Helllllo holidays, and a ho-Ho-HO!
It’s time to don your baking hat and dress yourself up in your most festive holiday apron that you’re surely ashamed of but can’t possibly give away because your mother-in-law will notice when she shows up Christmas morn. Why all the celebrating? Because the Holiday issue of FoodieCrush mag is here. Break out the champs, it’s time to clink clink and get our merry on.
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And while you’re at it, make sure you have your wallet in the pocket of that merry apron because with the launch of this issue comes with some serious holiday moola to add to your holiday stash. Like $250 stash you don’t want anyone else to find.
This issue is, almost, all about desserts because let’s face it, as we thoughtfully celebrate the potential of peace on earth, helping others though philanthropy and good will toward man, it all gets our sweet tooth in a lather. And those cravings are in need of some quenching.
In this issue we travel from oven to mailbox, following the philanthropic path of The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap organized by one and two admirable and totally giving BFF food bloggers.
We then criss cross the globe discovering food traditions of some amazingly talented food bloggers, near and far. These recipes are not your everyday sugar cookie.
Next we set off to meet one of my favorite sweet-treat food bloggers, and shocker alert—HE is a candy maker! Oh how I dream of his caramels but this time he’s surprising us with something new.
By this point you might almost be in need of a root canal, but fear not, the sugar coma has subsided. Let’s eat cheese! We meet a food blogger whose intimate gatherings are simple, thoughtful and totally in demand. I wish I was on her list. Did I mention it includes COCKTAILS! Her husband is sort of a sensei.
Plus, a foodie shopping bonanza, carefully curated by my amazing intern Cute Courtney, who I couldn’t have produced this issue without. Please. Don’t ever leave. At least not until next week when your semester is over. Lucky dog.
A big wahoo to Emily of Jelly Toast Blog for this image on the cover. I mean, who doesn’t want to start baking right this minute? And a huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be in the mag.
We want you to enjoy this new issue, all of us who put it together, food bloggers, writers and designers alike.
But the real kudos go to the food bloggers who day in, and day out are creating new and interesting recipes, photography and sharing stories for you to love and drool over and even once in a while make for your family. So get out there and share their stories and their recipes, because they’re doing it for YOU.
Of course if you like what you see in the Holiday issue of FoodieCrush mag, I’d love it if you shared with your friends on Facebook or Twitter, by smoke signal, Google+, pigeon carrier or good old fashioned word of mouth and spread the word about all of the hard working food bloggers creating great recipes for your kitchen.
Check it out!
Or hop over to see the new issue here.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Now on to the giveaway. It’s simple. It’s the holidays and hell’s bells, let’s ring them in! To celebrate the new issue of FoodieCrush I’m giving away a $250 VISA gift card to one lucky follower of any of the following entries. I mean, who can’t use some cash in their pocket right now?
Get your daughter that new American Girl doll you know she wants.
Tell your spouse it’s all going to holiday presents and buy him or her that new golf club he or she’s been hinting about.
Or don’t tell ‘em at all and and go to the spa for the full meal deal. I won’t judge.
Just enter in the widget below, enter as many options as you’d like and let’s take a roll of the candy cane dice, shall we?
GIVEAWAY CLOSED
I sponsored this giveaway myself, just because I like you and we all deserve a little holiday love. Please support the food bloggers I talk about on this blog, via Pins, comments, tweets or hugs. As always, all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting companies I partner with, which allows me to create more unique content and recipes for you.
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I WIlkerson
I’m sorry but I can’t even pick a favorite–everything is soooo beautiful!
Full Report
You’ve gotten impressive info right here.
Becky @ A Calculated Whisk
I love the article on cheese boards~it’s such a fun idea, and the combinations they put together look amazing!
Sarah @ The Chef Next Door
I loved reading about the FB Cookie Swap! This was my first year participating and I had a blast!
JC
YAY!!!
I havent been able to si down and actually read it yet, but i am most excited to dive into the Board Games Article
jessicaisbaking
I love reading about the Great American Cookie Swap (since I participate this year)!
Natalyn
I like the cookie swap article! I will definitely be making the Ranger Cookie recipe!
karen
Love the article on the Cookies! Who wouldn’t?!
Melissa R
The international bloggers were really interesting. Great issue all around and so fun to read, well done!
Loretta
I loved the feature of the international bloggers because traditional desserts/bakery tends to be very simple (as seen in the feature), but incredibly delicious! Just my style!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Loved the board games article!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Koko @ Koko Likes
Oh the shortbread cookies!
Karen Petersen
Oh my goodness, there was just so much yumminess in that magazine. I would have to go with the rolo cookies! They look fabulous.
Karen
JulieD
Heidi, I just wanted to say thank you again for featuring the cookie swap so prominently in Foodie Crush magazine, what an amazing opportunity and thanks so much for do a write up about Cookies for Kids’ Cancer! xoxo
JenS
Thanks for the opportunity! Happy Holidays and warm memories this season
Becky
You never cease to amaze me!! I loved the article especially the section on cookies from around the globe! It was fun to read the different cultural traditions and recipes!
Bri
I loved the article on Gerry. I can’t wait to make the jalapeno bark.
Dana
around the world in 6 desserts! im traveling this winter, so it gave me good ideas!
rachel
it’s obviously the article on Lindsay and Julie and the Food Blogger Cookie Swap!
Lisa Brown
the double chocolate chunk cookies with sea salt recipe caught my eye and made me hungry :) so yummy!
Stephanie Gossett
I love the recipes! The peppermint mocha blossoms look so good! Thank you for the chance! It would be a blessing to us, and allow me to cook a nice family meal for my family!
ninigossett at gmail dot com
Kay Gee
Great cookies, great giveaway!!
carole
I love it all!
rachel
I like the board games article. Fun!
Mary
I can’t wait to tr te cover recipe!
Yvette @ Muy Bueno
Thank you so much Hayley and Heidi! The new issue is beyond gorgeous. Love, love, love it! I can’t wait to read it all! Lots of great inspiration and some very talented bloggers featured.
I am truly honored you reached out to me and included one of my recipes. Gracias!
I can only imagine how time consuming this was to pull together. May you both be able to relax and enjoy the magic of the season.
Feliz Navidad and a big hug to the both of you.
Mary
I like the cookie issues! Great giveaway.
Betty Ann @Mango_Queen
The Cookie Swap has been a favorite activity of mine. I participated in the last 2 years, but this time I was swamped with helping out in the typhoon relief back in my home roots, the Philippines. But I love the article and hope to come back and join them again next time. Happy Holidays to all who joined and gave back to the community!
Elin
I loved the article about traditions around the world. My mom’s family is Russian Orthodox and there are a lot of things that we do in our family to celebrate that side. I also love learning about what other people do for holidays.
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet}
Love all of the cookies & the highlighting of the great cookie swap – so perfect for this time of year! Thank you again for including my cookies in this special issue of Foodie Crush – such an honor! :-)
ali
the board games article was great… love those cheese boards!
Yashica
I love the cookies for a cause article….so inspiring
Susan H.
I love the Brilliant Bark article. Thanks.
LindaGadz
~I want to bake everything in this beautiful issue! LOVE the collection of recipes, gorgeous layout and pictures, the dialogue….congratulations! well done!
sally
Around the World in Six Desserts! I want to make all the desserts but I’ll have to go find and buy some new ingredients.
Courtney
I must give props to Sweet Lavender Bake Shoppe whose recipe is featured in the issue and through whom I was introduced to FoodieCrush.
Courtney
Great giveaway!
Holly B
Love the “Board Games” article…I always feel a little overwhelmed trying to plan cheese boards for parties!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I love the Brilliant Bark article with Gerry from Foodness Gracious!
Corisa
cookie swap for sure!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
Chocolate crackle peppermint cookies – they look delicious! Of course every recipe I have ever gotten here has been amazing!
Natalie S
All of the cookie recipes in Cookies for a Cause look amazing!
CJ Pillow
Cookies for a Cause
Heather
My favorite was the “Brilliant Bark” article. Yummy!!
Yvette N.
Around the World in Six Desserts.
I loved reading about the bloggers from around the world.
Kim C
The whole magazine is Amazing as usual, but I really enjoyed the first article “The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap.”
Marsha Lynne
Cookies for the Cause was wonderful!!
Katie @ Counter Dog
Awesome! Loved participating in the cookie swap for the first year — what a fun idea.
Ashley P
I loved reading about Cookies for a Cause!
Nikki @Seeded at the Table
Lovely issue, Heidi! And, thanks again for the feature, but I now have to go make all of the other bloggers’ cookies because I can’t get their beautiful images out of my mind! :) xoxo
Terri A
Love the article on cookies for a cause. I’m going to have to look into doing something like that!
Terri
Cookies for a Cause!
Kathie
Thank you for the preview of your lovely magazine. You took great care with the photos, recipes, and articles. I truly enjoyed getting a bird’s-eye view.
heather
The board game article was my fav.
Chelsey
That is a beautiful issue. I’m excited about this giveaway!
Natalie
What a gorgeous issue! Thanks for the giveaway!
cassie
I loved the Board Games article. Always looking for new ideas on how to do cheese plates, and different flavor combinations. They work for great any party!
Jennifer Marie
I like the article on board games.
Shoshana
Loved seeing the cookies from around the world!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
I always look forward to reading the new issues. Gorgeous!
Rita A
Loved Board Games!
Tricia
The cookie recipes….thanks…..
Char Tener
I am a new follower and all I can say is, “WOW”! What a beautiful thing!!
Nicole
I like the article on the Postcard Project – It’s something I’ve participated in 3 times and Veronica is a sweet person, you can just tell!
Cori R.
The page with the green gift ideas caught my eye. Love the couch.
Lisa
I like the cookies for a cause article – SO many great cookie recipes!
Rekaya Gibson
Around the World in Six Desserts was my favorite article.
Rachell
Cookies for a Cause. How wonderful! (And then all the yummy cookie recipes.)
Colleen Boudreau
Cookies for a cause!
Georgie
I’m loving the Brilliant Bark. Yum!
Liz @ FloatingKitchen
Love this issue. Especially the cookies from around the world article.
theresa krier
i love cookies for a cause, i’ve been baking for it since it started, thank you for having this as one of you’re articles. and the recipes are great too.double chocolate chunk with sea salt, yummy. great giveaway, thanks
Serena B
Oh my gosh the first line cracked me up! It’s my mother in law and she notices everything that she ever gave us if she can’t find it! On Thanksgiving she notices couldn’t find a bowl she had given me 15 years prior, that I had moved to the garage to keep safe of course! LOL
Ashley H
I like the cookies for a cause article.
Anita
I loved the colors of the season fashion article, but the cookie exchange article was not only beautiful to look at, but beautiful to think about.
Mary Ann
I love the whole magazine, I’m so glad I discovered you. The Board Games article was my favorite.
Mother Omega
Beautiful!
Nikki L.
My favorite article is Cookies for a Cause!
fabiola@notjustbaked
I absolutely love the story about the major power blog cookie girl couple! Those girls started the cookie swap from scratch and have turned it into an amazing thing. I am a huge fan of this and what they do.
Bec
I loved the Cookie For A Cause article and cant wait to make the orange cranberry shortbread my favorite! :)
sara
cookies for a cause
Lindsey (Cafe Johnsonia)
Heidi! This is such a gorgeous issue! I love all of the articles, but I admit I really loved the one with Becky and Josh (and Baby E!)
Ka Ning
I am a little bit biased and have to choose the cookie swap article, because this was my second year of participating Lindsay and Julie’s Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap – it’s such a wonderful cause (and you get to try new cookies!)
Shannon
Total win on showcasing cookies this issue. Cupcakes and pies have had their time, I’m READY for a cookie renaissance!
Melissa
I am going to the make the brown butter cookies over the weekend.
Jennifer
I liked Around the World in Six Desserts
Betty Baez
I like the chai tea sugar cookies!!
lyn
I loved cookies for a cause, what a great cause
Dorothea
The “Brilliant Bark” article!
Tracy
Love the article about the cookie swap — so many recipes! But the whole magazine is lovely.
Amanda
I loved the article about the Cookie Swap :) This was my first year to participate and it’s been so much fun!
Sarah
Def the cookies!!! both the shortbread cookies look delicious!! I also think I’m going to try to make that stollen as a gift for a die hard stollen fan!! :)
Susan
The cookie photo on the cover page has me drooling! I wish I were better able to maneuver the site, but sometimes you can’t teach old dogs…..What I can read is great entertainment. I want those cookies!
Alisha
Cookies for a cause. Liked it all.
Ace
Oh all those cookies you featured from the swap, I want to make all of them!
jackie
Congratulations!
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's
My favorite section was about the treats from around the world!
alyssa
Oh my goodness, this is my favourite issue yet! I especially loved the article on the stay at home dad, as a lover of chocolate barks I’m going to have to try a few of those variations. Can’t wait!
natalie @ wee eats
i loved the ‘board games’ article!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings
Love the cookie swap article :)