can both relax after a long day.
228. Padmi | November 1st, 2010 at 9:46 pm | #
I’d love to try the sandhurst pack as their antipasto will be great for a summer BBQ or picnic
229. Carly | November 1st, 2010 at 11:28 pm | #
Hi Lorraine!
I would love to win the Lotus & Ming dumplings! My family and I love to go to yum cha, it would be great to experience it in our own home and try all the exciting variations. Many thanks for the opportunity!
230. Michelle.peanut26 | November 2nd, 2010 at 12:19 am | #
Hi Lorraine!
Wow… what a great line up of samplings to try
Thankyou so much for making us readers aware of such great products available!!! I am soo exicted now
I would love to try the ‘Lotus and Ming’ products as dim sum is my favourite!
just also wanted to mention CONGRATULATIONs on your BOOK DEAL!!!! I cant wait till it comes out
xxxxx Michelle
231. sirikoon | November 2nd, 2010 at 12:23 am | #
Hi Lorraine
love your blog and wanted to sat congrats on the book deal… can’t wait!
I would love to try the twisted froyo I take my daughter Kasandra(6yrs) to a reading tutor there every sunday and I think it would be lovely to surprise her with her own tub of custom designed yoghurt!
thanks for giving us readers the opportunity to sample such great products!
sirikoon
232. limgirl | November 2nd, 2010 at 12:28 am | #
Hey!
I would like to try the Barilla products to cook my family up a feast!
I have recently comeback from HK for studying where I have been reading your blog and it has really inspired me to cook up a storm for my family once a week and i would love to experiment with italian cooking so this would be PERFECT!
btw congrats on the book deal
xxx limgirl
233. Anna Johnston | November 2nd, 2010 at 1:59 am | #
Oh for the love of Beer…. I’m a serious beer’o'fan…
And the Endeavour Vintage Beer sounds a treat, would love to try this little baby. The beer is made from ingredients sourced each year and intentionally made by a winemaker to reflect yearly variations. Suggesting that the flavor changes each year… WOW…. I’m uber keen to try it now.
Sweet job converting Hot Dog, he has been missing so much sticking to the regular beer.
234. Angelika | November 2nd, 2010 at 9:07 am | #
A chance to try them all would be wonderful! I have made a pledge to myself that should I win, I will make a meal that incorporates a1l the ingredients – in different courses of course!!!! possibly starting with a vodka & chocolate apperitif?
235. Gemma | November 2nd, 2010 at 9:40 am | #
Oh my god, jam! I’ve recently gone into jam-fanatic mode. My life goal; collecting every single jam jar on the planet. To do this, right now I’m literally eating four slices of toast with nothing but jam. Every. Single. Morning. This Bonne Maman giveaway would make it so much easier to complete my mission!
236. jl | November 2nd, 2010 at 12:42 pm | #
HI Lorraine
The Vodka would be a great tipple addition to xmas as the hoards are at our place this year!
237. Laura | November 2nd, 2010 at 12:44 pm | #
Hey,
I would definitely be interested by the product from Lotus and Ming. I have never heard of them, but since Im a curious person I did some research and now I just can’t wait to try their products!
It must be interesting to taste this mix of Chinese and Australian culture. What a great concept!
PS.: I don’t come often on your website but my mom loves you!!! ahah She is always sending me bits of your restaurant reviews.
238. Jocelyn | November 2nd, 2010 at 12:55 pm | #
OH MY GOD!!!! Even though Vodka has been one of my all-time favourites, I haven’t had the opportunity to consume that much of it this year and so, I didn’t even know that they sell new yummy flavours!
I would loveeee to try the delicious drink that has both of my favourite ingredients- VODKA & Ocean Spray cranberries! Life can’t get any better with alcohol! Thanks!
239. Celeste@Berrytravels | November 2nd, 2010 at 1:04 pm | #
How do you choose from such amazing offerings?
I’d love to try the tea, but oh the chocolate calls out to me as well. But then I get distracted by the pasta. How exactly does one choose?
240. corrie | November 2nd, 2010 at 1:40 pm | #
hooley dooley that is one long list but I’ve got to say twisted yoghurt! low fat is what I need right now with this post baby weight!!!!!!!
corrie:)
241. Tracey | November 2nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm | #
OMG! How can one choose?
I think I will go with the Sunrice pack as i think my 3 yo will love the flavoured rice cakes…
242. Keren | November 2nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm | #
The VODKA is calling my name, oh to have it passing my lips while sitting outside enjoying the rain (oops I mean sunshine, when it decides to arrive). bUT THEN that Harvest Box looks scrumptiously devine and I wouldn’t be sad if it came my way instead
243. Jo | November 2nd, 2010 at 4:48 pm | #
I would love the Green & Black’s chocolate and Fleur Wood pack. I’ve always loved Green’s Butterscotch chocolate and must make the lemon cake with the earl grey icing to go with a stong cup of Earl Grey of course!
244. rhiannon | November 2nd, 2010 at 5:15 pm | #
I’m a bit of a nut
And I think I’m stuck in a rut
But the lovely harvest box
Would make me feel tops!
245. Alex | November 2nd, 2010 at 6:48 pm | #
Saxa sea salt for me please. I have never try buying these before. But it looks so good in all the cooking show
246. Matilda | November 2nd, 2010 at 11:50 pm | #
I love that assortment of Lotus and Ming, so please send it my way.
247. blackbookkitchendiar | November 3rd, 2010 at 2:15 am | #
what a beautiful selection! i love some of the almonds please… yummy!
248. lee-fay | November 3rd, 2010 at 10:15 am | #
I’d love to try the Dukkah. Yum.
249. Elizabeth Wallace | November 3rd, 2010 at 11:41 am | #
Dear Lorraine,
This is my first time and I am impressed with your site. It is very informative and great to see so many products. If I am lucky I would love to try the lotus & Ming dumplings. I have tried the vodka’s and they are delicious and perfect for summer BBQ’s,
Elizabeth
250. laura | November 3rd, 2010 at 3:33 pm | #
Oh my I have to choose only one? Well how can you go past fashion and chocolate! I’d love to take a look throught that Fleur Wood book
251. Papagana | November 3rd, 2010 at 3:37 pm | #
It would have to be the Lotus and Ming dumplings – I’m a sucker for any kind of dumpling and it would be great to try something a little bit different!
252. Di | November 3rd, 2010 at 4:57 pm | #
I’d love to taste the Lotus & Ming products, because I’m keen to expand my palate and these wontons, dumplings and pork buns look delicious, interesting and full of flavour!
253. Josh | November 3rd, 2010 at 5:24 pm | #
I’d like to enter for the Barilla pasta goods and pizza kit. Spaghetti Bolognaise is my favourite meal, with pizza as a close second, so this would be perfect. Also love the extras in this prize, like the grissini sticks and polenta. Fingers crossed.
254. Samantha | November 3rd, 2010 at 10:43 pm | #
Hi Lorraine,
I would love to try the Twisted frozen yoghurt. I’d definitely get green tea because I love green tea flavoured things – green tea lattes, green tea with jasmine and Gyokuro loose leaf green tea for special occasions. I’ve had green tea gelato but this sounds even better because it’s 98% fat free!
255. Leonie | November 3rd, 2010 at 10:50 pm | #
Hi Lorraine,
Since I have ‘grown up’ and moved out into my own unit, I will be hosting Christmas at my place for the first time ever! I am both very excited and nervous! I’d love the vodka to share with all of my guests. Or the Barilla pack would also be wonderful. My mother makes this delicious eggplant dish with the Barilla chili pasta sauce and feta, a bit like an eggplant parma… I could make it for her when she visits
Thank you ox
256. Bubble and Sweet | November 4th, 2010 at 7:18 am | #
Wow I just wasted way too much time going back and forth trying to pick just one I wanted. I’m going to pick the freestyle granuesli because I haven’t seen it before and it looks like such an interesting concept.
257. Sian | November 4th, 2010 at 9:23 am | #
It’s taken me almost a week to try and work out what I would like! But I think I will put our name down for the Lotus and Ming dumplings. They sound too good and we are massive dumpling fans in this house so I think it would be the right choice!
258. Barbara Lindsy | November 4th, 2010 at 9:47 am | #
Italian food – the best of all. I love Italian food and love to cook it. I have an Italian friend from Bolognia and she gives me special recipes which I cook using Barilla products so extra products would be great. A special cooking class would be fantastic.
259. Chan | November 4th, 2010 at 10:37 am | #
Bonne Maman Jam sounds positively divine… I love jam on toast!
260. Nic K | November 4th, 2010 at 10:46 am | #
After a sober October and two week lockdown to study for medical exams I think I could do with a drink or two and the Endeavour Beer would hit the spot.
261. Lauren Anderson | November 4th, 2010 at 2:21 pm | #
Hi Lorraine. I would very much like to read Fleur Wood’s book “Food Fashion Friends”, whilst sampling some of Green & Black’s delicious organic chocolates. The fact that a fashion designer has written a book that successfully combines recipes, fashion advice and entertaining tips shows the diversity that can be employed to produce a wonderful book quite different to your run-of-the-mill cookbook. I also admire Fleur Wood for showing that successful recipe books do not need to be written by professional chefs with multiple restaurant hats or Michelin stars under their belts, therefore making her book and overall experience very relatable to her readers such as myself. I love the idea of reading this sophisticated book whilst sampling the equally sophisticated and elegant flavoured organic chocolates offered by Green & Black – a perfect match that shows that unusual combinations, be it fashion and food or books and chocolate, can actually be a match made in heaven!
262. Yen | November 4th, 2010 at 7:22 pm | #
Please send me the Sandhurst goodies… Olives, antipasto, semi dried tomatoes etc… all my favourite things in the world. How could I resists?
263. Nurse Kylie | November 5th, 2010 at 2:17 am | #
I’m an RN, so I’m not quite NQN – but if it’s good enough for your husband, it’s good enough for mine!! I’d love to win the Barilla pasta and pasta sauce pack please for exactly the same reason… to help keep my husband fed while I’m on lates and night shifts at the hospital. We love Barilla already so I definitely fancy storing it in a Barilla tin! Many thanks NQN, from an RN )
264. Sarah | November 5th, 2010 at 8:48 am | #
I would love some freestyle granuesli as it sound identical to my cooking style – throw in a bit of this, a bit of that, and hope for the best!
265. Susan | November 5th, 2010 at 8:54 am | #
So many things to choose! Well I would love to try the Unexpected Guest’s Freestyle Granuesli just so I can say the name!
But seriously I love granola and I always love to try different vartieties.
266. jacki | November 5th, 2010 at 10:11 am | #
Such a wonderful idea and so many to choose from.
With spring upon us and summer around the corner I think that the three dukkahs are are great standby in the pantry for when friends drop by.
267. Suz | November 5th, 2010 at 10:39 am | #
Oh as a new reader, I’m enjoying your blog sooo much…. I make my own muesli which I love with thick Greek yoghurt, but I’d love to try the Unexpected Guest Granola.
268. Liam | November 5th, 2010 at 2:51 pm | #
Ooh, I’d love to try the Saxa Salt Flakes please!
269. Klara Smythe | November 5th, 2010 at 6:58 pm | #
I beg you on bended knees – may I please please try the Madame Flavour teas????
270. Sara | November 5th, 2010 at 7:20 pm | #
This is very generous of you Lorraine. I’m an eager book collector with an interest in food and fashion (and chocolate!)so I’m drawn to your offer of Fleur Wood’s book but I suspect it will be snapped up quickly so if I was lucky enough my second choice would be the Madame tea.
271. nadia khodja | November 5th, 2010 at 8:29 pm | #
i want the lot! what i would really love is the Twisted frozen yoghurt ‘daily dose’ flavour. Sounds so healthy. I would also like the Madame Flavour tea.
272. jojo | November 5th, 2010 at 9:59 pm | #
so many choices!! I love Barilla though, you can use it with so many things and I could eat it everyday!
273. nat | November 5th, 2010 at 10:00 pm | #
Ohhh LOVE to give the Madame Tea a try!!
274. Doris | November 5th, 2010 at 11:52 pm | #
Everything here looks so amazing! But if I had to pick one, I’d choose the dukkah pack. I love eating fresh bread with some beautiful olive oil and tasty dukkah.
275. Jasmine | November 6th, 2010 at 8:58 am | #
Wow, so many great things to choose from. I would love to try the Sexa Salt Flakes, might help my cooking and make it taste better.
Thanks heaps for this great comp.:)
276. Stefanie | November 6th, 2010 at 9:59 am | #
Hi Lorraine,
Everything looks so good but the chinese in me sways towards the Lotus & Ming, they look absolutely delicous and would be perfect for a quick dinner or yum cha at home ! Thank you.
277. Sals | November 6th, 2010 at 11:30 am | #
Yum! I would love to receive the Lotus and Ming pack. Any dumplings are a favourtie in my household. However, the Lotus and Ming flavours sound so delicious that im sure after sampling there will be no going back to our ‘regular’ dumplings. Thanks
278. Kristie | November 6th, 2010 at 6:02 pm | #
Do I have to pick just one?? Hmmm, if that’s the case it would have to be the Madame Flavour. I love their White Tea with Rose and would love to try the others…maybe with a nip of vodka on the side? :-p
279. nat | November 6th, 2010 at 10:06 pm | #
love to try the sunrise sweet cakes!! they look delicious and i’m sure my kids would love them.
280. Leah Fineran | November 7th, 2010 at 2:02 am | #
Wow! I think I’m a bit late with my comment but every single one of these sounds great. I’d love to try the harvest box though because I always get massive munchies @3pm and I need to be more organized so I don’t make sneaky visits to the muck truck or the vending machine. leah
281. Jenny | November 7th, 2010 at 3:14 am | #
My choice would be the Madame Flavour tea. Being from England originally, I am naturally obsessed with tea. I love the ritual, I love the smell, I love the taste and I love the warmth. I just love tea. Simple as that!
282. Jay | November 7th, 2010 at 8:41 am | #
Lotus & Ming pack is a must! My best friend bought me a dumpling cookbook for my birthday desperately hoping that I would make her some (her favourite food in the entire world) but I haven’t gotten around to making the little morsels yet and this would be the perfect cover up
283. michelle | November 7th, 2010 at 1:29 pm | #
I’d love the Madame Flavour Tea- what a treat!
284. jojo | November 7th, 2010 at 1:32 pm | #
love to try the madame teas
285. Katherine Ryan | November 7th, 2010 at 6:24 pm | #
I would LOVE to win the Lotus & Ming pack, I’ve never tried their products before but I’ve been won over by your description. BBQ pork buns are a favourite of both myself and my partner, they would be a great way to surprise him with a nice night in and a lovely meal.
286. Belinda Bonello | November 8th, 2010 at 12:15 am | #
I’d love to try the Green & Black’s and Fleur Wood because it sounds yummy
287. Dimity | November 8th, 2010 at 1:09 pm | #
I saw a poster for the new Smirnoff mix range and thought I must try that, but am still yet to get around to it, until now (fingers crossed!). Im all about entertaining with lots of effort before the guests arrive, resulting in very little effort in the kitchen after the first guest walks through the door (great in theory!). These new drinks would be perfect for my next girls lunch!
288. jennifer | November 9th, 2010 at 7:56 pm | #
thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so excited to be trying the Barilla Pasta Pack.
289. Margs | November 9th, 2010 at 8:08 pm | #
I just saw on facebook that you’re choosing winners – I totally skipped this review thinking it was just about some market – silly silly.
I will have anything that is leftover!! The Granola .. the SunRice Tumbles n rice cakes, the Smirnoff, the Aussie Almonds, the Saxa sea salt, the organic chockie … The jams and teas and pasta I wouldn’t use but the other items I always am buying.
290. Margs | November 9th, 2010 at 8:38 pm | #
Aussie Almonds! Pretty please. If I’m not snacking on something slightly tasty I head straight for the artificially sweetened sugary treats every convenience store stocks.
Cheers
291. Karen | December 6th, 2010 at 12:55 am | #
I would love to sample the tea pack as all the flavours sound divine.